Import/export HS code 847910: Construction machinery
Machines used for public works, building, and similar construction activities
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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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Germany | 107,849,674 |
| Sweden | 24,063,865 |
| United States | 23,662,671 |
| Italy | 16,659,602 |
| Netherlands | 8,699,586 |
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 | 58,215,937 | 49,633,737 | -8,582,200 |
| Sweden | 4,295,725 | 19,768,140 | +15,472,415 |
| United States | 16,252,715 | 7,409,956 | -8,842,759 |
| Italy | 9,053,547 | 7,606,055 | -1,447,492 |
| Netherlands | 4,300,825 | 4,398,761 | +97,936 |
| France | 2,064,737 | 6,170,018 | +4,105,281 |
| China | 2,751,023 | 4,367,624 | +1,616,601 |
| Denmark | 3,200,867 | 1,697,129 | -1,503,738 |
| Belgium | 1,492,007 | 1,184,557 | -307,450 |
| Finland | 1,331,599 | 888,575 | -443,024 |
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 | 110,070,263 |
| United States | 27,942,991 |
| Sweden | 22,613,588 |
| Italy | 18,670,595 |
| China | 8,357,976 |
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 | 56,283,451 | 53,786,812 | -2,496,639 |
| United States | 18,549,619 | 9,393,372 | -9,156,247 |
| Sweden | 3,574,420 | 19,039,168 | +15,464,748 |
| Italy | 10,689,823 | 7,980,772 | -2,709,051 |
| China | 3,479,253 | 4,878,723 | +1,399,470 |
| Netherlands | 3,085,933 | 2,835,080 | -250,853 |
| Denmark | 3,166,446 | 1,364,298 | -1,802,148 |
| France | 1,763,496 | 1,995,236 | +231,740 |
| Finland | 1,059,869 | 655,051 | -404,818 |
| Poland | 680,242 | 937,898 | +257,656 |
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 | 21 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 16 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 15 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 15 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 14 |
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 | 17 | 9 | -8 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 12 | 11 | -1 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 12 | 6 | -6 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 11 | 12 | +1 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 11 | 9 | -2 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 9 | 10 | +1 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 9 | 9 | +0 |
| Essex | 5 | 9 | +4 |
| Greater Manchester | 6 | 10 | +4 |
| Kent | 8 | 9 | +1 |
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) | 157,225,107 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 52,444,219 |
| Air transport | 6,915,690 |
| Other | 1,670,640 |
| Road transport | 427,229 |
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) | 84,003,045 | 73,222,062 | -10,780,983 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 20,573,873 | 31,870,346 | +11,296,473 |
| Air transport | 3,346,589 | 3,569,101 | +222,512 |
| Other | 582,291 | 1,088,349 | +506,058 |
| Road transport | 303,509 | 123,720 | -179,789 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover | 73,550,921 |
| Felixstowe | 49,038,821 |
| Immingham Docks | 32,832,707 |
| Southampton | 21,220,082 |
| Liverpool Docks | 7,190,781 |
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 | 37,663,897 | 35,887,024 | -1,776,873 |
| Felixstowe | 25,508,818 | 23,530,003 | -1,978,815 |
| Immingham Docks | 8,851,168 | 23,981,539 | +15,130,371 |
| Southampton | 12,545,724 | 8,674,358 | -3,871,366 |
| Liverpool Docks | 4,851,189 | 2,339,592 | -2,511,597 |
| Eurotunnel | 4,029,113 | 2,014,679 | -2,014,434 |
| Harwich | 2,169,850 | 1,549,492 | -620,358 |
| Hull | 2,553,351 | 1,061,263 | -1,492,088 |
