Import/export HS code 847810: Tobacco machinery
Machines specifically designed for processing tobacco
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Italy | 2,315,039 |
| South Africa | 1,732,409 |
| South Korea | 1,382,040 |
| Netherlands | 574,440 |
| Norway | 526,709 |
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 | 958 | 2,314,081 | +2,313,123 |
| South Africa | 1,587,725 | 144,684 | -1,443,041 |
| South Korea | 38,153 | 1,343,887 | +1,305,734 |
| Netherlands | 500,237 | 74,203 | -426,034 |
| Norway | 526,709 | 0 | -526,709 |
| China | 88,910 | 312,063 | +223,153 |
| France | 193,390 | 61,753 | -131,637 |
| Germany | 151,300 | 94,387 | -56,913 |
| Indonesia | 154,109 | 67,841 | -86,268 |
| Belgium | 86,899 | 41,076 | -45,823 |
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 | 2,400,116 |
| South Africa | 1,587,725 |
| United States | 1,317,196 |
| Norway | 832,491 |
| China | 449,472 |
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 | 0 | 2,400,116 | +2,400,116 |
| South Africa | 1,587,725 | 0 | -1,587,725 |
| United States | 33,550 | 1,283,646 | +1,250,096 |
| Norway | 832,491 | 0 | -832,491 |
| China | 121,682 | 327,790 | +206,108 |
| Indonesia | 322,996 | 86,207 | -236,789 |
| Germany | 232,226 | 80,196 | -152,030 |
| Taiwan | 65,843 | 58,861 | -6,982 |
| United Kingdom | 44,616 | 63,859 | +19,243 |
| Belgium | 36,704 | 66,577 | +29,873 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 4 |
| Greater Manchester | 4 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 3 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 3 |
| Cheshire | 2 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Greater Manchester | 2 | 3 | +1 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Cheshire | 2 | 0 | -2 |
| Cumbria | 2 | 0 | -2 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 0 | 2 | +2 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| North Yorkshire | 1 | 1 | +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) | 3,336,881 |
| Air transport | 3,240,034 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,609,937 |
| Road transport | 59,266 |
| Other | 274 |
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) | 870,664 | 2,466,217 | +1,595,553 |
| Air transport | 1,670,417 | 1,569,617 | -100,800 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,133,979 | 475,958 | -658,021 |
| Road transport | 59,266 | 0 | -59,266 |
| Other | 159 | 115 | -44 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| London Heathrow Airport | 3,172,018 |
| Dover | 2,485,633 |
| Aberdeen Docks | 526,709 |
| Felixstowe | 504,586 |
| Eurotunnel | 388,139 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| London Heathrow Airport | 1,648,641 | 1,523,377 | -125,264 |
| Dover | 153,333 | 2,332,300 | +2,178,967 |
| Aberdeen Docks | 526,709 | 0 | -526,709 |
| Felixstowe | 239,153 | 265,433 | +26,280 |
| Eurotunnel | 287,806 | 100,333 | -187,473 |
| Immingham Docks | 315,237 | 23,708 | -291,529 |
| Southampton | 206,293 | 93,523 | -112,770 |
| Hull | 70,028 | 19,796 | -50,232 |
| Purfleet | 85,000 | 0 | -85,000 |
| Killingholme | 66,166 | 0 | -66,166 |
Importer companies by SIC division
What this shows: Industry breakdown (SIC divisions) of importing companies.
Top 5 values
| SIC | Companies |
|---|---|
|
Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles
|
14 |
|
Manufacture of machinery and equipment n.e.c.
|
9 |
|
Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles
|
4 |
|
Manufacture of rubber and plastic products
|
3 |
|
Activities of head offices; management consultancy activities
|
2 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-04 | 5 |
| 2026-03 | 4 |
| 2026-02 | 2 |
| 2026-01 | 2 |
| 2025-12 | 3 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| S & R TRADELINK LIMITED | 36 |
| IMPERIAL TOBACCO LIMITED | 23 |
| BRITISH-AMERICAN TOBACCO (HOLDINGS) LIMITED | 17 |
| VIR LTD | 16 |
| BULL BRAND LIMITED | 14 |
| REPUBLIC TECHNOLOGIES (UK) LIMITED | 14 |
| KÖRBER TECHNOLOGIES LIMITED | 13 |
| SPANFAIR LIMITED | 5 |
| PROCO-STS LIMITED | 5 |
| CARBON CLEAN LTD | 4 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 22 |
| 54m+ | 14 |
| 15m-54m | 7 |
| 0-1m | 4 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Italy | 10,036,481 |
| Indonesia | 6,027,631 |
| United States | 6,025,084 |
| Germany | 2,866,528 |
| Japan | 1,435,349 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Italy | 5,789,355 | 4,247,126 | -1,542,229 |
| Indonesia | 3,942,831 | 2,084,800 | -1,858,031 |
| United States | 689,770 | 5,335,314 | +4,645,544 |
| Germany | 2,421,000 | 445,528 | -1,975,472 |
| Japan | 1,381,651 | 53,698 | -1,327,953 |
| China | 1,049,894 | 0 | -1,049,894 |
| Netherlands | 771,007 | 18,384 | -752,623 |
| United Arab Emirates | 328,361 | 329,251 | +890 |
| France | 550,563 | 84,357 | -466,206 |
| Pakistan | 2,000 | 514,600 | +512,600 |
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) | 15,563,920 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 9,565,296 |
| Air transport | 7,898,822 |
| Other | 942 |
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) | 10,433,604 | 5,130,316 | -5,303,288 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 3,403,831 | 6,161,465 | +2,757,634 |
| Air transport | 5,020,118 | 2,878,704 | -2,141,414 |
| Other | 541 | 401 | -140 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 14,782,294 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 7,474,143 |
| Southampton | 5,458,750 |
| London Gateway Port | 2,754,506 |
| Felixstowe | 1,171,350 |
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 | 9,653,964 | 5,128,330 | -4,525,634 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 4,714,541 | 2,759,602 | -1,954,939 |
| Southampton | 667,624 | 4,791,126 | +4,123,502 |
| London Gateway Port | 1,384,167 | 1,370,339 | -13,828 |
| Felixstowe | 1,170,350 | 1,000 | -1,169,350 |
| East Midlands Airport | 291,058 | 97,740 | -193,318 |
| Immingham Docks | 305,782 | 0 | -305,782 |
| Dover | 302,434 | 0 | -302,434 |
| Harwich | 170,225 | 0 | -170,225 |
| Liverpool Docks | 128,270 | 0 | -128,270 |
Quick facts
HS code: 847810
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Machines specifically designed for processing tobacco