Import/export HS code 842940: Tamping machines and road rollers
Machines used to compact soil or asphalt, essential for road building
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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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Germany | 60,031,781 |
| China | 14,957,435 |
| India | 14,417,546 |
| France | 9,881,678 |
| United States | 4,760,512 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Germany | 36,370,952 | 23,660,829 | -12,710,123 |
| China | 5,853,502 | 9,103,933 | +3,250,431 |
| India | 6,356,462 | 8,061,084 | +1,704,622 |
| France | 454,068 | 9,427,610 | +8,973,542 |
| United States | 2,573,447 | 2,187,065 | -386,382 |
| Sweden | 2,555,106 | 1,988,465 | -566,641 |
| Czechia | 2,208,096 | 2,254,354 | +46,258 |
| Netherlands | 1,525,596 | 2,000,749 | +475,153 |
| Italy | 1,281,547 | 2,144,999 | +863,452 |
| Ireland | 798,455 | 1,222,671 | +424,216 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Germany | 62,772,441 |
| China | 24,364,581 |
| India | 14,755,321 |
| United States | 4,941,734 |
| Czechia | 4,669,734 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Germany | 31,030,891 | 31,741,550 | +710,659 |
| China | 12,544,143 | 11,820,438 | -723,705 |
| India | 6,694,237 | 8,061,084 | +1,366,847 |
| United States | 2,380,444 | 2,561,290 | +180,846 |
| Czechia | 2,212,041 | 2,457,693 | +245,652 |
| Sweden | 2,177,667 | 1,840,228 | -337,439 |
| Australia | 543,510 | 122,879 | -420,631 |
| Netherlands | 174,177 | 456,052 | +281,875 |
| Italy | 319,000 | 305,375 | -13,625 |
| Finland | 465,106 | 0 | -465,106 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 5 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 3 |
| Gloucestershire and Wiltshire | 3 |
| Northern Ireland | 3 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 2 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 3 | 5 | +2 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 2 | 3 | +1 |
| Gloucestershire and Wiltshire | 3 | 1 | -2 |
| Northern Ireland | 2 | 3 | +1 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Cambridgeshire and Peterborough | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Essex | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Greater Manchester | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Kent | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 1 | 2 | +1 |
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) | 69,199,089 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 49,982,639 |
| Other | 5,008,186 |
| Air transport | 116,938 |
| Road transport | 61,508 |
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) | 34,217,854 | 34,981,235 | +763,381 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 24,617,327 | 25,365,312 | +747,985 |
| Other | 2,467,130 | 2,541,056 | +73,926 |
| Air transport | 69,633 | 47,305 | -22,328 |
| Road transport | 61,508 | 0 | -61,508 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover | 63,533,185 |
| Southampton | 25,588,166 |
| Felixstowe | 8,960,199 |
| Immingham Docks | 6,048,362 |
| 000 | 5,008,186 |
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 | 30,428,242 | 33,104,943 | +2,676,701 |
| Southampton | 14,491,911 | 11,096,255 | -3,395,656 |
| Felixstowe | 3,995,579 | 4,964,620 | +969,041 |
| Immingham Docks | 3,563,825 | 2,484,537 | -1,079,288 |
| 000 | 2,467,130 | 2,541,056 | +73,926 |
| London Gateway Port | 894,193 | 3,773,722 | +2,879,529 |
| Liverpool Docks | 2,322,355 | 2,262,925 | -59,430 |
| Belfast Port | 622,169 | 441,705 | -180,464 |
| Killingholme | 130,331 | 601,830 | +471,499 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 700,133 | 21,000 | -679,133 |
