Import/export HS code 847290: Various office machines
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* 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 | 40,656,622 |
| Hungary | 28,674,294 |
| Netherlands | 22,943,084 |
| France | 20,739,656 |
| India | 15,278,781 |
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 | 23,678,256 | 16,978,366 | -6,699,890 |
| Hungary | 3,155,441 | 25,518,853 | +22,363,412 |
| Netherlands | 9,372,658 | 13,570,426 | +4,197,768 |
| France | 14,382,904 | 6,356,752 | -8,026,152 |
| India | 6,197,597 | 9,081,184 | +2,883,587 |
| Germany | 6,361,435 | 7,845,706 | +1,484,271 |
| South Korea | 4,459,382 | 4,311,238 | -148,144 |
| Mexico | 2,230,711 | 2,332,231 | +101,520 |
| Italy | 1,911,039 | 2,203,734 | +292,695 |
| United States | 1,953,894 | 1,762,475 | -191,419 |
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 | 50,917,317 |
| Germany | 31,834,121 |
| Hungary | 22,391,227 |
| India | 15,605,135 |
| Philippines | 11,140,969 |
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 | 29,144,911 | 21,772,406 | -7,372,505 |
| Germany | 15,227,025 | 16,607,096 | +1,380,071 |
| Hungary | 3,432,394 | 18,958,833 | +15,526,439 |
| India | 6,507,292 | 9,097,843 | +2,590,551 |
| Philippines | 2,678,382 | 8,462,587 | +5,784,205 |
| South Korea | 5,193,691 | 4,418,524 | -775,167 |
| Italy | 2,228,209 | 2,861,955 | +633,746 |
| Japan | 1,837,911 | 3,165,035 | +1,327,124 |
| Mexico | 2,383,202 | 2,553,680 | +170,478 |
| United States | 1,940,166 | 1,816,712 | -123,454 |
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 | 30 |
| Inner London - West | 24 |
| West Midlands | 20 |
| Greater Manchester | 19 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 15 |
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 | 20 | 23 | +3 |
| Inner London - West | 16 | 12 | -4 |
| West Midlands | 13 | 14 | +1 |
| Greater Manchester | 12 | 14 | +2 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 12 | 12 | +0 |
| West Yorkshire | 7 | 11 | +4 |
| Inner London - East | 9 | 9 | +0 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 7 | 8 | +1 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 8 | 9 | +1 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 8 | 9 | +1 |
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) | 87,173,383 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 63,989,370 |
| Air transport | 20,684,126 |
| Other | 1,785,933 |
| Road transport | 69,597 |
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) | 34,037,341 | 53,136,042 | +19,098,701 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 32,763,100 | 31,226,270 | -1,536,830 |
| Air transport | 10,967,307 | 9,716,819 | -1,250,488 |
| Other | 843,213 | 942,720 | +99,507 |
| Road transport | 43,889 | 25,708 | -18,181 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover | 46,773,277 |
| Felixstowe | 30,251,861 |
| London Gateway Port | 21,172,284 |
| Eurotunnel | 15,807,806 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 8,658,021 |
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 | 17,705,178 | 29,068,099 | +11,362,921 |
| Felixstowe | 18,390,020 | 11,861,841 | -6,528,179 |
| London Gateway Port | 8,313,130 | 12,859,154 | +4,546,024 |
| Eurotunnel | 3,980,091 | 11,827,715 | +7,847,624 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 4,746,780 | 3,911,241 | -835,539 |
| Immingham Docks | 2,584,669 | 5,995,914 | +3,411,245 |
| Liverpool Docks | 4,320,927 | 3,570,353 | -750,574 |
| Southampton | 4,438,416 | 2,655,222 | -1,783,194 |
| Birmingham Airport | 2,863,370 | 3,190,978 | +327,608 |
| Harwich | 2,742,053 | 2,586,896 | -155,157 |
Importer companies by SIC division
What this shows: Industry breakdown (SIC divisions) of importing companies.
