Import/export HS code 847950: Industrial robots
Robots used in industrial settings for various tasks, not covered elsewhere
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 | 35,645,692 |
| Germany | 24,506,310 |
| Sweden | 22,426,701 |
| Denmark | 21,762,408 |
| Netherlands | 19,052,904 |
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 | 14,966,880 | 20,678,812 | +5,711,932 |
| Germany | 12,568,625 | 11,937,685 | -630,940 |
| Sweden | 13,060,567 | 9,366,134 | -3,694,433 |
| Denmark | 11,438,752 | 10,323,656 | -1,115,096 |
| Netherlands | 9,689,459 | 9,363,445 | -326,014 |
| Belgium | 7,319,640 | 7,064,258 | -255,382 |
| France | 8,479,858 | 4,804,013 | -3,675,845 |
| United States | 6,577,040 | 4,690,937 | -1,886,103 |
| China | 4,333,851 | 5,371,292 | +1,037,441 |
| Finland | 6,795,129 | 100,613 | -6,694,516 |
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 | 36,967,194 |
| Denmark | 24,221,894 |
| Sweden | 21,653,960 |
| Germany | 18,342,623 |
| United States | 16,346,706 |
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 | 15,613,023 | 21,354,171 | +5,741,148 |
| Denmark | 11,893,235 | 12,328,659 | +435,424 |
| Sweden | 14,397,975 | 7,255,985 | -7,141,990 |
| Germany | 8,495,544 | 9,847,079 | +1,351,535 |
| United States | 9,009,861 | 7,336,845 | -1,673,016 |
| China | 6,453,665 | 8,331,822 | +1,878,157 |
| Belgium | 6,449,917 | 6,686,427 | +236,510 |
| Netherlands | 5,947,811 | 6,169,391 | +221,580 |
| Japan | 6,237,698 | 3,890,740 | -2,346,958 |
| France | 6,282,790 | 3,297,778 | -2,985,012 |
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 | 50 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 30 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 29 |
| Inner London - West | 25 |
| Greater Manchester | 24 |
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 | 29 | 35 | +6 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 22 | 18 | -4 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 20 | 21 | +1 |
| Inner London - West | 14 | 15 | +1 |
| Greater Manchester | 19 | 14 | -5 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 14 | 17 | +3 |
| West Midlands | 17 | 12 | -5 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 14 | 13 | -1 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 9 | 12 | +3 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 11 | 9 | -2 |
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) | 142,456,197 |
| Air transport | 47,109,057 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 34,751,425 |
| Other | 842,248 |
| Road transport | 377,743 |
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) | 76,496,211 | 65,959,986 | -10,536,225 |
| Air transport | 26,404,947 | 20,704,110 | -5,700,837 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 13,610,562 | 21,140,863 | +7,530,301 |
| Other | 203,938 | 638,310 | +434,372 |
| Road transport | 281,023 | 96,720 | -184,303 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover | 64,244,098 |
| Immingham Docks | 37,277,419 |
| Eurotunnel | 24,686,523 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 14,976,522 |
| East Midlands Airport | 11,287,845 |
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 | 36,223,850 | 28,020,248 | -8,203,602 |
| Immingham Docks | 19,570,632 | 17,706,787 | -1,863,845 |
| Eurotunnel | 9,627,455 | 15,059,068 | +5,431,613 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 8,475,723 | 6,500,799 | -1,974,924 |
| East Midlands Airport | 5,961,857 | 5,325,988 | -635,869 |
| Thamesport | 5,691,863 | 3,622,394 | -2,069,469 |
| Birmingham Airport | 5,359,423 | 3,863,601 | -1,495,822 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 3,037,340 | 3,262,055 | +224,715 |
| London Stansted Airport | 3,100,061 | 2,491,161 | -608,900 |
| Felixstowe | 3,238,983 | 2,152,137 | -1,086,846 |
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 | 81 |
| Manufacture of machinery and equipment n.e.c. | 60 |
| Architectural and engineering activities; technical testing and analysis | 39 |
| Manufacture of computer, electronic and optical products | 39 |
| Office administrative, office support and other business support activities | 29 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 74 |
| 2025-11 | 69 |
| 2025-10 | 77 |
| 2025-09 | 64 |
| 2025-08 | 74 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| ABB LIMITED | 104 |
| ELLSWORTH ADHESIVES LIMITED | 60 |
| OK INTERNATIONAL LIMITED | 60 |
| NACHI EUROPE GMBH | 60 |
| W M H TRANSMISSIONS LIMITED | 50 |
| RARUK AUTOMATION LIMITED | 49 |
| KUKA ROBOTICS UK LTD | 48 |
| OMRON ELECTRONICS LIMITED | 47 |
| APPLIED AUTOMATION (UK) LIMITED | 45 |
| FANUC UK LIMITED | 44 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 54m+ | 208 |
| 1m-15m | 184 |
| 15m-54m | 49 |
| 0-1m | 38 |
| Other | 37 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| United States | 86,442,456 |
| Czechia | 10,811,499 |
| Japan | 10,509,408 |
| Ireland | 7,809,667 |
| India | 7,376,646 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | 53,603,465 | 32,838,991 | -20,764,474 |
| Czechia | 2,623,443 | 8,188,056 | +5,564,613 |
| Japan | 8,463,967 | 2,045,441 | -6,418,526 |
| Ireland | 4,851,049 | 2,958,618 | -1,892,431 |
| India | 3,039,634 | 4,337,012 | +1,297,378 |
| France | 5,178,163 | 1,927,294 | -3,250,869 |
| Sweden | 5,271,725 | 1,496,686 | -3,775,039 |
| Germany | 3,820,354 | 2,679,504 | -1,140,850 |
| South Korea | 455,400 | 5,878,883 | +5,423,483 |
| Netherlands | 2,369,239 | 1,984,246 | -384,993 |
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 | 11,861 |
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 | 11,861 | 0 | -11,861 |
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 | 75,806,730 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 56,678,024 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 55,487,913 |
| Other | 15,384 |
| Road transport | 2,500 |
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 | 41,475,615 | 34,331,115 | -7,144,500 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 36,451,190 | 20,226,834 | -16,224,356 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 31,031,148 | 24,456,765 | -6,574,383 |
| Other | 15,384 | 0 | -15,384 |
| Road transport | 2,500 | 0 | -2,500 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| London Heathrow Airport | 65,044,854 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 37,957,200 |
| Southampton | 16,500,838 |
| London Gateway Port | 15,219,244 |
| Liverpool Docks | 11,921,020 |
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 | 35,374,999 | 29,669,855 | -5,705,144 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 19,934,597 | 18,022,603 | -1,911,994 |
| Southampton | 9,614,216 | 6,886,622 | -2,727,594 |
| London Gateway Port | 10,052,144 | 5,167,100 | -4,885,044 |
| Liverpool Docks | 11,408,499 | 512,521 | -10,895,978 |
| Felixstowe | 2,425,838 | 5,884,211 | +3,458,373 |
| Immingham Docks | 5,422,491 | 370,072 | -5,052,419 |
| Dover | 3,361,737 | 1,809,145 | -1,552,592 |
| East Midlands Airport | 2,006,425 | 1,757,864 | -248,561 |
| Heysham | 1,542,146 | 1,354,627 | -187,519 |
Quick facts
HS code: 847950
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Robots used in industrial settings for various tasks, not covered elsewhere