Import/export HS code 847710: Injection-molding machines
Machines that melt plastic or rubber and inject it into molds to create products
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 | 23,455,693 |
| Austria | 22,462,265 |
| China | 15,924,177 |
| Italy | 11,130,005 |
| France | 8,195,769 |
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 | 9,801,977 | 13,653,716 | +3,851,739 |
| Austria | 10,025,934 | 12,436,331 | +2,410,397 |
| China | 7,680,674 | 8,243,503 | +562,829 |
| Italy | 7,590,183 | 3,539,822 | -4,050,361 |
| France | 4,399,274 | 3,796,495 | -602,779 |
| Luxembourg | 2,872,047 | 4,190,819 | +1,318,772 |
| Netherlands | 2,515,234 | 1,828,009 | -687,225 |
| United States | 2,022,622 | 2,134,233 | +111,611 |
| Canada | 39,785 | 2,826,699 | +2,786,914 |
| Switzerland | 1,962,143 | 473,073 | -1,489,070 |
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 | 23,753,950 |
| Austria | 20,811,884 |
| China | 20,500,084 |
| Italy | 12,970,111 |
| Japan | 5,392,245 |
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 | 10,142,434 | 13,611,516 | +3,469,082 |
| Austria | 8,965,547 | 11,846,337 | +2,880,790 |
| China | 10,441,004 | 10,059,080 | -381,924 |
| Italy | 8,590,740 | 4,379,371 | -4,211,369 |
| Japan | 2,965,405 | 2,426,840 | -538,565 |
| France | 1,327,936 | 3,757,355 | +2,429,419 |
| Luxembourg | 1,282,078 | 2,109,601 | +827,523 |
| Canada | 39,785 | 2,826,699 | +2,786,914 |
| Switzerland | 1,962,143 | 623,004 | -1,339,139 |
| Netherlands | 1,489,546 | 954,637 | -534,909 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 16 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 15 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 12 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 10 |
| Gloucestershire and Wiltshire | 9 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 9 | 14 | +5 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 9 | 11 | +2 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 9 | 10 | +1 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 7 | 6 | -1 |
| Gloucestershire and Wiltshire | 4 | 5 | +1 |
| Greater Manchester | 3 | 6 | +3 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 6 | 1 | -5 |
| West Yorkshire | 4 | 5 | +1 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 4 | 4 | +0 |
| Lancashire | 4 | 3 | -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) | 75,003,085 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 32,431,220 |
| Other | 4,316,967 |
| Air transport | 2,220,253 |
| Road transport | 247,728 |
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) | 34,450,830 | 40,552,255 | +6,101,425 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 16,407,870 | 16,023,350 | -384,520 |
| Other | 2,850,288 | 1,466,679 | -1,383,609 |
| Air transport | 1,107,536 | 1,112,717 | +5,181 |
| Road transport | 133,211 | 114,517 | -18,694 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover | 50,390,826 |
| Southampton | 11,031,756 |
| Felixstowe | 8,614,081 |
| Eurotunnel | 6,606,677 |
| London Gateway Port | 4,628,830 |
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 | 24,525,385 | 25,865,441 | +1,340,056 |
| Southampton | 4,457,811 | 6,573,945 | +2,116,134 |
| Felixstowe | 4,836,287 | 3,777,794 | -1,058,493 |
| Eurotunnel | 2,400,039 | 4,206,638 | +1,806,599 |
| London Gateway Port | 1,999,228 | 2,629,602 | +630,374 |
| 000 | 2,850,288 | 1,466,679 | -1,383,609 |
| Immingham Docks | 269,435 | 3,505,969 | +3,236,534 |
| Killingholme | 2,584,350 | 1,087,200 | -1,497,150 |
| Harwich | 1,576,096 | 1,748,176 | +172,080 |
| Hull | 1,200,226 | 1,651,341 | +451,115 |
Importer companies by SIC division
What this shows: Industry breakdown (SIC divisions) of importing companies.
Top 5 values
| SIC | Companies |
|---|---|
| Manufacture of rubber and plastic products | 72 |
| Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 28 |
| Manufacture of machinery and equipment n.e.c. | 18 |
| Manufacture of fabricated metal products, except machinery and equipment | 17 |
| Other manufacturing | 13 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-04 | 14 |
| 2026-03 | 20 |
| 2026-02 | 17 |
| 2026-01 | 19 |
| 2025-12 | 14 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| ROMI MACHINES UK LIMITED | 60 |
| INVOTEC SOLUTIONS LIMITED | 59 |
| ENGEL U.K. LIMITED | 50 |
| FANUC UK LIMITED | 47 |
| ARBURG LIMITED | 46 |
| PEPS INTERNATIONAL LTD | 34 |
| BOY LIMITED | 27 |
| WITTMANN BATTENFELD UK LTD. | 25 |
| TRACE PT LIMITED | 23 |
| WEENER PLASTICS NORWICH LTD. | 20 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 54m+ | 75 |
| 1m-15m | 68 |
| 15m-54m | 23 |
| 0-1m | 8 |
| Other | 7 |
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 | 4,428,469 |
| South Africa | 3,065,853 |
| Ireland | 3,062,631 |
| France | 1,444,718 |
| Austria | 1,213,984 |
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 | 3,107,368 | 1,321,101 | -1,786,267 |
| South Africa | 3,065,853 | 0 | -3,065,853 |
| Ireland | 2,084,070 | 978,561 | -1,105,509 |
| France | 1,070,765 | 373,953 | -696,812 |
| Austria | 37,388 | 1,176,596 | +1,139,208 |
| Mexico | 68,523 | 868,231 | +799,708 |
| Germany | 819,926 | 106,542 | -713,384 |
| India | 565,846 | 222,657 | -343,189 |
| Portugal | 50,590 | 541,756 | +491,166 |
| Turkey | 545,808 | 0 | -545,808 |
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) | 10,927,030 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 6,696,514 |
| Air transport | 4,651,840 |
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) | 5,716,794 | 5,210,236 | -506,558 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 3,899,202 | 2,797,312 | -1,101,890 |
| Air transport | 3,775,591 | 876,249 | -2,899,342 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 5,342,670 |
| London Gateway Port | 4,067,682 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 3,057,154 |
| Holyhead | 2,134,061 |
| Southampton | 1,639,017 |
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 | 2,858,939 | 2,483,731 | -375,208 |
| London Gateway Port | 3,364,600 | 703,082 | -2,661,518 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 2,521,494 | 535,660 | -1,985,834 |
| Holyhead | 1,467,386 | 666,675 | -800,711 |
| Southampton | 255,151 | 1,383,866 | +1,128,715 |
| Dover | 565,679 | 532,384 | -33,295 |
| Liverpool Docks | 309,212 | 730,740 | +421,528 |
| Manchester Airport | 776,895 | 134,671 | -642,224 |
| Newhaven | 29,879 | 538,000 | +508,121 |
| Immingham Docks | 114,125 | 345,030 | +230,905 |
Quick facts
HS code: 847710
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Machines that melt plastic or rubber and inject it into molds to create products