Import/export HS code 845611: Laser-operated machines
Machines that use laser beams to cut or shape materials
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Switzerland | 38,748,699 |
| China | 32,446,411 |
| Germany | 27,309,810 |
| France | 18,454,618 |
| Italy | 16,332,577 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Switzerland | 18,442,551 | 20,306,148 | +1,863,597 |
| China | 16,292,891 | 16,153,520 | -139,371 |
| Germany | 15,504,530 | 11,805,280 | -3,699,250 |
| France | 9,534,939 | 8,919,679 | -615,260 |
| Italy | 5,939,238 | 10,393,339 | +4,454,101 |
| Belgium | 7,566,425 | 4,384,678 | -3,181,747 |
| Netherlands | 2,505,968 | 4,753,941 | +2,247,973 |
| Japan | 2,489,737 | 3,326,227 | +836,490 |
| Turkey | 1,287,749 | 2,907,375 | +1,619,626 |
| Austria | 1,497,986 | 1,238,387 | -259,599 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Switzerland | 40,395,348 |
| China | 36,176,506 |
| Japan | 29,316,217 |
| Germany | 24,828,291 |
| Italy | 17,008,285 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Switzerland | 19,278,098 | 21,117,250 | +1,839,152 |
| China | 17,471,963 | 18,704,543 | +1,232,580 |
| Japan | 15,078,591 | 14,237,626 | -840,965 |
| Germany | 14,112,231 | 10,716,060 | -3,396,171 |
| Italy | 6,071,291 | 10,936,994 | +4,865,703 |
| Turkey | 1,287,749 | 3,038,570 | +1,750,821 |
| United States | 1,964,796 | 2,355,849 | +391,053 |
| Belgium | 3,098,928 | 305,993 | -2,792,935 |
| Austria | 1,499,283 | 1,392,285 | -106,998 |
| Netherlands | 1,141,738 | 1,540,935 | +399,197 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Inner London - West | 21 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 20 |
| Greater Manchester | 20 |
| West Yorkshire | 19 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 17 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Inner London - West | 8 | 17 | +9 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 10 | 18 | +8 |
| Greater Manchester | 10 | 11 | +1 |
| West Yorkshire | 13 | 12 | -1 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 9 | 15 | +6 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 9 | 7 | -2 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 9 | 7 | -2 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 6 | 8 | +2 |
| West Midlands | 6 | 9 | +3 |
| Essex | 4 | 6 | +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) | 118,795,668 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 35,158,889 |
| Air transport | 22,260,003 |
| Road transport | 1,293,987 |
| Other | 153,533 |
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) | 56,523,758 | 62,271,910 | +5,748,152 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 19,496,866 | 15,662,023 | -3,834,843 |
| Air transport | 9,328,689 | 12,931,314 | +3,602,625 |
| Road transport | 595,587 | 698,400 | +102,813 |
| Other | 9 | 153,524 | +153,515 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover | 50,391,360 |
| ZLC | 45,930,853 |
| Felixstowe | 14,852,383 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 10,670,579 |
| Eurotunnel | 8,848,000 |
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 | 26,250,096 | 24,141,264 | -2,108,832 |
| ZLC | 21,134,916 | 24,795,937 | +3,661,021 |
| Felixstowe | 6,689,294 | 8,163,089 | +1,473,795 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 4,347,739 | 6,322,840 | +1,975,101 |
| Eurotunnel | 4,532,820 | 4,315,180 | -217,640 |
| Birmingham Airport | 2,516,949 | 3,172,145 | +655,196 |
| Tyne | 5,090,944 | 13,316 | -5,077,628 |
| London | 2,636,014 | 1,489,239 | -1,146,775 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 2,012,561 | 1,949,965 | -62,596 |
| Belfast Port | 830,840 | 2,788,693 | +1,957,853 |
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
|
65 |
|
Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles
|
53 |
|
Manufacture of machinery and equipment n.e.c.
