Import/export HS code 8429: Heavy construction machines
Self-propelled machines like bulldozers, graders, excavators, and road rollers used in construction and road work
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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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Japan | 643,105,428 |
| Belgium | 469,621,314 |
| Netherlands | 450,151,160 |
| China | 270,946,467 |
| Germany | 217,552,071 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Japan | 224,636,803 | 418,468,625 | +193,831,822 |
| Belgium | 201,193,700 | 268,427,614 | +67,233,914 |
| Netherlands | 212,427,628 | 237,723,532 | +25,295,904 |
| China | 154,468,025 | 116,478,442 | -37,989,583 |
| Germany | 115,379,801 | 102,172,270 | -13,207,531 |
| Sweden | 63,001,292 | 60,547,196 | -2,454,096 |
| South Korea | 54,081,626 | 47,324,985 | -6,756,641 |
| France | 36,903,026 | 61,347,779 | +24,444,753 |
| Czechia | 36,786,773 | 40,247,738 | +3,460,965 |
| United States | 22,390,770 | 36,667,281 | +14,276,511 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Japan | 981,923,413 |
| China | 394,400,160 |
| Germany | 355,796,185 |
| South Korea | 189,053,798 |
| France | 185,342,808 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Japan | 414,878,077 | 567,045,336 | +152,167,259 |
| China | 207,830,625 | 186,569,535 | -21,261,090 |
| Germany | 160,348,188 | 195,447,997 | +35,099,809 |
| South Korea | 68,091,215 | 120,962,583 | +52,871,368 |
| France | 88,612,637 | 96,730,171 | +8,117,534 |
| Sweden | 56,278,924 | 55,887,265 | -391,659 |
| United States | 32,670,036 | 54,779,427 | +22,109,391 |
| Netherlands | 32,692,906 | 43,550,433 | +10,857,527 |
| India | 27,102,338 | 39,891,722 | +12,789,384 |
| Czechia | 24,855,003 | 32,196,755 | +7,341,752 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Northern Ireland | 23 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 15 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 14 |
| Greater Manchester | 14 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 14 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Northern Ireland | 9 | 20 | +11 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 10 | 12 | +2 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 11 | 6 | -5 |
| Greater Manchester | 8 | 10 | +2 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 9 | 9 | +0 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 7 | 8 | +1 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 9 | 6 | -3 |
| Devon | 6 | 10 | +4 |
| North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset | 7 | 9 | +2 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 8 | 11 | +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) | 1,396,015,875 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,305,558,567 |
| Other | 93,229,026 |
| Road transport | 3,437,810 |
| Air transport | 1,944,729 |
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) | 682,288,625 | 713,727,250 | +31,438,625 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 517,428,817 | 788,129,750 | +270,700,933 |
| Other | 48,943,065 | 44,285,961 | -4,657,104 |
| Road transport | 391,723 | 3,046,087 | +2,654,364 |
| Air transport | 1,002,754 | 941,975 | -60,779 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Immingham Docks | 642,003,384 |
| Southampton | 503,023,005 |
| Tyne | 416,993,731 |
| Dover | 270,806,036 |
| Felixstowe | 237,673,428 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Immingham Docks | 302,392,516 | 339,610,868 | +37,218,352 |
| Southampton | 196,024,689 | 306,998,316 | +110,973,627 |
| Tyne | 189,632,619 | 227,361,112 | +37,728,493 |
| Dover | 121,802,997 | 149,003,039 | +27,200,042 |
| Felixstowe | 113,224,690 | 124,448,738 | +11,224,048 |
| London | 101,313,594 | 135,762,690 | +34,449,096 |
| Avonmouth Docks | 61,297,130 | 65,896,302 | +4,599,172 |
| 000 | 48,943,065 | 44,285,961 | -4,657,104 |
