Import/export HS code 84858090: Various 3D printers
Machines for additive manufacturing not specified in other subcategories
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| United States | 529,294 |
| China | 437,934 |
| Australia | 243,630 |
| Germany | 163,410 |
| Belgium | 151,933 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | 170,428 | 358,866 | +188,438 |
| China | 90,476 | 347,458 | +256,982 |
| Australia | 140,439 | 103,191 | -37,248 |
| Germany | 5,383 | 158,027 | +152,644 |
| Belgium | 148,463 | 3,470 | -144,993 |
| Canada | 149,634 | 0 | -149,634 |
| Norway | 113,328 | 11,152 | -102,176 |
| Italy | 0 | 67,180 | +67,180 |
| France | 29,221 | 25,038 | -4,183 |
| Ireland | 33,523 | 0 | -33,523 |
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 | 657,654 |
| United States | 533,104 |
| Australia | 279,847 |
| Canada | 149,634 |
| Sweden | 136,447 |
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 | 231,945 | 425,709 | +193,764 |
| United States | 169,031 | 364,073 | +195,042 |
| Australia | 157,221 | 122,626 | -34,595 |
| Canada | 149,634 | 0 | -149,634 |
| Sweden | 113,328 | 23,119 | -90,209 |
| Italy | 0 | 67,180 | +67,180 |
| France | 29,221 | 25,038 | -4,183 |
| Germany | 4,281 | 41,802 | +37,521 |
| United Kingdom | 25,132 | 0 | -25,132 |
| Netherlands | 4,951 | 10,770 | +5,819 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 3 |
| Inner London - West | 3 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 1 |
| Cambridgeshire and Peterborough | 1 |
| Cornwall and Isles of Scilly | 1 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Inner London - West | 1 | 3 | +2 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Cambridgeshire and Peterborough | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Cornwall and Isles of Scilly | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Essex | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Inner London - East | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Lancashire | 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Air transport | 1,221,330 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 553,117 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 245,621 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air transport | 407,852 | 813,478 | +405,626 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 315,101 | 238,016 | -77,085 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 183,348 | 62,273 | -121,075 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| London Heathrow Airport | 859,283 |
| Felixstowe | 356,047 |
| East Midlands Airport | 206,525 |
| Thamesport | 159,306 |
| Dover | 106,596 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| London Heathrow Airport | 269,436 | 589,847 | +320,411 |
| Felixstowe | 168,818 | 187,229 | +18,411 |
| East Midlands Airport | 94,807 | 111,718 | +16,911 |
| Thamesport | 115,529 | 43,777 | -71,752 |
| Dover | 106,596 | 0 | -106,596 |
| Birmingham Airport | 27,225 | 61,852 | +34,627 |
| London Stansted Airport | 16,384 | 50,061 | +33,677 |
| Eurotunnel | 3,098 | 55,043 | +51,945 |
| Immingham Docks | 43,571 | 0 | -43,571 |
| Belfast Port | 30,754 | 0 | -30,754 |
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 | 6 |
| Manufacture of machinery and equipment n.e.c. | 3 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 3 |
| Manufacture of basic pharmaceutical products and pharmaceutical preparations | 2 |
| Office administrative, office support and other business support activities | 2 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 4 |
| 2025-11 | 2 |
| 2025-10 | 3 |
| 2025-09 | 2 |
| 2025-07 | 5 |
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 |
|---|---|
| 54m+ | 10 |
| 1m-15m | 6 |
| 0-1m | 2 |
| 15m-54m | 2 |
| 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 | 450,363 |
| France | 143,709 |
| Germany | 105,951 |
| Saudi Arabia | 76,569 |
| Hungary | 46,249 |
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 | 432,468 | 17,895 | -414,573 |
| France | 10,512 | 133,197 | +122,685 |
| Germany | 85,385 | 20,566 | -64,819 |
| Saudi Arabia | 1,731 | 74,838 | +73,107 |
| Hungary | 46,249 | 0 | -46,249 |
| Brazil | 0 | 41,758 | +41,758 |
| Ukraine | 0 | 41,478 | +41,478 |
| Ireland | 16,658 | 18,618 | +1,960 |
| Norway | 30,757 | 2,437 | -28,320 |
| Poland | 27,108 | 2,448 | -24,660 |
Export volume by transport
What this shows: Export value by transport mode used to ship goods from the UK.
Top 5 values
| Transport | £ |
|---|---|
| Air transport | 750,646 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 279,127 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 53,699 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air transport | 536,503 | 214,143 | -322,360 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 97,661 | 181,466 | +83,805 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 51,262 | 2,437 | -48,825 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| London Heathrow Airport | 494,389 |
| Dover | 135,048 |
| Manchester Airport | 109,223 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 108,803 |
| Aberdeen Airport | 74,838 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| London Heathrow Airport | 432,468 | 61,921 | -370,547 |
| Dover | 20,833 | 114,215 | +93,382 |
| Manchester Airport | 83,361 | 25,862 | -57,499 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 60,170 | 48,633 | -11,537 |
| Aberdeen Airport | 0 | 74,838 | +74,838 |
| Immingham Docks | 51,262 | 0 | -51,262 |
| East Midlands Airport | 12,846 | 31,259 | +18,413 |
| Holyhead | 16,658 | 18,618 | +1,960 |
| ZLC | 7,828 | 15,061 | +7,233 |
| London Stansted Airport | 0 | 5,202 | +5,202 |
Quick facts
HS code: 84858090
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Machines for additive manufacturing not specified in other subcategories