Import/export HS code 8427: Fork-lift trucks and other lifting trucks
Fork-lift trucks and other vehicles designed for lifting or moving heavy loads. Includes electric and non-electric types
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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 | 524,881,497 |
| France | 332,129,675 |
| Italy | 220,824,902 |
| Netherlands | 217,207,114 |
| Ireland | 200,035,347 |
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 | 258,922,859 | 265,958,638 | +7,035,779 |
| France | 166,281,551 | 165,848,124 | -433,427 |
| Italy | 108,200,416 | 112,624,486 | +4,424,070 |
| Netherlands | 60,861,557 | 156,345,557 | +95,484,000 |
| Ireland | 109,326,674 | 90,708,673 | -18,618,001 |
| Sweden | 90,593,862 | 89,158,236 | -1,435,626 |
| China | 79,754,033 | 94,095,870 | +14,341,837 |
| United States | 64,072,218 | 50,682,995 | -13,389,223 |
| Czechia | 34,235,357 | 36,591,775 | +2,356,418 |
| South Korea | 19,811,516 | 10,410,025 | -9,401,491 |
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 | 489,250,788 |
| France | 310,270,795 |
| Italy | 241,479,582 |
| United States | 210,111,232 |
| China | 204,010,450 |
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 | 243,858,646 | 245,392,142 | +1,533,496 |
| France | 152,288,498 | 157,982,297 | +5,693,799 |
| Italy | 120,733,149 | 120,746,433 | +13,284 |
| United States | 69,034,920 | 141,076,312 | +72,041,392 |
| China | 92,268,436 | 111,742,014 | +19,473,578 |
| Ireland | 102,234,283 | 86,164,437 | -16,069,846 |
| Sweden | 94,983,673 | 91,504,223 | -3,479,450 |
| Czechia | 36,385,912 | 37,755,035 | +1,369,123 |
| Poland | 22,123,610 | 16,058,577 | -6,065,033 |
| Spain | 19,249,459 | 18,246,969 | -1,002,490 |
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 | 55 |
| West Midlands | 48 |
| Inner London - West | 44 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 44 |
| Greater Manchester | 41 |
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 | 35 | 35 | +0 |
| West Midlands | 26 | 34 | +8 |
| Inner London - West | 23 | 29 | +6 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 27 | 33 | +6 |
| Greater Manchester | 25 | 26 | +1 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 26 | 25 | -1 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 21 | 22 | +1 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 16 | 28 | +12 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 19 | 20 | +1 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 18 | 25 | +7 |
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) | 1,679,950,261 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 501,373,458 |
| Other | 35,028,871 |
| Air transport | 7,418,212 |
| Road transport | 1,046,220 |
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) | 804,862,793 | 875,087,468 | +70,224,675 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 251,322,635 | 250,050,823 | -1,271,812 |
| Other | 17,328,698 | 17,700,173 | +371,475 |
| Air transport | 4,224,789 | 3,193,423 | -1,031,366 |
| Road transport | 539,620 | 506,600 | -33,020 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover | 546,149,877 |
| Immingham Docks | 441,529,907 |
| Portsmouth | 190,541,477 |
| Felixstowe | 175,205,489 |
| Southampton | 119,041,526 |
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 | 266,445,241 | 279,704,636 | +13,259,395 |
| Immingham Docks | 223,317,640 | 218,212,267 | -5,105,373 |
| Portsmouth | 88,757,355 | 101,784,122 | +13,026,767 |
| Felixstowe | 88,793,438 | 86,412,051 | -2,381,387 |
| Southampton | 55,322,996 | 63,718,530 | +8,395,534 |
| Holyhead | 52,136,991 | 48,098,487 | -4,038,504 |
| Eurotunnel | 35,496,422 | 63,195,713 | +27,699,291 |
| Poole | 48,864,795 | 41,751,426 | -7,113,369 |
