Import/export HS code 842230: Bottle fillers and sealers
Machines that fill, close, seal, or label bottles, cans, or boxes
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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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Germany | 186,669,187 |
| Italy | 73,561,289 |
| France | 57,422,732 |
| China | 39,217,777 |
| Switzerland | 36,663,777 |
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 | 78,797,050 | 107,872,137 | +29,075,087 |
| Italy | 35,421,221 | 38,140,068 | +2,718,847 |
| France | 24,338,817 | 33,083,915 | +8,745,098 |
| China | 12,761,758 | 26,456,019 | +13,694,261 |
| Switzerland | 14,270,726 | 22,393,051 | +8,122,325 |
| United States | 9,401,181 | 18,436,137 | +9,034,956 |
| Netherlands | 10,598,743 | 14,759,589 | +4,160,846 |
| Spain | 5,855,954 | 4,757,932 | -1,098,022 |
| Belgium | 4,651,142 | 5,619,030 | +967,888 |
| Denmark | 2,947,657 | 3,658,586 | +710,929 |
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 | 186,669,661 |
| Italy | 81,182,163 |
| China | 42,129,219 |
| Switzerland | 36,646,243 |
| France | 36,581,787 |
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 | 77,380,535 | 109,289,126 | +31,908,591 |
| Italy | 39,070,670 | 42,111,493 | +3,040,823 |
| China | 14,540,708 | 27,588,511 | +13,047,803 |
| Switzerland | 14,289,800 | 22,356,443 | +8,066,643 |
| France | 13,689,044 | 22,892,743 | +9,203,699 |
| United States | 12,087,956 | 21,104,192 | +9,016,236 |
| Netherlands | 6,064,854 | 11,176,554 | +5,111,700 |
| Spain | 7,489,718 | 4,794,055 | -2,695,663 |
| Israel | 6,112,494 | 4,913,399 | -1,199,095 |
| Denmark | 3,023,991 | 4,958,617 | +1,934,626 |
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 | 76 |
| Greater Manchester | 60 |
| Inner London - West | 60 |
| West Yorkshire | 50 |
| Inner London - East | 47 |
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 | 47 | 58 | +11 |
| Greater Manchester | 41 | 30 | -11 |
| Inner London - West | 37 | 36 | -1 |
| West Yorkshire | 38 | 28 | -10 |
| Inner London - East | 33 | 24 | -9 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 24 | 34 | +10 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 25 | 24 | -1 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 26 | 17 | -9 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 23 | 22 | -1 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 24 | 24 | +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) | 378,441,874 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 99,431,433 |
| Air transport | 29,378,682 |
| Road transport | 5,113,503 |
| Other | 2,455,166 |
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) | 157,373,010 | 221,068,864 | +63,695,854 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 41,931,358 | 57,500,075 | +15,568,717 |
| Air transport | 14,071,823 | 15,306,859 | +1,235,036 |
| Road transport | 4,685,123 | 428,380 | -4,256,743 |
| Other | 2,034,736 | 420,430 | -1,614,306 |
| Rail transport | 70,300 | 0 | -70,300 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover | 188,562,172 |
| Immingham Docks | 47,102,259 |
| Eurotunnel | 41,965,524 |
| ZLC | 36,825,734 |
| Felixstowe | 27,365,420 |
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 | 83,512,161 | 105,050,011 | +21,537,850 |
| Immingham Docks | 19,620,464 | 27,481,795 | +7,861,331 |
| Eurotunnel | 19,778,528 | 22,186,996 | +2,408,468 |
| ZLC | 14,806,578 | 22,019,156 | +7,212,578 |
| Felixstowe | 9,568,428 | 17,796,992 | +8,228,564 |
| Killingholme | 5,880,610 | 12,575,230 | +6,694,620 |
