Import/export HS code 847720: Extruders
Machines that push melted plastic or rubber through a shaped opening to create long products like pipes or sheets
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 | 17,860,759 |
| Austria | 12,885,641 |
| Italy | 12,538,313 |
| France | 6,984,417 |
| China | 3,148,880 |
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 | 9,127,627 | 8,733,132 | -394,495 |
| Austria | 12,421,392 | 464,249 | -11,957,143 |
| Italy | 6,300,798 | 6,237,515 | -63,283 |
| France | 6,564,414 | 420,003 | -6,144,411 |
| China | 1,121,594 | 2,027,286 | +905,692 |
| Turkey | 1,784,933 | 1,059,803 | -725,130 |
| Netherlands | 2,128,682 | 401,258 | -1,727,424 |
| Japan | 0 | 1,368,626 | +1,368,626 |
| Poland | 932,198 | 103,686 | -828,512 |
| United States | 356,039 | 416,539 | +60,500 |
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 | 19,404,376 |
| Italy | 16,087,714 |
| Austria | 12,809,795 |
| China | 3,712,957 |
| Turkey | 3,005,453 |
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 | 10,303,015 | 9,101,361 | -1,201,654 |
| Italy | 11,138,810 | 4,948,904 | -6,189,906 |
| Austria | 12,503,223 | 306,572 | -12,196,651 |
| China | 1,620,154 | 2,092,803 | +472,649 |
| Turkey | 2,035,154 | 970,299 | -1,064,855 |
| Netherlands | 1,300,024 | 486,474 | -813,550 |
| Japan | 0 | 1,368,626 | +1,368,626 |
| United States | 537,051 | 426,222 | -110,829 |
| Portugal | 768,622 | 0 | -768,622 |
| United Kingdom | 437,894 | 43,749 | -394,145 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Greater Manchester | 12 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 12 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 10 |
| Northern Ireland | 9 |
| West Midlands | 9 |
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 | 7 | 7 | +0 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 8 | 6 | -2 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 7 | 5 | -2 |
| Northern Ireland | 4 | 5 | +1 |
| West Midlands | 6 | 5 | -1 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 4 | 4 | +0 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 3 | 6 | +3 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 3 | 4 | +1 |
| Lancashire | 5 | 5 | +0 |
| Gloucestershire and Wiltshire | 4 | 4 | +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) | 49,133,521 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 10,308,773 |
| Other | 3,648,427 |
| Air transport | 2,511,002 |
| Road transport | 432,894 |
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) | 36,070,362 | 13,063,159 | -23,007,203 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 4,046,460 | 6,262,313 | +2,215,853 |
| Other | 1,562,076 | 2,086,351 | +524,275 |
| Air transport | 1,640,443 | 870,559 | -769,884 |
| Road transport | 237,695 | 195,199 | -42,496 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover | 33,003,020 |
| Felixstowe | 4,147,900 |
| Harwich | 3,880,559 |
| 000 | 3,648,427 |
| Immingham Docks | 3,587,790 |
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 | 23,777,888 | 9,225,132 | -14,552,756 |
| Felixstowe | 1,623,736 | 2,524,164 | +900,428 |
| Harwich | 3,380,131 | 500,428 | -2,879,703 |
| 000 | 1,562,076 | 2,086,351 | +524,275 |
| Immingham Docks | 2,300,458 | 1,287,332 | -1,013,126 |
| ZLC | 1,484,648 | 998,668 | -485,980 |
| Hull | 2,295,985 | 0 | -2,295,985 |
| Killingholme | 1,270,689 | 799,260 | -471,429 |
| Eurotunnel | 1,285,407 | 502,983 | -782,424 |
| Grangemouth Docks | 100,189 | 1,466,843 | +1,366,654 |
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 | 56 |
| Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 23 |
| Manufacture of chemicals and chemical products | 15 |
| Other manufacturing | 14 |
| Manufacture of fabricated metal products, except machinery and equipment | 7 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 11 |
| 2025-11 | 12 |
| 2025-10 | 10 |
| 2025-09 | 17 |
| 2025-08 | 10 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| DAVIS-STANDARD LTD | 27 |
| FFS (2023) LIMITED | 26 |
| POLYPIPE LIMITED | 16 |
| TRIMECH MANUFACTURING SOLUTIONS LIMITED | 16 |
| MATSUURA MACHINERY LIMITED | 16 |
| THERMOSEAL GROUP LIMITED | 14 |
| POLYSTAR PLASTICS LIMITED | 13 |
| ASSEMBLY TECHNIQUES LIMITED | 13 |
| RADIUS PLASTICS LIMITED | 12 |
| ABBEY MASTERBATCH LIMITED | 10 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 63 |
| 54m+ | 56 |
| 15m-54m | 17 |
| 0-1m | 15 |
| Other | 13 |
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 | 9,316,458 |
| Poland | 2,340,874 |
| China | 2,306,472 |
| Germany | 2,294,567 |
| Spain | 2,226,998 |
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 | 5,632,264 | 3,684,194 | -1,948,070 |
| Poland | 1,422,856 | 918,018 | -504,838 |
| China | 1,953,283 | 353,189 | -1,600,094 |
| Germany | 1,678,469 | 616,098 | -1,062,371 |
| Spain | 432,252 | 1,794,746 | +1,362,494 |
| Turkey | 1,540,026 | 0 | -1,540,026 |
| Mexico | 12,500 | 1,332,334 | +1,319,834 |
| Portugal | 41,044 | 903,530 | +862,486 |
| Ireland | 408,979 | 413,772 | +4,793 |
| India | 613,119 | 207,030 | -406,089 |
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) | 13,523,772 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 12,457,005 |
| Air transport | 4,070,662 |
| Other | 4,516 |
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) | 8,423,072 | 5,100,700 | -3,322,372 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 6,606,200 | 5,850,805 | -755,395 |
| Air transport | 3,006,965 | 1,063,697 | -1,943,268 |
| Other | 4,516 | 0 | -4,516 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 8,472,566 |
| London Gateway Port | 3,992,205 |
| Southampton | 3,615,531 |
| Liverpool Docks | 3,403,352 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 3,361,850 |
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 | 6,068,247 | 2,404,319 | -3,663,928 |
| London Gateway Port | 2,260,002 | 1,732,203 | -527,799 |
| Southampton | 1,069,966 | 2,545,565 | +1,475,599 |
| Liverpool Docks | 2,645,040 | 758,312 | -1,886,728 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 2,549,365 | 812,485 | -1,736,880 |
| Portsmouth | 125,375 | 1,724,418 | +1,599,043 |
| Dover | 916,001 | 496,552 | -419,449 |
| Felixstowe | 694,679 | 346,882 | -347,797 |
| Immingham Docks | 683,726 | 25,253 | -658,473 |
| East Midlands Airport | 381,446 | 91,114 | -290,332 |
Quick facts
HS code: 847720
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Machines that push melted plastic or rubber through a shaped opening to create long products like pipes or sheets