Import/export HS code 843820: Candy and chocolate-making machines
Machines used to produce confectionery, cocoa, or chocolate products
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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 | 24,624,500 |
| Italy | 7,732,497 |
| Switzerland | 6,908,816 |
| Netherlands | 5,577,350 |
| Belgium | 2,609,103 |
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 | 8,223,996 | 16,400,504 | +8,176,508 |
| Italy | 1,844,484 | 5,888,013 | +4,043,529 |
| Switzerland | 1,180,368 | 5,728,448 | +4,548,080 |
| Netherlands | 2,568,688 | 3,008,662 | +439,974 |
| Belgium | 2,497,716 | 111,387 | -2,386,329 |
| Denmark | 978,692 | 926,227 | -52,465 |
| Australia | 0 | 1,837,974 | +1,837,974 |
| China | 741,443 | 357,318 | -384,125 |
| Spain | 441,923 | 549,510 | +107,587 |
| Turkey | 126,474 | 531,582 | +405,108 |
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 | 25,997,485 |
| Italy | 7,318,148 |
| Switzerland | 6,765,055 |
| Netherlands | 5,545,343 |
| Belgium | 2,521,463 |
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 | 8,639,245 | 17,358,240 | +8,718,995 |
| Italy | 1,859,342 | 5,458,806 | +3,599,464 |
| Switzerland | 1,036,607 | 5,728,448 | +4,691,841 |
| Netherlands | 2,595,061 | 2,950,282 | +355,221 |
| Belgium | 2,350,251 | 171,212 | -2,179,039 |
| Australia | 0 | 1,837,974 | +1,837,974 |
| Denmark | 848,646 | 926,227 | +77,581 |
| China | 850,428 | 485,661 | -364,767 |
| United States | 309,439 | 292,673 | -16,766 |
| Turkey | 59,518 | 531,582 | +472,064 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Inner London - West | 11 |
| Inner London - East | 8 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 7 |
| West Midlands | 7 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 6 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Inner London - West | 8 | 4 | -4 |
| Inner London - East | 6 | 4 | -2 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 4 | 5 | +1 |
| West Midlands | 2 | 7 | +5 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 4 | 4 | +0 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 6 | 3 | -3 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 5 | 0 | -5 |
| Greater Manchester | 4 | 2 | -2 |
| Kent | 3 | 3 | +0 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 2 | 4 | +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) | 46,298,864 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 6,758,016 |
| Air transport | 2,053,563 |
| Road transport | 908,771 |
| Other | 82,950 |
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) | 14,343,465 | 31,955,399 | +17,611,934 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 3,866,311 | 2,891,705 | -974,606 |
| Air transport | 916,847 | 1,136,716 | +219,869 |
| Road transport | 218,397 | 690,374 | +471,977 |
| Other | 59,522 | 23,428 | -36,094 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover | 24,114,731 |
| Immingham Docks | 8,407,613 |
| Felixstowe | 4,163,801 |
| ZLC | 3,563,143 |
| Harwich | 3,261,984 |
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 | 5,112,188 | 19,002,543 | +13,890,355 |
| Immingham Docks | 6,059,784 | 2,347,829 | -3,711,955 |
| Felixstowe | 1,146,035 | 3,017,766 | +1,871,731 |
| ZLC | 923,703 | 2,639,440 | +1,715,737 |
| Harwich | 1,139,062 | 2,122,922 | +983,860 |
| Eurotunnel | 1,137,538 | 1,885,417 | +747,879 |
| Southampton | 85,919 | 1,836,515 | +1,750,596 |
| Killingholme | 1,042,372 | 317,078 | -725,294 |
| London | 272,355 | 641,055 | +368,700 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 642,851 | 224,920 | -417,931 |
Importer companies by SIC division
What this shows: Industry breakdown (SIC divisions) of importing companies.
Top 5 values
| SIC | Companies |
|---|---|
| Manufacture of food products | 55 |
| Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 38 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 13 |
| Manufacture of machinery and equipment n.e.c. | 12 |
| Food and beverage service activities | 9 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2025-11 | 21 |
| 2025-10 | 13 |
| 2025-09 | 19 |
| 2025-08 | 12 |
| 2025-07 | 16 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| SEPHRA EUROPE LIMITED | 70 |
| A1 EQUIPMENT LIMITED | 64 |
| HOME CHOCOLATE FACTORY LIMITED | 43 |
| NEWLOOK (LONDON) LIMITED | 43 |
| J M POSNER LIMITED | 34 |
| EXPONDO UK LIMITED | 32 |
| MARS WRIGLEY CONFECTIONERY UK LIMITED | 27 |
| VANTAGE HOUSE (UK) LTD | 25 |
| ITW LIMITED | 23 |
| A.M. PACKAGING LIMITED | 18 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 60 |
| 54m+ | 31 |
| 0-1m | 16 |
| 15m-54m | 15 |
| Other | 15 |
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 | 9,509,900 |
| India | 3,344,922 |
| Switzerland | 3,321,137 |
| Turkey | 2,982,244 |
| United Arab Emirates | 2,415,960 |
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 | 4,078,656 | 5,431,244 | +1,352,588 |
| India | 2,232,003 | 1,112,919 | -1,119,084 |
| Switzerland | 44,575 | 3,276,562 | +3,231,987 |
| Turkey | 47,156 | 2,935,088 | +2,887,932 |
| United Arab Emirates | 494,802 | 1,921,158 | +1,426,356 |
| Germany | 661,545 | 1,731,201 | +1,069,656 |
| Spain | 466,634 | 1,839,132 | +1,372,498 |
| South Africa | 2,193,218 | 53,754 | -2,139,464 |
| Canada | 1,432,799 | 554,001 | -878,798 |
| Poland | 1,750,877 | 197,087 | -1,553,790 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Poland | 7 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poland | 1 | 6 | +5 |
Export volume by transport
What this shows: Export value by transport mode used to ship goods from the UK.
Top 5 values
| Transport | £ |
|---|---|
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 25,764,812 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 22,788,052 |
| Air transport | 5,453,367 |
| Road transport | 909 |
| Other | 7 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 13,545,652 | 12,219,160 | -1,326,492 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 7,626,794 | 15,161,258 | +7,534,464 |
| Air transport | 3,301,162 | 2,152,205 | -1,148,957 |
| Road transport | 909 | 0 | -909 |
| Other | 1 | 6 | +5 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 14,769,590 |
| London Gateway Port | 6,951,527 |
| Southampton | 6,185,190 |
| Felixstowe | 4,704,706 |
| Grangemouth Docks | 4,135,481 |
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 | 5,237,417 | 9,532,173 | +4,294,756 |
| London Gateway Port | 4,492,446 | 2,459,081 | -2,033,365 |
| Southampton | 2,257,751 | 3,927,439 | +1,669,688 |
| Felixstowe | 2,764,236 | 1,940,470 | -823,766 |
| Grangemouth Docks | 1,823,435 | 2,312,046 | +488,611 |
| Liverpool Docks | 1,934,996 | 1,402,527 | -532,469 |
| Dover | 895,730 | 2,228,240 | +1,332,510 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 1,564,666 | 859,904 | -704,762 |
| Immingham Docks | 903,170 | 1,468,639 | +565,469 |
| Manchester Airport | 434,722 | 850,993 | +416,271 |
Quick facts
HS code: 843820
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Machines used to produce confectionery, cocoa, or chocolate products