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 | 8,190,265 |
| Switzerland | 7,222,498 |
| Austria | 3,361,216 |
| Italy | 3,078,749 |
| France | 2,702,713 |
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 | 3,223,124 | 4,967,141 | +1,744,017 |
| Switzerland | 4,779,980 | 2,442,518 | -2,337,462 |
| Austria | 596,630 | 2,764,586 | +2,167,956 |
| Italy | 1,365,651 | 1,713,098 | +347,447 |
| France | 1,568,657 | 1,134,056 | -434,601 |
| China | 1,455,889 | 1,212,965 | -242,924 |
| Sweden | 27,352 | 1,798,267 | +1,770,915 |
| Poland | 45,342 | 1,712,203 | +1,666,861 |
| United States | 1,560,172 | 189,867 | -1,370,305 |
| Netherlands | 642,701 | 484,109 | -158,592 |
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 | 8,397,540 |
| Switzerland | 7,018,027 |
| Italy | 4,719,032 |
| China | 2,953,953 |
| United States | 1,891,752 |
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 | 3,338,024 | 5,059,516 | +1,721,492 |
| Switzerland | 4,666,600 | 2,351,427 | -2,315,173 |
| Italy | 2,846,778 | 1,872,254 | -974,524 |
| China | 1,617,750 | 1,336,203 | -281,547 |
| United States | 1,515,903 | 375,849 | -1,140,054 |
| Sweden | 27,352 | 1,798,267 | +1,770,915 |
| Poland | 36,612 | 1,706,087 | +1,669,475 |
| United Kingdom | 704,845 | 545,636 | -159,209 |
| France | 254,834 | 781,095 | +526,261 |
| Austria | 13,474 | 712,379 | +698,905 |
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 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 12 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 11 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 11 |
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 | 16 | 11 | -5 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 8 | 6 | -2 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 8 | 6 | -2 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 6 | 7 | +1 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 8 | 6 | -2 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 7 | 7 | +0 |
| Greater Manchester | 6 | 5 | -1 |
| Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear | 4 | 7 | +3 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 8 | 5 | -3 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 6 | 3 | -3 |
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) | 18,848,857 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 8,657,949 |
| Air transport | 4,120,615 |
| Road transport | 3,964,901 |
| Other | 2,631,284 |
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) | 7,595,324 | 11,253,533 | +3,658,209 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 4,655,564 | 4,002,385 | -653,179 |
| Air transport | 2,345,999 | 1,774,616 | -571,383 |
| Road transport | 2,420,163 | 1,544,738 | -875,425 |
| Other | 629,452 | 2,001,832 | +1,372,380 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover | 11,157,799 |
| ZLC | 5,043,372 |
| 000 | 2,631,284 |
| Immingham Docks | 2,338,644 |
| London Gateway Port | 2,337,570 |
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 | 5,700,392 | 5,457,407 | -242,985 |
| ZLC | 3,085,010 | 1,958,362 | -1,126,648 |
| 000 | 629,452 | 2,001,832 | +1,372,380 |
| Immingham Docks | 226,849 | 2,111,795 | +1,884,946 |
| London Gateway Port | 1,470,415 | 867,155 | -603,260 |
| Felixstowe | 976,773 | 996,656 | +19,883 |
| Hull | 23,098 | 1,739,380 | +1,716,282 |
| Eurotunnel | 296,864 | 1,257,622 | +960,758 |
| Killingholme | 359,072 | 956,783 | +597,711 |
| Birmingham Airport | 711,098 | 358,137 | -352,961 |
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 | 55 |
| Manufacture of electrical equipment | 32 |
| Manufacture of machinery and equipment n.e.c. | 27 |
| Manufacture of fabricated metal products, except machinery and equipment | 20 |
| Manufacture of computer, electronic and optical products | 18 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 31 |
| 2025-11 | 29 |
| 2025-10 | 28 |
| 2025-09 | 27 |
| 2025-08 | 27 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| TURNER ELECTRONICS LIMITED | 116 |
| CABLESPEED LIMITED | 49 |
| SERIES 4 LIMITED | 47 |
| CONDUCTIX-WAMPFLER LTD | 39 |
| PHOENIX CONTACT LIMITED | 35 |
| WEIDMULLER LIMITED | 34 |
| CST AUTOMATION LIMITED | 34 |
| WHITELEGG MACHINES LIMITED | 26 |
| SPECTRUM TECHNOLOGIES LIMITED | 24 |
| INGRID WEST MACHINERY LIMITED | 24 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 101 |
| 54m+ | 72 |
| 0-1m | 31 |
| 15m-54m | 28 |
| Other | 8 |
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 | 6,107,043 |
| Germany | 2,591,455 |
| Peru | 1,543,781 |
| Netherlands | 975,634 |
| France | 934,819 |
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 | 2,758,750 | 3,348,293 | +589,543 |
| Germany | 1,827,312 | 764,143 | -1,063,169 |
| Peru | 819,989 | 723,792 | -96,197 |
| Netherlands | 656,653 | 318,981 | -337,672 |
| France | 294,431 | 640,388 | +345,957 |
| Spain | 677,898 | 192,520 | -485,378 |
| Kazakhstan | 769,802 | 0 | -769,802 |
| Poland | 443,299 | 265,508 | -177,791 |
| Norway | 216,555 | 406,285 | +189,730 |
| Ireland | 353,746 | 266,067 | -87,679 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Switzerland | 40,530 |
| Germany | 2,772 |
| China | 63 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Switzerland | 40,530 | 0 | -40,530 |
| Germany | 2,772 | 0 | -2,772 |
| China | 0 | 63 | +63 |
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) | 7,928,431 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 6,741,708 |
| Air transport | 6,693,854 |
| Other | 45,324 |
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) | 5,285,590 | 2,642,841 | -2,642,749 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 3,095,092 | 3,646,616 | +551,524 |
| Air transport | 3,858,924 | 2,834,930 | -1,023,994 |
| Other | 45,261 | 63 | -45,198 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 6,454,199 |
| East Midlands Airport | 3,295,738 |
| Southampton | 2,413,642 |
| London Gateway Port | 2,213,917 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 2,012,760 |
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 | 4,489,930 | 1,964,269 | -2,525,661 |
| East Midlands Airport | 1,885,080 | 1,410,658 | -474,422 |
| Southampton | 106,405 | 2,307,237 | +2,200,832 |
| London Gateway Port | 1,511,387 | 702,530 | -808,857 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 1,284,066 | 728,694 | -555,372 |
| London Stansted Airport | 473,601 | 390,913 | -82,688 |
| Liverpool Docks | 522,717 | 270,527 | -252,190 |
| Felixstowe | 585,009 | 148,874 | -436,135 |
| Immingham Docks | 377,749 | 198,975 | -178,774 |
| ZLC | 164,608 | 234,251 | +69,643 |
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