Import/export HS code 842831: Underground lifting machinery
Machinery specifically designed for lifting or moving materials in underground settings, like mines
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| China | 3,004,770 |
| Switzerland | 1,634,117 |
| France | 950,394 |
| Netherlands | 761,258 |
| Denmark | 122,912 |
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 | 2,935,180 | 69,590 | -2,865,590 |
| Switzerland | 1,334,525 | 299,592 | -1,034,933 |
| France | 344,518 | 605,876 | +261,358 |
| Netherlands | 666,210 | 95,048 | -571,162 |
| Denmark | 33,195 | 89,717 | +56,522 |
| Albania | 47,396 | 0 | -47,396 |
| United States | 33,797 | 4,286 | -29,511 |
| Belgium | 36,396 | 0 | -36,396 |
| Greece | 13,915 | 0 | -13,915 |
| Singapore | 7,117 | 0 | -7,117 |
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 | 3,628,744 |
| Switzerland | 1,170,086 |
| Turkey | 677,385 |
| Germany | 456,330 |
| Netherlands | 139,620 |
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 | 3,331,216 | 297,528 | -3,033,688 |
| Switzerland | 1,170,086 | 0 | -1,170,086 |
| Turkey | 130,282 | 547,103 | +416,821 |
| Germany | 310,974 | 145,356 | -165,618 |
| Netherlands | 139,620 | 0 | -139,620 |
| Denmark | 28,829 | 89,717 | +60,888 |
| Italy | 20,538 | 71,654 | +51,116 |
| Croatia | 56,873 | 0 | -56,873 |
| United States | 50,005 | 4,286 | -45,719 |
| Poland | 47,421 | 0 | -47,421 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Greater Manchester | 2 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 1 |
| Kent | 1 |
| Tees Valley | 1 |
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 | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Kent | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Tees Valley | 1 | 0 | -1 |
Import volume by transport
What this shows: Import value by transport mode used to bring goods into the UK.
Top 5 values
| Transport | £ |
|---|---|
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 3,743,803 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 2,052,952 |
| Road transport | 770,165 |
| Air transport | 59,897 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 3,401,946 | 341,857 | -3,060,089 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 1,306,333 | 746,619 | -559,714 |
| Road transport | 698,511 | 71,654 | -626,857 |
| Air transport | 53,320 | 6,577 | -46,743 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Middlesbrough | 1,868,460 |
| Southampton | 1,792,777 |
| ZLC | 1,071,795 |
| Dover | 962,514 |
| London | 273,406 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Middlesbrough | 1,801,161 | 67,299 | -1,733,862 |
| Southampton | 1,564,839 | 227,938 | -1,336,901 |
| ZLC | 1,000,141 | 71,654 | -928,487 |
| Dover | 374,543 | 587,971 | +213,428 |
| London | 178,358 | 95,048 | -83,310 |
| Felixstowe | 238,454 | 0 | -238,454 |
| Purfleet | 120,818 | 0 | -120,818 |
| Immingham Docks | 28,829 | 89,717 | +60,888 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 91,330 | 17,905 | -73,425 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 35,868 | 2,291 | -33,577 |
Importer companies by SIC division
What this shows: Industry breakdown (SIC divisions) of importing companies.
Top 5 values
| SIC | Companies |
|---|---|
| Manufacture of machinery and equipment n.e.c. | 2 |
| Repair and installation of machinery and equipment | 2 |
| Extraction of crude petroleum and natural gas | 1 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2025-06 | 1 |
| 2025-05 | 1 |
| 2025-02 | 2 |
| 2025-01 | 1 |
| 2024-11 | 1 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 54m+ | 4 |
| 0-1m | 1 |
| 1m-15m | 1 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Germany | 426,426 |
| Netherlands | 387,070 |
| Switzerland | 296,293 |
| France | 109,221 |
| Ireland | 89,309 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Germany | 104,220 | 322,206 | +217,986 |
| Netherlands | 64,480 | 322,590 | +258,110 |
| Switzerland | 23,539 | 272,754 | +249,215 |
| France | 66,416 | 42,805 | -23,611 |
| Ireland | 61,183 | 28,126 | -33,057 |
| Albania | 0 | 30,515 | +30,515 |
| Senegal | 0 | 27,300 | +27,300 |
| Belgium | 19,191 | 0 | -19,191 |
| Italy | 0 | 11,600 | +11,600 |
| Denmark | 10,934 | 0 | -10,934 |
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) | 1,406,720 |
| Air transport | 5,588 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 2,500 |
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) | 346,449 | 1,060,271 | +713,822 |
| Air transport | 4,588 | 1,000 | -3,588 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 2,500 | 0 | -2,500 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| London | 737,408 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 270,532 |
| Dover | 118,633 |
| Felixstowe | 62,602 |
| Purfleet | 53,394 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| London | 46,980 | 690,428 | +643,448 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 156,810 | 113,722 | -43,088 |
| Dover | 10,934 | 107,699 | +96,765 |
| Felixstowe | 20,000 | 42,602 | +22,602 |
| Purfleet | 0 | 53,394 | +53,394 |
| Eurotunnel | 53,042 | 0 | -53,042 |
| Holyhead | 52,783 | 0 | -52,783 |
| Portsmouth | 0 | 19,300 | +19,300 |
| Liverpool Docks | 8,400 | 8,737 | +337 |
| Milford | 0 | 11,519 | +11,519 |
Quick facts
HS code: 842831
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Machinery specifically designed for lifting or moving materials in underground settings, like mines