Import/export HS code 84778091: Size reduction equipment
Machines that cut or grind rubber or plastic into smaller pieces
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Germany | 1,961,515 |
| Sweden | 927,352 |
| China | 885,293 |
| Italy | 610,055 |
| France | 401,240 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Germany | 1,462,770 | 498,745 | -964,025 |
| Sweden | 427,020 | 500,332 | +73,312 |
| China | 231,367 | 653,926 | +422,559 |
| Italy | 412,466 | 197,589 | -214,877 |
| France | 70,886 | 330,354 | +259,468 |
| Netherlands | 85,780 | 184,910 | +99,130 |
| Spain | 78,316 | 125,245 | +46,929 |
| Austria | 72,902 | 6,878 | -66,024 |
| Belgium | 0 | 54,750 | +54,750 |
| India | 20,076 | 420 | -19,656 |
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 | 1,961,695 |
| Germany | 1,249,152 |
| Sweden | 927,352 |
| Italy | 702,621 |
| Spain | 170,008 |
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 | 1,198,707 | 762,988 | -435,719 |
| Germany | 467,975 | 781,177 | +313,202 |
| Sweden | 427,020 | 500,332 | +73,312 |
| Italy | 412,466 | 290,155 | -122,311 |
| Spain | 44,763 | 125,245 | +80,482 |
| France | 69,197 | 55,703 | -13,494 |
| Netherlands | 85,780 | 0 | -85,780 |
| United Kingdom | 33,553 | 16,047 | -17,506 |
| India | 20,076 | 420 | -19,656 |
| Austria | 12,226 | 6,878 | -5,348 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 7 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 6 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 5 |
| Greater Manchester | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 2 | 6 | +4 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 2 | 6 | +4 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 4 | 3 | -1 |
| Greater Manchester | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Cambridgeshire and Peterborough | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear | 2 | 0 | -2 |
| West Midlands | 0 | 2 | +2 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 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) | 2,649,810 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 2,264,576 |
| Air transport | 435,940 |
| Other | 104,473 |
| Road transport | 1,230 |
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) | 1,670,829 | 978,981 | -691,848 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,007,445 | 1,257,131 | +249,686 |
| Air transport | 108,564 | 327,376 | +218,812 |
| Other | 89,820 | 14,653 | -75,167 |
| Road transport | 0 | 1,230 | +1,230 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Immingham Docks | 1,943,530 |
| Dover | 1,544,609 |
| Felixstowe | 478,483 |
| Thamesport | 287,677 |
| Manchester Airport | 203,361 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Immingham Docks | 1,339,669 | 603,861 | -735,808 |
| Dover | 620,856 | 923,753 | +302,897 |
| Felixstowe | 118,099 | 360,384 | +242,285 |
| Thamesport | 157,426 | 130,251 | -27,175 |
| Manchester Airport | 0 | 203,361 | +203,361 |
| Belfast Port | 86,407 | 29,431 | -56,976 |
| Eurotunnel | 98,333 | 6,153 | -92,180 |
| 000 | 89,820 | 14,653 | -75,167 |
| Harwich | 103,654 | 0 | -103,654 |
| London | 13,067 | 82,691 | +69,624 |
Importer companies by SIC division
What this shows: Industry breakdown (SIC divisions) of importing companies.
Top 5 values
| SIC | Companies |
|---|---|
| Manufacture of rubber and plastic products | 11 |
| Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 9 |
| Manufacture of chemicals and chemical products | 5 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 5 |
| Manufacture of machinery and equipment n.e.c. | 4 |
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 | 4 |
| 2025-08 | 5 |
| 2025-07 | 7 |
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 | 24 |
| 54m+ | 12 |
| 0-1m | 5 |
| 15m-54m | 5 |
| Other | 2 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| China | 3,176,016 |
| United States | 1,402,280 |
| India | 691,691 |
| France | 357,369 |
| Turkey | 317,337 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| China | 2,523,566 | 652,450 | -1,871,116 |
| United States | 841,435 | 560,845 | -280,590 |
| India | 496,691 | 195,000 | -301,691 |
| France | 317,100 | 40,269 | -276,831 |
| Turkey | 24,337 | 293,000 | +268,663 |
| Ireland | 28,369 | 250,682 | +222,313 |
| Germany | 118,006 | 146,951 | +28,945 |
| Spain | 68,103 | 101,043 | +32,940 |
| Netherlands | 101,933 | 9,250 | -92,683 |
| South Korea | 0 | 105,085 | +105,085 |
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) | 3,230,310 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 2,965,973 |
| Air transport | 1,427,604 |
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) | 2,070,336 | 1,159,974 | -910,362 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 1,971,872 | 994,101 | -977,771 |
| Air transport | 903,588 | 524,016 | -379,572 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Felixstowe | 2,204,248 |
| London Gateway Port | 1,147,213 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 1,087,552 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 858,430 |
| Liverpool Docks | 756,320 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Felixstowe | 1,921,236 | 283,012 | -1,638,224 |
| London Gateway Port | 640,429 | 506,784 | -133,645 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 650,869 | 436,683 | -214,186 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 815,523 | 42,907 | -772,616 |
| Liverpool Docks | 631,811 | 124,509 | -507,302 |
| Manchester Airport | 24,144 | 412,450 | +388,306 |
| Southampton | 65,011 | 310,785 | +245,774 |
| Dover | 28,398 | 140,180 | +111,782 |
| Immingham Docks | 34,236 | 112,136 | +77,900 |
| East Midlands Airport | 46,352 | 62,243 | +15,891 |
Quick facts
HS code: 84778091
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Machines that cut or grind rubber or plastic into smaller pieces