Import/export HS code 847230: Mail processing machines
Machines for sorting, folding, or sealing mail, or applying stamps
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| France | 6,312,980 |
| Germany | 4,275,333 |
| United States | 3,962,353 |
| Switzerland | 1,527,236 |
| Canada | 975,390 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| France | 4,876,947 | 1,436,033 | -3,440,914 |
| Germany | 2,417,332 | 1,858,001 | -559,331 |
| United States | 1,414,667 | 2,547,686 | +1,133,019 |
| Switzerland | 474,148 | 1,053,088 | +578,940 |
| Canada | 0 | 975,390 | +975,390 |
| Netherlands | 77,137 | 284,337 | +207,200 |
| Mexico | 165,599 | 0 | -165,599 |
| South Korea | 58,039 | 35,965 | -22,074 |
| China | 78,142 | 15,365 | -62,777 |
| Belgium | 0 | 56,210 | +56,210 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| United States | 4,808,846 |
| France | 4,001,161 |
| Germany | 3,612,251 |
| Canada | 1,229,530 |
| Switzerland | 1,078,077 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | 2,110,702 | 2,698,144 | +587,442 |
| France | 3,832,337 | 168,824 | -3,663,513 |
| Germany | 1,933,703 | 1,678,548 | -255,155 |
| Canada | 254,140 | 975,390 | +721,250 |
| Switzerland | 22,075 | 1,056,002 | +1,033,927 |
| Hungary | 325,571 | 738,520 | +412,949 |
| Netherlands | 346,983 | 487,364 | +140,381 |
| United Kingdom | 119,571 | 192,381 | +72,810 |
| China | 173,574 | 97,066 | -76,508 |
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 137,027 | 94,311 | -42,716 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 4 |
| Inner London - East | 4 |
| Inner London - West | 4 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 4 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 2 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 3 | 1 | -2 |
| Inner London - East | 3 | 3 | +0 |
| Inner London - West | 2 | 4 | +2 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 3 | 4 | +1 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Cambridgeshire and Peterborough | 0 | 2 | +2 |
| Essex | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| Greater Manchester | 2 | 0 | -2 |
| Kent | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 8,601,709 |
| Air transport | 6,378,108 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,906,275 |
| Road transport | 1,048,613 |
| Other | 22 |
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) | 6,161,796 | 2,439,913 | -3,721,883 |
| Air transport | 2,773,185 | 3,604,923 | +831,738 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 666,754 | 1,239,521 | +572,767 |
| Road transport | 0 | 1,048,613 | +1,048,613 |
| Other | 22 | 0 | -22 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| London Heathrow Airport | 3,724,821 |
| Dover | 3,516,159 |
| Hull | 2,587,016 |
| London Stansted Airport | 1,826,378 |
| Eurotunnel | 1,737,686 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| London Heathrow Airport | 1,168,181 | 2,556,640 | +1,388,459 |
| Dover | 2,395,746 | 1,120,413 | -1,275,333 |
| Hull | 1,601,723 | 985,293 | -616,430 |
| London Stansted Airport | 932,666 | 893,712 | -38,954 |
| Eurotunnel | 1,582,037 | 155,649 | -1,426,388 |
| ZLC | 3,741 | 1,053,088 | +1,049,347 |
| Liverpool Docks | 0 | 975,390 | +975,390 |
| Manchester Airport | 643,758 | 0 | -643,758 |
| Immingham Docks | 451,412 | 9,534 | -441,878 |
| London | 367,220 | 71,699 | -295,521 |
Importer companies by SIC division
What this shows: Industry breakdown (SIC divisions) of importing companies.
Top 5 values
| SIC | Companies |
|---|---|
| Manufacture of machinery and equipment n.e.c. | 8 |
| Office administrative, office support and other business support activities | 6 |
| Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 5 |
| Architectural and engineering activities; technical testing and analysis | 4 |
| Other manufacturing | 4 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-04 | 8 |
| 2026-03 | 13 |
| 2026-02 | 10 |
| 2026-01 | 5 |
| 2025-12 | 7 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| PITNEY BOWES LIMITED | 57 |
| QUADIENT UK LIMITED | 52 |
| FRANCOTYP-POSTALIA LIMITED | 47 |
| ADDRESSING & MAILING SOLUTIONS LIMITED | 41 |
| OPEX BUSINESS MACHINES GMBH | 25 |
| DMT SOLUTIONS U.K. LIMITED | 23 |
| POSTROOM-ONLINE LTD | 21 |
| BOWE UK LIMITED | 20 |
| PROMAIL LIMITED | 16 |
| ENTRUST SECURITY SOLUTIONS UK LIMITED | 16 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 54m+ | 19 |
| 1m-15m | 14 |
| 0-1m | 3 |
| Other | 3 |
| 15m-54m | 2 |
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 | 22,317,038 |
| France | 7,156,987 |
| Germany | 1,927,355 |
| Netherlands | 1,287,053 |
| Ireland | 1,177,449 |
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 | 10,997,478 | 11,319,560 | +322,082 |
| France | 3,593,362 | 3,563,625 | -29,737 |
| Germany | 248,971 | 1,678,384 | +1,429,413 |
| Netherlands | 784,600 | 502,453 | -282,147 |
| Ireland | 628,586 | 548,863 | -79,723 |
| Italy | 318,910 | 463,183 | +144,273 |
| Singapore | 39,716 | 713,166 | +673,450 |
| Australia | 124,169 | 623,943 | +499,774 |
| Japan | 292,378 | 403,523 | +111,145 |
| Canada | 342,990 | 241,391 | -101,599 |
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) | 20,138,133 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 14,711,551 |
| Air transport | 7,016,470 |
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) | 9,740,220 | 10,397,913 | +657,693 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 6,569,012 | 8,142,539 | +1,573,527 |
| Air transport | 3,057,503 | 3,958,967 | +901,464 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Southampton | 17,636,546 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 5,951,394 |
| Dover | 5,793,490 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 5,103,139 |
| Eurotunnel | 1,718,196 |
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 | 8,727,007 | 8,909,539 | +182,532 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 2,760,225 | 3,191,169 | +430,944 |
| Dover | 2,992,059 | 2,801,431 | -190,628 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 1,630,097 | 3,473,042 | +1,842,945 |
| Eurotunnel | 1,011,059 | 707,137 | -303,922 |
| London Gateway Port | 757,674 | 516,745 | -240,929 |
| Immingham Docks | 237,073 | 810,292 | +573,219 |
| Liverpool Docks | 348,081 | 598,126 | +250,045 |
| Holyhead | 365,030 | 566,469 | +201,439 |
| Manchester Airport | 94,199 | 562,604 | +468,405 |
Quick facts
HS code: 847230
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Machines for sorting, folding, or sealing mail, or applying stamps