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 | 585,310 |
| 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 | 203,094 | 382,216 | +179,122 |
| Norway | 482,675 | 44,034 | -438,641 |
| China | 90,783 | 241,499 | +150,716 |
| France | 113,207 | 140,190 | +26,983 |
| Indonesia | 78,755 | 143,195 | +64,440 |
| Germany | 9,840 | 203,128 | +193,288 |
| Belgium | 85,000 | 31,559 | -53,441 |
| Denmark | 33,974 | 76,910 | +42,936 |
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 | 450,796 |
| 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 | 243,449 | 207,347 | -36,102 |
| China | 120,768 | 266,998 | +146,230 |
| Germany | 86,213 | 194,688 | +108,475 |
| Denmark | 33,974 | 76,910 | +42,936 |
| United Kingdom | 0 | 108,475 | +108,475 |
| South Korea | 38,153 | 53,947 | +15,794 |
| Taiwan | 37,184 | 52,227 | +15,043 |
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 | 5 |
| Greater Manchester | 4 |
| 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 | 2 | 3 | +1 |
| Greater Manchester | 1 | 3 | +2 |
| Cheshire | 0 | 2 | +2 |
| Cumbria | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 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 |
| South East Wales | 1 | 1 | +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) | 3,365,056 |
| Air transport | 2,190,354 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,501,638 |
| 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) | 379,319 | 2,985,737 | +2,606,418 |
| Air transport | 361,659 | 1,828,695 | +1,467,036 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 904,666 | 596,972 | -307,694 |
| Road transport | 1,970 | 59,266 | +57,296 |
| Other | 149 | 86 | -63 |
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 | 433,459 |
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 | 6,828 | 2,464,423 | +2,457,595 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 349,244 | 1,779,113 | +1,429,869 |
| Aberdeen Docks | 482,675 | 44,034 | -438,641 |
| Felixstowe | 162,664 | 346,602 | +183,938 |
| Eurotunnel | 264,525 | 168,934 | -95,591 |
| Immingham Docks | 0 | 325,101 | +325,101 |
| Southampton | 181,032 | 28,629 | -152,403 |
| Hull | 66,890 | 42,009 | -24,881 |
| 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 |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 2 |
| 2025-11 | 6 |
| 2025-10 | 5 |
| 2025-09 | 5 |
| 2025-08 | 2 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| S & R TRADELINK LIMITED | 34 |
| 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+ | 12 |
| 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 | 6,507,929 |
| Germany | 2,764,958 |
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 | 5,410,643 | 2,579,441 | -2,831,202 |
| United States | 1,109,618 | 5,398,311 | +4,288,693 |
| Germany | 2,707,465 | 57,493 | -2,649,972 |
| Japan | 1,413,239 | 0 | -1,413,239 |
| China | 1,010,000 | 39,894 | -970,106 |
| Netherlands | 468,225 | 315,166 | -153,059 |
| France | 550,563 | 84,357 | -466,206 |
| 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| 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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | 21,177,812 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 15,669,798 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 9,955,440 |
| Road transport | 210,000 |
| Other | 1,167 |
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 | 18,347,164 | 2,830,648 | -15,516,516 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 4,833,398 | 10,836,400 | +6,003,002 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 3,553,808 | 6,401,632 | +2,847,824 |
| Road transport | 210,000 | 0 | -210,000 |
| Other | 605 | 562 | -43 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| London Heathrow Airport | 20,704,300 |
| 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 | 18,044,197 | 2,660,103 | -15,384,094 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 4,123,339 | 10,529,618 | +6,406,279 |
| 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 | 252,529 | 147,699 | -104,830 |
| Immingham Docks | 0 | 305,782 | +305,782 |
| Dover | 302,434 | 0 | -302,434 |
| ZLC | 214,000 | 22,846 | -191,154 |
| Holyhead | 236,414 | 0 | -236,414 |
Quick facts
HS code: 847810
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Machines specifically designed for processing tobacco