Import/export HS code 84271010: Electric fork-lift trucks with high lifting capacity
Electric fork-lift trucks that can lift loads to a height of 1 meter or more
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 | 381,674,347 |
| Ireland | 145,752,008 |
| Sweden | 140,862,386 |
| Italy | 132,273,018 |
| Czechia | 73,126,444 |
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 | 182,508,275 | 199,166,072 | +16,657,797 |
| Ireland | 76,163,632 | 69,588,376 | -6,575,256 |
| Sweden | 70,780,974 | 70,081,412 | -699,562 |
| Italy | 61,380,705 | 70,892,313 | +9,511,608 |
| Czechia | 34,252,529 | 38,873,915 | +4,621,386 |
| Netherlands | 24,375,356 | 33,058,872 | +8,683,516 |
| China | 25,002,372 | 31,587,712 | +6,585,340 |
| France | 9,577,986 | 14,378,534 | +4,800,548 |
| South Korea | 12,801,553 | 5,514,670 | -7,286,883 |
| India | 8,941,394 | 5,624,820 | -3,316,574 |
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 | 367,701,829 |
| Sweden | 143,248,887 |
| Ireland | 141,703,465 |
| Italy | 138,289,173 |
| Czechia | 82,089,140 |
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 | 177,554,297 | 190,147,532 | +12,593,235 |
| Sweden | 71,527,997 | 71,720,890 | +192,893 |
| Ireland | 73,065,230 | 68,638,235 | -4,426,995 |
| Italy | 61,493,875 | 76,795,298 | +15,301,423 |
| Czechia | 38,150,132 | 43,939,008 | +5,788,876 |
| China | 28,831,768 | 39,386,868 | +10,555,100 |
| Finland | 12,493,903 | 18,415,697 | +5,921,794 |
| South Korea | 12,736,488 | 6,542,882 | -6,193,606 |
| France | 8,958,699 | 6,658,988 | -2,299,711 |
| India | 9,445,634 | 5,916,314 | -3,529,320 |
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 | 19 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 16 |
| Greater Manchester | 12 |
| West Midlands | 11 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 10 |
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 | 15 | 13 | -2 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 9 | 15 | +6 |
| Greater Manchester | 6 | 8 | +2 |
| West Midlands | 5 | 8 | +3 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 6 | 7 | +1 |
| Inner London - West | 6 | 5 | -1 |
| West Yorkshire | 6 | 5 | -1 |
| East Yorkshire and Northern Lincolnshire | 5 | 5 | +0 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 6 | 6 | +0 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 4 | 6 | +2 |
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) | 817,776,128 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 270,165,342 |
| Other | 9,781,727 |
| Air transport | 963,120 |
| Road transport | 122,895 |
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) | 391,551,334 | 426,224,794 | +34,673,460 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 135,310,440 | 134,854,902 | -455,538 |
| Other | 5,483,098 | 4,298,629 | -1,184,469 |
| Air transport | 480,995 | 482,125 | +1,130 |
| Road transport | 102,980 | 19,915 | -83,065 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover | 346,862,786 |
| Immingham Docks | 257,750,796 |
| Felixstowe | 87,613,825 |
| Holyhead | 74,578,926 |
| Liverpool Docks | 65,335,483 |
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 | 162,443,239 | 184,419,547 | +21,976,308 |
| Immingham Docks | 122,638,834 | 135,111,962 | +12,473,128 |
| Felixstowe | 46,538,749 | 41,075,076 | -5,463,673 |
| Holyhead | 34,077,294 | 40,501,632 | +6,424,338 |
| Liverpool Docks | 39,044,812 | 26,290,671 | -12,754,141 |
| London | 27,383,876 | 28,063,439 | +679,563 |
| Southampton | 23,619,048 | 27,260,184 | +3,641,136 |
| Killingholme | 12,355,164 | 13,961,248 | +1,606,084 |
| Eurotunnel | 13,927,500 | 11,538,864 | -2,388,636 |
| Purfleet | 11,142,207 | 14,039,828 | +2,897,621 |