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 | 20 |
| Manufacture of machinery and equipment n.e.c. | 6 |
| Civil engineering | 4 |
| Rental and leasing activities | 4 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 3 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 13 |
| 2025-11 | 10 |
| 2025-10 | 16 |
| 2025-09 | 12 |
| 2025-08 | 11 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| FINNING (UK) LTD. | 67 |
| BOMAG (GREAT BRITAIN) LIMITED | 49 |
| WIRTGEN LIMITED | 48 |
| J.C.B.SALES LIMITED | 41 |
| MOLSON EQUIPMENT SERVICES LTD | 40 |
| HUSQVARNA UK LIMITED | 37 |
| DYNAPAC UK LIMITED | 35 |
| WACKER NEUSON LIMITED | 32 |
| EURO AUCTIONS LIMITED | 31 |
| WILLIAM KEYS & SONS LTD | 26 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 54m+ | 16 |
| 1m-15m | 15 |
| 15m-54m | 7 |
| Other | 4 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Ireland | 9,947,761 |
| United States | 5,869,845 |
| Netherlands | 4,114,032 |
| Poland | 4,034,414 |
| Germany | 2,773,383 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ireland | 4,416,478 | 5,531,283 | +1,114,805 |
| United States | 4,332,183 | 1,537,662 | -2,794,521 |
| Netherlands | 2,066,451 | 2,047,581 | -18,870 |
| Poland | 2,011,932 | 2,022,482 | +10,550 |
| Germany | 1,235,663 | 1,537,720 | +302,057 |
| Romania | 1,207,691 | 633,812 | -573,879 |
| France | 1,021,090 | 809,097 | -211,993 |
| Italy | 1,058,286 | 631,927 | -426,359 |
| Saudi Arabia | 873,095 | 684,327 | -188,768 |
| Iraq | 935,482 | 544,743 | -390,739 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Germany | 2,973,160 |
| XI | 1,632,717 |
| China | 241,073 |
| Czechia | 217,925 |
| Sweden | 198,390 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Germany | 1,639,717 | 1,333,443 | -306,274 |
| XI | 770,718 | 861,999 | +91,281 |
| China | 178,319 | 62,754 | -115,565 |
| Czechia | 145,782 | 72,143 | -73,639 |
| Sweden | 47,064 | 151,326 | +104,262 |
| Japan | 95,261 | 36,239 | -59,022 |
| Switzerland | 83,174 | 9,809 | -73,365 |
| Ireland | 29,466 | 8,994 | -20,472 |
| United States | 13,633 | 19,037 | +5,404 |
| Nicaragua | 0 | 28,985 | +28,985 |
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) | 28,087,487 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 18,678,720 |
| Other | 5,715,518 |
| Air transport | 16,368 |
| Rail transport | 14,500 |
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) | 14,351,194 | 13,736,293 | -614,901 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 11,305,362 | 7,373,358 | -3,932,004 |
| Other | 3,031,567 | 2,683,951 | -347,616 |
| Air transport | 6,156 | 10,212 | +4,056 |
| Rail transport | 14,500 | 0 | -14,500 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 14,812,619 |
| 000 | 5,715,518 |
| Liverpool Docks | 5,370,236 |
| London Gateway Port | 4,411,159 |
| Immingham Docks | 4,332,911 |
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 | 8,378,296 | 6,434,323 | -1,943,973 |
| 000 | 3,031,567 | 2,683,951 | -347,616 |
| Liverpool Docks | 3,387,514 | 1,982,722 | -1,404,792 |
| London Gateway Port | 2,066,793 | 2,344,366 | +277,573 |
| Immingham Docks | 2,088,537 | 2,244,374 | +155,837 |
| Southampton | 2,297,547 | 1,757,714 | -539,833 |
| Holyhead | 731,577 | 2,012,330 | +1,280,753 |
| Harwich | 1,015,286 | 921,663 | -93,623 |
| Felixstowe | 937,302 | 777,940 | -159,362 |
| London | 1,039,105 | 575,947 | -463,158 |
Related HS codes
What this shows: Sibling or child HS codes in the same classification branch.
Quick facts
HS code: 842940
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Machines used to compact soil or asphalt, essential for road building