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 | 24,452,747 |
| Italy | 8,884,751 |
| Switzerland | 7,404,764 |
| Netherlands | 5,354,078 |
| Belgium | 2,566,896 |
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 | 11,818,911 | 12,633,836 | +814,925 |
| Italy | 1,891,573 | 6,993,178 | +5,101,605 |
| Switzerland | 2,571,339 | 4,833,425 | +2,262,086 |
| Netherlands | 2,141,771 | 3,212,307 | +1,070,536 |
| Belgium | 2,419,180 | 147,716 | -2,271,464 |
| Denmark | 1,776,532 | 616,571 | -1,159,961 |
| Australia | 0 | 1,960,980 | +1,960,980 |
| China | 745,133 | 961,792 | +216,659 |
| Spain | 785,925 | 248,607 | -537,318 |
| France | 108,099 | 897,680 | +789,581 |
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 | 26,015,908 |
| Italy | 8,522,451 |
| Switzerland | 7,070,070 |
| Netherlands | 5,221,298 |
| Belgium | 2,550,981 |
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 | 12,175,241 | 13,840,667 | +1,665,426 |
| Italy | 1,906,075 | 6,616,376 | +4,710,301 |
| Switzerland | 2,605,510 | 4,464,560 | +1,859,050 |
| Netherlands | 2,035,062 | 3,186,236 | +1,151,174 |
| Belgium | 2,319,467 | 231,514 | -2,087,953 |
| Denmark | 1,646,486 | 616,571 | -1,029,915 |
| Australia | 0 | 1,960,980 | +1,960,980 |
| China | 882,793 | 1,053,588 | +170,795 |
| Turkey | 400,874 | 258,076 | -142,798 |
| United States | 203,723 | 403,705 | +199,982 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Inner London - West | 11 |
| Inner London - East | 8 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 8 |
| West Midlands | 7 |
| 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 - West | 8 | 4 | -4 |
| Inner London - East | 5 | 5 | +0 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 4 | 6 | +2 |
| West Midlands | 3 | 6 | +3 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 3 | 5 | +2 |
| West Yorkshire | 4 | 3 | -1 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 3 | 4 | +1 |
| Kent | 3 | 4 | +1 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 5 | 3 | -2 |
| Cambridgeshire and Peterborough | 1 | 3 | +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) | 47,809,796 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 7,980,540 |
| Air transport | 2,127,971 |
| Road transport | 1,205,161 |
| Other | 73,827 |
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) | 20,779,957 | 27,029,839 | +6,249,882 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 3,412,994 | 4,567,546 | +1,154,552 |
| Air transport | 856,867 | 1,271,104 | +414,237 |
| Road transport | 259,778 | 945,383 | +685,605 |
| Other | 52,759 | 21,068 | -31,691 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover | 25,287,036 |
| Immingham Docks | 9,436,528 |
| Felixstowe | 5,145,691 |
| ZLC | 3,626,166 |
| Eurotunnel | 3,311,520 |
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 | 7,811,873 | 17,475,163 | +9,663,290 |
| Immingham Docks | 7,797,579 | 1,638,949 | -6,158,630 |
| Felixstowe | 1,958,226 | 3,187,465 | +1,229,239 |
| ZLC | 2,556,430 | 1,069,736 | -1,486,694 |
| Eurotunnel | 1,054,517 | 2,257,003 | +1,202,486 |
| Harwich | 588,097 | 2,600,134 | +2,012,037 |
| Southampton | 106,278 | 1,917,727 | +1,811,449 |
| Killingholme | 1,110,267 | 143,403 | -966,864 |
| London | 369,234 | 598,447 | +229,213 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 236,646 | 475,514 | +238,868 |
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 |
|---|---|
| 2026-04 | 14 |
| 2026-03 | 14 |
| 2026-02 | 21 |
| 2026-01 | 16 |
| 2025-12 | 14 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| SEPHRA EUROPE LIMITED | 75 |
| A1 EQUIPMENT LIMITED | 66 |
| HOME CHOCOLATE FACTORY LIMITED | 48 |
| 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 | 57 |
| 54m+ | 34 |
| 0-1m | 20 |
| Other | 14 |
| 15m-54m | 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 | 9,140,363 |
| Switzerland | 3,446,579 |
| Turkey | 3,185,607 |
| Spain | 3,158,862 |
| Germany | 2,508,564 |
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 | 5,797,738 | 3,342,625 | -2,455,113 |
| Switzerland | 201,015 | 3,245,564 | +3,044,549 |
| Turkey | 2,763,912 | 421,695 | -2,342,217 |
| Spain | 1,024,518 | 2,134,344 | +1,109,826 |
| Germany | 753,713 | 1,754,851 | +1,001,138 |
| South Africa | 2,084,533 | 260,010 | -1,824,523 |
| Egypt | 1,653,370 | 329,020 | -1,324,350 |
| Canada | 1,583,464 | 364,854 | -1,218,610 |
| United Arab Emirates | 45,993 | 1,896,964 | +1,850,971 |
| Poland | 1,937,875 | 3,000 | -1,934,875 |
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 | 3 | 6 | +3 |
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) | 25,289,061 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 25,226,762 |
| Air transport | 4,126,051 |
| 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) | 15,065,698 | 10,223,363 | -4,842,335 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 12,995,737 | 12,231,025 | -764,712 |
| Air transport | 2,617,389 | 1,508,662 | -1,108,727 |
| Other | 3 | 6 | +3 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 16,790,589 |
| Southampton | 7,358,029 |
| Grangemouth Docks | 5,004,043 |
| London Gateway Port | 4,852,381 |
| Felixstowe | 4,543,108 |
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 | 7,262,427 | 9,528,162 | +2,265,735 |
| Southampton | 4,492,484 | 2,865,545 | -1,626,939 |
| Grangemouth Docks | 1,387,949 | 3,616,094 | +2,228,145 |
| London Gateway Port | 4,223,501 | 628,880 | -3,594,621 |
| Felixstowe | 2,600,576 | 1,942,532 | -658,044 |
| Dover | 2,875,548 | 623,595 | -2,251,953 |
| Liverpool Docks | 2,134,608 | 633,627 | -1,500,981 |
| Immingham Docks | 1,486,593 | 985,838 | -500,755 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 1,197,767 | 764,855 | -432,912 |
| Manchester Airport | 1,132,901 | 286,169 | -846,732 |
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