Import/export HS code 843131: Parts for lifts and escalators
Spare parts for elevators, skip hoists, and moving staircases
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- It helps you understand the market size for your product in the UK.
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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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Spain | 58,455,313 |
| France | 48,921,819 |
| China | 48,554,333 |
| Germany | 41,008,311 |
| Italy | 24,471,220 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spain | 30,508,648 | 27,946,665 | -2,561,983 |
| France | 30,176,103 | 18,745,716 | -11,430,387 |
| China | 21,732,055 | 26,822,278 | +5,090,223 |
| Germany | 23,121,860 | 17,886,451 | -5,235,409 |
| Italy | 12,833,741 | 11,637,479 | -1,196,262 |
| Taiwan | 10,753,365 | 11,908,915 | +1,155,550 |
| Sweden | 10,766,895 | 10,847,147 | +80,252 |
| Czechia | 5,654,492 | 4,668,438 | -986,054 |
| Greece | 2,920,000 | 3,758,463 | +838,463 |
| Netherlands | 2,892,556 | 3,311,319 | +418,763 |
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 | 54,556,630 |
| Spain | 48,971,078 |
| Germany | 38,008,241 |
| Taiwan | 22,641,049 |
| Italy | 22,552,513 |
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 | 24,154,074 | 30,402,556 | +6,248,482 |
| Spain | 24,843,535 | 24,127,543 | -715,992 |
| Germany | 21,682,026 | 16,326,215 | -5,355,811 |
| Taiwan | 10,719,723 | 11,921,326 | +1,201,603 |
| Italy | 12,126,226 | 10,426,287 | -1,699,939 |
| Sweden | 10,243,851 | 10,866,951 | +623,100 |
| France | 5,761,165 | 2,880,912 | -2,880,253 |
| Greece | 2,942,456 | 3,760,445 | +817,989 |
| Finland | 3,384,649 | 2,671,605 | -713,044 |
| United States | 2,720,878 | 2,879,210 | +158,332 |
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 | 37 |
| Greater Manchester | 36 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 33 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 30 |
| West Midlands | 30 |
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 | 22 | 28 | +6 |
| Greater Manchester | 25 | 20 | -5 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 23 | 22 | -1 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 22 | 22 | +0 |
| West Midlands | 23 | 18 | -5 |
| Inner London - West | 15 | 17 | +2 |
| Kent | 20 | 19 | -1 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 16 | 15 | -1 |
| West Yorkshire | 15 | 17 | +2 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 14 | 16 | +2 |
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) | 141,525,835 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 86,210,043 |
| Other | 52,832,687 |
| Air transport | 43,467,169 |
| Road transport | 1,095,275 |
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) | 73,799,527 | 67,726,308 | -6,073,219 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 43,676,560 | 42,533,483 | -1,143,077 |
| Other | 31,421,792 | 21,410,895 | -10,010,897 |
| Air transport | 21,015,520 | 22,451,649 | +1,436,129 |
| Road transport | 627,705 | 467,570 | -160,135 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover | 81,732,621 |
| 000 | 52,832,687 |
| Felixstowe | 39,889,174 |
| Eurotunnel | 21,215,814 |
| East Midlands Airport | 18,460,892 |
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 | 43,489,824 | 38,242,797 | -5,247,027 |
| 000 | 31,421,792 | 21,410,895 | -10,010,897 |
| Felixstowe | 21,182,658 | 18,706,516 | -2,476,142 |
| Eurotunnel | 9,040,798 | 12,175,016 | +3,134,218 |
| East Midlands Airport | 9,040,213 | 9,420,679 | +380,466 |
| Southampton | 11,769,699 | 6,494,772 | -5,274,927 |
| Immingham Docks | 10,693,142 | 5,236,887 | -5,456,255 |
| London Gateway Port | 1,320,989 | 11,252,504 | +9,931,515 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 4,745,562 | 5,140,769 | +395,207 |
