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 |
| Switzerland | 1,634,117 |
| France | 1,314,504 |
| Netherlands | 1,160,310 |
| Denmark | 122,912 |
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 | 2,700,465 | 304,305 | -2,396,160 |
| Switzerland | 962,368 | 671,749 | -290,619 |
| France | 708,628 | 605,876 | -102,752 |
| Netherlands | 996,828 | 163,482 | -833,346 |
| Denmark | 30,415 | 92,497 | +62,082 |
| Belgium | 94,354 | 0 | -94,354 |
| Albania | 47,396 | 0 | -47,396 |
| United States | 35,237 | 4,286 | -30,951 |
| 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 | 3,628,744 |
| Switzerland | 1,175,945 |
| Turkey | 1,018,924 |
| Germany | 917,900 |
| Netherlands | 139,620 |
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 | 2,854,944 | 773,800 | -2,081,144 |
| Switzerland | 1,073,265 | 102,680 | -970,585 |
| Turkey | 471,821 | 547,103 | +75,282 |
| Germany | 676,190 | 241,710 | -434,480 |
| Netherlands | 139,620 | 0 | -139,620 |
| Denmark | 26,049 | 92,497 | +66,448 |
| Italy | 20,538 | 71,654 | +51,116 |
| Croatia | 63,758 | 0 | -63,758 |
| United States | 51,445 | 4,286 | -47,159 |
| Poland | 47,421 | 0 | -47,421 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 3,743,803 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 2,874,072 |
| Road transport | 770,165 |
| Air transport | 61,337 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 2,931,870 | 811,933 | -2,119,937 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 1,976,935 | 897,137 | -1,079,798 |
| Road transport | 641,019 | 129,146 | -511,873 |
| Air transport | 54,760 | 6,577 | -48,183 |
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 |
| Dover | 1,093,100 |
| ZLC | 1,071,795 |
| Felixstowe | 637,506 |
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 | 1,566,446 | 302,014 | -1,264,432 |
| Southampton | 1,332,258 | 460,519 | -871,739 |
| Dover | 505,129 | 587,971 | +82,842 |
| ZLC | 942,649 | 129,146 | -813,503 |
| Felixstowe | 637,506 | 0 | -637,506 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 242,770 | 99,989 | -142,781 |
| London | 167,882 | 163,482 | -4,400 |
| Purfleet | 120,818 | 0 | -120,818 |
| Immingham Docks | 26,049 | 92,497 | +66,448 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 35,868 | 2,291 | -33,577 |
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 | 296,293 |
| France | 117,252 |
| Ireland | 89,309 |
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 | 64,480 | 322,590 | +258,110 |
| Switzerland | 23,539 | 272,754 | +249,215 |
| France | 74,447 | 42,805 | -31,642 |
| Ireland | 61,183 | 28,126 | -33,057 |
| Albania | 0 | 30,515 | +30,515 |
| Senegal | 0 | 27,300 | +27,300 |
| Belgium | 19,191 | 0 | -19,191 |
| 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) | 1,414,751 |
| 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) | 354,480 | 1,060,271 | +705,791 |
| 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 | 278,563 |
| Dover | 118,633 |
| Felixstowe | 62,602 |
| Purfleet | 53,394 |
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 | 164,841 | 113,722 | -51,119 |
| Dover | 10,934 | 107,699 | +96,765 |
| Felixstowe | 20,000 | 42,602 | +22,602 |
| Purfleet | 0 | 53,394 | +53,394 |
| Eurotunnel | 53,042 | 0 | -53,042 |
| Holyhead | 52,783 | 0 | -52,783 |
| 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