Import/export HS code 847950: Industrial robots
Robots used in industrial settings for various tasks, not covered elsewhere
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 | 33,736,117 |
| Germany | 25,583,175 |
| Sweden | 24,759,275 |
| Denmark | 24,302,317 |
| Netherlands | 19,626,992 |
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 | 13,438,158 | 20,297,959 | +6,859,801 |
| Germany | 14,134,377 | 11,448,798 | -2,685,579 |
| Sweden | 13,858,735 | 10,900,540 | -2,958,195 |
| Denmark | 12,158,160 | 12,144,157 | -14,003 |
| Netherlands | 10,181,804 | 9,445,188 | -736,616 |
| Belgium | 7,395,489 | 7,060,105 | -335,384 |
| France | 8,568,970 | 5,825,468 | -2,743,502 |
| United States | 6,006,153 | 5,674,031 | -332,122 |
| China | 3,064,097 | 6,691,868 | +3,627,771 |
| Finland | 6,339,941 | 555,801 | -5,784,140 |
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 | 35,031,441 |
| Denmark | 26,852,051 |
| Sweden | 23,877,068 |
| Germany | 19,631,505 |
| United States | 16,675,505 |
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 | 14,050,731 | 20,980,710 | +6,929,979 |
| Denmark | 12,266,075 | 14,585,976 | +2,319,901 |
| Sweden | 15,714,295 | 8,162,773 | -7,551,522 |
| Germany | 10,216,734 | 9,414,771 | -801,963 |
| United States | 8,220,021 | 8,455,484 | +235,463 |
| China | 5,699,324 | 9,270,339 | +3,571,015 |
| Belgium | 6,403,375 | 6,679,225 | +275,850 |
| Netherlands | 6,232,640 | 6,117,347 | -115,293 |
| Japan | 5,236,264 | 5,719,421 | +483,157 |
| France | 6,526,719 | 3,897,794 | -2,628,925 |
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 | 51 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 29 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 28 |
| Inner London - West | 26 |
| Greater Manchester | 23 |
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 | 32 | 34 | +2 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 21 | 20 | -1 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 20 | 19 | -1 |
| Inner London - West | 12 | 19 | +7 |
| Greater Manchester | 18 | 15 | -3 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 15 | 16 | +1 |
| West Midlands | 14 | 16 | +2 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 15 | 13 | -2 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 8 | 14 | +6 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 12 | 10 | -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) | 148,579,607 |
| Air transport | 48,390,145 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 35,851,804 |
| Other | 1,056,894 |
| Road transport | 377,743 |
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) | 79,283,916 | 69,295,691 | -9,988,225 |
| Air transport | 24,525,788 | 23,864,357 | -661,431 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 12,723,882 | 23,127,922 | +10,404,040 |
| Other | 411,665 | 645,229 | +233,564 |
| Road transport | 198,419 | 179,324 | -19,095 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover | 63,948,990 |
| Immingham Docks | 41,270,828 |
| Eurotunnel | 26,449,854 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 15,191,011 |
| East Midlands Airport | 11,840,559 |
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 | 35,773,857 | 28,175,133 | -7,598,724 |
| Immingham Docks | 21,132,481 | 20,138,347 | -994,134 |
| Eurotunnel | 10,519,415 | 15,930,439 | +5,411,024 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 7,467,458 | 7,723,553 | +256,095 |
| East Midlands Airport | 5,696,056 | 6,144,503 | +448,447 |
| Thamesport | 5,392,113 | 4,082,797 | -1,309,316 |
| Birmingham Airport | 4,823,829 | 4,508,206 | -315,623 |
| Felixstowe | 4,474,515 | 2,912,675 | -1,561,840 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 3,339,651 | 2,612,280 | -727,371 |
| London Stansted Airport | 3,126,135 | 2,616,837 | -509,298 |
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 | 83 |
| Manufacture of machinery and equipment n.e.c. | 62 |
| Manufacture of computer, electronic and optical products | 39 |
| Architectural and engineering activities; technical testing and analysis | 38 |
| Repair and installation of machinery and equipment | 32 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2025-11 | 69 |
| 2025-10 | 77 |
| 2025-09 | 64 |
| 2025-08 | 74 |
| 2025-07 | 68 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| ABB LIMITED | 103 |
| OK INTERNATIONAL LIMITED | 60 |
| NACHI EUROPE GMBH | 60 |
| ELLSWORTH ADHESIVES LIMITED | 59 |
| W M H TRANSMISSIONS LIMITED | 49 |
| RARUK AUTOMATION LIMITED | 48 |
| KUKA ROBOTICS UK LTD | 47 |
| OMRON ELECTRONICS LIMITED | 46 |
| FANUC UK LIMITED | 44 |
| APPLIED AUTOMATION (UK) LIMITED | 44 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 54m+ | 215 |
| 1m-15m | 187 |
| 15m-54m | 49 |
| Other | 39 |
| 0-1m | 38 |
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 | 89,145,243 |
| Czechia | 12,543,417 |
| Japan | 10,845,871 |
| France | 8,579,655 |
| Ireland | 8,511,867 |
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 | 47,766,216 | 41,379,027 | -6,387,189 |
| Czechia | 3,173,361 | 9,370,056 | +6,196,695 |
| Japan | 7,740,121 | 3,105,750 | -4,634,371 |
| France | 6,129,637 | 2,450,018 | -3,679,619 |
| Ireland | 5,225,239 | 3,286,628 | -1,938,611 |
| India | 3,433,633 | 4,310,012 | +876,379 |
| Germany | 4,044,547 | 2,851,779 | -1,192,768 |
| Sweden | 4,993,569 | 1,777,806 | -3,215,763 |
| South Korea | 560,856 | 4,700,836 | +4,139,980 |
| Netherlands | 3,199,574 | 1,915,967 | -1,283,607 |
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 | 11,861 |
| XU | 3,523 |
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 | 11,861 | 0 | -11,861 |
| XU | 3,523 | 0 | -3,523 |
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 | 80,220,087 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 60,099,722 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 56,015,827 |
| Road transport | 68,500 |
| Other | 15,384 |
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 | 47,963,365 | 32,256,722 | -15,706,643 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 33,362,211 | 26,737,511 | -6,624,700 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 24,465,050 | 31,550,777 | +7,085,727 |
| Road transport | 68,500 | 0 | -68,500 |
| Other | 15,384 | 0 | -15,384 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| London Heathrow Airport | 69,255,013 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 40,552,323 |
| Southampton | 16,560,914 |
| London Gateway Port | 15,206,044 |
| Liverpool Docks | 11,790,386 |
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 | 41,600,900 | 27,654,113 | -13,946,787 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 20,840,629 | 19,711,694 | -1,128,935 |
| Southampton | 6,380,122 | 10,180,792 | +3,800,670 |
| London Gateway Port | 1,826,131 | 13,379,913 | +11,553,782 |
| Liverpool Docks | 11,643,815 | 146,571 | -11,497,244 |
| Felixstowe | 1,926,266 | 6,354,722 | +4,428,456 |
| Dover | 3,684,476 | 2,056,506 | -1,627,970 |
| Immingham Docks | 5,221,299 | 517,018 | -4,704,281 |
| East Midlands Airport | 1,915,143 | 1,942,271 | +27,128 |
| Holyhead | 1,915,092 | 1,298,256 | -616,836 |
Quick facts
HS code: 847950
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Robots used in industrial settings for various tasks, not covered elsewhere