|
37 |
|
Manufacture of fabricated metal products, except machinery and equipment
|
29 |
|
Other manufacturing
|
25 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-05 | 37 |
| 2026-04 | 44 |
| 2026-03 | 56 |
| 2026-02 | 44 |
| 2026-01 | 39 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| KEYENCE (UK) LIMITED | 98 |
| LINX PRINTING TECHNOLOGIES LIMITED | 87 |
| TRUMPF LIMITED | 71 |
| GRAFITYP (UK) LIMITED | 63 |
| MANTECH (U.K.) LIMITED | 61 |
| BYSTRONIC UK LIMITED | 59 |
| TROTEC LASER LIMITED | 55 |
| AMADA UNITED KINGDOM LIMITED | 54 |
| DOMINO UK LIMITED | 52 |
| GRAVOTECH LIMITED | 48 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 150 |
| 54m+ | 74 |
| 0-1m | 68 |
| 15m-54m | 26 |
| Other | 15 |
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 | 24,780,015 |
| China | 10,380,098 |
| Germany | 6,667,671 |
| Netherlands | 5,634,318 |
| Ireland | 5,022,607 |
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 | 14,110,000 | 10,670,015 | -3,439,985 |
| China | 6,576,298 | 3,803,800 | -2,772,498 |
| Germany | 4,288,676 | 2,378,995 | -1,909,681 |
| Netherlands | 2,795,524 | 2,838,794 | +43,270 |
| Ireland | 2,813,496 | 2,209,111 | -604,385 |
| Costa Rica | 2,450,795 | 1,247,399 | -1,203,396 |
| India | 1,023,345 | 1,382,873 | +359,528 |
| Japan | 638,351 | 1,211,482 | +573,131 |
| Italy | 750,341 | 820,537 | +70,196 |
| Australia | 713,024 | 766,487 | +53,463 |
Exports by country of origin
What this shows: Export volume by production origin country. For re-exports, indicates where goods originated before UK export.
Top 5 values
| Origin | £ |
|---|---|
| Australia | 10,769 |
| China | 8,118 |
| Switzerland | 1,936 |
Export origin countries 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 export value, right side by second 12-month export value, so rank changes are visible from line crossings.
Top 10 values
| Origin | First 12m £ | Second 12m £ | Delta £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Australia | 10,769 | 0 | -10,769 |
| China | 5,299 | 2,819 | -2,480 |
| Switzerland | 1,936 | 0 | -1,936 |
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 | 32,537,957 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 24,677,794 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 24,062,092 |
| Other | 20,823 |
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 | 19,372,050 | 13,165,907 | -6,206,143 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 12,365,645 | 12,312,149 | -53,496 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 14,135,275 | 9,926,817 | -4,208,458 |
| Other | 18,004 | 2,819 | -15,185 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| London Heathrow Airport | 28,146,231 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 16,040,262 |
| Southampton | 11,081,318 |
| London Gateway Port | 9,776,281 |
| Liverpool Docks | 2,936,308 |
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 | 17,148,270 | 10,997,961 | -6,150,309 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 8,833,547 | 7,206,715 | -1,626,832 |
| Southampton | 5,928,093 | 5,153,225 | -774,868 |
| London Gateway Port | 5,223,965 | 4,552,316 | -671,649 |
| Liverpool Docks | 844,841 | 2,091,467 | +1,246,626 |
| Holyhead | 2,087,007 | 440,099 | -1,646,908 |
| East Midlands Airport | 1,105,621 | 1,313,379 | +207,758 |
| Immingham Docks | 652,131 | 777,494 | +125,363 |
| Harwich | 673,435 | 677,011 | +3,576 |
| London | 1,095,493 | 185,376 | -910,117 |
Related HS codes
What this shows: Sibling or child HS codes in the same classification branch.
Quick facts
HS code: 845611
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Machines that use laser beams to cut or shape materials