Import/export HS code 84859090: Various parts for 3D printers
Spare parts for additive manufacturing machines not covered elsewhere
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| China | 10,913,470 |
| Germany | 9,920,873 |
| United States | 7,087,603 |
| Israel | 3,824,124 |
| Netherlands | 3,452,131 |
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 | 3,675,868 | 7,237,602 | +3,561,734 |
| Germany | 5,575,181 | 4,345,692 | -1,229,489 |
| United States | 3,906,432 | 3,181,171 | -725,261 |
| Israel | 2,258,050 | 1,566,074 | -691,976 |
| Netherlands | 1,789,996 | 1,662,135 | -127,861 |
| Switzerland | 380,163 | 1,291,741 | +911,578 |
| Ireland | 629,439 | 302,882 | -326,557 |
| Australia | 645,304 | 144,765 | -500,539 |
| Denmark | 377,464 | 242,948 | -134,516 |
| Italy | 193,780 | 229,186 | +35,406 |
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 | 13,538,013 |
| United States | 7,515,763 |
| Germany | 5,564,560 |
| Singapore | 3,850,935 |
| Israel | 3,227,812 |
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 | 4,861,012 | 8,677,001 | +3,815,989 |
| United States | 3,908,790 | 3,606,973 | -301,817 |
| Germany | 2,261,053 | 3,303,507 | +1,042,454 |
| Singapore | 2,232,713 | 1,618,222 | -614,491 |
| Israel | 2,056,550 | 1,171,262 | -885,288 |
| Netherlands | 737,466 | 522,522 | -214,944 |
| United Kingdom | 854,965 | 339,482 | -515,483 |
| Australia | 653,024 | 131,069 | -521,955 |
| Ireland | 543,443 | 177,858 | -365,585 |
| Denmark | 351,754 | 221,447 | -130,307 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 25 |
| Inner London - West | 18 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 14 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 14 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 13 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 20 | 13 | -7 |
| Inner London - West | 9 | 15 | +6 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 8 | 8 | +0 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 8 | 12 | +4 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 11 | 8 | -3 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 10 | 7 | -3 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 8 | 7 | -1 |
| Inner London - East | 8 | 8 | +0 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 7 | 7 | +0 |
| Cheshire | 5 | 10 | +5 |
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 | 16,456,043 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 13,663,497 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 11,175,392 |
| Other | 28,082 |
| Road transport | 1,952 |
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 | 8,410,078 | 8,045,965 | -364,113 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 5,961,382 | 7,702,115 | +1,740,733 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 5,902,255 | 5,273,137 | -629,118 |
| Other | 22,774 | 5,308 | -17,466 |
| Road transport | 0 | 1,952 | +1,952 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Felixstowe | 8,942,225 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 5,399,899 |
| Southampton | 4,384,850 |
| London Gateway Port | 4,323,031 |
| East Midlands Airport | 3,955,700 |
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 | 3,832,641 | 5,109,584 | +1,276,943 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 3,036,613 | 2,363,286 | -673,327 |
| Southampton | 1,977,994 | 2,406,856 | +428,862 |
| London Gateway Port | 2,069,251 | 2,253,780 | +184,529 |
| East Midlands Airport | 1,840,329 | 2,115,371 | +275,042 |
| Birmingham Airport | 1,509,202 | 1,965,995 | +456,793 |
| London Stansted Airport | 1,308,081 | 1,205,056 | -103,025 |
| Dover | 1,250,498 | 852,258 | -398,240 |
| Hull | 551,788 | 289,263 | -262,525 |
| Immingham Docks | 353,575 | 433,619 | +80,044 |
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 | 50 |
| Other manufacturing | 31 |
| Manufacture of machinery and equipment n.e.c. | 25 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 21 |
| Architectural and engineering activities; technical testing and analysis | 15 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2025-11 | 42 |
| 2025-10 | 45 |
| 2025-09 | 37 |
| 2025-08 | 41 |
| 2025-07 | 43 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| 3D SYSTEMS EUROPE LIMITED | 46 |
| EOS ELECTRO OPTICAL SYSTEMS LIMITED | 46 |
| RENISHAW P L C | 45 |
| BRITISH POLYTHENE INDUSTRIES LIMITED | 44 |
| HP INC UK LIMITED | 44 |
| 3DGBIRE LTD | 43 |
| ULTIMAKER (GB) LIMITED | 41 |
| E3D-ONLINE LIMITED | 40 |
| DANLY UK LIMITED | 39 |
| THE CARTRIDGE PEOPLE LTD | 34 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 54m+ | 102 |
| 1m-15m | 96 |
| 0-1m | 34 |
| 15m-54m | 21 |
| Other | 20 |
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 | 9,143,316 |
| United States | 4,143,274 |
| Czechia | 1,907,551 |
| Ireland | 1,525,733 |
| China | 954,471 |
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 | 1,049,210 | 8,094,106 | +7,044,896 |
| United States | 2,352,152 | 1,791,122 | -561,030 |
| Czechia | 1,017,584 | 889,967 | -127,617 |
| Ireland | 694,483 | 831,250 | +136,767 |
| China | 568,359 | 386,112 | -182,247 |
| Sweden | 483,335 | 282,642 | -200,693 |
| Israel | 445,215 | 195,853 | -249,362 |
| Austria | 342,267 | 277,691 | -64,576 |
| France | 391,074 | 193,885 | -197,189 |
| Netherlands | 182,504 | 261,799 | +79,295 |
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 | 30,558 |
| Denmark | 19,862 |
| Italy | 4,319 |
| Germany | 415 |
| XI | 196 |
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 | 30,270 | 288 | -29,982 |
| Denmark | 0 | 19,862 | +19,862 |
| Italy | 4,319 | 0 | -4,319 |
| Germany | 415 | 0 | -415 |
| XI | 0 | 196 | +196 |
| Ireland | 69 | 44 | -25 |
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 | 11,091,037 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 10,845,226 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 355,367 |
| Other | 55,463 |
| Road transport | 8,075 |
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 | 6,319,026 | 4,772,011 | -1,547,015 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 2,027,932 | 8,817,294 | +6,789,362 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 24,590 | 330,777 | +306,187 |
| Other | 35,073 | 20,390 | -14,683 |
| Road transport | 8,075 | 0 | -8,075 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 9,407,068 |
| London Stansted Airport | 5,799,167 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 2,263,814 |
| East Midlands Airport | 2,047,285 |
| Holyhead | 1,085,987 |
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 | 1,346,473 | 8,060,595 | +6,714,122 |
| London Stansted Airport | 3,016,290 | 2,782,877 | -233,413 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 1,633,235 | 630,579 | -1,002,656 |
| East Midlands Airport | 1,135,222 | 912,063 | -223,159 |
| Holyhead | 512,133 | 573,854 | +61,721 |
| ZLC | 440,273 | 406,277 | -33,996 |
| Liverpool Docks | 5,523 | 148,479 | +142,956 |
| Manchester Airport | 82,650 | 38,385 | -44,265 |
| London Gateway Port | 24,590 | 95,552 | +70,962 |
| Eurotunnel | 98,472 | 11,360 | -87,112 |
Quick facts
HS code: 84859090
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Spare parts for additive manufacturing machines not covered elsewhere