Import/export HS code 842430: Steam and sandblasting machines
Machines that use steam or sand to clean or treat surfaces
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 | 98,999,684 |
| China | 89,278,486 |
| Italy | 61,153,872 |
| Netherlands | 21,932,687 |
| United States | 12,436,342 |
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 | 49,769,653 | 49,230,031 | -539,622 |
| China | 42,266,033 | 47,012,453 | +4,746,420 |
| Italy | 33,290,730 | 27,863,142 | -5,427,588 |
| Netherlands | 12,794,056 | 9,138,631 | -3,655,425 |
| United States | 9,453,032 | 2,983,310 | -6,469,722 |
| Belgium | 5,674,998 | 5,412,452 | -262,546 |
| France | 2,463,398 | 2,629,537 | +166,139 |
| Denmark | 1,235,872 | 1,369,185 | +133,313 |
| Czechia | 822,209 | 1,537,340 | +715,131 |
| Spain | 969,665 | 1,217,021 | +247,356 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| China | 101,508,741 |
| Germany | 87,740,857 |
| Italy | 71,949,563 |
| Netherlands | 15,967,304 |
| United States | 12,560,580 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| China | 48,335,151 | 53,173,590 | +4,838,439 |
| Germany | 43,635,446 | 44,105,411 | +469,965 |
| Italy | 38,699,480 | 33,250,083 | -5,449,397 |
| Netherlands | 9,695,561 | 6,271,743 | -3,423,818 |
| United States | 9,315,851 | 3,244,729 | -6,071,122 |
| Hungary | 1,961,455 | 1,968,117 | +6,662 |
| Czechia | 1,261,319 | 1,581,821 | +320,502 |
| Viet Nam | 984,557 | 1,718,874 | +734,317 |
| France | 1,047,169 | 1,446,608 | +399,439 |
| Spain | 1,051,139 | 1,121,618 | +70,479 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Greater Manchester | 39 |
| Inner London - West | 32 |
| West Midlands | 31 |
| West Yorkshire | 30 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 29 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Greater Manchester | 33 | 25 | -8 |
| Inner London - West | 18 | 21 | +3 |
| West Midlands | 25 | 22 | -3 |
| West Yorkshire | 20 | 22 | +2 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 15 | 19 | +4 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 20 | 18 | -2 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 17 | 23 | +6 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 20 | 16 | -4 |
| Essex | 15 | 18 | +3 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 16 | 18 | +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) | 197,754,226 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 100,275,053 |
| Air transport | 13,709,544 |
| Other | 10,603,675 |
| Road transport | 501,729 |
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) | 102,072,971 | 95,681,255 | -6,391,716 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 51,466,233 | 48,808,820 | -2,657,413 |
| Air transport | 6,021,572 | 7,687,972 | +1,666,400 |
| Other | 6,851,353 | 3,752,322 | -3,099,031 |
| Road transport | 42,445 | 459,284 | +416,839 |
| Rail transport | 0 | 381,968 | +381,968 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover | 72,519,654 |
| Purfleet | 49,075,705 |
| Felixstowe | 48,828,626 |
| Southampton | 23,817,133 |
| Immingham Docks | 17,244,604 |
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 | 46,466,015 | 26,053,639 | -20,412,376 |
| Purfleet | 12,069,984 | 37,005,721 | +24,935,737 |
| Felixstowe | 26,833,623 | 21,995,003 | -4,838,620 |
| Southampton | 12,768,600 | 11,048,533 | -1,720,067 |
| Immingham Docks | 8,735,612 | 8,508,992 | -226,620 |
| Eurotunnel | 8,047,899 | 6,116,478 | -1,931,421 |
| Harwich | 11,374,755 | 539,172 | -10,835,583 |
| London | 6,088,753 | 4,883,155 | -1,205,598 |
| London Gateway Port | 1,522,198 | 9,408,823 | +7,886,625 |
| 000 | 6,851,353 | 3,752,322 | -3,099,031 |
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 | 196 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 96 |
