Import/export HS code 842531: Electric motor-powered jacks
Jacks powered by electric motors, used for lifting heavy objects like vehicles or machinery
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| China | 9,555,091 |
| Germany | 8,292,177 |
| United States | 6,251,238 |
| Italy | 4,842,956 |
| Sweden | 3,648,187 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| China | 4,929,452 | 4,625,639 | -303,813 |
| Germany | 3,607,948 | 4,684,229 | +1,076,281 |
| United States | 3,937,828 | 2,313,410 | -1,624,418 |
| Italy | 2,267,924 | 2,575,032 | +307,108 |
| Sweden | 1,540,977 | 2,107,210 | +566,233 |
| Denmark | 2,108,384 | 1,394,831 | -713,553 |
| Saudi Arabia | 0 | 3,372,500 | +3,372,500 |
| Netherlands | 1,259,134 | 1,820,406 | +561,272 |
| France | 2,174,227 | 713,540 | -1,460,687 |
| Egypt | 2,559,353 | 0 | -2,559,353 |
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 | 10,234,750 |
| United Kingdom | 8,943,147 |
| United States | 8,368,672 |
| Germany | 7,257,872 |
| Sweden | 4,457,504 |
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 | 5,339,167 | 4,895,583 | -443,584 |
| United Kingdom | 6,925,245 | 2,017,902 | -4,907,343 |
| United States | 4,294,198 | 4,074,474 | -219,724 |
| Germany | 3,506,313 | 3,751,559 | +245,246 |
| Sweden | 1,462,714 | 2,994,790 | +1,532,076 |
| Italy | 1,872,148 | 2,484,440 | +612,292 |
| Saudi Arabia | 0 | 3,350,000 | +3,350,000 |
| Denmark | 1,637,460 | 878,077 | -759,383 |
| France | 1,635,603 | 558,306 | -1,077,297 |
| Netherlands | 898,714 | 1,013,217 | +114,503 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 25 |
| North Eastern Scotland | 23 |
| Inner London - West | 16 |
| Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear | 15 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 17 | 17 | +0 |
| North Eastern Scotland | 15 | 16 | +1 |
| Inner London - West | 12 | 7 | -5 |
| Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear | 9 | 11 | +2 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 8 | 8 | +0 |
| West Midlands | 7 | 7 | +0 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 7 | 6 | -1 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 5 | 7 | +2 |
| Greater Manchester | 7 | 7 | +0 |
| North Wales | 7 | 3 | -4 |
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) | 26,045,662 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 25,893,991 |
| Air transport | 12,669,720 |
| Road transport | 128,246 |
| Other | 65,517 |
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) | 13,073,998 | 12,971,664 | -102,334 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 15,430,435 | 10,463,556 | -4,966,879 |
| Air transport | 4,952,195 | 7,717,525 | +2,765,330 |
| Road transport | 60,350 | 67,896 | +7,546 |
| Other | 46,862 | 18,655 | -28,207 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover | 8,522,324 |
| Felixstowe | 8,254,884 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 8,110,587 |
| Immingham Docks | 6,761,207 |
| Southampton | 6,284,741 |
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 | 3,608,900 | 4,913,424 | +1,304,524 |
| Felixstowe | 5,340,367 | 2,914,517 | -2,425,850 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 2,679,509 | 5,431,078 | +2,751,569 |
| Immingham Docks | 3,711,628 | 3,049,579 | -662,049 |
| Southampton | 2,906,483 | 3,378,258 | +471,775 |
| Eurotunnel | 3,616,856 | 2,655,118 | -961,738 |
| Thamesport | 1,696,416 | 908,894 | -787,522 |
| Montrose | 2,143,690 | 0 | -2,143,690 |
| Aberdeen Docks | 1,149,714 | 864,710 | -285,004 |
| Grangemouth Docks | 574,239 | 1,370,469 | +796,230 |
