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 | 6,163,080 |
| United States | 1,267,683 |
| Germany | 1,244,282 |
| Finland | 935,000 |
| Czechia | 729,164 |
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 | 4,702,813 | 1,460,267 | -3,242,546 |
| United States | 1,264,449 | 3,234 | -1,261,215 |
| Germany | 293,730 | 950,552 | +656,822 |
| Finland | 935,000 | 0 | -935,000 |
| Czechia | 237,724 | 491,440 | +253,716 |
| China | 61,983 | 169,529 | +107,546 |
| Turkey | 0 | 231,100 | +231,100 |
| Poland | 35,775 | 63,677 | +27,902 |
| France | 14,374 | 76,518 | +62,144 |
| 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 | 3,973,544 |
| Netherlands | 2,679,129 |
| Germany | 1,341,429 |
| China | 1,178,516 |
| 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 | 2,890,767 | 1,082,777 | -1,807,990 |
| Netherlands | 2,505,683 | 173,446 | -2,332,237 |
| Germany | 249,642 | 1,091,787 | +842,145 |
| China | 720,589 | 457,927 | -262,662 |
| Finland | 935,000 | 0 | -935,000 |
| Poland | 188,409 | 115,621 | -72,788 |
| Turkey | 0 | 231,100 | +231,100 |
| Czechia | 0 | 201,905 | +201,905 |
| Slovakia | 85,966 | 0 | -85,966 |
| United Kingdom | 40,038 | 40,389 | +351 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Greater Manchester | 5 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 5 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 4 |
| Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear | 4 |
| West Midlands | 4 |
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 | 2 | 4 | +2 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 5 | 3 | -2 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 3 | 3 | +0 |
| Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear | 1 | 3 | +2 |
| West Midlands | 1 | 3 | +2 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 2 | 3 | +1 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| West Yorkshire | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Gloucestershire and Wiltshire | 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) | 6,118,080 |
| Air transport | 2,796,610 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 2,255,314 |
| 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) | 4,156,402 | 1,961,678 | -2,194,724 |
| Air transport | 1,696,098 | 1,100,512 | -595,586 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,843,840 | 411,474 | -1,432,366 |
| Road transport | 0 | 51,728 | +51,728 |
| 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 | 1,904,331 |
| Immingham Docks | 1,637,652 |
| Birmingham Airport | 1,582,831 |
| London | 1,381,350 |
| Southampton | 1,174,445 |
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 | 784,429 | 1,119,902 | +335,473 |
| Immingham Docks | 1,551,379 | 86,273 | -1,465,106 |
| Birmingham Airport | 1,043,336 | 539,495 | -503,841 |
| London | 1,128,513 | 252,837 | -875,676 |
| Southampton | 1,174,445 | 0 | -1,174,445 |
| Eurotunnel | 412,816 | 349,253 | -63,563 |
| East Midlands Airport | 333,213 | 364,633 | +31,420 |
| Harwich | 411,392 | 0 | -411,392 |
| Leeds Bradford Airport | 196,565 | 102,582 | -93,983 |
| Felixstowe | 171,408 | 99,673 | -71,735 |
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 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 6 |
| Repair and installation of machinery and equipment | 5 |
| 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 |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 8 |
| 2025-11 | 14 |
| 2025-10 | 17 |
| 2025-09 | 12 |
| 2025-08 | 14 |
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 | 36 |
| 54m+ | 14 |
| 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 | 2,445,397 |
| United States | 1,392,246 |
| Ireland | 1,145,335 |
| Lithuania | 914,202 |
| 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 | 1,360,516 | 1,084,881 | -275,635 |
| United States | 783,634 | 608,612 | -175,022 |
| Ireland | 837,333 | 308,002 | -529,331 |
| Lithuania | 873,704 | 40,498 | -833,206 |
| Australia | 464,167 | 226,120 | -238,047 |
| Netherlands | 443,696 | 138,602 | -305,094 |
| France | 268,932 | 260,993 | -7,939 |
| Norway | 129,542 | 259,289 | +129,747 |
| Poland | 251,045 | 108,432 | -142,613 |
| China | 281,625 | 10,670 | -270,955 |
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) | 7,048,885 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 2,568,643 |
| Air transport | 1,171,009 |
| Road transport | 4,708 |
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) | 4,906,412 | 2,142,473 | -2,763,939 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,594,963 | 973,680 | -621,283 |
| Air transport | 860,652 | 310,357 | -550,295 |
| Road transport | 4,708 | 0 | -4,708 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 3,861,747 |
| Dover | 1,330,480 |
| Liverpool Docks | 1,252,665 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 839,504 |
| Holyhead | 770,997 |
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 | 2,480,539 | 1,381,208 | -1,099,331 |
| Dover | 1,152,402 | 178,078 | -974,324 |
| Liverpool Docks | 654,571 | 598,094 | -56,477 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 744,631 | 94,873 | -649,758 |
| Holyhead | 473,221 | 297,776 | -175,445 |
| Immingham Docks | 365,058 | 325,941 | -39,117 |
| Southampton | 460,533 | 10,159 | -450,374 |
| London Gateway Port | 102,990 | 220,637 | +117,647 |
| Felixstowe | 233,801 | 40,048 | -193,753 |
| Heysham | 270,000 | 3,199 | -266,801 |
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