Import/export HS code 842710: Electric fork-lift trucks
Self-propelled trucks powered by electric motors, used for lifting and moving materials
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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 | 444,520,119 |
| Sweden | 179,102,937 |
| Netherlands | 164,592,817 |
| Italy | 150,730,128 |
| Ireland | 146,549,507 |
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 | 216,181,779 | 228,338,340 | +12,156,561 |
| Sweden | 92,180,645 | 86,922,292 | -5,258,353 |
| Netherlands | 39,253,809 | 125,339,008 | +86,085,199 |
| Italy | 69,865,625 | 80,864,503 | +10,998,878 |
| Ireland | 76,278,266 | 70,271,241 | -6,007,025 |
| China | 52,785,159 | 63,766,653 | +10,981,494 |
| United States | 36,386,003 | 57,682,269 | +21,296,266 |
| Czechia | 34,255,555 | 38,987,792 | +4,732,237 |
| France | 26,397,744 | 28,984,770 | +2,587,026 |
| Belgium | 4,976,069 | 13,755,101 | +8,779,032 |
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 | 427,449,184 |
| United States | 191,621,326 |
| Sweden | 183,101,461 |
| Italy | 158,281,562 |
| Ireland | 141,952,323 |
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 | 209,525,854 | 217,923,330 | +8,397,476 |
| United States | 44,334,306 | 147,287,020 | +102,952,714 |
| Sweden | 93,909,213 | 89,192,248 | -4,716,965 |
| Italy | 70,619,714 | 87,661,848 | +17,042,134 |
| Ireland | 73,107,488 | 68,844,835 | -4,262,653 |
| China | 61,353,024 | 76,107,703 | +14,754,679 |
| Czechia | 38,153,158 | 44,247,858 | +6,094,700 |
| France | 25,317,496 | 21,006,522 | -4,310,974 |
| Finland | 16,108,037 | 22,913,024 | +6,804,987 |
| South Korea | 12,757,736 | 6,560,203 | -6,197,533 |
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 | 29 |
| West Midlands | 25 |
| Inner London - West | 24 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 24 |
| Greater Manchester | 19 |
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 | 20 | 23 | +3 |
| West Midlands | 12 | 19 | +7 |
| Inner London - West | 13 | 16 | +3 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 13 | 21 | +8 |
| Greater Manchester | 7 | 14 | +7 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 10 | 13 | +3 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 10 | 12 | +2 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 9 | 13 | +4 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 8 | 11 | +3 |
| West Yorkshire | 8 | 9 | +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) | 1,129,481,999 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 381,692,003 |
| Other | 10,757,738 |
| Air transport | 3,157,975 |
| Road transport | 375,436 |
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) | 494,102,681 | 635,379,318 | +141,276,637 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 194,870,743 | 186,821,260 | -8,049,483 |
| Other | 6,137,952 | 4,619,786 | -1,518,166 |
| Air transport | 1,481,547 | 1,676,428 | +194,881 |
| Road transport | 284,272 | 91,164 | -193,108 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover | 416,382,267 |
| Immingham Docks | 401,474,511 |
| Felixstowe | 129,415,097 |
| Eurotunnel | 79,960,259 |
| Holyhead | 74,627,492 |
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 | 182,426,453 | 233,955,814 | +51,529,361 |
| Immingham Docks | 182,214,426 | 219,260,085 | +37,045,659 |
| Felixstowe | 68,875,986 | 60,539,111 | -8,336,875 |
| Eurotunnel | 25,964,931 | 53,995,328 | +28,030,397 |
| Holyhead | 34,125,860 | 40,501,632 | +6,375,772 |
| Southampton | 32,410,327 | 39,618,773 | +7,208,446 |
| London | 36,346,290 | 34,487,201 | -1,859,089 |
| Liverpool Docks | 39,108,694 | 26,608,236 | -12,500,458 |
