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 | 33,506,332 |
| Germany | 24,564,202 |
| China | 12,180,651 |
| United States | 9,082,865 |
| Netherlands | 8,998,523 |
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 | 17,655,992 | 15,850,340 | -1,805,652 |
| Germany | 12,515,602 | 12,048,600 | -467,002 |
| China | 4,493,857 | 7,686,794 | +3,192,937 |
| United States | 5,541,036 | 3,541,829 | -1,999,207 |
| Netherlands | 6,516,742 | 2,481,781 | -4,034,961 |
| France | 4,835,032 | 2,594,958 | -2,240,074 |
| Switzerland | 960,836 | 2,476,771 | +1,515,935 |
| Austria | 1,924,894 | 1,358,673 | -566,221 |
| Slovenia | 2,817,695 | 0 | -2,817,695 |
| Poland | 1,946,156 | 507,818 | -1,438,338 |
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 | 37,834,310 |
| Germany | 24,253,631 |
| China | 15,004,600 |
| United States | 9,426,958 |
| Austria | 6,072,758 |
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 | 21,404,722 | 16,429,588 | -4,975,134 |
| Germany | 11,577,643 | 12,675,988 | +1,098,345 |
| China | 6,607,696 | 8,396,904 | +1,789,208 |
| United States | 5,569,168 | 3,857,790 | -1,711,378 |
| Austria | 4,392,132 | 1,680,626 | -2,711,506 |
| France | 2,889,482 | 1,548,342 | -1,341,140 |
| Switzerland | 1,662,853 | 1,947,578 | +284,725 |
| Slovenia | 2,505,814 | 5,201 | -2,500,613 |
| Czechia | 1,517,546 | 872,213 | -645,333 |
| Denmark | 1,036,362 | 948,234 | -88,128 |
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 | 37 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 33 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 33 |
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 | 26 | 31 | +5 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 27 | 23 | -4 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 19 | 19 | +0 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 19 | 24 | +5 |
| West Yorkshire | 14 | 20 | +6 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 19 | 20 | +1 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 20 | 13 | -7 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 14 | 8 | -6 |
| Inner London - West | 11 | 11 | +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) | 83,166,233 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 27,211,424 |
| Air transport | 10,437,885 |
| Road transport | 1,108,554 |
| Other | 1,019,097 |
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) | 47,082,954 | 36,083,279 | -10,999,675 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 12,823,099 | 14,388,325 | +1,565,226 |
| Air transport | 6,174,481 | 4,263,404 | -1,911,077 |
| Road transport | 101,953 | 1,006,601 | +904,648 |
| Other | 493,867 | 525,230 | +31,363 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover | 52,425,837 |
| Immingham Docks | 10,526,403 |
| Southampton | 10,389,085 |
| Felixstowe | 9,799,895 |
| Eurotunnel | 4,810,606 |
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 | 27,846,703 | 24,579,134 | -3,267,569 |
| Immingham Docks | 8,058,570 | 2,467,833 | -5,590,737 |
| Southampton | 4,850,479 | 5,538,606 | +688,127 |
| Felixstowe | 4,334,824 | 5,465,071 | +1,130,247 |
| Eurotunnel | 2,429,713 | 2,380,893 | -48,820 |
| Killingholme | 4,249,796 | 306,011 | -3,943,785 |
| Harwich | 388,811 | 3,130,130 | +2,741,319 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 1,730,084 | 1,218,435 | -511,649 |
| Birmingham Airport | 1,425,194 | 1,234,735 | -190,459 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 2,364,448 | 198,943 | -2,165,505 |
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 | 136 |
| Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 125 |
| Other manufacturing | 75 |
| Manufacture of machinery and equipment n.e.c. | 51 |
| Manufacture of chemicals and chemical products | 26 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 40 |
| 2025-11 | 67 |
| 2025-10 | 72 |
| 2025-09 | 60 |
| 2025-08 | 65 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| SUMMIT SYSTEMS LIMITED | 52 |
| PIOVAN UK LIMITED | 47 |
| ADDITIVE - X LIMITED | 44 |
| T H PLASTICS LIMITED | 43 |
| AMMERAAL BELTECH LIMITED | 43 |
| STRAUMANN LIMITED | 39 |
| MONSTER GROUP (UK) LIMITED | 39 |
| FARNELL ELECTRONIC COMPONENTS LIMITED | 39 |
| INSTANT MAKR LTD | 38 |
| MAGUIRE EUROPE SALES 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 | 242 |
| 54m+ | 194 |
| 0-1m | 88 |
| 15m-54m | 88 |
| Other | 29 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| China | 23,690,128 |
| United States | 23,247,071 |
| Germany | 8,827,485 |
| India | 8,714,486 |
| France | 7,961,767 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| China | 12,639,682 | 11,050,446 | -1,589,236 |
| United States | 9,095,052 | 14,152,019 | +5,056,967 |
| Germany | 5,284,480 | 3,543,005 | -1,741,475 |
| India | 3,883,865 | 4,830,621 | +946,756 |
| France | 2,609,211 | 5,352,556 | +2,743,345 |
| Spain | 2,043,491 | 2,437,967 | +394,476 |
| Poland | 1,483,344 | 2,485,929 | +1,002,585 |
| Italy | 1,692,919 | 2,241,237 | +548,318 |
| Mexico | 1,533,189 | 2,100,207 | +567,018 |
| Ireland | 1,586,771 | 1,619,050 | +32,279 |
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 | 2,085 |
| 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 | 1,885 | 1,724 | -161 |
| XI | 1,284 | 801 | -483 |
| 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) | 67,625,012 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 54,237,812 |
| Air transport | 15,993,160 |
| Road transport | 30,998 |
| Other | 6,207 |
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) | 29,579,569 | 38,045,443 | +8,465,874 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 24,828,826 | 29,408,986 | +4,580,160 |
| Air transport | 9,673,583 | 6,319,577 | -3,354,006 |
| Road transport | 30,998 | 0 | -30,998 |
| Other | 3,225 | 2,982 | -243 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 40,229,230 |
| London Gateway Port | 28,153,030 |
| Southampton | 20,544,620 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 12,178,209 |
| Felixstowe | 10,619,639 |
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 | 18,905,219 | 21,324,011 | +2,418,792 |
| London Gateway Port | 10,417,996 | 17,735,034 | +7,317,038 |
| Southampton | 6,802,700 | 13,741,920 | +6,939,220 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 7,783,321 | 4,394,888 | -3,388,433 |
| Felixstowe | 9,842,333 | 777,306 | -9,065,027 |
| Liverpool Docks | 3,012,175 | 5,441,022 | +2,428,847 |
| Immingham Docks | 2,554,657 | 3,588,284 | +1,033,627 |
| Dover | 1,196,327 | 2,167,634 | +971,307 |
| East Midlands Airport | 1,064,024 | 642,878 | -421,146 |
| Holyhead | 993,608 | 615,180 | -378,428 |
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