Import/export HS code 84271090: Various electric fork-lift trucks
Electric fork-lift trucks with lifting heights less than 1 meter or other specifications
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Netherlands | 102,846,501 |
| United States | 73,035,352 |
| Germany | 63,538,083 |
| China | 52,335,843 |
| Sweden | 32,362,727 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Netherlands | 12,976,833 | 89,869,668 | +76,892,835 |
| United States | 54,657,550 | 18,377,802 | -36,279,748 |
| Germany | 30,522,276 | 33,015,807 | +2,493,531 |
| China | 24,017,176 | 28,318,667 | +4,301,491 |
| Sweden | 16,435,993 | 15,926,734 | -509,259 |
| France | 16,726,685 | 13,406,998 | -3,319,687 |
| Italy | 6,744,381 | 10,936,490 | +4,192,109 |
| Belgium | 2,998,785 | 9,754,254 | +6,755,469 |
| Japan | 337,406 | 1,858,910 | +1,521,504 |
| Ireland | 1,120,798 | 706,608 | -414,190 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| United States | 166,348,912 |
| Germany | 61,160,666 |
| China | 59,481,136 |
| Sweden | 35,212,242 |
| France | 29,418,475 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | 59,250,619 | 107,098,293 | +47,847,674 |
| Germany | 29,469,458 | 31,691,208 | +2,221,750 |
| China | 26,865,425 | 32,615,711 | +5,750,286 |
| Sweden | 18,928,631 | 16,283,611 | -2,645,020 |
| France | 15,949,132 | 13,469,343 | -2,479,789 |
| Italy | 7,385,479 | 11,493,990 | +4,108,511 |
| Finland | 2,612,858 | 4,200,632 | +1,587,774 |
| Netherlands | 1,788,340 | 2,716,893 | +928,553 |
| Belgium | 2,101,767 | 698,332 | -1,403,435 |
| Estonia | 988,731 | 970,338 | -18,393 |
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 | 19 |
| Inner London - West | 14 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 13 |
| West Midlands | 13 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 13 | 15 | +2 |
| Inner London - West | 7 | 8 | +1 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 9 | 8 | -1 |
| West Midlands | 9 | 8 | -1 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 4 | 10 | +6 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 6 | 8 | +2 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 7 | 7 | +0 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 3 | 7 | +4 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 6 | 5 | -1 |
| North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset | 6 | 6 | +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) | 292,598,569 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 95,651,918 |
| Air transport | 2,693,711 |
| Other | 1,311,628 |
| Road transport | 304,809 |
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) | 115,057,922 | 177,540,647 | +62,482,725 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 50,620,870 | 45,031,048 | -5,589,822 |
| Air transport | 1,791,187 | 902,524 | -888,663 |
| Other | 774,622 | 537,006 | -237,616 |
| Road transport | 234,632 | 70,177 | -164,455 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Immingham Docks | 124,715,723 |
| Dover | 68,913,848 |
| Eurotunnel | 53,248,771 |
| Felixstowe | 40,211,931 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 24,387,214 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Immingham Docks | 74,404,850 | 50,310,873 | -24,093,977 |
| Dover | 20,571,385 | 48,342,463 | +27,771,078 |
| Eurotunnel | 9,926,397 | 43,322,374 | +33,395,977 |
| Felixstowe | 20,815,507 | 19,396,424 | -1,419,083 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 2,365,700 | 22,021,514 | +19,655,814 |
| Southampton | 6,830,536 | 11,035,933 | +4,205,397 |
| London | 7,005,538 | 8,294,323 | +1,288,785 |
| Middlesbrough | 11,552,428 | 932 | -11,551,496 |
| Purfleet | 3,250,525 | 8,026,996 | +4,776,471 |
| Killingholme | 1,734,301 | 2,523,259 | +788,958 |
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 | 71 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 27 |
| Manufacture of machinery and equipment n.e.c. | 17 |
| Rental and leasing activities | 13 |
| Warehousing and support activities for transportation | 10 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2025-11 | 41 |
| 2025-10 | 32 |
| 2025-09 | 31 |
| 2025-08 | 39 |
| 2025-07 | 39 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| TACKLESTORE LIMITED | 60 |
| SHS HANDLING SOLUTIONS LTD | 51 |
| AMAZON UK SERVICES LTD. | 49 |
| TOYOTA MATERIAL HANDLING UK LIMITED | 48 |
| JUNGHEINRICH UK LIMITED | 47 |
| LOGISNEXT UK LIMITED | 47 |
| STILL MATERIALS HANDLING LIMITED | 47 |
| CESAB LIMITED | 46 |
| BRIGGS EQUIPMENT UK LIMITED | 45 |
| LINDE MH UK LIMITED | 44 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 90 |
| 54m+ | 58 |
| 0-1m | 29 |
| Other | 26 |
| 15m-54m | 18 |
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 | 24,490,060 |
| France | 6,997,136 |
| Brazil | 3,754,590 |
| Ireland | 3,303,276 |
| Germany | 3,265,315 |
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 | 19,636,052 | 4,854,008 | -14,782,044 |
| France | 2,441,371 | 4,555,765 | +2,114,394 |
| Brazil | 3,030,823 | 723,767 | -2,307,056 |
| Ireland | 1,794,796 | 1,508,480 | -286,316 |
| Germany | 1,192,883 | 2,072,432 | +879,549 |
| Denmark | 2,070,645 | 658,032 | -1,412,613 |
| Netherlands | 2,019,037 | 192,569 | -1,826,468 |
| Poland | 2,027,437 | 168,626 | -1,858,811 |
| Turkey | 1,859,198 | 119,556 | -1,739,642 |
| Belgium | 1,053,122 | 593,964 | -459,158 |
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 | 357,839 |
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 | 203,323 | 154,516 | -48,807 |
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) | 46,494,282 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 16,827,150 |
| Air transport | 3,152,511 |
| Other | 357,839 |
| Road transport | 43,745 |
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) | 35,137,528 | 11,356,754 | -23,780,774 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 10,065,409 | 6,761,741 | -3,303,668 |
| Air transport | 1,230,401 | 1,922,110 | +691,709 |
| Other | 203,323 | 154,516 | -48,807 |
| Road transport | 43,745 | 0 | -43,745 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Liverpool Docks | 20,919,084 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 14,701,396 |
| Belfast Port | 7,967,202 |
| Immingham Docks | 4,832,630 |
| London Gateway Port | 3,342,505 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Liverpool Docks | 17,381,022 | 3,538,062 | -13,842,960 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 8,176,742 | 6,524,654 | -1,652,088 |
| Belfast Port | 7,892,215 | 74,987 | -7,817,228 |
| Immingham Docks | 3,735,665 | 1,096,965 | -2,638,700 |
| London Gateway Port | 2,012,904 | 1,329,601 | -683,303 |
| Southampton | 1,207,880 | 1,503,366 | +295,486 |
| Portsmouth | 111,241 | 2,180,474 | +2,069,233 |
| Holyhead | 834,379 | 868,395 | +34,016 |
| East Midlands Airport | 458,059 | 1,019,065 | +561,006 |
| Felixstowe | 966,544 | 344,905 | -621,639 |
Quick facts
HS code: 84271090
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Electric fork-lift trucks with lifting heights less than 1 meter or other specifications