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.
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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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Sweden | 100,947,222 |
| Germany | 92,240,969 |
| Belgium | 81,985,431 |
| China | 59,953,482 |
| Netherlands | 35,426,287 |
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 | 49,144,797 | 51,802,425 | +2,657,628 |
| Germany | 41,790,407 | 50,450,562 | +8,660,155 |
| Belgium | 37,268,037 | 44,717,394 | +7,449,357 |
| China | 19,907,429 | 40,046,053 | +20,138,624 |
| Netherlands | 11,577,806 | 23,848,481 | +12,270,675 |
| United States | 12,103,375 | 9,321,817 | -2,781,558 |
| Czechia | 9,440,205 | 10,182,190 | +741,985 |
| Brazil | 6,449,208 | 7,957,914 | +1,508,706 |
| South Korea | 7,374,913 | 4,931,722 | -2,443,191 |
| Italy | 7,725,426 | 3,208,041 | -4,517,385 |
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 | 101,275,993 |
| Sweden | 95,749,383 |
| China | 83,658,327 |
| United States | 35,952,226 |
| France | 30,501,207 |
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 | 43,370,416 | 57,905,577 | +14,535,161 |
| Sweden | 46,327,980 | 49,421,403 | +3,093,423 |
| China | 32,169,270 | 51,489,057 | +19,319,787 |
| United States | 19,967,163 | 15,985,063 | -3,982,100 |
| France | 15,925,488 | 14,575,719 | -1,349,769 |
| South Korea | 12,514,738 | 13,208,049 | +693,311 |
| Austria | 8,195,391 | 15,886,432 | +7,691,041 |
| Brazil | 5,918,002 | 9,039,775 | +3,121,773 |
| Italy | 8,138,780 | 4,685,014 | -3,453,766 |
| Czechia | 5,548,090 | 6,204,931 | +656,841 |
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 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 6 |
| Lancashire | 6 |
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 | 4 | 5 | +1 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 4 | 4 | +0 |
| Lancashire | 1 | 6 | +5 |
| Greater Manchester | 2 | 3 | +1 |
| Highlands and Islands | 5 | 2 | -3 |
| Cheshire | 2 | 4 | +2 |
| Devon | 4 | 2 | -2 |
| East Yorkshire and Northern Lincolnshire | 4 | 2 | -2 |
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) | 292,387,619 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 168,365,064 |
| Other | 24,653,797 |
| Road transport | 796,208 |
| Air transport | 217,245 |
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) | 138,097,352 | 154,290,267 | +16,192,915 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 68,458,082 | 99,906,982 | +31,448,900 |
| Other | 12,631,883 | 12,021,914 | -609,969 |
| Road transport | 57,016 | 739,192 | +682,176 |
| Air transport | 91,133 | 126,112 | +34,979 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Immingham Docks | 182,476,946 |
| Dover | 80,902,714 |
| Southampton | 60,563,149 |
| London | 29,101,343 |
| 000 | 24,653,797 |
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 | 87,217,046 | 95,259,900 | +8,042,854 |
| Dover | 32,283,798 | 48,618,916 | +16,335,118 |
| Southampton | 29,117,569 | 31,445,580 | +2,328,011 |
| London | 15,537,167 | 13,564,176 | -1,972,991 |
| 000 | 12,631,883 | 12,021,914 | -609,969 |
| Avonmouth Docks | 11,938,002 | 9,049,119 | -2,888,883 |
| Liverpool Docks | 7,592,481 | 11,722,170 | +4,129,689 |
| Harwich | 5,113,058 | 8,845,876 | +3,732,818 |
| London Gateway Port | 394,818 | 12,738,569 | +12,343,751 |
| Felixstowe | 3,615,380 | 6,115,483 | +2,500,103 |
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
|
22 |
|
Rental and leasing activities
