Import/export HS code 847971: Airport machinery
Machines specifically used in airports for various functions
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- It helps you understand the market size for your product in the UK.
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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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Spain | 12,364,345 |
| France | 755,479 |
| South Korea | 112,533 |
| Portugal | 20,090 |
| Poland | 1,069 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spain | 1,272,756 | 11,091,589 | +9,818,833 |
| France | 132,484 | 622,995 | +490,511 |
| South Korea | 17,286 | 95,247 | +77,961 |
| Portugal | 0 | 20,090 | +20,090 |
| Poland | 0 | 1,069 | +1,069 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Spain | 13,119,824 |
| South Korea | 112,533 |
| Portugal | 20,090 |
| United Kingdom | 1,069 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spain | 1,405,240 | 11,714,584 | +10,309,344 |
| South Korea | 17,286 | 95,247 | +77,961 |
| Portugal | 0 | 20,090 | +20,090 |
| United Kingdom | 0 | 1,069 | +1,069 |
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 | 2 |
| Cheshire | 1 |
| Greater Manchester | 1 |
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 | 0 | 2 | +2 |
| Cheshire | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Greater Manchester | 0 | 1 | +1 |
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) | 12,756,815 |
| Air transport | 333,379 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 163,322 |
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) | 1,058,070 | 11,698,745 | +10,640,675 |
| Air transport | 231,972 | 101,407 | -130,565 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 132,484 | 30,838 | -101,646 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Killingholme | 4,695,797 |
| Portsmouth | 3,782,436 |
| Dover | 2,350,770 |
| Poole | 1,390,625 |
| Newhaven | 390,720 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Killingholme | 73,198 | 4,622,599 | +4,549,401 |
| Portsmouth | 205,432 | 3,577,004 | +3,371,572 |
| Dover | 279,364 | 2,071,406 | +1,792,042 |
| Poole | 489,879 | 900,746 | +410,867 |
| Newhaven | 0 | 390,720 | +390,720 |
| London Stansted Airport | 188,314 | 0 | -188,314 |
| Eurotunnel | 7,825 | 134,697 | +126,872 |
| Immingham Docks | 134,856 | 0 | -134,856 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 17,286 | 95,406 | +78,120 |
| East Midlands Airport | 24,836 | 1,878 | -22,958 |
Importer companies by SIC division
What this shows: Industry breakdown (SIC divisions) of importing companies.
Top 5 values
| SIC | Companies |
|---|---|
| Information service activities | 1 |
| Security and investigation activities | 1 |
| Warehousing and support activities for transportation | 1 |
| Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 1 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-04 | 2 |
| 2026-03 | 4 |
| 2025-08 | 3 |
| 2025-07 | 3 |
| 2025-06 | 2 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 54m+ | 5 |
| Other | 1 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Australia | 2,813,753 |
| United States | 1,929,195 |
| Morocco | 1,149,765 |
| United Arab Emirates | 1,114,990 |
| Dominican Republic | 1,070,482 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Australia | 741,330 | 2,072,423 | +1,331,093 |
| United States | 1,215,647 | 713,548 | -502,099 |
| Morocco | 0 | 1,149,765 | +1,149,765 |
| United Arab Emirates | 305,991 | 808,999 | +503,008 |
| Dominican Republic | 0 | 1,070,482 | +1,070,482 |
| Ireland | 0 | 750,049 | +750,049 |
| New Zealand | 629,975 | 0 | -629,975 |
| Canada | 325,319 | 197,508 | -127,811 |
| Spain | 136,955 | 341,925 | +204,970 |
| South Africa | 459,302 | 0 | -459,302 |
Export volume by transport
What this shows: Export value by transport mode used to ship goods from the UK.
Top 5 values
| Transport | £ |
|---|---|
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 12,158,271 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 2,676,465 |
| Air transport | 650,245 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 5,921,319 | 6,236,952 | +315,633 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 801,173 | 1,875,292 | +1,074,119 |
| Air transport | 53,196 | 597,049 | +543,853 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| London Gateway Port | 7,728,269 |
| Liverpool Docks | 1,684,364 |
| London | 1,480,213 |
| Southampton | 1,321,353 |
| Felixstowe | 1,106,750 |
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 Gateway Port | 3,359,185 | 4,369,084 | +1,009,899 |
| Liverpool Docks | 595,961 | 1,088,403 | +492,442 |
| London | 34,000 | 1,446,213 | +1,412,213 |
| Southampton | 1,303,034 | 18,319 | -1,284,715 |
| Felixstowe | 629,975 | 476,775 | -153,200 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 598,837 | 343,176 | -255,661 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 6,351 | 587,703 | +581,352 |
| Dover | 0 | 187,065 | +187,065 |
| Portsmouth | 64,722 | 86,661 | +21,939 |
| Immingham Docks | 14,672 | 96,548 | +81,876 |
Quick facts
HS code: 847971
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Machines specifically used in airports for various functions