Import/export HS code 84672953: Belt sanders
Used for smoothing surfaces with a sanding belt
Why this is important if you are looking for potential customers in the UK:
- It helps you understand the market size for your product in the UK.
- It provides you with a list of potential leads who have bought similar products.
* 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| China | 2,579,884 |
| Japan | 360,975 |
| Germany | 210,270 |
| France | 64,903 |
| Netherlands | 46,828 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| China | 1,257,213 | 1,322,671 | +65,458 |
| Japan | 157,628 | 203,347 | +45,719 |
| Germany | 113,588 | 96,682 | -16,906 |
| France | 29,637 | 35,266 | +5,629 |
| Netherlands | 38,817 | 8,011 | -30,806 |
| Ireland | 15,037 | 26,963 | +11,926 |
| Taiwan | 27,597 | 11,458 | -16,139 |
| Spain | 4,083 | 23,332 | +19,249 |
| Austria | 15,189 | 6,361 | -8,828 |
| United States | 2,103 | 12,802 | +10,699 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| China | 2,867,872 |
| Japan | 363,094 |
| France | 42,666 |
| Germany | 27,516 |
| Taiwan | 20,429 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| China | 1,439,051 | 1,428,821 | -10,230 |
| Japan | 157,628 | 205,466 | +47,838 |
| France | 29,493 | 13,173 | -16,320 |
| Germany | 2,464 | 25,052 | +22,588 |
| Taiwan | 8,971 | 11,458 | +2,487 |
| Finland | 0 | 17,979 | +17,979 |
| Belgium | 14,459 | 3,323 | -11,136 |
| United States | 13,033 | 1,142 | -11,891 |
| Canada | 0 | 8,906 | +8,906 |
| India | 6,089 | 0 | -6,089 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| West Midlands | 6 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 4 |
| Essex | 3 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 3 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Midlands | 4 | 4 | +0 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 3 | 3 | +0 |
| Essex | 3 | 2 | -1 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Greater Manchester | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Kent | 0 | 2 | +2 |
| Cumbria | 1 | 1 | +0 |
Import volume by transport
What this shows: Import value by transport mode used to bring goods into the UK.
Top 5 values
| Transport | £ |
|---|---|
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 2,686,219 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 339,751 |
| Air transport | 288,114 |
| Other | 141,606 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,362,958 | 1,323,261 | -39,697 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 195,454 | 144,297 | -51,157 |
| Air transport | 42,998 | 245,116 | +202,118 |
| Other | 99,180 | 42,426 | -56,754 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Felixstowe | 1,500,927 |
| Southampton | 713,525 |
| London Gateway Port | 279,606 |
| 000 | 141,606 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 132,497 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Felixstowe | 849,920 | 651,007 | -198,913 |
| Southampton | 357,144 | 356,381 | -763 |
| London Gateway Port | 75,246 | 204,360 | +129,114 |
| 000 | 99,180 | 42,426 | -56,754 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 75,342 | 57,155 | -18,187 |
| Dover | 49,137 | 63,344 | +14,207 |
| Birmingham Airport | 13,170 | 99,241 | +86,071 |
| Liverpool Docks | 62,200 | 38,366 | -23,834 |
| London Stansted Airport | 12,472 | 65,124 | +52,652 |
| Luton Airport | 0 | 43,412 | +43,412 |
Importer companies by SIC division
What this shows: Industry breakdown (SIC divisions) of importing companies.
Top 5 values
| SIC | Companies |
|---|---|
| Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 20 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 11 |
| Repair and installation of machinery and equipment | 3 |
| Manufacture of rubber and plastic products | 2 |
| Financial service activities, except insurance and pension funding | 1 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 6 |
| 2025-11 | 4 |
| 2025-10 | 3 |
| 2025-09 | 5 |
| 2025-08 | 5 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| MAKITA (UK) LIMITED | 69 |
| JACK SEALEY LIMITED | 61 |
| KINGFISHER PLC | 51 |
| TOOLSTREAM LIMITED | 48 |
| EINHELL UK LTD | 40 |
| AXMINSTER TOOL CENTRE LTD | 33 |
| BLACK & DECKER LIMITED BV | 33 |
| CLARKE INTERNATIONAL LIMITED | 22 |
| SIDAS UK LTD | 20 |
| DRAPER TOOLS LIMITED | 18 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 17 |
| 54m+ | 10 |
| 15m-54m | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| 0-1m | 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Netherlands | 1,137,054 |
| Belgium | 508,865 |
| Finland | 297,299 |
| Poland | 205,870 |
| Ireland | 181,224 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Netherlands | 534,771 | 602,283 | +67,512 |
| Belgium | 342,812 | 166,053 | -176,759 |
| Finland | 184,342 | 112,957 | -71,385 |
| Poland | 145,992 | 59,878 | -86,114 |
| Ireland | 137,275 | 43,949 | -93,326 |
| Germany | 54,898 | 125,577 | +70,679 |
| Czechia | 67,016 | 103,377 | +36,361 |
| Denmark | 63,161 | 99,728 | +36,567 |
| Sweden | 73,422 | 62,327 | -11,095 |
| Norway | 42,328 | 92,819 | +50,491 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| China | 44,224 |
| Ireland | 275 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| China | 26,340 | 17,884 | -8,456 |
| Ireland | 264 | 11 | -253 |
Export volume by transport
What this shows: Export value by transport mode used to ship goods from the UK.
Top 5 values
| Transport | £ |
|---|---|
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 3,089,173 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 701,694 |
| Air transport | 110,838 |
| Other | 47,114 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 1,677,125 | 1,412,048 | -265,077 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 392,190 | 309,504 | -82,686 |
| Air transport | 90,703 | 20,135 | -70,568 |
| Other | 27,469 | 19,645 | -7,824 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 2,378,912 |
| Middlesbrough | 421,131 |
| Immingham Docks | 222,446 |
| Dover | 181,665 |
| London | 174,999 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 1,244,664 | 1,134,248 | -110,416 |
| Middlesbrough | 274,726 | 146,405 | -128,321 |
| Immingham Docks | 65,699 | 156,747 | +91,048 |
| Dover | 180,030 | 1,635 | -178,395 |
| London | 95,297 | 79,702 | -15,595 |
| Holyhead | 91,984 | 17,615 | -74,369 |
| Liverpool Docks | 15,431 | 79,550 | +64,119 |
| London Gateway Port | 37,962 | 37,095 | -867 |
| Felixstowe | 28,764 | 18,463 | -10,301 |
| 000 | 27,469 | 19,645 | -7,824 |
Quick facts
HS code: 84672953
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Used for smoothing surfaces with a sanding belt