| Birmingham Airport | 2,628,037 | 3,308,143 | +680,106 |
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 | 116 |
| Repair and installation of machinery and equipment | 90 |
| Manufacture of machinery and equipment n.e.c. | 85 |
| Specialised construction activities | 71 |
| Other manufacturing | 37 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 104 |
| 2025-11 | 133 |
| 2025-10 | 134 |
| 2025-09 | 101 |
| 2025-08 | 113 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| NOTE HADDENHAM LIMITED | 120 |
| EUROPEAN TUBES LIMITED | 115 |
| OXFORD MEDICAL HEALTHCARE LIMITED | 111 |
| CHINA ENTERPRISE UK LIMITED | 107 |
| TIGER LIFTING UK LIMITED | 105 |
| OTIS LIMITED | 98 |
| OLYMPUS DISTRIBUTION LIMITED | 90 |
| SCHINDLER LTD. | 89 |
| KONE PUBLIC LIMITED COMPANY | 80 |
| DEWHURST LIMITED | 75 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 269 |
| 54m+ | 184 |
| 0-1m | 74 |
| 15m-54m | 61 |
| Other | 27 |
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 | 81,061,388 |
| Germany | 41,562,271 |
| France | 26,339,905 |
| Italy | 16,391,171 |
| Australia | 13,627,417 |
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 | 45,559,234 | 35,502,154 | -10,057,080 |
| Germany | 17,321,467 | 24,240,804 | +6,919,337 |
| France | 14,785,523 | 11,554,382 | -3,231,141 |
| Italy | 9,660,135 | 6,731,036 | -2,929,099 |
| Australia | 6,456,071 | 7,171,346 | +715,275 |
| Netherlands | 4,607,403 | 4,585,885 | -21,518 |
| Ireland | 4,590,793 | 2,258,775 | -2,332,018 |
| Canada | 2,784,427 | 3,525,518 | +741,091 |
| Japan | 1,972,668 | 2,985,260 | +1,012,592 |
| Austria | 2,486,344 | 2,350,353 | -135,991 |
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 | 259,391 |
| South Korea | 80,939 |
| Germany | 49,235 |
| United States | 34,047 |
| Nicaragua | 23,557 |
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 | 162,935 | 96,456 | -66,479 |
| South Korea | 80,939 | 0 | -80,939 |
| Germany | 28,450 | 20,785 | -7,665 |
| United States | 18,147 | 15,900 | -2,247 |
| Nicaragua | 23,557 | 0 | -23,557 |
| Poland | 0 | 15,110 | +15,110 |
| India | 3,580 | 8,488 | +4,908 |
| China | 7,260 | 4,229 | -3,031 |
| Denmark | 0 | 5,626 | +5,626 |
| Ireland | 3,145 | 2,433 | -712 |
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) | 122,141,841 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 103,817,472 |
| Air transport | 32,283,555 |
| Other | 777,451 |
| Road transport | 149,766 |
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) | 62,372,806 | 59,769,035 | -2,603,771 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 55,113,165 | 48,704,307 | -6,408,858 |
| Air transport | 17,827,791 | 14,455,764 | -3,372,027 |
| Other | 471,674 | 305,777 | -165,897 |
| Road transport | 149,766 | 0 | -149,766 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 103,340,037 |
| Southampton | 38,265,220 |
| Grangemouth Docks | 28,673,467 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 18,397,727 |
| London Gateway Port | 17,262,402 |
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 | 51,154,267 | 52,185,770 | +1,031,503 |
| Southampton | 17,138,570 | 21,126,650 | +3,988,080 |
| Grangemouth Docks | 14,146,762 | 14,526,705 | +379,943 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 10,527,987 | 7,869,740 | -2,658,247 |
| London Gateway Port | 10,699,093 | 6,563,309 | -4,135,784 |
| Felixstowe | 5,542,769 | 2,815,066 | -2,727,703 |
| East Midlands Airport | 3,954,732 | 3,864,162 | -90,570 |
| Immingham Docks | 4,049,374 | 3,170,661 | -878,713 |
| Liverpool Docks | 5,579,334 | 1,388,194 | -4,191,140 |
| Harwich | 2,377,787 | 2,379,277 | +1,490 |
Quick facts
HS code: 843131
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Spare parts for elevators, skip hoists, and moving staircases