Import/export HS code 842810: Lifts and skip hoists
Machinery used for lifting people or materials vertically, like elevators or hoists
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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 | £ |
|---|---|
| China | 159,426,378 |
| Germany | 84,919,865 |
| Spain | 75,790,546 |
| Italy | 61,185,262 |
| Sweden | 48,376,049 |
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 | 72,834,304 | 86,592,074 | +13,757,770 |
| Germany | 55,849,272 | 29,070,593 | -26,778,679 |
| Spain | 40,178,754 | 35,611,792 | -4,566,962 |
| Italy | 29,230,662 | 31,954,600 | +2,723,938 |
| Sweden | 24,435,653 | 23,940,396 | -495,257 |
| Netherlands | 24,037,796 | 22,361,836 | -1,675,960 |
| Czechia | 11,204,930 | 25,298,454 | +14,093,524 |
| France | 20,168,599 | 14,728,445 | -5,440,154 |
| Denmark | 8,967,130 | 5,000,536 | -3,966,594 |
| Greece | 6,123,469 | 4,863,486 | -1,259,983 |
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 | 165,244,399 |
| Finland | 78,144,512 |
| Spain | 77,571,535 |
| Germany | 65,561,778 |
| Sweden | 46,818,749 |
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 | 77,779,338 | 87,465,061 | +9,685,723 |
| Finland | 46,060,332 | 32,084,180 | -13,976,152 |
| Spain | 41,085,102 | 36,486,433 | -4,598,669 |
| Germany | 35,349,734 | 30,212,044 | -5,137,690 |
| Sweden | 23,653,140 | 23,165,609 | -487,531 |
| Netherlands | 22,496,455 | 21,415,764 | -1,080,691 |
| Italy | 13,530,303 | 24,452,196 | +10,921,893 |
| France | 16,160,770 | 12,852,213 | -3,308,557 |
| Denmark | 8,120,898 | 4,188,984 | -3,931,914 |
| Greece | 6,983,531 | 4,728,254 | -2,255,277 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| West Midlands | 20 |
| Greater Manchester | 19 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 17 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 16 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 16 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Midlands | 17 | 12 | -5 |
| Greater Manchester | 13 | 12 | -1 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 13 | 12 | -1 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 11 | 11 | +0 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 10 | 11 | +1 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 13 | 7 | -6 |
| Inner London - West | 11 | 6 | -5 |
| Kent | 11 | 11 | +0 |
| Outer London - East and North East | 7 | 10 | +3 |
| West Yorkshire | 11 | 10 | -1 |
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) | 397,059,318 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 196,371,158 |
| Other | 14,925,744 |
| Air transport | 10,430,225 |
| Road transport | 1,868,780 |
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) | 212,034,970 | 185,024,348 | -27,010,622 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 92,231,358 | 104,139,800 | +11,908,442 |
| Other | 8,115,295 | 6,810,449 | -1,304,846 |
| Air transport | 4,316,165 | 6,114,060 | +1,797,895 |
| Road transport | 1,151,258 | 717,522 | -433,736 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover | 183,791,128 |
| Felixstowe | 126,908,339 |
| Immingham Docks | 87,146,494 |
| Eurotunnel | 34,521,608 |
| Portsmouth | 24,279,744 |
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 | 89,268,634 | 94,522,494 | +5,253,860 |
| Felixstowe | 60,384,207 | 66,524,132 | +6,139,925 |
| Immingham Docks | 48,207,569 | 38,938,925 | -9,268,644 |
| Eurotunnel | 15,707,087 | 18,814,521 | +3,107,434 |
| Portsmouth | 13,641,734 | 10,638,010 | -3,003,724 |
| Southampton | 7,906,569 | 13,233,288 | +5,326,719 |
| London Gateway Port | 4,526,911 | 15,351,795 | +10,824,884 |
| Purfleet | 11,252,654 | 4,691,131 | -6,561,523 |
| Hull | 11,344,299 | 4,361,807 | -6,982,492 |
| 000 | 8,115,295 | 6,810,449 | -1,304,846 |
