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 | 2,316,135 |
| South Africa | 1,951,832 |
| Netherlands | 574,060 |
| Norway | 526,709 |
| China | 326,852 |
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 | 2,050 | 2,314,085 | +2,312,035 |
| South Africa | 1,896,202 | 55,630 | -1,840,572 |
| Netherlands | 497,626 | 76,434 | -421,192 |
| Norway | 526,709 | 0 | -526,709 |
| China | 87,200 | 239,652 | +152,452 |
| France | 114,729 | 129,546 | +14,817 |
| Indonesia | 78,755 | 143,195 | +64,440 |
| Germany | 8,920 | 201,790 | +192,870 |
| Belgium | 85,000 | 31,559 | -53,441 |
| South Korea | 51,233 | 53,947 | +2,714 |
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 | 2,312,158 |
| South Africa | 1,896,202 |
| Norway | 832,491 |
| Indonesia | 437,093 |
| China | 377,225 |
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 | 1,096 | 2,311,062 | +2,309,966 |
| South Africa | 1,896,202 | 0 | -1,896,202 |
| Norway | 832,491 | 0 | -832,491 |
| Indonesia | 231,084 | 206,009 | -25,075 |
| China | 112,074 | 265,151 | +153,077 |
| Germany | 86,213 | 194,688 | +108,475 |
| United Kingdom | 845 | 107,630 | +106,785 |
| South Korea | 38,153 | 53,947 | +15,794 |
| Taiwan | 46,614 | 42,797 | -3,817 |
| Poland | 0 | 88,638 | +88,638 |
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 | 5 |
| Greater Manchester | 4 |
| Cheshire | 2 |
| Cumbria | 2 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 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 | 3 | 2 | -1 |
| Greater Manchester | 2 | 3 | +1 |
| Cheshire | 0 | 2 | +2 |
| Cumbria | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| North Yorkshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Outer London - East and North East | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 0 | 2 | +2 |
| South East Wales | 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) | 3,309,797 |
| Air transport | 2,190,354 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,496,833 |
| Road transport | 59,266 |
| Other | 235 |
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) | 630,687 | 2,679,110 | +2,048,423 |
| Air transport | 1,953,127 | 237,227 | -1,715,900 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 955,172 | 541,661 | -413,511 |
| Road transport | 0 | 59,266 | +59,266 |
| Other | 149 | 86 | -63 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover | 2,471,251 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 2,128,357 |
| Aberdeen Docks | 526,709 |
| Felixstowe | 505,806 |
| Eurotunnel | 380,637 |
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 | 7,673 | 2,463,578 | +2,455,905 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 1,936,969 | 191,388 | -1,745,581 |
| Aberdeen Docks | 526,709 | 0 | -526,709 |
| Felixstowe | 161,051 | 344,755 | +183,704 |
| Eurotunnel | 211,703 | 168,934 | -42,769 |
| Immingham Docks | 305,782 | 19,319 | -286,463 |
| Southampton | 181,032 | 28,629 | -152,403 |
| Hull | 74,975 | 32,579 | -42,396 |
| Purfleet | 85,000 | 0 | -85,000 |
| Killingholme | 0 | 66,166 | +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 | 13 |
| Manufacture of machinery and equipment n.e.c. | 8 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 3 |
| Manufacture of chemicals and chemical products | 2 |
| Manufacture of computer, electronic and optical products | 2 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 2 |
| 2025-11 | 6 |
| 2025-10 | 5 |
| 2025-09 | 5 |
| 2025-08 | 2 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| S & R TRADELINK LIMITED | 34 |
| IMPERIAL TOBACCO LIMITED | 21 |
| BRITISH-AMERICAN TOBACCO (HOLDINGS) LIMITED | 16 |
| VIR LTD | 16 |
| BULL BRAND LIMITED | 14 |
| REPUBLIC TECHNOLOGIES (UK) LIMITED | 14 |
| KÖRBER TECHNOLOGIES LIMITED | 12 |
| 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 | 20 |
| 54m+ | 12 |
| 15m-54m | 7 |
| 0-1m | 3 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| South Korea | 11,455,364 |
| Italy | 10,019,432 |
| Indonesia | 7,990,084 |
| United States | 6,507,929 |
| Germany | 2,764,958 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| South Korea | 11,436,968 | 18,396 | -11,418,572 |
| Italy | 30,876 | 9,988,556 | +9,957,680 |
| Indonesia | 5,410,643 | 2,579,441 | -2,831,202 |
| United States | 1,144,454 | 5,363,475 | +4,219,021 |
| Germany | 2,707,465 | 57,493 | -2,649,972 |
| Japan | 1,413,239 | 0 | -1,413,239 |
| China | 1,049,894 | 0 | -1,049,894 |
| Netherlands | 774,007 | 9,384 | -764,623 |
| France | 550,563 | 84,357 | -466,206 |
| Belgium | 101,544 | 322,659 | +221,115 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| China | 29 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| China | 29 | 0 | -29 |
Export volume by transport
What this shows: Export value by transport mode used to ship goods from the UK.
Top 5 values
| Transport | £ |
|---|---|
| Air transport | 21,167,223 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 15,466,554 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 9,252,198 |
| Other | 1,019 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air transport | 18,387,332 | 2,779,891 | -15,607,441 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 4,950,936 | 10,515,618 | +5,564,682 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 2,951,328 | 6,300,870 | +3,349,542 |
| Other | 532 | 487 | -45 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| London Heathrow Airport | 20,704,300 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 14,652,957 |
| Southampton | 4,944,150 |
| London Gateway Port | 2,825,848 |
| Felixstowe | 1,298,510 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| London Heathrow Airport | 18,046,145 | 2,658,155 | -15,387,990 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 4,138,339 | 10,514,618 | +6,376,279 |
| Southampton | 649,228 | 4,294,922 | +3,645,694 |
| London Gateway Port | 986,223 | 1,839,625 | +853,402 |
| Felixstowe | 1,163,660 | 134,850 | -1,028,810 |
| East Midlands Airport | 290,749 | 98,890 | -191,859 |
| 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