Import/export HS code 842870: Industrial robots
Robots designed for industrial tasks, such as lifting, assembling, or moving materials in factories
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| United States | 22,731,167 |
| China | 15,136,329 |
| Luxembourg | 11,989,843 |
| France | 11,078,966 |
| Germany | 8,611,140 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | 13,161,426 | 9,569,741 | -3,591,685 |
| China | 5,409,060 | 9,727,269 | +4,318,209 |
| Luxembourg | 7,996,326 | 3,993,517 | -4,002,809 |
| France | 8,461,579 | 2,617,387 | -5,844,192 |
| Germany | 3,379,815 | 5,231,325 | +1,851,510 |
| Mexico | 6,271,196 | 1,971 | -6,269,225 |
| Spain | 1,164,996 | 3,274,867 | +2,109,871 |
| Sweden | 3,291,603 | 399,119 | -2,892,484 |
| Italy | 1,598,841 | 1,646,589 | +47,748 |
| Denmark | 531,475 | 1,984,144 | +1,452,669 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Mexico | 23,365,368 |
| China | 19,488,987 |
| Japan | 13,836,459 |
| United States | 13,757,972 |
| Germany | 7,591,837 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mexico | 21,781,188 | 1,584,180 | -20,197,008 |
| China | 6,592,475 | 12,896,512 | +6,304,037 |
| Japan | 9,247,974 | 4,588,485 | -4,659,489 |
| United States | 3,148,923 | 10,609,049 | +7,460,126 |
| Germany | 3,283,548 | 4,308,289 | +1,024,741 |
| United Kingdom | 4,374,300 | 1,085,339 | -3,288,961 |
| Italy | 1,496,526 | 1,873,205 | +376,679 |
| France | 1,470,342 | 325,203 | -1,145,139 |
| Sweden | 667,197 | 694,794 | +27,597 |
| Czechia | 909,812 | 392,437 | -517,375 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Inner London - West | 13 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 12 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 11 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 9 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 8 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Inner London - West | 7 | 9 | +2 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 8 | 6 | -2 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 8 | 7 | -1 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 4 | 7 | +3 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 3 | 7 | +4 |
| Greater Manchester | 5 | 4 | -1 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 3 | 6 | +3 |
| Essex | 2 | 5 | +3 |
| Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear | 4 | 5 | +1 |
| West Midlands | 3 | 6 | +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) | 49,274,544 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 33,553,721 |
| Air transport | 17,517,767 |
| Other | 1,426,467 |
| Road transport | 11,200 |
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) | 28,341,157 | 20,933,387 | -7,407,770 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 20,582,039 | 12,971,682 | -7,610,357 |
| Air transport | 6,975,090 | 10,542,677 | +3,567,587 |
| Other | 0 | 1,426,467 | +1,426,467 |
| Road transport | 0 | 11,200 | +11,200 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover | 21,641,935 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 13,525,572 |
| Felixstowe | 12,057,503 |
| London Gateway Port | 10,278,410 |
| London Gatwick Airport | 6,756,966 |
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 | 11,273,679 | 10,368,256 | -905,423 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 9,489,512 | 4,036,060 | -5,453,452 |
| Felixstowe | 4,416,532 | 7,640,971 | +3,224,439 |
| London Gateway Port | 9,766,693 | 511,717 | -9,254,976 |
| London Gatwick Airport | 0 | 6,756,966 | +6,756,966 |
| Immingham Docks | 3,905,161 | 2,773,517 | -1,131,644 |
| Southampton | 4,162,987 | 2,369,836 | -1,793,151 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 4,145,006 | 1,096,581 | -3,048,425 |
| Eurotunnel | 2,588,494 | 1,869,232 | -719,262 |
| Liverpool Docks | 640,234 | 1,779,417 | +1,139,183 |
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 | 29 |
| Manufacture of machinery and equipment n.e.c. | 23 |
| Manufacture of fabricated metal products, except machinery and equipment | 16 |
| Repair and installation of machinery and equipment | 13 |
| Office administrative, office support and other business support activities | 11 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-04 | 18 |
| 2026-03 | 16 |
| 2026-02 | 15 |
| 2026-01 | 8 |
| 2025-12 | 23 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| ABBOTT LABORATORIES LIMITED | 42 |
| FANUC UK LIMITED | 38 |
| UNITED MACHINING UK LIMITED | 22 |
| OCADO OPERATING LIMITED | 20 |
| IDEX UK LTD. | 20 |
| SOIL MACHINE DYNAMICS LIMITED | 15 |
| GEEKPLUS UK LIMITED | 14 |
| OPEX BUSINESS MACHINES GMBH | 11 |
| BYSTRONIC UK LIMITED | 10 |
| DEMATIC LIMITED | 9 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 54m+ | 76 |
| 1m-15m | 41 |
| 15m-54m | 20 |
| Other | 13 |
| 0-1m | 3 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| France | 10,487,234 |
| United States | 10,300,559 |
| Ireland | 3,425,972 |
| Sweden | 2,830,735 |
| Germany | 1,763,552 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| France | 6,908,650 | 3,578,584 | -3,330,066 |
| United States | 6,959,569 | 3,340,990 | -3,618,579 |
| Ireland | 433,601 | 2,992,371 | +2,558,770 |
| Sweden | 2,775,735 | 55,000 | -2,720,735 |
| Germany | 1,241,425 | 522,127 | -719,298 |
| Mexico | 36,604 | 1,624,412 | +1,587,808 |
| Poland | 634,674 | 1,024,325 | +389,651 |
| Turkey | 338,496 | 928,009 | +589,513 |
| Canada | 108,840 | 529,218 | +420,378 |
| Belgium | 42,102 | 453,965 | +411,863 |
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 | 109,874 |
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 | 63,705 | 46,169 | -17,536 |
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) | 23,667,328 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 7,806,516 |
| Air transport | 6,977,782 |
| Other | 109,874 |
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) | 13,333,364 | 10,333,964 | -2,999,400 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 5,088,143 | 2,718,373 | -2,369,770 |
| Air transport | 3,236,881 | 3,740,901 | +504,020 |
| Other | 63,705 | 46,169 | -17,536 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 9,970,834 |
| Dover | 6,151,015 |
| London Gateway Port | 3,869,879 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 3,476,469 |
| Immingham Docks | 3,092,426 |
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 | 4,649,827 | 5,321,007 | +671,180 |
| Dover | 5,138,333 | 1,012,682 | -4,125,651 |
| London Gateway Port | 3,666,488 | 203,391 | -3,463,097 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 1,411,677 | 2,064,792 | +653,115 |
| Immingham Docks | 3,036,075 | 56,351 | -2,979,724 |
| Holyhead | 288,595 | 2,612,075 | +2,323,480 |
| Southampton | 315,142 | 1,961,386 | +1,646,244 |
| London Stansted Airport | 1,006,398 | 783,930 | -222,468 |
| Felixstowe | 933,327 | 193,668 | -739,659 |
| Harwich | 83,364 | 959,998 | +876,634 |
Quick facts
HS code: 842870
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Robots designed for industrial tasks, such as lifting, assembling, or moving materials in factories