Import/export HS code 847810: Tobacco machinery
Machines specifically designed for processing tobacco
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Italy | 2,316,135 |
| South Africa | 1,951,832 |
| Netherlands | 597,941 |
| Norway | 526,709 |
| China | 332,282 |
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 | 2,050 | 2,314,085 | +2,312,035 |
| South Africa | 308,477 | 1,643,355 | +1,334,878 |
| Netherlands | 212,079 | 385,862 | +173,783 |
| Norway | 482,675 | 44,034 | -438,641 |
| China | 90,783 | 241,499 | +150,716 |
| France | 111,916 | 138,499 | +26,583 |
| Indonesia | 78,755 | 143,195 | +64,440 |
| Germany | 9,840 | 171,425 | +161,585 |
| Denmark | 33,974 | 76,910 | +42,936 |
| Belgium | 85,000 | 21,529 | -63,471 |
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 | 2,312,158 |
| South Africa | 1,896,202 |
| Norway | 832,491 |
| Indonesia | 459,318 |
| China | 387,766 |
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 | 1,096 | 2,311,062 | +2,309,966 |
| South Africa | 308,477 | 1,587,725 | +1,279,248 |
| Norway | 482,675 | 349,816 | -132,859 |
| Indonesia | 251,425 | 207,893 | -43,532 |
| China | 117,207 | 270,559 | +153,352 |
| Germany | 86,213 | 162,985 | +76,772 |
| Denmark | 33,974 | 76,910 | +42,936 |
| United Kingdom | 0 | 108,475 | +108,475 |
| South Korea | 38,153 | 53,947 | +15,794 |
| Poland | 0 | 88,638 | +88,638 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 4 |
| Greater Manchester | 3 |
| Cheshire | 2 |
| Cumbria | 2 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 2 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 1 | 3 | +2 |
| Greater Manchester | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| Cheshire | 0 | 2 | +2 |
| Cumbria | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| North Yorkshire | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| Outer London - East and North East | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 0 | 2 | +2 |
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) | 3,374,705 |
| Air transport | 2,188,968 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,459,905 |
| Road transport | 61,236 |
| Other | 235 |
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) | 384,776 | 2,989,929 | +2,605,153 |
| Air transport | 358,098 | 1,830,870 | +1,472,772 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 877,281 | 582,624 | -294,657 |
| Road transport | 1,970 | 59,266 | +57,296 |
| Other | 128 | 107 | -21 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover | 2,471,251 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 2,128,357 |
| Aberdeen Docks | 526,709 |
| Felixstowe | 509,266 |
| Eurotunnel | 443,108 |
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 | 3,182 | 2,468,069 | +2,464,887 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 345,683 | 1,782,674 | +1,436,991 |
| Aberdeen Docks | 482,675 | 44,034 | -438,641 |
| Felixstowe | 162,664 | 346,602 | +183,938 |
| Eurotunnel | 275,865 | 167,243 | -108,622 |
| Immingham Docks | 0 | 325,101 | +325,101 |
| Southampton | 153,647 | 56,014 | -97,633 |
| Hull | 66,890 | 31,979 | -34,911 |
| Purfleet | 85,000 | 0 | -85,000 |
| Killingholme | 0 | 66,166 | +66,166 |
Importer companies by SIC division
What this shows: Industry breakdown (SIC divisions) of importing companies.
Top 5 values
| SIC | Companies |
|---|---|
| Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 13 |
| Manufacture of machinery and equipment n.e.c. | 8 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 3 |
| Manufacture of chemicals and chemical products | 2 |
| Manufacture of computer, electronic and optical products | 2 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2025-11 | 6 |
| 2025-10 | 5 |
| 2025-09 | 5 |
| 2025-08 | 2 |
| 2025-07 | 5 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| S & R TRADELINK LIMITED | 33 |
| IMPERIAL TOBACCO LIMITED | 21 |
| BRITISH-AMERICAN TOBACCO (HOLDINGS) LIMITED | 16 |
| VIR LTD | 16 |
| BULL BRAND LIMITED | 14 |
| REPUBLIC TECHNOLOGIES (UK) LIMITED | 14 |
| KÖRBER TECHNOLOGIES LIMITED | 12 |
| SPANFAIR LIMITED | 5 |
| PROCO-STS LIMITED | 5 |
| CARBON CLEAN LTD | 4 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 20 |
| 54m+ | 11 |
| 15m-54m | 7 |
| 0-1m | 3 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| South Korea | 11,455,364 |
| Italy | 10,019,432 |
| Indonesia | 7,990,084 |
| United States | 6,515,469 |
| Germany | 2,776,887 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| South Korea | 11,436,968 | 18,396 | -11,418,572 |
| Italy | 30,876 | 9,988,556 | +9,957,680 |
| Indonesia | 5,406,968 | 2,583,116 | -2,823,852 |
| United States | 1,117,158 | 5,398,311 | +4,281,153 |
| Germany | 1,969,394 | 807,493 | -1,161,901 |
| Japan | 1,413,239 | 0 | -1,413,239 |
| China | 1,010,000 | 39,894 | -970,106 |
| Netherlands | 305,680 | 485,391 | +179,711 |
| France | 0 | 634,920 | +634,920 |
| Egypt | 498,242 | 0 | -498,242 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| XU | 1,149 |
| China | 58 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| XU | 587 | 562 | -25 |
| China | 58 | 0 | -58 |
Export volume by transport
What this shows: Export value by transport mode used to ship goods from the UK.
Top 5 values
| Transport | £ |
|---|---|
| Air transport | 21,218,251 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 15,806,442 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 9,963,120 |
| Road transport | 210,000 |
| Other | 1,207 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air transport | 18,334,936 | 2,883,315 | -15,451,621 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 3,217,304 | 12,589,138 | +9,371,834 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 3,494,086 | 6,469,034 | +2,974,948 |
| Road transport | 210,000 | 0 | -210,000 |
| Other | 645 | 562 | -83 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| London Heathrow Airport | 20,725,270 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 14,652,957 |
| Southampton | 4,944,150 |
| London Gateway Port | 2,825,848 |
| Felixstowe | 2,001,752 |
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 | 18,035,197 | 2,690,073 | -15,345,124 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 2,548,260 | 12,104,697 | +9,556,437 |
| Southampton | 649,228 | 4,294,922 | +3,645,694 |
| London Gateway Port | 946,329 | 1,879,519 | +933,190 |
| Felixstowe | 1,866,902 | 134,850 | -1,732,052 |
| East Midlands Airport | 249,301 | 170,396 | -78,905 |
| Holyhead | 373,058 | 0 | -373,058 |
| Immingham Docks | 7,680 | 305,782 | +298,102 |
| Dover | 295,000 | 7,434 | -287,566 |
| ZLC | 214,000 | 22,846 | -191,154 |
Quick facts
HS code: 847810
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Machines specifically designed for processing tobacco