Import/export HS code 843991: Parts for pulp-making machines
Spare parts and components for machines that make pulp from fibrous materials
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Turkey | 11,918,121 |
| France | 10,954,766 |
| China | 6,656,333 |
| Germany | 5,730,730 |
| Sweden | 4,992,545 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Turkey | 4,731,661 | 7,186,460 | +2,454,799 |
| France | 8,318,301 | 2,636,465 | -5,681,836 |
| China | 6,525,719 | 130,614 | -6,395,105 |
| Germany | 3,020,225 | 2,710,505 | -309,720 |
| Sweden | 724,472 | 4,268,073 | +3,543,601 |
| Italy | 824,362 | 3,147,832 | +2,323,470 |
| Finland | 1,250,158 | 1,765,039 | +514,881 |
| Austria | 726,192 | 1,219,488 | +493,296 |
| United States | 574,973 | 113,818 | -461,155 |
| Netherlands | 170,863 | 76,147 | -94,716 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Turkey | 11,911,599 |
| China | 8,770,474 |
| Germany | 8,304,984 |
| Italy | 5,933,680 |
| Sweden | 4,044,297 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Turkey | 4,725,139 | 7,186,460 | +2,461,321 |
| China | 7,673,345 | 1,097,129 | -6,576,216 |
| Germany | 5,387,756 | 2,917,228 | -2,470,528 |
| Italy | 1,908,198 | 4,025,482 | +2,117,284 |
| Sweden | 542,760 | 3,501,537 | +2,958,777 |
| Finland | 1,148,989 | 1,732,118 | +583,129 |
| Spain | 1,799,128 | 558,962 | -1,240,166 |
| Austria | 539,820 | 997,820 | +458,000 |
| United States | 961,114 | 446,502 | -514,612 |
| France | 857,756 | 434,716 | -423,040 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 7 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 5 |
| Greater Manchester | 5 |
| Inner London - West | 5 |
| Lancashire | 5 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 5 | 4 | -1 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 2 | 5 | +3 |
| Greater Manchester | 5 | 5 | +0 |
| Inner London - West | 3 | 5 | +2 |
| Lancashire | 5 | 4 | -1 |
| Norfolk | 3 | 3 | +0 |
| Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear | 3 | 3 | +0 |
| West Midlands | 0 | 4 | +4 |
| West Yorkshire | 4 | 3 | -1 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 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) | 32,052,693 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 13,894,065 |
| Air transport | 4,020,336 |
| Other | 669,058 |
| Road transport | 232,356 |
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) | 15,036,318 | 17,016,375 | +1,980,057 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 9,263,911 | 4,630,154 | -4,633,757 |
| Air transport | 2,135,746 | 1,884,590 | -251,156 |
| Other | 617,573 | 51,485 | -566,088 |
| Road transport | 232,356 | 0 | -232,356 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover | 16,781,100 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 8,876,825 |
| London Gateway Port | 3,933,678 |
| Immingham Docks | 3,805,710 |
| Medway | 2,906,185 |
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 | 9,452,728 | 7,328,372 | -2,124,356 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 1,569,532 | 7,307,293 | +5,737,761 |
| London Gateway Port | 3,920,345 | 13,333 | -3,907,012 |
| Immingham Docks | 3,138,149 | 667,561 | -2,470,588 |
| Medway | 2,906,185 | 0 | -2,906,185 |
| Thamesport | 1,232,316 | 1,214,292 | -18,024 |
| Ellesmere Port | 0 | 2,230,299 | +2,230,299 |
| Eurotunnel | 833,374 | 1,047,921 | +214,547 |
| London | 396,211 | 1,248,786 | +852,575 |
| East Midlands Airport | 682,123 | 563,972 | -118,151 |
Importer companies by SIC division
What this shows: Industry breakdown (SIC divisions) of importing companies.
Top 5 values
| SIC | Companies |
|---|---|
| Manufacture of paper and paper products | 31 |
| Manufacture of machinery and equipment n.e.c. | 7 |
| Manufacture of wood and of products of wood and cork, except furniture; manufacture of articles of straw and plaiting materials | 7 |
| Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 7 |
| Office administrative, office support and other business support activities | 5 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 20 |
| 2025-11 | 16 |
| 2025-10 | 26 |
| 2025-09 | 20 |
| 2025-08 | 20 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| VALMET LIMITED | 51 |
| ESSITY UK LIMITED | 44 |
| SMURFIT WESTROCK UK LTD | 41 |
| UPM-KYMMENE (UK) LIMITED | 41 |
| DS SMITH PAPER LIMITED | 40 |
| HOLMEN BOARD AND PAPER LIMITED | 39 |
| SOFIDEL UK LIMITED | 37 |
| KIMBERLY-CLARK EUROPE LIMITED | 37 |
| KADANT U.K. LIMITED | 37 |
| SAICA PACK UK LIMITED | 36 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 54m+ | 48 |
| 1m-15m | 21 |
| 15m-54m | 11 |
| 0-1m | 5 |
| Other | 5 |
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 | 2,035,208 |
| France | 1,028,642 |
| Sweden | 524,954 |
| Japan | 436,841 |
| Indonesia | 358,137 |
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 | 452,174 | 1,583,034 | +1,130,860 |
| France | 486,932 | 541,710 | +54,778 |
| Sweden | 289,425 | 235,529 | -53,896 |
| Japan | 246,870 | 189,971 | -56,899 |
| Indonesia | 162,307 | 195,830 | +33,523 |
| Finland | 158,501 | 194,691 | +36,190 |
| China | 231,033 | 83,430 | -147,603 |
| United States | 21,790 | 236,146 | +214,356 |
| Austria | 129,865 | 85,593 | -44,272 |
| Turkey | 200,972 | 0 | -200,972 |
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) | 3,951,419 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 2,005,484 |
| Air transport | 806,635 |
| Road transport | 6,982 |
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) | 1,488,127 | 2,463,292 | +975,165 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,144,844 | 860,640 | -284,204 |
| Air transport | 201,932 | 604,703 | +402,771 |
| Road transport | 6,982 | 0 | -6,982 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 3,459,718 |
| Southampton | 1,165,384 |
| Immingham Docks | 730,487 |
| London Gateway Port | 335,000 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 265,405 |
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 | 1,305,087 | 2,154,631 | +849,544 |
| Southampton | 598,624 | 566,760 | -31,864 |
| Immingham Docks | 293,438 | 437,049 | +143,611 |
| London Gateway Port | 261,365 | 73,635 | -187,730 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 35,272 | 230,133 | +194,861 |
| Manchester Airport | 20,423 | 232,164 | +211,741 |
| East Midlands Airport | 91,379 | 86,910 | -4,469 |
| Felixstowe | 35,706 | 60,677 | +24,971 |
| ZLC | 44,367 | 44,144 | -223 |
| Hull | 80,884 | 0 | -80,884 |
Quick facts
HS code: 843991
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Spare parts and components for machines that make pulp from fibrous materials