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 | 154,167,604 |
| Germany | 76,603,959 |
| Spain | 70,304,166 |
| Italy | 58,995,906 |
| Sweden | 45,727,898 |
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 | 83,972,279 | 70,195,325 | -13,776,954 |
| Germany | 51,220,269 | 25,383,690 | -25,836,579 |
| Spain | 38,587,332 | 31,716,834 | -6,870,498 |
| Italy | 29,811,348 | 29,184,558 | -626,790 |
| Sweden | 23,669,518 | 22,058,380 | -1,611,138 |
| Netherlands | 24,136,663 | 20,677,179 | -3,459,484 |
| Czechia | 14,067,492 | 24,710,591 | +10,643,099 |
| France | 21,685,448 | 13,594,148 | -8,091,300 |
| Denmark | 8,570,081 | 3,983,143 | -4,586,938 |
| Greece | 6,437,132 | 3,869,141 | -2,567,991 |
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 | 159,919,110 |
| Finland | 72,864,264 |
| Spain | 71,723,396 |
| Germany | 62,053,685 |
| Sweden | 44,412,318 |
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 | 89,257,163 | 70,661,947 | -18,595,216 |
| Finland | 44,227,690 | 28,636,574 | -15,591,116 |
| Spain | 39,224,689 | 32,498,707 | -6,725,982 |
| Germany | 35,643,712 | 26,409,973 | -9,233,739 |
| Sweden | 22,984,057 | 21,428,261 | -1,555,796 |
| Netherlands | 22,570,951 | 19,904,616 | -2,666,335 |
| Italy | 14,039,167 | 24,351,418 | +10,312,251 |
| France | 18,124,437 | 12,106,356 | -6,018,081 |
| Denmark | 7,741,203 | 3,267,483 | -4,473,720 |
| Greece | 6,965,803 | 3,841,685 | -3,124,118 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| West Midlands | 20 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 17 |
| Greater Manchester | 17 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 17 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 15 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Midlands | 17 | 12 | -5 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 14 | 11 | -3 |
| Greater Manchester | 13 | 8 | -5 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 12 | 12 | +0 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 10 | 12 | +2 |
| Kent | 10 | 12 | +2 |
| Inner London - West | 9 | 6 | -3 |
| Outer London - East and North East | 9 | 7 | -2 |
| Essex | 7 | 8 | +1 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 11 | 8 | -3 |
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) | 376,630,164 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 190,500,407 |
| Other | 14,010,238 |
| Air transport | 10,712,291 |
| Road transport | 1,951,890 |
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) | 208,390,573 | 168,239,591 | -40,150,982 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 104,314,571 | 86,185,836 | -18,128,735 |
| Other | 7,487,101 | 6,523,137 | -963,964 |
| Air transport | 4,196,188 | 6,516,103 | +2,319,915 |
| Road transport | 1,258,669 | 693,221 | -565,448 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover | 180,730,334 |
| Felixstowe | 122,276,419 |
| Immingham Docks | 78,399,449 |
| Eurotunnel | 33,047,585 |
| Portsmouth | 22,880,346 |
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 | 94,142,434 | 86,587,900 | -7,554,534 |
| Felixstowe | 66,598,074 | 55,678,345 | -10,919,729 |
| Immingham Docks | 41,579,572 | 36,819,877 | -4,759,695 |
| Eurotunnel | 15,984,854 | 17,062,731 | +1,077,877 |
| Portsmouth | 13,343,096 | 9,537,250 | -3,805,846 |
| London Gateway Port | 4,677,331 | 15,699,555 | +11,022,224 |
| Southampton | 12,255,062 | 7,706,281 | -4,548,781 |
| Purfleet | 11,486,731 | 3,683,026 | -7,803,705 |
| Hull | 10,102,839 | 4,180,921 | -5,921,918 |
| 000 | 7,487,101 | 6,523,137 | -963,964 |