Top 5 values
| SIC | Companies |
|---|---|
|
Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles
|
81 |
|
Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles
|
70 |
|
Computer programming, consultancy and related activities
|
28 |
|
Manufacture of machinery and equipment n.e.c.
|
21 |
|
Office administrative, office support and other business support activities
|
21 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-05 | 44 |
| 2026-04 | 57 |
| 2026-03 | 65 |
| 2026-02 | 60 |
| 2026-01 | 47 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| FELLOWES LTD | 125 |
| ACCO UK LIMITED | 124 |
| RAPESCO OFFICE PRODUCTS PLC | 122 |
| ARGOS LIMITED | 114 |
| ELLISON EUROPE LIMITED | 108 |
| VOW EUROPE LIMITED | 99 |
| NCR LIMITED | 93 |
| N.C.R. LIMITED | 93 |
| TG JONES HIGH STREET LIMITED | 86 |
| ASDA STORES LIMITED | 83 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 115 |
| 54m+ | 92 |
| 0-1m | 34 |
| Other | 33 |
| 15m-54m | 32 |
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 | 23,907,003 |
| United States | 13,881,066 |
| Germany | 8,875,716 |
| Spain | 4,369,991 |
| Italy | 4,148,532 |
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 | 13,823,791 | 10,083,212 | -3,740,579 |
| United States | 7,808,180 | 6,072,886 | -1,735,294 |
| Germany | 4,591,938 | 4,283,778 | -308,160 |
| Spain | 2,354,644 | 2,015,347 | -339,297 |
| Italy | 1,781,982 | 2,366,550 | +584,568 |
| France | 1,324,816 | 1,406,090 | +81,274 |
| Mexico | 1,466,139 | 1,068,111 | -398,028 |
| Ireland | 1,466,784 | 1,041,999 | -424,785 |
| South Africa | 1,249,857 | 883,621 | -366,236 |
| Hungary | 1,389,856 | 644,142 | -745,714 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Philippines | 841,924 |
| China | 212,982 |
| Austria | 62,958 |
| XI | 4,914 |
| Ireland | 1,242 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Philippines | 296,412 | 545,512 | +249,100 |
| China | 82,343 | 130,639 | +48,296 |
| Austria | 44,946 | 18,012 | -26,934 |
| XI | 777 | 4,137 | +3,360 |
| Ireland | 1,151 | 91 | -1,060 |
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) | 52,323,792 |
| Air transport | 21,667,110 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 10,520,218 |
| Other | 1,126,250 |
| Rail transport | 21,584 |
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) | 29,643,624 | 22,680,168 | -6,963,456 |
| Air transport | 10,766,076 | 10,901,034 | +134,958 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 7,005,578 | 3,514,640 | -3,490,938 |
| Other | 427,555 | 698,695 | +271,140 |
| Rail transport | 21,584 | 0 | -21,584 |
| Road transport | 6,922 | 0 | -6,922 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 43,933,208 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 12,994,440 |
| London Gateway Port | 5,757,405 |
| East Midlands Airport | 4,281,240 |
| Immingham Docks | 3,164,597 |
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 | 24,916,001 | 19,017,207 | -5,898,794 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 6,066,494 | 6,927,946 | +861,452 |
| London Gateway Port | 3,689,446 | 2,067,959 | -1,621,487 |
| East Midlands Airport | 2,202,017 | 2,079,223 | -122,794 |
| Immingham Docks | 1,773,836 | 1,390,761 | -383,075 |
| Manchester Airport | 1,638,618 | 982,015 | -656,603 |
| Southampton | 1,876,135 | 658,646 | -1,217,489 |
| Holyhead | 1,104,943 | 853,147 | -251,796 |
| Liverpool Docks | 1,234,018 | 402,893 | -831,125 |
| Dover | 794,026 | 549,895 | -244,131 |
Related HS codes
What this shows: Sibling or child HS codes in the same classification branch.
Quick facts
HS code: 847290
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Other office equipment not listed above