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 | 103,362,354 |
| Sweden | 24,129,538 |
| United States | 22,149,939 |
| Italy | 14,467,306 |
| France | 8,005,176 |
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 | 56,737,917 | 46,624,437 | -10,113,480 |
| Sweden | 12,506,934 | 11,622,604 | -884,330 |
| United States | 15,466,930 | 6,683,009 | -8,783,921 |
| Italy | 9,243,645 | 5,223,661 | -4,019,984 |
| France | 1,495,406 | 6,509,770 | +5,014,364 |
| Netherlands | 3,448,060 | 3,970,514 | +522,454 |
| China | 2,017,167 | 4,015,198 | +1,998,031 |
| Denmark | 3,011,601 | 1,324,634 | -1,686,967 |
| Belgium | 1,618,934 | 907,077 | -711,857 |
| Finland | 1,254,528 | 764,014 | -490,514 |
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 | 106,059,744 |
| United States | 26,316,542 |
| Sweden | 22,692,849 |
| Italy | 16,244,311 |
| China | 7,107,709 |
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 | 54,624,076 | 51,435,668 | -3,188,408 |
| United States | 18,301,521 | 8,015,021 | -10,286,500 |
| Sweden | 11,563,882 | 11,128,967 | -434,915 |
| Italy | 10,571,060 | 5,673,251 | -4,897,809 |
| China | 2,835,984 | 4,271,725 | +1,435,741 |
| Netherlands | 2,653,819 | 2,615,425 | -38,394 |
| Denmark | 2,692,006 | 1,282,697 | -1,409,309 |
| France | 923,164 | 1,905,082 | +981,918 |
| Finland | 950,131 | 589,645 | -360,486 |
| Poland | 733,524 | 767,302 | +33,778 |
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 | 15 |
| Essex | 13 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 12 |
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 | 16 | 9 | -7 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 12 | 12 | +0 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 10 | 13 | +3 |
| Essex | 8 | 9 | +1 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 9 | 9 | +0 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 9 | 4 | -5 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 9 | 9 | +0 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 7 | 9 | +2 |
| East Yorkshire and Northern Lincolnshire | 6 | 7 | +1 |
| Greater Manchester | 5 | 10 | +5 |
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) | 147,639,055 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 50,048,683 |
| Air transport | 6,316,649 |
| Other | 1,572,448 |
| 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) | 82,548,677 | 65,090,378 | -17,458,299 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 25,238,120 | 24,810,563 | -427,557 |
| Air transport | 3,600,291 | 2,716,358 | -883,933 |
| Other | 1,003,195 | 569,253 | -433,942 |
| Road transport | 320,120 | 103,602 | -216,518 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover | 63,770,598 |
| Felixstowe | 51,686,815 |
| Immingham Docks | 32,975,882 |
| Southampton | 19,848,662 |
| Liverpool Docks | 6,095,793 |
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 | 36,029,293 | 27,741,305 | -8,287,988 |
| Felixstowe | 24,432,117 | 27,254,698 | +2,822,581 |
| Immingham Docks | 16,500,036 | 16,475,846 | -24,190 |
| Southampton | 11,354,026 | 8,494,636 | -2,859,390 |
| Liverpool Docks | 4,110,907 | 1,984,886 | -2,126,021 |
| Eurotunnel | 3,110,160 | 1,626,489 | -1,483,671 |
| Hull | 3,322,264 | 495,703 | -2,826,561 |
| Harwich | 2,543,774 | 943,331 | -1,600,443 |
| London | 1,260,024 | 1,081,537 | -178,487 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 1,630,340 | 402,786 | -1,227,554 |
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 | 105 |
| Manufacture of machinery and equipment n.e.c. | 28 |
| Specialised construction activities | 27 |
| Repair and installation of machinery and equipment | 20 |
| Other manufacturing | 17 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 59 |
| 2025-11 | 50 |
| 2025-10 | 71 |
| 2025-09 | 59 |
| 2025-08 | 58 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| DOPAG (U.K.) LIMITED | 85 |
| FINNING (UK) LTD. | 70 |
| MBW EUROPE LTD | 66 |
| SOMERO ENTERPRISES LIMITED | 66 |
| BOMAG (GREAT BRITAIN) LIMITED | 56 |
| MULTIQUIP (UK) LIMITED | 55 |
| WACKER NEUSON LIMITED | 48 |
| RSM LINING SUPPLIES GLOBAL LTD | 47 |
| SPEEDCRETE CONCRETE PUMPING LIMITED | 47 |
| WIRTGEN LIMITED | 46 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 150 |
| 54m+ | 73 |
| 0-1m | 39 |
| 15m-54m | 33 |
| Other | 12 |
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 | 10,693,076 |
| Germany | 8,174,694 |
| Netherlands | 6,713,778 |
| Italy | 5,274,679 |
| United States | 4,502,267 |
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 | 6,815,851 | 3,877,225 | -2,938,626 |
| Germany | 4,426,963 | 3,747,731 | -679,232 |
| Netherlands | 2,920,514 | 3,793,264 | +872,750 |
| Italy | 1,725,772 | 3,548,907 | +1,823,135 |
| United States | 3,354,574 | 1,147,693 | -2,206,881 |
| France | 1,600,166 | 1,721,965 | +121,799 |
| United Arab Emirates | 1,437,517 | 1,163,531 | -273,986 |
| Singapore | 1,307,507 | 1,179,334 | -128,173 |
| Saudi Arabia | 1,312,253 | 1,081,338 | -230,915 |
| Norway | 1,077,727 | 1,068,874 | -8,853 |
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 | 1,148,540 |
| Ireland | 51,933 |
| United States | 5,489 |
| Belgium | 5,261 |
| China | 3,440 |
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 | 818,115 | 330,425 | -487,690 |
| Ireland | 2,272 | 49,661 | +47,389 |
| United States | 3,661 | 1,828 | -1,833 |
| Belgium | 5,261 | 0 | -5,261 |
| China | 1,944 | 1,496 | -448 |
| Poland | 103 | 788 | +685 |
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) | 38,291,396 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 21,639,147 |
| Air transport | 9,068,969 |
| Other | 1,235,125 |
| Road transport | 3,402 |
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) | 20,213,086 | 18,078,310 | -2,134,776 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 12,990,421 | 8,648,726 | -4,341,695 |
| Air transport | 6,569,965 | 2,499,004 | -4,070,961 |
| Other | 843,183 | 391,942 | -451,241 |
| Road transport | 3,402 | 0 | -3,402 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 15,805,948 |
| Immingham Docks | 11,718,060 |
| London Gateway Port | 8,390,937 |
| Liverpool Docks | 6,689,512 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 4,753,940 |
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 | 7,405,707 | 8,400,241 | +994,534 |
| Immingham Docks | 7,217,703 | 4,500,357 | -2,717,346 |
| London Gateway Port | 3,980,770 | 4,410,167 | +429,397 |
| Liverpool Docks | 4,594,313 | 2,095,199 | -2,499,114 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 3,086,400 | 1,667,540 | -1,418,860 |
| Felixstowe | 2,164,223 | 1,669,281 | -494,942 |
| Southampton | 2,442,236 | 1,243,380 | -1,198,856 |
| East Midlands Airport | 2,607,856 | 485,121 | -2,122,735 |
| Holyhead | 1,510,387 | 1,479,880 | -30,507 |
| London | 1,208,319 | 221,037 | -987,282 |
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