Import/export HS code 84122120: Hydraulic systems
Systems that use liquid pressure to power machinery, like lifts or heavy equipment
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| United States | 122,240,136 |
| Germany | 52,225,668 |
| France | 43,508,772 |
| Italy | 22,848,656 |
| Ireland | 19,506,680 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | 60,688,642 | 61,551,494 | +862,852 |
| Germany | 29,025,176 | 23,200,492 | -5,824,684 |
| France | 22,654,200 | 20,854,572 | -1,799,628 |
| Italy | 10,026,753 | 12,821,903 | +2,795,150 |
| Ireland | 9,021,485 | 10,485,195 | +1,463,710 |
| Netherlands | 9,913,307 | 6,845,088 | -3,068,219 |
| Japan | 6,870,113 | 5,222,341 | -1,647,772 |
| China | 5,662,651 | 5,286,362 | -376,289 |
| Sweden | 4,898,598 | 4,399,822 | -498,776 |
| India | 4,854,944 | 3,541,755 | -1,313,189 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| United States | 145,185,709 |
| United Kingdom | 54,118,497 |
| France | 40,870,059 |
| Italy | 16,656,891 |
| Philippines | 16,045,470 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | 76,687,740 | 68,497,969 | -8,189,771 |
| United Kingdom | 23,683,298 | 30,435,199 | +6,751,901 |
| France | 23,361,999 | 17,508,060 | -5,853,939 |
| Italy | 7,973,907 | 8,682,984 | +709,077 |
| Philippines | 6,541,379 | 9,504,091 | +2,962,712 |
| China | 9,165,949 | 4,426,134 | -4,739,815 |
| Germany | 6,363,318 | 6,866,856 | +503,538 |
| Sweden | 4,474,598 | 5,333,759 | +859,161 |
| Japan | 4,301,943 | 4,804,424 | +502,481 |
| India | 4,237,066 | 3,687,026 | -550,040 |
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 | 54 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 40 |
| Inner London - West | 40 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 39 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 38 |
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 | 36 | 43 | +7 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 27 | 30 | +3 |
| Inner London - West | 23 | 28 | +5 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 27 | 27 | +0 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 26 | 28 | +2 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 23 | 27 | +4 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 23 | 21 | -2 |
| Greater Manchester | 19 | 22 | +3 |
| West Midlands | 20 | 19 | -1 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 22 | 21 | -1 |
Import volume by transport
What this shows: Import value by transport mode used to bring goods into the UK.
Top 5 values
| Transport | £ |
|---|---|
| Air transport | 260,623,273 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 73,320,264 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 21,568,140 |
| Other | 20,736,405 |
| Road transport | 1,556,897 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air transport | 133,381,168 | 127,242,105 | -6,139,063 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 39,473,498 | 33,846,766 | -5,626,732 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 9,235,453 | 12,332,687 | +3,097,234 |
| Other | 9,788,660 | 10,947,745 | +1,159,085 |
| Road transport | 818,015 | 738,882 | -79,133 |
| Rail transport | 5,195 | 0 | -5,195 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| London Heathrow Airport | 111,278,664 |
| London Stansted Airport | 69,753,176 |
| East Midlands Airport | 56,420,415 |
| Dover | 27,389,484 |
| 000 | 20,736,405 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| London Heathrow Airport | 55,176,321 | 56,102,343 | +926,022 |
| London Stansted Airport | 37,231,991 | 32,521,185 | -4,710,806 |
| East Midlands Airport | 29,663,035 | 26,757,380 | -2,905,655 |
| Dover | 17,430,357 | 9,959,127 | -7,471,230 |
| 000 | 9,788,660 | 10,947,745 | +1,159,085 |
| Immingham Docks | 5,282,212 | 6,093,393 | +811,181 |
| Hull | 3,502,275 | 5,735,779 | +2,233,504 |
| Eurotunnel | 5,034,914 | 3,095,287 | -1,939,627 |
| Birmingham Airport | 3,420,258 | 2,990,537 | -429,721 |
| Aberdeen Airport | 3,050,328 | 2,259,640 | -790,688 |