| Liverpool Docks | 48,529,656 | 39,608,467 | -8,921,189 |
| London | 39,281,750 | 42,506,490 | +3,224,740 |
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 | 258 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 101 |
| Manufacture of machinery and equipment n.e.c. | 58 |
| Rental and leasing activities | 48 |
| Repair and installation of machinery and equipment | 46 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 117 |
| 2025-11 | 138 |
| 2025-10 | 134 |
| 2025-09 | 130 |
| 2025-08 | 127 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 347 |
| 54m+ | 268 |
| 0-1m | 119 |
| 15m-54m | 91 |
| Other | 60 |
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 | 1,131,556,316 |
| France | 332,527,424 |
| Germany | 140,132,985 |
| Spain | 139,188,634 |
| Netherlands | 136,636,158 |
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 | 739,511,168 | 392,045,148 | -347,466,020 |
| France | 177,782,903 | 154,744,521 | -23,038,382 |
| Germany | 72,198,163 | 67,934,822 | -4,263,341 |
| Spain | 77,413,097 | 61,775,537 | -15,637,560 |
| Netherlands | 75,237,779 | 61,398,379 | -13,839,400 |
| Ireland | 57,180,616 | 56,080,582 | -1,100,034 |
| Australia | 59,044,919 | 41,985,336 | -17,059,583 |
| Belgium | 50,143,477 | 43,267,975 | -6,875,502 |
| Turkey | 48,253,483 | 44,832,839 | -3,420,644 |
| Italy | 45,294,111 | 37,348,227 | -7,945,884 |
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 | 231,443,387 |
| Germany | 3,972,055 |
| France | 2,661,762 |
| Ireland | 2,334,167 |
| Italy | 1,112,171 |
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 | 148,009,851 | 83,433,536 | -64,576,315 |
| Germany | 1,175,470 | 2,796,585 | +1,621,115 |
| France | 1,459,241 | 1,202,521 | -256,720 |
| Ireland | 1,492,272 | 841,895 | -650,377 |
| Italy | 827,191 | 284,980 | -542,211 |
| China | 308,186 | 779,047 | +470,861 |
| Canada | 213,361 | 448,908 | +235,547 |
| Nicaragua | 128,098 | 172,408 | +44,310 |
| South Korea | 18,377 | 227,917 | +209,540 |
| Sweden | 99,383 | 102,359 | +2,976 |
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) | 1,429,397,112 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 1,317,119,944 |
| Other | 248,138,813 |
| Air transport | 5,624,479 |
| Road transport | 1,045,256 |
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) | 921,709,835 | 507,687,277 | -414,022,558 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 659,911,671 | 657,208,273 | -2,703,398 |
| Other | 155,930,962 | 92,207,851 | -63,723,111 |
| Air transport | 2,743,867 | 2,880,612 | +136,745 |
| Road transport | 1,042,229 | 3,027 | -1,039,202 |
| Rail transport | 6,000 | 0 | -6,000 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 813,324,345 |
| Southampton | 684,074,235 |
| Liverpool Docks | 525,999,339 |
| 000 | 248,138,813 |
| London Gateway Port | 156,222,329 |
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 | 424,062,529 | 389,261,816 | -34,800,713 |
| Southampton | 388,495,109 | 295,579,126 | -92,915,983 |
| Liverpool Docks | 389,704,100 | 136,295,239 | -253,408,861 |
| 000 | 155,930,962 | 92,207,851 | -63,723,111 |
| London Gateway Port | 96,064,855 | 60,157,474 | -35,907,381 |
| Felixstowe | 53,796,157 | 43,175,851 | -10,620,306 |
| Belfast Port | 39,772,639 | 55,407,790 | +15,635,151 |
| Immingham Docks | 36,518,777 | 49,588,089 | +13,069,312 |
| Portsmouth | 26,279,324 | 32,947,314 | +6,667,990 |
| Avonmouth Docks | 39,913,988 | 19,016,892 | -20,897,096 |
Related HS codes
What this shows: Sibling or child HS codes in the same classification branch.
Quick facts
HS code: 8427
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Fork-lift trucks and other vehicles designed for lifting or moving heavy loads. Includes electric and non-electric types