Import/export HS code 847981: Metal treatment machines
Machines for treating metal, including electric wire coil-winders
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Germany | 8,845,356 |
| Switzerland | 7,724,043 |
| Italy | 3,504,113 |
| Austria | 3,361,216 |
| China | 2,875,218 |
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 | 3,532,830 | 5,312,526 | +1,779,696 |
| Switzerland | 3,735,199 | 3,988,844 | +253,645 |
| Italy | 948,045 | 2,556,068 | +1,608,023 |
| Austria | 13,474 | 3,347,742 | +3,334,268 |
| China | 1,308,517 | 1,566,701 | +258,184 |
| France | 1,602,373 | 1,159,219 | -443,154 |
| United States | 666,195 | 1,292,305 | +626,110 |
| Sweden | 27,352 | 1,798,267 | +1,770,915 |
| Poland | 42,401 | 1,715,144 | +1,672,743 |
| Netherlands | 718,893 | 487,919 | -230,974 |
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 | 9,023,834 |
| Switzerland | 7,503,066 |
| Italy | 5,144,396 |
| China | 3,206,949 |
| United States | 2,149,956 |
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 | 3,644,174 | 5,379,660 | +1,735,486 |
| Switzerland | 3,658,115 | 3,844,951 | +186,836 |
| Italy | 2,429,599 | 2,714,797 | +285,198 |
| China | 1,476,534 | 1,730,415 | +253,881 |
| United States | 655,873 | 1,494,083 | +838,210 |
| Sweden | 27,352 | 1,798,267 | +1,770,915 |
| Poland | 36,612 | 1,706,087 | +1,669,475 |
| United Kingdom | 459,534 | 793,087 | +333,553 |
| France | 288,550 | 806,258 | +517,708 |
| Austria | 13,474 | 712,379 | +698,905 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| West Midlands | 23 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 16 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 13 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 12 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 11 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Midlands | 16 | 14 | -2 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 9 | 9 | +0 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 8 | 7 | -1 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 7 | 7 | +0 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 6 | 7 | +1 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 5 | 10 | +5 |
| Greater Manchester | 7 | 6 | -1 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 9 | 5 | -4 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 6 | 4 | -2 |
| Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear | 3 | 7 | +4 |
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) | 20,351,286 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 9,363,328 |
| Air transport | 4,263,397 |
| Road transport | 4,009,875 |
| Other | 2,660,081 |
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) | 7,928,357 | 12,422,929 | +4,494,572 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 3,775,909 | 5,587,419 | +1,811,510 |
| Air transport | 1,764,562 | 2,498,835 | +734,273 |
| Road transport | 1,359,275 | 2,650,600 | +1,291,325 |
| Other | 46,484 | 2,613,597 | +2,567,113 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover | 12,055,946 |
| ZLC | 5,498,309 |
| 000 | 2,660,081 |
| London Gateway Port | 2,349,212 |
| Immingham Docks | 2,347,528 |
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 | 5,685,363 | 6,370,583 | +685,220 |
| ZLC | 2,306,580 | 3,191,729 | +885,149 |
| 000 | 46,484 | 2,613,597 | +2,567,113 |
| London Gateway Port | 464,705 | 1,884,507 | +1,419,802 |
| Immingham Docks | 235,733 | 2,111,795 | +1,876,062 |
| Felixstowe | 777,917 | 1,273,677 | +495,760 |
| Hull | 23,098 | 1,739,380 | +1,716,282 |
| Eurotunnel | 269,218 | 1,338,430 | +1,069,212 |
| Killingholme | 359,072 | 956,783 | +597,711 |
| Thamesport | 815,237 | 297,148 | -518,089 |
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 | 55 |
| Manufacture of electrical equipment | 32 |
| Manufacture of machinery and equipment n.e.c. | 29 |
| Manufacture of fabricated metal products, except machinery and equipment | 20 |
| Manufacture of computer, electronic and optical products | 18 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 31 |
| 2025-11 | 29 |
| 2025-10 | 28 |
| 2025-09 | 27 |
| 2025-08 | 27 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| TURNER ELECTRONICS LIMITED | 116 |
| CABLESPEED LIMITED | 49 |
| SERIES 4 LIMITED | 47 |
| CONDUCTIX-WAMPFLER LTD | 39 |
| PHOENIX CONTACT LIMITED | 35 |
| WEIDMULLER LIMITED | 34 |
| CST AUTOMATION LIMITED | 34 |
| WHITELEGG MACHINES LIMITED | 26 |
| SPECTRUM TECHNOLOGIES LIMITED | 24 |
| INGRID WEST MACHINERY LIMITED | 24 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 106 |
| 54m+ | 75 |
| 0-1m | 32 |
| 15m-54m | 30 |
| Other | 9 |
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 | 6,477,803 |
| Germany | 2,813,285 |
| Peru | 1,719,692 |
| Netherlands | 1,146,327 |
| France | 1,077,820 |
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 | 2,351,562 | 4,126,241 | +1,774,679 |
| Germany | 1,942,939 | 870,346 | -1,072,593 |
| Peru | 900,119 | 819,573 | -80,546 |
| Netherlands | 502,782 | 643,545 | +140,763 |
| France | 384,065 | 693,755 | +309,690 |
| Poland | 549,539 | 380,046 | -169,493 |
| Spain | 630,142 | 244,777 | -385,365 |
| Kazakhstan | 769,802 | 0 | -769,802 |
| Norway | 301,568 | 406,285 | +104,717 |
| Ireland | 340,828 | 290,229 | -50,599 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Switzerland | 40,530 |
| Germany | 2,772 |
| China | 63 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Switzerland | 40,530 | 0 | -40,530 |
| Germany | 0 | 2,772 | +2,772 |
| China | 0 | 63 | +63 |
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) | 8,491,487 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 7,400,459 |
| Air transport | 7,156,264 |
| Other | 47,440 |
| Road transport | 7,355 |
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) | 5,198,246 | 3,293,241 | -1,905,005 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 2,901,586 | 4,498,873 | +1,597,287 |
| Air transport | 3,603,518 | 3,552,746 | -50,772 |
| Other | 44,605 | 2,835 | -41,770 |
| Road transport | 7,355 | 0 | -7,355 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 6,815,276 |
| East Midlands Airport | 3,591,271 |
| London Gateway Port | 2,493,223 |
| Southampton | 2,413,642 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 2,104,977 |
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 | 4,504,463 | 2,310,813 | -2,193,650 |
| East Midlands Airport | 1,779,699 | 1,811,572 | +31,873 |
| London Gateway Port | 1,708,352 | 784,871 | -923,481 |
| Southampton | 85,805 | 2,327,837 | +2,242,032 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 1,162,902 | 942,075 | -220,827 |
| London Stansted Airport | 426,797 | 482,207 | +55,410 |
| Liverpool Docks | 358,942 | 533,990 | +175,048 |
| Felixstowe | 196,210 | 537,673 | +341,463 |
| Immingham Docks | 291,560 | 296,029 | +4,469 |
| ZLC | 174,746 | 246,478 | +71,732 |
Quick facts
HS code: 847981
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Machines for treating metal, including electric wire coil-winders