Import/export HS code 842831: Underground lifting machinery
Machinery specifically designed for lifting or moving materials in underground settings, like mines
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 | 3,004,770 |
| Netherlands | 1,779,951 |
| Switzerland | 1,634,117 |
| France | 1,548,027 |
| Belgium | 417,098 |
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 | 1,796,122 | 1,208,648 | -587,474 |
| Netherlands | 1,550,813 | 229,138 | -1,321,675 |
| Switzerland | 895,253 | 738,864 | -156,389 |
| France | 939,568 | 608,459 | -331,109 |
| Belgium | 417,098 | 0 | -417,098 |
| Denmark | 30,415 | 92,497 | +62,082 |
| United States | 47,822 | 6,997 | -40,825 |
| Albania | 47,396 | 0 | -47,396 |
| Greece | 13,915 | 0 | -13,915 |
| Singapore | 7,117 | 0 | -7,117 |
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 | 3,629,664 |
| Switzerland | 1,654,776 |
| Turkey | 1,559,536 |
| Germany | 924,317 |
| Netherlands | 251,102 |
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 | 1,884,406 | 1,745,258 | -139,148 |
| Switzerland | 1,552,096 | 102,680 | -1,449,416 |
| Turkey | 1,012,433 | 547,103 | -465,330 |
| Germany | 616,951 | 307,366 | -309,585 |
| Netherlands | 251,102 | 0 | -251,102 |
| Denmark | 26,049 | 92,497 | +66,448 |
| Italy | 20,538 | 71,654 | +51,116 |
| United States | 64,030 | 6,997 | -57,033 |
| Poland | 69,126 | 0 | -69,126 |
| Croatia | 63,758 | 0 | -63,758 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Greater Manchester | 2 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 1 |
| Kent | 1 |
| Tees Valley | 1 |
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 | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Kent | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Tees Valley | 0 | 1 | +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) | 4,049,980 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 3,743,803 |
| Road transport | 770,165 |
| Air transport | 76,633 |
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) | 3,084,604 | 965,376 | -2,119,228 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,960,412 | 1,783,391 | -177,021 |
| Road transport | 641,019 | 129,146 | -511,873 |
| Air transport | 67,345 | 9,288 | -58,057 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Middlesbrough | 1,868,460 |
| Southampton | 1,792,777 |
| Felixstowe | 1,257,147 |
| Dover | 1,256,714 |
| ZLC | 1,071,795 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Middlesbrough | 594,988 | 1,273,472 | +678,484 |
| Southampton | 1,332,258 | 460,519 | -871,739 |
| Felixstowe | 1,257,147 | 0 | -1,257,147 |
| Dover | 666,160 | 590,554 | -75,606 |
| ZLC | 942,649 | 129,146 | -813,503 |
| London | 424,970 | 229,138 | -195,832 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 312,679 | 99,989 | -212,690 |
| Purfleet | 120,818 | 0 | -120,818 |
| Immingham Docks | 26,049 | 92,497 | +66,448 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 51,164 | 2,291 | -48,873 |
Importer companies by SIC division
What this shows: Industry breakdown (SIC divisions) of importing companies.
Top 5 values
| SIC | Companies |
|---|---|
| Manufacture of machinery and equipment n.e.c. | 2 |
| Repair and installation of machinery and equipment | 2 |
| Extraction of crude petroleum and natural gas | 1 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2025-06 | 1 |
| 2025-05 | 1 |
| 2025-02 | 2 |
| 2025-01 | 1 |
| 2024-11 | 1 |
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 |
|---|---|
| 54m+ | 4 |
| 0-1m | 1 |
| 1m-15m | 1 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Germany | 426,426 |
| Netherlands | 387,070 |
| Switzerland | 299,202 |
| France | 117,252 |
| Ireland | 90,239 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Germany | 104,220 | 322,206 | +217,986 |
| Netherlands | 44,480 | 342,590 | +298,110 |
| Switzerland | 26,448 | 272,754 | +246,306 |
| France | 74,447 | 42,805 | -31,642 |
| Ireland | 62,113 | 28,126 | -33,987 |
| Senegal | 0 | 27,300 | +27,300 |
| Belgium | 19,191 | 0 | -19,191 |
| Albania | 0 | 15,725 | +15,725 |
| Italy | 0 | 11,600 | +11,600 |
| Denmark | 10,934 | 0 | -10,934 |
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) | 1,403,800 |
| Air transport | 5,588 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 2,500 |
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) | 338,319 | 1,065,481 | +727,162 |
| Air transport | 3,482 | 2,106 | -1,376 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 2,500 | 0 | -2,500 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| London | 737,408 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 281,472 |
| Dover | 103,843 |
| Felixstowe | 62,602 |
| Holyhead | 53,713 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| London | 46,980 | 690,428 | +643,448 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 167,750 | 113,722 | -54,028 |
| Dover | 10,934 | 92,909 | +81,975 |
| Felixstowe | 0 | 62,602 | +62,602 |
| Holyhead | 53,713 | 0 | -53,713 |
| Purfleet | 0 | 53,394 | +53,394 |
| Eurotunnel | 53,042 | 0 | -53,042 |
| Portsmouth | 0 | 19,300 | +19,300 |
| Liverpool Docks | 8,400 | 8,737 | +337 |
| Milford | 0 | 11,519 | +11,519 |
Quick facts
HS code: 842831
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Machinery specifically designed for lifting or moving materials in underground settings, like mines