Import/export HS code 8427: Fork-lift trucks and other lifting trucks
Fork-lift trucks and other vehicles designed for lifting or moving heavy loads. Includes electric and non-electric types
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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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Germany | 550,962,155 |
| France | 358,552,166 |
| Italy | 225,840,700 |
| Netherlands | 219,122,194 |
| Ireland | 201,594,719 |
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 | 261,603,460 | 289,358,695 | +27,755,235 |
| France | 158,856,155 | 199,696,011 | +40,839,856 |
| Italy | 109,008,896 | 116,831,804 | +7,822,908 |
| Netherlands | 63,938,338 | 155,183,856 | +91,245,518 |
| Ireland | 106,734,501 | 94,860,218 | -11,874,283 |
| China | 89,361,575 | 106,120,054 | +16,758,479 |
| Sweden | 102,126,718 | 90,950,954 | -11,175,764 |
| United States | 42,327,581 | 66,701,578 | +24,373,997 |
| Czechia | 37,981,340 | 44,491,243 | +6,509,903 |
| South Korea | 18,562,942 | 12,484,306 | -6,078,636 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Germany | 509,374,656 |
| France | 338,182,642 |
| Italy | 247,382,668 |
| China | 233,769,408 |
| United States | 201,425,791 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Germany | 241,548,609 | 267,826,047 | +26,277,438 |
| France | 149,272,491 | 188,910,151 | +39,637,660 |
| Italy | 119,419,723 | 127,962,945 | +8,543,222 |
| China | 103,315,683 | 130,453,725 | +27,138,042 |
| United States | 48,088,346 | 153,337,445 | +105,249,099 |
| Sweden | 105,059,893 | 94,542,315 | -10,517,578 |
| Ireland | 100,129,943 | 89,639,295 | -10,490,648 |
| Czechia | 39,181,179 | 44,522,176 | +5,340,997 |
| Finland | 16,180,335 | 22,981,239 | +6,800,904 |
| Spain | 19,846,628 | 18,137,652 | -1,708,976 |
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 | 59 |
| West Midlands | 55 |
| Inner London - West | 47 |
| Greater Manchester | 46 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 43 |
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 | 38 | 39 | +1 |
| West Midlands | 29 | 39 | +10 |
| Inner London - West | 23 | 33 | +10 |
| Greater Manchester | 26 | 31 | +5 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 26 | 27 | +1 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 27 | 34 | +7 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 20 | 23 | +3 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 18 | 25 | +7 |
| West Yorkshire | 17 | 21 | +4 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 18 | 21 | +3 |
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) | 1,750,208,310 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 545,096,579 |
| Other | 37,974,472 |
| Air transport | 7,330,367 |
| Road transport | 1,115,417 |
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) | 789,584,979 | 960,623,331 | +171,038,352 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 269,547,072 | 275,549,507 | +6,002,435 |
| Other | 18,026,946 | 19,947,526 | +1,920,580 |
| Air transport | 3,467,201 | 3,863,166 | +395,965 |
| Road transport | 557,342 | 558,075 | +733 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover | 573,883,019 |
| Immingham Docks | 464,355,790 |
| Portsmouth | 217,765,058 |
| Felixstowe | 178,546,908 |
| Southampton | 133,243,604 |
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 | 258,004,007 | 315,879,012 | +57,875,005 |
| Immingham Docks | 216,357,495 | 247,998,295 | +31,640,800 |
| Portsmouth | 88,527,621 | 129,237,437 | +40,709,816 |
| Felixstowe | 93,958,119 | 84,588,789 | -9,369,330 |
| Southampton | 59,143,975 | 74,099,629 | +14,955,654 |
| Holyhead | 48,015,522 | 56,204,809 | +8,189,287 |
| Eurotunnel | 34,784,531 | 64,104,121 | +29,319,590 |
| London | 48,317,680 | 44,324,802 | -3,992,878 |
| Poole | 49,301,675 | 37,853,357 | -11,448,318 |
| Liverpool Docks | 52,684,936 | 33,811,831 | -18,873,105 |
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 | 268 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 122 |
