Import/export HS code 843141: Buckets and shovels for machinery
Attachments like buckets, shovels, and grips for construction equipment
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| China | 55,793,842 |
| Hungary | 20,700,248 |
| India | 13,341,542 |
| Germany | 12,933,699 |
| Netherlands | 11,659,073 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| China | 27,739,214 | 28,054,628 | +315,414 |
| Hungary | 12,676,405 | 8,023,843 | -4,652,562 |
| India | 7,538,425 | 5,803,117 | -1,735,308 |
| Germany | 7,687,713 | 5,245,986 | -2,441,727 |
| Netherlands | 6,347,404 | 5,311,669 | -1,035,735 |
| Italy | 3,757,405 | 3,592,225 | -165,180 |
| France | 3,581,822 | 2,437,323 | -1,144,499 |
| Sweden | 3,086,038 | 2,233,843 | -852,195 |
| Belgium | 2,493,379 | 2,332,681 | -160,698 |
| Portugal | 2,912,613 | 1,824,505 | -1,088,108 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| China | 57,473,329 |
| Hungary | 24,548,729 |
| India | 13,273,158 |
| Germany | 10,150,751 |
| Netherlands | 8,170,893 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| China | 28,894,444 | 28,578,885 | -315,559 |
| Hungary | 14,327,306 | 10,221,423 | -4,105,883 |
| India | 7,529,806 | 5,743,352 | -1,786,454 |
| Germany | 6,136,621 | 4,014,130 | -2,122,491 |
| Netherlands | 4,827,160 | 3,343,733 | -1,483,427 |
| Italy | 3,818,917 | 3,447,241 | -371,676 |
| Poland | 3,219,820 | 3,407,761 | +187,941 |
| Portugal | 3,046,686 | 1,895,137 | -1,151,549 |
| Czechia | 1,639,802 | 2,129,082 | +489,280 |
| Turkey | 2,233,109 | 1,365,871 | -867,238 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 22 |
| Greater Manchester | 19 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 18 |
| North Eastern Scotland | 18 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 17 |
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 | 18 | 15 | -3 |
| Greater Manchester | 14 | 14 | +0 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 11 | 13 | +2 |
| North Eastern Scotland | 11 | 11 | +0 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 12 | 10 | -2 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 12 | 11 | -1 |
| Cheshire | 6 | 13 | +7 |
| Northern Ireland | 8 | 11 | +3 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 9 | 11 | +2 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 5 | 9 | +4 |
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) | 83,900,579 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 79,257,271 |
| Air transport | 4,510,624 |
| Other | 1,442,344 |
| Road transport | 720,551 |
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) | 47,803,081 | 36,097,498 | -11,705,583 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 41,582,659 | 37,674,612 | -3,908,047 |
| Air transport | 2,322,436 | 2,188,188 | -134,248 |
| Other | 977,713 | 464,631 | -513,082 |
| Road transport | 447,443 | 273,108 | -174,335 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover | 38,959,998 |
| Felixstowe | 31,294,414 |
| Liverpool Docks | 14,598,276 |
| Immingham Docks | 10,906,778 |
| London Gateway Port | 10,288,210 |
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 | 21,983,887 | 16,976,111 | -5,007,776 |
| Felixstowe | 18,241,282 | 13,053,132 | -5,188,150 |
| Liverpool Docks | 7,424,720 | 7,173,556 | -251,164 |
| Immingham Docks | 6,145,778 | 4,761,000 | -1,384,778 |
| London Gateway Port | 3,547,914 | 6,740,296 | +3,192,382 |
| Eurotunnel | 4,719,210 | 4,913,704 | +194,494 |
| Southampton | 5,120,855 | 4,313,691 | -807,164 |
| Harwich | 5,283,884 | 3,026,407 | -2,257,477 |
| Belfast Port | 3,071,167 | 3,722,272 | +651,105 |
| Grangemouth Docks | 3,611,639 | 1,428,240 | -2,183,399 |
