Import/export HS code 843840: Brewery machines
Machines used in breweries for making beer and other alcoholic drinks
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Germany | 6,482,832 |
| China | 6,356,439 |
| Belgium | 2,916,186 |
| Spain | 923,160 |
| United States | 921,697 |
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 | 3,925,610 | 2,557,222 | -1,368,388 |
| China | 3,203,615 | 3,152,824 | -50,791 |
| Belgium | 2,668,972 | 247,214 | -2,421,758 |
| Spain | 394,869 | 528,291 | +133,422 |
| United States | 584,739 | 336,958 | -247,781 |
| Denmark | 433,626 | 363,271 | -70,355 |
| Netherlands | 28,853 | 740,997 | +712,144 |
| Czechia | 465,950 | 75,120 | -390,830 |
| France | 318,796 | 76,568 | -242,228 |
| Italy | 29,701 | 342,486 | +312,785 |
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 | 7,245,861 |
| Germany | 6,991,492 |
| Belgium | 2,928,737 |
| Czechia | 965,267 |
| Spain | 923,160 |
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 | 3,463,899 | 3,781,962 | +318,063 |
| Germany | 3,800,559 | 3,190,933 | -609,626 |
| Belgium | 2,695,729 | 233,008 | -2,462,721 |
| Czechia | 709,305 | 255,962 | -453,343 |
| Spain | 394,869 | 528,291 | +133,422 |
| Denmark | 433,626 | 361,236 | -72,390 |
| United States | 583,750 | 190,980 | -392,770 |
| Italy | 38,689 | 408,589 | +369,900 |
| Poland | 12,086 | 222,562 | +210,476 |
| Norway | 111,867 | 105,103 | -6,764 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Greater Manchester | 6 |
| Suffolk | 4 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 3 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 3 |
| Cornwall and Isles of Scilly | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Greater Manchester | 5 | 1 | -4 |
| Suffolk | 4 | 1 | -3 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 0 | 3 | +3 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 3 | 2 | -1 |
| Cornwall and Isles of Scilly | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Devon | 3 | 2 | -1 |
| Inner London - West | 3 | 2 | -1 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| West Midlands | 3 | 0 | -3 |
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) | 12,833,651 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 8,302,452 |
| Air transport | 1,013,482 |
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) | 7,107,946 | 5,725,705 | -1,382,241 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 4,975,351 | 3,327,101 | -1,648,250 |
| Air transport | 490,647 | 522,835 | +32,188 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover | 5,364,834 |
| Felixstowe | 3,572,956 |
| Southampton | 3,379,906 |
| Invergordon | 1,909,754 |
| London | 1,358,294 |
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 | 3,411,986 | 1,952,848 | -1,459,138 |
| Felixstowe | 1,709,018 | 1,863,938 | +154,920 |
| Southampton | 1,279,302 | 2,100,604 | +821,302 |
| Invergordon | 1,909,754 | 0 | -1,909,754 |
| London | 945,822 | 412,472 | -533,350 |
| Grangemouth Docks | 478,695 | 381,209 | -97,486 |
| Immingham Docks | 345,664 | 477,032 | +131,368 |
| Middlesbrough | 775,618 | 0 | -775,618 |
| London Gateway Port | 202,393 | 503,107 | +300,714 |
| Fraserburgh Harbour | 0 | 617,074 | +617,074 |
Importer companies by SIC division
What this shows: Industry breakdown (SIC divisions) of importing companies.
Top 5 values
| SIC | Companies |
|---|---|
| Manufacture of beverages | 22 |
| Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 18 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 7 |
| Manufacture of machinery and equipment n.e.c. | 4 |
| Repair and installation of machinery and equipment | 4 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2025-11 | 8 |
| 2025-10 | 7 |
| 2025-09 | 5 |
| 2025-08 | 4 |
| 2025-07 | 6 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| BEVIE HANDCRAFT UK LIMITED | 42 |
| STAINLESS STEEL VESSELS LIMITED | 29 |
| BÜHLER UK LIMITED | 22 |
| BREW UK LTD | 21 |
| CORE EQUIPMENT LTD | 20 |
| VIGO LIMITED | 20 |
| BREWDOG PLC | 19 |
| IPI GLOBAL LIMITED | 18 |
| BOTTOMS UP DRAUGHT SYSTEMS LTD | 17 |
| AB INBEV UK LIMITED | 17 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 23 |
| 54m+ | 14 |
| 0-1m | 12 |
| Other | 11 |
| 15m-54m | 3 |
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 | 7,493,607 |
| Nigeria | 835,551 |
| Guyana | 705,641 |
| Germany | 699,471 |
| France | 520,192 |
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 | 3,525,871 | 3,967,736 | +441,865 |
| Nigeria | 0 | 835,551 | +835,551 |
| Guyana | 251,793 | 453,848 | +202,055 |
| Germany | 174,074 | 525,397 | +351,323 |
| France | 378,847 | 141,345 | -237,502 |
| Netherlands | 281,698 | 72,503 | -209,195 |
| China | 15,542 | 314,675 | +299,133 |
| South Korea | 238,668 | 0 | -238,668 |
| Austria | 108,592 | 77,806 | -30,786 |
| Norway | 124,555 | 43,423 | -81,132 |
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) | 8,997,448 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 2,638,663 |
| Air transport | 1,315,203 |
| Road transport | 1,416 |
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) | 3,893,098 | 5,104,350 | +1,211,252 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 1,419,246 | 1,219,417 | -199,829 |
| Air transport | 588,978 | 726,225 | +137,247 |
| Road transport | 1,416 | 0 | -1,416 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Southampton | 6,438,689 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 1,823,785 |
| Liverpool Docks | 919,259 |
| Dover | 865,456 |
| London | 835,551 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Southampton | 3,147,635 | 3,291,054 | +143,419 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 1,085,750 | 738,035 | -347,715 |
| Liverpool Docks | 395,343 | 523,916 | +128,573 |
| Dover | 220,347 | 645,109 | +424,762 |
| London | 0 | 835,551 | +835,551 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 323,157 | 399,728 | +76,571 |
| East Midlands Airport | 224,092 | 230,223 | +6,131 |
| Immingham Docks | 225,930 | 143,533 | -82,397 |
| London Gateway Port | 176,303 | 95,599 | -80,704 |
| Portsmouth | 35,000 | 50,970 | +15,970 |
Quick facts
HS code: 843840
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Machines used in breweries for making beer and other alcoholic drinks