Import/export HS code 847780: Various rubber and plastic machinery
Other machines used for processing rubber or plastic
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- It helps you understand the market size for your product in the UK.
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* 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Italy | 34,616,721 |
| Germany | 24,584,625 |
| China | 12,466,214 |
| United States | 10,141,251 |
| Netherlands | 9,089,431 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Italy | 18,668,105 | 15,948,616 | -2,719,489 |
| Germany | 12,688,494 | 11,896,131 | -792,363 |
| China | 4,189,741 | 8,276,473 | +4,086,732 |
| United States | 6,170,896 | 3,970,355 | -2,200,541 |
| Netherlands | 6,592,201 | 2,497,230 | -4,094,971 |
| France | 4,776,577 | 2,638,892 | -2,137,685 |
| Switzerland | 1,240,092 | 2,240,484 | +1,000,392 |
| Austria | 2,197,179 | 1,069,354 | -1,127,825 |
| Slovenia | 2,817,695 | 0 | -2,817,695 |
| Poland | 585,156 | 2,029,010 | +1,443,854 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Italy | 39,051,587 |
| Germany | 24,475,502 |
| China | 15,449,508 |
| United States | 10,569,282 |
| Austria | 5,951,044 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Italy | 21,068,998 | 17,982,589 | -3,086,409 |
| Germany | 11,678,309 | 12,797,193 | +1,118,884 |
| China | 6,433,408 | 9,016,100 | +2,582,692 |
| United States | 6,285,744 | 4,283,538 | -2,002,206 |
| Austria | 4,568,444 | 1,382,600 | -3,185,844 |
| France | 2,774,250 | 1,482,018 | -1,292,232 |
| Switzerland | 1,942,109 | 1,711,291 | -230,818 |
| Slovenia | 2,505,814 | 5,201 | -2,500,613 |
| Czechia | 1,622,906 | 867,304 | -755,602 |
| Denmark | 1,020,755 | 918,033 | -102,722 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Greater Manchester | 48 |
| West Midlands | 45 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 39 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 35 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 34 |
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 | 29 | 30 | +1 |
| West Midlands | 29 | 28 | -1 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 28 | 24 | -4 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 21 | 24 | +3 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 20 | 21 | +1 |
| West Yorkshire | 15 | 19 | +4 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 18 | 16 | -2 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 21 | 19 | -2 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 13 | 11 | -2 |
| Inner London - West | 7 | 13 | +6 |
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) | 83,524,976 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 28,114,200 |
| Air transport | 11,140,487 |
| Other | 997,189 |
| Road transport | 964,437 |
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) | 46,965,460 | 36,559,516 | -10,405,944 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 12,190,005 | 15,924,195 | +3,734,190 |
| Air transport | 7,060,415 | 4,080,072 | -2,980,343 |
| Other | 481,000 | 516,189 | +35,189 |
| Road transport | 375,902 | 588,535 | +212,633 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover | 52,589,028 |
| Southampton | 10,700,102 |
| Immingham Docks | 10,626,985 |
| Felixstowe | 10,281,503 |
| Killingholme | 4,718,644 |
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 | 27,799,178 | 24,789,850 | -3,009,328 |
| Southampton | 4,653,115 | 6,046,987 | +1,393,872 |
| Immingham Docks | 7,397,432 | 3,229,553 | -4,167,879 |
| Felixstowe | 4,250,360 | 6,031,143 | +1,780,783 |
| Killingholme | 4,257,753 | 460,891 | -3,796,862 |
| Eurotunnel | 2,547,056 | 2,076,882 | -470,174 |
| Harwich | 458,904 | 3,145,651 | +2,686,747 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 2,509,917 | 1,019,280 | -1,490,637 |
| Birmingham Airport | 1,390,902 | 1,191,224 | -199,678 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 2,365,344 | 194,034 | -2,171,310 |
