Import/export HS code 847981: Metal treatment machines
Machines for treating metal, including electric wire coil-winders
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Germany | 11,053,517 |
| Switzerland | 7,062,098 |
| Italy | 5,680,852 |
| China | 3,453,561 |
| Austria | 3,377,534 |
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 | 4,059,844 | 6,993,673 | +2,933,829 |
| Switzerland | 4,485,529 | 2,576,569 | -1,908,960 |
| Italy | 1,474,029 | 4,206,823 | +2,732,794 |
| China | 1,599,684 | 1,853,877 | +254,193 |
| Austria | 2,201,504 | 1,176,030 | -1,025,474 |
| France | 1,142,988 | 1,354,414 | +211,426 |
| Poland | 38,849 | 1,919,051 | +1,880,202 |
| Sweden | 27,352 | 1,799,472 | +1,772,120 |
| United States | 1,410,292 | 350,205 | -1,060,087 |
| Netherlands | 657,228 | 679,083 | +21,855 |
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 | 11,485,221 |
| Switzerland | 6,892,715 |
| Italy | 6,890,080 |
| China | 3,820,177 |
| United States | 1,996,620 |
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 | 3,758,627 | 7,726,594 | +3,967,967 |
| Switzerland | 4,331,418 | 2,561,297 | -1,770,121 |
| Italy | 2,573,188 | 4,316,892 | +1,743,704 |
| China | 1,825,185 | 1,994,992 | +169,807 |
| United States | 1,506,992 | 489,628 | -1,017,364 |
| Poland | 34,630 | 1,912,935 | +1,878,305 |
| Sweden | 27,352 | 1,799,472 | +1,772,120 |
| United Kingdom | 739,093 | 689,418 | -49,675 |
| France | 499,102 | 510,769 | +11,667 |
| Taiwan | 97,692 | 861,764 | +764,072 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| West Midlands | 21 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 14 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 14 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 13 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 13 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Midlands | 15 | 11 | -4 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 9 | 9 | +0 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 7 | 10 | +3 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 6 | 9 | +3 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 4 | 10 | +6 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 8 | 9 | +1 |
| Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear | 4 | 10 | +6 |
| Greater Manchester | 7 | 6 | -1 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 6 | 7 | +1 |
| Inner London - East | 1 | 9 | +8 |
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) | 24,125,750 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 10,201,791 |
| Road transport | 4,408,736 |
| Air transport | 4,311,585 |
| Other | 2,647,670 |
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) | 7,560,752 | 16,564,998 | +9,004,246 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 4,806,354 | 5,395,437 | +589,083 |
| Road transport | 2,571,348 | 1,837,388 | -733,960 |
| Air transport | 2,669,669 | 1,641,916 | -1,027,753 |
| Other | 2,234,978 | 412,692 | -1,822,286 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover | 16,172,819 |
| ZLC | 5,523,158 |
| 000 | 2,647,670 |
| Immingham Docks | 2,346,731 |
| Felixstowe | 2,259,036 |
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 | 5,581,120 | 10,591,699 | +5,010,579 |
| ZLC | 2,956,853 | 2,566,305 | -390,548 |
| 000 | 2,234,978 | 412,692 | -1,822,286 |
| Immingham Docks | 195,618 | 2,151,113 | +1,955,495 |
| Felixstowe | 1,226,474 | 1,032,562 | -193,912 |
| London Gateway Port | 1,652,103 | 599,291 | -1,052,812 |
| Hull | 16,157 | 1,855,050 | +1,838,893 |
| Eurotunnel | 773,300 | 1,023,256 | +249,956 |
| Killingholme | 354,432 | 962,056 | +607,624 |
| Birmingham Airport | 775,787 | 484,577 | -291,210 |
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
|
59 |
|
Manufacture of electrical equipment
|
34 |
|
Manufacture of machinery and equipment n.e.c.
|
33 |
|
Manufacture of fabricated metal products, except machinery and equipment
|
24 |
|
Office administrative, office support and other business support activities
|
18 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-05 | 33 |
| 2026-04 | 34 |
| 2026-03 | 25 |
| 2026-02 | 28 |
| 2026-01 | 31 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| TURNER ELECTRONICS LIMITED | 120 |
| CABLESPEED LIMITED | 53 |
| CABLE PREP 360 LTD. | 49 |
| PHOENIX CONTACT LIMITED | 40 |
| CONDUCTIX-WAMPFLER LTD | 39 |
| WEIDMULLER LIMITED | 37 |
| CST AUTOMATION LIMITED | 36 |
| SPECTRUM TECHNOLOGIES LIMITED | 28 |
| WHITELEGG MACHINES LIMITED | 27 |
| INGRID WEST MACHINERY LIMITED | 25 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 114 |
| 54m+ | 67 |
| 0-1m | 37 |
| 15m-54m | 34 |
| 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| United States | 6,243,350 |
| Germany | 1,592,597 |
| Peru | 1,457,733 |
| Netherlands | 1,010,166 |
| France | 974,232 |
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 | 3,138,355 | 3,104,995 | -33,360 |
| Germany | 573,165 | 1,019,432 | +446,267 |
| Peru | 844,801 | 612,932 | -231,869 |
| Netherlands | 598,859 | 411,307 | -187,552 |
| France | 297,089 | 677,143 | +380,054 |
| Belgium | 321,236 | 568,404 | +247,168 |
| Sweden | 594,727 | 281,565 | -313,162 |
| Poland | 377,827 | 393,530 | +15,703 |
| Kazakhstan | 769,802 | 0 | -769,802 |
| Norway | 415,568 | 349,682 | -65,886 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Ireland | 5,602 |
| Germany | 2,772 |
| China | 133 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ireland | 0 | 5,602 | +5,602 |
| Germany | 2,772 | 0 | -2,772 |
| China | 0 | 133 | +133 |
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) | 7,537,133 |
| Air transport | 7,533,521 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 7,066,630 |
| Other | 8,530 |
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) | 3,656,646 | 3,880,487 | +223,841 |
| Air transport | 3,734,846 | 3,798,675 | +63,829 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 3,746,499 | 3,320,131 | -426,368 |
| Other | 2,795 | 5,735 | +2,940 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 5,420,373 |
| East Midlands Airport | 3,537,594 |
| Southampton | 2,859,237 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 2,451,606 |
| London Gateway Port | 2,088,631 |
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 | 2,832,744 | 2,587,629 | -245,115 |
| East Midlands Airport | 1,909,110 | 1,628,484 | -280,626 |
| Southampton | 870,206 | 1,989,031 | +1,118,825 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 1,206,872 | 1,244,734 | +37,862 |
| London Gateway Port | 1,130,276 | 958,355 | -171,921 |
| Immingham Docks | 326,583 | 680,353 | +353,770 |
| London Stansted Airport | 430,835 | 519,306 | +88,471 |
| Liverpool Docks | 663,732 | 116,260 | -547,472 |
| Felixstowe | 512,779 | 215,824 | -296,955 |
| ZLC | 152,360 | 340,247 | +187,887 |
Quick facts
HS code: 847981
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Machines for treating metal, including electric wire coil-winders