Import/export HS code 842720: Non-electric fork-lift trucks
Self-propelled trucks powered by non-electric engines, used for lifting and moving materials
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- It helps you understand the market size for your product in the UK.
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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 | £ |
|---|---|
| France | 301,513,461 |
| Germany | 100,325,919 |
| Italy | 67,464,768 |
| China | 59,736,448 |
| Ireland | 53,466,037 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| France | 131,436,030 | 170,077,431 | +38,641,401 |
| Germany | 42,858,758 | 57,467,161 | +14,608,403 |
| Italy | 35,979,779 | 31,484,989 | -4,494,790 |
| China | 25,611,694 | 34,124,754 | +8,513,060 |
| Ireland | 29,643,745 | 23,822,292 | -5,821,453 |
| Netherlands | 24,424,674 | 28,845,436 | +4,420,762 |
| Hungary | 9,600,164 | 7,781,342 | -1,818,822 |
| Poland | 8,506,413 | 6,228,535 | -2,277,878 |
| United States | 4,931,178 | 8,475,661 | +3,544,483 |
| South Korea | 5,716,765 | 6,955,416 | +1,238,651 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| France | 291,052,813 |
| Italy | 81,229,905 |
| Germany | 78,513,644 |
| China | 74,399,578 |
| Ireland | 47,699,900 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| France | 123,323,498 | 167,729,315 | +44,405,817 |
| Italy | 45,508,101 | 35,721,804 | -9,786,297 |
| Germany | 30,825,609 | 47,688,035 | +16,862,426 |
| China | 29,469,909 | 44,929,669 | +15,459,760 |
| Ireland | 26,906,386 | 20,793,514 | -6,112,872 |
| Poland | 17,358,267 | 9,638,766 | -7,719,501 |
| Netherlands | 12,356,490 | 12,069,764 | -286,726 |
| Spain | 10,479,744 | 11,559,753 | +1,080,009 |
| Hungary | 9,779,188 | 8,020,667 | -1,758,521 |
| Austria | 7,023,105 | 9,228,506 | +2,205,401 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Northern Ireland | 20 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 15 |
| Greater Manchester | 15 |
| West Midlands | 13 |
| Essex | 12 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Northern Ireland | 14 | 13 | -1 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 10 | 10 | +0 |
| Greater Manchester | 9 | 11 | +2 |
| West Midlands | 9 | 6 | -3 |
| Essex | 8 | 10 | +2 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 11 | 9 | -2 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 9 | 4 | -5 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 7 | 6 | -1 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 5 | 8 | +3 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 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) | 605,452,660 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 135,758,723 |
| Other | 25,781,793 |
| Air transport | 875,857 |
| Road transport | 583,170 |
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) | 288,444,691 | 317,007,969 | +28,563,278 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 59,703,987 | 76,054,736 | +16,350,749 |
| Other | 11,104,601 | 14,677,192 | +3,572,591 |
| Air transport | 578,670 | 297,187 | -281,483 |
| Road transport | 238,946 | 344,224 | +105,278 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Portsmouth | 209,153,840 |
| Dover | 152,363,745 |
| Poole | 81,754,943 |
| Immingham Docks | 58,820,655 |
| Southampton | 52,077,424 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Portsmouth | 83,980,225 | 125,173,615 | +41,193,390 |
| Dover | 73,612,106 | 78,751,639 | +5,139,533 |
| Poole | 45,891,713 | 35,863,230 | -10,028,483 |
| Immingham Docks | 32,258,049 | 26,562,606 | -5,695,443 |
| Southampton | 21,281,788 | 30,795,636 | +9,513,848 |
| Felixstowe | 17,515,046 | 18,231,956 | +716,910 |
| Holyhead | 13,870,477 | 15,568,789 | +1,698,312 |
| 000 | 11,104,601 | 14,677,192 | +3,572,591 |
| London | 11,458,146 | 9,543,339 | -1,914,807 |
| Liverpool Docks | 13,409,498 | 7,203,023 | -6,206,475 |
