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 | 11,226,853 |
| China | 6,663,727 |
| Germany | 5,721,985 |
| Sweden | 4,959,261 |
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 | 1,932,640 | 9,985,481 | +8,052,841 |
| France | 8,582,510 | 2,644,343 | -5,938,167 |
| China | 6,533,113 | 130,614 | -6,402,499 |
| Germany | 3,005,671 | 2,716,314 | -289,357 |
| Sweden | 717,470 | 4,241,791 | +3,524,321 |
| Italy | 901,289 | 3,136,410 | +2,235,121 |
| Finland | 1,111,593 | 1,833,888 | +722,295 |
| Austria | 676,793 | 1,242,564 | +565,771 |
| United States | 582,813 | 103,280 | -479,533 |
| 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 | 8,832,297 |
| Germany | 8,420,507 |
| Italy | 5,999,185 |
| Sweden | 3,985,983 |
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 | 1,926,118 | 9,985,481 | +8,059,363 |
| China | 7,717,289 | 1,115,008 | -6,602,281 |
| Germany | 5,607,286 | 2,813,221 | -2,794,065 |
| Italy | 1,985,125 | 4,014,060 | +2,028,935 |
| Sweden | 542,321 | 3,443,662 | +2,901,341 |
| Finland | 974,581 | 1,890,735 | +916,154 |
| Spain | 1,812,747 | 558,962 | -1,253,785 |
| Austria | 516,978 | 1,005,667 | +488,689 |
| France | 964,906 | 433,252 | -531,654 |
| United States | 918,549 | 444,876 | -473,673 |
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 |
| Greater Manchester | 5 |
| Lancashire | 5 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 4 |
| Inner London - West | 4 |
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 |
| Greater Manchester | 5 | 5 | +0 |
| Lancashire | 5 | 4 | -1 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 2 | 4 | +2 |
| Inner London - West | 3 | 4 | +1 |
| Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear | 3 | 3 | +0 |
| West Midlands | 0 | 4 | +4 |
| West Yorkshire | 4 | 3 | -1 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Cheshire | 2 | 3 | +1 |
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) | 32,208,054 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 14,047,782 |
| Air transport | 3,922,986 |
| Other | 661,685 |
| 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) | 12,309,864 | 19,898,190 | +7,588,326 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 9,495,576 | 4,552,206 | -4,943,370 |
| Air transport | 2,082,060 | 1,840,926 | -241,134 |
| Other | 519,942 | 141,743 | -378,199 |
| 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 | 16,733,027 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 8,870,694 |
| Immingham Docks | 3,971,825 |
| London Gateway Port | 3,934,943 |
| 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 | 9,082,120 | 7,650,907 | -1,431,213 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 474,559 | 8,396,135 | +7,921,576 |
| Immingham Docks | 1,919,536 | 2,052,289 | +132,753 |
| London Gateway Port | 3,908,583 | 26,360 | -3,882,223 |
| Medway | 2,906,185 | 0 | -2,906,185 |
| Thamesport | 1,261,400 | 1,202,234 | -59,166 |
| Ellesmere Port | 0 | 2,230,299 | +2,230,299 |
| Eurotunnel | 820,267 | 1,076,532 | +256,265 |
| London | 410,531 | 1,246,631 | +836,100 |
| Leeds Bradford Airport | 582,314 | 610,962 | +28,648 |
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 | 30 |
| 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 | 6 |
| Other manufacturing | 5 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2025-11 | 16 |
| 2025-10 | 26 |
| 2025-09 | 20 |
| 2025-08 | 20 |
| 2025-07 | 17 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| VALMET LIMITED | 50 |
| ESSITY UK LIMITED | 43 |
| UPM-KYMMENE (UK) LIMITED | 40 |
| SMURFIT WESTROCK UK LTD | 40 |
| DS SMITH PAPER LIMITED | 39 |
| HOLMEN BOARD AND PAPER LIMITED | 39 |
| KADANT U.K. LIMITED | 37 |
| KIMBERLY-CLARK EUROPE LIMITED | 36 |
| SAICA PACK UK LIMITED | 36 |
| SOFIDEL 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+ | 47 |
| 1m-15m | 20 |
| 15m-54m | 10 |
| 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 | 2,034,906 |
| France | 1,020,415 |
| Sweden | 533,879 |
| Finland | 447,403 |
| Japan | 436,841 |
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 | 418,659 | 1,616,247 | +1,197,588 |
| France | 511,829 | 508,586 | -3,243 |
| Sweden | 249,114 | 284,765 | +35,651 |
| Finland | 267,953 | 179,450 | -88,503 |
| Japan | 226,465 | 210,376 | -16,089 |
| Indonesia | 184,074 | 181,774 | -2,300 |
| China | 231,033 | 83,430 | -147,603 |
| United States | 21,790 | 236,146 | +214,356 |
| Turkey | 199,205 | 32,546 | -166,659 |
| Austria | 128,043 | 88,064 | -39,979 |
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) | 3,960,806 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 2,144,501 |
| Air transport | 801,708 |
| 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) | 1,449,653 | 2,511,153 | +1,061,500 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,273,033 | 871,468 | -401,565 |
| Air transport | 190,605 | 611,103 | +420,498 |
| 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 | 3,424,540 |
| Southampton | 1,186,117 |
| Immingham Docks | 838,375 |
| London Gateway Port | 339,922 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 263,974 |
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 | 1,252,599 | 2,171,941 | +919,342 |
| Southampton | 615,308 | 570,809 | -44,499 |
| Immingham Docks | 367,050 | 471,325 | +104,275 |
| London Gateway Port | 263,233 | 76,689 | -186,544 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 35,272 | 228,702 | +193,430 |
| Manchester Airport | 20,423 | 232,164 | +211,741 |
| East Midlands Airport | 90,938 | 86,087 | -4,851 |
| Felixstowe | 35,706 | 60,677 | +24,971 |
| Dover | 90,751 | 1,685 | -89,066 |
| ZLC | 37,996 | 48,283 | +10,287 |
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