Import/export HS code 845612: Light or photon beam machines
Machines that use light or photon beams to shape materials
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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 | £ |
|---|---|
| China | 551,572 |
| United States | 404,139 |
| Spain | 150,068 |
| Australia | 50,453 |
| Netherlands | 28,959 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| China | 347,178 | 204,394 | -142,784 |
| United States | 400,991 | 3,148 | -397,843 |
| Spain | 0 | 150,068 | +150,068 |
| Australia | 33,746 | 16,707 | -17,039 |
| Netherlands | 27,433 | 1,526 | -25,907 |
| Sweden | 0 | 21,774 | +21,774 |
| Ireland | 14,000 | 5,072 | -8,928 |
| Germany | 920 | 18,132 | +17,212 |
| France | 18,459 | 0 | -18,459 |
| United Arab Emirates | 0 | 7,121 | +7,121 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| China | 559,217 |
| United States | 412,154 |
| Spain | 156,908 |
| United Kingdom | 98,983 |
| France | 18,459 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| China | 348,522 | 210,695 | -137,827 |
| United States | 412,154 | 0 | -412,154 |
| Spain | 5,314 | 151,594 | +146,280 |
| United Kingdom | 57,358 | 41,625 | -15,733 |
| France | 18,459 | 0 | -18,459 |
| Germany | 920 | 16,903 | +15,983 |
| Sweden | 0 | 7,125 | +7,125 |
| Taiwan | 6,128 | 0 | -6,128 |
| India | 0 | 5,418 | +5,418 |
| Belgium | 1,081 | 0 | -1,081 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 2 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 1 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 1 |
| Cambridgeshire and Peterborough | 1 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 2 | 0 | -2 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Cambridgeshire and Peterborough | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Inner London - West | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Kent | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Merseyside | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Outer London - East and North East | 0 | 1 | +1 |
Import volume by transport
What this shows: Import value by transport mode used to bring goods into the UK.
Top 5 values
| Transport | £ |
|---|---|
| Air transport | 621,689 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 423,817 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 237,790 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air transport | 492,775 | 128,914 | -363,861 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 304,014 | 119,803 | -184,211 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 53,147 | 184,643 | +131,496 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| London Heathrow Airport | 462,492 |
| Felixstowe | 234,898 |
| Dover | 150,068 |
| London Gateway Port | 136,837 |
| East Midlands Airport | 81,490 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| London Heathrow Airport | 397,582 | 64,910 | -332,672 |
| Felixstowe | 155,515 | 79,383 | -76,132 |
| Dover | 0 | 150,068 | +150,068 |
| London Gateway Port | 109,556 | 27,281 | -82,275 |
| East Midlands Airport | 44,468 | 37,022 | -7,446 |
| Birmingham Airport | 29,844 | 16,265 | -13,579 |
| Thamesport | 18,459 | 13,139 | -5,320 |
| Eurotunnel | 22,119 | 0 | -22,119 |
| Southampton | 20,484 | 0 | -20,484 |
| London | 17,028 | 0 | -17,028 |
Importer companies by SIC division
What this shows: Industry breakdown (SIC divisions) of importing companies.
Top 5 values
| SIC | Companies |
|---|---|
| Manufacture of machinery and equipment n.e.c. | 4 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 4 |
| Manufacture of other transport equipment | 2 |
| Other manufacturing | 2 |
| Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 2 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 1 |
| 2025-10 | 3 |
| 2025-07 | 3 |
| 2025-05 | 2 |
| 2025-04 | 2 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| GRAFITYP (UK) LIMITED | 6 |
| KEYENCE (UK) LIMITED | 6 |
| BOOTS UK LIMITED | 3 |
| B & M RETAIL LIMITED | 2 |
| TELESISEAGLE LIMITED | 2 |
| 3DFORUS LIMITED | 2 |
| HPC LASER LTD | 2 |
| COORSTEK LIMITED | 2 |
| OPTEK LIMITED | 1 |
| THE NORTON MOTORCYCLE CO. LIMITED | 1 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 54m+ | 6 |
| 0-1m | 5 |
| 1m-15m | 3 |
| 15m-54m | 2 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Germany | 358,538 |
| Australia | 216,282 |
| Mexico | 184,319 |
| China | 183,822 |
| United States | 148,469 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Germany | 175,941 | 182,597 | +6,656 |
| Australia | 82,162 | 134,120 | +51,958 |
| Mexico | 184,319 | 0 | -184,319 |
| China | 19,618 | 164,204 | +144,586 |
| United States | 91,792 | 56,677 | -35,115 |
| Switzerland | 114,026 | 0 | -114,026 |
| Ireland | 34,393 | 22,963 | -11,430 |
| Sweden | 6,682 | 43,326 | +36,644 |
| Sri Lanka | 0 | 38,945 | +38,945 |
| Malaysia | 36,000 | 0 | -36,000 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Spain | 238 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spain | 0 | 238 | +238 |
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 | 683,938 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 566,786 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 303,067 |
| Other | 238 |
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 | 463,816 | 220,122 | -243,694 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 234,243 | 332,543 | +98,300 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 106,978 | 196,089 | +89,111 |
| Other | 0 | 238 | +238 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| London Heathrow Airport | 469,570 |
| Harwich | 184,319 |
| East Midlands Airport | 166,202 |
| Felixstowe | 153,568 |
| Eurotunnel | 148,944 |
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 | 282,073 | 187,497 | -94,576 |
| Harwich | 184,319 | 0 | -184,319 |
| East Midlands Airport | 141,773 | 24,429 | -117,344 |
| Felixstowe | 0 | 153,568 | +153,568 |
| Eurotunnel | 0 | 148,944 | +148,944 |
| Immingham Docks | 1,421 | 91,360 | +89,939 |
| London Gateway Port | 36,000 | 46,894 | +10,894 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 46,674 | 23,435 | -23,239 |
| Holyhead | 34,393 | 22,725 | -11,668 |
| Southampton | 12,503 | 37,721 | +25,218 |
Related HS codes
What this shows: Sibling or child HS codes in the same classification branch.
Quick facts
HS code: 845612
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Machines that use light or photon beams to shape materials