| London | 1,773,045 | 1,175,521 | -597,524 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 1,238,896 | 963,573 | -275,323 |
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 | 111 |
| Manufacture of machinery and equipment n.e.c. | 30 |
| Specialised construction activities | 30 |
| Repair and installation of machinery and equipment | 25 |
| Manufacture of fabricated metal products, except machinery and equipment | 19 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2025-11 | 50 |
| 2025-10 | 71 |
| 2025-09 | 59 |
| 2025-08 | 58 |
| 2025-07 | 60 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| DOPAG (U.K.) LIMITED | 84 |
| FINNING (UK) LTD. | 69 |
| SOMERO ENTERPRISES LIMITED | 66 |
| MBW EUROPE LTD | 65 |
| BOMAG (GREAT BRITAIN) LIMITED | 55 |
| MULTIQUIP (UK) LIMITED | 54 |
| WACKER NEUSON LIMITED | 47 |
| SPEEDCRETE CONCRETE PUMPING LIMITED | 47 |
| RSM LINING SUPPLIES GLOBAL LTD | 46 |
| WIRTGEN LIMITED | 45 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 159 |
| 54m+ | 80 |
| 0-1m | 44 |
| 15m-54m | 42 |
| Other | 12 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Ireland | 11,367,724 |
| Germany | 9,066,042 |
| Netherlands | 7,259,812 |
| United States | 7,146,104 |
| Italy | 5,321,240 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ireland | 6,651,113 | 4,716,611 | -1,934,502 |
| Germany | 4,953,217 | 4,112,825 | -840,392 |
| Netherlands | 2,625,158 | 4,634,654 | +2,009,496 |
| United States | 4,778,803 | 2,367,301 | -2,411,502 |
| Italy | 1,771,626 | 3,549,614 | +1,777,988 |
| France | 1,332,150 | 2,217,245 | +885,095 |
| United Arab Emirates | 1,616,310 | 1,107,326 | -508,984 |
| Singapore | 1,240,262 | 1,287,985 | +47,723 |
| Saudi Arabia | 1,167,717 | 1,235,001 | +67,284 |
| Norway | 1,047,220 | 1,178,744 | +131,524 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| XI | 1,426,192 |
| Nicaragua | 41,924 |
| XU | 22,350 |
| Belgium | 6,802 |
| United States | 5,617 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| XI | 1,026,897 | 399,295 | -627,602 |
| Nicaragua | 41,924 | 0 | -41,924 |
| XU | 8,306 | 14,044 | +5,738 |
| Belgium | 6,783 | 19 | -6,764 |
| United States | 3,354 | 2,263 | -1,091 |
| China | 1,051 | 2,389 | +1,338 |
| Ireland | 2,272 | 0 | -2,272 |
| Poland | 0 | 891 | +891 |
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) | 39,874,921 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 27,991,082 |
| Air transport | 10,512,648 |
| Other | 1,509,488 |
| Road transport | 19,814 |
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) | 18,812,465 | 21,062,456 | +2,249,991 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 17,514,841 | 10,476,241 | -7,038,600 |
| Air transport | 7,149,372 | 3,363,276 | -3,786,096 |
| Other | 1,090,587 | 418,901 | -671,686 |
| Road transport | 19,814 | 0 | -19,814 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 16,756,998 |
| Immingham Docks | 12,113,905 |
| London Gateway Port | 8,947,576 |
| Liverpool Docks | 8,801,004 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 5,454,869 |
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 | 7,077,412 | 9,679,586 | +2,602,174 |
| Immingham Docks | 6,788,378 | 5,325,527 | -1,462,851 |
| London Gateway Port | 4,632,737 | 4,314,839 | -317,898 |
| Liverpool Docks | 5,361,148 | 3,439,856 | -1,921,292 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 3,407,777 | 2,047,092 | -1,360,685 |
| Felixstowe | 3,326,753 | 1,933,779 | -1,392,974 |
| Southampton | 1,948,327 | 2,206,510 | +258,183 |
| East Midlands Airport | 2,893,743 | 731,370 | -2,162,373 |
| Holyhead | 1,357,073 | 1,524,935 | +167,862 |
| Dover | 1,105,629 | 929,919 | -175,710 |
Quick facts
HS code: 847910
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Machines used for public works, building, and similar construction activities