| Southampton | 6,425,249 | 11,057,308 | +4,632,059 |
| Tyne | 3,835,666 | 11,283,625 | +7,447,959 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 9,146,978 | 5,785,436 | -3,361,542 |
| Liverpool Docks | 2,857,953 | 9,177,811 | +6,319,858 |
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 | 269 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 153 |
| Manufacture of food products | 138 |
| Manufacture of chemicals and chemical products | 92 |
| Other manufacturing | 75 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 116 |
| 2025-11 | 132 |
| 2025-10 | 145 |
| 2025-09 | 129 |
| 2025-08 | 116 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| SODA-CLUB WORLDWIDE B.V. | 119 |
| ISHIDA EUROPE LTD. | 85 |
| SIGNODE UK LTD | 79 |
| AUTOMATED PACKAGING SYSTEMS LIMITED | 65 |
| OXOID LIMITED | 59 |
| REISER (UK) LTD. | 59 |
| D.H. INDUSTRIES LIMITED | 57 |
| SOUTHGATE PACKAGING LIMITED | 55 |
| VIGO LIMITED | 55 |
| HERMA UK LIMITED | 50 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 397 |
| 54m+ | 323 |
| 0-1m | 194 |
| 15m-54m | 107 |
| Other | 67 |
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 | 55,680,614 |
| France | 25,135,807 |
| Netherlands | 23,057,927 |
| Germany | 20,041,809 |
| Ireland | 17,563,623 |
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 | 33,589,117 | 22,091,497 | -11,497,620 |
| France | 10,804,931 | 14,330,876 | +3,525,945 |
| Netherlands | 9,007,294 | 14,050,633 | +5,043,339 |
| Germany | 13,058,342 | 6,983,467 | -6,074,875 |
| Ireland | 11,225,784 | 6,337,839 | -4,887,945 |
| India | 11,744,666 | 2,510,973 | -9,233,693 |
| Italy | 8,719,216 | 2,411,563 | -6,307,653 |
| United Arab Emirates | 1,528,857 | 3,782,154 | +2,253,297 |
| Mexico | 3,044,064 | 2,154,429 | -889,635 |
| Poland | 2,527,230 | 2,134,029 | -393,201 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Sweden | 10,322 |
| China | 498 |
| XI | 175 |
| Taiwan | 32 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sweden | 5,214 | 5,108 | -106 |
| China | 498 | 0 | -498 |
| XI | 0 | 175 | +175 |
| Taiwan | 32 | 0 | -32 |
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) | 128,362,895 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 74,222,699 |
| Air transport | 47,710,862 |
| Road transport | 355,558 |
| Other | 21,182 |
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) | 71,320,516 | 57,042,379 | -14,278,137 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 46,161,071 | 28,061,628 | -18,099,443 |
| Air transport | 28,436,770 | 19,274,092 | -9,162,678 |
| Road transport | 302,137 | 53,421 | -248,716 |
| Other | 15,240 | 5,942 | -9,298 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 76,531,737 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 31,466,670 |
| London Gateway Port | 24,259,280 |
| Southampton | 21,440,905 |
| Felixstowe | 17,862,681 |
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 | 43,995,605 | 32,536,132 | -11,459,473 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 19,236,008 | 12,230,662 | -7,005,346 |
| London Gateway Port | 15,533,696 | 8,725,584 | -6,808,112 |
| Southampton | 11,938,040 | 9,502,865 | -2,435,175 |
| Felixstowe | 9,887,816 | 7,974,865 | -1,912,951 |
| Liverpool Docks | 10,275,404 | 5,172,562 | -5,102,842 |
| Dover | 7,466,583 | 5,500,822 | -1,965,761 |
| Immingham Docks | 4,541,177 | 4,419,289 | -121,888 |
| Holyhead | 3,766,068 | 3,659,494 | -106,574 |
| Harwich | 1,183,654 | 4,168,463 | +2,984,809 |
Quick facts
HS code: 842230
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Machines that fill, close, seal, or label bottles, cans, or boxes