Import/export HS code 84748010: Machines for shaping ceramic paste
Machines used to shape or mold ceramic paste into desired forms
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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 | 11,829,655 |
| France | 1,745,189 |
| Luxembourg | 1,573,556 |
| Slovenia | 1,011,396 |
| China | 948,302 |
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 | 6,705,451 | 5,124,204 | -1,581,247 |
| France | 1,517,390 | 227,799 | -1,289,591 |
| Luxembourg | 0 | 1,573,556 | +1,573,556 |
| Slovenia | 1,011,396 | 0 | -1,011,396 |
| China | 677,698 | 270,604 | -407,094 |
| United States | 840,249 | 83,438 | -756,811 |
| Germany | 237,762 | 113,511 | -124,251 |
| United Arab Emirates | 309,619 | 0 | -309,619 |
| Czechia | 122,653 | 134,076 | +11,423 |
| Taiwan | 93,343 | 152,823 | +59,480 |
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 | 11,820,207 |
| China | 1,759,524 |
| Luxembourg | 1,573,556 |
| Germany | 1,255,878 |
| Slovenia | 1,011,396 |
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 | 6,698,021 | 5,122,186 | -1,575,835 |
| China | 1,098,208 | 661,316 | -436,892 |
| Luxembourg | 0 | 1,573,556 | +1,573,556 |
| Germany | 1,255,878 | 0 | -1,255,878 |
| Slovenia | 1,011,396 | 0 | -1,011,396 |
| United States | 839,284 | 83,438 | -755,846 |
| Czechia | 127,458 | 188,513 | +61,055 |
| United Arab Emirates | 309,619 | 0 | -309,619 |
| Taiwan | 93,343 | 186,788 | +93,445 |
| Austria | 226,354 | 0 | -226,354 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 7 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 5 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 3 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 3 |
| Merseyside | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 4 | 5 | +1 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 4 | 3 | -1 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 1 | 3 | +2 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| Merseyside | 3 | 1 | -2 |
| Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 2 | 0 | -2 |
| Tees Valley | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| West of England | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| Greater Manchester | 0 | 1 | +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) | 16,924,825 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 2,429,809 |
| Air transport | 237,972 |
| Other | 159,891 |
| Road transport | 41,290 |
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) | 9,608,604 | 7,316,221 | -2,292,383 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 2,007,429 | 422,380 | -1,585,049 |
| Air transport | 133,515 | 104,457 | -29,058 |
| Other | 159,891 | 0 | -159,891 |
| Road transport | 20,471 | 20,819 | +348 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover | 11,040,132 |
| Killingholme | 2,530,403 |
| Eurotunnel | 1,862,107 |
| Immingham Docks | 996,537 |
| Southampton | 890,044 |
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 | 6,247,507 | 4,792,625 | -1,454,882 |
| Killingholme | 1,261,704 | 1,268,699 | +6,995 |
| Eurotunnel | 1,547,228 | 314,879 | -1,232,349 |
| Immingham Docks | 302,578 | 693,959 | +391,381 |
| Southampton | 848,286 | 41,758 | -806,528 |
| London Gateway Port | 563,110 | 25,371 | -537,739 |
| Portsmouth | 152,600 | 125,691 | -26,909 |
| London | 164,179 | 85,079 | -79,100 |
| Felixstowe | 139,142 | 91,144 | -47,998 |
| Belfast Port | 41,436 | 158,551 | +117,115 |
Importer companies by SIC division
What this shows: Industry breakdown (SIC divisions) of importing companies.
Top 5 values
| SIC | Companies |
|---|---|
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 9 |
| Manufacture of other non-metallic mineral products | 7 |
| Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 7 |
| Manufacture of fabricated metal products, except machinery and equipment | 6 |
| Manufacture of machinery and equipment n.e.c. | 3 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2025-11 | 7 |
| 2025-10 | 4 |
| 2025-09 | 5 |
| 2025-08 | 4 |
| 2025-07 | 7 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| POTTERYCRAFTS LIMITED | 34 |
| SIMBA MATERIALS LIMITED | 31 |
| BATH POTTERS SUPPLIES LIMITED | 25 |
| POTCLAYS LIMITED | 19 |
| CROMARTIE HOBBYCRAFT LIMITED | 13 |
| WARM GLASS LIMITED | 13 |
| IBSTOCK BRICK LIMITED | 12 |
| HOT CLAY LTD | 10 |
| RICHARD BAKER HARRISON LIMITED | 10 |
| SPECIALIST CRAFTS LIMITED | 10 |
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+ | 11 |
| 0-1m | 9 |
| 15m-54m | 5 |
| Other | 1 |
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 | 12,665,556 |
| Qatar | 671,683 |
| Canada | 417,232 |
| Indonesia | 345,445 |
| United Arab Emirates | 287,954 |
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 | 8,371,125 | 4,294,431 | -4,076,694 |
| Qatar | 671,683 | 0 | -671,683 |
| Canada | 412,117 | 5,115 | -407,002 |
| Indonesia | 304,945 | 40,500 | -264,445 |
| United Arab Emirates | 242,042 | 45,912 | -196,130 |
| Austria | 1,136 | 221,348 | +220,212 |
| Mexico | 120,743 | 87,059 | -33,684 |
| Ireland | 82,082 | 69,834 | -12,248 |
| France | 96,670 | 23,350 | -73,320 |
| Italy | 64,530 | 41,000 | -23,530 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| XU | 67,012 |
| Taiwan | 33,169 |
| United States | 24,876 |
| China | 17,974 |
| Italy | 14,296 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| XU | 42,036 | 24,976 | -17,060 |
| Taiwan | 8,201 | 24,968 | +16,767 |
| United States | 18,869 | 6,007 | -12,862 |
| China | 8,844 | 9,130 | +286 |
| Italy | 10,982 | 3,314 | -7,668 |
| Czechia | 10,805 | 3,325 | -7,480 |
| Afghanistan | 0 | 8,780 | +8,780 |
| Germany | 3,755 | 723 | -3,032 |
| Switzerland | 78 | 140 | +62 |
| XI | 15 | 0 | -15 |
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) | 14,190,188 |
| Air transport | 707,861 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 700,165 |
| Other | 184,948 |
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) | 9,823,603 | 4,366,585 | -5,457,018 |
| Air transport | 491,073 | 216,788 | -274,285 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 260,451 | 439,714 | +179,263 |
| Other | 103,585 | 81,363 | -22,222 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Southampton | 10,241,860 |
| London Gateway Port | 2,672,496 |
| Felixstowe | 738,020 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 549,279 |
| Liverpool Docks | 487,802 |
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 | 6,022,326 | 4,219,534 | -1,802,792 |
| London Gateway Port | 2,624,951 | 47,545 | -2,577,406 |
| Felixstowe | 723,466 | 14,554 | -708,912 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 214,288 | 334,991 | +120,703 |
| Liverpool Docks | 405,936 | 81,866 | -324,070 |
| East Midlands Airport | 175,481 | 91,971 | -83,510 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 208,080 | 25,037 | -183,043 |
| 000 | 103,585 | 81,363 | -22,222 |
| Immingham Docks | 11,016 | 74,562 | +63,546 |
| ZLC | 45,376 | 23,183 | -22,193 |
Quick facts
HS code: 84748010
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Machines used to shape or mold ceramic paste into desired forms