| Middlesbrough | 16,976,408 | 35,579,801 | +18,603,393 |
| Liverpool Docks | 8,558,980 | 27,681,965 | +19,122,985 |
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 | 143 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 45 |
| Wholesale and retail trade and repair of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 33 |
| Manufacture of machinery and equipment n.e.c. | 30 |
| Repair and installation of machinery and equipment | 25 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-04 | 82 |
| 2026-03 | 85 |
| 2026-02 | 79 |
| 2026-01 | 83 |
| 2025-12 | 67 |
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 |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 151 |
| 54m+ | 86 |
| 0-1m | 57 |
| 15m-54m | 48 |
| Other | 33 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| United States | 645,538,061 |
| Ireland | 357,179,722 |
| Turkey | 302,193,815 |
| Poland | 301,972,830 |
| Germany | 272,084,472 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | 353,536,592 | 292,001,469 | -61,535,123 |
| Ireland | 154,084,393 | 203,095,329 | +49,010,936 |
| Turkey | 130,827,864 | 171,365,951 | +40,538,087 |
| Poland | 163,313,882 | 138,658,948 | -24,654,934 |
| Germany | 131,878,382 | 140,206,090 | +8,327,708 |
| Netherlands | 105,383,471 | 153,175,223 | +47,791,752 |
| Spain | 83,789,100 | 111,751,145 | +27,962,045 |
| Belgium | 84,114,591 | 106,105,524 | +21,990,933 |
| France | 77,209,101 | 92,074,139 | +14,865,038 |
| Japan | 62,963,555 | 41,308,776 | -21,654,779 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Japan | 60,623,808 |
| XI | 27,170,623 |
| Germany | 9,066,671 |
| Netherlands | 8,606,377 |
| China | 6,790,000 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Japan | 24,491,077 | 36,132,731 | +11,641,654 |
| XI | 11,840,489 | 15,330,134 | +3,489,645 |
| Germany | 4,889,315 | 4,177,356 | -711,959 |
| Netherlands | 5,067,300 | 3,539,077 | -1,528,223 |
| China | 4,068,567 | 2,721,433 | -1,347,134 |
| France | 3,419,445 | 2,281,446 | -1,137,999 |
| Ireland | 1,054,568 | 2,041,031 | +986,463 |
| South Korea | 1,384,981 | 1,336,495 | -48,486 |
| Austria | 219,280 | 1,633,203 | +1,413,923 |
| United States | 805,852 | 1,040,335 | +234,483 |
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) | 2,390,345,877 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,683,293,309 |
| Other | 142,213,712 |
| Air transport | 1,569,467 |
| Road transport | 129,720 |
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) | 1,122,905,641 | 1,267,440,236 | +144,534,595 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 832,337,437 | 850,955,872 | +18,618,435 |
| Other | 64,608,103 | 77,605,609 | +12,997,506 |
| Air transport | 890,190 | 679,277 | -210,913 |
| Road transport | 97,120 | 32,600 | -64,520 |
| Rail transport | 64,221 | 0 | -64,221 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 1,301,415,273 |
| Southampton | 712,984,761 |
| Immingham Docks | 559,307,829 |
| Liverpool Docks | 253,539,874 |
| London | 218,855,625 |
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 | 648,454,176 | 652,961,097 | +4,506,921 |
| Southampton | 357,340,571 | 355,644,190 | -1,696,381 |
| Immingham Docks | 243,262,076 | 316,045,753 | +72,783,677 |
| Liverpool Docks | 131,700,696 | 121,839,178 | -9,861,518 |
| London | 84,771,693 | 134,083,932 | +49,312,239 |
| London Gateway Port | 128,960,602 | 78,404,774 | -50,555,828 |
| Avonmouth Docks | 68,340,749 | 85,068,512 | +16,727,763 |
| 000 | 64,608,103 | 77,605,609 | +12,997,506 |
| Harwich | 59,473,802 | 62,108,088 | +2,634,286 |
| Felixstowe | 50,986,107 | 58,785,122 | +7,799,015 |
Related HS codes
What this shows: Sibling or child HS codes in the same classification branch.
Quick facts
HS code: 8429
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Self-propelled machines like bulldozers, graders, excavators, and road rollers used in construction and road work