Import/export HS code 847230: Mail processing machines
Machines for sorting, folding, or sealing mail, or applying stamps
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| France | 5,949,235 |
| Germany | 4,712,380 |
| United States | 3,071,962 |
| Switzerland | 1,527,236 |
| Canada | 975,390 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| France | 4,990,321 | 958,914 | -4,031,407 |
| Germany | 3,145,620 | 1,566,760 | -1,578,860 |
| United States | 1,271,908 | 1,800,054 | +528,146 |
| Switzerland | 3,741 | 1,523,495 | +1,519,754 |
| Canada | 0 | 975,390 | +975,390 |
| Italy | 494,556 | 15,939 | -478,617 |
| Netherlands | 82,291 | 272,665 | +190,374 |
| Mexico | 142,890 | 45,756 | -97,134 |
| Poland | 122,297 | 4,601 | -117,696 |
| China | 76,921 | 15,508 | -61,413 |
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 | 4,126,252 |
| France | 3,930,704 |
| United States | 3,870,916 |
| Canada | 1,229,530 |
| Switzerland | 1,075,163 |
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 | 2,739,708 | 1,386,544 | -1,353,164 |
| France | 3,821,633 | 109,071 | -3,712,562 |
| United States | 1,504,316 | 2,366,600 | +862,284 |
| Canada | 208,384 | 1,021,146 | +812,762 |
| Switzerland | 4,820 | 1,070,343 | +1,065,523 |
| Hungary | 356,804 | 481,870 | +125,066 |
| Netherlands | 489,849 | 302,978 | -186,871 |
| Italy | 494,556 | 17,373 | -477,183 |
| United Kingdom | 99,597 | 195,998 | +96,401 |
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 111,351 | 142,305 | +30,954 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 4 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 3 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 3 |
| Inner London - East | 3 |
| Inner London - West | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 2 | 4 | +2 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Inner London - East | 3 | 2 | -1 |
| Inner London - West | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| Greater Manchester | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Kent | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Cumbria | 0 | 1 | +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) | 9,211,739 |
| Air transport | 5,580,980 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,884,933 |
| Road transport | 1,048,613 |
| Other | 22 |
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) | 7,547,903 | 1,663,836 | -5,884,067 |
| Air transport | 2,326,418 | 3,254,562 | +928,144 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 587,685 | 1,297,248 | +709,563 |
| Road transport | 0 | 1,048,613 | +1,048,613 |
| Other | 22 | 0 | -22 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover | 3,254,660 |
| Hull | 3,026,388 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 2,780,445 |
| Eurotunnel | 2,136,740 |
| London Stansted Airport | 1,977,027 |
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 | 2,923,263 | 331,397 | -2,591,866 |
| Hull | 2,041,095 | 985,293 | -1,055,802 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 955,406 | 1,825,039 | +869,633 |
| Eurotunnel | 2,130,147 | 6,593 | -2,123,554 |
| London Stansted Airport | 1,077,694 | 899,333 | -178,361 |
| ZLC | 3,741 | 1,053,088 | +1,049,347 |
| Liverpool Docks | 0 | 975,390 | +975,390 |
| Manchester Airport | 251,810 | 470,407 | +218,597 |
| London | 263,835 | 231,234 | -32,601 |
| Immingham Docks | 331,959 | 126,788 | -205,171 |
Importer companies by SIC division
What this shows: Industry breakdown (SIC divisions) of importing companies.
Top 5 values
| SIC | Companies |
|---|---|
| Manufacture of machinery and equipment n.e.c. | 8 |
| Office administrative, office support and other business support activities | 5 |
| Computer programming, consultancy and related activities | 4 |
| Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 4 |
| Architectural and engineering activities; technical testing and analysis | 3 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2025-11 | 8 |
| 2025-10 | 8 |
| 2025-09 | 9 |
| 2025-08 | 6 |
| 2025-07 | 8 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| PITNEY BOWES LIMITED | 52 |
| QUADIENT UK LIMITED | 47 |
| FRANCOTYP-POSTALIA LIMITED | 42 |
| ADDRESSING & MAILING SOLUTIONS LIMITED | 38 |
| OPEX BUSINESS MACHINES GMBH | 24 |
| DMT SOLUTIONS U.K. LIMITED | 20 |
| BOWE UK LIMITED | 20 |
| POSTROOM-ONLINE LTD | 19 |
| ENTRUST SECURITY SOLUTIONS UK LIMITED | 15 |
| PROMAIL LIMITED | 14 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 14 |
| 54m+ | 13 |
| 0-1m | 3 |
| 15m-54m | 2 |
| Other | 2 |
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 | 21,760,669 |
| France | 7,131,190 |
| Netherlands | 1,502,816 |
| Ireland | 1,050,604 |
| Germany | 1,050,009 |
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 | 11,309,114 | 10,451,555 | -857,559 |
| France | 3,294,942 | 3,836,248 | +541,306 |
| Netherlands | 930,567 | 572,249 | -358,318 |
| Ireland | 512,772 | 537,832 | +25,060 |
| Germany | 163,403 | 886,606 | +723,203 |
| Switzerland | 929,269 | 53,461 | -875,808 |
| Italy | 368,990 | 407,937 | +38,947 |
| Australia | 149,697 | 623,943 | +474,246 |
| Canada | 469,284 | 181,775 | -287,509 |
| Japan | 178,103 | 403,628 | +225,525 |
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) | 20,741,605 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 13,992,465 |
| Air transport | 5,876,545 |
| Road transport | 4,456 |
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) | 10,369,369 | 10,372,236 | +2,867 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 6,629,224 | 7,363,241 | +734,017 |
| Air transport | 2,942,075 | 2,934,470 | -7,605 |
| Road transport | 4,456 | 0 | -4,456 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Southampton | 18,049,341 |
| Dover | 5,462,313 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 4,959,105 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 4,947,939 |
| Eurotunnel | 1,708,805 |
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 | 9,683,790 | 8,365,551 | -1,318,239 |
| Dover | 2,639,787 | 2,822,526 | +182,739 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 2,318,608 | 2,640,497 | +321,889 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 2,485,920 | 2,462,019 | -23,901 |
| Eurotunnel | 850,778 | 858,027 | +7,249 |
| London Gateway Port | 173,496 | 1,100,923 | +927,427 |
| Liverpool Docks | 428,367 | 584,314 | +155,947 |
| Immingham Docks | 282,603 | 703,016 | +420,413 |
| Holyhead | 283,795 | 520,859 | +237,064 |
| Manchester Airport | 94,199 | 331,985 | +237,786 |
Quick facts
HS code: 847230
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Machines for sorting, folding, or sealing mail, or applying stamps