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 | 68 |
| Specialised construction activities | 48 |
| Repair and installation of machinery and equipment | 43 |
| Manufacture of machinery and equipment n.e.c. | 36 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 34 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2025-11 | 61 |
| 2025-10 | 59 |
| 2025-09 | 53 |
| 2025-08 | 66 |
| 2025-07 | 64 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| DEAN GROUP INTERNATIONAL LTD | 110 |
| OXFORD MEDICAL HEALTHCARE LIMITED | 103 |
| SNORKEL EUROPE LIMITED | 63 |
| OTIS LIMITED | 58 |
| SCHINDLER LTD. | 57 |
| KONE PUBLIC LIMITED COMPANY | 53 |
| HANDLING EQUIPMENT UK LIMITED | 52 |
| BRUNO LIFTS LIMITED | 51 |
| HUNTLEIGH TECHNOLOGY LIMITED | 47 |
| STERTIL UK LTD. | 46 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 136 |
| 54m+ | 111 |
| 0-1m | 52 |
| 15m-54m | 42 |
| Other | 14 |
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 | 32,460,990 |
| United States | 22,147,303 |
| Netherlands | 21,860,002 |
| Spain | 16,775,069 |
| Germany | 13,541,758 |
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 | 17,409,182 | 15,051,808 | -2,357,374 |
| United States | 10,303,531 | 11,843,772 | +1,540,241 |
| Netherlands | 11,678,246 | 10,181,756 | -1,496,490 |
| Spain | 6,708,138 | 10,066,931 | +3,358,793 |
| Germany | 8,951,614 | 4,590,144 | -4,361,470 |
| Australia | 4,201,152 | 5,168,250 | +967,098 |
| Italy | 4,104,083 | 3,072,602 | -1,031,481 |
| France | 2,824,253 | 1,985,854 | -838,399 |
| Sweden | 2,084,058 | 1,824,165 | -259,893 |
| Japan | 2,585,211 | 1,204,636 | -1,380,575 |
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 | 10,077,395 |
| XU | 2,328,434 |
| United States | 214,579 |
| France | 155,444 |
| Canada | 101,431 |
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 | 4,988,051 | 5,089,344 | +101,293 |
| XU | 1,304,865 | 1,023,569 | -281,296 |
| United States | 137,696 | 76,883 | -60,813 |
| France | 64,057 | 91,387 | +27,330 |
| Canada | 87,194 | 14,237 | -72,957 |
| China | 57,958 | 13,430 | -44,528 |
| Germany | 3,231 | 15,169 | +11,938 |
| Belgium | 17,509 | 0 | -17,509 |
| Spain | 14,488 | 2,233 | -12,255 |
| Italy | 9,352 | 7,217 | -2,135 |
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) | 89,649,205 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 52,465,728 |
| Air transport | 18,607,803 |
| Other | 13,093,065 |
| Road transport | 40,102 |
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) | 48,390,450 | 41,258,755 | -7,131,695 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 26,453,659 | 26,012,069 | -441,590 |
| Air transport | 10,572,321 | 8,035,482 | -2,536,839 |
| Other | 6,702,628 | 6,390,437 | -312,191 |
| Road transport | 40,102 | 0 | -40,102 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 43,874,514 |
| Immingham Docks | 19,750,102 |
| Southampton | 13,628,437 |
| 000 | 13,093,065 |
| Liverpool Docks | 11,955,967 |
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 | 22,729,871 | 21,144,643 | -1,585,228 |
| Immingham Docks | 11,817,935 | 7,932,167 | -3,885,768 |
| Southampton | 5,961,049 | 7,667,388 | +1,706,339 |
| 000 | 6,702,628 | 6,390,437 | -312,191 |
| Liverpool Docks | 6,946,166 | 5,009,801 | -1,936,365 |
| London Gateway Port | 6,310,261 | 5,146,107 | -1,164,154 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 5,149,537 | 4,369,356 | -780,181 |
| Felixstowe | 3,967,605 | 4,902,790 | +935,185 |
| Holyhead | 4,201,090 | 4,266,212 | +65,122 |
| East Midlands Airport | 3,967,924 | 2,405,436 | -1,562,488 |
Related HS codes
What this shows: Sibling or child HS codes in the same classification branch.
Quick facts
HS code: 842810
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Machinery used for lifting people or materials vertically, like elevators or hoists