Import/export HS code 845630: Electrodischarge machines
Machines that use electrical discharges to shape or cut 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.
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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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Switzerland | 6,861,303 |
| Germany | 5,219,319 |
| Netherlands | 3,557,127 |
| Singapore | 1,981,864 |
| Taiwan | 1,797,991 |
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 | 3,372,593 | 3,488,710 | +116,117 |
| Germany | 3,073,968 | 2,145,351 | -928,617 |
| Netherlands | 1,575,854 | 1,981,273 | +405,419 |
| Singapore | 383,157 | 1,598,707 | +1,215,550 |
| Taiwan | 928,048 | 869,943 | -58,105 |
| United States | 519,192 | 212,016 | -307,176 |
| France | 239,968 | 472,110 | +232,142 |
| Luxembourg | 107,845 | 434,114 | +326,269 |
| China | 102,355 | 225,035 | +122,680 |
| Turkey | 221,512 | 55,937 | -165,575 |
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 | 6,246,084 |
| Thailand | 4,148,739 |
| China | 2,931,042 |
| Germany | 2,836,212 |
| Singapore | 1,981,864 |
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 | 2,914,068 | 3,332,016 | +417,948 |
| Thailand | 1,663,230 | 2,485,509 | +822,279 |
| China | 1,481,384 | 1,449,658 | -31,726 |
| Germany | 1,815,019 | 1,021,193 | -793,826 |
| Singapore | 383,157 | 1,598,707 | +1,215,550 |
| Taiwan | 928,048 | 1,019,250 | +91,202 |
| Japan | 533,146 | 880,172 | +347,026 |
| United States | 424,078 | 32,277 | -391,801 |
| Spain | 359,029 | 1,145 | -357,884 |
| United Kingdom | 97,091 | 196,865 | +99,774 |
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 | 8 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 4 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 2 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 2 |
| Greater Manchester | 2 |
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 | 7 | 5 | -2 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 1 | 3 | +2 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 0 | 2 | +2 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| Greater Manchester | 2 | 0 | -2 |
| Inner London - East | 0 | 2 | +2 |
| South East Wales | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| West Central Scotland | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| West Midlands | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 17,299,866 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 4,005,282 |
| Air transport | 846,129 |
| Other | 710,596 |
| Road transport | 271,592 |
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) | 8,675,728 | 8,624,138 | -51,590 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,438,346 | 2,566,936 | +1,128,590 |
| Air transport | 570,136 | 275,993 | -294,143 |
| Other | 274,721 | 435,875 | +161,154 |
| Road transport | 0 | 271,592 | +271,592 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| ZLC | 11,602,778 |
| Dover | 3,344,319 |
| Felixstowe | 2,095,568 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 1,018,387 |
| Southampton | 928,438 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| ZLC | 5,497,612 | 6,105,166 | +607,554 |
| Dover | 1,745,775 | 1,598,544 | -147,231 |
| Felixstowe | 1,191,943 | 903,625 | -288,318 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 383,160 | 635,227 | +252,067 |
| Southampton | 140,781 | 787,657 | +646,876 |
| Eurotunnel | 603,559 | 224,188 | -379,371 |
| 000 | 274,721 | 435,875 | +161,154 |
| Belfast Port | 108,436 | 546,094 | +437,658 |
| London Stansted Airport | 442,079 | 127,337 | -314,742 |
| London | 250,469 | 2,111 | -248,358 |
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. | 10 |
| Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 10 |
| Manufacture of fabricated metal products, except machinery and equipment | 6 |
| Manufacture of computer, electronic and optical products | 4 |
| Manufacture of electrical equipment | 3 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 9 |
| 2025-11 | 7 |
| 2025-10 | 9 |
| 2025-09 | 4 |
| 2025-08 | 5 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| UNITED MACHINING UK LIMITED | 71 |
| NCMT LIMITED | 41 |
| SODICK EUROPE LIMITED | 35 |
| BISON MACHINERY LIMITED | 20 |
| SELMACH MACHINERY LTD | 18 |
| EDWARD PRYOR & SON LIMITED | 15 |
| WARWICK MACHINE TOOLS LIMITED | 14 |
| EUROSPARK LIMITED | 13 |
| FANUC UK LIMITED | 11 |
| BOURNS ELECTRONICS LIMITED | 11 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 16 |
| 54m+ | 12 |
| 0-1m | 7 |
| 15m-54m | 5 |
| Other | 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| China | 5,794,082 |
| Germany | 2,384,586 |
| United States | 2,351,397 |
| India | 2,144,556 |
| South Korea | 1,851,412 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| China | 1,444,082 | 4,350,000 | +2,905,918 |
| Germany | 2,266,263 | 118,323 | -2,147,940 |
| United States | 1,407,315 | 944,082 | -463,233 |
| India | 2,130,000 | 14,556 | -2,115,444 |
| South Korea | 880,734 | 970,678 | +89,944 |
| Mexico | 1,729,584 | 0 | -1,729,584 |
| Ireland | 586,017 | 798,267 | +212,250 |
| Taiwan | 887,886 | 0 | -887,886 |
| Sweden | 856,591 | 0 | -856,591 |
| Hungary | 482,670 | 3,200 | -479,470 |
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) | 14,703,707 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 6,132,380 |
| Air transport | 536,986 |
| Road transport | 6,695 |
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) | 9,027,973 | 5,675,734 | -3,352,239 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 4,497,909 | 1,634,471 | -2,863,438 |
| Air transport | 224,184 | 312,802 | +88,618 |
| Road transport | 6,695 | 0 | -6,695 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Felixstowe | 7,382,959 |
| Southampton | 3,505,317 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 2,974,642 |
| London Gateway Port | 2,260,969 |
| Liverpool Docks | 2,143,343 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Felixstowe | 3,724,138 | 3,658,821 | -65,317 |
| Southampton | 3,061,971 | 443,346 | -2,618,625 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 2,797,042 | 177,600 | -2,619,442 |
| London Gateway Port | 1,007,581 | 1,253,388 | +245,807 |
| Liverpool Docks | 1,266,518 | 876,825 | -389,693 |
| Holyhead | 562,267 | 789,757 | +227,490 |
| Immingham Docks | 1,070,379 | 31,983 | -1,038,396 |
| East Midlands Airport | 125,712 | 87,396 | -38,316 |
| ZLC | 69,627 | 42,564 | -27,063 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 0 | 111,642 | +111,642 |
Related HS codes
What this shows: Sibling or child HS codes in the same classification branch.
Quick facts
HS code: 845630
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Machines that use electrical discharges to shape or cut materials