Import/export HS code 84672959: Various sanders and grinders
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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 | £ |
|---|---|
| China | 20,733,189 |
| Germany | 6,838,415 |
| Belgium | 4,566,728 |
| Hungary | 2,907,076 |
| United States | 1,781,904 |
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 | 10,810,870 | 9,922,319 | -888,551 |
| Germany | 3,570,263 | 3,268,152 | -302,111 |
| Belgium | 3,542,043 | 1,024,685 | -2,517,358 |
| Hungary | 1,617,011 | 1,290,065 | -326,946 |
| United States | 904,856 | 877,048 | -27,808 |
| Austria | 520,244 | 423,643 | -96,601 |
| Czechia | 751,238 | 148,594 | -602,644 |
| Japan | 367,505 | 450,324 | +82,819 |
| Netherlands | 407,524 | 380,988 | -26,536 |
| India | 183,840 | 159,991 | -23,849 |
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 | 22,356,391 |
| Germany | 6,099,940 |
| Finland | 4,760,963 |
| Hungary | 3,007,655 |
| Czechia | 987,110 |
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 | 11,762,660 | 10,593,731 | -1,168,929 |
| Germany | 3,207,723 | 2,892,217 | -315,506 |
| Finland | 3,646,816 | 1,114,147 | -2,532,669 |
| Hungary | 1,677,756 | 1,329,899 | -347,857 |
| Czechia | 797,655 | 189,455 | -608,200 |
| United States | 411,097 | 555,505 | +144,408 |
| Japan | 379,504 | 482,202 | +102,698 |
| Mexico | 532,026 | 323,375 | -208,651 |
| Austria | 254,031 | 163,119 | -90,912 |
| India | 183,840 | 159,991 | -23,849 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 14 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 12 |
| West Midlands | 12 |
| West Yorkshire | 10 |
| Essex | 8 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 12 | 11 | -1 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 10 | 10 | +0 |
| West Midlands | 11 | 6 | -5 |
| West Yorkshire | 10 | 7 | -3 |
| Essex | 4 | 7 | +3 |
| Gloucestershire and Wiltshire | 7 | 7 | +0 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 5 | 7 | +2 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 3 | 6 | +3 |
| Inner London - West | 3 | 6 | +3 |
| Greater Manchester | 5 | 4 | -1 |
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) | 27,726,097 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 8,567,034 |
| Air transport | 4,976,146 |
| Other | 643,017 |
| Road transport | 1,947 |
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) | 15,075,880 | 12,650,217 | -2,425,663 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 5,382,874 | 3,184,160 | -2,198,714 |
| Air transport | 2,472,723 | 2,503,423 | +30,700 |
| Other | 569,447 | 73,570 | -495,877 |
| Road transport | 0 | 1,947 | +1,947 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Felixstowe | 13,301,658 |
| London Gateway Port | 6,934,109 |
| Southampton | 3,631,335 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 2,564,464 |
| Dover | 2,146,728 |
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 | 7,831,423 | 5,470,235 | -2,361,188 |
| London Gateway Port | 3,515,430 | 3,418,679 | -96,751 |
| Southampton | 1,793,861 | 1,837,474 | +43,613 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 1,737,939 | 826,525 | -911,414 |
| Dover | 1,031,709 | 1,115,019 | +83,310 |
| Thamesport | 1,020,975 | 1,008,478 | -12,497 |
| Eurotunnel | 1,373,079 | 409,656 | -963,423 |
| London | 1,059,972 | 704,547 | -355,425 |
| Birmingham Airport | 671,338 | 857,193 | +185,855 |
| Manchester Airport | 726,979 | 739,914 | +12,935 |
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 | 64 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 34 |
| Manufacture of fabricated metal products, except machinery and equipment | 8 |
| Manufacture of machinery and equipment n.e.c. | 8 |
| Office administrative, office support and other business support activities | 8 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2025-11 | 33 |
| 2025-10 | 33 |
| 2025-09 | 40 |
| 2025-08 | 32 |
| 2025-07 | 40 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| DRAPER TOOLS LIMITED | 111 |
| JACK SEALEY LIMITED | 96 |
| EINHELL UK LTD | 91 |
| CLARKE INTERNATIONAL LIMITED | 72 |
| MAKITA (UK) LIMITED | 69 |
| DOMU BRANDS LIMITED | 69 |
| POSITEC (UK AND IRELAND) LIMITED | 67 |
| EVOLUTION POWER TOOLS LTD | 63 |
| TRAVIS PERKINS PLC | 62 |
| KINGFISHER PLC | 58 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 76 |
| 54m+ | 53 |
| 0-1m | 18 |
| Other | 16 |
| 15m-54m | 13 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Germany | 5,421,579 |
| Belgium | 3,643,076 |
| Netherlands | 2,774,479 |
| Italy | 1,777,051 |
| Poland | 1,563,397 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Germany | 2,818,599 | 2,602,980 | -215,619 |
| Belgium | 2,179,098 | 1,463,978 | -715,120 |
| Netherlands | 1,654,338 | 1,120,141 | -534,197 |
| Italy | 841,640 | 935,411 | +93,771 |
| Poland | 805,343 | 758,054 | -47,289 |
| Austria | 978,113 | 485,897 | -492,216 |
| Ireland | 640,644 | 523,573 | -117,071 |
| Czechia | 535,075 | 441,662 | -93,413 |
| United Arab Emirates | 216,159 | 470,969 | +254,810 |
| Finland | 212,925 | 277,484 | +64,559 |
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 | 105,695 |
| Nicaragua | 29,110 |
| XU | 7,051 |
| Germany | 4,361 |
| Mexico | 4,325 |
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 | 62,661 | 43,034 | -19,627 |
| Nicaragua | 29,110 | 0 | -29,110 |
| XU | 4,144 | 2,907 | -1,237 |
| Germany | 228 | 4,133 | +3,905 |
| Mexico | 2,251 | 2,074 | -177 |
| Finland | 0 | 4,256 | +4,256 |
| Ireland | 1,003 | 41 | -962 |
| Hungary | 376 | 423 | +47 |
| Romania | 0 | 478 | +478 |
| XI | 40 | 369 | +329 |
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) | 21,256,352 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 2,890,271 |
| Air transport | 568,821 |
| Other | 157,826 |
| Road transport | 5,326 |
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) | 11,627,558 | 9,628,794 | -1,998,764 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,470,968 | 1,419,303 | -51,665 |
| Air transport | 355,717 | 213,104 | -142,613 |
| Other | 100,111 | 57,715 | -42,396 |
| Road transport | 5,326 | 0 | -5,326 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 18,407,824 |
| London Gateway Port | 1,097,736 |
| London | 848,338 |
| Dover | 776,180 |
| Holyhead | 740,264 |
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 | 10,065,668 | 8,342,156 | -1,723,512 |
| London Gateway Port | 466,726 | 631,010 | +164,284 |
| London | 157,193 | 691,145 | +533,952 |
| Dover | 764,652 | 11,528 | -753,124 |
| Holyhead | 448,389 | 291,875 | -156,514 |
| Felixstowe | 262,752 | 213,239 | -49,513 |
| Southampton | 209,814 | 260,246 | +50,432 |
| Middlesbrough | 289,825 | 136,734 | -153,091 |
| Liverpool Docks | 140,425 | 258,438 | +118,013 |
| Immingham Docks | 152,070 | 100,659 | -51,411 |
Quick facts
HS code: 84672959
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
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