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 | 8,994,663 |
| Italy | 4,708,987 |
| Spain | 3,683,077 |
| United States | 2,955,756 |
| France | 2,114,376 |
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 | 6,009,629 | 2,985,034 | -3,024,595 |
| Italy | 1,484,438 | 3,224,549 | +1,740,111 |
| Spain | 1,290,038 | 2,393,039 | +1,103,001 |
| United States | 1,337,886 | 1,617,870 | +279,984 |
| France | 1,205,886 | 908,490 | -297,396 |
| China | 1,558,124 | 492,553 | -1,065,571 |
| Japan | 1,027,481 | 974,903 | -52,578 |
| Switzerland | 1,458,103 | 276,941 | -1,181,162 |
| Poland | 905,259 | 614,258 | -291,001 |
| Canada | 1,049,289 | 181,994 | -867,295 |
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 | 9,683,250 |
| Italy | 4,630,567 |
| United States | 3,009,610 |
| China | 2,396,376 |
| Japan | 2,056,968 |
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 | 6,012,195 | 3,671,055 | -2,341,140 |
| Italy | 1,540,349 | 3,090,218 | +1,549,869 |
| United States | 1,410,810 | 1,598,800 | +187,990 |
| China | 1,749,895 | 646,481 | -1,103,414 |
| Japan | 1,023,401 | 1,033,567 | +10,166 |
| Poland | 848,921 | 567,365 | -281,556 |
| Canada | 1,045,585 | 158,399 | -887,186 |
| Switzerland | 794,256 | 182,319 | -611,937 |
| Sweden | 566,517 | 375,787 | -190,730 |
| France | 789,581 | 31,083 | -758,498 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| West Midlands | 15 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 9 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 7 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 6 |
| Greater Manchester | 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 | 12 | 6 | -6 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 6 | 6 | +0 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 6 | 5 | -1 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 6 | 2 | -4 |
| Greater Manchester | 3 | 4 | +1 |
| Inner London - West | 4 | 5 | +1 |
| South East Wales | 5 | 4 | -1 |
| Lancashire | 2 | 3 | +1 |
| South Yorkshire | 4 | 3 | -1 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 3 | 2 | -1 |
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) | 14,860,807 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 8,353,121 |
| Air transport | 5,407,277 |
| Other | 4,580,790 |
| Road transport | 64,530 |
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) | 7,262,826 | 7,597,981 | +335,155 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 6,062,721 | 2,290,400 | -3,772,321 |
| Air transport | 3,244,410 | 2,162,867 | -1,081,543 |
| Other | 1,914,071 | 2,666,719 | +752,648 |
| Road transport | 45,571 | 18,959 | -26,612 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover | 6,818,148 |
| 000 | 4,580,790 |
| Immingham Docks | 3,723,144 |
| Felixstowe | 3,611,421 |
| Belfast Port | 1,683,645 |
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 | 4,218,591 | 2,599,557 | -1,619,034 |
| 000 | 1,914,071 | 2,666,719 | +752,648 |
| Immingham Docks | 1,536,610 | 2,186,534 | +649,924 |
| Felixstowe | 2,746,986 | 864,435 | -1,882,551 |
| Belfast Port | 578,300 | 1,105,345 | +527,045 |
| East Midlands Airport | 1,328,365 | 319,837 | -1,008,528 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 729,008 | 689,465 | -39,543 |
| Killingholme | 377,104 | 780,783 | +403,679 |
| Eurotunnel | 827,096 | 289,451 | -537,645 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 1,022,848 | 19,073 | -1,003,775 |
Importer companies by SIC division
What this shows: Industry breakdown (SIC divisions) of importing companies.
Top 5 values
| SIC | Companies |
|---|---|
| Manufacture of basic metals | 36 |
| Manufacture of fabricated metal products, except machinery and equipment | 20 |
| Manufacture of machinery and equipment n.e.c. | 11 |
| Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 10 |
| Manufacture of electrical equipment | 7 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 20 |
| 2025-11 | 34 |
| 2025-10 | 25 |
| 2025-09 | 28 |
| 2025-08 | 25 |
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 |
|---|---|
| 54m+ | 48 |
| 1m-15m | 44 |
| 15m-54m | 13 |
| Other | 8 |
| 0-1m | 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| United States | 8,544,183 |
| Spain | 1,446,570 |
| Mexico | 1,413,144 |
| Belgium | 912,139 |
| Italy | 724,334 |
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 | 4,532,723 | 4,011,460 | -521,263 |
| Spain | 881,838 | 564,732 | -317,106 |
| Mexico | 588,232 | 824,912 | +236,680 |
| Belgium | 536,171 | 375,968 | -160,203 |
| Italy | 456,919 | 267,415 | -189,504 |
| China | 396,309 | 294,884 | -101,425 |
| Egypt | 285,415 | 362,217 | +76,802 |
| Turkey | 314,218 | 325,681 | +11,463 |
| India | 422,460 | 64,957 | -357,503 |
| Taiwan | 367,526 | 93,492 | -274,034 |
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 | 10,795,037 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 4,842,821 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 4,655,719 |
| Road transport | 11,979 |
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 | 5,983,479 | 4,811,558 | -1,171,921 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 3,112,083 | 1,730,738 | -1,381,345 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 2,292,943 | 2,362,776 | +69,833 |
| Road transport | 11,979 | 0 | -11,979 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| London Heathrow Airport | 6,429,033 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 4,124,423 |
| East Midlands Airport | 2,683,737 |
| Southampton | 1,718,057 |
| London Gateway Port | 1,673,716 |
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 | 3,208,219 | 3,220,814 | +12,595 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 2,644,395 | 1,480,028 | -1,164,367 |
| East Midlands Airport | 1,821,631 | 862,106 | -959,525 |
| Southampton | 535,753 | 1,182,304 | +646,551 |
| London Gateway Port | 1,036,787 | 636,929 | -399,858 |
| Liverpool Docks | 567,927 | 543,543 | -24,384 |
| ZLC | 264,276 | 354,775 | +90,499 |
| Portsmouth | 270,188 | 230,437 | -39,751 |
| London Stansted Airport | 375,252 | 102,744 | -272,508 |
| Manchester Airport | 150,523 | 63,956 | -86,567 |
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