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 | 7,846,041 |
| Italy | 4,903,619 |
| United States | 3,282,971 |
| France | 3,071,300 |
| Spain | 3,007,570 |
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 | 5,879,249 | 1,966,792 | -3,912,457 |
| Italy | 1,284,156 | 3,619,463 | +2,335,307 |
| United States | 1,431,716 | 1,851,255 | +419,539 |
| France | 1,093,986 | 1,977,314 | +883,328 |
| Spain | 1,569,383 | 1,438,187 | -131,196 |
| Japan | 914,537 | 952,265 | +37,728 |
| Poland | 981,618 | 840,024 | -141,594 |
| China | 1,208,692 | 609,665 | -599,027 |
| Switzerland | 1,084,841 | 259,386 | -825,455 |
| Canada | 1,097,544 | 105,406 | -992,138 |
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 | 9,580,198 |
| Italy | 4,879,013 |
| United States | 3,409,000 |
| China | 2,161,745 |
| Japan | 1,922,272 |
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 | 5,814,931 | 3,765,267 | -2,049,664 |
| Italy | 1,496,615 | 3,382,398 | +1,885,783 |
| United States | 1,573,320 | 1,835,680 | +262,360 |
| China | 1,425,042 | 736,703 | -688,339 |
| Japan | 943,117 | 979,155 | +36,038 |
| Poland | 912,669 | 736,280 | -176,389 |
| Canada | 1,072,180 | 99,203 | -972,977 |
| Sweden | 467,350 | 552,431 | +85,081 |
| France | 673,810 | 84,732 | -589,078 |
| Switzerland | 509,325 | 226,634 | -282,691 |
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 | 6 | 5 | -1 |
| 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) | 14,889,048 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 8,035,074 |
| Air transport | 5,887,500 |
| Other | 3,761,400 |
| 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) | 6,732,621 | 8,156,427 | +1,423,806 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 5,737,497 | 2,297,577 | -3,439,920 |
| Air transport | 3,161,687 | 2,725,813 | -435,874 |
| Other | 1,968,245 | 1,793,155 | -175,090 |
| 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 | 7,428,944 |
| Immingham Docks | 3,779,412 |
| 000 | 3,761,400 |
| Felixstowe | 2,971,096 |
| 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 | 4,137,041 | 3,291,903 | -845,138 |
| Immingham Docks | 2,699,818 | 1,079,594 | -1,620,224 |
| 000 | 1,968,245 | 1,793,155 | -175,090 |
| Felixstowe | 1,139,403 | 1,831,693 | +692,290 |
| Belfast Port | 738,006 | 1,124,882 | +386,876 |
| East Midlands Airport | 1,176,368 | 511,443 | -664,925 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 766,412 | 805,653 | +39,241 |
| Eurotunnel | 854,883 | 373,156 | -481,727 |
| Killingholme | 365,665 | 758,136 | +392,471 |
| Birmingham Airport | 407,018 | 654,300 | +247,282 |
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 |
|
Manufacture of machinery and equipment n.e.c.
|
10 |
|
Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles
|
10 |
|
Manufacture of electrical equipment
|
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 | 43 |
| 15m-54m | 14 |
| Other | 8 |
| 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 | 9,313,076 |
| Mexico | 1,570,982 |
| Spain | 1,319,231 |
| Belgium | 1,127,201 |
| Egypt | 764,776 |
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 | 4,275,982 | 5,037,094 | +761,112 |
| Mexico | 581,518 | 989,464 | +407,946 |
| Spain | 692,723 | 626,508 | -66,215 |
| Belgium | 555,438 | 571,763 | +16,325 |
| Egypt | 365,785 | 398,991 | +33,206 |
| Turkey | 369,032 | 334,049 | -34,983 |
| China | 355,086 | 324,947 | -30,139 |
| Italy | 438,699 | 205,468 | -233,231 |
| France | 194,690 | 409,972 | +215,282 |
| Taiwan | 343,735 | 93,492 | -250,243 |
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 | 11,945,102 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 4,860,093 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 4,802,575 |
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 | 5,619,098 | 6,326,004 | +706,906 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 2,255,772 | 2,604,321 | +348,549 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 2,644,931 | 2,157,644 | -487,287 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| London Heathrow Airport | 7,445,457 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 4,189,573 |
| East Midlands Airport | 2,527,695 |
| Southampton | 1,811,104 |
| London Gateway Port | 1,570,133 |
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 | 3,013,874 | 4,431,583 | +1,417,709 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 2,271,676 | 1,917,897 | -353,779 |
| East Midlands Airport | 1,667,486 | 860,209 | -807,277 |
| Southampton | 556,959 | 1,254,145 | +697,186 |
| London Gateway Port | 831,706 | 738,427 | -93,279 |
| Liverpool Docks | 674,453 | 422,421 | -252,032 |
| ZLC | 298,085 | 486,788 | +188,703 |
| Portsmouth | 266,999 | 158,073 | -108,926 |
| London Stansted Airport | 296,865 | 114,618 | -182,247 |
| 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