Import/export HS code 847910: Construction machinery
Machines used for public works, building, and similar construction activities
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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 | 118,152,778 |
| Sweden | 24,661,008 |
| United States | 20,116,650 |
| Italy | 16,480,843 |
| France | 10,085,226 |
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 | 57,635,293 | 60,517,485 | +2,882,192 |
| Sweden | 12,567,087 | 12,093,921 | -473,166 |
| United States | 11,912,498 | 8,204,152 | -3,708,346 |
| Italy | 9,330,176 | 7,150,667 | -2,179,509 |
| France | 2,414,969 | 7,670,257 | +5,255,288 |
| Netherlands | 3,319,679 | 6,564,096 | +3,244,417 |
| China | 2,504,800 | 4,545,506 | +2,040,706 |
| Denmark | 3,026,375 | 1,949,879 | -1,076,496 |
| Belgium | 1,730,316 | 1,252,072 | -478,244 |
| Finland | 909,157 | 1,154,536 | +245,379 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Germany | 123,085,137 |
| United States | 24,354,308 |
| Sweden | 22,923,639 |
| Italy | 18,253,980 |
| China | 8,894,691 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Germany | 54,892,492 | 68,192,645 | +13,300,153 |
| United States | 14,876,638 | 9,477,670 | -5,398,968 |
| Sweden | 11,640,978 | 11,282,661 | -358,317 |
| Italy | 10,766,193 | 7,487,787 | -3,278,406 |
| China | 3,307,647 | 5,587,044 | +2,279,397 |
| Netherlands | 2,805,919 | 3,347,322 | +541,403 |
| Denmark | 2,680,250 | 1,920,866 | -759,384 |
| France | 1,585,266 | 1,237,203 | -348,063 |
| Switzerland | 950,835 | 956,405 | +5,570 |
| United Kingdom | 589,632 | 1,226,122 | +636,490 |
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 | 20 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 17 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 16 |
| Essex | 15 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 15 |
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 | 15 | 11 | -4 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 11 | 12 | +1 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 10 | 14 | +4 |
| Essex | 8 | 11 | +3 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 9 | 11 | +2 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 10 | 7 | -3 |
| Greater Manchester | 5 | 12 | +7 |
| Kent | 6 | 12 | +6 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 9 | 9 | +0 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 7 | 10 | +3 |
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) | 169,053,409 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 51,632,866 |
| Air transport | 7,228,027 |
| Other | 1,576,606 |
| Road transport | 423,722 |
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) | 84,854,801 | 84,198,608 | -656,193 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 22,506,156 | 29,126,710 | +6,620,554 |
| Air transport | 3,536,348 | 3,691,679 | +155,331 |
| Other | 1,085,632 | 490,974 | -594,658 |
| Road transport | 392,109 | 31,613 | -360,496 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover | 75,152,714 |
| Felixstowe | 60,557,941 |
| Immingham Docks | 35,338,428 |
| Southampton | 17,773,965 |
| Liverpool Docks | 6,496,043 |
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 | 39,021,736 | 36,130,978 | -2,890,758 |
| Felixstowe | 24,067,564 | 36,490,377 | +12,422,813 |
| Immingham Docks | 16,208,894 | 19,129,534 | +2,920,640 |
| Southampton | 8,899,398 | 8,874,567 | -24,831 |
| Liverpool Docks | 4,256,022 | 2,240,021 | -2,016,001 |
| Eurotunnel | 2,873,735 | 2,110,993 | -762,742 |
| Harwich | 2,296,303 | 1,896,371 | -399,932 |
| Hull | 3,472,356 | 631,817 | -2,840,539 |
| ZLC | 1,153,260 | 959,462 | -193,798 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 1,498,124 | 577,132 | -920,992 |
