Import/export HS code 842951: Front-end shovel loaders
Loaders with a front shovel for digging and moving materials
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Sweden | 112,917,222 |
| Germany | 97,884,072 |
| Belgium | 85,232,876 |
| China | 59,722,520 |
| Netherlands | 33,745,702 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sweden | 56,897,642 | 56,019,580 | -878,062 |
| Germany | 44,049,094 | 53,834,978 | +9,785,884 |
| Belgium | 38,272,901 | 46,959,975 | +8,687,074 |
| China | 18,553,474 | 41,169,046 | +22,615,572 |
| Netherlands | 9,928,898 | 23,816,804 | +13,887,906 |
| Czechia | 11,185,410 | 11,099,709 | -85,701 |
| United States | 7,679,213 | 13,436,880 | +5,757,667 |
| South Korea | 9,306,828 | 5,643,007 | -3,663,821 |
| Brazil | 833,939 | 12,877,835 | +12,043,896 |
| Italy | 8,963,988 | 3,597,749 | -5,366,239 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Sweden | 106,676,404 |
| Germany | 105,762,457 |
| China | 82,053,162 |
| United States | 37,061,381 |
| France | 32,865,833 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sweden | 53,864,577 | 52,811,827 | -1,052,750 |
| Germany | 46,150,394 | 59,612,063 | +13,461,669 |
| China | 30,532,647 | 51,520,515 | +20,987,868 |
| United States | 15,442,919 | 21,618,462 | +6,175,543 |
| France | 16,593,539 | 16,272,294 | -321,245 |
| South Korea | 14,492,653 | 14,619,152 | +126,499 |
| Austria | 6,600,347 | 16,217,143 | +9,616,796 |
| Brazil | 1,150,588 | 13,428,490 | +12,277,902 |
| Italy | 9,406,167 | 4,944,926 | -4,461,241 |
| Czechia | 6,674,504 | 6,928,669 | +254,165 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 9 |
| Northern Ireland | 8 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 7 |
| Devon | 5 |
| Greater Manchester | 5 |
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 | 8 | +3 |
| Northern Ireland | 5 | 7 | +2 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 5 | 4 | -1 |
| Devon | 4 | 3 | -1 |
| Greater Manchester | 2 | 3 | +1 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 4 | 3 | -1 |
| Highlands and Islands | 4 | 3 | -1 |
| Lancashire | 1 | 5 | +4 |
| Cheshire | 3 | 4 | +1 |
| Cumbria | 3 | 3 | +0 |
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) | 313,097,318 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 171,002,436 |
| Other | 27,258,948 |
| Road transport | 999,458 |
| Air transport | 215,667 |
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) | 152,324,365 | 160,772,953 | +8,448,588 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 57,328,802 | 113,673,634 | +56,344,832 |
| Other | 12,305,793 | 14,953,155 | +2,647,362 |
| Road transport | 220,111 | 779,347 | +559,236 |
| Air transport | 96,977 | 118,690 | +21,713 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Immingham Docks | 193,083,108 |
| Dover | 86,915,527 |
| Southampton | 62,223,755 |
| London | 32,062,284 |
| 000 | 27,258,948 |
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 | 92,870,815 | 100,212,293 | +7,341,478 |
| Dover | 35,350,490 | 51,565,037 | +16,214,547 |
| Southampton | 24,491,401 | 37,732,354 | +13,240,953 |
| London | 17,332,600 | 14,729,684 | -2,602,916 |
| 000 | 12,305,793 | 14,953,155 | +2,647,362 |
| Avonmouth Docks | 13,413,170 | 10,510,611 | -2,902,559 |
| Liverpool Docks | 2,038,942 | 16,832,551 | +14,793,609 |
| Harwich | 4,446,891 | 8,413,220 | +3,966,329 |
| London Gateway Port | 414,568 | 11,253,575 | +10,839,007 |
| Felixstowe | 4,500,608 | 6,548,710 | +2,048,102 |
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 | 67 |
| Wholesale and retail trade and repair of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 23 |
| Rental and leasing activities | 14 |
| Repair and installation of machinery and equipment | 11 |
