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 | 18,675,823 |
| Italy | 11,621,517 |
| Austria | 7,800,607 |
| France | 6,304,491 |
| Turkey | 4,246,379 |
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 | 9,804,095 | 8,871,728 | -932,367 |
| Italy | 6,772,394 | 4,849,123 | -1,923,271 |
| Austria | 7,261,169 | 539,438 | -6,721,731 |
| France | 5,976,220 | 328,271 | -5,647,949 |
| Turkey | 1,536,097 | 2,710,282 | +1,174,185 |
| China | 1,827,342 | 1,586,151 | -241,191 |
| Netherlands | 1,129,447 | 500,667 | -628,780 |
| Japan | 0 | 1,368,626 | +1,368,626 |
| United States | 405,890 | 412,139 | +6,249 |
| Poland | 691,551 | 37,032 | -654,519 |
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 | 20,377,239 |
| Italy | 15,162,922 |
| Austria | 7,578,015 |
| Turkey | 4,162,182 |
| China | 3,974,326 |
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 | 11,193,884 | 9,183,355 | -2,010,529 |
| Italy | 10,631,354 | 4,531,568 | -6,099,786 |
| Austria | 7,198,578 | 379,437 | -6,819,141 |
| Turkey | 1,448,722 | 2,713,460 | +1,264,738 |
| China | 2,358,980 | 1,615,346 | -743,634 |
| Japan | 0 | 1,368,626 | +1,368,626 |
| Netherlands | 412,580 | 480,554 | +67,974 |
| United States | 444,385 | 406,154 | -38,231 |
| Portugal | 0 | 415,431 | +415,431 |
| United Kingdom | 288,511 | 85,158 | -203,353 |
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 |
| Greater Manchester | 11 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 10 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 9 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 8 |
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 |
| Greater Manchester | 4 | 9 | +5 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 8 | 6 | -2 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 4 | 6 | +2 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 7 | 1 | -6 |
| Northern Ireland | 4 | 4 | +0 |
| West Midlands | 7 | 4 | -3 |
| Gloucestershire and Wiltshire | 4 | 4 | +0 |
| West Yorkshire | 5 | 4 | -1 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 2 | 4 | +2 |
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) | 44,620,293 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 9,688,072 |
| Other | 3,280,508 |
| Air transport | 1,872,827 |
| Road transport | 195,199 |
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) | 29,667,216 | 14,953,077 | -14,714,139 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 4,035,091 | 5,652,981 | +1,617,890 |
| Other | 2,313,111 | 967,397 | -1,345,714 |
| Air transport | 1,062,566 | 810,261 | -252,305 |
| Road transport | 152,801 | 42,398 | -110,403 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover | 30,853,537 |
| Felixstowe | 5,439,570 |
| Immingham Docks | 3,980,470 |
| 000 | 3,280,508 |
| ZLC | 2,511,674 |
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 | 22,218,448 | 8,635,089 | -13,583,359 |
| Felixstowe | 1,703,738 | 3,735,832 | +2,032,094 |
| Immingham Docks | 1,608,025 | 2,372,445 | +764,420 |
| 000 | 2,313,111 | 967,397 | -1,345,714 |
| ZLC | 1,204,811 | 1,306,863 | +102,052 |
| Harwich | 2,190,043 | 6,554 | -2,183,489 |
| Killingholme | 1,109,619 | 813,132 | -296,487 |
| Eurotunnel | 1,248,252 | 408,215 | -840,037 |
| Grangemouth Docks | 1,608 | 1,466,843 | +1,465,235 |
| London | 1,042,263 | 160,474 | -881,789 |
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
|
47 |
|
Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles
|
23 |
|
Manufacture of chemicals and chemical products
|
17 |
|
Other manufacturing
|
12 |
|
Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles
|
7 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-05 | 10 |
| 2026-04 | 8 |
| 2026-03 | 11 |
| 2026-02 | 6 |
| 2026-01 | 11 |
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 | 20 |
| 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 | 58 |
| 54m+ | 53 |
| 0-1m | 16 |
| 15m-54m | 16 |
| Other | 13 |
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 | 7,926,183 |
| Spain | 2,646,696 |
| Poland | 2,416,734 |
| Germany | 2,287,260 |
| 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 | 3,865,389 | 4,060,794 | +195,405 |
| Spain | 36,209 | 2,610,487 | +2,574,278 |
| Poland | 2,262,636 | 154,098 | -2,108,538 |
| Germany | 1,185,560 | 1,101,700 | -83,860 |
| Mexico | 1,344,834 | 505,508 | -839,326 |
| China | 987,766 | 683,092 | -304,674 |
| Portugal | 130,892 | 1,200,716 | +1,069,824 |
| Turkey | 1,078,024 | 0 | -1,078,024 |
| South Africa | 375,001 | 433,009 | +58,008 |
| India | 295,608 | 393,704 | +98,096 |
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) | 13,569,459 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 12,227,492 |
| Air transport | 2,725,841 |
| 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) | 7,434,031 | 6,135,428 | -1,298,603 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 6,251,737 | 5,975,755 | -275,982 |
| Air transport | 1,552,865 | 1,172,976 | -379,889 |
| 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 | 8,111,335 |
| Southampton | 4,348,700 |
| London Gateway Port | 4,020,429 |
| Liverpool Docks | 2,900,762 |
| 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 | 4,967,153 | 3,144,182 | -1,822,971 |
| Southampton | 1,655,127 | 2,693,573 | +1,038,446 |
| London Gateway Port | 2,503,325 | 1,517,104 | -986,221 |
| Liverpool Docks | 1,764,445 | 1,136,317 | -628,128 |
| Portsmouth | 0 | 2,554,659 | +2,554,659 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 1,164,598 | 775,023 | -389,575 |
| Dover | 1,350,810 | 1,854 | -1,348,956 |
| Felixstowe | 554,697 | 265,316 | -289,381 |
| Harwich | 371,904 | 141,072 | -230,832 |
| East Midlands Airport | 286,573 | 37,483 | -249,090 |
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