Import/export HS code 842542: Hydraulic jacks and hoists
Hydraulic-powered jacks and hoists for lifting heavy objects, commonly used in construction or automotive work
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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 | £ |
|---|---|
| China | 42,167,418 |
| Germany | 11,200,368 |
| Italy | 9,449,103 |
| France | 7,615,443 |
| United States | 7,191,770 |
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 | 20,344,772 | 21,822,646 | +1,477,874 |
| Germany | 5,284,301 | 5,916,067 | +631,766 |
| Italy | 3,992,216 | 5,456,887 | +1,464,671 |
| France | 3,558,152 | 4,057,291 | +499,139 |
| United States | 2,938,575 | 4,253,195 | +1,314,620 |
| Netherlands | 3,731,920 | 3,040,061 | -691,859 |
| Denmark | 3,307,084 | 2,560,567 | -746,517 |
| Spain | 1,788,542 | 1,773,941 | -14,601 |
| Poland | 1,978,930 | 1,149,081 | -829,849 |
| India | 1,216,255 | 1,142,458 | -73,797 |
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 | 49,253,605 |
| Germany | 12,843,450 |
| Italy | 9,514,326 |
| United States | 8,777,927 |
| France | 6,659,217 |
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 | 24,547,916 | 24,705,689 | +157,773 |
| Germany | 6,762,285 | 6,081,165 | -681,120 |
| Italy | 3,831,357 | 5,682,969 | +1,851,612 |
| United States | 3,335,551 | 5,442,376 | +2,106,825 |
| France | 3,452,267 | 3,206,950 | -245,317 |
| Denmark | 3,010,215 | 2,296,815 | -713,400 |
| United Kingdom | 2,258,446 | 1,840,923 | -417,523 |
| Netherlands | 1,042,298 | 1,631,143 | +588,845 |
| India | 1,244,614 | 1,166,359 | -78,255 |
| Belgium | 400,583 | 872,081 | +471,498 |
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 | 49 |
| Inner London - West | 46 |
| West Midlands | 43 |
| Greater Manchester | 37 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 32 |
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 | 32 | 32 | +0 |
| Inner London - West | 26 | 29 | +3 |
| West Midlands | 32 | 26 | -6 |
| Greater Manchester | 23 | 24 | +1 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 21 | 21 | +0 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 21 | 21 | +0 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 21 | 24 | +3 |
| West Yorkshire | 22 | 21 | -1 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 15 | 20 | +5 |
| Essex | 23 | 20 | -3 |
Import volume by transport
What this shows: Import value by transport mode used to bring goods into the UK.
Top 5 values
| Transport | £ |
|---|---|
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 47,264,942 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 42,694,916 |
| Air transport | 16,044,072 |
| Other | 5,500,109 |
| Road transport | 363,169 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 21,581,073 | 25,683,869 | +4,102,796 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 21,753,404 | 20,941,512 | -811,892 |
| Air transport | 6,253,278 | 9,790,794 | +3,537,516 |
| Other | 4,388,551 | 1,111,558 | -3,276,993 |
| Road transport | 105,501 | 257,668 | +152,167 |
| Rail transport | 0 | 34,340 | +34,340 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Felixstowe | 24,430,917 |
| Dover | 16,764,943 |
| Southampton | 10,869,254 |
| Eurotunnel | 7,927,290 |
| Immingham Docks | 6,685,198 |
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 | 12,485,237 | 11,945,680 | -539,557 |
| Dover | 8,443,665 | 8,321,278 | -122,387 |
| Southampton | 5,271,808 | 5,597,446 | +325,638 |
| Eurotunnel | 3,957,424 | 3,969,866 | +12,442 |
| Immingham Docks | 3,186,410 | 3,498,788 | +312,378 |
| 000 | 4,388,551 | 1,111,558 | -3,276,993 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 1,820,442 | 3,419,433 | +1,598,991 |
| London Gateway Port | 1,330,772 | 2,768,689 | +1,437,917 |
| Harwich | 2,619,464 | 1,283,582 | -1,335,882 |
| 499 | 2,291 | 3,563,491 | +3,561,200 |