| Manufacture of machinery and equipment n.e.c. | 9 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-04 | 47 |
| 2026-03 | 42 |
| 2026-02 | 39 |
| 2026-01 | 37 |
| 2025-12 | 36 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| FINNING (UK) LTD. | 122 |
| HD HYUNDAI INFRACORE EUROPE S.R.O. | 57 |
| J.C.B.SALES LIMITED | 56 |
| WACKER NEUSON LIMITED | 52 |
| CNH INDUSTRIAL N.V. | 52 |
| MANITOU UK LIMITED | 51 |
| RIPON FARM SERVICES LIMITED | 49 |
| LIEBHERR - GREAT BRITAIN LIMITED | 47 |
| BEN BURGESS HOLDINGS LIMITED | 47 |
| VERSATILE EQUIPMENT LIMITED | 47 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 54 |
| 54m+ | 36 |
| 15m-54m | 23 |
| Other | 13 |
| 0-1m | 11 |
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 | 207,733,236 |
| Germany | 143,943,620 |
| Japan | 102,283,918 |
| Belgium | 97,892,624 |
| Ireland | 84,097,363 |
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 | 105,526,523 | 102,206,713 | -3,319,810 |
| Germany | 81,709,225 | 62,234,395 | -19,474,830 |
| Japan | 60,976,693 | 41,307,225 | -19,669,468 |
| Belgium | 25,591,394 | 72,301,230 | +46,709,836 |
| Ireland | 30,673,791 | 53,423,572 | +22,749,781 |
| Poland | 27,213,232 | 32,841,283 | +5,628,051 |
| France | 24,383,799 | 28,122,221 | +3,738,422 |
| Sweden | 19,528,870 | 23,163,420 | +3,634,550 |
| Netherlands | 18,092,721 | 16,413,885 | -1,678,836 |
| Canada | 13,421,723 | 15,560,902 | +2,139,179 |
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 | 15,871,221 |
| Japan | 4,215,906 |
| China | 1,192,721 |
| Germany | 891,673 |
| Ireland | 623,728 |
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 | 5,852,946 | 10,018,275 | +4,165,329 |
| Japan | 1,179,159 | 3,036,747 | +1,857,588 |
| China | 539,263 | 653,458 | +114,195 |
| Germany | 616,553 | 275,120 | -341,433 |
| Ireland | 187,401 | 436,327 | +248,926 |
| France | 466,593 | 117,230 | -349,363 |
| Sweden | 350,559 | 184,800 | -165,759 |
| United States | 246,513 | 33,389 | -213,124 |
| Italy | 147,924 | 31,367 | -116,557 |
| Belgium | 70,453 | 97,499 | +27,046 |
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) | 598,452,354 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 524,051,631 |
| Other | 26,053,105 |
| Air transport | 544,925 |
| Road transport | 8,800 |
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) | 270,290,179 | 328,162,175 | +57,871,996 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 265,130,836 | 258,920,795 | -6,210,041 |
| Other | 10,452,067 | 15,601,038 | +5,148,971 |
| Air transport | 251,032 | 293,893 | +42,861 |
| Road transport | 8,800 | 0 | -8,800 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Southampton | 302,297,782 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 273,029,074 |
| London | 130,259,942 |
| Immingham Docks | 112,321,564 |
| Liverpool Docks | 111,545,023 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Southampton | 159,044,937 | 143,252,845 | -15,792,092 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 141,917,587 | 131,111,487 | -10,806,100 |
| London | 47,280,244 | 82,979,698 | +35,699,454 |
| Immingham Docks | 49,891,242 | 62,430,322 | +12,539,080 |
| Liverpool Docks | 53,140,481 | 58,404,542 | +5,264,061 |
| Medway | 17,220,966 | 26,411,033 | +9,190,067 |
| 000 | 10,452,067 | 15,601,038 | +5,148,971 |
| Portsmouth | 10,275,713 | 14,051,599 | +3,775,886 |
| Felixstowe | 8,395,609 | 15,160,943 | +6,765,334 |
| Holyhead | 8,051,050 | 14,123,705 | +6,072,655 |
Related HS codes
What this shows: Sibling or child HS codes in the same classification branch.
Quick facts
HS code: 842951
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Loaders with a front shovel for digging and moving materials