|
12 |
|
Repair and installation of machinery and equipment
|
10 |
|
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 |
|---|---|
| 2026-05 | 43 |
| 2026-04 | 47 |
| 2026-03 | 42 |
| 2026-02 | 39 |
| 2026-01 | 37 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| FINNING (UK) LTD. | 123 |
| HD CONSTRUCTION EQUIPMENT DEVELON EUROPE S.R.O | 58 |
| J.C.B.SALES LIMITED | 57 |
| WACKER NEUSON LIMITED | 53 |
| CNH INDUSTRIAL N.V. | 53 |
| MANITOU UK LIMITED | 51 |
| RIPON FARM SERVICES LIMITED | 50 |
| LIEBHERR - GREAT BRITAIN LIMITED | 48 |
| FAROL LIMITED | 48 |
| BEN BURGESS HOLDINGS LIMITED | 48 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 49 |
| 54m+ | 36 |
| 15m-54m | 24 |
| Other | 13 |
| 0-1m | 12 |
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 | 198,075,151 |
| Germany | 124,564,279 |
| Belgium | 105,297,153 |
| Japan | 90,445,326 |
| Ireland | 83,626,597 |
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 | 90,914,469 | 107,160,682 | +16,246,213 |
| Germany | 73,120,624 | 51,443,655 | -21,676,969 |
| Belgium | 36,479,105 | 68,818,048 | +32,338,943 |
| Japan | 52,300,534 | 38,144,792 | -14,155,742 |
| Ireland | 34,430,989 | 49,195,608 | +14,764,619 |
| Poland | 29,054,462 | 31,415,522 | +2,361,060 |
| France | 24,806,381 | 25,539,715 | +733,334 |
| Sweden | 19,279,414 | 21,068,105 | +1,788,691 |
| Netherlands | 18,469,467 | 14,849,447 | -3,620,020 |
| Canada | 13,280,720 | 15,292,656 | +2,011,936 |
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 | 15,704,235 |
| Japan | 4,195,127 |
| China | 1,228,354 |
| Germany | 788,161 |
| Ireland | 654,448 |
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 | 5,845,296 | 9,858,939 | +4,013,643 |
| Japan | 1,490,275 | 2,704,852 | +1,214,577 |
| China | 571,962 | 656,392 | +84,430 |
| Germany | 582,867 | 205,294 | -377,573 |
| Ireland | 192,354 | 462,094 | +269,740 |
| France | 244,477 | 131,008 | -113,469 |
| Sweden | 106,255 | 178,910 | +72,655 |
| United States | 215,201 | 16,948 | -198,253 |
| Italy | 158,137 | 21,154 | -136,983 |
| Belgium | 146,464 | 21,488 | -124,976 |
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) | 580,499,912 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 495,272,043 |
| Other | 25,388,960 |
| Air transport | 521,104 |
| 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) | 281,208,922 | 299,290,990 | +18,082,068 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 243,471,192 | 251,800,851 | +8,329,659 |
| Other | 10,472,441 | 14,916,519 | +4,444,078 |
| Air transport | 257,635 | 263,469 | +5,834 |
| 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 | 284,413,650 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 255,782,675 |
| London | 133,589,341 |
| Immingham Docks | 106,741,699 |
| Liverpool Docks | 106,387,418 |
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 | 143,733,561 | 140,680,089 | -3,053,472 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 140,861,294 | 114,921,381 | -25,939,913 |
| London | 55,740,077 | 77,849,264 | +22,109,187 |
| Immingham Docks | 49,333,686 | 57,408,013 | +8,074,327 |
| Liverpool Docks | 49,594,259 | 56,793,159 | +7,198,900 |
| Medway | 17,193,417 | 25,864,485 | +8,671,068 |
| 000 | 10,472,441 | 14,916,519 | +4,444,078 |
| Portsmouth | 9,635,570 | 14,779,960 | +5,144,390 |
| Felixstowe | 10,366,677 | 13,333,862 | +2,967,185 |
| Holyhead | 9,419,220 | 13,507,963 | +4,088,743 |
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