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 | 60,275,622 |
| China | 22,467,463 |
| France | 18,137,955 |
| India | 15,541,159 |
| Japan | 6,567,978 |
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 | 39,500,581 | 20,775,041 | -18,725,540 |
| China | 3,885,507 | 18,581,956 | +14,696,449 |
| France | 3,513,553 | 14,624,402 | +11,110,849 |
| India | 6,727,630 | 8,813,529 | +2,085,899 |
| Japan | 0 | 6,567,978 | +6,567,978 |
| Czechia | 2,541,632 | 3,416,955 | +875,323 |
| United States | 2,889,243 | 1,788,981 | -1,100,262 |
| Sweden | 2,233,640 | 1,997,216 | -236,424 |
| Italy | 3,193,029 | 217,557 | -2,975,472 |
| Netherlands | 1,278,405 | 1,483,127 | +204,722 |
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 | 70,449,388 |
| China | 28,212,456 |
| India | 16,428,715 |
| United States | 7,068,963 |
| Japan | 6,523,079 |
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 | 38,166,620 | 32,282,768 | -5,883,852 |
| China | 11,318,904 | 16,893,552 | +5,574,648 |
| India | 7,065,405 | 9,363,310 | +2,297,905 |
| United States | 2,809,381 | 4,259,582 | +1,450,201 |
| Japan | 21,129 | 6,501,950 | +6,480,821 |
| Czechia | 2,783,450 | 3,349,500 | +566,050 |
| Sweden | 1,685,520 | 1,724,053 | +38,533 |
| Australia | 431,880 | 268,925 | -162,955 |
| Netherlands | 119,574 | 542,066 | +422,492 |
| Italy | 267,399 | 340,093 | +72,694 |
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 |
| Northern Ireland | 4 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 3 |
| Gloucestershire and Wiltshire | 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 | 5 | 3 | -2 |
| Northern Ireland | 2 | 4 | +2 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 3 | 2 | -1 |
| Gloucestershire and Wiltshire | 3 | 1 | -2 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Essex | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Inner London - West | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| 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) | 78,191,849 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 63,938,930 |
| Other | 6,261,905 |
| Air transport | 115,306 |
| 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) | 42,111,837 | 36,080,012 | -6,031,825 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 23,478,269 | 40,460,661 | +16,982,392 |
| Other | 2,798,539 | 3,463,366 | +664,827 |
| Air transport | 106,001 | 9,305 | -96,696 |
| 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 | 72,115,978 |
| Southampton | 34,960,653 |
| London Gateway Port | 9,539,535 |
| Felixstowe | 8,822,316 |
| 000 | 6,261,905 |
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 | 39,390,452 | 32,725,526 | -6,664,926 |
| Southampton | 13,600,077 | 21,360,576 | +7,760,499 |
| London Gateway Port | 597,984 | 8,941,551 | +8,343,567 |
| Felixstowe | 4,137,573 | 4,684,743 | +547,170 |
| 000 | 2,798,539 | 3,463,366 | +664,827 |
| Immingham Docks | 2,070,508 | 2,804,195 | +733,687 |
| Liverpool Docks | 2,520,565 | 1,872,910 | -647,655 |
| Eurotunnel | 391,956 | 1,359,886 | +967,930 |
| Belfast Port | 541,380 | 550,542 | +9,162 |
| Killingholme | 104,650 | 872,770 | +768,120 |
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
|
21 |
|
Manufacture of machinery and equipment n.e.c.
|
6 |
|
Civil engineering
|
4 |
|
Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles
|
4 |
|
Specialised construction activities
|
4 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-05 | 11 |
| 2026-04 | 13 |
| 2026-03 | 11 |
| 2026-02 | 11 |
| 2026-01 | 13 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| FINNING (UK) LTD. | 71 |
| BOMAG (GREAT BRITAIN) LIMITED | 54 |
| WIRTGEN LIMITED | 53 |
| J.C.B.SALES LIMITED | 45 |
| MOLSON EQUIPMENT SERVICES LTD | 44 |
| HUSQVARNA UK LIMITED | 40 |
| DYNAPAC UK LIMITED | 36 |
| EURO AUCTIONS LIMITED | 35 |
| WACKER NEUSON LIMITED | 33 |
| WILLIAM KEYS & SONS LTD | 27 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 17 |
| 54m+ | 15 |
| 15m-54m | 8 |
| Other | 4 |
| 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Ireland | 10,901,509 |
| United States | 5,675,558 |
| Netherlands | 4,903,339 |
| Poland | 3,989,998 |
| Germany | 3,115,140 |
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 | 5,246,763 | 5,654,746 | +407,983 |
| United States | 3,243,506 | 2,432,052 | -811,454 |
| Netherlands | 1,526,748 | 3,376,591 | +1,849,843 |
| Poland | 1,795,785 | 2,194,213 | +398,428 |
| Germany | 1,769,370 | 1,345,770 | -423,600 |
| Romania | 866,363 | 1,047,982 | +181,619 |
| France | 578,339 | 1,321,499 | +743,160 |
| Italy | 844,293 | 1,005,025 | +160,732 |
| Saudi Arabia | 953,382 | 517,615 | -435,767 |
| Spain | 369,504 | 1,022,883 | +653,379 |
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 | 4,007,719 |
| XI | 1,551,874 |
| Sweden | 303,535 |
| China | 260,602 |
| Czechia | 169,824 |
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 | 1,878,802 | 2,128,917 | +250,115 |
| XI | 674,719 | 877,155 | +202,436 |
| Sweden | 101,875 | 201,660 | +99,785 |
| China | 229,314 | 31,288 | -198,026 |
| Czechia | 166,364 | 3,460 | -162,904 |
| Japan | 120,189 | 0 | -120,189 |
| Switzerland | 90,317 | 2,666 | -87,651 |
| India | 0 | 65,059 | +65,059 |
| United States | 32,670 | 20,483 | -12,187 |
| Ireland | 9,615 | 23,558 | +13,943 |
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) | 30,000,579 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 17,476,626 |
| Other | 6,839,112 |
| Air transport | 16,454 |
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) | 13,114,346 | 16,886,233 | +3,771,887 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 9,734,741 | 7,741,885 | -1,992,856 |
| Other | 3,366,961 | 3,472,151 | +105,190 |
| Air transport | 7,629 | 8,825 | +1,196 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 15,256,238 |
| 000 | 6,839,112 |
| Immingham Docks | 4,840,041 |
| Southampton | 4,674,626 |
| Liverpool Docks | 4,561,445 |
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 | 6,571,604 | 8,684,634 | +2,113,030 |
| 000 | 3,366,961 | 3,472,151 | +105,190 |
| Immingham Docks | 1,876,750 | 2,963,291 | +1,086,541 |
| Southampton | 2,307,707 | 2,366,919 | +59,212 |
| Liverpool Docks | 2,540,817 | 2,020,628 | -520,189 |
| London Gateway Port | 2,583,390 | 1,961,117 | -622,273 |
| Holyhead | 1,410,883 | 2,036,645 | +625,762 |
| Harwich | 904,901 | 839,475 | -65,426 |
| Felixstowe | 722,892 | 917,480 | +194,588 |
| London | 813,369 | 484,907 | -328,462 |
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