Import/export HS code 842489: Various spraying equipment
Other types of spraying machines not specified 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Germany | 68,191,928 |
| China | 50,826,818 |
| Italy | 38,701,077 |
| United States | 23,174,757 |
| Netherlands | 14,965,771 |
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 | 35,554,520 | 32,637,408 | -2,917,112 |
| China | 24,523,425 | 26,303,393 | +1,779,968 |
| Italy | 20,787,769 | 17,913,308 | -2,874,461 |
| United States | 7,414,996 | 15,759,761 | +8,344,765 |
| Netherlands | 6,980,749 | 7,985,022 | +1,004,273 |
| France | 5,822,253 | 7,920,405 | +2,098,152 |
| Switzerland | 2,745,012 | 3,858,828 | +1,113,816 |
| Belgium | 3,372,661 | 3,003,843 | -368,818 |
| Spain | 1,076,137 | 2,281,894 | +1,205,757 |
| Poland | 1,023,424 | 1,538,716 | +515,292 |
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 | 64,495,383 |
| Germany | 61,569,402 |
| Italy | 40,222,499 |
| United States | 30,420,424 |
| France | 13,548,761 |
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 | 30,325,358 | 34,170,025 | +3,844,667 |
| Germany | 29,742,849 | 31,826,553 | +2,083,704 |
| Italy | 22,751,471 | 17,471,028 | -5,280,443 |
| United States | 11,802,538 | 18,617,886 | +6,815,348 |
| France | 7,221,149 | 6,327,612 | -893,537 |
| Switzerland | 2,639,941 | 2,947,557 | +307,616 |
| Netherlands | 1,807,191 | 2,238,937 | +431,746 |
| Austria | 1,864,048 | 1,123,300 | -740,748 |
| Romania | 650,455 | 1,965,175 | +1,314,720 |
| Denmark | 1,616,971 | 937,737 | -679,234 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Inner London - West | 86 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 78 |
| Greater Manchester | 73 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 73 |
| West Midlands | 63 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Inner London - West | 51 | 62 | +11 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 55 | 54 | -1 |
| Greater Manchester | 53 | 51 | -2 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 47 | 51 | +4 |
| West Midlands | 39 | 48 | +9 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 36 | 38 | +2 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 34 | 38 | +4 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 31 | 27 | -4 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 27 | 31 | +4 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 26 | 31 | +5 |
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) | 135,987,294 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 77,546,916 |
| Air transport | 33,132,237 |
| Road transport | 4,411,814 |
| Other | 2,565,419 |
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) | 69,657,003 | 66,330,291 | -3,326,712 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 34,317,908 | 43,229,008 | +8,911,100 |
| Air transport | 15,136,143 | 17,996,094 | +2,859,951 |
| Road transport | 1,650,344 | 2,761,470 | +1,111,126 |
| Other | 1,347,704 | 1,217,715 | -129,989 |
| Rail transport | 37,789 | 0 | -37,789 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover | 57,126,649 |
| Felixstowe | 31,243,128 |
| Eurotunnel | 26,425,434 |
| Southampton | 22,489,220 |
| Killingholme | 13,777,542 |
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 | 25,308,633 | 31,818,016 | +6,509,383 |
| Felixstowe | 15,015,294 | 16,227,834 | +1,212,540 |
| Eurotunnel | 14,973,989 | 11,451,445 | -3,522,544 |
| Southampton | 10,207,206 | 12,282,014 | +2,074,808 |
| Killingholme | 8,241,843 | 5,535,699 | -2,706,144 |
| Immingham Docks | 7,026,217 | 6,030,285 | -995,932 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 5,682,136 | 5,704,793 | +22,657 |
| London Gateway Port | 4,156,255 | 6,359,508 | +2,203,253 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 4,877,555 | 4,424,452 | -453,103 |
| East Midlands Airport | 3,553,918 | 3,822,945 | +269,027 |
