Import/export HS code 842810: Lifts and skip hoists
Machinery used for lifting people or materials vertically, like elevators or hoists
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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 | £ |
|---|---|
| China | 168,375,605 |
| Spain | 74,083,917 |
| Germany | 71,139,968 |
| Italy | 62,488,656 |
| Sweden | 50,478,125 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| China | 89,679,338 | 78,696,267 | -10,983,071 |
| Spain | 38,384,454 | 35,699,463 | -2,684,991 |
| Germany | 41,894,811 | 29,245,157 | -12,649,654 |
| Italy | 31,850,538 | 30,638,118 | -1,212,420 |
| Sweden | 24,097,666 | 26,380,459 | +2,282,793 |
| Netherlands | 22,971,588 | 25,932,330 | +2,960,742 |
| Czechia | 18,709,437 | 29,814,211 | +11,104,774 |
| France | 19,704,993 | 18,435,663 | -1,269,330 |
| Greece | 6,411,100 | 5,483,997 | -927,103 |
| Denmark | 7,133,836 | 4,565,357 | -2,568,479 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| China | 171,556,837 |
| Spain | 75,396,496 |
| Finland | 75,252,195 |
| Germany | 65,637,660 |
| Sweden | 49,366,163 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| China | 92,006,965 | 79,549,872 | -12,457,093 |
| Spain | 38,659,103 | 36,737,393 | -1,921,710 |
| Finland | 42,229,390 | 33,022,805 | -9,206,585 |
| Germany | 35,429,970 | 30,207,690 | -5,222,280 |
| Sweden | 23,659,481 | 25,706,682 | +2,047,201 |
| Netherlands | 21,475,659 | 24,929,501 | +3,453,842 |
| Italy | 16,539,485 | 27,072,848 | +10,533,363 |
| France | 16,911,506 | 16,574,503 | -337,003 |
| Greece | 6,542,162 | 5,533,346 | -1,008,816 |
| Denmark | 6,314,727 | 3,940,511 | -2,374,216 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Greater Manchester | 22 |
| West Midlands | 21 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 18 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 16 |
| Kent | 16 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Greater Manchester | 15 | 11 | -4 |
| West Midlands | 18 | 12 | -6 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 15 | 13 | -2 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 9 | 14 | +5 |
| Kent | 10 | 13 | +3 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 10 | 13 | +3 |
| Essex | 8 | 10 | +2 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 11 | 9 | -2 |
| Inner London - West | 8 | 9 | +1 |
| West Yorkshire | 8 | 10 | +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) | 398,813,367 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 208,595,579 |
| Other | 16,054,667 |
| Air transport | 11,408,253 |
| Road transport | 1,957,732 |
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) | 202,399,660 | 196,413,707 | -5,985,953 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 110,364,921 | 98,230,658 | -12,134,263 |
| Other | 7,815,659 | 8,239,008 | +423,349 |
| Air transport | 3,950,370 | 7,457,883 | +3,507,513 |
| Road transport | 1,209,624 | 748,108 | -461,516 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover | 198,218,330 |
| Felixstowe | 128,869,583 |
| Immingham Docks | 81,587,526 |
| Eurotunnel | 35,780,021 |
| London Gateway Port | 29,234,584 |
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 | 97,543,787 | 100,674,543 | +3,130,756 |
| Felixstowe | 69,602,172 | 59,267,411 | -10,334,761 |
| Immingham Docks | 35,581,522 | 46,006,004 | +10,424,482 |
| Eurotunnel | 16,608,350 | 19,171,671 | +2,563,321 |
| London Gateway Port | 6,416,761 | 22,817,823 | +16,401,062 |
| Portsmouth | 12,724,171 | 11,294,878 | -1,429,293 |
| Southampton | 13,691,284 | 7,197,694 | -6,493,590 |
| 000 | 7,815,659 | 8,239,008 | +423,349 |
| Purfleet | 11,435,353 | 4,375,187 | -7,060,166 |
| Hull | 8,557,032 | 4,819,105 | -3,737,927 |
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 | 73 |
