Import/export HS code 845640: Plasma arc machines
Machines that use plasma arcs 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Netherlands | 6,114,434 |
| United States | 1,242,889 |
| Germany | 1,231,033 |
| Finland | 935,000 |
| Czechia | 675,432 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Netherlands | 4,454,604 | 1,659,830 | -2,794,774 |
| United States | 1,239,655 | 3,234 | -1,236,421 |
| Germany | 353,276 | 877,757 | +524,481 |
| Finland | 935,000 | 0 | -935,000 |
| Czechia | 225,965 | 449,467 | +223,502 |
| Turkey | 113,994 | 246,556 | +132,562 |
| China | 106,102 | 201,329 | +95,227 |
| France | 30,858 | 66,751 | +35,893 |
| Poland | 76,370 | 21,010 | -55,360 |
| Slovakia | 85,966 | 0 | -85,966 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| United States | 4,101,408 |
| Netherlands | 2,679,129 |
| Germany | 1,347,558 |
| China | 1,066,668 |
| Finland | 935,000 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | 2,829,084 | 1,272,324 | -1,556,760 |
| Netherlands | 2,505,683 | 173,446 | -2,332,237 |
| Germany | 305,981 | 1,041,577 | +735,596 |
| China | 550,475 | 516,193 | -34,282 |
| Finland | 935,000 | 0 | -935,000 |
| Turkey | 113,994 | 246,556 | +132,562 |
| Poland | 136,828 | 102,467 | -34,361 |
| Czechia | 45,164 | 156,741 | +111,577 |
| United Kingdom | 79,451 | 18,632 | -60,819 |
| Slovakia | 85,966 | 0 | -85,966 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Greater Manchester | 5 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 4 |
| Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear | 4 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 4 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 3 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Greater Manchester | 3 | 5 | +2 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 3 | 3 | +0 |
| Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear | 1 | 3 | +2 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 4 | 4 | +0 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 3 | 2 | -1 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 3 | 1 | -2 |
| Gloucestershire and Wiltshire | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| West Midlands | 1 | 3 | +2 |
| West Yorkshire | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 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) | 6,181,936 |
| Air transport | 2,983,679 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 2,112,299 |
| Road transport | 51,728 |
| Other | 2,991 |
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) | 4,300,516 | 1,881,420 | -2,419,096 |
| Air transport | 1,657,800 | 1,325,879 | -331,921 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,675,471 | 436,828 | -1,238,643 |
| Road transport | 50,215 | 1,513 | -48,702 |
| Other | 0 | 2,991 | +2,991 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover | 1,904,146 |
| Birmingham Airport | 1,602,298 |
| Immingham Docks | 1,596,373 |
| London | 1,256,252 |
| Southampton | 1,179,778 |
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 | 867,528 | 1,036,618 | +169,090 |
| Birmingham Airport | 995,505 | 606,793 | -388,712 |
| Immingham Docks | 1,510,100 | 86,273 | -1,423,827 |
| London | 1,015,211 | 241,041 | -774,170 |
| Southampton | 1,174,445 | 5,333 | -1,169,112 |
| East Midlands Airport | 368,607 | 383,509 | +14,902 |
| Eurotunnel | 454,678 | 246,354 | -208,324 |
| Harwich | 411,392 | 0 | -411,392 |
| Leeds Bradford Airport | 192,180 | 178,614 | -13,566 |
| Felixstowe | 190,595 | 116,934 | -73,661 |
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 | 30 |
| Manufacture of machinery and equipment n.e.c. | 8 |
| Repair and installation of machinery and equipment | 6 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 6 |
| Activities of head offices; management consultancy activities | 4 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-04 | 10 |
| 2026-03 | 11 |
| 2026-02 | 12 |
| 2026-01 | 8 |
| 2025-12 | 10 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 35 |
| 54m+ | 15 |
| 15m-54m | 5 |
| 0-1m | 3 |
| 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Germany | 2,341,199 |
| United States | 1,367,644 |
| Ireland | 1,210,124 |
| Lithuania | 915,592 |
| Australia | 690,287 |
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 | 1,671,745 | 669,454 | -1,002,291 |
| United States | 884,953 | 482,691 | -402,262 |
| Ireland | 981,620 | 228,504 | -753,116 |
| Lithuania | 909,909 | 5,683 | -904,226 |
| Australia | 464,167 | 226,120 | -238,047 |
| Netherlands | 489,566 | 112,269 | -377,297 |
| France | 389,320 | 140,605 | -248,715 |
| Norway | 127,746 | 285,207 | +157,461 |
| Austria | 289,246 | 29,411 | -259,835 |
| Poland | 202,098 | 108,432 | -93,666 |
Export volume by transport
What this shows: Export value by transport mode used to ship goods from the UK.
Top 5 values
| Transport | £ |
|---|---|
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 7,016,993 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 2,579,178 |
| Air transport | 1,116,110 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 5,514,282 | 1,502,711 | -4,011,571 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,757,819 | 821,359 | -936,460 |
| Air transport | 741,675 | 374,435 | -367,240 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 3,811,056 |
| Liverpool Docks | 1,416,481 |
| Dover | 1,247,593 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 793,996 |
| Holyhead | 779,841 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 2,921,756 | 889,300 | -2,032,456 |
| Liverpool Docks | 932,885 | 483,596 | -449,289 |
| Dover | 1,172,816 | 74,777 | -1,098,039 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 650,572 | 143,424 | -507,148 |
| Holyhead | 618,232 | 161,609 | -456,623 |
| Immingham Docks | 378,651 | 339,851 | -38,800 |
| Southampton | 470,692 | 0 | -470,692 |
| London Gateway Port | 102,990 | 228,357 | +125,367 |
| Heysham | 270,150 | 6,139 | -264,011 |
| ZLC | 7,613 | 143,991 | +136,378 |
Quick facts
HS code: 845640
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Machines that use plasma arcs to cut or shape materials