Import/export HS code 84642019: Various grinding or polishing machines for glass
Machines for grinding or polishing glass, excluding optical glass
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* UK only, last 24 months analysed
Imports by country
What this shows: Import market volume by exporter country into the UK.
Top 5 values
| Country | £ |
|---|---|
| Italy | 4,267,245 |
| Austria | 1,437,036 |
| France | 922,123 |
| China | 511,226 |
| Netherlands | 456,570 |
Countries rank shift: first 12 months vs second 12 months
What this shows: Countries are on both sides of the Sankey. Left side is sorted by first 12-month volume, right side by second 12-month volume, so rank changes are visible from line crossings.
Top 10 values
| Country | First 12m £ | Second 12m £ | Delta £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Italy | 3,105,985 | 1,161,260 | -1,944,725 |
| Austria | 1,437,036 | 0 | -1,437,036 |
| France | 0 | 922,123 | +922,123 |
| China | 219,569 | 291,657 | +72,088 |
| Netherlands | 456,570 | 0 | -456,570 |
| Germany | 116,823 | 108,007 | -8,816 |
| Turkey | 24,881 | 117,159 | +92,278 |
| United States | 61,674 | 0 | -61,674 |
| South Korea | 0 | 14,871 | +14,871 |
| Ireland | 8,784 | 5,989 | -2,795 |
Imports by country of origin
What this shows: Import volume by production origin country. Differences from exporter-country data can indicate re-export routes.
Top 5 values
| Origin | £ |
|---|---|
| Italy | 4,594,707 |
| Austria | 1,889,678 |
| China | 1,104,135 |
| Germany | 164,153 |
| Turkey | 142,040 |
Country of origin rank shift: first 12 months vs second 12 months
What this shows: Origin countries are on both sides of the Sankey. Left side is sorted by first 12-month import value, right side by second 12-month import value, so rank changes are visible from line crossings.
Top 10 values
| Origin | First 12m £ | Second 12m £ | Delta £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Italy | 2,511,324 | 2,083,383 | -427,941 |
| Austria | 1,889,678 | 0 | -1,889,678 |
| China | 810,602 | 293,533 | -517,069 |
| Germany | 73,667 | 90,486 | +16,819 |
| Turkey | 24,881 | 117,159 | +92,278 |
| United States | 60,628 | 23,827 | -36,801 |
| Japan | 41,135 | 0 | -41,135 |
| South Korea | 0 | 14,871 | +14,871 |
| Czechia | 5,942 | 4,281 | -1,661 |
| Canada | 9,056 | 0 | -9,056 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Essex | 6 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 5 |
| Inner London - West | 3 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 3 |
| West Midlands | 3 |
UK regions rank shift: first 12 months vs second 12 months
What this shows: UK regions are on both sides of the Sankey. Left side is sorted by first 12-month importer count, right side by second 12-month importer count, so rank changes are visible from line crossings.
Top 10 values
| UK region | First 12m | Second 12m | Delta |
|---|---|---|---|
| Essex | 6 | 2 | -4 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 4 | 2 | -2 |
| Inner London - West | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| West Midlands | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 2 | 0 | -2 |
| Lincolnshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Cheshire | 1 | 0 | -1 |
Import volume by transport
What this shows: Import value by transport mode used to bring goods into the UK.
Top 5 values
| Transport | £ |
|---|---|
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 6,441,867 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,373,325 |
| Air transport | 221,476 |
| Road transport | 29,301 |
| Other | 27,259 |
Transport rank shift: first 12 months vs second 12 months
What this shows: Transport modes are on both sides of the Sankey. Left side is sorted by first 12-month import value, right side by second 12-month import value, so rank changes are visible from line crossings.
Top 10 values
| Transport | First 12m £ | Second 12m £ | Delta £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 4,239,877 | 2,201,990 | -2,037,887 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,053,426 | 319,899 | -733,527 |
| Air transport | 143,599 | 77,877 | -65,722 |
| Road transport | 0 | 29,301 | +29,301 |
| Other | 17,172 | 10,087 | -7,085 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover | 4,385,153 |
| Eurotunnel | 983,963 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 812,612 |
| Felixstowe | 810,880 |
| Liverpool Docks | 314,393 |
Port rank shift: first 12 months vs second 12 months
What this shows: Ports are on both sides of the Sankey. Left side is sorted by first 12-month import value, right side by second 12-month import value, so rank changes are visible from line crossings.
