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 | 5,941,654 |
| Italy | 4,818,489 |
| United States | 3,177,960 |
| France | 3,061,137 |
| Spain | 2,964,228 |
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 | 4,353,803 | 1,587,851 | -2,765,952 |
| Italy | 1,417,026 | 3,401,463 | +1,984,437 |
| United States | 1,400,432 | 1,777,528 | +377,096 |
| France | 1,088,541 | 1,972,596 | +884,055 |
| Spain | 1,719,764 | 1,244,464 | -475,300 |
| Japan | 908,335 | 923,815 | +15,480 |
| Poland | 960,256 | 826,957 | -133,299 |
| China | 1,140,143 | 591,655 | -548,488 |
| Switzerland | 1,093,925 | 244,527 | -849,398 |
| Canada | 1,061,165 | 103,261 | -957,904 |
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 | 7,722,189 |
| Italy | 4,791,892 |
| United States | 3,309,881 |
| China | 2,060,475 |
| Japan | 1,887,620 |
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 | 4,407,140 | 3,315,049 | -1,092,091 |
| Italy | 1,616,914 | 3,174,978 | +1,558,064 |
| United States | 1,541,604 | 1,768,277 | +226,673 |
| China | 1,341,782 | 718,693 | -623,089 |
| Japan | 936,915 | 950,705 | +13,790 |
| Poland | 891,307 | 723,213 | -168,094 |
| Canada | 1,035,801 | 97,058 | -938,743 |
| Sweden | 446,599 | 552,431 | +105,832 |
| France | 667,959 | 84,732 | -583,227 |
| 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 | 14 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 9 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 7 |
| Inner London - West | 6 |
| 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 | 5 | 7 | +2 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 5 | 5 | +0 |
| Inner London - West | 3 | 5 | +2 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 4 | 3 | -1 |
| 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) | 14,718,992 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 6,109,908 |
| Air transport | 5,607,144 |
| Other | 3,728,268 |
| 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) | 7,020,063 | 7,698,929 | +678,866 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 3,977,866 | 2,132,042 | -1,845,824 |
| Air transport | 3,079,455 | 2,527,689 | -551,766 |
| Other | 2,147,206 | 1,581,062 | -566,144 |
| 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 | 5,526,415 |
| Immingham Docks | 3,754,529 |
| 000 | 3,728,268 |
| Felixstowe | 2,940,441 |
| Belfast Port | 1,862,888 |
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 | 2,526,782 | 2,999,633 | +472,851 |
| Immingham Docks | 2,755,667 | 998,862 | -1,756,805 |
| 000 | 2,147,206 | 1,581,062 | -566,144 |
| Felixstowe | 1,108,748 | 1,831,693 | +722,945 |
| Belfast Port | 771,727 | 1,091,161 | +319,434 |
| East Midlands Airport | 1,081,709 | 490,621 | -591,088 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 714,863 | 794,151 | +79,288 |
| Eurotunnel | 816,512 | 371,603 | -444,909 |
| Killingholme | 365,665 | 758,136 | +392,471 |
| Birmingham Airport | 489,996 | 537,717 | +47,721 |
Importer companies by SIC division
What this shows: Industry breakdown (SIC divisions) of importing companies.
Top 5 values
| SIC | Companies |
|---|---|
|
Manufacture of basic metals
|
35 |
|
Manufacture of fabricated metal products, except machinery and equipment
|
23 |
|
Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles
|
10 |
|
Manufacture of machinery and equipment n.e.c.
|
9 |
|
Other manufacturing
|
8 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-05 | 33 |
| 2026-04 | 31 |
| 2026-03 | 28 |
| 2026-02 | 27 |
| 2026-01 | 20 |
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 |
| TATA STEEL UK LIMITED | 60 |
| GS YUASA BATTERY EUROPE LIMITED | 59 |
| HONDA OF THE U.K. MANUFACTURING LIMITED | 56 |
| CASTALUM LIMITED | 55 |
| PRECISION INVESTMENT CASTINGS LIMITED | 52 |
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 | 14 |
| 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 | 8,955,695 |
| Mexico | 1,521,991 |
| Spain | 1,141,370 |
| Belgium | 1,102,256 |
| Egypt | 760,125 |
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 | 4,147,196 | 4,808,499 | +661,303 |
| Mexico | 1,016,658 | 505,333 | -511,325 |
| Spain | 601,085 | 540,285 | -60,800 |
| Belgium | 599,744 | 502,512 | -97,232 |
| Egypt | 361,134 | 398,991 | +37,857 |
| Turkey | 374,682 | 312,845 | -61,837 |
| China | 383,000 | 290,577 | -92,423 |
| Italy | 456,593 | 187,574 | -269,019 |
| France | 185,500 | 409,972 | +224,472 |
| Taiwan | 426,947 | 10,280 | -416,667 |
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 | 11,359,551 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 4,802,062 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 4,608,642 |
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 | 5,440,058 | 5,919,493 | +479,435 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 2,765,059 | 2,037,003 | -728,056 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 2,580,635 | 2,028,007 | -552,628 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| London Heathrow Airport | 7,259,648 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 4,021,485 |
| East Midlands Airport | 2,214,503 |
| Southampton | 1,811,104 |
| London Gateway Port | 1,542,658 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| London Heathrow Airport | 3,001,320 | 4,258,328 | +1,257,008 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 2,202,856 | 1,818,629 | -384,227 |
| East Midlands Airport | 1,464,054 | 750,449 | -713,605 |
| Southampton | 1,104,153 | 706,951 | -397,202 |
| London Gateway Port | 804,231 | 738,427 | -65,804 |
| Liverpool Docks | 685,004 | 402,297 | -282,707 |
| ZLC | 376,055 | 383,549 | +7,494 |
| Portsmouth | 277,585 | 127,704 | -149,881 |
| London Stansted Airport | 246,925 | 109,733 | -137,192 |
| Manchester Airport | 150,523 | 144,456 | -6,067 |
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