| Purfleet | 17,025,049 | 19,416,269 | +2,391,220 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 6,451,577 | 29,464,558 | +23,012,981 |
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 | 115 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 51 |
| Manufacture of machinery and equipment n.e.c. | 31 |
| Office administrative, office support and other business support activities | 19 |
| Rental and leasing activities | 18 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-04 | 50 |
| 2026-03 | 64 |
| 2026-02 | 61 |
| 2026-01 | 50 |
| 2025-12 | 46 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 152 |
| 54m+ | 111 |
| 0-1m | 62 |
| 15m-54m | 38 |
| Other | 35 |
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 | 163,598,468 |
| Netherlands | 85,587,120 |
| Belgium | 37,789,174 |
| Germany | 36,776,595 |
| France | 35,979,971 |
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 | 91,677,692 | 71,920,776 | -19,756,916 |
| Netherlands | 42,670,650 | 42,916,470 | +245,820 |
| Belgium | 14,458,806 | 23,330,368 | +8,871,562 |
| Germany | 19,092,173 | 17,684,422 | -1,407,751 |
| France | 18,855,848 | 17,124,123 | -1,731,725 |
| Spain | 16,204,504 | 13,153,498 | -3,051,006 |
| Italy | 14,548,865 | 4,199,792 | -10,349,073 |
| Ireland | 9,303,119 | 8,357,596 | -945,523 |
| Poland | 7,261,340 | 7,533,964 | +272,624 |
| Turkey | 9,152,261 | 5,182,983 | -3,969,278 |
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 | 141,755,544 |
| Ireland | 2,104,657 |
| China | 219,933 |
| France | 57,645 |
| Germany | 39,000 |
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 | 82,678,747 | 59,076,797 | -23,601,950 |
| Ireland | 1,298,562 | 806,095 | -492,467 |
| China | 0 | 219,933 | +219,933 |
| France | 31,554 | 26,091 | -5,463 |
| Germany | 0 | 39,000 | +39,000 |
| Netherlands | 0 | 29,897 | +29,897 |
| Belgium | 6,464 | 9,786 | +3,322 |
| Nicaragua | 16,092 | 0 | -16,092 |
| Canada | 10,532 | 0 | -10,532 |
| South Korea | 7,467 | 0 | -7,467 |
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) | 277,330,685 |
| Other | 144,741,034 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 130,097,497 |
| Air transport | 3,851,858 |
| Road transport | 263,585 |
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) | 135,983,187 | 141,347,498 | +5,364,311 |
| Other | 84,224,401 | 60,516,633 | -23,707,768 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 75,945,884 | 54,151,613 | -21,794,271 |
| Air transport | 1,604,926 | 2,246,932 | +642,006 |
| Road transport | 137,461 | 126,124 | -11,337 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| 000 | 144,741,034 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 97,961,426 |
| Liverpool Docks | 77,182,587 |
| London Gateway Port | 62,494,671 |
| Belfast Port | 42,905,654 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| 000 | 84,224,401 | 60,516,633 | -23,707,768 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 46,313,381 | 51,648,045 | +5,334,664 |
| Liverpool Docks | 39,243,438 | 37,939,149 | -1,304,289 |
| London Gateway Port | 54,047,461 | 8,447,210 | -45,600,251 |
| Belfast Port | 20,570,668 | 22,334,986 | +1,764,318 |
| Southampton | 10,777,234 | 30,048,651 | +19,271,417 |
| Immingham Docks | 13,866,013 | 13,269,857 | -596,156 |
| London | 10,317,181 | 10,967,649 | +650,468 |
| Felixstowe | 2,646,749 | 7,573,023 | +4,926,274 |
| Harwich | 3,435,376 | 3,598,112 | +162,736 |
Related HS codes
What this shows: Sibling or child HS codes in the same classification branch.
Quick facts
HS code: 842710
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Self-propelled trucks powered by electric motors, used for lifting and moving materials