Import/export HS code 84748010: Machines for shaping ceramic paste
Machines used to shape or mold ceramic paste into desired forms
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.
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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 | 1,797,765 |
| Luxembourg | 1,573,556 |
| Slovenia | 1,011,396 |
| United States | 926,113 |
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 | 7,062,056 | 4,767,599 | -2,294,457 |
| France | 1,548,970 | 248,795 | -1,300,175 |
| Luxembourg | 0 | 1,573,556 | +1,573,556 |
| Slovenia | 1,011,396 | 0 | -1,011,396 |
| United States | 842,254 | 83,859 | -758,395 |
| China | 560,416 | 307,291 | -253,125 |
| Germany | 197,388 | 128,383 | -69,005 |
| Taiwan | 103,070 | 156,198 | +53,128 |
| Czechia | 131,356 | 123,013 | -8,343 |
| United Arab Emirates | 233,677 | 0 | -233,677 |
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 | 1,723,649 |
| 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 | 7,054,626 | 4,765,581 | -2,289,045 |
| China | 1,007,629 | 716,020 | -291,609 |
| 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 | 841,289 | 83,859 | -757,430 |
| Czechia | 136,161 | 192,322 | +56,161 |
| Taiwan | 103,070 | 190,163 | +87,093 |
| United Arab Emirates | 233,677 | 0 | -233,677 |
| 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 | 5 | 4 | -1 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 4 | 3 | -1 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 3 | 2 | -1 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| Merseyside | 3 | 1 | -2 |
| Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Tees Valley | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| West of England | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| Greater Manchester | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 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) | 16,845,110 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 2,370,941 |
| Air transport | 231,535 |
| Other | 137,955 |
| 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) | 9,846,843 | 6,998,267 | -2,848,576 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,908,078 | 462,863 | -1,445,215 |
| Air transport | 143,903 | 87,632 | -56,271 |
| Other | 137,955 | 0 | -137,955 |
| 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 | 11,090,534 |
| Killingholme | 2,535,488 |
| Eurotunnel | 1,843,669 |
| Immingham Docks | 996,537 |
| Southampton | 891,770 |
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 | 6,569,659 | 4,520,875 | -2,048,784 |
| Killingholme | 1,261,704 | 1,273,784 | +12,080 |
| Eurotunnel | 1,575,709 | 267,960 | -1,307,749 |
| Immingham Docks | 302,578 | 693,959 | +391,381 |
| Southampton | 858,013 | 33,757 | -824,256 |
| London Gateway Port | 487,168 | 25,371 | -461,797 |
| Portsmouth | 184,180 | 94,111 | -90,069 |
| Belfast Port | 46,614 | 207,035 | +160,421 |
| London | 145,341 | 85,079 | -60,262 |
| Felixstowe | 51,510 | 91,144 | +39,634 |
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 | 8 |
| Manufacture of fabricated metal products, except machinery and equipment | 6 |
| Manufacture of other non-metallic mineral products | 6 |
| Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 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 |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 2 |
| 2025-11 | 7 |
| 2025-10 | 4 |
| 2025-09 | 5 |
| 2025-08 | 4 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| POTTERYCRAFTS LIMITED | 35 |
| SIMBA MATERIALS LIMITED | 32 |
| 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 | 16 |
| 54m+ | 10 |
| 0-1m | 8 |
| 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 | 13,480,296 |
| Qatar | 671,683 |
| Indonesia | 345,445 |
| United Arab Emirates | 287,954 |
| Austria | 222,484 |
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 | 8,417,548 | 5,062,748 | -3,354,800 |
| Qatar | 671,683 | 0 | -671,683 |
| Indonesia | 304,945 | 40,500 | -264,445 |
| United Arab Emirates | 250,318 | 37,636 | -212,682 |
| Austria | 1,136 | 221,348 | +220,212 |
| Canada | 213,640 | 5,115 | -208,525 |
| Mexico | 120,743 | 87,059 | -33,684 |
| Ireland | 86,074 | 62,986 | -23,088 |
| France | 96,670 | 33,531 | -63,139 |
| 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Taiwan | 32,365 |
| United States | 24,876 |
| China | 16,973 |
| Czechia | 14,130 |
| Italy | 13,369 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Taiwan | 8,975 | 23,390 | +14,415 |
| United States | 18,869 | 6,007 | -12,862 |
| China | 10,120 | 6,853 | -3,267 |
| Czechia | 10,805 | 3,325 | -7,480 |
| Italy | 10,055 | 3,314 | -6,741 |
| Afghanistan | 0 | 8,780 | +8,780 |
| Germany | 3,755 | 723 | -3,032 |
| Switzerland | 78 | 140 | +62 |
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) | 14,823,945 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 698,993 |
| Air transport | 671,977 |
| Other | 181,793 |
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) | 9,689,923 | 5,134,022 | -4,555,901 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 267,375 | 431,618 | +164,243 |
| Air transport | 467,897 | 204,080 | -263,817 |
| Other | 106,914 | 74,879 | -32,035 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Southampton | 10,948,500 |
| London Gateway Port | 2,624,563 |
| Felixstowe | 738,020 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 543,515 |
| 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 | 6,009,441 | 4,939,059 | -1,070,382 |
| London Gateway Port | 2,518,350 | 106,213 | -2,412,137 |
| Felixstowe | 723,466 | 14,554 | -708,912 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 218,940 | 324,575 | +105,635 |
| Liverpool Docks | 416,692 | 71,110 | -345,582 |
| East Midlands Airport | 180,375 | 89,234 | -91,141 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 216,356 | 16,761 | -199,595 |
| 000 | 106,914 | 74,879 | -32,035 |
| Immingham Docks | 11,016 | 79,154 | +68,138 |
| London Stansted Airport | 32,318 | 30,423 | -1,895 |
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