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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Italy | 32,297,367 |
| Germany | 21,314,254 |
| China | 11,232,222 |
| Netherlands | 8,366,553 |
| United States | 8,113,202 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Italy | 18,135,020 | 14,162,347 | -3,972,673 |
| Germany | 11,981,624 | 9,332,630 | -2,648,994 |
| China | 4,371,515 | 6,860,707 | +2,489,192 |
| Netherlands | 6,341,755 | 2,024,798 | -4,316,957 |
| United States | 4,837,787 | 3,275,415 | -1,562,372 |
| France | 4,302,448 | 2,226,664 | -2,075,784 |
| Switzerland | 1,658,370 | 1,412,347 | -246,023 |
| Slovenia | 2,817,695 | 0 | -2,817,695 |
| Austria | 1,704,526 | 971,047 | -733,479 |
| Poland | 2,063,163 | 361,838 | -1,701,325 |
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 | 35,786,225 |
| Germany | 21,816,620 |
| China | 12,841,129 |
| United States | 8,456,193 |
| Austria | 5,993,850 |
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 | 21,180,361 | 14,605,864 | -6,574,497 |
| Germany | 12,117,335 | 9,699,285 | -2,418,050 |
| China | 5,395,954 | 7,445,175 | +2,049,221 |
| United States | 4,867,221 | 3,588,972 | -1,278,249 |
| Austria | 5,427,210 | 566,640 | -4,860,570 |
| France | 3,023,446 | 1,371,279 | -1,652,167 |
| Switzerland | 1,618,441 | 1,625,100 | +6,659 |
| Slovenia | 2,505,814 | 5,201 | -2,500,613 |
| Czechia | 1,047,518 | 756,255 | -291,263 |
| United Kingdom | 671,156 | 1,119,399 | +448,243 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Greater Manchester | 46 |
| West Midlands | 43 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 35 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 32 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 31 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Greater Manchester | 28 | 28 | +0 |
| West Midlands | 26 | 27 | +1 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 29 | 16 | -13 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 20 | 22 | +2 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 19 | 18 | -1 |
| West Yorkshire | 13 | 18 | +5 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 22 | 11 | -11 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 14 | 18 | +4 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 13 | 7 | -6 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 12 | 11 | -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) | 76,762,499 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 25,199,375 |
| Air transport | 9,224,518 |
| Road transport | 1,108,554 |
| Other | 1,003,744 |
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) | 47,411,926 | 29,350,573 | -18,061,353 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 13,014,664 | 12,184,711 | -829,953 |
| Air transport | 5,457,008 | 3,767,510 | -1,689,498 |
| Road transport | 177,544 | 931,010 | +753,466 |
| Other | 507,913 | 495,831 | -12,082 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover | 48,957,436 |
| Immingham Docks | 9,463,569 |
| Southampton | 9,453,540 |
| Felixstowe | 8,808,395 |
| Eurotunnel | 4,574,967 |
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 | 28,911,112 | 20,046,324 | -8,864,788 |
| Immingham Docks | 7,255,474 | 2,208,095 | -5,047,379 |
| Southampton | 4,349,734 | 5,103,806 | +754,072 |
| Felixstowe | 4,619,379 | 4,189,016 | -430,363 |
| Eurotunnel | 2,539,571 | 2,035,396 | -504,175 |
| Killingholme | 4,000,313 | 218,734 | -3,781,579 |
| Harwich | 1,584,275 | 1,933,507 | +349,232 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 1,676,632 | 1,172,714 | -503,918 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 2,224,907 | 192,353 | -2,032,554 |
| ZLC | 1,009,908 | 1,379,924 | +370,016 |
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 | 130 |
| Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 120 |
| Other manufacturing | 70 |
| Manufacture of machinery and equipment n.e.c. | 45 |
| Manufacture of chemicals and chemical products | 25 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 40 |
| 2025-11 | 67 |
| 2025-10 | 72 |
| 2025-09 | 60 |
| 2025-08 | 65 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| SUMMIT SYSTEMS LIMITED | 52 |
| PIOVAN UK LIMITED | 47 |
| ADDITIVE - X LIMITED | 44 |
| T H PLASTICS LIMITED | 43 |
| AMMERAAL BELTECH LIMITED | 43 |
| STRAUMANN LIMITED | 39 |
| MONSTER GROUP (UK) LIMITED | 39 |
| FARNELL ELECTRONIC COMPONENTS LIMITED | 39 |
| INSTANT MAKR LTD | 38 |
| MAGUIRE EUROPE SALES LIMITED | 37 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 228 |
| 54m+ | 181 |
| 15m-54m | 87 |
| 0-1m | 81 |
| Other | 27 |
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 | 23,576,911 |
| United States | 22,581,220 |
| Germany | 7,975,101 |
| France | 7,798,900 |
| India | 7,709,141 |
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 | 13,942,651 | 9,634,260 | -4,308,391 |
| United States | 11,745,779 | 10,835,441 | -910,338 |
| Germany | 4,671,755 | 3,303,346 | -1,368,409 |
| France | 3,090,949 | 4,707,951 | +1,617,002 |
| India | 3,683,815 | 4,025,326 | +341,511 |
| Spain | 2,112,679 | 2,328,465 | +215,786 |
| Italy | 2,113,490 | 1,696,916 | -416,574 |
| Poland | 992,454 | 2,317,550 | +1,325,096 |
| Slovakia | 1,557,143 | 1,405,117 | -152,026 |
| Hungary | 1,378,589 | 1,517,855 | +139,266 |
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 | 2,085 |
| Ireland | 457 |
| China | 28 |
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 | 1,284 | 801 | -483 |
| Ireland | 0 | 457 | +457 |
| China | 28 | 0 | -28 |
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) | 64,511,037 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 50,063,184 |
| Air transport | 14,909,894 |
| Other | 6,179 |
| Road transport | 1,918 |
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) | 35,058,888 | 29,452,149 | -5,606,739 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 23,440,138 | 26,623,046 | +3,182,908 |
| Air transport | 11,234,614 | 3,675,280 | -7,559,334 |
| Other | 3,197 | 2,982 | -215 |
| Road transport | 1,918 | 0 | -1,918 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 36,582,653 |
| London Gateway Port | 26,427,540 |
| Southampton | 19,895,817 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 11,308,390 |
| Felixstowe | 9,998,264 |
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 | 16,977,805 | 19,604,848 | +2,627,043 |
| London Gateway Port | 11,868,918 | 14,558,622 | +2,689,704 |
| Southampton | 10,828,584 | 9,067,233 | -1,761,351 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 8,714,190 | 2,594,200 | -6,119,990 |
| Felixstowe | 9,220,958 | 777,306 | -8,443,652 |
| Liverpool Docks | 3,470,396 | 4,865,035 | +1,394,639 |
| Immingham Docks | 2,995,826 | 3,140,777 | +144,951 |
| Dover | 1,432,360 | 1,764,445 | +332,085 |
| East Midlands Airport | 1,057,482 | 480,846 | -576,636 |
| Holyhead | 835,652 | 474,709 | -360,943 |
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