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 | 65 |
| Specialised construction activities | 44 |
| Repair and installation of machinery and equipment | 41 |
| Manufacture of machinery and equipment n.e.c. | 37 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 33 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 36 |
| 2025-11 | 61 |
| 2025-10 | 59 |
| 2025-09 | 53 |
| 2025-08 | 66 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| DEAN GROUP INTERNATIONAL LTD | 111 |
| OXFORD MEDICAL HEALTHCARE LIMITED | 104 |
| SNORKEL EUROPE LIMITED | 63 |
| OTIS LIMITED | 59 |
| SCHINDLER LTD. | 58 |
| KONE PUBLIC LIMITED COMPANY | 54 |
| HANDLING EQUIPMENT UK LIMITED | 52 |
| BRUNO LIFTS LIMITED | 51 |
| HUNTLEIGH TECHNOLOGY LIMITED | 48 |
| STERTIL UK LTD. | 47 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 135 |
| 54m+ | 103 |
| 0-1m | 51 |
| 15m-54m | 41 |
| 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Ireland | 30,831,369 |
| United States | 21,987,495 |
| Netherlands | 21,961,094 |
| Spain | 16,532,120 |
| Germany | 13,456,372 |
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 | 18,209,677 | 12,621,692 | -5,587,985 |
| United States | 10,446,128 | 11,541,367 | +1,095,239 |
| Netherlands | 12,010,379 | 9,950,715 | -2,059,664 |
| Spain | 6,980,848 | 9,551,272 | +2,570,424 |
| Germany | 10,856,099 | 2,600,273 | -8,255,826 |
| Australia | 4,447,634 | 4,832,817 | +385,183 |
| Italy | 3,755,321 | 3,009,572 | -745,749 |
| France | 2,538,432 | 1,828,603 | -709,829 |
| Sweden | 2,108,590 | 1,643,447 | -465,143 |
| Japan | 2,701,994 | 996,916 | -1,705,078 |
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 | 9,498,047 |
| United States | 204,051 |
| France | 138,024 |
| Canada | 80,411 |
| China | 68,035 |
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 | 4,918,687 | 4,579,360 | -339,327 |
| United States | 144,521 | 59,530 | -84,991 |
| France | 74,916 | 63,108 | -11,808 |
| Canada | 74,020 | 6,391 | -67,629 |
| China | 54,990 | 13,045 | -41,945 |
| Nicaragua | 0 | 33,592 | +33,592 |
| Germany | 9,538 | 8,862 | -676 |
| Belgium | 17,509 | 0 | -17,509 |
| Spain | 14,578 | 2,143 | -12,435 |
| Italy | 9,352 | 7,217 | -2,135 |
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) | 88,227,711 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 51,209,792 |
| Air transport | 17,663,621 |
| Other | 12,357,457 |
| Road transport | 4,430 |
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) | 51,551,725 | 36,675,986 | -14,875,739 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 27,193,108 | 24,016,684 | -3,176,424 |
| Air transport | 10,454,664 | 7,208,957 | -3,245,707 |
| Other | 6,640,168 | 5,717,289 | -922,879 |
| Road transport | 4,430 | 0 | -4,430 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 42,524,167 |
| Immingham Docks | 19,227,324 |
| Southampton | 13,852,012 |
| 000 | 12,357,457 |
| Liverpool Docks | 11,452,750 |
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 | 24,654,524 | 17,869,643 | -6,784,881 |
| Immingham Docks | 11,912,756 | 7,314,568 | -4,598,188 |
| Southampton | 6,588,961 | 7,263,051 | +674,090 |
| 000 | 6,640,168 | 5,717,289 | -922,879 |
| Liverpool Docks | 7,340,615 | 4,112,135 | -3,228,480 |
| London Gateway Port | 6,406,448 | 4,791,020 | -1,615,428 |
| Felixstowe | 4,253,375 | 5,275,785 | +1,022,410 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 4,803,814 | 4,164,226 | -639,588 |
| Holyhead | 4,361,589 | 3,658,388 | -703,201 |
| Belfast Port | 2,946,329 | 3,518,680 | +572,351 |
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