Import/export HS code 844190: Parts for paper and paperboard machinery
Replacement parts for machines used in paper or paperboard production
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Germany | 19,707,127 |
| Italy | 10,472,630 |
| United States | 10,266,926 |
| Netherlands | 7,896,988 |
| France | 4,893,794 |
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 | 10,797,675 | 8,909,452 | -1,888,223 |
| Italy | 5,684,393 | 4,788,237 | -896,156 |
| United States | 5,592,798 | 4,674,128 | -918,670 |
| Netherlands | 5,311,153 | 2,585,835 | -2,725,318 |
| France | 3,021,023 | 1,872,771 | -1,148,252 |
| Belgium | 2,662,727 | 1,262,386 | -1,400,341 |
| Switzerland | 1,204,337 | 2,505,297 | +1,300,960 |
| Denmark | 1,358,071 | 2,094,295 | +736,224 |
| Sweden | 1,156,223 | 1,011,937 | -144,286 |
| China | 1,280,917 | 838,551 | -442,366 |
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 | 19,597,795 |
| United States | 10,884,334 |
| Italy | 10,765,674 |
| China | 4,252,833 |
| Netherlands | 4,085,310 |
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 | 11,144,627 | 8,453,168 | -2,691,459 |
| United States | 6,285,605 | 4,598,729 | -1,686,876 |
| Italy | 6,103,974 | 4,661,700 | -1,442,274 |
| China | 2,594,544 | 1,658,289 | -936,255 |
| Netherlands | 2,783,597 | 1,301,713 | -1,481,884 |
| Switzerland | 2,050,458 | 1,933,302 | -117,156 |
| France | 2,110,829 | 1,817,087 | -293,742 |
| Denmark | 926,096 | 1,875,974 | +949,878 |
| Israel | 1,818,900 | 264,317 | -1,554,583 |
| Spain | 858,205 | 1,196,779 | +338,574 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 47 |
| Greater Manchester | 44 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 41 |
| West Yorkshire | 40 |
| Inner London - West | 34 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 37 | 27 | -10 |
| Greater Manchester | 32 | 30 | -2 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 32 | 24 | -8 |
| West Yorkshire | 29 | 28 | -1 |
| Inner London - West | 28 | 17 | -11 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 28 | 19 | -9 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 21 | 20 | -1 |
| West Midlands | 23 | 20 | -3 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 18 | 14 | -4 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 19 | 15 | -4 |
Import volume by transport
What this shows: Import value by transport mode used to bring goods into the UK.
Top 5 values
| Transport | £ |
|---|---|
| Air transport | 36,389,033 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 27,521,398 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 10,844,824 |
| Other | 2,534,429 |
| Road transport | 427,984 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air transport | 18,927,521 | 17,461,512 | -1,466,009 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 16,199,817 | 11,321,581 | -4,878,236 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 6,903,605 | 3,941,219 | -2,962,386 |
| Other | 1,345,976 | 1,188,453 | -157,523 |
| Road transport | 246,419 | 181,565 | -64,854 |
| Rail transport | 17,214 | 0 | -17,214 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| East Midlands Airport | 17,550,653 |
| Dover | 13,410,636 |
| Birmingham Airport | 7,202,396 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 6,378,256 |
| Eurotunnel | 6,018,723 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| East Midlands Airport | 9,893,084 | 7,657,569 | -2,235,515 |
| Dover | 9,010,905 | 4,399,731 | -4,611,174 |
| Birmingham Airport | 2,826,591 | 4,375,805 | +1,549,214 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 3,165,538 | 3,212,718 | +47,180 |
| Eurotunnel | 2,770,499 | 3,248,224 | +477,725 |
| Immingham Docks | 1,701,268 | 2,331,498 | +630,230 |
| London Gateway Port | 2,785,797 | 889,517 | -1,896,280 |
| London Stansted Airport | 1,729,726 | 1,163,397 | -566,329 |
| Thamesport | 1,577,032 | 1,102,335 | -474,697 |
| 000 | 1,345,976 | 1,188,453 | -157,523 |
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 | 151 |
| Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 136 |
| Manufacture of machinery and equipment n.e.c. | 74 |
| Other manufacturing | 59 |
| Printing and reproduction of recorded media | 54 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 139 |
| 2025-11 | 151 |
| 2025-10 | 179 |
| 2025-09 | 150 |
| 2025-08 | 140 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| HUHTAMAKI (UK) LIMITED | 119 |
| HUHTAMAKI (UK) LIMITED | 119 |
| ESSITY UK LIMITED | 118 |
| SEDA UK LIMITED | 116 |
| F BENDER LIMITED | 114 |
| KIMBERLY-CLARK EUROPE LIMITED | 97 |
| DUPLO INTERNATIONAL LIMITED | 97 |
| BW CONVERTING LTD | 95 |
| FRIEDHEIM INTERNATIONAL LIMITED | 92 |
| KAMPF MACHINERY UK LIMITED | 88 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 261 |
| 54m+ | 255 |
| 15m-54m | 102 |
| 0-1m | 69 |
| Other | 52 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Netherlands | 11,121,881 |
| United States | 8,873,391 |
| Germany | 5,922,116 |
| Italy | 1,662,610 |
| France | 1,615,195 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Netherlands | 7,068,501 | 4,053,380 | -3,015,121 |
| United States | 5,050,375 | 3,823,016 | -1,227,359 |
| Germany | 1,418,633 | 4,503,483 | +3,084,850 |
| Italy | 790,342 | 872,268 | +81,926 |
| France | 1,261,198 | 353,997 | -907,201 |
| Spain | 669,453 | 577,128 | -92,325 |
| Malaysia | 28,230 | 917,867 | +889,637 |
| Ireland | 460,800 | 478,222 | +17,422 |
| Brazil | 488,389 | 311,601 | -176,788 |
| Malta | 750,836 | 24,789 | -726,047 |
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 | 2,121 |
| China | 559 |
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 | 1,727 | 394 | -1,333 |
| China | 340 | 219 | -121 |
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) | 22,537,585 |
| Air transport | 14,890,072 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 6,511,358 |
| Road transport | 26,116 |
| Other | 2,680 |
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) | 11,924,702 | 10,612,883 | -1,311,819 |
| Air transport | 7,608,517 | 7,281,555 | -326,962 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 3,575,018 | 2,936,340 | -638,678 |
| Road transport | 26,116 | 0 | -26,116 |
| Other | 2,067 | 613 | -1,454 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 13,626,825 |
| Felixstowe | 8,318,080 |
| East Midlands Airport | 6,970,575 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 3,206,966 |
| London Gateway Port | 2,989,089 |
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 | 5,336,438 | 8,290,387 | +2,953,949 |
| Felixstowe | 6,967,554 | 1,350,526 | -5,617,028 |
| East Midlands Airport | 3,888,869 | 3,081,706 | -807,163 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 1,285,202 | 1,921,764 | +636,562 |
| London Gateway Port | 1,289,241 | 1,699,848 | +410,607 |
| London Stansted Airport | 1,410,592 | 1,210,072 | -200,520 |
| ZLC | 756,202 | 883,659 | +127,457 |
| Dover | 486,803 | 667,267 | +180,464 |
| Southampton | 384,857 | 361,002 | -23,855 |
| Immingham Docks | 271,787 | 291,819 | +20,032 |
Related HS codes
What this shows: Sibling or child HS codes in the same classification branch.
Quick facts
HS code: 844190
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Replacement parts for machines used in paper or paperboard production