Import/export HS code 842831: Underground lifting machinery
Machinery specifically designed for lifting or moving materials in underground settings, like mines
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- 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 | 2,342,116 |
| Switzerland | 1,534,300 |
| France | 787,887 |
| Netherlands | 624,817 |
| 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 | 2,336,151 | 5,965 | -2,330,186 |
| Switzerland | 1,534,300 | 0 | -1,534,300 |
| France | 178,980 | 608,907 | +429,927 |
| Netherlands | 467,829 | 156,988 | -310,841 |
| Denmark | 79,815 | 43,097 | -36,718 |
| Belgium | 36,396 | 0 | -36,396 |
| Greece | 13,915 | 0 | -13,915 |
| United States | 5,697 | 4,286 | -1,411 |
| Turkey | 0 | 5,752 | +5,752 |
| Austria | 4,600 | 0 | -4,600 |
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 | 3,014,524 |
| Switzerland | 892,028 |
| Turkey | 669,146 |
| Germany | 420,811 |
| 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 | 2,956,287 | 58,237 | -2,898,050 |
| Switzerland | 892,028 | 0 | -892,028 |
| Turkey | 116,291 | 552,855 | +436,564 |
| Germany | 262,756 | 158,055 | -104,701 |
| Netherlands | 139,620 | 0 | -139,620 |
| Denmark | 75,449 | 43,097 | -32,352 |
| Italy | 92,192 | 0 | -92,192 |
| Belgium | 25,356 | 0 | -25,356 |
| United States | 10,849 | 4,286 | -6,563 |
| 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 | 1 | +0 |
| 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) | 3,070,358 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 1,659,012 |
| Road transport | 722,769 |
| Air transport | 36,398 |
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) | 3,070,358 | 0 | -3,070,358 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 842,597 | 816,415 | -26,182 |
| Road transport | 722,769 | 0 | -722,769 |
| Air transport | 25,220 | 11,178 | -14,042 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Middlesbrough | 1,868,460 |
| Southampton | 1,126,449 |
| ZLC | 929,407 |
| Dover | 796,976 |
| London | 335,346 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Middlesbrough | 1,868,460 | 0 | -1,868,460 |
| Southampton | 1,126,449 | 0 | -1,126,449 |
| ZLC | 924,582 | 4,825 | -919,757 |
| Dover | 209,005 | 587,971 | +378,966 |
| London | 178,358 | 156,988 | -21,370 |
| Felixstowe | 160,891 | 0 | -160,891 |
| Immingham Docks | 75,449 | 43,097 | -32,352 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 91,330 | 17,905 | -73,425 |
| East Midlands Airport | 17,452 | 4,286 | -13,166 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 7,768 | 5,787 | -1,981 |
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 | 396,372 |
| Switzerland | 361,539 |
| Ireland | 96,019 |
| France | 94,511 |
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 | 95,849 | 319,723 | +223,874 |
| Germany | 67,420 | 328,952 | +261,532 |
| Switzerland | 21,039 | 340,500 | +319,461 |
| Ireland | 61,920 | 34,099 | -27,821 |
| France | 77,850 | 16,661 | -61,189 |
| Albania | 0 | 52,043 | +52,043 |
| Senegal | 2,000 | 37,300 | +35,300 |
| 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) | 1,499,456 |
| Air transport | 3,119 |
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) | 356,213 | 1,143,243 | +787,030 |
| Air transport | 2,119 | 1,000 | -1,119 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| London | 740,016 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 294,528 |
| Dover | 140,161 |
| Felixstowe | 85,996 |
| Holyhead | 59,493 |
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 | 44,480 | 695,536 | +651,056 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 111,549 | 182,979 | +71,430 |
| Dover | 63,222 | 76,939 | +13,717 |
| Felixstowe | 20,000 | 65,996 | +45,996 |
| Holyhead | 52,783 | 6,710 | -46,073 |
| Purfleet | 0 | 53,394 | +53,394 |
| Eurotunnel | 53,042 | 0 | -53,042 |
| Portsmouth | 2,000 | 29,300 | +27,300 |
| 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