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 | 1,105,726 |
| Germany | 966,228 |
| Netherlands | 729,435 |
| Iceland | 553,443 |
| China | 443,243 |
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 | 214,541 | 891,185 | +676,644 |
| Germany | 499,902 | 466,326 | -33,576 |
| Netherlands | 474,410 | 255,025 | -219,385 |
| Iceland | 501,003 | 52,440 | -448,563 |
| China | 282,153 | 161,090 | -121,063 |
| Ireland | 167,445 | 236,884 | +69,439 |
| France | 231,547 | 151,680 | -79,867 |
| Japan | 135,001 | 147,070 | +12,069 |
| Spain | 930 | 238,866 | +237,936 |
| Portugal | 225,139 | 0 | -225,139 |
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 | 1,105,726 |
| Germany | 942,232 |
| Iceland | 784,874 |
| Japan | 580,683 |
| Denmark | 422,577 |
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 | 214,541 | 891,185 | +676,644 |
| Germany | 377,456 | 564,776 | +187,320 |
| Iceland | 732,434 | 52,440 | -679,994 |
| Japan | 280,402 | 300,281 | +19,879 |
| Denmark | 338,723 | 83,854 | -254,869 |
| China | 251,043 | 160,217 | -90,826 |
| Spain | 0 | 239,775 | +239,775 |
| Portugal | 225,139 | 0 | -225,139 |
| United Kingdom | 89,785 | 122,540 | +32,755 |
| Ireland | 36,189 | 104,443 | +68,254 |
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 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 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 | 11 | 4 | -7 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 3 | 3 | +0 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 1 | 4 | +3 |
| Gloucestershire and Wiltshire | 3 | 2 | -1 |
| Greater Manchester | 2 | 3 | +1 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 2 | 3 | +1 |
| North Eastern Scotland | 1 | 3 | +2 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 4 | 2 | -2 |
| West Midlands | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| 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) | 3,431,056 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,420,766 |
| Air transport | 1,124,490 |
| Other | 255,987 |
| 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) | 1,371,945 | 2,059,111 | +687,166 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,019,516 | 401,250 | -618,266 |
| Air transport | 487,495 | 636,995 | +149,500 |
| Other | 131,256 | 124,731 | -6,525 |
| 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 | 1,710,378 |
| Immingham Docks | 1,036,895 |
| Eurotunnel | 748,000 |
| Harwich | 352,376 |
| East Midlands Airport | 339,625 |
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 | 714,373 | 996,005 | +281,632 |
| Immingham Docks | 663,576 | 373,319 | -290,257 |
| Eurotunnel | 233,606 | 514,394 | +280,788 |
| Harwich | 268,119 | 84,257 | -183,862 |
| East Midlands Airport | 125,903 | 213,722 | +87,819 |
| 000 | 131,256 | 124,731 | -6,525 |
| Birmingham Airport | 152,576 | 98,620 | -53,956 |
| Felixstowe | 117,728 | 128,016 | +10,288 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 97,293 | 131,730 | +34,437 |
| Thamesport | 184,485 | 31,815 | -152,670 |
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 | 26 |
| Manufacture of food products | 14 |
| Manufacture of machinery and equipment n.e.c. | 14 |
| 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 |
|---|---|
| 2026-04 | 9 |
| 2026-03 | 10 |
| 2026-02 | 8 |
| 2026-01 | 7 |
| 2025-12 | 4 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| SIEMENS PLC | 43 |
| ITW LIMITED | 33 |
| BIZERBA (U.K.) LIMITED | 22 |
| ISHIDA EUROPE LTD. | 12 |
| OMORI MACHINERY UK LTD | 11 |
| CHEMIGRAPHIC LIMITED | 11 |
| KORBOND INDUSTRIES LIMITED | 11 |
| MAREL GB LTD | 10 |
| WAM ENGINEERING LIMITED | 7 |
| QLAR PNEUMATIC CONVEYING UK LTD | 7 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 54m+ | 42 |
| 1m-15m | 23 |
| 15m-54m | 16 |
| 0-1m | 11 |
| Other | 5 |
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 | 1,905,932 |
| United States | 1,704,961 |
| France | 569,095 |
| Ireland | 260,778 |
| Czechia | 245,259 |
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 | 925,186 | 980,746 | +55,560 |
| United States | 999,958 | 705,003 | -294,955 |
| France | 233,974 | 335,121 | +101,147 |
| Ireland | 175,202 | 85,576 | -89,626 |
| Czechia | 200,556 | 44,703 | -155,853 |
| Norway | 194,965 | 1,795 | -193,170 |
| Chile | 90,196 | 81,654 | -8,542 |
| Germany | 121,825 | 47,263 | -74,562 |
| Brazil | 0 | 156,685 | +156,685 |
| Argentina | 60,558 | 58,676 | -1,882 |
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 | 41,072 | 43,208 | +2,136 |
| Nicaragua | 1,784 | 9,323 | +7,539 |
| 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) | 3,509,745 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 2,182,310 |
| Air transport | 876,133 |
| 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) | 1,847,838 | 1,661,907 | -185,931 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,206,875 | 975,435 | -231,440 |
| Air transport | 488,843 | 387,290 | -101,553 |
| Other | 48,944 | 52,531 | +3,587 |
| Road transport | 0 | 2,675 | +2,675 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 2,788,180 |
| Southampton | 946,077 |
| London Gateway Port | 676,409 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 472,902 |
| 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 | 1,508,458 | 1,279,722 | -228,736 |
| Southampton | 392,884 | 553,193 | +160,309 |
| London Gateway Port | 438,869 | 237,540 | -201,329 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 228,195 | 244,707 | +16,512 |
| Liverpool Docks | 271,692 | 109,416 | -162,276 |
| Dover | 53,408 | 251,913 | +198,505 |
| Immingham Docks | 161,513 | 28,826 | -132,687 |
| East Midlands Airport | 88,386 | 48,493 | -39,893 |
| Holyhead | 99,948 | 31,464 | -68,484 |
| ZLC | 50,299 | 75,735 | +25,436 |
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