Import/export HS code 8454: Machines for metal casting and molding
Equipment used in metallurgy or metal foundries, including converters, ladles, and casting machines
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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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Italy | 6,863,238 |
| Germany | 6,595,426 |
| China | 6,141,272 |
| Poland | 5,761,785 |
| Japan | 4,184,778 |
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 | 1,429,577 | 5,433,661 | +4,004,084 |
| Germany | 4,917,959 | 1,677,467 | -3,240,492 |
| China | 4,414,020 | 1,727,252 | -2,686,768 |
| Poland | 3,775,579 | 1,986,206 | -1,789,373 |
| Japan | 2,719,058 | 1,465,720 | -1,253,338 |
| United States | 1,534,740 | 1,996,229 | +461,489 |
| France | 1,089,158 | 1,999,998 | +910,840 |
| Spain | 1,722,673 | 1,252,859 | -469,814 |
| Switzerland | 1,099,129 | 244,527 | -854,602 |
| Netherlands | 774,922 | 428,981 | -345,941 |
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 | 9,359,235 |
| China | 7,191,153 |
| Italy | 6,747,642 |
| Poland | 4,737,726 |
| Japan | 4,252,037 |
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 | 5,953,730 | 3,405,505 | -2,548,225 |
| China | 5,071,172 | 2,119,981 | -2,951,191 |
| Italy | 1,676,724 | 5,070,918 | +3,394,194 |
| Poland | 2,742,276 | 1,995,450 | -746,826 |
| Japan | 2,748,610 | 1,503,427 | -1,245,183 |
| United States | 1,675,702 | 1,984,315 | +308,613 |
| Sweden | 446,599 | 698,739 | +252,140 |
| Canada | 1,036,754 | 97,058 | -939,696 |
| France | 667,959 | 126,152 | -541,807 |
| Switzerland | 501,090 | 211,775 | -289,315 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| West Midlands | 17 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 12 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 10 |
| Inner London - West | 9 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 9 |
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 | 13 | 9 | -4 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 7 | 9 | +2 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 6 | 8 | +2 |
| Inner London - West | 5 | 7 | +2 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 5 | 6 | +1 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 7 | 3 | -4 |
| Essex | 3 | 6 | +3 |
| Greater Manchester | 3 | 5 | +2 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 3 | 6 | +3 |
| West Yorkshire | 5 | 2 | -3 |
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) | 21,805,135 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 11,695,961 |
| Air transport | 6,317,492 |
| Other | 5,610,684 |
| Road transport | 224,130 |
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) | 10,426,547 | 11,378,588 | +952,041 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 7,806,645 | 3,889,316 | -3,917,329 |
| Air transport | 3,479,361 | 2,838,131 | -641,230 |
| Other | 4,017,764 | 1,592,920 | -2,424,844 |
| Road transport | 56,641 | 167,489 | +110,848 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover | 9,742,194 |
| 000 | 5,610,684 |
| Immingham Docks | 5,361,616 |
| Belfast Port | 4,156,233 |
| Felixstowe | 3,736,064 |
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 | 3,873,626 | 5,868,568 | +1,994,942 |
| 000 | 4,017,764 | 1,592,920 | -2,424,844 |
| Immingham Docks | 4,123,990 | 1,237,626 | -2,886,364 |
| Belfast Port | 2,524,727 | 1,631,506 | -893,221 |
| Felixstowe | 1,636,633 | 2,099,431 | +462,798 |
| Southampton | 1,807,347 | 382,363 | -1,424,984 |
| East Midlands Airport | 1,176,328 | 556,350 | -619,978 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 791,543 | 829,358 | +37,815 |
| Killingholme | 722,294 | 803,637 | +81,343 |
| Eurotunnel | 844,793 | 418,470 | -426,323 |
Importer companies by SIC division
What this shows: Industry breakdown (SIC divisions) of importing companies.
Top 5 values
| SIC | Companies |
|---|---|
|
Manufacture of basic metals
|
38 |
|
Manufacture of fabricated metal products, except machinery and equipment
|
24 |
|
Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles
|
20 |
|
Other manufacturing
|
14 |
|
Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles
|
13 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-05 | 38 |
| 2026-04 | 37 |
| 2026-03 | 34 |
| 2026-02 | 33 |
| 2026-01 | 24 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| RYOBI ALUMINIUM CASTING (UK), LIMITED | 119 |
| TBS ENGINEERING LIMITED | 113 |
| NOVELIS UK LTD | 104 |
| ENERSYS HOLDINGS UK LTD | 102 |
| RAUTOMEAD LIMITED | 91 |
| SPECIAL METALS WIGGIN LIMITED | 67 |
| TATA STEEL UK LIMITED | 60 |
| GS YUASA BATTERY EUROPE LIMITED | 59 |
| HONDA OF THE U.K. MANUFACTURING LIMITED | 56 |
| CASTALUM LIMITED | 55 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 54m+ | 64 |
| 1m-15m | 59 |
| 15m-54m | 22 |
| 0-1m | 14 |
| 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| United States | 18,554,871 |
| Mexico | 5,980,957 |
| China | 3,047,566 |
| India | 3,044,621 |
| Spain | 2,723,143 |
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 | 6,885,516 | 11,669,355 | +4,783,839 |
| Mexico | 3,137,518 | 2,843,439 | -294,079 |
| China | 2,368,677 | 678,889 | -1,689,788 |
| India | 696,269 | 2,348,352 | +1,652,083 |
| Spain | 749,998 | 1,973,145 | +1,223,147 |
| United Arab Emirates | 1,426,247 | 44,317 | -1,381,930 |
| Italy | 1,188,065 | 207,172 | -980,893 |
| Croatia | 1,072,083 | 189,600 | -882,483 |
| Germany | 788,603 | 411,446 | -377,157 |
| Belgium | 635,270 | 525,722 | -109,548 |
Export volume by transport
What this shows: Export value by transport mode used to ship goods from the UK.
Top 5 values
| Transport | £ |
|---|---|
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 26,167,005 |
| Air transport | 13,494,967 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 9,965,401 |
| Other | 19 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 12,406,094 | 13,760,911 | +1,354,817 |
| Air transport | 6,205,215 | 7,289,752 | +1,084,537 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 5,954,507 | 4,010,894 | -1,943,613 |
| Other | 0 | 19 | +19 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Southampton | 13,355,475 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 8,847,219 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 8,395,737 |
| Liverpool Docks | 5,785,606 |
| London Gateway Port | 3,406,658 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Southampton | 6,374,658 | 6,980,817 | +606,159 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 3,515,867 | 5,331,352 | +1,815,485 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 4,903,389 | 3,492,348 | -1,411,041 |
| Liverpool Docks | 1,388,756 | 4,396,850 | +3,008,094 |
| London Gateway Port | 1,293,667 | 2,112,991 | +819,324 |
| East Midlands Airport | 1,517,241 | 857,639 | -659,602 |
| Felixstowe | 2,069,100 | 165,653 | -1,903,447 |
| Grangemouth Docks | 1,396,252 | 3,783 | -1,392,469 |
| ZLC | 475,231 | 407,327 | -67,904 |
| Immingham Docks | 389,343 | 372,600 | -16,743 |
Related HS codes
What this shows: Sibling or child HS codes in the same classification branch.
Quick facts
HS code: 8454
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Equipment used in metallurgy or metal foundries, including converters, ladles, and casting machines