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 | 117 |
| Manufacture of machinery and equipment n.e.c. | 29 |
| Specialised construction activities | 26 |
| Repair and installation of machinery and equipment | 21 |
| Manufacture of fabricated metal products, except machinery and equipment | 17 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-04 | 59 |
| 2026-03 | 71 |
| 2026-02 | 54 |
| 2026-01 | 59 |
| 2025-12 | 45 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| DOPAG (U.K.) LIMITED | 88 |
| FINNING (UK) LTD. | 71 |
| MBW EUROPE LTD | 70 |
| SOMERO ENTERPRISES LIMITED | 68 |
| BOMAG (GREAT BRITAIN) LIMITED | 60 |
| MULTIQUIP (UK) LIMITED | 59 |
| WACKER NEUSON LIMITED | 52 |
| RSM LINING SUPPLIES GLOBAL LTD | 51 |
| WIRTGEN LIMITED | 50 |
| NILFISK LTD. | 49 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 158 |
| 54m+ | 79 |
| 0-1m | 40 |
| 15m-54m | 40 |
| Other | 14 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Ireland | 12,572,969 |
| Germany | 8,943,653 |
| Netherlands | 7,970,021 |
| Italy | 5,544,221 |
| United States | 5,151,698 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ireland | 7,156,279 | 5,416,690 | -1,739,589 |
| Germany | 4,220,339 | 4,723,314 | +502,975 |
| Netherlands | 2,915,653 | 5,054,368 | +2,138,715 |
| Italy | 1,794,414 | 3,749,807 | +1,955,393 |
| United States | 3,129,505 | 2,022,193 | -1,107,312 |
| France | 1,497,610 | 2,111,983 | +614,373 |
| Saudi Arabia | 1,312,253 | 1,530,835 | +218,582 |
| United Arab Emirates | 1,053,743 | 1,730,671 | +676,928 |
| Norway | 1,164,820 | 1,435,007 | +270,187 |
| Singapore | 1,276,217 | 1,245,292 | -30,925 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| XI | 1,211,204 |
| Ireland | 51,933 |
| United States | 11,689 |
| Belgium | 6,983 |
| China | 4,624 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| XI | 687,198 | 524,006 | -163,192 |
| Ireland | 2,272 | 49,661 | +47,389 |
| United States | 3,661 | 8,028 | +4,367 |
| Belgium | 5,261 | 1,722 | -3,539 |
| China | 1,944 | 2,680 | +736 |
| Poland | 441 | 1,266 | +825 |
| Germany | 0 | 934 | +934 |
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) | 45,308,784 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 22,921,205 |
| Air transport | 9,775,072 |
| Other | 1,311,760 |
| Road transport | 1,472 |
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) | 20,678,499 | 24,630,285 | +3,951,786 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 12,268,135 | 10,653,070 | -1,615,065 |
| Air transport | 5,909,231 | 3,865,841 | -2,043,390 |
| Other | 716,560 | 595,200 | -121,360 |
| Road transport | 1,472 | 0 | -1,472 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 18,341,162 |
| Immingham Docks | 13,169,615 |
| London Gateway Port | 9,154,523 |
| Liverpool Docks | 7,240,880 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 5,411,632 |
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 | 7,306,517 | 11,034,645 | +3,728,128 |
| Immingham Docks | 7,140,094 | 6,029,521 | -1,110,573 |
| London Gateway Port | 3,730,181 | 5,424,342 | +1,694,161 |
| Liverpool Docks | 5,003,986 | 2,236,894 | -2,767,092 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 2,828,803 | 2,582,829 | -245,974 |
| Southampton | 2,185,694 | 1,903,239 | -282,455 |
| Felixstowe | 2,164,223 | 1,831,502 | -332,721 |
| Holyhead | 1,645,595 | 1,777,215 | +131,620 |
| East Midlands Airport | 2,228,509 | 598,530 | -1,629,979 |
| London | 1,203,339 | 694,712 | -508,627 |
Quick facts
HS code: 847910
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Machines used for public works, building, and similar construction activities