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 | 367 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 186 |
| Manufacture of chemicals and chemical products | 87 |
| Manufacture of machinery and equipment n.e.c. | 84 |
| Other manufacturing | 83 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-04 | 226 |
| 2026-03 | 247 |
| 2026-02 | 203 |
| 2026-01 | 200 |
| 2025-12 | 212 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| NORCROS GROUP (HOLDINGS) LIMITED | 124 |
| RELIABLE FIRE SPRINKLER (UK) LIMITED | 124 |
| KOHLER MIRA LIMITED | 122 |
| GOJO INDUSTRIES - EUROPE LIMITED | 99 |
| TRAVIS PERKINS PLC | 90 |
| ASDA STORES LIMITED | 89 |
| ARGOS LIMITED | 89 |
| HILKA TOOLS (UK) LIMITED | 81 |
| ESCENTIAL LIMITED | 81 |
| PI-KEM LIMITED | 80 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 508 |
| 54m+ | 399 |
| 0-1m | 176 |
| 15m-54m | 144 |
| Other | 93 |
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 | 73,707,135 |
| China | 11,650,366 |
| India | 8,401,014 |
| Singapore | 7,183,430 |
| Saudi Arabia | 6,791,825 |
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 | 37,861,210 | 35,845,925 | -2,015,285 |
| China | 7,887,465 | 3,762,901 | -4,124,564 |
| India | 4,438,613 | 3,962,401 | -476,212 |
| Singapore | 3,316,259 | 3,867,171 | +550,912 |
| Saudi Arabia | 6,473,359 | 318,466 | -6,154,893 |
| Germany | 3,298,677 | 3,060,250 | -238,427 |
| Norway | 1,251,057 | 4,330,960 | +3,079,903 |
| United States | 2,413,397 | 2,549,583 | +136,186 |
| Ireland | 2,376,518 | 2,459,299 | +82,781 |
| United Arab Emirates | 1,252,397 | 3,213,803 | +1,961,406 |
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 | 925,918 |
| China | 85,415 |
| Malaysia | 5,487 |
| Ireland | 2,787 |
| Germany | 2,760 |
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 | 335,923 | 589,995 | +254,072 |
| China | 45,535 | 39,880 | -5,655 |
| Malaysia | 0 | 5,487 | +5,487 |
| Ireland | 1,504 | 1,283 | -221 |
| Germany | 2,036 | 724 | -1,312 |
| Taiwan | 553 | 329 | -224 |
| Slovakia | 619 | 0 | -619 |
| South Korea | 574 | 0 | -574 |
| Italy | 312 | 201 | -111 |
| Netherlands | 406 | 6 | -400 |
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) | 103,151,673 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 45,783,516 |
| Air transport | 24,329,092 |
| Other | 1,031,242 |
| Road transport | 20,096 |
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) | 51,040,706 | 52,110,967 | +1,070,261 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 25,474,626 | 20,308,890 | -5,165,736 |
| Air transport | 14,287,639 | 10,041,453 | -4,246,186 |
| Other | 390,821 | 640,421 | +249,600 |
| Road transport | 20,096 | 0 | -20,096 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Immingham Docks | 76,040,342 |
| London Gateway Port | 18,380,788 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 18,071,415 |
| Felixstowe | 14,759,959 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 14,459,581 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Immingham Docks | 36,797,754 | 39,242,588 | +2,444,834 |
| London Gateway Port | 8,377,292 | 10,003,496 | +1,626,204 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 9,030,904 | 9,040,511 | +9,607 |
| Felixstowe | 10,440,970 | 4,318,989 | -6,121,981 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 8,579,800 | 5,879,781 | -2,700,019 |
| Southampton | 5,937,482 | 5,805,473 | -132,009 |
| East Midlands Airport | 1,852,873 | 1,540,562 | -312,311 |
| ZLC | 1,201,591 | 1,346,723 | +145,132 |
| Liverpool Docks | 1,229,253 | 1,020,555 | -208,698 |
| Manchester Airport | 1,225,849 | 653,021 | -572,828 |
Related HS codes
What this shows: Sibling or child HS codes in the same classification branch.
Quick facts
HS code: 842489
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Other types of spraying machines not specified elsewhere