Import/export HS code 842320: Conveyor scales
Scales used on conveyors to weigh goods continuously as they move
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 | 988,059 |
| Czechia | 963,349 |
| Iceland | 839,245 |
| Netherlands | 633,447 |
| China | 468,097 |
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 | 504,784 | 483,275 | -21,509 |
| Czechia | 141,739 | 821,610 | +679,871 |
| Iceland | 786,805 | 52,440 | -734,365 |
| Netherlands | 441,652 | 191,795 | -249,857 |
| China | 191,762 | 276,335 | +84,573 |
| France | 61,998 | 321,511 | +259,513 |
| Ireland | 147,672 | 189,130 | +41,458 |
| Spain | 1,811 | 238,866 | +237,055 |
| Japan | 82,631 | 150,491 | +67,860 |
| Portugal | 120,810 | 104,329 | -16,481 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Iceland | 1,070,676 |
| Germany | 963,583 |
| Czechia | 963,349 |
| Japan | 521,880 |
| China | 436,543 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Iceland | 844,504 | 226,172 | -618,332 |
| Germany | 391,423 | 572,160 | +180,737 |
| Czechia | 141,739 | 821,610 | +679,871 |
| Japan | 181,635 | 340,245 | +158,610 |
| China | 213,567 | 222,976 | +9,409 |
| Denmark | 331,562 | 69,144 | -262,418 |
| Spain | 0 | 238,866 | +238,866 |
| Portugal | 120,810 | 104,329 | -16,481 |
| United States | 126,030 | 55,129 | -70,901 |
| Netherlands | 43,482 | 98,527 | +55,045 |
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 | 11 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 7 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 5 |
| West Midlands | 5 |
| Gloucestershire and Wiltshire | 4 |
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 | 10 | 4 | -6 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 6 | 3 | -3 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 2 | 4 | +2 |
| West Midlands | 2 | 3 | +1 |
| Gloucestershire and Wiltshire | 3 | 2 | -1 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 1 | 3 | +2 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 1 | 3 | +2 |
| Cambridgeshire and Peterborough | 1 | 3 | +2 |
| Greater Manchester | 1 | 3 | +2 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 1 | 3 | +2 |
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) | 3,162,215 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,693,282 |
| Air transport | 1,038,113 |
| Other | 210,032 |
| Road transport | 6,229 |
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) | 1,143,015 | 2,019,200 | +876,185 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,050,297 | 642,985 | -407,312 |
| Air transport | 457,851 | 580,262 | +122,411 |
| Other | 111,406 | 98,626 | -12,780 |
| Road transport | 3,837 | 2,392 | -1,445 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover | 1,691,596 |
| Immingham Docks | 1,258,746 |
| Eurotunnel | 560,526 |
| Harwich | 352,376 |
| East Midlands Airport | 312,440 |
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 | 608,275 | 1,083,321 | +475,046 |
| Immingham Docks | 950,259 | 308,487 | -641,772 |
| Eurotunnel | 163,457 | 397,069 | +233,612 |
| Harwich | 247,946 | 104,430 | -143,516 |
| East Midlands Airport | 101,656 | 210,784 | +109,128 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 114,065 | 145,331 | +31,266 |
| Birmingham Airport | 125,206 | 109,154 | -16,052 |
| Felixstowe | 47,156 | 183,398 | +136,242 |
| 000 | 111,406 | 98,626 | -12,780 |
| Thamesport | 6,395 | 183,802 | +177,407 |
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 | 25 |
| Manufacture of machinery and equipment n.e.c. | 14 |
| Manufacture of food products | 13 |
| Manufacture of computer, electronic and optical products | 7 |
| Office administrative, office support and other business support activities | 7 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 7 |
| 2025-11 | 10 |
| 2025-10 | 5 |
| 2025-09 | 7 |
| 2025-08 | 9 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| SIEMENS PLC | 39 |
| ITW LIMITED | 29 |
| BIZERBA (U.K.) LIMITED | 21 |
| ISHIDA EUROPE LTD. | 12 |
| KORBOND INDUSTRIES LIMITED | 11 |
| CHEMIGRAPHIC LIMITED | 10 |
| OMORI MACHINERY UK LTD | 10 |
| MAREL GB LTD | 9 |
| QLAR PNEUMATIC CONVEYING UK LTD | 7 |
| YAMATO SCALE DATAWEIGH (UK) LTD. | 7 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 54m+ | 40 |
| 1m-15m | 24 |
| 15m-54m | 14 |
| 0-1m | 10 |
| Other | 5 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Netherlands | 1,777,229 |
| United States | 1,773,823 |
| France | 618,394 |
| Ireland | 251,030 |
| Czechia | 246,919 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Netherlands | 1,058,432 | 718,797 | -339,635 |
| United States | 676,739 | 1,097,084 | +420,345 |
| France | 355,468 | 262,926 | -92,542 |
| Ireland | 91,080 | 159,950 | +68,870 |
| Czechia | 138,528 | 108,391 | -30,137 |
| Norway | 175,565 | 40,146 | -135,419 |
| Germany | 115,651 | 77,312 | -38,339 |
| Ghana | 172,102 | 12,234 | -159,868 |
| Chile | 25,714 | 146,136 | +120,422 |
| Canada | 158,593 | 3,285 | -155,308 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| XI | 81,687 |
| Nicaragua | 16,601 |
| Ireland | 6,088 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| XI | 33,724 | 47,963 | +14,239 |
| Nicaragua | 7,684 | 8,917 | +1,233 |
| Ireland | 0 | 6,088 | +6,088 |
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) | 3,378,644 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 2,384,569 |
| Air transport | 997,506 |
| Other | 104,376 |
| Road transport | 12,175 |
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) | 1,921,171 | 1,457,473 | -463,698 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,120,635 | 1,263,934 | +143,299 |
| Air transport | 608,492 | 389,014 | -219,478 |
| Other | 41,408 | 62,968 | +21,560 |
| Road transport | 9,500 | 2,675 | -6,825 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 2,792,590 |
| Southampton | 946,077 |
| London Gateway Port | 854,581 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 669,361 |
| Liverpool Docks | 352,826 |
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 | 1,731,624 | 1,060,966 | -670,658 |
| Southampton | 0 | 946,077 | +946,077 |
| London Gateway Port | 684,497 | 170,084 | -514,413 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 386,962 | 282,399 | -104,563 |
| Liverpool Docks | 257,995 | 94,831 | -163,164 |
| Dover | 14,800 | 218,244 | +203,444 |
| Immingham Docks | 188,113 | 38,351 | -149,762 |
| Holyhead | 36,348 | 95,220 | +58,872 |
| Harwich | 25,980 | 79,009 | +53,029 |
| 000 | 41,408 | 62,968 | +21,560 |
Related HS codes
What this shows: Sibling or child HS codes in the same classification branch.
Quick facts
HS code: 842320
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Scales used on conveyors to weigh goods continuously as they move