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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- It helps you understand the market size for your product in the UK.
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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 | 569,526 |
| 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 | 2,960,749 | 1,306,496 | -1,654,253 |
| Austria | 669,758 | 767,278 | +97,520 |
| France | 0 | 922,123 | +922,123 |
| China | 314,008 | 255,518 | -58,490 |
| Netherlands | 233,001 | 223,569 | -9,432 |
| Germany | 122,034 | 97,184 | -24,850 |
| United States | 54,769 | 6,905 | -47,864 |
| Turkey | 35,934 | 0 | -35,934 |
| 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 | 1,161,459 |
| Germany | 158,541 |
| United States | 84,455 |
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 | 2,366,088 | 2,228,619 | -137,469 |
| Austria | 898,831 | 990,847 | +92,016 |
| China | 905,041 | 256,418 | -648,623 |
| Germany | 78,878 | 79,663 | +785 |
| United States | 53,723 | 30,732 | -22,991 |
| Japan | 41,135 | 0 | -41,135 |
| Turkey | 35,934 | 0 | -35,934 |
| 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 | 7 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 4 |
| West Midlands | 4 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 3 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 2 |
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 | 1 | -3 |
| West Midlands | 3 | 1 | -2 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Inner London - West | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Lincolnshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| 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) | 6,349,571 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,441,504 |
| Air transport | 220,500 |
| 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) | 3,135,194 | 3,214,377 | +79,183 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,130,642 | 310,862 | -819,780 |
| Air transport | 138,781 | 81,719 | -57,062 |
| 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 | 4,391,538 |
| Eurotunnel | 973,140 |
| Felixstowe | 869,180 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 724,754 |
| 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 | 1,948,046 | 2,443,492 | +495,446 |
| Eurotunnel | 368,668 | 604,472 | +235,804 |
| Felixstowe | 653,303 | 215,877 | -437,426 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 683,339 | 41,415 | -641,924 |
| Liverpool Docks | 314,393 | 0 | -314,393 |
| London | 179,057 | 23,993 | -155,064 |
| Purfleet | 0 | 132,006 | +132,006 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 84,956 | 12,976 | -71,980 |
| Thamesport | 42,978 | 38,917 | -4,061 |
| East Midlands Airport | 28,745 | 28,824 | +79 |
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 | 7 |
| 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 |
|---|---|
| 2025-11 | 3 |
| 2025-10 | 3 |
| 2025-09 | 3 |
| 2025-08 | 1 |
| 2025-07 | 3 |
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 | 7 |
| 0-1m | 5 |
| 54m+ | 4 |
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 | 5,106,083 |
| Ireland | 586,855 |
| Canada | 368,815 |
| Netherlands | 348,036 |
| 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 | 1,476,114 | 3,629,969 | +2,153,855 |
| Ireland | 318,506 | 268,349 | -50,157 |
| Canada | 236,698 | 132,117 | -104,581 |
| Netherlands | 339,734 | 8,302 | -331,432 |
| Germany | 2,368 | 206,166 | +203,798 |
| Israel | 23,700 | 141,201 | +117,501 |
| Sweden | 0 | 127,508 | +127,508 |
| Australia | 89,465 | 29,305 | -60,160 |
| China | 0 | 115,971 | +115,971 |
| 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 |
| XU | 43 |
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 |
| XU | 0 | 43 | +43 |
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) | 4,752,297 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 1,518,017 |
| Air transport | 1,493,282 |
| 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) | 1,249,521 | 3,502,776 | +2,253,255 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 798,131 | 719,886 | -78,245 |
| Air transport | 659,943 | 833,339 | +173,396 |
| 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 | 3,246,885 |
| London Gateway Port | 1,374,264 |
| East Midlands Airport | 965,724 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 572,796 |
| 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 | 897,445 | 2,349,440 | +1,451,995 |
| London Gateway Port | 277,397 | 1,096,867 | +819,470 |
| East Midlands Airport | 570,949 | 394,775 | -176,174 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 145,828 | 426,968 | +281,140 |
| Felixstowe | 331,330 | 0 | -331,330 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 85,103 | 221,657 | +136,554 |
| Fishguard | 281,383 | 0 | -281,383 |
| ZLC | 2,734 | 214,290 | +211,556 |
| Holyhead | 16,048 | 173,710 | +157,662 |
| Liverpool Docks | 73,479 | 46,101 | -27,378 |
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