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 | 159 |
| Manufacture of machinery and equipment n.e.c. | 102 |
| Repair and installation of machinery and equipment | 62 |
| Wholesale and retail trade and repair of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 59 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 49 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-04 | 124 |
| 2026-03 | 126 |
| 2026-02 | 129 |
| 2026-01 | 104 |
| 2025-12 | 99 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| HALFORDS LIMITED | 122 |
| JACK SEALEY LIMITED | 121 |
| CLARKE INTERNATIONAL LIMITED | 120 |
| DRAPER TOOLS LIMITED | 112 |
| SNAP-ON U.K. HOLDINGS LIMITED | 112 |
| HI-FORCE LIMITED | 95 |
| HILKA TOOLS (UK) LIMITED | 94 |
| TACKLESTORE LIMITED | 89 |
| BRITISH AIRWAYS PLC | 85 |
| LIFTMASTER LIMITED | 67 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 298 |
| 54m+ | 274 |
| 15m-54m | 96 |
| Other | 72 |
| 0-1m | 48 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Spain | 10,347,107 |
| United States | 9,630,883 |
| United Arab Emirates | 7,879,105 |
| Netherlands | 4,595,005 |
| India | 4,046,367 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spain | 6,816,302 | 3,530,805 | -3,285,497 |
| United States | 6,289,605 | 3,341,278 | -2,948,327 |
| United Arab Emirates | 5,602,118 | 2,276,987 | -3,325,131 |
| Netherlands | 2,579,933 | 2,015,072 | -564,861 |
| India | 3,064,030 | 982,337 | -2,081,693 |
| France | 2,375,493 | 1,284,702 | -1,090,791 |
| Germany | 1,934,588 | 1,533,801 | -400,787 |
| Ireland | 1,268,893 | 1,258,122 | -10,771 |
| Italy | 538,222 | 1,350,794 | +812,572 |
| Japan | 404,222 | 1,386,622 | +982,400 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| China | 324,141 |
| Italy | 25,357 |
| Netherlands | 11,528 |
| Ireland | 6,705 |
| Bulgaria | 6,535 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| China | 167,988 | 156,153 | -11,835 |
| Italy | 10,268 | 15,089 | +4,821 |
| Netherlands | 0 | 11,528 | +11,528 |
| Ireland | 3,542 | 3,163 | -379 |
| Bulgaria | 0 | 6,535 | +6,535 |
| XI | 4,154 | 1,224 | -2,930 |
| Denmark | 0 | 3,069 | +3,069 |
| Sweden | 0 | 2,835 | +2,835 |
| Switzerland | 1,633 | 516 | -1,117 |
| Taiwan | 319 | 1,635 | +1,316 |
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 | 30,992,587 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 26,565,717 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 11,288,653 |
| Other | 417,633 |
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 | 17,725,594 | 13,266,993 | -4,458,601 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 15,809,628 | 10,756,089 | -5,053,539 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 7,621,181 | 3,667,472 | -3,953,709 |
| Other | 203,984 | 213,649 | +9,665 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 15,594,633 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 13,468,726 |
| East Midlands Airport | 7,950,245 |
| London Gateway Port | 6,587,987 |
| Portsmouth | 5,071,509 |
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 | 8,552,640 | 7,041,993 | -1,510,647 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 7,294,074 | 6,174,652 | -1,119,422 |
| East Midlands Airport | 4,735,322 | 3,214,923 | -1,520,399 |
| London Gateway Port | 4,638,668 | 1,949,319 | -2,689,349 |
| Portsmouth | 3,810,413 | 1,261,096 | -2,549,317 |
| London Stansted Airport | 1,522,654 | 1,159,961 | -362,693 |
| Immingham Docks | 1,608,420 | 736,160 | -872,260 |
| Manchester Airport | 1,107,136 | 1,230,406 | +123,270 |
| ZLC | 663,780 | 825,652 | +161,872 |
| Felixstowe | 1,016,369 | 469,202 | -547,167 |
Quick facts
HS code: 842542
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Hydraulic-powered jacks and hoists for lifting heavy objects, commonly used in construction or automotive work