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 | 139 |
| Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 125 |
| Other manufacturing | 76 |
| Manufacture of machinery and equipment n.e.c. | 51 |
| Manufacture of chemicals and chemical products | 27 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2025-11 | 67 |
| 2025-10 | 72 |
| 2025-09 | 60 |
| 2025-08 | 65 |
| 2025-07 | 68 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| SUMMIT SYSTEMS LIMITED | 51 |
| PIOVAN UK LIMITED | 46 |
| ADDITIVE - X LIMITED | 44 |
| AMMERAAL BELTECH LIMITED | 43 |
| T H PLASTICS LIMITED | 42 |
| MONSTER GROUP (UK) LIMITED | 39 |
| FARNELL ELECTRONIC COMPONENTS LIMITED | 39 |
| STRAUMANN LIMITED | 38 |
| INSTANT MAKR LTD | 38 |
| COMMSCOPE CONNECTIVITY UK LIMITED | 37 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 244 |
| 54m+ | 202 |
| 15m-54m | 90 |
| 0-1m | 85 |
| Other | 30 |
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 | 23,421,088 |
| China | 22,845,219 |
| Belgium | 12,834,909 |
| India | 9,389,576 |
| Germany | 8,670,513 |
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 | 9,127,721 | 14,293,367 | +5,165,646 |
| China | 11,112,271 | 11,732,948 | +620,677 |
| Belgium | 12,179,032 | 655,877 | -11,523,155 |
| India | 5,059,223 | 4,330,353 | -728,870 |
| Germany | 5,268,074 | 3,402,439 | -1,865,635 |
| France | 2,733,389 | 5,398,356 | +2,664,967 |
| Spain | 2,038,366 | 2,367,549 | +329,183 |
| Poland | 1,642,979 | 2,463,669 | +820,690 |
| Italy | 1,628,360 | 2,282,180 | +653,820 |
| Mexico | 1,574,430 | 2,100,207 | +525,777 |
Exports by country of origin
What this shows: Export volume by production origin country. For re-exports, indicates where goods originated before UK export.
Top 5 values
| Origin | £ |
|---|---|
| Germany | 3,609 |
| XI | 2,592 |
| Ireland | 457 |
| China | 56 |
Export origin countries 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 export value, right side by second 12-month export value, so rank changes are visible from line crossings.
Top 10 values
| Origin | First 12m £ | Second 12m £ | Delta £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Germany | 0 | 3,609 | +3,609 |
| XI | 1,764 | 828 | -936 |
| Ireland | 0 | 457 | +457 |
| China | 56 | 0 | -56 |
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) | 69,836,528 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 65,174,082 |
| Air transport | 15,985,042 |
| Road transport | 30,998 |
| Other | 6,714 |
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) | 31,188,410 | 38,648,118 | +7,459,708 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 36,694,768 | 28,479,314 | -8,215,454 |
| Air transport | 9,686,005 | 6,299,037 | -3,386,968 |
| Road transport | 30,998 | 0 | -30,998 |
| Other | 1,820 | 4,894 | +3,074 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 51,795,305 |
| London Gateway Port | 27,352,593 |
| Southampton | 21,562,214 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 12,263,273 |
| Felixstowe | 11,752,893 |
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 | 30,501,570 | 21,293,735 | -9,207,835 |
| London Gateway Port | 11,734,569 | 15,618,024 | +3,883,455 |
| Southampton | 5,608,312 | 15,953,902 | +10,345,590 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 7,863,697 | 4,399,576 | -3,464,121 |
| Felixstowe | 10,500,076 | 1,252,817 | -9,247,259 |
| Liverpool Docks | 2,794,207 | 5,569,494 | +2,775,287 |
| Immingham Docks | 3,358,316 | 2,776,202 | -582,114 |
| Dover | 1,376,010 | 2,154,931 | +778,921 |
| Holyhead | 1,155,758 | 600,394 | -555,364 |
| East Midlands Airport | 1,047,726 | 670,148 | -377,578 |
Related HS codes
What this shows: Sibling or child HS codes in the same classification branch.
Quick facts
HS code: 847780
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Other machines used for processing rubber or plastic