Import/export HS code 842940: Tamping machines and road rollers
Machines used to compact soil or asphalt, essential for road building
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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 | 68,511,317 |
| China | 15,773,105 |
| India | 14,305,796 |
| France | 8,365,236 |
| Sweden | 5,089,355 |
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 | 34,153,666 | 34,357,651 | +203,985 |
| China | 7,780,288 | 7,992,817 | +212,529 |
| India | 6,127,655 | 8,178,141 | +2,050,486 |
| France | 403,381 | 7,961,855 | +7,558,474 |
| Sweden | 2,869,581 | 2,219,774 | -649,807 |
| Czechia | 1,830,097 | 3,037,059 | +1,206,962 |
| United States | 2,310,614 | 2,416,066 | +105,452 |
| Netherlands | 1,504,329 | 2,108,617 | +604,288 |
| Italy | 155,320 | 3,271,226 | +3,115,906 |
| Ireland | 736,416 | 1,320,701 | +584,285 |
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 | 69,740,777 |
| China | 25,121,055 |
| India | 14,643,571 |
| Czechia | 5,062,931 |
| United States | 4,858,934 |
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 | 31,044,638 | 38,696,139 | +7,651,501 |
| China | 11,080,637 | 14,040,418 | +2,959,781 |
| India | 6,177,096 | 8,466,475 | +2,289,379 |
| Czechia | 1,821,365 | 3,241,566 | +1,420,201 |
| United States | 2,117,611 | 2,741,323 | +623,712 |
| Sweden | 2,612,259 | 1,953,214 | -659,045 |
| Australia | 566,909 | 157,963 | -408,946 |
| Netherlands | 180,751 | 456,052 | +275,301 |
| Italy | 159,184 | 462,071 | +302,887 |
| Finland | 465,106 | 0 | -465,106 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Northern Ireland | 5 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 5 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 3 |
| Gloucestershire and Wiltshire | 3 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 3 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Northern Ireland | 4 | 3 | -1 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 3 | 5 | +2 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 2 | 3 | +1 |
| Gloucestershire and Wiltshire | 3 | 1 | -2 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 2 | 0 | -2 |
| Cambridgeshire and Peterborough | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Essex | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Greater Manchester | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Kent | 2 | 2 | +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) | 77,598,535 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 50,044,567 |
| Other | 4,967,023 |
| Air transport | 194,231 |
| Road transport | 61,508 |
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) | 33,811,800 | 43,786,735 | +9,974,935 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 22,831,406 | 27,213,161 | +4,381,755 |
| Other | 2,347,401 | 2,619,622 | +272,221 |
| Air transport | 150,813 | 43,418 | -107,395 |
| Road transport | 0 | 61,508 | +61,508 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover | 70,181,590 |
| Southampton | 27,391,328 |
| Felixstowe | 8,679,822 |
| Immingham Docks | 6,654,143 |
| 000 | 4,967,023 |
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 | 29,824,587 | 40,357,003 | +10,532,416 |
| Southampton | 13,176,729 | 14,214,599 | +1,037,870 |
| Felixstowe | 3,674,031 | 5,005,791 | +1,331,760 |
| Immingham Docks | 4,064,986 | 2,589,157 | -1,475,829 |
| 000 | 2,347,401 | 2,619,622 | +272,221 |
| Liverpool Docks | 1,711,150 | 2,313,263 | +602,113 |
| London Gateway Port | 889,041 | 3,045,656 | +2,156,615 |
| Eurotunnel | 715,450 | 424,832 | -290,618 |
| Belfast Port | 679,003 | 443,354 | -235,649 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 620,234 | 432,885 | -187,349 |
