Import/export HS code 845410: Converters for metal processing
Machines used to convert raw metal into usable forms in metallurgy
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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 | £ |
|---|---|
| China | 1,620,227 |
| Netherlands | 430,051 |
| Czechia | 388,102 |
| United States | 182,723 |
| Germany | 152,453 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| China | 1,508,971 | 111,256 | -1,397,715 |
| Netherlands | 400,674 | 29,377 | -371,297 |
| Czechia | 70,041 | 318,061 | +248,020 |
| United States | 54,805 | 127,918 | +73,113 |
| Germany | 101,312 | 51,141 | -50,171 |
| Ireland | 26,445 | 0 | -26,445 |
| Norway | 21,749 | 4,639 | -17,110 |
| Taiwan | 18,588 | 4,080 | -14,508 |
| Poland | 5,149 | 3,398 | -1,751 |
| Spain | 0 | 8,395 | +8,395 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| China | 2,325,971 |
| United States | 193,821 |
| Poland | 121,535 |
| Germany | 120,365 |
| Taiwan | 42,247 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| China | 1,964,484 | 361,487 | -1,602,997 |
| United States | 58,854 | 134,967 | +76,113 |
| Poland | 5,149 | 116,386 | +111,237 |
| Germany | 110,097 | 10,268 | -99,829 |
| Taiwan | 26,894 | 15,353 | -11,541 |
| United Kingdom | 26,081 | 4,639 | -21,442 |
| Malaysia | 24,846 | 0 | -24,846 |
| Japan | 972 | 10,817 | +9,845 |
| Thailand | 1,649 | 4,407 | +2,758 |
| Italy | 4,848 | 0 | -4,848 |
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 | 3 |
| Inner London - West | 3 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 3 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 3 |
| 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 | 3 | 0 | -3 |
| Inner London - West | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 2 | 0 | -2 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 2 | 0 | -2 |
| East Yorkshire and Northern Lincolnshire | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Essex | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| North Wales | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Suffolk | 1 | 0 | -1 |
Import volume by transport
What this shows: Import value by transport mode used to bring goods into the UK.
Top 5 values
| Transport | £ |
|---|---|
| Other | 1,862,760 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 578,162 |
| Air transport | 267,178 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 181,745 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Other | 1,861,698 | 1,062 | -1,860,636 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 218,070 | 360,092 | +142,022 |
| Air transport | 110,297 | 156,881 | +46,584 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 38,751 | 142,994 | +104,243 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| 000 | 1,862,760 |
| Dover | 509,761 |
| London Stansted Airport | 159,570 |
| Southampton | 129,364 |
| East Midlands Airport | 53,175 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| 000 | 1,861,698 | 1,062 | -1,860,636 |
| Dover | 181,071 | 328,690 | +147,619 |
| London Stansted Airport | 47,185 | 112,385 | +65,200 |
| Southampton | 24,926 | 104,438 | +79,512 |
| East Midlands Airport | 32,451 | 20,724 | -11,727 |
| London | 5,204 | 29,261 | +24,057 |
| Eurotunnel | 3,866 | 30,009 | +26,143 |
| Holyhead | 26,445 | 0 | -26,445 |
| 499 | 2,187 | 22,428 | +20,241 |
| Thamesport | 9,698 | 9,295 | -403 |
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
|
5 |
|
Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles
|
4 |
|
Computer programming, consultancy and related activities
|
2 |
|
Manufacture of electrical equipment
|
2 |
|
Scientific research and development
|
2 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-05 | 1 |
| 2026-04 | 2 |
| 2026-03 | 3 |
| 2025-12 | 2 |
| 2025-11 | 2 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 6 |
| 54m+ | 6 |
| 0-1m | 3 |
| 15m-54m | 3 |
| Other | 2 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Canada | 549,387 |
| Saudi Arabia | 167,877 |
| Turkey | 105,216 |
| Germany | 99,116 |
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 93,732 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Canada | 3,432 | 545,955 | +542,523 |
| Saudi Arabia | 17,877 | 150,000 | +132,123 |
| Turkey | 55,216 | 50,000 | -5,216 |
| Germany | 76,876 | 22,240 | -54,636 |
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 93,732 | 0 | -93,732 |
| Ireland | 27,493 | 8,363 | -19,130 |
| Norway | 20,596 | 12,000 | -8,596 |
| United Arab Emirates | 24,526 | 0 | -24,526 |
| Finland | 18,313 | 0 | -18,313 |
| Netherlands | 15,725 | 0 | -15,725 |
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 | 931,912 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 291,602 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 10,416 |
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 | 195,802 | 736,110 | +540,308 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 214,929 | 76,673 | -138,256 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 6,633 | 3,783 | -2,850 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| London Heathrow Airport | 628,224 |
| Warton Aerodrome | 161,000 |
| Poole | 93,732 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 84,491 |
| East Midlands Airport | 65,133 |
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 | 81,174 | 547,050 | +465,876 |
| Warton Aerodrome | 11,000 | 150,000 | +139,000 |
| Poole | 93,732 | 0 | -93,732 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 78,181 | 6,310 | -71,871 |
| East Midlands Airport | 44,788 | 20,345 | -24,443 |
| ZLC | 50,270 | 8,957 | -41,313 |
| Dover | 8,885 | 50,000 | +41,115 |
| Immingham Docks | 16,000 | 12,000 | -4,000 |
| Holyhead | 14,958 | 8,363 | -6,595 |
| London Stansted Airport | 5,661 | 3,200 | -2,461 |
Quick facts
HS code: 845410
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Machines used to convert raw metal into usable forms in metallurgy