| Manufacture of machinery and equipment n.e.c. | 51 |
| Manufacture of fabricated metal products, except machinery and equipment | 31 |
| Office administrative, office support and other business support activities | 31 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2025-11 | 103 |
| 2025-10 | 122 |
| 2025-09 | 103 |
| 2025-08 | 113 |
| 2025-07 | 138 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| B & M RETAIL LIMITED | 113 |
| ARGOS LIMITED | 112 |
| DRAPER TOOLS LIMITED | 109 |
| GOOD HAND UK LIMITED | 109 |
| VAX LIMITED | 105 |
| CLARKE INTERNATIONAL LIMITED | 104 |
| JACK SEALEY LIMITED | 102 |
| ULTIMATE PRODUCTS UK LIMITED | 94 |
| S.I.P.(INDUSTRIAL PRODUCTS)LIMITED | 93 |
| UK HOME SHOPPING LIMITED | 78 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 284 |
| 54m+ | 192 |
| 0-1m | 86 |
| 15m-54m | 64 |
| Other | 40 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Ireland | 22,122,658 |
| United States | 8,219,736 |
| France | 6,105,838 |
| Germany | 5,671,411 |
| Netherlands | 4,737,415 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ireland | 11,285,712 | 10,836,946 | -448,766 |
| United States | 4,628,472 | 3,591,264 | -1,037,208 |
| France | 4,098,751 | 2,007,087 | -2,091,664 |
| Germany | 3,274,015 | 2,397,396 | -876,619 |
| Netherlands | 2,843,959 | 1,893,456 | -950,503 |
| Saudi Arabia | 3,574,402 | 796,114 | -2,778,288 |
| Poland | 1,283,679 | 2,200,099 | +916,420 |
| Italy | 2,151,398 | 663,676 | -1,487,722 |
| Belgium | 1,345,712 | 1,165,022 | -180,690 |
| Spain | 940,210 | 1,392,015 | +451,805 |
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 | 7,707,669 |
| Italy | 806,333 |
| China | 503,368 |
| Germany | 128,683 |
| Ireland | 44,855 |
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 | 4,283,008 | 3,424,661 | -858,347 |
| Italy | 422,101 | 384,232 | -37,869 |
| China | 282,444 | 220,924 | -61,520 |
| Germany | 53,059 | 75,624 | +22,565 |
| Ireland | 19,221 | 25,634 | +6,413 |
| XU | 13,206 | 4,514 | -8,692 |
| Taiwan | 4,273 | 1,811 | -2,462 |
| Netherlands | 3,038 | 0 | -3,038 |
| Denmark | 705 | 1,060 | +355 |
| Malaysia | 0 | 1,612 | +1,612 |
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) | 45,776,413 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 21,017,682 |
| Air transport | 15,379,877 |
| Other | 9,222,443 |
| Road transport | 121,230 |
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) | 24,446,519 | 21,329,894 | -3,116,625 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 12,963,940 | 8,053,742 | -4,910,198 |
| Air transport | 7,700,117 | 7,679,760 | -20,357 |
| Other | 5,081,495 | 4,140,948 | -940,547 |
| Road transport | 121,230 | 0 | -121,230 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 25,750,911 |
| 000 | 9,222,443 |
| London Gateway Port | 8,017,567 |
| Liverpool Docks | 7,433,274 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 5,880,179 |
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 | 15,279,914 | 10,470,997 | -4,808,917 |
| 000 | 5,081,495 | 4,140,948 | -940,547 |
| London Gateway Port | 4,808,572 | 3,208,995 | -1,599,577 |
| Liverpool Docks | 4,153,853 | 3,279,421 | -874,432 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 2,755,466 | 3,124,713 | +369,247 |
| Southampton | 3,114,640 | 2,572,957 | -541,683 |
| Holyhead | 2,824,586 | 2,832,750 | +8,164 |
| Immingham Docks | 2,249,006 | 1,661,950 | -587,056 |
| Manchester Airport | 1,059,058 | 1,676,374 | +617,316 |
| East Midlands Airport | 1,537,893 | 1,151,287 | -386,606 |
Related HS codes
What this shows: Sibling or child HS codes in the same classification branch.
Quick facts
HS code: 842430
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Machines that use steam or sand to clean or treat surfaces