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 | 21 |
| Manufacture of machinery and equipment n.e.c. | 6 |
| Civil engineering | 5 |
| Rental and leasing activities | 4 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 4 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2025-11 | 10 |
| 2025-10 | 16 |
| 2025-09 | 12 |
| 2025-08 | 11 |
| 2025-07 | 11 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| FINNING (UK) LTD. | 67 |
| BOMAG (GREAT BRITAIN) LIMITED | 48 |
| WIRTGEN LIMITED | 47 |
| MOLSON EQUIPMENT SERVICES LTD | 40 |
| J.C.B.SALES LIMITED | 40 |
| HUSQVARNA UK LIMITED | 36 |
| DYNAPAC UK LIMITED | 35 |
| WACKER NEUSON LIMITED | 31 |
| EURO AUCTIONS LIMITED | 30 |
| WILLIAM KEYS & SONS LTD | 25 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 17 |
| 54m+ | 17 |
| 15m-54m | 6 |
| Other | 4 |
| 0-1m | 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Ireland | 10,491,278 |
| United States | 7,488,180 |
| Netherlands | 4,287,177 |
| Poland | 4,105,079 |
| Germany | 3,186,917 |
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 | 4,531,084 | 5,960,194 | +1,429,110 |
| United States | 5,158,172 | 2,330,008 | -2,828,164 |
| Netherlands | 2,096,636 | 2,190,541 | +93,905 |
| Poland | 2,110,377 | 1,994,702 | -115,675 |
| Germany | 1,383,199 | 1,803,718 | +420,519 |
| Romania | 1,188,861 | 752,734 | -436,127 |
| Italy | 1,024,228 | 866,964 | -157,264 |
| France | 1,038,474 | 792,283 | -246,191 |
| Saudi Arabia | 895,280 | 760,579 | -134,701 |
| Iraq | 834,263 | 664,899 | -169,364 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Germany | 3,126,971 |
| XI | 1,737,350 |
| China | 274,727 |
| Czechia | 223,457 |
| Sweden | 198,390 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Germany | 1,636,566 | 1,490,405 | -146,161 |
| XI | 667,748 | 1,069,602 | +401,854 |
| China | 117,117 | 157,610 | +40,493 |
| Czechia | 110,038 | 113,419 | +3,381 |
| Sweden | 47,064 | 151,326 | +104,262 |
| Japan | 75,971 | 55,529 | -20,442 |
| Switzerland | 66,461 | 26,522 | -39,939 |
| United States | 56,727 | 19,037 | -37,690 |
| XU | 32,898 | 41,537 | +8,639 |
| Ireland | 29,466 | 8,994 | -20,472 |
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) | 29,175,787 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 21,329,086 |
| Other | 6,004,379 |
| Rail transport | 25,830 |
| Air transport | 16,368 |
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) | 14,434,879 | 14,740,908 | +306,029 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 13,119,250 | 8,209,836 | -4,909,414 |
| Other | 2,841,413 | 3,162,966 | +321,553 |
| Rail transport | 25,830 | 0 | -25,830 |
| Air transport | 6,156 | 10,212 | +4,056 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 15,254,222 |
| Liverpool Docks | 6,756,158 |
| 000 | 6,004,379 |
| London Gateway Port | 4,586,626 |
| Immingham Docks | 4,450,088 |
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 | 8,272,103 | 6,982,119 | -1,289,984 |
| Liverpool Docks | 4,559,732 | 2,196,426 | -2,363,306 |
| 000 | 2,841,413 | 3,162,966 | +321,553 |
| London Gateway Port | 2,189,798 | 2,396,828 | +207,030 |
| Immingham Docks | 1,858,331 | 2,591,757 | +733,426 |
| Southampton | 2,363,749 | 2,044,673 | -319,076 |
| Holyhead | 854,579 | 2,077,112 | +1,222,533 |
| Felixstowe | 1,340,839 | 757,385 | -583,454 |
| Harwich | 964,111 | 901,664 | -62,447 |
| London | 982,615 | 513,437 | -469,178 |
Related HS codes
What this shows: Sibling or child HS codes in the same classification branch.
Quick facts
HS code: 842940
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Machines used to compact soil or asphalt, essential for road building