Import/export HS code 843820: Candy and chocolate-making machines
Machines used to produce confectionery, cocoa, or chocolate products
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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 | 23,988,203 |
| Italy | 8,538,737 |
| Switzerland | 7,381,535 |
| Netherlands | 5,839,587 |
| Belgium | 2,603,991 |
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 | 11,789,672 | 12,198,531 | +408,859 |
| Italy | 1,623,037 | 6,915,700 | +5,292,663 |
| Switzerland | 2,771,657 | 4,609,878 | +1,838,221 |
| Netherlands | 2,358,050 | 3,481,537 | +1,123,487 |
| Belgium | 2,395,728 | 208,263 | -2,187,465 |
| Denmark | 1,691,693 | 582,032 | -1,109,661 |
| Australia | 0 | 1,960,980 | +1,960,980 |
| China | 773,022 | 832,591 | +59,569 |
| France | 106,800 | 1,152,823 | +1,046,023 |
| Spain | 776,925 | 306,905 | -470,020 |
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 | 26,032,384 |
| Italy | 8,137,707 |
| Switzerland | 7,037,841 |
| Netherlands | 5,221,278 |
| Belgium | 2,626,806 |
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 | 12,178,298 | 13,854,086 | +1,675,788 |
| Italy | 1,602,316 | 6,535,391 | +4,933,075 |
| Switzerland | 2,796,828 | 4,241,013 | +1,444,185 |
| Netherlands | 2,236,594 | 2,984,684 | +748,090 |
| Belgium | 2,347,956 | 278,850 | -2,069,106 |
| Denmark | 1,561,647 | 582,032 | -979,615 |
| Australia | 0 | 1,960,980 | +1,960,980 |
| China | 905,461 | 924,521 | +19,060 |
| Turkey | 400,874 | 513,219 | +112,345 |
| United States | 211,737 | 402,145 | +190,408 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Inner London - East | 10 |
| Inner London - West | 10 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 8 |
| West Midlands | 8 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Inner London - East | 5 | 7 | +2 |
| Inner London - West | 8 | 2 | -6 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 5 | 5 | +0 |
| West Midlands | 3 | 7 | +4 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 3 | 5 | +2 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 3 | 3 | +0 |
| Kent | 2 | 4 | +2 |
| West Yorkshire | 3 | 3 | +0 |
| Cambridgeshire and Peterborough | 3 | 2 | -1 |
| Greater Manchester | 1 | 4 | +3 |
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) | 46,540,274 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 8,976,855 |
| Air transport | 2,091,360 |
| Road transport | 1,205,161 |
| Other | 73,964 |
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) | 20,307,767 | 26,232,507 | +5,924,740 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 3,517,028 | 5,459,827 | +1,942,799 |
| Air transport | 927,219 | 1,164,141 | +236,922 |
| Road transport | 576,770 | 628,391 | +51,621 |
| Other | 62,527 | 11,437 | -51,090 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover | 24,636,870 |
| Immingham Docks | 10,435,662 |
| Felixstowe | 5,044,539 |
| ZLC | 3,626,166 |
| Eurotunnel | 3,142,137 |
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 | 7,272,547 | 17,364,323 | +10,091,776 |
| Immingham Docks | 7,778,350 | 2,657,312 | -5,121,038 |
| Felixstowe | 2,705,149 | 2,339,390 | -365,759 |
| ZLC | 2,863,998 | 762,168 | -2,101,830 |
| Eurotunnel | 1,194,962 | 1,947,175 | +752,213 |
| Harwich | 135,207 | 2,685,982 | +2,550,775 |
| Southampton | 56,904 | 1,916,171 | +1,859,267 |
| Killingholme | 1,109,094 | 143,403 | -965,691 |
| London | 191,063 | 649,481 | +458,418 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 254,040 | 454,910 | +200,870 |
Importer companies by SIC division
What this shows: Industry breakdown (SIC divisions) of importing companies.
Top 5 values
| SIC | Companies |
|---|---|
|
Manufacture of food products
|
59 |
|
Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles
|
33 |
|
Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles
|
14 |
|
Food and beverage service activities
|
11 |
|
Manufacture of machinery and equipment n.e.c.
|
10 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-05 | 10 |
| 2026-04 | 14 |
| 2026-03 | 14 |
| 2026-02 | 21 |
| 2026-01 | 16 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| SEPHRA EUROPE LIMITED | 76 |
| A1 EQUIPMENT LIMITED | 66 |
| HOME CHOCOLATE FACTORY LIMITED | 49 |
| NEWLOOK (LONDON) LIMITED | 45 |
| J M POSNER LIMITED | 37 |
| EXPONDO UK LIMITED | 32 |
| MARS WRIGLEY CONFECTIONERY UK LIMITED | 28 |
| VANTAGE HOUSE (UK) LTD | 25 |
| ITW LIMITED | 23 |
| A.M. PACKAGING LIMITED | 19 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 56 |
| 54m+ | 30 |
| 0-1m | 20 |
| 15m-54m | 13 |
| Other | 13 |
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 | 9,105,969 |
| Switzerland | 3,418,634 |
| Turkey | 3,188,356 |
| Spain | 3,108,228 |
| Germany | 2,505,697 |
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 | 6,330,151 | 2,775,818 | -3,554,333 |
| Switzerland | 1,728,298 | 1,690,336 | -37,962 |
| Turkey | 2,763,912 | 424,444 | -2,339,468 |
| Spain | 1,548,444 | 1,559,784 | +11,340 |
| Germany | 1,495,732 | 1,009,965 | -485,767 |
| South Africa | 2,077,042 | 248,330 | -1,828,712 |
| Egypt | 1,703,970 | 278,420 | -1,425,550 |
| Canada | 1,757,363 | 220,588 | -1,536,775 |
| United Arab Emirates | 81,422 | 1,866,441 | +1,785,019 |
| India | 1,286,863 | 504,205 | -782,658 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Poland | 9 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poland | 4 | 5 | +1 |
Export volume by transport
What this shows: Export value by transport mode used to ship goods from the UK.
Top 5 values
| Transport | £ |
|---|---|
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 24,174,928 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 23,492,649 |
| Air transport | 3,936,039 |
| Other | 9 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 15,174,684 | 9,000,244 | -6,174,440 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 14,952,924 | 8,539,725 | -6,413,199 |
| Air transport | 2,815,908 | 1,120,131 | -1,695,777 |
| Other | 4 | 5 | +1 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 15,987,743 |
| Southampton | 7,269,979 |
| London Gateway Port | 4,792,477 |
| Grangemouth Docks | 4,763,369 |
| Felixstowe | 3,628,604 |
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 | 9,494,031 | 6,493,712 | -3,000,319 |
| Southampton | 4,392,484 | 2,877,495 | -1,514,989 |
| London Gateway Port | 4,361,777 | 430,700 | -3,931,077 |
| Grangemouth Docks | 1,605,310 | 3,158,059 | +1,552,749 |
| Felixstowe | 1,848,072 | 1,780,532 | -67,540 |
| Dover | 2,414,390 | 626,805 | -1,787,585 |
| Liverpool Docks | 2,727,515 | 69,273 | -2,658,242 |
| Immingham Docks | 1,162,668 | 1,111,050 | -51,618 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 1,213,413 | 560,487 | -652,926 |
| Manchester Airport | 1,157,431 | 261,639 | -895,792 |
Quick facts
HS code: 843820
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Machines used to produce confectionery, cocoa, or chocolate products