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 | 123 |
| Repair and installation of machinery and equipment | 35 |
| Specialised construction activities | 33 |
| Manufacture of machinery and equipment n.e.c. | 31 |
| Rental and leasing activities | 30 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 69 |
| 2025-11 | 78 |
| 2025-10 | 82 |
| 2025-09 | 68 |
| 2025-08 | 75 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| J.C. BAMFORD EXCAVATORS LIMITED | 115 |
| J.C.B. SERVICE | 90 |
| RAM LIFTING TECHNOLOGIES (UK) LTD | 82 |
| KUBOTA (U.K.) LIMITED | 59 |
| MILLER UK LIMITED | 58 |
| CATERPILLAR (U.K.) LIMITED | 56 |
| FINNING (UK) LTD. | 54 |
| MOLSON EQUIPMENT SERVICES LTD | 53 |
| SPALDINGS HOLDINGS LIMITED | 52 |
| BPH ATTACHMENTS LIMITED | 50 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 170 |
| 54m+ | 106 |
| 15m-54m | 53 |
| 0-1m | 40 |
| Other | 23 |
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 | 20,885,445 |
| Ireland | 17,760,457 |
| France | 12,035,594 |
| Canada | 4,153,406 |
| Netherlands | 3,953,658 |
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 | 10,768,665 | 10,116,780 | -651,885 |
| Ireland | 9,432,156 | 8,328,301 | -1,103,855 |
| France | 6,762,283 | 5,273,311 | -1,488,972 |
| Canada | 1,280,217 | 2,873,189 | +1,592,972 |
| Netherlands | 1,886,226 | 2,067,432 | +181,206 |
| Germany | 2,268,767 | 1,534,357 | -734,410 |
| Poland | 1,914,485 | 1,353,005 | -561,480 |
| Spain | 1,704,349 | 1,443,648 | -260,701 |
| Belgium | 1,699,090 | 1,126,617 | -572,473 |
| Italy | 1,818,911 | 901,382 | -917,529 |
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 | 5,065,281 |
| Nicaragua | 1,914,863 |
| Ireland | 888,024 |
| China | 560,275 |
| Germany | 73,967 |
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 | 2,612,604 | 2,452,677 | -159,927 |
| Nicaragua | 1,026,793 | 888,070 | -138,723 |
| Ireland | 613,269 | 274,755 | -338,514 |
| China | 181,656 | 378,619 | +196,963 |
| Germany | 66,359 | 7,608 | -58,751 |
| Italy | 33,937 | 2,023 | -31,914 |
| Japan | 2,473 | 25,189 | +22,716 |
| Slovenia | 10,124 | 0 | -10,124 |
| France | 0 | 5,439 | +5,439 |
| United States | 0 | 4,686 | +4,686 |
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) | 58,276,952 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 30,265,340 |
| Other | 9,107,225 |
| Air transport | 3,588,930 |
| Rail transport | 43,082 |
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) | 32,614,699 | 25,662,253 | -6,952,446 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 16,179,249 | 14,086,091 | -2,093,158 |
| Other | 4,857,979 | 4,249,246 | -608,733 |
| Air transport | 1,504,603 | 2,084,327 | +579,724 |
| Rail transport | 0 | 43,082 | +43,082 |
| Road transport | 3,094 | 0 | -3,094 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 21,186,038 |
| Belfast Port | 10,998,915 |
| 000 | 9,107,225 |
| London Gateway Port | 8,417,894 |
| Holyhead | 7,376,362 |
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 | 13,039,058 | 8,146,980 | -4,892,078 |
| Belfast Port | 5,031,355 | 5,967,560 | +936,205 |
| 000 | 4,857,979 | 4,249,246 | -608,733 |
| London Gateway Port | 5,402,885 | 3,015,009 | -2,387,876 |
| Holyhead | 4,226,611 | 3,149,751 | -1,076,860 |
| Liverpool Docks | 3,957,413 | 3,154,123 | -803,290 |
| Dover | 3,137,969 | 3,608,654 | +470,685 |
| Southampton | 2,964,181 | 3,689,497 | +725,316 |
| Immingham Docks | 3,487,535 | 1,606,414 | -1,881,121 |
| Portsmouth | 1,603,005 | 1,970,041 | +367,036 |
Quick facts
HS code: 843141
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Attachments like buckets, shovels, and grips for construction equipment