Import/export HS code 847780: Various rubber and plastic machinery
Other machines used for processing rubber or plastic
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- It helps you understand the market size for your product in the UK.
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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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Germany | 35,037,506 |
| Italy | 32,822,948 |
| China | 14,758,475 |
| United States | 8,403,021 |
| Netherlands | 7,783,980 |
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 | 13,692,715 | 21,344,791 | +7,652,076 |
| Italy | 16,836,051 | 15,986,897 | -849,154 |
| China | 4,969,212 | 9,789,263 | +4,820,051 |
| United States | 4,656,778 | 3,746,243 | -910,535 |
| Netherlands | 5,421,390 | 2,362,590 | -3,058,800 |
| Denmark | 1,241,037 | 6,369,129 | +5,128,092 |
| France | 4,458,211 | 3,022,245 | -1,435,966 |
| Poland | 2,042,868 | 1,618,697 | -424,171 |
| Portugal | 84,840 | 3,447,848 | +3,363,008 |
| Austria | 1,595,658 | 1,685,600 | +89,942 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Italy | 35,639,251 |
| Germany | 29,007,926 |
| China | 16,582,164 |
| Denmark | 14,355,795 |
| United States | 8,744,313 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Italy | 19,079,640 | 16,559,611 | -2,520,029 |
| Germany | 13,857,589 | 15,150,337 | +1,292,748 |
| China | 5,921,044 | 10,661,120 | +4,740,076 |
| Denmark | 1,006,733 | 13,349,062 | +12,342,329 |
| United States | 4,940,244 | 3,804,069 | -1,136,175 |
| Austria | 5,430,193 | 1,154,101 | -4,276,092 |
| France | 3,136,991 | 1,831,526 | -1,305,465 |
| Portugal | 0 | 3,447,848 | +3,447,848 |
| Switzerland | 1,618,441 | 1,660,887 | +42,446 |
| Slovenia | 2,505,814 | 5,201 | -2,500,613 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| West Midlands | 49 |
| Greater Manchester | 48 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 41 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 36 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 34 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Midlands | 27 | 36 | +9 |
| Greater Manchester | 26 | 33 | +7 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 29 | 24 | -5 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 22 | 26 | +4 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 20 | 21 | +1 |
| West Yorkshire | 16 | 22 | +6 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 16 | 23 | +7 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 22 | 15 | -7 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 11 | 14 | +3 |
| Lancashire | 12 | 13 | +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) | 101,337,260 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 31,236,852 |
| Air transport | 9,500,290 |
| Other | 1,264,196 |
| Road transport | 1,071,796 |
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) | 47,335,769 | 54,001,491 | +6,665,722 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 13,001,590 | 18,235,262 | +5,233,672 |
| Air transport | 5,623,018 | 3,877,272 | -1,745,746 |
| Other | 505,766 | 758,430 | +252,664 |
| Road transport | 109,385 | 962,411 | +853,026 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover | 53,629,677 |
| Immingham Docks | 24,346,033 |
| Southampton | 12,052,074 |
| Felixstowe | 10,452,589 |
| Eurotunnel | 5,803,984 |
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 | 29,693,233 | 23,936,444 | -5,756,789 |
| Immingham Docks | 7,081,962 | 17,264,071 | +10,182,109 |
| Southampton | 4,451,006 | 7,601,068 | +3,150,062 |
| Felixstowe | 4,964,898 | 5,487,691 | +522,793 |
| Eurotunnel | 2,084,877 | 3,719,107 | +1,634,230 |
| Killingholme | 4,004,563 | 343,817 | -3,660,746 |
| Harwich | 1,592,778 | 2,664,256 | +1,071,478 |
| Newhaven | 18,000 | 3,431,223 | +3,413,223 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 1,997,881 | 1,024,965 | -972,916 |
| ZLC | 941,749 | 1,866,765 | +925,016 |
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 | 148 |
| Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 134 |
| Other manufacturing | 75 |
| Manufacture of machinery and equipment n.e.c. | 51 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 31 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-04 | 52 |
| 2026-03 | 69 |
| 2026-02 | 67 |
| 2026-01 | 40 |
| 2025-12 | 59 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| SUMMIT SYSTEMS LIMITED | 56 |
| PIOVAN UK LIMITED | 51 |
| T H PLASTICS LIMITED | 46 |
| AMMERAAL BELTECH LIMITED | 45 |
| ADDITIVE - X LIMITED | 44 |
| MONSTER GROUP (UK) LIMITED | 42 |
| STRAUMANN LIMITED | 40 |
| MAGUIRE EUROPE SALES LIMITED | 39 |
| FARNELL ELECTRONIC COMPONENTS LIMITED | 39 |
| COMMSCOPE CONNECTIVITY UK LIMITED | 38 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 257 |
| 54m+ | 196 |
| 15m-54m | 100 |
| 0-1m | 89 |
| Other | 35 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| China | 25,828,932 |
| United States | 25,498,879 |
| India | 10,202,121 |
| France | 8,951,169 |
| Germany | 8,501,265 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| China | 16,067,508 | 9,761,424 | -6,306,084 |
| United States | 12,190,894 | 13,307,985 | +1,117,091 |
| India | 3,683,815 | 6,518,306 | +2,834,491 |
| France | 4,371,619 | 4,579,550 | +207,931 |
| Germany | 5,192,438 | 3,308,827 | -1,883,611 |
| Hungary | 1,379,127 | 4,397,010 | +3,017,883 |
| Spain | 2,197,271 | 2,885,147 | +687,876 |
| Poland | 918,425 | 3,263,720 | +2,345,295 |
| Italy | 1,839,605 | 1,848,570 | +8,965 |
| Ireland | 1,491,906 | 2,159,148 | +667,242 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Germany | 3,609 |
| XI | 1,947 |
| Ireland | 457 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Germany | 1,885 | 1,724 | -161 |
| XI | 1,842 | 105 | -1,737 |
| Ireland | 0 | 457 | +457 |
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) | 72,375,500 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 59,085,599 |
| Air transport | 14,986,000 |
| Other | 6,013 |
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) | 38,407,328 | 33,968,172 | -4,439,156 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 24,975,290 | 34,110,309 | +9,135,019 |
| Air transport | 10,950,538 | 4,035,462 | -6,915,076 |
| Other | 3,727 | 2,286 | -1,441 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 40,792,932 |
| London Gateway Port | 30,237,621 |
| Southampton | 23,604,149 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 11,160,081 |
| Felixstowe | 10,258,800 |
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 | 17,371,862 | 23,421,070 | +6,049,208 |
| London Gateway Port | 13,697,009 | 16,540,612 | +2,843,603 |
| Southampton | 11,183,569 | 12,420,580 | +1,237,011 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 8,575,629 | 2,584,452 | -5,991,177 |
| Felixstowe | 9,220,958 | 1,037,842 | -8,183,116 |
| Liverpool Docks | 4,650,670 | 4,879,374 | +228,704 |
| Immingham Docks | 3,207,833 | 4,161,285 | +953,452 |
| Dover | 1,472,800 | 2,370,151 | +897,351 |
| Holyhead | 878,406 | 1,175,741 | +297,335 |
| East Midlands Airport | 996,444 | 562,397 | -434,047 |
Related HS codes
What this shows: Sibling or child HS codes in the same classification branch.
Quick facts
HS code: 847780
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Other machines used for processing rubber or plastic