Import/export HS code 842320: Conveyor scales
Scales used on conveyors to weigh goods continuously as they move
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Czechia | 1,148,375 |
| Germany | 949,238 |
| Netherlands | 695,655 |
| Iceland | 544,906 |
| China | 401,481 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Czechia | 259,225 | 889,150 | +629,925 |
| Germany | 504,307 | 444,931 | -59,376 |
| Netherlands | 491,547 | 204,108 | -287,439 |
| Iceland | 492,466 | 52,440 | -440,026 |
| China | 243,305 | 158,176 | -85,129 |
| Ireland | 154,322 | 237,510 | +83,188 |
| France | 256,489 | 126,738 | -129,751 |
| Denmark | 116,849 | 166,846 | +49,997 |
| Japan | 85,575 | 171,869 | +86,294 |
| Spain | 0 | 238,866 | +238,866 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Czechia | 1,148,375 |
| Germany | 1,009,200 |
| Iceland | 776,337 |
| Japan | 524,866 |
| Denmark | 474,982 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Czechia | 259,225 | 889,150 | +629,925 |
| Germany | 407,048 | 602,152 | +195,104 |
| Iceland | 723,897 | 52,440 | -671,457 |
| Japan | 231,487 | 293,379 | +61,892 |
| Denmark | 364,084 | 110,898 | -253,186 |
| China | 203,597 | 175,144 | -28,453 |
| Spain | 0 | 239,775 | +239,775 |
| Portugal | 225,139 | 0 | -225,139 |
| United Kingdom | 78,370 | 122,540 | +44,170 |
| Sweden | 39,657 | 152,678 | +113,021 |
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 | 12 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 5 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 5 |
| Gloucestershire and Wiltshire | 4 |
| Greater Manchester | 4 |
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 | 10 | 4 | -6 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 3 | 2 | -1 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 2 | 4 | +2 |
| Gloucestershire and Wiltshire | 3 | 3 | +0 |
| Greater Manchester | 2 | 3 | +1 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 1 | 4 | +3 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 1 | 3 | +2 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 4 | 2 | -2 |
| West Midlands | 2 | 3 | +1 |
| Cambridgeshire and Peterborough | 1 | 2 | +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) | 3,626,770 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,549,006 |
| Air transport | 1,026,712 |
| Other | 249,877 |
| Road transport | 2,392 |
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) | 1,458,741 | 2,168,029 | +709,288 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,050,335 | 498,671 | -551,664 |
| Air transport | 469,133 | 557,579 | +88,446 |
| Other | 115,887 | 133,990 | +18,103 |
| Road transport | 0 | 2,392 | +2,392 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover | 1,779,748 |
| Immingham Docks | 1,187,413 |
| Eurotunnel | 763,581 |
| Harwich | 352,376 |
| East Midlands Airport | 313,582 |
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 | 725,328 | 1,054,420 | +329,092 |
| Immingham Docks | 688,657 | 498,756 | -189,901 |
| Eurotunnel | 262,231 | 501,350 | +239,119 |
| Harwich | 304,253 | 48,123 | -256,130 |
| East Midlands Airport | 162,506 | 151,076 | -11,430 |
| Felixstowe | 117,728 | 134,235 | +16,507 |
| 000 | 115,887 | 133,990 | +18,103 |
| Birmingham Airport | 109,594 | 111,914 | +2,320 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 95,898 | 122,597 | +26,699 |
| Thamesport | 183,053 | 31,815 | -151,238 |
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
|
27 |
|
Manufacture of food products
|
14 |
|
Manufacture of machinery and equipment n.e.c.
|
13 |
|
Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles
|
7 |
|
Manufacture of computer, electronic and optical products
|
6 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-05 | 11 |
| 2026-04 | 9 |
| 2026-03 | 10 |
| 2026-02 | 8 |
| 2026-01 | 7 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| SIEMENS PLC | 44 |
| ITW LIMITED | 34 |
| BIZERBA (U.K.) LIMITED | 23 |
| ISHIDA EUROPE LTD. | 13 |
| KORBOND INDUSTRIES LIMITED | 12 |
| OMORI MACHINERY UK LTD | 11 |
| CHEMIGRAPHIC LIMITED | 11 |
| MAREL GB LTD | 10 |
| SAVECO ENVIRONMENTAL LIMITED | 7 |
| WAM ENGINEERING LIMITED | 7 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 54m+ | 44 |
| 1m-15m | 26 |
| 15m-54m | 13 |
| 0-1m | 9 |
| Other | 4 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Netherlands | 1,843,970 |
| United States | 1,744,336 |
| France | 561,810 |
| Czechia | 245,259 |
| Ireland | 232,934 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Netherlands | 982,465 | 861,505 | -120,960 |
| United States | 1,251,965 | 492,371 | -759,594 |
| France | 262,207 | 299,603 | +37,396 |
| Czechia | 200,556 | 44,703 | -155,853 |
| Ireland | 164,778 | 68,156 | -96,622 |
| Germany | 121,861 | 83,400 | -38,461 |
| Chile | 141,534 | 30,316 | -111,218 |
| Australia | 101,463 | 59,669 | -41,794 |
| Brazil | 0 | 156,685 | +156,685 |
| Norway | 123,499 | 1,795 | -121,704 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| XI | 84,280 |
| Nicaragua | 11,107 |
| Ireland | 6,088 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| XI | 51,335 | 32,945 | -18,390 |
| Nicaragua | 3,941 | 7,166 | +3,225 |
| Ireland | 6,088 | 0 | -6,088 |
Export volume by transport
What this shows: Export value by transport mode used to ship goods from the UK.
Top 5 values
| Transport | £ |
|---|---|
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 3,416,992 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 2,200,165 |
| Air transport | 944,882 |
| Other | 101,475 |
| Road transport | 2,675 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 1,901,706 | 1,515,286 | -386,420 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,442,193 | 757,972 | -684,221 |
| Air transport | 497,775 | 447,107 | -50,668 |
| Other | 61,364 | 40,111 | -21,253 |
| Road transport | 2,675 | 0 | -2,675 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 2,713,935 |
| Southampton | 946,077 |
| London Gateway Port | 725,158 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 558,555 |
| Liverpool Docks | 381,108 |
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 | 1,553,020 | 1,160,915 | -392,105 |
| Southampton | 615,492 | 330,585 | -284,907 |
| London Gateway Port | 476,782 | 248,376 | -228,406 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 249,700 | 308,855 | +59,155 |
| Liverpool Docks | 277,383 | 103,725 | -173,658 |
| Dover | 80,223 | 225,098 | +144,875 |
| Immingham Docks | 130,619 | 28,826 | -101,793 |
| East Midlands Airport | 81,625 | 53,028 | -28,597 |
| ZLC | 53,521 | 68,345 | +14,824 |
| Harwich | 49,950 | 63,608 | +13,658 |
Related HS codes
What this shows: Sibling or child HS codes in the same classification branch.
Quick facts
HS code: 842320
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Scales used on conveyors to weigh goods continuously as they move