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 | 11,667,882 |
| Switzerland | 7,381,937 |
| Italy | 5,457,282 |
| China | 3,439,101 |
| Austria | 3,363,488 |
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 | 4,043,488 | 7,624,394 | +3,580,906 |
| Switzerland | 4,681,333 | 2,700,604 | -1,980,729 |
| Italy | 1,365,862 | 4,091,420 | +2,725,558 |
| China | 1,404,256 | 2,034,845 | +630,589 |
| Austria | 1,375,313 | 1,988,175 | +612,862 |
| France | 1,399,690 | 1,519,626 | +119,936 |
| United States | 1,438,964 | 389,021 | -1,049,943 |
| Sweden | 27,352 | 1,799,472 | +1,772,120 |
| Poland | 45,342 | 1,712,203 | +1,666,861 |
| Netherlands | 640,249 | 701,639 | +61,390 |
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 | 12,084,402 |
| Switzerland | 7,155,140 |
| Italy | 7,077,959 |
| China | 3,747,006 |
| United States | 2,064,108 |
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 | 3,738,827 | 8,345,575 | +4,606,748 |
| Switzerland | 4,518,989 | 2,636,151 | -1,882,838 |
| Italy | 2,839,609 | 4,238,350 | +1,398,741 |
| China | 1,622,834 | 2,124,172 | +501,338 |
| United States | 1,493,826 | 570,282 | -923,544 |
| Sweden | 27,352 | 1,799,472 | +1,772,120 |
| Poland | 36,612 | 1,706,087 | +1,669,475 |
| United Kingdom | 608,529 | 782,287 | +173,758 |
| France | 513,184 | 515,339 | +2,155 |
| Taiwan | 95,100 | 864,356 | +769,256 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| West Midlands | 22 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 15 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 14 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 14 |
| 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 | 12 | -3 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 10 | 9 | -1 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 8 | 10 | +2 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 7 | 10 | +3 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 6 | 8 | +2 |
| Greater Manchester | 6 | 7 | +1 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 6 | 7 | +1 |
| Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear | 4 | 9 | +5 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 6 | 5 | -1 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 7 | 7 | +0 |
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) | 25,028,589 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 10,350,227 |
| Road transport | 4,375,550 |
| Air transport | 4,182,367 |
| 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) | 7,978,143 | 17,050,446 | +9,072,303 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 4,517,080 | 5,833,147 | +1,316,067 |
| Road transport | 2,561,361 | 1,814,189 | -747,172 |
| Air transport | 2,273,110 | 1,909,257 | -363,853 |
| Other | 1,408,787 | 1,238,883 | -169,904 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover | 17,002,052 |
| ZLC | 5,688,127 |
| 000 | 2,647,670 |
| Immingham Docks | 2,334,867 |
| Felixstowe | 2,262,984 |
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 | 6,384,806 | 10,617,246 | +4,232,440 |
| ZLC | 3,164,934 | 2,523,193 | -641,741 |
| 000 | 1,408,787 | 1,238,883 | -169,904 |
| Immingham Docks | 207,538 | 2,127,329 | +1,919,791 |
| Felixstowe | 1,007,608 | 1,255,376 | +247,768 |
| London Gateway Port | 1,359,258 | 893,402 | -465,856 |
| Eurotunnel | 274,691 | 1,497,604 | +1,222,913 |
| Hull | 16,157 | 1,739,380 | +1,723,223 |
| Killingholme | 359,072 | 962,056 | +602,984 |
| Birmingham Airport | 717,593 | 545,433 | -172,160 |
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 | 62 |
| Manufacture of electrical equipment | 34 |
| Manufacture of machinery and equipment n.e.c. | 31 |
| Manufacture of fabricated metal products, except machinery and equipment | 24 |
| Manufacture of computer, electronic and optical products | 19 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-04 | 34 |
| 2026-03 | 25 |
| 2026-02 | 28 |
| 2026-01 | 31 |
| 2025-12 | 22 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| TURNER ELECTRONICS LIMITED | 119 |
| CABLESPEED LIMITED | 52 |
| SERIES 4 LIMITED | 48 |
| PHOENIX CONTACT LIMITED | 39 |
| CONDUCTIX-WAMPFLER LTD | 39 |
| WEIDMULLER LIMITED | 36 |
| CST AUTOMATION LIMITED | 35 |
| SPECTRUM TECHNOLOGIES LIMITED | 27 |
| WHITELEGG MACHINES LIMITED | 27 |
| SAPPLICATOR 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 | 115 |
| 54m+ | 74 |
| 0-1m | 34 |
| 15m-54m | 33 |
| Other | 13 |
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 | 6,446,411 |
| Germany | 2,863,817 |
| Peru | 1,587,445 |
| France | 1,026,315 |
| Netherlands | 1,017,507 |
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 | 2,799,448 | 3,646,963 | +847,515 |
| Germany | 1,832,895 | 1,030,922 | -801,973 |
| Peru | 823,478 | 763,967 | -59,511 |
| France | 292,287 | 734,028 | +441,741 |
| Netherlands | 639,072 | 378,435 | -260,637 |
| Spain | 671,570 | 312,305 | -359,265 |
| Belgium | 286,670 | 647,081 | +360,411 |
| Sweden | 594,727 | 281,565 | -313,162 |
| Poland | 408,175 | 407,030 | -1,145 |
| Kazakhstan | 769,802 | 0 | -769,802 |
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) | 9,268,134 |
| Air transport | 7,944,692 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 7,098,731 |
| Other | 9,511 |
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) | 5,389,567 | 3,878,567 | -1,511,000 |
| Air transport | 3,808,257 | 4,136,435 | +328,178 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 3,076,616 | 4,022,115 | +945,499 |
| Other | 3,776 | 5,735 | +1,959 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 7,148,193 |
| East Midlands Airport | 3,738,074 |
| Southampton | 2,828,137 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 2,594,656 |
| London Gateway Port | 2,001,909 |
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 | 4,508,339 | 2,639,854 | -1,868,485 |
| East Midlands Airport | 1,892,353 | 1,845,721 | -46,632 |
| Southampton | 601,860 | 2,226,277 | +1,624,417 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 1,266,177 | 1,328,479 | +62,302 |
| London Gateway Port | 1,078,787 | 923,122 | -155,665 |
| Immingham Docks | 353,129 | 686,153 | +333,024 |
| London Stansted Airport | 491,897 | 541,680 | +49,783 |
| Liverpool Docks | 512,262 | 322,960 | -189,302 |
| Felixstowe | 585,009 | 215,824 | -369,185 |
| ZLC | 124,452 | 352,360 | +227,908 |
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