Import/export HS code 84561190: Various laser-operated machines
Laser machines used for general material cutting or shaping
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 | 31,196,566 |
| Germany | 24,514,371 |
| China | 19,165,418 |
| Italy | 16,388,919 |
| France | 16,204,685 |
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 | 19,259,024 | 11,937,542 | -7,321,482 |
| Germany | 14,979,723 | 9,534,648 | -5,445,075 |
| China | 9,012,810 | 10,152,608 | +1,139,798 |
| Italy | 8,277,795 | 8,111,124 | -166,671 |
| France | 9,597,277 | 6,607,408 | -2,989,869 |
| Belgium | 5,289,819 | 6,609,637 | +1,319,818 |
| Netherlands | 2,287,990 | 2,837,561 | +549,571 |
| Turkey | 2,245,795 | 1,753,713 | -492,082 |
| Austria | 1,648,242 | 1,358,229 | -290,013 |
| Spain | 546,591 | 1,938,418 | +1,391,827 |
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 | 32,209,282 |
| Germany | 22,328,532 |
| Japan | 21,866,704 |
| China | 21,830,795 |
| Italy | 16,862,101 |
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 | 20,136,436 | 12,072,846 | -8,063,590 |
| Germany | 13,219,468 | 9,109,064 | -4,110,404 |
| Japan | 12,703,310 | 9,163,394 | -3,539,916 |
| China | 10,296,940 | 11,533,855 | +1,236,915 |
| Italy | 8,666,585 | 8,195,516 | -471,069 |
| Turkey | 2,244,325 | 1,803,349 | -440,976 |
| Belgium | 748,414 | 2,657,575 | +1,909,161 |
| United States | 1,319,090 | 1,809,655 | +490,565 |
| Austria | 1,335,451 | 1,615,711 | +280,260 |
| Spain | 554,926 | 1,931,142 | +1,376,216 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 17 |
| Inner London - West | 15 |
| West Yorkshire | 14 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 13 |
| Greater Manchester | 13 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 13 | 11 | -2 |
| Inner London - West | 7 | 10 | +3 |
| West Yorkshire | 9 | 10 | +1 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 6 | 12 | +6 |
| Greater Manchester | 6 | 10 | +4 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 10 | 4 | -6 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 7 | 7 | +0 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 8 | 3 | -5 |
| West Midlands | 6 | 7 | +1 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 4 | 4 | +0 |
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) | 102,328,188 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 22,674,023 |
| Air transport | 13,158,315 |
| Road transport | 2,623,446 |
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) | 55,519,379 | 46,808,809 | -8,710,570 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 11,905,981 | 10,768,042 | -1,137,939 |
| Air transport | 6,720,884 | 6,437,431 | -283,453 |
| Road transport | 2,375,750 | 247,696 | -2,128,054 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover | 48,088,173 |
| ZLC | 36,127,332 |
| Felixstowe | 11,325,600 |
| Eurotunnel | 6,743,950 |
| Birmingham Airport | 5,581,643 |
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 | 24,956,633 | 23,131,540 | -1,825,093 |
| ZLC | 21,180,246 | 14,947,086 | -6,233,160 |
| Felixstowe | 5,651,877 | 5,673,723 | +21,846 |
| Eurotunnel | 4,503,666 | 2,240,284 | -2,263,382 |
| Birmingham Airport | 2,878,358 | 2,703,285 | -175,073 |
| London | 3,060,828 | 1,048,341 | -2,012,487 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 1,680,529 | 2,384,803 | +704,274 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 1,871,583 | 1,832,954 | -38,629 |
| Southampton | 1,060,845 | 1,601,967 | +541,122 |
| Purfleet | 2,129,846 | 196,628 | -1,933,218 |
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 | 54 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 44 |
| Manufacture of machinery and equipment n.e.c. | 32 |
| Manufacture of fabricated metal products, except machinery and equipment | 20 |
| Other manufacturing | 19 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 33 |
| 2025-11 | 38 |
| 2025-10 | 35 |
| 2025-09 | 37 |
| 2025-08 | 29 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| LINX PRINTING TECHNOLOGIES LIMITED | 83 |
| TRUMPF LIMITED | 66 |
| GRAFITYP (UK) LIMITED | 63 |
| MANTECH (U.K.) LIMITED | 56 |
| BYSTRONIC UK LIMITED | 55 |
| AMADA UNITED KINGDOM LIMITED | 49 |
| TROTEC LASER LIMITED | 49 |
| DOMINO UK LIMITED | 46 |
| KEYENCE (UK) LIMITED | 45 |
| GRAVOTECH LIMITED | 43 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 111 |
| 54m+ | 62 |
| 0-1m | 48 |
| 15m-54m | 20 |
| Other | 11 |
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 | 21,592,287 |
| China | 11,315,476 |
| Germany | 5,089,176 |
| Ireland | 4,102,441 |
| Netherlands | 3,197,607 |
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 | 12,419,514 | 9,172,773 | -3,246,741 |
| China | 7,131,941 | 4,183,535 | -2,948,406 |
| Germany | 1,476,391 | 3,612,785 | +2,136,394 |
| Ireland | 2,713,460 | 1,388,981 | -1,324,479 |
| Netherlands | 1,356,059 | 1,841,548 | +485,489 |
| Costa Rica | 1,764,148 | 840,868 | -923,280 |
| India | 516,591 | 1,281,620 | +765,029 |
| Singapore | 1,189,459 | 0 | -1,189,459 |
| Italy | 731,601 | 326,123 | -405,478 |
| Australia | 646,754 | 372,919 | -273,835 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| China | 9,453 |
| 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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| China | 3,833 | 5,620 | +1,787 |
| 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 | 25,709,669 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 22,806,178 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 19,436,128 |
| Other | 11,389 |
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 | 16,484,804 | 9,224,865 | -7,259,939 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 12,174,457 | 10,631,721 | -1,542,736 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 9,683,542 | 9,752,586 | +69,044 |
| Other | 5,769 | 5,620 | -149 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| London Heathrow Airport | 21,926,409 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 12,973,817 |
| Southampton | 12,075,816 |
| London Gateway Port | 7,810,017 |
| Holyhead | 2,509,715 |
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 | 14,656,970 | 7,269,439 | -7,387,531 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 6,069,554 | 6,904,263 | +834,709 |
| Southampton | 7,223,247 | 4,852,569 | -2,370,678 |
| London Gateway Port | 3,637,324 | 4,172,693 | +535,369 |
| Holyhead | 1,589,786 | 919,929 | -669,857 |
| Liverpool Docks | 928,441 | 1,408,037 | +479,596 |
| East Midlands Airport | 791,535 | 1,135,295 | +343,760 |
| London | 478,922 | 554,016 | +75,094 |
| Milford | 610,847 | 415,143 | -195,704 |
| London Stansted Airport | 583,115 | 161,344 | -421,771 |
Quick facts
HS code: 84561190
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Laser machines used for general material cutting or shaping