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 | 34,542,441 |
| Italy | 31,800,595 |
| China | 14,158,574 |
| United States | 8,228,932 |
| Denmark | 7,306,426 |
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 | 13,306,145 | 21,236,296 | +7,930,151 |
| Italy | 16,718,686 | 15,081,909 | -1,636,777 |
| China | 4,745,849 | 9,412,725 | +4,666,876 |
| United States | 4,811,746 | 3,417,186 | -1,394,560 |
| Denmark | 1,071,247 | 6,235,179 | +5,163,932 |
| France | 4,560,774 | 2,190,035 | -2,370,739 |
| Netherlands | 4,672,983 | 1,993,220 | -2,679,763 |
| Switzerland | 1,734,191 | 1,972,408 | +238,217 |
| Poland | 1,906,840 | 1,711,663 | -195,177 |
| Portugal | 0 | 3,447,848 | +3,447,848 |
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 | 34,465,936 |
| Germany | 28,322,779 |
| China | 16,095,075 |
| Denmark | 14,317,397 |
| United States | 8,544,417 |
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 | 18,757,874 | 15,708,062 | -3,049,812 |
| Germany | 13,578,817 | 14,743,962 | +1,165,145 |
| China | 5,484,156 | 10,610,919 | +5,126,763 |
| Denmark | 1,020,375 | 13,297,022 | +12,276,647 |
| United States | 5,111,820 | 3,432,597 | -1,679,223 |
| Austria | 4,795,567 | 1,170,825 | -3,624,742 |
| France | 3,171,814 | 1,267,184 | -1,904,630 |
| Switzerland | 1,533,261 | 2,185,161 | +651,900 |
| Portugal | 0 | 3,447,848 | +3,447,848 |
| Turkey | 853,589 | 1,795,188 | +941,599 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| West Midlands | 48 |
| Greater Manchester | 45 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 39 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 37 |
| West Yorkshire | 35 |
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 | 30 | 30 | +0 |
| Greater Manchester | 28 | 28 | +0 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 28 | 21 | -7 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 24 | 24 | +0 |
| West Yorkshire | 15 | 23 | +8 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 20 | 19 | -1 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 18 | 21 | +3 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 18 | 14 | -4 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 12 | 14 | +2 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 12 | 10 | -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) | 98,626,052 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 29,595,299 |
| Air transport | 9,030,108 |
| Road transport | 1,682,509 |
| Other | 1,235,304 |
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) | 45,721,435 | 52,904,617 | +7,183,182 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 12,875,834 | 16,719,465 | +3,843,631 |
| Air transport | 5,594,510 | 3,435,598 | -2,158,912 |
| Road transport | 112,106 | 1,570,403 | +1,458,297 |
| Other | 616,812 | 618,492 | +1,680 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover | 50,840,978 |
| Immingham Docks | 23,606,541 |
| Southampton | 11,824,792 |
| Felixstowe | 9,670,932 |
| Eurotunnel | 5,203,696 |
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 | 28,305,865 | 22,535,113 | -5,770,752 |
| Immingham Docks | 6,312,081 | 17,294,460 | +10,982,379 |
| Southampton | 4,141,176 | 7,683,616 | +3,542,440 |
| Felixstowe | 4,704,550 | 4,966,382 | +261,832 |
| Eurotunnel | 1,869,020 | 3,334,676 | +1,465,656 |
| Killingholme | 3,977,063 | 1,111,680 | -2,865,383 |
| Harwich | 1,676,857 | 2,692,383 | +1,015,526 |
| Newhaven | 18,000 | 3,431,223 | +3,413,223 |
| ZLC | 924,835 | 2,470,254 | +1,545,419 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 1,986,064 | 948,294 | -1,037,770 |
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
|
138 |
|
Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles
|
125 |
|
Other manufacturing
|
70 |
|
Manufacture of machinery and equipment n.e.c.
|
51 |
|
Manufacture of chemicals and chemical products
|
31 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-05 | 58 |
| 2026-04 | 52 |
| 2026-03 | 69 |
| 2026-02 | 67 |
| 2026-01 | 40 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| SUMMIT SYSTEMS LIMITED | 57 |
| PIOVAN UK LIMITED | 52 |
| T H PLASTICS LIMITED | 47 |
| AMMERAAL BELTECH LIMITED | 46 |
| ADDITIVE - X LIMITED | 44 |
| MONSTER GROUP (UK) LIMITED | 43 |
| STRAUMANN LIMITED | 40 |
| MAGUIRE EUROPE SALES LIMITED | 39 |
| FARNELL ELECTRONIC COMPONENTS LIMITED | 39 |
| GATES (U.K.) 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 | 246 |
| 54m+ | 183 |
| 15m-54m | 95 |
| 0-1m | 85 |
| Other | 36 |
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 | 26,344,469 |
| United States | 24,641,535 |
| India | 9,654,612 |
| Germany | 8,609,737 |
| France | 8,391,305 |
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 | 17,269,327 | 9,075,142 | -8,194,185 |
| United States | 15,456,801 | 9,184,734 | -6,272,067 |
| India | 3,210,838 | 6,443,774 | +3,232,936 |
| Germany | 5,385,801 | 3,223,936 | -2,161,865 |
| France | 4,763,450 | 3,627,855 | -1,135,595 |
| Hungary | 1,359,268 | 4,397,010 | +3,037,742 |
| Poland | 1,638,901 | 3,385,213 | +1,746,312 |
| Spain | 2,786,132 | 2,212,950 | -573,182 |
| Ireland | 1,478,388 | 2,084,046 | +605,658 |
| Italy | 1,178,501 | 1,971,229 | +792,728 |
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 | 1,871 |
| 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 | 1,766 | 105 | -1,661 |
| Ireland | 435 | 22 | -413 |
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) | 69,547,643 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 57,771,946 |
| Air transport | 13,788,329 |
| Other | 5,937 |
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) | 41,292,333 | 28,255,310 | -13,037,023 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 27,335,871 | 30,436,075 | +3,100,204 |
| Air transport | 10,514,509 | 3,273,820 | -7,240,689 |
| Other | 4,086 | 1,851 | -2,235 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 39,741,288 |
| London Gateway Port | 29,387,293 |
| Southampton | 23,585,804 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 10,206,186 |
| Liverpool Docks | 9,086,064 |
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 | 19,341,870 | 20,399,418 | +1,057,548 |
| London Gateway Port | 13,501,656 | 15,885,637 | +2,383,981 |
| Southampton | 14,542,202 | 9,043,602 | -5,498,600 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 8,219,850 | 1,986,336 | -6,233,514 |
| Liverpool Docks | 5,767,494 | 3,318,570 | -2,448,924 |
| Felixstowe | 7,848,663 | 947,140 | -6,901,523 |
| Immingham Docks | 2,886,515 | 4,236,587 | +1,350,072 |
| Dover | 1,917,394 | 1,953,961 | +36,567 |
| Holyhead | 962,266 | 1,074,245 | +111,979 |
| East Midlands Airport | 950,844 | 521,043 | -429,801 |
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