Import/export HS code 843840: Brewery machines
Machines used in breweries for making beer and other alcoholic drinks
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.
- It provides you with a list of potential leads who have bought similar products.
* 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 | 5,650,638 |
| Germany | 4,981,708 |
| Belgium | 1,373,242 |
| Spain | 920,775 |
| United States | 901,400 |
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 | 3,215,195 | 2,435,443 | -779,752 |
| Germany | 4,512,562 | 469,146 | -4,043,416 |
| Belgium | 1,035,596 | 337,646 | -697,950 |
| Spain | 920,775 | 0 | -920,775 |
| United States | 367,260 | 534,140 | +166,880 |
| Netherlands | 19,676 | 733,161 | +713,485 |
| Denmark | 563,348 | 2,035 | -561,313 |
| New Zealand | 149,008 | 231,231 | +82,223 |
| Italy | 336,837 | 11,284 | -325,553 |
| Czechia | 107,461 | 196,879 | +89,418 |
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 | 6,550,251 |
| Germany | 5,492,104 |
| Belgium | 1,385,063 |
| Spain | 920,775 |
| United States | 754,433 |
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 | 3,533,458 | 3,016,793 | -516,665 |
| Germany | 4,380,346 | 1,111,758 | -3,268,588 |
| Belgium | 1,049,273 | 335,790 | -713,483 |
| Spain | 920,775 | 0 | -920,775 |
| United States | 366,271 | 388,162 | +21,891 |
| Czechia | 238,741 | 335,687 | +96,946 |
| Denmark | 563,348 | 0 | -563,348 |
| Italy | 345,825 | 89,984 | -255,841 |
| Poland | 234,648 | 0 | -234,648 |
| Norway | 82,386 | 94,390 | +12,004 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Inner London - West | 6 |
| Suffolk | 4 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 3 |
| Devon | 3 |
| East Central Scotland | 3 |
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 | 4 | 3 | -1 |
| Suffolk | 4 | 0 | -4 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Devon | 3 | 1 | -2 |
| East Central Scotland | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| West Central Scotland | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| Cornwall and Isles of Scilly | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| Greater Manchester | 1 | 1 | +0 |
Import volume by transport
What this shows: Import value by transport mode used to bring goods into the UK.
Top 5 values
| Transport | £ |
|---|---|
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 9,467,799 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 6,976,679 |
| Air transport | 1,086,166 |
| Other | 363 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 5,363,230 | 4,104,569 | -1,258,661 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 6,051,054 | 925,625 | -5,125,429 |
| Air transport | 530,734 | 555,432 | +24,698 |
| Other | 0 | 363 | +363 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover | 4,142,044 |
| Southampton | 3,329,596 |
| Felixstowe | 3,279,642 |
| London | 1,310,621 |
| Invergordon | 870,483 |
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 | 3,827,687 | 314,357 | -3,513,330 |
| Southampton | 1,999,779 | 1,329,817 | -669,962 |
| Felixstowe | 2,377,894 | 901,748 | -1,476,146 |
| London | 1,268,190 | 42,431 | -1,225,759 |
| Invergordon | 870,483 | 0 | -870,483 |
| London Gateway Port | 60,310 | 640,935 | +580,625 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 301,693 | 342,573 | +40,880 |
| Fraserburgh Harbour | 0 | 617,074 | +617,074 |
| Immingham Docks | 408,623 | 115,796 | -292,827 |
| Grangemouth Docks | 0 | 381,209 | +381,209 |
Importer companies by SIC division
What this shows: Industry breakdown (SIC divisions) of importing companies.
Top 5 values
| SIC | Companies |
|---|---|
|
Manufacture of beverages
|
21 |
|
Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles
|
14 |
|
Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles
|
7 |
|
Manufacture of machinery and equipment n.e.c.
|
4 |
|
Repair and installation of machinery and equipment
|
4 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-05 | 3 |
| 2026-04 | 7 |
| 2026-03 | 5 |
| 2026-02 | 5 |
| 2026-01 | 6 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| BEVIE HANDCRAFT UK LIMITED | 46 |
| STAINLESS STEEL VESSELS LIMITED | 31 |
| BÜHLER UK LIMITED | 23 |
| THE MALT MILLER LIMITED | 21 |
| CORE EQUIPMENT LTD | 21 |
| BREW UK LTD | 21 |
| VIGO LIMITED | 20 |
| BREWDOG PLC | 19 |
| BOTTOMS UP DRAUGHT SYSTEMS LTD | 18 |
| IPI GLOBAL 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 | 17 |
| 54m+ | 16 |
| 0-1m | 12 |
| Other | 8 |
| 15m-54m | 3 |
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 | 9,220,390 |
| China | 2,025,478 |
| Nigeria | 835,551 |
| Germany | 788,368 |
| Guyana | 656,188 |
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 | 3,809,089 | 5,411,301 | +1,602,212 |
| China | 12,395 | 2,013,083 | +2,000,688 |
| Nigeria | 835,551 | 0 | -835,551 |
| Germany | 205,110 | 583,258 | +378,148 |
| Guyana | 257,718 | 398,470 | +140,752 |
| France | 340,237 | 80,494 | -259,743 |
| Netherlands | 133,687 | 99,734 | -33,953 |
| Austria | 78,530 | 84,586 | +6,056 |
| Norway | 101,488 | 59,121 | -42,367 |
| Canada | 0 | 151,110 | +151,110 |
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 | 896 |
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 | 0 | 896 | +896 |
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) | 11,000,122 |
| Air transport | 2,734,733 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 2,166,897 |
| Other | 896 |
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) | 4,869,097 | 6,131,025 | +1,261,928 |
| Air transport | 392,452 | 2,342,281 | +1,949,829 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 1,189,032 | 977,865 | -211,167 |
| Other | 0 | 896 | +896 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Southampton | 8,292,028 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 2,092,987 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 1,256,608 |
| Liverpool Docks | 1,070,253 |
| Dover | 854,095 |
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 | 3,332,322 | 4,959,706 | +1,627,384 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 94,344 | 1,998,643 | +1,904,299 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 696,049 | 560,559 | -135,490 |
| Liverpool Docks | 398,563 | 671,690 | +273,127 |
| Dover | 346,882 | 507,213 | +160,331 |
| London | 835,551 | 18,500 | -817,051 |
| East Midlands Airport | 209,873 | 297,540 | +87,667 |
| Immingham Docks | 208,469 | 151,531 | -56,938 |
| London Gateway Port | 167,623 | 160,945 | -6,678 |
| Hull | 0 | 65,000 | +65,000 |
Quick facts
HS code: 843840
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Machines used in breweries for making beer and other alcoholic drinks