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 | 54 |
| Manufacture of machinery and equipment n.e.c. | 38 |
| Repair and installation of machinery and equipment | 29 |
| Rental and leasing activities | 20 |
| Manufacture of fabricated metal products, except machinery and equipment | 19 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2025-11 | 36 |
| 2025-10 | 42 |
| 2025-09 | 46 |
| 2025-08 | 40 |
| 2025-07 | 61 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| LEWMAR LIMITED | 119 |
| HILKA TOOLS (UK) LIMITED | 69 |
| ARBIL LIMITED | 56 |
| WINCH SOLUTIONS LIMITED | 55 |
| BHW GROUP LIMITED | 52 |
| BRISTOW AVIATION HOLDINGS LIMITED | 52 |
| UNION MART LIMITED | 49 |
| TRACTEL (UK) LIMITED | 47 |
| POLARIS BRITAIN LIMITED | 47 |
| ZIEHL-ABEGG UK LIMITED | 47 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 128 |
| 54m+ | 97 |
| 15m-54m | 34 |
| 0-1m | 27 |
| Other | 24 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| France | 9,342,412 |
| United States | 8,938,872 |
| Brazil | 8,408,841 |
| Norway | 7,095,406 |
| Netherlands | 5,634,351 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| France | 6,541,715 | 2,800,697 | -3,741,018 |
| United States | 6,478,047 | 2,460,825 | -4,017,222 |
| Brazil | 8,200,656 | 208,185 | -7,992,471 |
| Norway | 3,747,754 | 3,347,652 | -400,102 |
| Netherlands | 2,023,118 | 3,611,233 | +1,588,115 |
| Saudi Arabia | 3,416,287 | 7,936 | -3,408,351 |
| Spain | 2,070,430 | 1,310,937 | -759,493 |
| Italy | 1,584,683 | 669,414 | -915,269 |
| Germany | 1,504,274 | 714,709 | -789,565 |
| Belgium | 1,728,364 | 375,306 | -1,353,058 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| China | 14,145 |
| Germany | 7,597 |
| XU | 610 |
| Taiwan | 291 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| China | 4,828 | 9,317 | +4,489 |
| Germany | 7,597 | 0 | -7,597 |
| XU | 0 | 610 | +610 |
| Taiwan | 291 | 0 | -291 |
Export volume by transport
What this shows: Export value by transport mode used to ship goods from the UK.
Top 5 values
| Transport | £ |
|---|---|
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 33,132,692 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 30,287,889 |
| Air transport | 8,529,201 |
| Road transport | 468,813 |
| Rail transport | 222,668 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 22,993,240 | 10,139,452 | -12,853,788 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 16,758,383 | 13,529,506 | -3,228,877 |
| Air transport | 5,031,808 | 3,497,393 | -1,534,415 |
| Road transport | 449,219 | 19,594 | -429,625 |
| Rail transport | 0 | 222,668 | +222,668 |
| Other | 12,716 | 9,927 | -2,789 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 17,742,403 |
| London Gateway Port | 8,503,113 |
| Aberdeen Docks | 6,306,683 |
| Immingham Docks | 5,003,209 |
| Liverpool Docks | 4,427,627 |
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 | 11,363,299 | 6,379,104 | -4,984,195 |
| London Gateway Port | 7,671,464 | 831,649 | -6,839,815 |
| Aberdeen Docks | 6,292,726 | 13,957 | -6,278,769 |
| Immingham Docks | 2,310,242 | 2,692,967 | +382,725 |
| Liverpool Docks | 2,397,987 | 2,029,640 | -368,347 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 2,426,573 | 1,376,344 | -1,050,229 |
| Felixstowe | 1,753,580 | 1,863,726 | +110,146 |
| Portsmouth | 2,495,357 | 974,154 | -1,521,203 |
| ZLC | 1,525,838 | 1,343,914 | -181,924 |
| Southampton | 1,554,175 | 1,217,445 | -336,730 |
Quick facts
HS code: 842531
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Jacks powered by electric motors, used for lifting heavy objects like vehicles or machinery