Import/export HS code 847710: Injection-molding machines
Machines that melt plastic or rubber and inject it into molds to create products
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 | 24,940,871 |
| Austria | 20,097,089 |
| China | 16,619,924 |
| Italy | 11,956,163 |
| France | 8,384,671 |
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 | 10,799,930 | 14,140,941 | +3,341,011 |
| Austria | 10,010,966 | 10,086,123 | +75,157 |
| China | 8,467,620 | 8,152,304 | -315,316 |
| Italy | 8,909,012 | 3,047,151 | -5,861,861 |
| France | 2,253,932 | 6,130,739 | +3,876,807 |
| Luxembourg | 2,829,835 | 3,245,337 | +415,502 |
| United States | 1,831,864 | 2,130,186 | +298,322 |
| Netherlands | 1,231,141 | 2,630,818 | +1,399,677 |
| Canada | 39,785 | 2,046,670 | +2,006,885 |
| Ireland | 1,700,790 | 296,075 | -1,404,715 |
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 | 24,711,446 |
| China | 20,732,130 |
| Austria | 18,892,054 |
| Italy | 14,055,159 |
| France | 5,267,516 |
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 | 10,771,306 | 13,940,140 | +3,168,834 |
| China | 10,232,545 | 10,499,585 | +267,040 |
| Austria | 9,550,286 | 9,341,768 | -208,518 |
| Italy | 9,565,255 | 4,489,904 | -5,075,351 |
| France | 892,686 | 4,374,830 | +3,482,144 |
| Japan | 2,005,195 | 2,852,742 | +847,547 |
| Luxembourg | 796,121 | 1,823,826 | +1,027,705 |
| Switzerland | 1,302,732 | 913,820 | -388,912 |
| Canada | 39,785 | 2,046,670 | +2,006,885 |
| Netherlands | 885,951 | 898,908 | +12,957 |
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 | 16 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 14 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 12 |
| Gloucestershire and Wiltshire | 9 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 8 |
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 | 10 | 14 | +4 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 9 | 10 | +1 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 9 | 10 | +1 |
| Gloucestershire and Wiltshire | 4 | 5 | +1 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 6 | 2 | -4 |
| West Yorkshire | 5 | 6 | +1 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 4 | 5 | +1 |
| West Midlands | 6 | 4 | -2 |
| Greater Manchester | 4 | 2 | -2 |
| Lancashire | 4 | 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) | 74,699,397 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 30,250,932 |
| Other | 3,789,764 |
| Air transport | 1,943,034 |
| Road transport | 150,662 |
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) | 34,841,332 | 39,858,065 | +5,016,733 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 15,374,369 | 14,876,563 | -497,806 |
| Other | 1,584,255 | 2,205,509 | +621,254 |
| Air transport | 944,626 | 998,408 | +53,782 |
| Road transport | 133,211 | 17,451 | -115,760 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover | 53,184,261 |
| Southampton | 9,826,601 |
| Felixstowe | 9,331,132 |
| Eurotunnel | 5,624,070 |
| London Gateway Port | 3,996,583 |
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 | 26,195,394 | 26,988,867 | +793,473 |
| Southampton | 4,560,596 | 5,266,005 | +705,409 |
| Felixstowe | 5,531,752 | 3,799,380 | -1,732,372 |
| Eurotunnel | 2,231,678 | 3,392,392 | +1,160,714 |
| London Gateway Port | 880,368 | 3,116,215 | +2,235,847 |
| 000 | 1,584,255 | 2,205,509 | +621,254 |
| Killingholme | 1,221,621 | 2,449,929 | +1,228,308 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 2,012,168 | 855,600 | -1,156,568 |
| Harwich | 1,816,918 | 923,774 | -893,144 |
| Immingham Docks | 34,389 | 2,601,315 | +2,566,926 |
Importer companies by SIC division
What this shows: Industry breakdown (SIC divisions) of importing companies.
Top 5 values
| SIC | Companies |
|---|---|
| Manufacture of rubber and plastic products | 74 |
| Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 27 |
| Manufacture of machinery and equipment n.e.c. | 20 |
| Manufacture of fabricated metal products, except machinery and equipment | 17 |
| Manufacture of computer, electronic and optical products | 11 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 19 |
| 2025-11 | 18 |
| 2025-10 | 18 |
| 2025-09 | 13 |
| 2025-08 | 24 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| INVOTEC SOLUTIONS LIMITED | 59 |
| ROMI MACHINES UK LIMITED | 59 |
| ENGEL U.K. LIMITED | 46 |
| FANUC UK LIMITED | 44 |
| ARBURG LIMITED | 42 |
| PEPS INTERNATIONAL LTD | 31 |
| BOY LIMITED | 24 |
| WITTMANN BATTENFELD UK LTD. | 22 |
| TRACE PT LIMITED | 22 |
| WEENER PLASTICS NORWICH LTD. | 20 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 54m+ | 75 |
| 1m-15m | 65 |
| 15m-54m | 25 |
| 0-1m | 7 |
| Other | 7 |
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 | 7,782,627 |
| Ireland | 3,211,559 |
| South Africa | 3,165,455 |
| France | 1,428,352 |
| Germany | 1,287,533 |
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 | 5,964,361 | 1,818,266 | -4,146,095 |
| Ireland | 2,343,907 | 867,652 | -1,476,255 |
| South Africa | 209,881 | 2,955,574 | +2,745,693 |
| France | 195,948 | 1,232,404 | +1,036,456 |
| Germany | 748,479 | 539,054 | -209,425 |
| Mexico | 66,698 | 868,386 | +801,688 |
| India | 612,935 | 176,374 | -436,561 |
| Portugal | 54,679 | 541,099 | +486,420 |
| Turkey | 542,808 | 3,000 | -539,808 |
| Netherlands | 218,481 | 266,346 | +47,865 |
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) | 10,383,132 |
| Air transport | 8,464,933 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 6,429,348 |
| Road transport | 2,579 |
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) | 5,204,923 | 5,178,209 | -26,714 |
| Air transport | 6,700,549 | 1,764,384 | -4,936,165 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,298,949 | 5,130,399 | +3,831,450 |
| Road transport | 2,579 | 0 | -2,579 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| London Heathrow Airport | 6,696,888 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 5,251,947 |
| London Gateway Port | 3,998,492 |
| Holyhead | 2,166,132 |
| Southampton | 1,697,047 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| London Heathrow Airport | 5,240,798 | 1,456,090 | -3,784,708 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 2,149,977 | 3,101,970 | +951,993 |
| London Gateway Port | 505,995 | 3,492,497 | +2,986,502 |
| Holyhead | 1,897,065 | 269,067 | -1,627,998 |
| Southampton | 378,351 | 1,318,696 | +940,345 |
| Manchester Airport | 965,437 | 47,542 | -917,895 |
| Liverpool Docks | 256,625 | 650,896 | +394,271 |
| Dover | 394,438 | 300,223 | -94,215 |
| Newhaven | 29,879 | 538,000 | +508,121 |
| East Midlands Airport | 385,287 | 140,159 | -245,128 |
Quick facts
HS code: 847710
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Machines that melt plastic or rubber and inject it into molds to create products