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 | 80 |
| Rental and leasing activities | 32 |
| Manufacture of machinery and equipment n.e.c. | 25 |
| Repair and installation of machinery and equipment | 23 |
| Specialised construction activities | 21 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-04 | 39 |
| 2026-03 | 39 |
| 2026-02 | 42 |
| 2026-01 | 48 |
| 2025-12 | 40 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| HYSTER-YALE UK LIMITED | 96 |
| GHL LIFTRUCKS LIMITED | 78 |
| DOOSAN BOBCAT UK NORTHAMPTON LTD. | 76 |
| TOYOTA MATERIAL HANDLING UK LIMITED | 61 |
| HANDLING EQUIPMENT UK LIMITED | 54 |
| APROLIS UK LIMITED | 54 |
| MAXIM (GB) LIMITED | 53 |
| BRIGGS EQUIPMENT UK LIMITED | 53 |
| MANITOU UK LIMITED | 52 |
| CNH INDUSTRIAL N.V. | 51 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 121 |
| 54m+ | 60 |
| 0-1m | 35 |
| 15m-54m | 33 |
| 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 | 980,621,606 |
| France | 307,833,414 |
| Germany | 110,006,677 |
| Spain | 106,183,155 |
| Ireland | 98,574,705 |
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 | 580,357,226 | 400,264,380 | -180,092,846 |
| France | 147,539,277 | 160,294,137 | +12,754,860 |
| Germany | 46,087,299 | 63,919,378 | +17,832,079 |
| Spain | 52,740,222 | 53,442,933 | +702,711 |
| Ireland | 46,700,212 | 51,874,493 | +5,174,281 |
| Australia | 44,338,539 | 46,146,241 | +1,807,702 |
| Turkey | 44,686,543 | 37,146,642 | -7,539,901 |
| United Arab Emirates | 32,587,352 | 39,384,167 | +6,796,815 |
| Poland | 32,504,898 | 35,391,948 | +2,887,050 |
| Italy | 29,684,679 | 32,157,005 | +2,472,326 |
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 | 74,538,618 |
| Germany | 4,511,920 |
| France | 2,711,555 |
| Italy | 1,317,248 |
| China | 987,944 |
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 | 39,474,229 | 35,064,389 | -4,409,840 |
| Germany | 1,540,568 | 2,971,352 | +1,430,784 |
| France | 1,490,553 | 1,221,002 | -269,551 |
| Italy | 808,624 | 508,624 | -300,000 |
| China | 296,234 | 691,710 | +395,476 |
| Canada | 303,186 | 405,182 | +101,996 |
| Nicaragua | 238,831 | 61,882 | -176,949 |
| Sweden | 70,892 | 226,099 | +155,207 |
| Ireland | 180,196 | 80,177 | -100,019 |
| South Korea | 187,140 | 47,264 | -139,876 |
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) | 1,284,415,243 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 1,123,318,902 |
| Other | 90,241,112 |
| Air transport | 300,955 |
| Road transport | 161,383 |
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) | 715,237,581 | 569,177,662 | -146,059,919 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 548,924,117 | 574,394,785 | +25,470,668 |
| Other | 46,876,602 | 43,364,510 | -3,512,092 |
| Air transport | 222,636 | 78,319 | -144,317 |
| Road transport | 161,383 | 0 | -161,383 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 744,717,452 |
| Southampton | 660,231,747 |
| Liverpool Docks | 426,086,322 |
| Felixstowe | 122,011,568 |
| London Gateway Port | 90,383,026 |
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 | 358,346,129 | 386,371,323 | +28,025,194 |
| Southampton | 345,634,111 | 314,597,636 | -31,036,475 |
| Liverpool Docks | 306,469,618 | 119,616,704 | -186,852,914 |
| Felixstowe | 47,219,402 | 74,792,166 | +27,572,764 |
| London Gateway Port | 30,797,577 | 59,585,449 | +28,787,872 |
| 000 | 46,876,602 | 43,364,510 | -3,512,092 |
| Immingham Docks | 25,151,461 | 38,340,231 | +13,188,770 |
| Portsmouth | 24,000,765 | 35,962,217 | +11,961,452 |
| Avonmouth Docks | 39,975,177 | 15,171,457 | -24,803,720 |
| Belfast Port | 25,319,447 | 27,900,206 | +2,580,759 |
Related HS codes
What this shows: Sibling or child HS codes in the same classification branch.
Quick facts
HS code: 842720
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Self-propelled trucks powered by non-electric engines, used for lifting and moving materials