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 | 134 |
| Manufacture of machinery and equipment n.e.c. | 117 |
| Repair and installation of machinery and equipment | 70 |
| Manufacture of fabricated metal products, except machinery and equipment | 42 |
| Wholesale and retail trade and repair of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 42 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 146 |
| 2025-11 | 165 |
| 2025-10 | 174 |
| 2025-09 | 156 |
| 2025-08 | 156 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| B/E AEROSPACE (UK) LIMITED | 120 |
| MOOG WOLVERHAMPTON LIMITED | 120 |
| AVOCET AVIATION LIMITED | 119 |
| KOMATSU UK LIMITED | 119 |
| GOODRICH ACTUATION SYSTEMS LIMITED | 118 |
| AEROTRON LIMITED | 114 |
| GA TELESIS (UK) LIMITED | 112 |
| J.C. BAMFORD EXCAVATORS LIMITED | 109 |
| ROLLS-ROYCE PLC | 109 |
| EATON LIMITED | 107 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 54m+ | 395 |
| 1m-15m | 229 |
| 15m-54m | 87 |
| Other | 58 |
| 0-1m | 34 |
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 | 234,867,447 |
| Germany | 65,241,658 |
| Italy | 49,088,665 |
| France | 43,768,346 |
| Spain | 16,983,684 |
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 | 117,646,569 | 117,220,878 | -425,691 |
| Germany | 34,036,734 | 31,204,924 | -2,831,810 |
| Italy | 24,928,515 | 24,160,150 | -768,365 |
| France | 17,293,612 | 26,474,734 | +9,181,122 |
| Spain | 8,637,449 | 8,346,235 | -291,214 |
| Netherlands | 9,581,594 | 6,963,748 | -2,617,846 |
| United Arab Emirates | 8,137,793 | 5,268,840 | -2,868,953 |
| Ireland | 6,673,094 | 6,002,663 | -670,431 |
| Mexico | 4,190,920 | 7,891,375 | +3,700,455 |
| Turkey | 1,293,397 | 9,025,832 | +7,732,435 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Nicaragua | 1,790,001 |
| XI | 488,712 |
| China | 132,070 |
| France | 66,535 |
| Ireland | 25,665 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nicaragua | 958,234 | 831,767 | -126,467 |
| XI | 241,181 | 247,531 | +6,350 |
| China | 59,348 | 72,722 | +13,374 |
| France | 37,454 | 29,081 | -8,373 |
| Ireland | 14,908 | 10,757 | -4,151 |
| Czechia | 1,024 | 12,296 | +11,272 |
| Mexico | 1,896 | 1,939 | +43 |
| India | 1,376 | 1,834 | +458 |
| United States | 4 | 2,578 | +2,574 |
| Italy | 989 | 1,497 | +508 |
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 | 487,470,458 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 80,357,994 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 23,676,908 |
| Other | 2,546,825 |
| Road transport | 487,269 |
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 | 245,075,663 | 242,394,795 | -2,680,868 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 37,759,883 | 42,598,111 | +4,838,228 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 14,338,418 | 9,338,490 | -4,999,928 |
| Other | 1,322,944 | 1,223,881 | -99,063 |
| Road transport | 486,190 | 1,079 | -485,111 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| London Heathrow Airport | 293,340,826 |
| London Stansted Airport | 81,563,486 |
| East Midlands Airport | 66,666,479 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 53,738,986 |
| ZLC | 22,153,572 |
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 | 145,385,600 | 147,955,226 | +2,569,626 |
| London Stansted Airport | 37,354,024 | 44,209,462 | +6,855,438 |
| East Midlands Airport | 32,508,958 | 34,157,521 | +1,648,563 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 26,008,255 | 27,730,731 | +1,722,476 |
| ZLC | 11,923,842 | 10,229,730 | -1,694,112 |
| Hull | 5,339,093 | 8,278,747 | +2,939,654 |
| London Gateway Port | 4,629,610 | 2,142,263 | -2,487,347 |
| Immingham Docks | 3,412,885 | 3,061,861 | -351,024 |
| Manchester Airport | 3,309,619 | 2,699,689 | -609,930 |
| Brize Norton | 4,064,766 | 1,354,922 | -2,709,844 |
Quick facts
HS code: 84122120
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Systems that use liquid pressure to power machinery, like lifts or heavy equipment