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 | 20,823,657 |
| Italy | 12,586,803 |
| United States | 11,401,624 |
| Netherlands | 8,367,779 |
| France | 4,648,093 |
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 | 11,170,571 | 9,653,086 | -1,517,485 |
| Italy | 5,434,567 | 7,152,236 | +1,717,669 |
| United States | 5,526,557 | 5,875,067 | +348,510 |
| Netherlands | 5,144,629 | 3,223,150 | -1,921,479 |
| France | 2,491,460 | 2,156,633 | -334,827 |
| Switzerland | 1,672,412 | 2,872,028 | +1,199,616 |
| Denmark | 1,354,279 | 2,838,561 | +1,484,282 |
| Belgium | 2,371,029 | 1,789,609 | -581,420 |
| Sweden | 989,499 | 1,263,892 | +274,393 |
| Canada | 276,320 | 1,864,399 | +1,588,079 |
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 | 20,231,705 |
| Italy | 12,650,575 |
| United States | 12,037,341 |
| Switzerland | 4,471,609 |
| Netherlands | 4,326,761 |
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 | 11,011,003 | 9,220,702 | -1,790,301 |
| Italy | 5,820,833 | 6,829,742 | +1,008,909 |
| United States | 6,242,790 | 5,794,551 | -448,239 |
| Switzerland | 2,278,570 | 2,193,039 | -85,531 |
| Netherlands | 2,788,914 | 1,537,847 | -1,251,067 |
| China | 2,236,406 | 1,972,804 | -263,602 |
| France | 2,026,056 | 2,051,961 | +25,905 |
| Denmark | 949,261 | 2,567,700 | +1,618,439 |
| Spain | 746,494 | 1,590,929 | +844,435 |
| Israel | 1,948,818 | 298,137 | -1,650,681 |
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 | 48 |
| Greater Manchester | 47 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 44 |
| West Yorkshire | 42 |
| Inner London - West | 35 |
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 | 34 | 30 | -4 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 34 | 29 | -5 |
| West Yorkshire | 28 | 32 | +4 |
| Inner London - West | 27 | 18 | -9 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 21 | 24 | +3 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 27 | 18 | -9 |
| West Midlands | 21 | 22 | +1 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 16 | 20 | +4 |
| Lancashire | 14 | 20 | +6 |
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 | 40,131,603 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 31,601,217 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 11,431,977 |
| Other | 2,956,853 |
| Road transport | 375,512 |
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 | 18,827,552 | 21,304,051 | +2,476,499 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 15,622,234 | 15,978,983 | +356,749 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 6,614,163 | 4,817,814 | -1,796,349 |
| Other | 1,335,768 | 1,621,085 | +285,317 |
| Road transport | 197,332 | 178,180 | -19,152 |
| 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 | 19,091,666 |
| Dover | 14,852,290 |
| Birmingham Airport | 8,567,119 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 6,983,223 |
| Eurotunnel | 6,658,618 |
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 | 9,515,540 | 9,576,126 | +60,586 |
| Dover | 8,330,845 | 6,521,445 | -1,809,400 |
| Birmingham Airport | 3,532,960 | 5,034,159 | +1,501,199 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 3,288,851 | 3,694,372 | +405,521 |
| Eurotunnel | 2,731,867 | 3,926,751 | +1,194,884 |
| Immingham Docks | 1,780,892 | 2,392,226 | +611,334 |
| London Gateway Port | 2,798,704 | 1,120,516 | -1,678,188 |
| London Stansted Airport | 1,516,340 | 1,498,757 | -17,583 |
| 000 | 1,335,768 | 1,621,085 | +285,317 |
| Thamesport | 1,525,188 | 1,385,542 | -139,646 |
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 | 160 |
| Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 141 |
| Manufacture of machinery and equipment n.e.c. | 74 |
| Other manufacturing | 60 |
| Printing and reproduction of recorded media | 56 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-04 | 174 |
| 2026-03 | 162 |
| 2026-02 | 162 |
| 2026-01 | 139 |
| 2025-12 | 145 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| HUHTAMAKI (UK) LIMITED | 123 |
| HUHTAMAKI (UK) LIMITED | 123 |
| ESSITY UK LIMITED | 122 |
| SEDA UK LIMITED | 120 |
| F BENDER LIMITED | 118 |
| KIMBERLY-CLARK EUROPE LIMITED | 101 |
| DUPLO INTERNATIONAL LIMITED | 99 |
| BW CONVERTING LTD | 98 |
| FRIEDHEIM INTERNATIONAL LIMITED | 95 |
| KAMPF MACHINERY UK LIMITED | 92 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 275 |
| 54m+ | 267 |
| 15m-54m | 111 |
| 0-1m | 72 |
| Other | 56 |
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 | 11,115,766 |
| United States | 10,422,725 |
| Germany | 6,450,079 |
| Italy | 2,596,049 |
| Spain | 2,126,912 |
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 | 6,683,051 | 4,432,715 | -2,250,336 |
| United States | 5,116,609 | 5,306,116 | +189,507 |
| Germany | 4,714,352 | 1,735,727 | -2,978,625 |
| Italy | 699,328 | 1,896,721 | +1,197,393 |
| Spain | 627,518 | 1,499,394 | +871,876 |
| France | 1,225,843 | 466,909 | -758,934 |
| Ireland | 456,231 | 503,177 | +46,946 |
| Malaysia | 2,480 | 917,867 | +915,387 |
| Sweden | 390,430 | 440,255 | +49,825 |
| Malta | 755,595 | 29,251 | -726,344 |
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 | 2,078 |
| China | 484 |
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 | 1,376 | 702 | -674 |
| China | 253 | 231 | -22 |
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) | 25,689,332 |
| Air transport | 16,378,154 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 6,039,167 |
| Road transport | 17,049 |
| Other | 2,562 |
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) | 15,297,150 | 10,392,182 | -4,904,968 |
| Air transport | 7,924,337 | 8,453,817 | +529,480 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 2,630,317 | 3,408,850 | +778,533 |
| Road transport | 17,049 | 0 | -17,049 |
| Other | 1,629 | 933 | -696 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 15,853,434 |
| Felixstowe | 8,246,016 |
| East Midlands Airport | 7,558,370 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 3,687,510 |
| London Stansted Airport | 3,000,740 |
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 | 8,109,311 | 7,744,123 | -365,188 |
| Felixstowe | 6,672,896 | 1,573,120 | -5,099,776 |
| East Midlands Airport | 4,065,872 | 3,492,498 | -573,374 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 1,450,859 | 2,236,651 | +785,792 |
| London Stansted Airport | 1,443,706 | 1,557,034 | +113,328 |
| London Gateway Port | 1,019,450 | 1,615,950 | +596,500 |
| ZLC | 724,391 | 904,637 | +180,246 |
| Dover | 468,932 | 750,939 | +282,007 |
| Liverpool Docks | 421,147 | 366,245 | -54,902 |
| Immingham Docks | 383,239 | 383,508 | +269 |
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