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 | 58 |
| Manufacture of machinery and equipment n.e.c. | 24 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 15 |
| Rental and leasing activities | 14 |
| Repair and installation of machinery and equipment | 12 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-04 | 29 |
| 2026-03 | 30 |
| 2026-02 | 31 |
| 2026-01 | 23 |
| 2025-12 | 26 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| HYSTER-YALE UK LIMITED | 81 |
| TOYOTA MATERIAL HANDLING UK LIMITED | 52 |
| JUNGHEINRICH UK LIMITED | 52 |
| LOGISNEXT UK LIMITED | 52 |
| STILL MATERIALS HANDLING LIMITED | 52 |
| BRIGGS EQUIPMENT UK LIMITED | 50 |
| TACKLESTORE LIMITED | 49 |
| MANITOU UK LIMITED | 46 |
| CROWN LIFT TRUCKS LIMITED | 41 |
| LINDE MH UK LIMITED | 41 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 70 |
| 54m+ | 70 |
| 15m-54m | 27 |
| 0-1m | 19 |
| Other | 15 |
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 | 138,086,239 |
| Netherlands | 83,419,157 |
| Belgium | 36,195,642 |
| Germany | 33,062,427 |
| France | 29,215,687 |
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 | 71,311,030 | 66,775,209 | -4,535,821 |
| Netherlands | 41,124,856 | 42,294,301 | +1,169,445 |
| Belgium | 13,603,233 | 22,592,409 | +8,989,176 |
| Germany | 18,050,268 | 15,012,159 | -3,038,109 |
| France | 16,667,982 | 12,547,705 | -4,120,277 |
| Spain | 15,828,312 | 12,433,317 | -3,394,995 |
| Italy | 14,311,377 | 3,877,744 | -10,433,633 |
| Ireland | 8,046,568 | 7,070,391 | -976,177 |
| Poland | 6,286,699 | 7,295,985 | +1,009,286 |
| Turkey | 7,368,851 | 5,007,129 | -2,361,722 |
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 | 141,494,492 |
| Ireland | 2,104,657 |
| China | 219,933 |
| France | 57,645 |
| Netherlands | 29,897 |
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 | 82,577,274 | 58,917,218 | -23,660,056 |
| Ireland | 1,298,562 | 806,095 | -492,467 |
| China | 0 | 219,933 | +219,933 |
| France | 31,554 | 26,091 | -5,463 |
| 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 |
| Japan | 7,454 | 0 | -7,454 |
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) | 231,265,835 |
| Other | 144,440,982 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 113,847,184 |
| Air transport | 340,772 |
| Road transport | 226,812 |
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) | 102,667,803 | 128,598,032 | +25,930,229 |
| Other | 84,122,928 | 60,318,054 | -23,804,874 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 67,047,519 | 46,799,665 | -20,247,854 |
| Air transport | 161,629 | 179,143 | +17,514 |
| Road transport | 100,688 | 126,124 | +25,436 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| 000 | 144,440,982 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 83,906,324 |
| London Gateway Port | 59,183,645 |
| Liverpool Docks | 55,371,933 |
| Southampton | 37,723,956 |
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 | 84,122,928 | 60,318,054 | -23,804,874 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 40,314,320 | 43,592,004 | +3,277,684 |
| London Gateway Port | 52,171,728 | 7,011,917 | -45,159,811 |
| Liverpool Docks | 20,626,336 | 34,745,597 | +14,119,261 |
| Southampton | 9,845,282 | 27,878,674 | +18,033,392 |
| Belfast Port | 13,037,148 | 22,213,142 | +9,175,994 |
| Immingham Docks | 10,314,861 | 12,059,688 | +1,744,827 |
| London | 10,012,004 | 10,853,214 | +841,210 |
| Felixstowe | 1,943,046 | 7,144,390 | +5,201,344 |
| Harwich | 3,234,839 | 3,330,613 | +95,774 |
Quick facts
HS code: 84271010
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Electric fork-lift trucks that can lift loads to a height of 1 meter or more