Import/export HS code 845490: Parts for metal casting machines
Spare parts and components for converters, ladles, and casting machines
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 | 7,958,207 |
| Italy | 4,901,763 |
| United States | 3,185,100 |
| France | 3,129,303 |
| Spain | 3,013,871 |
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 | 5,542,401 | 2,415,806 | -3,126,595 |
| Italy | 1,342,492 | 3,559,271 | +2,216,779 |
| United States | 1,420,103 | 1,764,997 | +344,894 |
| France | 1,182,696 | 1,946,607 | +763,911 |
| Spain | 1,147,127 | 1,866,744 | +719,617 |
| Japan | 953,269 | 944,369 | -8,900 |
| China | 1,227,785 | 626,038 | -601,747 |
| Poland | 969,231 | 797,989 | -171,242 |
| Switzerland | 1,278,839 | 277,263 | -1,001,576 |
| Canada | 1,089,057 | 113,893 | -975,164 |
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 | 9,575,499 |
| Italy | 4,735,735 |
| United States | 3,358,128 |
| China | 2,195,110 |
| Japan | 1,953,108 |
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 | 5,499,062 | 4,076,437 | -1,422,625 |
| Italy | 1,380,835 | 3,354,900 | +1,974,065 |
| United States | 1,588,234 | 1,769,894 | +181,660 |
| China | 1,424,829 | 770,281 | -654,548 |
| Japan | 970,829 | 982,279 | +11,450 |
| Poland | 915,727 | 681,827 | -233,900 |
| Canada | 1,059,193 | 112,190 | -947,003 |
| Sweden | 499,919 | 552,431 | +52,512 |
| Switzerland | 691,199 | 198,181 | -493,018 |
| France | 775,774 | 88,203 | -687,571 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| West Midlands | 14 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 10 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 7 |
| Inner London - West | 7 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 5 |
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 | 11 | 7 | -4 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 6 | 7 | +1 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 6 | 5 | -1 |
| Inner London - West | 4 | 6 | +2 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 5 | 2 | -3 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 3 | 5 | +2 |
| South East Wales | 5 | 4 | -1 |
| South Yorkshire | 4 | 4 | +0 |
| Essex | 0 | 4 | +4 |
| Greater Manchester | 2 | 4 | +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) | 14,981,188 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 8,017,540 |
| Air transport | 5,782,432 |
| Other | 3,943,424 |
| 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) | 6,699,437 | 8,281,751 | +1,582,314 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 5,818,379 | 2,199,161 | -3,619,218 |
| Air transport | 3,066,818 | 2,715,614 | -351,204 |
| Other | 1,710,508 | 2,232,916 | +522,408 |
| Road transport | 49,597 | 174,533 | +124,936 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover | 7,176,824 |
| 000 | 3,943,424 |
| Immingham Docks | 3,790,110 |
| Felixstowe | 3,066,354 |
| Belfast Port | 1,836,006 |
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 | 4,102,566 | 3,074,258 | -1,028,308 |
| 000 | 1,710,508 | 2,232,916 | +522,408 |
| Immingham Docks | 2,328,434 | 1,461,676 | -866,758 |
| Felixstowe | 1,268,613 | 1,797,741 | +529,128 |
| Belfast Port | 695,968 | 1,140,038 | +444,070 |
| East Midlands Airport | 1,199,700 | 455,997 | -743,703 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 747,150 | 733,796 | -13,354 |
| Eurotunnel | 868,610 | 346,870 | -521,740 |
| Killingholme | 365,665 | 758,136 | +392,471 |
| Birmingham Airport | 283,089 | 761,524 | +478,435 |
Importer companies by SIC division
What this shows: Industry breakdown (SIC divisions) of importing companies.
Top 5 values
| SIC | Companies |
|---|---|
| Manufacture of basic metals | 37 |
| Manufacture of fabricated metal products, except machinery and equipment | 23 |
| Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 11 |
| Manufacture of machinery and equipment n.e.c. | 10 |
| Other manufacturing | 8 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-04 | 30 |
| 2026-03 | 28 |
| 2026-02 | 26 |
| 2026-01 | 20 |
| 2025-12 | 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 | 118 |
| TBS ENGINEERING LIMITED | 112 |
| NOVELIS UK LTD | 103 |
| ENERSYS HOLDINGS UK LTD | 101 |
| RAUTOMEAD LIMITED | 90 |
| TATA STEEL UK LIMITED | 60 |
| GS YUASA BATTERY EUROPE LIMITED | 58 |
| HONDA OF THE U.K. MANUFACTURING LIMITED | 56 |
| CASTALUM LIMITED | 54 |
| PRECISION INVESTMENT CASTINGS LIMITED | 51 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 54m+ | 51 |
| 1m-15m | 42 |
| 15m-54m | 16 |
| Other | 7 |
| 0-1m | 4 |
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 | 9,377,113 |
| Mexico | 1,532,807 |
| Spain | 1,236,137 |
| Belgium | 1,020,926 |
| Egypt | 769,737 |
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 | 4,520,687 | 4,856,426 | +335,739 |
| Mexico | 534,454 | 998,353 | +463,899 |
| Spain | 649,781 | 586,356 | -63,425 |
| Belgium | 549,462 | 471,464 | -77,998 |
| Egypt | 360,467 | 409,270 | +48,803 |
| Turkey | 411,461 | 307,464 | -103,997 |
| China | 393,732 | 308,997 | -84,735 |
| France | 281,984 | 372,212 | +90,228 |
| Italy | 423,999 | 221,985 | -202,014 |
| India | 347,797 | 137,011 | -210,786 |
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 | 11,863,083 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 4,929,844 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 4,884,959 |
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 | 5,774,579 | 6,088,504 | +313,925 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 2,308,345 | 2,621,499 | +313,154 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 2,830,676 | 2,054,283 | -776,393 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| London Heathrow Airport | 7,279,520 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 4,173,664 |
| East Midlands Airport | 2,631,200 |
| Southampton | 1,809,473 |
| London Gateway Port | 1,704,117 |
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 | 3,126,451 | 4,153,069 | +1,026,618 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 2,342,623 | 1,831,041 | -511,582 |
| East Midlands Airport | 1,687,387 | 943,813 | -743,574 |
| Southampton | 466,387 | 1,343,086 | +876,699 |
| London Gateway Port | 960,353 | 743,764 | -216,589 |
| Liverpool Docks | 745,524 | 422,421 | -323,103 |
| ZLC | 253,415 | 486,860 | +233,445 |
| London Stansted Airport | 351,804 | 114,474 | -237,330 |
| Portsmouth | 287,430 | 154,234 | -133,196 |
| Manchester Airport | 150,523 | 138,045 | -12,478 |
Quick facts
HS code: 845490
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Spare parts and components for converters, ladles, and casting machines