Import/export HS code 845630: Electrodischarge machines
Machines that use electrical discharges to shape or cut materials
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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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Switzerland | 7,149,349 |
| Germany | 5,595,283 |
| Netherlands | 4,636,647 |
| Singapore | 2,392,000 |
| Taiwan | 2,070,402 |
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 | 3,115,438 | 4,033,911 | +918,473 |
| Germany | 2,668,625 | 2,926,658 | +258,033 |
| Netherlands | 1,850,566 | 2,786,081 | +935,515 |
| Singapore | 670,611 | 1,721,389 | +1,050,778 |
| Taiwan | 1,095,626 | 974,776 | -120,850 |
| United States | 541,532 | 582,678 | +41,146 |
| France | 122,868 | 634,725 | +511,857 |
| Luxembourg | 107,845 | 434,114 | +326,269 |
| China | 112,444 | 415,692 | +303,248 |
| Japan | 0 | 393,701 | +393,701 |
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 | 7,513,863 |
| Thailand | 4,922,417 |
| China | 3,273,954 |
| Germany | 2,444,719 |
| Singapore | 2,392,000 |
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 | 2,643,807 | 4,870,056 | +2,226,249 |
| Thailand | 2,038,937 | 2,883,480 | +844,543 |
| China | 1,428,153 | 1,845,801 | +417,648 |
| Germany | 1,505,595 | 939,124 | -566,471 |
| Singapore | 670,611 | 1,721,389 | +1,050,778 |
| Taiwan | 1,095,626 | 1,124,083 | +28,457 |
| Japan | 416,046 | 1,196,002 | +779,956 |
| United States | 445,471 | 443,953 | -1,518 |
| Spain | 360,174 | 0 | -360,174 |
| 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 | 7 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 4 |
| West Midlands | 3 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 2 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 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 | 4 | -3 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 3 | 2 | -1 |
| West Midlands | 1 | 3 | +2 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 0 | 2 | +2 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| Essex | 0 | 2 | +2 |
| Greater Manchester | 2 | 0 | -2 |
| Inner London - East | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| South East Wales | 2 | 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) | 19,249,809 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 5,085,412 |
| Air transport | 1,001,812 |
| Other | 638,303 |
| Road transport | 478,461 |
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) | 8,079,796 | 11,170,013 | +3,090,217 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,600,412 | 3,485,000 | +1,884,588 |
| Air transport | 702,748 | 299,064 | -403,684 |
| Other | 461,687 | 176,616 | -285,071 |
| Road transport | 209,033 | 269,428 | +60,395 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| ZLC | 13,521,429 |
| Dover | 3,294,431 |
| Felixstowe | 2,544,246 |
| Southampton | 1,189,152 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 1,183,337 |
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 | 5,504,255 | 8,017,174 | +2,512,919 |
| Dover | 1,623,659 | 1,670,772 | +47,113 |
| Felixstowe | 1,255,986 | 1,288,260 | +32,274 |
| Southampton | 138,316 | 1,050,836 | +912,520 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 304,316 | 879,021 | +574,705 |
| Belfast Port | 108,436 | 546,094 | +437,658 |
| 000 | 461,687 | 176,616 | -285,071 |
| London Stansted Airport | 489,256 | 83,981 | -405,275 |
| London | 250,469 | 290,466 | +39,997 |
| Eurotunnel | 294,135 | 215,853 | -78,282 |
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 | 11 |
| Manufacture of machinery and equipment n.e.c. | 10 |
| Manufacture of computer, electronic and optical products | 5 |
| Manufacture of fabricated metal products, except machinery and equipment | 5 |
| Manufacture of electrical equipment | 4 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-04 | 3 |
| 2026-03 | 4 |
| 2026-02 | 11 |
| 2026-01 | 9 |
| 2025-12 | 2 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| UNITED MACHINING UK LIMITED | 73 |
| NCMT LIMITED | 44 |
| SODICK EUROPE LIMITED | 39 |
| BISON MACHINERY LIMITED | 20 |
| SELMACH MACHINERY LTD | 18 |
| EDWARD PRYOR & SON LIMITED | 16 |
| EUROSPARK LIMITED | 14 |
| WARWICK MACHINE TOOLS LIMITED | 14 |
| 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 | 15 |
| 54m+ | 14 |
| 0-1m | 9 |
| 15m-54m | 5 |
| Other | 3 |
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 | 7,637,286 |
| United States | 2,711,532 |
| Germany | 2,633,481 |
| India | 2,163,659 |
| 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 | 3,994,082 | 3,643,204 | -350,878 |
| United States | 1,890,898 | 820,634 | -1,070,264 |
| Germany | 2,307,588 | 325,893 | -1,981,695 |
| India | 2,136,000 | 27,659 | -2,108,341 |
| South Korea | 880,734 | 970,678 | +89,944 |
| Ireland | 932,599 | 820,311 | -112,288 |
| Mexico | 1,729,584 | 0 | -1,729,584 |
| Sweden | 856,591 | 40,228 | -816,363 |
| Taiwan | 887,886 | 0 | -887,886 |
| Viet Nam | 393,093 | 0 | -393,093 |
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) | 16,853,241 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 6,437,775 |
| Air transport | 739,940 |
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) | 11,465,829 | 5,387,412 | -6,078,417 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 4,957,526 | 1,480,249 | -3,477,277 |
| Air transport | 173,393 | 566,547 | +393,154 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Felixstowe | 9,390,942 |
| Southampton | 3,523,420 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 2,886,946 |
| Liverpool Docks | 2,385,500 |
| London Gateway Port | 2,261,969 |
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 | 5,546,238 | 3,844,704 | -1,701,534 |
| Southampton | 3,061,971 | 461,449 | -2,600,522 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 2,363,012 | 523,934 | -1,839,078 |
| Liverpool Docks | 1,804,343 | 581,157 | -1,223,186 |
| London Gateway Port | 1,723,581 | 538,388 | -1,185,193 |
| Holyhead | 911,339 | 820,311 | -91,028 |
| Immingham Docks | 970,135 | 34,983 | -935,152 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 0 | 302,942 | +302,942 |
| East Midlands Airport | 32,721 | 191,486 | +158,765 |
| ZLC | 103,932 | 2,119 | -101,813 |
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