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 | 368,949,158 |
| Ireland | 137,558,362 |
| Sweden | 134,938,035 |
| Italy | 124,351,319 |
| Czechia | 70,334,694 |
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 | 182,518,531 | 186,430,627 | +3,912,096 |
| Ireland | 74,758,700 | 62,799,662 | -11,959,038 |
| Sweden | 70,379,302 | 64,558,733 | -5,820,569 |
| Italy | 62,243,771 | 62,107,548 | -136,223 |
| Czechia | 35,361,040 | 34,973,654 | -387,386 |
| Netherlands | 27,692,911 | 28,797,156 | +1,104,245 |
| China | 27,635,082 | 28,470,769 | +835,687 |
| France | 9,811,530 | 13,284,480 | +3,472,950 |
| South Korea | 13,173,913 | 4,660,419 | -8,513,494 |
| India | 9,011,020 | 4,304,351 | -4,706,669 |
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 | 353,762,486 |
| Sweden | 137,039,180 |
| Ireland | 133,352,638 |
| Italy | 130,473,424 |
| Czechia | 79,969,754 |
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 | 175,226,083 | 178,536,403 | +3,310,320 |
| Sweden | 70,799,586 | 66,239,594 | -4,559,992 |
| Ireland | 71,938,327 | 61,414,311 | -10,524,016 |
| Italy | 62,365,441 | 68,107,983 | +5,742,542 |
| Czechia | 40,705,162 | 39,264,592 | -1,440,570 |
| China | 32,435,108 | 35,802,514 | +3,367,406 |
| Finland | 14,851,840 | 16,550,509 | +1,698,669 |
| South Korea | 12,521,494 | 5,492,008 | -7,029,486 |
| France | 8,792,018 | 5,506,135 | -3,285,883 |
| India | 9,641,285 | 4,469,820 | -5,171,465 |
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 | 16 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 16 |
| Greater Manchester | 11 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 10 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 9 |
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 | 13 | 12 | -1 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 9 | 13 | +4 |
| Greater Manchester | 7 | 6 | -1 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 7 | 7 | +0 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 4 | 7 | +3 |
| West Midlands | 3 | 8 | +5 |
| West Yorkshire | 7 | 3 | -4 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 7 | 5 | -2 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 6 | 3 | -3 |
| East Yorkshire and Northern Lincolnshire | 5 | 4 | -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) | 782,277,684 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 260,161,530 |
| Other | 9,289,377 |
| Air transport | 954,186 |
| Road transport | 125,895 |
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) | 393,740,608 | 388,537,076 | -5,203,532 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 140,007,863 | 120,153,667 | -19,854,196 |
| Other | 5,064,209 | 4,225,168 | -839,041 |
| Air transport | 479,512 | 474,674 | -4,838 |
| Road transport | 102,980 | 22,915 | -80,065 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover | 328,841,421 |
| Immingham Docks | 248,322,387 |
| Felixstowe | 84,294,219 |
| Holyhead | 70,733,892 |
| Liverpool Docks | 60,922,285 |
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 | 160,903,263 | 167,938,158 | +7,034,895 |
| Immingham Docks | 122,531,355 | 125,791,032 | +3,259,677 |
| Felixstowe | 47,769,510 | 36,524,709 | -11,244,801 |
| Holyhead | 33,264,884 | 37,469,008 | +4,204,124 |
| Liverpool Docks | 38,993,736 | 21,928,549 | -17,065,187 |
| London | 28,124,436 | 27,519,223 | -605,213 |
| Southampton | 28,356,672 | 21,121,881 | -7,234,791 |
| Killingholme | 12,050,401 | 12,511,031 | +460,630 |
| Purfleet | 12,620,214 | 11,789,396 | -830,818 |
| Eurotunnel | 13,264,096 | 10,705,492 | -2,558,604 |
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
|
55 |
|
Manufacture of machinery and equipment n.e.c.
|
25 |
|
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 |
|---|---|
| 2026-05 | 26 |
| 2026-04 | 29 |
| 2026-03 | 30 |
| 2026-02 | 31 |
| 2026-01 | 23 |
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 | 53 |
| JUNGHEINRICH UK LIMITED | 53 |
| LOGISNEXT UK LIMITED | 53 |
| STILL MATERIALS HANDLING LIMITED | 53 |
| BRIGGS EQUIPMENT UK LIMITED | 51 |
| TACKLESTORE LIMITED | 49 |
| MANITOU UK LIMITED | 47 |
| CROWN LIFT TRUCKS LIMITED | 42 |
| LINDE MH UK LIMITED | 42 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 68 |
| 54m+ | 65 |
| 15m-54m | 25 |
| 0-1m | 18 |
| Other | 13 |
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 | 133,818,087 |
| Netherlands | 78,548,061 |
| Belgium | 35,463,852 |
| Germany | 29,709,514 |
| France | 24,962,026 |
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 | 81,897,213 | 51,920,874 | -29,976,339 |
| Netherlands | 38,222,857 | 40,325,204 | +2,102,347 |
| Belgium | 14,556,962 | 20,906,890 | +6,349,928 |
| Germany | 16,330,898 | 13,378,616 | -2,952,282 |
| France | 14,680,624 | 10,281,402 | -4,399,222 |
| Spain | 15,452,205 | 8,841,596 | -6,610,609 |
| Italy | 12,323,364 | 3,568,842 | -8,754,522 |
| Ireland | 8,186,529 | 6,216,541 | -1,969,988 |
| Turkey | 7,739,139 | 5,546,034 | -2,193,105 |
| Poland | 5,504,272 | 6,705,113 | +1,200,841 |
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 | 121,187,678 |
| Ireland | 2,056,119 |
| China | 219,933 |
| France | 39,267 |
| 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 | 71,313,544 | 49,874,134 | -21,439,410 |
| Ireland | 1,418,405 | 637,714 | -780,691 |
| China | 0 | 219,933 | +219,933 |
| France | 27,101 | 12,166 | -14,935 |
| Netherlands | 0 | 29,897 | +29,897 |
| Canada | 0 | 25,067 | +25,067 |
| Belgium | 16,250 | 0 | -16,250 |
| South Korea | 7,467 | 0 | -7,467 |
| Japan | 7,454 | 0 | -7,454 |
| Spain | 2,607 | 0 | -2,607 |
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) | 227,390,683 |
| Other | 124,129,686 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 108,010,877 |
| Air transport | 311,118 |
| 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) | 115,570,333 | 111,820,350 | -3,749,983 |
| Other | 73,001,857 | 51,127,829 | -21,874,028 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 67,840,163 | 40,170,714 | -27,669,449 |
| Air transport | 176,993 | 134,125 | -42,868 |
| 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 | 124,129,686 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 78,629,042 |
| Liverpool Docks | 55,910,434 |
| London Gateway Port | 52,246,500 |
| Southampton | 38,920,302 |
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 | 73,001,857 | 51,127,829 | -21,874,028 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 39,251,217 | 39,377,825 | +126,608 |
| Liverpool Docks | 25,683,214 | 30,227,220 | +4,544,006 |
| London Gateway Port | 46,284,151 | 5,962,349 | -40,321,802 |
| Southampton | 17,088,212 | 21,832,090 | +4,743,878 |
| Belfast Port | 20,399,252 | 16,527,428 | -3,871,824 |
| London | 11,290,313 | 10,579,138 | -711,175 |
| Immingham Docks | 9,696,299 | 11,505,823 | +1,809,524 |
| Felixstowe | 1,999,922 | 7,394,015 | +5,394,093 |
| Harwich | 3,561,888 | 3,277,978 | -283,910 |
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