Import/export HS code 843991: Parts for pulp-making machines
Spare parts and components for machines that make pulp from fibrous materials
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Turkey | 11,918,121 |
| France | 10,943,204 |
| China | 6,656,333 |
| Germany | 5,301,933 |
| Sweden | 4,960,933 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Turkey | 6,748,147 | 5,169,974 | -1,578,173 |
| France | 8,428,737 | 2,514,467 | -5,914,270 |
| China | 6,601,858 | 54,475 | -6,547,383 |
| Germany | 2,802,241 | 2,499,692 | -302,549 |
| Sweden | 2,972,685 | 1,988,248 | -984,437 |
| Italy | 962,415 | 3,001,497 | +2,039,082 |
| Finland | 1,272,179 | 1,653,929 | +381,750 |
| Austria | 676,333 | 1,206,402 | +530,069 |
| United States | 579,162 | 109,629 | -469,533 |
| Netherlands | 175,999 | 67,022 | -108,977 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Turkey | 11,911,599 |
| China | 8,726,244 |
| Germany | 7,905,616 |
| Italy | 5,925,398 |
| Sweden | 4,000,784 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Turkey | 6,741,625 | 5,169,974 | -1,571,651 |
| China | 7,782,277 | 943,967 | -6,838,310 |
| Germany | 5,148,988 | 2,756,628 | -2,392,360 |
| Italy | 2,045,177 | 3,880,221 | +1,835,044 |
| Sweden | 2,796,215 | 1,204,569 | -1,591,646 |
| Finland | 1,175,496 | 1,628,714 | +453,218 |
| Spain | 1,826,746 | 531,344 | -1,295,402 |
| Austria | 513,533 | 985,620 | +472,087 |
| United States | 987,448 | 410,445 | -577,003 |
| France | 878,601 | 411,842 | -466,759 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 7 |
| Greater Manchester | 5 |
| Inner London - West | 5 |
| Lancashire | 5 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 4 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 5 | 4 | -1 |
| Greater Manchester | 5 | 5 | +0 |
| Inner London - West | 4 | 5 | +1 |
| Lancashire | 5 | 3 | -2 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 3 | 3 | +0 |
| Norfolk | 2 | 3 | +1 |
| Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear | 3 | 3 | +0 |
| West Midlands | 0 | 4 | +4 |
| West Yorkshire | 3 | 3 | +0 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 2 | 2 | +0 |
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) | 31,657,384 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 13,753,820 |
| Air transport | 3,910,706 |
| Other | 669,058 |
| Road transport | 232,356 |
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) | 16,791,255 | 14,866,129 | -1,925,126 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 11,810,038 | 1,943,782 | -9,866,256 |
| Air transport | 2,205,003 | 1,705,703 | -499,300 |
| Other | 617,573 | 51,485 | -566,088 |
| Road transport | 232,356 | 0 | -232,356 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover | 16,525,651 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 8,876,825 |
| London Gateway Port | 3,933,678 |
| Immingham Docks | 3,757,717 |
| Medway | 2,906,185 |
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 | 9,537,408 | 6,988,243 | -2,549,165 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 3,493,536 | 5,383,289 | +1,889,753 |
| London Gateway Port | 3,920,345 | 13,333 | -3,907,012 |
| Immingham Docks | 3,178,139 | 579,578 | -2,598,561 |
| Medway | 2,906,185 | 0 | -2,906,185 |
| Thamesport | 1,237,145 | 1,074,633 | -162,512 |
| Ellesmere Port | 2,230,299 | 0 | -2,230,299 |
| Eurotunnel | 826,921 | 1,012,439 | +185,518 |
| London | 366,902 | 1,239,781 | +872,879 |
| East Midlands Airport | 674,412 | 519,353 | -155,059 |
Importer companies by SIC division
What this shows: Industry breakdown (SIC divisions) of importing companies.
Top 5 values
| SIC | Companies |
|---|---|
| Manufacture of paper and paper products | 31 |
| Manufacture of machinery and equipment n.e.c. | 7 |
| Manufacture of wood and of products of wood and cork, except furniture; manufacture of articles of straw and plaiting materials | 7 |
| Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 7 |
| Office administrative, office support and other business support activities | 5 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 20 |
| 2025-11 | 16 |
| 2025-10 | 26 |
| 2025-09 | 20 |
| 2025-08 | 20 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| VALMET LIMITED | 51 |
| ESSITY UK LIMITED | 44 |
| SMURFIT WESTROCK UK LTD | 41 |
| UPM-KYMMENE (UK) LIMITED | 41 |
| DS SMITH PAPER LIMITED | 40 |
| HOLMEN BOARD AND PAPER LIMITED | 39 |
| SOFIDEL UK LIMITED | 37 |
| KIMBERLY-CLARK EUROPE LIMITED | 37 |
| KADANT U.K. LIMITED | 37 |
| SAICA PACK UK LIMITED | 36 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 54m+ | 48 |
| 1m-15m | 21 |
| 15m-54m | 11 |
| 0-1m | 5 |
| Other | 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Germany | 2,008,818 |
| France | 954,616 |
| Sweden | 489,238 |
| Japan | 411,958 |
| Indonesia | 355,264 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Germany | 442,578 | 1,566,240 | +1,123,662 |
| France | 435,368 | 519,248 | +83,880 |
| Sweden | 281,776 | 207,462 | -74,314 |
| Japan | 248,917 | 163,041 | -85,876 |
| Indonesia | 177,399 | 177,865 | +466 |
| Finland | 180,565 | 166,267 | -14,298 |
| China | 214,904 | 65,909 | -148,995 |
| United States | 14,630 | 236,146 | +221,516 |
| Austria | 133,990 | 81,468 | -52,522 |
| Turkey | 200,972 | 0 | -200,972 |
Export volume by transport
What this shows: Export value by transport mode used to ship goods from the UK.
Top 5 values
| Transport | £ |
|---|---|
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 3,834,366 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,877,718 |
| Air transport | 789,410 |
| Road transport | 2,871 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 1,464,150 | 2,370,216 | +906,066 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,110,757 | 766,961 | -343,796 |
| Air transport | 197,006 | 592,404 | +395,398 |
| Road transport | 2,871 | 0 | -2,871 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 3,342,665 |
| Southampton | 1,052,991 |
| Immingham Docks | 716,456 |
| London Gateway Port | 335,000 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 258,245 |
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 | 1,246,629 | 2,096,036 | +849,407 |
| Southampton | 552,147 | 500,844 | -51,303 |
| Immingham Docks | 329,002 | 387,454 | +58,452 |
| London Gateway Port | 267,794 | 67,206 | -200,588 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 29,273 | 228,972 | +199,699 |
| Manchester Airport | 20,423 | 232,164 | +211,741 |
| East Midlands Airport | 88,514 | 79,710 | -8,804 |
| Felixstowe | 35,706 | 60,677 | +24,971 |
| ZLC | 44,194 | 40,206 | -3,988 |
| Hull | 80,884 | 0 | -80,884 |
Quick facts
HS code: 843991
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Spare parts and components for machines that make pulp from fibrous materials