Import/export HS code 845522: Cold rolling mills
Machines used to roll metal at room temperature for precision shaping
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- It helps you understand the market size for your product in the UK.
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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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Taiwan | 3,228,859 |
| China | 1,621,591 |
| New Zealand | 949,170 |
| United States | 940,259 |
| Turkey | 294,678 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Taiwan | 2,892,085 | 336,774 | -2,555,311 |
| China | 1,196,610 | 424,981 | -771,629 |
| New Zealand | 947,557 | 1,613 | -945,944 |
| United States | 162,064 | 778,195 | +616,131 |
| Turkey | 294,678 | 0 | -294,678 |
| India | 7,547 | 44,231 | +36,684 |
| France | 26,981 | 7,042 | -19,939 |
| Germany | 23,968 | 0 | -23,968 |
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 0 | 18,285 | +18,285 |
| Italy | 18,236 | 0 | -18,236 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Taiwan | 3,291,358 |
| China | 1,635,037 |
| New Zealand | 949,170 |
| United States | 822,152 |
| Turkey | 298,245 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Taiwan | 2,954,584 | 336,774 | -2,617,810 |
| China | 1,191,771 | 443,266 | -748,505 |
| New Zealand | 947,557 | 1,613 | -945,944 |
| United States | 107,153 | 714,999 | +607,846 |
| Turkey | 298,245 | 0 | -298,245 |
| Netherlands | 0 | 63,196 | +63,196 |
| India | 7,547 | 44,231 | +36,684 |
| Poland | 26,981 | 0 | -26,981 |
| Germany | 23,968 | 0 | -23,968 |
| Spain | 17,875 | 0 | -17,875 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| West Midlands | 7 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 2 |
| West Yorkshire | 2 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 1 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 1 |
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 | 4 | 5 | +1 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 0 | 2 | +2 |
| West Yorkshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Essex | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Greater Manchester | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Lancashire | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Lincolnshire | 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 6,482,525 |
| Air transport | 336,640 |
| Road transport | 294,678 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 102,240 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 5,096,782 | 1,385,743 | -3,711,039 |
| Air transport | 114,343 | 222,297 | +107,954 |
| Road transport | 294,678 | 0 | -294,678 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 94,050 | 8,190 | -85,860 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Felixstowe | 2,768,712 |
| Southampton | 2,235,171 |
| Belfast Port | 689,643 |
| Liverpool Docks | 586,239 |
| London Gateway Port | 478,018 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Felixstowe | 2,433,868 | 334,844 | -2,099,024 |
| Southampton | 1,720,538 | 514,633 | -1,205,905 |
| Belfast Port | 524,249 | 165,394 | -358,855 |
| Liverpool Docks | 221,256 | 364,983 | +143,727 |
| London Gateway Port | 478,018 | 0 | -478,018 |
| Manchester Airport | 19,863 | 188,207 | +168,344 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 81,753 | 17,902 | -63,851 |
| Dover | 55,598 | 8,190 | -47,408 |
| Eurotunnel | 24,021 | 0 | -24,021 |
| London | 16,888 | 5,889 | -10,999 |
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 | 8 |
| Manufacture of fabricated metal products, except machinery and equipment | 6 |
| Manufacture of basic metals | 3 |
| Specialised construction activities | 3 |
| Activities of head offices; management consultancy activities | 2 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 3 |
| 2025-11 | 2 |
| 2025-10 | 1 |
| 2025-08 | 3 |
| 2025-07 | 1 |
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 | 12 |
| 54m+ | 10 |
| 0-1m | 3 |
| 15m-54m | 2 |
| Other | 1 |
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 | 3,371,660 |
| Ireland | 1,120,372 |
| Belgium | 814,445 |
| New Zealand | 684,913 |
| Spain | 413,651 |
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 | 825,974 | 2,545,686 | +1,719,712 |
| Ireland | 577,131 | 543,241 | -33,890 |
| Belgium | 519,430 | 295,015 | -224,415 |
| New Zealand | 270,601 | 414,312 | +143,711 |
| Spain | 407,651 | 6,000 | -401,651 |
| Australia | 65,052 | 144,268 | +79,216 |
| Thailand | 16,037 | 130,920 | +114,883 |
| Dominican Republic | 129,766 | 0 | -129,766 |
| Mexico | 52,263 | 57,849 | +5,586 |
| France | 4,780 | 88,675 | +83,895 |
Export volume by transport
What this shows: Export value by transport mode used to ship goods from the UK.
Top 5 values
| Transport | £ |
|---|---|
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 4,365,059 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 2,727,408 |
| Air transport | 958,752 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,217,454 | 3,147,605 | +1,930,151 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 1,659,192 | 1,068,216 | -590,976 |
| Air transport | 515,283 | 443,469 | -71,814 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Liverpool Docks | 2,574,281 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 1,146,051 |
| Southampton | 903,560 |
| Holyhead | 902,186 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 618,574 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Liverpool Docks | 133,352 | 2,440,929 | +2,307,577 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 660,901 | 485,150 | -175,751 |
| Southampton | 173,152 | 730,408 | +557,256 |
| Holyhead | 568,945 | 333,241 | -235,704 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 256,544 | 362,030 | +105,486 |
| London Gateway Port | 386,290 | 178,826 | -207,464 |
| Felixstowe | 527,015 | 7,217 | -519,798 |
| Dover | 381,000 | 32,000 | -349,000 |
| East Midlands Airport | 193,630 | 37,757 | -155,873 |
| London Stansted Airport | 50,654 | 16,719 | -33,935 |
Quick facts
HS code: 845522
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Machines used to roll metal at room temperature for precision shaping