| Specialised construction activities | 46 |
| Repair and installation of machinery and equipment | 44 |
| Manufacture of machinery and equipment n.e.c. | 42 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 32 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-04 | 56 |
| 2026-03 | 56 |
| 2026-02 | 58 |
| 2026-01 | 37 |
| 2025-12 | 51 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| DEAN GROUP INTERNATIONAL LTD | 115 |
| OXFORD MEDICAL HEALTHCARE LIMITED | 106 |
| OTIS LIMITED | 63 |
| SNORKEL EUROPE LIMITED | 63 |
| SCHINDLER LTD. | 62 |
| KONE PUBLIC LIMITED COMPANY | 58 |
| HANDLING EQUIPMENT UK LIMITED | 55 |
| HUNTLEIGH TECHNOLOGY LIMITED | 52 |
| BRUNO LIFTS LIMITED | 52 |
| STERTIL UK LTD. | 51 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 145 |
| 54m+ | 109 |
| 0-1m | 51 |
| 15m-54m | 42 |
| Other | 16 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Ireland | 32,162,042 |
| Netherlands | 24,995,392 |
| United States | 22,957,983 |
| Spain | 19,373,856 |
| Germany | 14,431,150 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ireland | 19,824,591 | 12,337,451 | -7,487,140 |
| Netherlands | 11,265,677 | 13,729,715 | +2,464,038 |
| United States | 10,300,354 | 12,657,629 | +2,357,275 |
| Spain | 7,000,172 | 12,373,684 | +5,373,512 |
| Germany | 10,935,408 | 3,495,742 | -7,439,666 |
| Australia | 5,539,006 | 5,162,451 | -376,555 |
| Italy | 3,251,460 | 3,735,184 | +483,724 |
| France | 2,558,455 | 2,182,669 | -375,786 |
| Greece | 2,081,614 | 2,113,117 | +31,503 |
| Sweden | 2,109,707 | 1,996,958 | -112,749 |
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 | 10,005,220 |
| United States | 256,642 |
| Canada | 161,780 |
| France | 152,192 |
| China | 105,652 |
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 | 5,526,044 | 4,479,176 | -1,046,868 |
| United States | 156,434 | 100,208 | -56,226 |
| Canada | 62,189 | 99,591 | +37,402 |
| France | 102,082 | 50,110 | -51,972 |
| China | 53,242 | 52,410 | -832 |
| Nicaragua | 0 | 33,592 | +33,592 |
| Germany | 9,538 | 16,187 | +6,649 |
| Italy | 9,352 | 13,139 | +3,787 |
| Netherlands | 6,190 | 12,799 | +6,609 |
| Japan | 0 | 18,826 | +18,826 |
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) | 98,775,429 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 56,897,394 |
| Air transport | 16,704,114 |
| Other | 13,099,555 |
| Road transport | 903 |
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) | 51,750,901 | 47,024,528 | -4,726,373 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 28,087,581 | 28,809,813 | +722,232 |
| Air transport | 9,285,281 | 7,418,833 | -1,866,448 |
| Other | 7,554,860 | 5,544,695 | -2,010,165 |
| Road transport | 903 | 0 | -903 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 47,255,386 |
| Immingham Docks | 22,452,087 |
| Southampton | 15,053,553 |
| London Gateway Port | 14,019,912 |
| 000 | 13,099,555 |
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 | 24,224,562 | 23,030,824 | -1,193,738 |
| Immingham Docks | 11,349,958 | 11,102,129 | -247,829 |
| Southampton | 6,751,819 | 8,301,734 | +1,549,915 |
| London Gateway Port | 7,236,452 | 6,783,460 | -452,992 |
| 000 | 7,554,860 | 5,544,695 | -2,010,165 |
| Liverpool Docks | 7,505,571 | 3,518,505 | -3,987,066 |
| Felixstowe | 5,176,035 | 4,970,381 | -205,654 |
| Holyhead | 4,835,080 | 4,246,444 | -588,636 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 3,376,983 | 4,801,768 | +1,424,785 |
| Belfast Port | 3,086,373 | 4,879,349 | +1,792,976 |
Related HS codes
What this shows: Sibling or child HS codes in the same classification branch.
Quick facts
HS code: 842810
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Machinery used for lifting people or materials vertically, like elevators or hoists