Import/export HS code 847720: Extruders
Machines that push melted plastic or rubber through a shaped opening to create long products like pipes or sheets
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 | 18,509,013 |
| Italy | 12,865,396 |
| Austria | 7,886,074 |
| France | 6,407,286 |
| Turkey | 4,984,902 |
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 | 9,898,859 | 8,610,154 | -1,288,705 |
| Italy | 8,385,767 | 4,479,629 | -3,906,138 |
| Austria | 7,767,328 | 118,746 | -7,648,582 |
| France | 6,079,015 | 328,271 | -5,750,744 |
| Turkey | 2,026,726 | 2,958,176 | +931,450 |
| China | 1,728,526 | 1,663,463 | -65,063 |
| Netherlands | 1,115,749 | 490,368 | -625,381 |
| Japan | 0 | 1,368,626 | +1,368,626 |
| United States | 356,009 | 462,020 | +106,011 |
| Portugal | 394,179 | 415,431 | +21,252 |
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 | 20,081,662 |
| Italy | 16,415,414 |
| Austria | 7,759,807 |
| Turkey | 4,991,215 |
| China | 3,955,652 |
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 | 11,153,319 | 8,928,343 | -2,224,976 |
| Italy | 12,226,331 | 4,189,083 | -8,037,248 |
| Austria | 7,704,737 | 55,070 | -7,649,667 |
| Turkey | 2,119,365 | 2,871,850 | +752,485 |
| China | 2,321,617 | 1,634,035 | -687,582 |
| Japan | 0 | 1,368,626 | +1,368,626 |
| Netherlands | 412,580 | 456,557 | +43,977 |
| United States | 258,842 | 591,697 | +332,855 |
| Portugal | 394,179 | 415,431 | +21,252 |
| United Kingdom | 280,507 | 93,162 | -187,345 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 12 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 11 |
| Greater Manchester | 11 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 9 |
| Northern Ireland | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 9 | 5 | -4 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 9 | 6 | -3 |
| Greater Manchester | 5 | 8 | +3 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 3 | 7 | +4 |
| Northern Ireland | 5 | 4 | -1 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 6 | 2 | -4 |
| West Midlands | 7 | 4 | -3 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 2 | 5 | +3 |
| Gloucestershire and Wiltshire | 4 | 3 | -1 |
| Lancashire | 4 | 4 | +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) | 46,390,604 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 9,806,949 |
| Other | 3,305,181 |
| Air transport | 2,183,297 |
| Road transport | 363,186 |
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) | 32,249,041 | 14,141,563 | -18,107,478 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 4,153,240 | 5,653,709 | +1,500,469 |
| Other | 2,412,157 | 893,024 | -1,519,133 |
| Air transport | 1,193,177 | 990,120 | -203,057 |
| Road transport | 167,987 | 195,199 | +27,212 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover | 31,909,766 |
| Felixstowe | 5,438,314 |
| Immingham Docks | 3,604,921 |
| 000 | 3,305,181 |
| ZLC | 3,184,864 |
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 | 23,745,175 | 8,164,591 | -15,580,584 |
| Felixstowe | 1,667,227 | 3,771,087 | +2,103,860 |
| Immingham Docks | 1,569,023 | 2,035,898 | +466,875 |
| 000 | 2,412,157 | 893,024 | -1,519,133 |
| ZLC | 1,725,200 | 1,459,664 | -265,536 |
| Harwich | 2,400,482 | 0 | -2,400,482 |
| Killingholme | 1,109,619 | 813,132 | -296,487 |
| Eurotunnel | 1,232,531 | 423,936 | -808,595 |
| Grangemouth Docks | 1,608 | 1,466,843 | +1,465,235 |
| London | 1,042,263 | 125,110 | -917,153 |
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 | 52 |
| Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 23 |
| Manufacture of chemicals and chemical products | 15 |
| Other manufacturing | 12 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 6 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-04 | 8 |
| 2026-03 | 11 |
| 2026-02 | 6 |
| 2026-01 | 11 |
| 2025-12 | 14 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| DAVIS-STANDARD LTD | 27 |
| FFS (2023) LIMITED | 26 |
| TRIMECH MANUFACTURING SOLUTIONS LIMITED | 19 |
| POLYPIPE LIMITED | 17 |
| MATSUURA MACHINERY LIMITED | 16 |
| POLYSTAR PLASTICS LIMITED | 14 |
| THERMOSEAL GROUP LIMITED | 14 |
| ASSEMBLY TECHNIQUES LIMITED | 13 |
| RADIUS PLASTICS LIMITED | 12 |
| EPWIN GROUP LIMITED | 10 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 59 |
| 54m+ | 56 |
| 15m-54m | 16 |
| 0-1m | 15 |
| Other | 11 |
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 | 8,038,438 |
| Spain | 2,654,691 |
| Poland | 2,407,134 |
| Germany | 2,297,760 |
| Mexico | 1,850,342 |
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 | 3,961,334 | 4,077,104 | +115,770 |
| Spain | 44,204 | 2,610,487 | +2,566,283 |
| Poland | 1,962,595 | 444,539 | -1,518,056 |
| Germany | 1,187,531 | 1,110,229 | -77,302 |
| Mexico | 1,020,961 | 829,381 | -191,580 |
| China | 987,766 | 653,189 | -334,577 |
| Portugal | 47,795 | 1,283,813 | +1,236,018 |
| Turkey | 1,078,024 | 0 | -1,078,024 |
| South Africa | 375,001 | 432,110 | +57,109 |
| India | 349,308 | 395,122 | +45,814 |
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 | 19,607 |
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 | 0 | 19,607 | +19,607 |
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) | 13,923,701 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 12,339,747 |
| Air transport | 2,670,882 |
| Other | 30,365 |
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) | 7,407,802 | 6,515,899 | -891,903 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 5,999,391 | 6,340,356 | +340,965 |
| Air transport | 1,595,415 | 1,075,467 | -519,948 |
| Other | 4,516 | 25,849 | +21,333 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 8,441,987 |
| Southampton | 4,218,500 |
| London Gateway Port | 4,174,673 |
| Liverpool Docks | 2,988,973 |
| Portsmouth | 2,554,659 |
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 | 4,922,280 | 3,519,707 | -1,402,573 |
| Southampton | 1,616,850 | 2,601,650 | +984,800 |
| London Gateway Port | 2,332,278 | 1,842,395 | -489,883 |
| Liverpool Docks | 1,744,423 | 1,244,550 | -499,873 |
| Portsmouth | 0 | 2,554,659 | +2,554,659 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 1,239,906 | 774,124 | -465,782 |
| Dover | 1,353,862 | 900 | -1,352,962 |
| Felixstowe | 554,697 | 265,316 | -289,381 |
| Harwich | 371,904 | 141,072 | -230,832 |
| East Midlands Airport | 281,524 | 44,067 | -237,457 |
Quick facts
HS code: 847720
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Machines that push melted plastic or rubber through a shaped opening to create long products like pipes or sheets