| Manufacture of machinery and equipment n.e.c. | 56 |
| Office administrative, office support and other business support activities | 47 |
| Rental and leasing activities | 45 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-04 | 125 |
| 2026-03 | 131 |
| 2026-02 | 127 |
| 2026-01 | 117 |
| 2025-12 | 112 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| TACKLESTORE LIMITED | 120 |
| HYSTER-YALE UK LIMITED | 108 |
| GHL LIFTRUCKS LIMITED | 101 |
| HANDLING EQUIPMENT UK LIMITED | 98 |
| SHS HANDLING SOLUTIONS LTD | 98 |
| LOMART LIMITED | 94 |
| DOOSAN BOBCAT UK NORTHAMPTON LTD. | 84 |
| H C SLINGSBY P L C | 74 |
| COLUMBUS MCKINNON CORPORATION LIMITED | 70 |
| TOYOTA MATERIAL HANDLING UK LIMITED | 69 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 368 |
| 54m+ | 271 |
| 0-1m | 146 |
| 15m-54m | 91 |
| Other | 62 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| United States | 1,149,996,940 |
| France | 344,793,289 |
| Germany | 148,799,259 |
| Netherlands | 136,248,934 |
| Spain | 136,188,729 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | 672,524,377 | 477,472,563 | -195,051,814 |
| France | 166,978,481 | 177,814,808 | +10,836,327 |
| Germany | 65,575,808 | 83,223,451 | +17,647,643 |
| Netherlands | 67,517,504 | 68,731,430 | +1,213,926 |
| Spain | 69,399,481 | 66,789,248 | -2,610,233 |
| Ireland | 57,565,312 | 61,431,721 | +3,866,409 |
| Australia | 52,075,133 | 50,814,947 | -1,260,186 |
| Turkey | 53,972,508 | 42,462,256 | -11,510,252 |
| Belgium | 43,176,182 | 52,376,159 | +9,199,977 |
| Poland | 39,962,029 | 43,142,276 | +3,180,247 |
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 | 216,767,898 |
| Germany | 4,563,972 |
| France | 2,935,540 |
| Ireland | 2,379,999 |
| Italy | 1,349,137 |
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 | 122,402,134 | 94,365,764 | -28,036,370 |
| Germany | 1,544,269 | 3,019,703 | +1,475,434 |
| France | 1,565,011 | 1,370,529 | -194,482 |
| Ireland | 1,493,727 | 886,272 | -607,455 |
| Italy | 815,521 | 533,616 | -281,905 |
| China | 343,847 | 973,553 | +629,706 |
| Canada | 313,718 | 405,182 | +91,464 |
| Sweden | 91,017 | 257,971 | +166,954 |
| Nicaragua | 261,136 | 71,292 | -189,844 |
| South Korea | 194,607 | 47,264 | -147,343 |
Export volume by transport
What this shows: Export value by transport mode used to ship goods from the UK.
Top 5 values
| Transport | £ |
|---|---|
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,425,672,298 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 1,411,091,825 |
| Other | 235,977,419 |
| Air transport | 5,820,842 |
| Road transport | 427,995 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 794,493,580 | 631,178,718 | -163,314,862 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 689,706,988 | 721,384,837 | +31,677,849 |
| Other | 131,596,434 | 104,380,985 | -27,215,449 |
| Air transport | 2,597,150 | 3,223,692 | +626,542 |
| Road transport | 299,764 | 128,231 | -171,533 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 848,989,819 |
| Southampton | 705,471,956 |
| Liverpool Docks | 503,925,444 |
| 000 | 235,977,419 |
| London Gateway Port | 154,894,250 |
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 | 407,496,056 | 441,493,763 | +33,997,707 |
| Southampton | 356,991,952 | 348,480,004 | -8,511,948 |
| Liverpool Docks | 346,057,686 | 157,867,758 | -188,189,928 |
| 000 | 131,596,434 | 104,380,985 | -27,215,449 |
| London Gateway Port | 85,897,109 | 68,997,141 | -16,899,968 |
| Felixstowe | 50,183,111 | 84,392,901 | +34,209,790 |
| Belfast Port | 46,163,615 | 51,440,486 | +5,276,871 |
| Immingham Docks | 39,301,545 | 51,808,066 | +12,506,521 |
| Portsmouth | 26,316,081 | 38,865,694 | +12,549,613 |
| Avonmouth Docks | 40,019,671 | 15,322,117 | -24,697,554 |
Related HS codes
What this shows: Sibling or child HS codes in the same classification branch.
Quick facts
HS code: 8427
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Fork-lift trucks and other vehicles designed for lifting or moving heavy loads. Includes electric and non-electric types