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 | 1,670,479 |
| Switzerland | 1,532,576 |
| France | 694,227 |
| Netherlands | 591,589 |
| Denmark | 96,863 |
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 | 1,666,805 | 3,674 | -1,663,131 |
| Switzerland | 1,454,789 | 77,787 | -1,377,002 |
| France | 356,551 | 337,676 | -18,875 |
| Netherlands | 434,601 | 156,988 | -277,613 |
| Denmark | 85,228 | 11,635 | -73,593 |
| Ireland | 1,200 | 53,006 | +51,806 |
| Greece | 13,915 | 0 | -13,915 |
| United States | 9,983 | 0 | -9,983 |
| Turkey | 0 | 5,752 | +5,752 |
| Nigeria | 2,061 | 0 | -2,061 |
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 | 2,414,722 |
| Switzerland | 791,329 |
| Turkey | 560,471 |
| Germany | 418,698 |
| 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 | 2,280,989 | 133,733 | -2,147,256 |
| Switzerland | 791,329 | 0 | -791,329 |
| Turkey | 278,847 | 281,624 | +2,777 |
| Germany | 260,643 | 158,055 | -102,588 |
| Netherlands | 139,620 | 0 | -139,620 |
| Denmark | 80,862 | 11,635 | -69,227 |
| Italy | 92,192 | 0 | -92,192 |
| Ireland | 1,200 | 50,408 | +49,208 |
| United States | 15,135 | 0 | -15,135 |
| Greece | 13,915 | 0 | -13,915 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Greater Manchester | 1 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 1 |
| Kent | 1 |
| Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear | 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 | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Kent | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear | 0 | 1 | +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) | 2,480,501 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 1,442,290 |
| Road transport | 722,769 |
| Air transport | 26,091 |
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) | 2,378,379 | 102,122 | -2,276,257 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 902,495 | 539,795 | -362,700 |
| Road transport | 722,769 | 0 | -722,769 |
| Air transport | 21,490 | 4,601 | -16,889 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Middlesbrough | 1,868,460 |
| ZLC | 849,896 |
| Dover | 677,960 |
| Southampton | 538,306 |
| London | 291,078 |
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 | 1,868,460 | 0 | -1,868,460 |
| ZLC | 845,071 | 4,825 | -840,246 |
| Dover | 343,315 | 334,645 | -8,670 |
| Southampton | 460,519 | 77,787 | -382,732 |
| London | 134,090 | 156,988 | +22,898 |
| Felixstowe | 160,891 | 0 | -160,891 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 109,235 | 0 | -109,235 |
| Immingham Docks | 80,862 | 11,635 | -69,227 |
| Heysham | 0 | 26,073 | +26,073 |
| Ayr Harbour | 0 | 24,335 | +24,335 |
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 |
|
Civil engineering
|
1 |
|
Rental and leasing activities
|
1 |
|
Specialised construction activities
|
1 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2025-12 | 1 |
| 2025-06 | 1 |
| 2025-05 | 1 |
| 2025-02 | 2 |
| 2025-01 | 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+ | 5 |
| 0-1m | 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Netherlands | 415,572 |
| Germany | 399,749 |
| Switzerland | 361,539 |
| France | 94,511 |
| Ireland | 91,519 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Netherlands | 266,476 | 149,096 | -117,380 |
| Germany | 222,055 | 177,694 | -44,361 |
| Switzerland | 21,039 | 340,500 | +319,461 |
| France | 77,850 | 16,661 | -61,189 |
| Ireland | 58,420 | 33,099 | -25,321 |
| Albania | 0 | 72,123 | +72,123 |
| Senegal | 5,000 | 36,300 | +31,300 |
| Belgium | 19,191 | 0 | -19,191 |
| Italy | 0 | 12,904 | +12,904 |
| Austria | 0 | 3,365 | +3,365 |
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) | 1,510,783 |
| Air transport | 2,106 |
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) | 669,041 | 841,742 | +172,701 |
| Air transport | 2,106 | 0 | -2,106 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| London | 740,016 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 299,209 |
| Dover | 151,307 |
| Felixstowe | 85,996 |
| Holyhead | 54,993 |
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 | 369,742 | 370,274 | +532 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 111,549 | 187,660 | +76,111 |
| Dover | 52,288 | 99,019 | +46,731 |
| Felixstowe | 20,000 | 65,996 | +45,996 |
| Holyhead | 48,283 | 6,710 | -41,573 |
| Purfleet | 0 | 53,394 | +53,394 |
| Eurotunnel | 53,042 | 0 | -53,042 |
| Portsmouth | 3,000 | 28,300 | +25,300 |
| Liverpool Docks | 9,137 | 8,000 | -1,137 |
| 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