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 | 5,817,693 |
| Germany | 5,263,653 |
| Belgium | 2,962,208 |
| United States | 928,540 |
| Spain | 923,160 |
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 | 3,346,095 | 2,471,598 | -874,497 |
| Germany | 4,665,366 | 598,287 | -4,067,079 |
| Belgium | 2,623,167 | 339,041 | -2,284,126 |
| United States | 445,483 | 483,057 | +37,574 |
| Spain | 923,160 | 0 | -923,160 |
| Netherlands | 29,127 | 733,161 | +704,034 |
| Denmark | 213,995 | 363,271 | +149,276 |
| New Zealand | 149,008 | 231,231 | +82,223 |
| Italy | 351,383 | 12,356 | -339,027 |
| Czechia | 157,881 | 196,879 | +38,998 |
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 | 6,754,530 |
| Germany | 5,774,049 |
| Belgium | 2,974,029 |
| Spain | 923,160 |
| United States | 781,573 |
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 | 3,702,846 | 3,051,684 | -651,162 |
| Germany | 4,540,315 | 1,233,734 | -3,306,581 |
| Belgium | 2,638,239 | 335,790 | -2,302,449 |
| Spain | 923,160 | 0 | -923,160 |
| United States | 444,494 | 337,079 | -107,415 |
| Czechia | 360,065 | 342,852 | -17,213 |
| Denmark | 213,995 | 361,236 | +147,241 |
| Italy | 360,371 | 91,056 | -269,315 |
| Poland | 225,548 | 9,100 | -216,448 |
| Norway | 83,679 | 107,922 | +24,243 |
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 |
| Greater Manchester | 5 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 4 |
| Suffolk | 4 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 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 |
| Greater Manchester | 4 | 1 | -3 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| 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 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| West Central Scotland | 1 | 2 | +1 |
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) | 10,999,490 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 7,669,985 |
| Air transport | 1,144,699 |
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) | 6,905,651 | 4,093,839 | -2,811,812 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 6,259,753 | 1,410,232 | -4,849,521 |
| Air transport | 562,596 | 582,103 | +19,507 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover | 4,404,222 |
| Southampton | 3,430,994 |
| Felixstowe | 3,402,228 |
| Invergordon | 1,909,754 |
| London | 1,310,621 |
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 | 3,990,614 | 413,608 | -3,577,006 |
| Southampton | 2,045,161 | 1,385,833 | -659,328 |
| Felixstowe | 2,588,677 | 813,551 | -1,775,126 |
| Invergordon | 1,909,754 | 0 | -1,909,754 |
| London | 1,268,190 | 42,431 | -1,225,759 |
| Immingham Docks | 307,673 | 477,032 | +169,359 |
| London Gateway Port | 39,566 | 653,286 | +613,720 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 299,833 | 346,033 | +46,200 |
| Fraserburgh Harbour | 0 | 617,074 | +617,074 |
| 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 | 23 |
| Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 18 |
| 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 |
|---|---|
| 2026-04 | 7 |
| 2026-03 | 5 |
| 2026-02 | 5 |
| 2026-01 | 6 |
| 2025-12 | 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 | 45 |
| STAINLESS STEEL VESSELS LIMITED | 31 |
| BÜHLER UK LIMITED | 23 |
| CORE EQUIPMENT LTD | 21 |
| BREW UK LTD | 21 |
| THE MALT MILLER LIMITED | 20 |
| 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 | 19 |
| 54m+ | 16 |
| 0-1m | 14 |
| Other | 9 |
| 15m-54m | 5 |
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 | 9,621,465 |
| China | 2,025,478 |
| Germany | 847,273 |
| Nigeria | 835,551 |
| Guyana | 639,032 |
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 | 4,263,792 | 5,357,673 | +1,093,881 |
| China | 11,232 | 2,014,246 | +2,003,014 |
| Germany | 272,135 | 575,138 | +303,003 |
| Nigeria | 835,551 | 0 | -835,551 |
| Guyana | 233,534 | 405,498 | +171,964 |
| France | 405,492 | 83,821 | -321,671 |
| Netherlands | 151,821 | 116,964 | -34,857 |
| Austria | 99,390 | 76,736 | -22,654 |
| Norway | 118,960 | 48,322 | -70,638 |
| Canada | 0 | 151,110 | +151,110 |
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) | 11,381,357 |
| Air transport | 2,727,576 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 2,450,464 |
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) | 5,327,602 | 6,053,755 | +726,153 |
| Air transport | 360,715 | 2,366,861 | +2,006,146 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 1,440,592 | 1,009,872 | -430,720 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Southampton | 8,685,955 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 2,089,902 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 1,525,962 |
| Liverpool Docks | 1,070,253 |
| Dover | 896,794 |
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 | 3,826,322 | 4,859,633 | +1,033,311 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 89,192 | 2,000,710 | +1,911,518 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 939,431 | 586,531 | -352,900 |
| Liverpool Docks | 396,655 | 673,598 | +276,943 |
| Dover | 383,267 | 513,527 | +130,260 |
| London | 835,551 | 18,500 | -817,051 |
| East Midlands Airport | 175,908 | 319,313 | +143,405 |
| Immingham Docks | 240,854 | 140,732 | -100,122 |
| London Gateway Port | 122,178 | 206,390 | +84,212 |
| London Stansted Airport | 37,181 | 21,006 | -16,175 |
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