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 | 24,693,335 |
| Italy | 8,020,932 |
| Switzerland | 7,604,699 |
| Netherlands | 5,511,723 |
| Belgium | 2,603,821 |
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 | 10,334,277 | 14,359,058 | +4,024,781 |
| Italy | 1,956,489 | 6,064,443 | +4,107,954 |
| Switzerland | 2,537,209 | 5,067,490 | +2,530,281 |
| Netherlands | 2,520,648 | 2,991,075 | +470,427 |
| Belgium | 2,485,550 | 118,271 | -2,367,279 |
| Denmark | 1,859,145 | 48,699 | -1,810,446 |
| Australia | 0 | 1,837,974 | +1,837,974 |
| China | 774,594 | 300,464 | -474,130 |
| Spain | 441,923 | 549,510 | +107,587 |
| Turkey | 334,558 | 294,480 | -40,078 |
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 | 26,197,552 |
| Italy | 7,622,625 |
| Switzerland | 7,437,214 |
| Netherlands | 5,355,465 |
| Belgium | 2,516,181 |
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 | 10,939,978 | 15,257,574 | +4,317,596 |
| Italy | 1,976,648 | 5,645,977 | +3,669,329 |
| Switzerland | 2,369,724 | 5,067,490 | +2,697,766 |
| Netherlands | 2,421,080 | 2,934,385 | +513,305 |
| Belgium | 2,339,775 | 176,406 | -2,163,369 |
| Australia | 0 | 1,837,974 | +1,837,974 |
| Denmark | 1,729,099 | 48,699 | -1,680,400 |
| China | 904,100 | 408,003 | -496,097 |
| Turkey | 338,541 | 294,480 | -44,061 |
| United States | 194,975 | 279,068 | +84,093 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Inner London - West | 12 |
| Inner London - East | 7 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 7 |
| West Midlands | 7 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Inner London - West | 8 | 5 | -3 |
| Inner London - East | 5 | 4 | -1 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 4 | 5 | +1 |
| West Midlands | 3 | 6 | +3 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 3 | 4 | +1 |
| Kent | 3 | 4 | +1 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 5 | 3 | -2 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 3 | 3 | +0 |
| Cambridgeshire and Peterborough | 1 | 3 | +2 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 4 | 0 | -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) | 47,053,051 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 6,662,209 |
| Air transport | 1,889,314 |
| Road transport | 1,195,311 |
| 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) | 18,968,460 | 28,084,591 | +9,116,131 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 3,904,948 | 2,757,261 | -1,147,687 |
| Air transport | 848,802 | 1,040,512 | +191,710 |
| Road transport | 243,261 | 952,050 | +708,789 |
| Other | 50,399 | 23,428 | -26,971 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover | 24,410,420 |
| Immingham Docks | 9,030,099 |
| Felixstowe | 4,305,621 |
| ZLC | 3,991,558 |
| Harwich | 2,972,647 |
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 | 7,599,671 | 16,810,749 | +9,211,078 |
| Immingham Docks | 7,181,107 | 1,848,992 | -5,332,115 |
| Felixstowe | 1,134,059 | 3,171,562 | +2,037,503 |
| ZLC | 2,286,612 | 1,704,946 | -581,666 |
| Harwich | 979,725 | 1,992,922 | +1,013,197 |
| Eurotunnel | 966,172 | 1,891,100 | +924,928 |
| Southampton | 106,278 | 1,821,474 | +1,715,196 |
| Killingholme | 1,054,691 | 298,484 | -756,207 |
| London | 310,016 | 603,394 | +293,378 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 617,959 | 212,960 | -404,999 |
Importer companies by SIC division
What this shows: Industry breakdown (SIC divisions) of importing companies.
Top 5 values
| SIC | Companies |
|---|---|
| Manufacture of food products | 55 |
| Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 33 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 12 |
| Manufacture of machinery and equipment n.e.c. | 10 |
| Food and beverage service activities | 9 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 16 |
| 2025-11 | 21 |
| 2025-10 | 13 |
| 2025-09 | 19 |
| 2025-08 | 12 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| SEPHRA EUROPE LIMITED | 71 |
| A1 EQUIPMENT LIMITED | 64 |
| HOME CHOCOLATE FACTORY LIMITED | 44 |
| NEWLOOK (LONDON) LIMITED | 43 |
| J M POSNER LIMITED | 34 |
| EXPONDO UK LIMITED | 32 |
| MARS WRIGLEY CONFECTIONERY UK LIMITED | 27 |
| VANTAGE HOUSE (UK) LTD | 25 |
| ITW LIMITED | 23 |
| A.M. PACKAGING LIMITED | 18 |
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+ | 28 |
| 0-1m | 16 |
| 15m-54m | 14 |
| Other | 14 |
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 | 9,538,928 |
| Switzerland | 3,428,579 |
| India | 3,344,922 |
| Turkey | 2,982,244 |
| Germany | 2,423,694 |
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 | 3,969,388 | 5,569,540 | +1,600,152 |
| Switzerland | 201,015 | 3,227,564 | +3,026,549 |
| India | 2,982,003 | 362,919 | -2,619,084 |
| Turkey | 61,541 | 2,920,703 | +2,859,162 |
| Germany | 618,210 | 1,805,484 | +1,187,274 |
| Spain | 999,876 | 1,300,624 | +300,748 |
| South Africa | 2,096,616 | 57,466 | -2,039,150 |
| Canada | 1,446,826 | 547,773 | -899,053 |
| Poland | 1,743,788 | 197,087 | -1,546,701 |
| United Arab Emirates | 32,049 | 1,902,658 | +1,870,609 |
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 | 7 |
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 | 2 | 5 | +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) | 25,056,518 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 22,627,088 |
| Air transport | 5,171,136 |
| Road transport | 909 |
| Other | 7 |
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) | 13,122,721 | 11,933,797 | -1,188,924 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 8,484,001 | 14,143,087 | +5,659,086 |
| Air transport | 3,885,429 | 1,285,707 | -2,599,722 |
| Road transport | 909 | 0 | -909 |
| Other | 2 | 5 | +3 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 14,512,778 |
| London Gateway Port | 6,476,083 |
| Southampton | 6,138,819 |
| Felixstowe | 4,521,316 |
| Grangemouth Docks | 4,267,897 |
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 | 5,773,373 | 8,739,405 | +2,966,032 |
| London Gateway Port | 5,262,528 | 1,213,555 | -4,048,973 |
| Southampton | 1,562,224 | 4,576,595 | +3,014,371 |
| Felixstowe | 2,580,846 | 1,940,470 | -640,376 |
| Grangemouth Docks | 1,743,030 | 2,524,867 | +781,837 |
| Dover | 898,325 | 2,225,645 | +1,327,320 |
| Liverpool Docks | 1,753,502 | 1,175,840 | -577,662 |
| Immingham Docks | 1,164,703 | 1,157,336 | -7,367 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 1,582,816 | 569,202 | -1,013,614 |
| Manchester Airport | 999,766 | 278,696 | -721,070 |
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