Top 10 values
| Port | First 12m £ | Second 12m £ | Delta £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dover | 2,945,738 | 1,439,415 | -1,506,323 |
| Eurotunnel | 368,668 | 615,295 | +246,627 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 683,339 | 129,273 | -554,066 |
| Felixstowe | 558,864 | 252,016 | -306,848 |
| Liverpool Docks | 314,393 | 0 | -314,393 |
| London | 179,057 | 23,993 | -155,064 |
| Purfleet | 132,006 | 0 | -132,006 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 84,956 | 12,976 | -71,980 |
| Thamesport | 33,099 | 38,917 | +5,818 |
| East Midlands Airport | 28,745 | 29,800 | +1,055 |
Importer companies by SIC division
What this shows: Industry breakdown (SIC divisions) of importing companies.
Top 5 values
| SIC | Companies |
|---|---|
| Manufacture of other non-metallic mineral products | 10 |
| Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 8 |
| Other manufacturing | 6 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 5 |
| Activities of head offices; management consultancy activities | 2 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 1 |
| 2025-11 | 3 |
| 2025-10 | 3 |
| 2025-09 | 3 |
| 2025-08 | 1 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 23 |
| 15m-54m | 6 |
| 0-1m | 5 |
| 54m+ | 5 |
Import seasonality
What this shows: Average monthly import pattern from historical data.
Exports by country
What this shows: Export market volume by destination country from the UK.
Top 5 values
| Country | £ |
|---|---|
| United States | 4,293,553 |
| Canada | 569,764 |
| Netherlands | 348,036 |
| Ireland | 302,996 |
| Germany | 208,534 |
Export countries rank shift: first 12 months vs second 12 months
What this shows: Destination countries are on both sides of the Sankey. Left side is sorted by first 12-month export volume, right side by second 12-month export volume, so rank changes are visible from line crossings.
Top 10 values
| Country | First 12m £ | Second 12m £ | Delta £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | 1,678,685 | 2,614,868 | +936,183 |
| Canada | 240,851 | 328,913 | +88,062 |
| Netherlands | 339,734 | 8,302 | -331,432 |
| Ireland | 34,647 | 268,349 | +233,702 |
| Germany | 2,368 | 206,166 | +203,798 |
| Israel | 23,700 | 141,201 | +117,501 |
| Sweden | 0 | 127,508 | +127,508 |
| China | 0 | 115,971 | +115,971 |
| Australia | 72,226 | 40,938 | -31,288 |
| Ukraine | 0 | 110,139 | +110,139 |
Exports by country of origin
What this shows: Export volume by production origin country. For re-exports, indicates where goods originated before UK export.
Top 5 values
| Origin | £ |
|---|---|
| Belgium | 2,256 |
Export origin countries rank shift: first 12 months vs second 12 months
What this shows: Origin countries are on both sides of the Sankey. Left side is sorted by first 12-month export value, right side by second 12-month export value, so rank changes are visible from line crossings.
Top 10 values
| Origin | First 12m £ | Second 12m £ | Delta £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Belgium | 1,736 | 520 | -1,216 |
Export volume by transport
What this shows: Export value by transport mode used to ship goods from the UK.
Top 5 values
| Transport | £ |
|---|---|
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 4,157,872 |
| Air transport | 1,468,433 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 1,232,088 |
| Other | 2,299 |
Export transport rank shift: first 12 months vs second 12 months
What this shows: Transport modes are on both sides of the Sankey. Left side is sorted by first 12-month export value, right side by second 12-month export value, so rank changes are visible from line crossings.
Top 10 values
| Transport | First 12m £ | Second 12m £ | Delta £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,447,763 | 2,710,109 | +1,262,346 |
| Air transport | 651,603 | 816,830 | +165,227 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 517,364 | 714,724 | +197,360 |
| Other | 1,736 | 563 | -1,173 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Southampton | 2,728,230 |
| London Gateway Port | 1,340,354 |
| East Midlands Airport | 937,637 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 570,726 |
| Felixstowe | 331,330 |
Export port rank shift: first 12 months vs second 12 months
What this shows: Ports are on both sides of the Sankey. Left side is sorted by first 12-month export value, right side by second 12-month export value, so rank changes are visible from line crossings.
Top 10 values
| Port | First 12m £ | Second 12m £ | Delta £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Southampton | 198,977 | 2,529,253 | +2,330,276 |
| London Gateway Port | 1,172,457 | 167,897 | -1,004,560 |
| East Midlands Airport | 579,848 | 357,789 | -222,059 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 148,920 | 421,806 | +272,886 |
| Felixstowe | 331,330 | 0 | -331,330 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 67,864 | 242,134 | +174,270 |
| ZLC | 2,734 | 214,290 | +211,556 |
| Holyhead | 13,572 | 173,710 | +160,138 |
| Heysham | 18,182 | 86,680 | +68,498 |
| Liverpool Docks | 75,129 | 2,591 | -72,538 |
Quick facts
HS code: 84642019
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Machines for grinding or polishing glass, excluding optical glass