Import/export HS code 845690: Various advanced material-working machines
Other machines for shaping materials using advanced technologies
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Germany | 2,606,354 |
| China | 1,353,237 |
| Japan | 1,133,764 |
| United States | 858,373 |
| Finland | 504,758 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Germany | 1,252,270 | 1,354,084 | +101,814 |
| China | 536,543 | 816,694 | +280,151 |
| Japan | 1,097,656 | 36,108 | -1,061,548 |
| United States | 403,952 | 454,421 | +50,469 |
| Finland | 0 | 504,758 | +504,758 |
| Poland | 320,760 | 0 | -320,760 |
| Hungary | 108,266 | 139,076 | +30,810 |
| Portugal | 0 | 227,015 | +227,015 |
| Italy | 131,472 | 43,268 | -88,204 |
| Austria | 0 | 118,848 | +118,848 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Germany | 2,199,286 |
| Japan | 1,445,057 |
| China | 1,415,111 |
| United States | 853,890 |
| Finland | 504,758 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Germany | 1,033,467 | 1,165,819 | +132,352 |
| Japan | 1,301,090 | 143,967 | -1,157,123 |
| China | 551,031 | 864,080 | +313,049 |
| United States | 402,541 | 451,349 | +48,808 |
| Finland | 0 | 504,758 | +504,758 |
| Hungary | 192,579 | 138,286 | -54,293 |
| Poland | 320,760 | 0 | -320,760 |
| Portugal | 4,503 | 227,015 | +222,512 |
| Italy | 135,944 | 50,946 | -84,998 |
| United Kingdom | 87,525 | 46,377 | -41,148 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 9 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 9 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 9 |
| Greater Manchester | 8 |
| West Midlands | 8 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 4 | 6 | +2 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 5 | 4 | -1 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 3 | 6 | +3 |
| Greater Manchester | 5 | 5 | +0 |
| West Midlands | 5 | 5 | +0 |
| Essex | 3 | 3 | +0 |
| Inner London - West | 1 | 3 | +2 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| Cambridgeshire and Peterborough | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| Cheshire | 3 | 1 | -2 |
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 | 2,775,859 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 2,753,448 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 2,714,875 |
| Other | 17,169 |
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 | 1,182,710 | 1,593,149 | +410,439 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,526,234 | 1,227,214 | -299,020 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 1,665,524 | 1,049,351 | -616,173 |
| Other | 17,169 | 0 | -17,169 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Southampton | 1,340,290 |
| Dover | 1,305,736 |
| Eurotunnel | 893,140 |
| London | 838,332 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 824,981 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Southampton | 1,192,885 | 147,405 | -1,045,480 |
| Dover | 1,074,101 | 231,635 | -842,466 |
| Eurotunnel | 73,805 | 819,335 | +745,530 |
| London | 330,922 | 507,410 | +176,488 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 480,771 | 344,210 | -136,561 |
| East Midlands Airport | 322,545 | 499,255 | +176,710 |
| Leeds Bradford Airport | 16,841 | 596,014 | +579,173 |
| Felixstowe | 82,984 | 253,625 | +170,641 |
| Liverpool Docks | 14,962 | 201,839 | +186,877 |
| Belfast Port | 134,434 | 71,063 | -63,371 |
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 | 35 |
| Manufacture of machinery and equipment n.e.c. | 14 |
| Manufacture of fabricated metal products, except machinery and equipment | 10 |
| Repair and installation of machinery and equipment | 9 |
| Architectural and engineering activities; technical testing and analysis | 8 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-04 | 11 |
| 2026-03 | 6 |
| 2026-02 | 7 |
| 2026-01 | 5 |
| 2025-12 | 4 |
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 | 58 |
| 54m+ | 29 |
| 0-1m | 14 |
| 15m-54m | 9 |
| Other | 5 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| United States | 2,183,702 |
| Norway | 480,555 |
| Germany | 437,642 |
| France | 402,408 |
| Ireland | 152,647 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | 660,358 | 1,523,344 | +862,986 |
| Norway | 360,000 | 120,555 | -239,445 |
| Germany | 148,668 | 288,974 | +140,306 |
| France | 60,089 | 342,319 | +282,230 |
| Ireland | 120,384 | 32,263 | -88,121 |
| Australia | 141,972 | 0 | -141,972 |
| Italy | 96,395 | 43,180 | -53,215 |
| Bulgaria | 129,690 | 0 | -129,690 |
| Spain | 61,457 | 62,350 | +893 |
| Belgium | 0 | 103,185 | +103,185 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| United States | 555 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | 555 | 0 | -555 |
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) | 2,224,200 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 1,557,560 |
| Air transport | 1,353,361 |
| Other | 6,757 |
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) | 614,446 | 1,609,754 | +995,308 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 693,165 | 864,395 | +171,230 |
| Air transport | 862,322 | 491,039 | -371,283 |
| Other | 4,226 | 2,531 | -1,695 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Liverpool Docks | 1,086,523 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 823,690 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 553,043 |
| Immingham Docks | 496,292 |
| Southampton | 394,723 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Liverpool Docks | 2,544 | 1,083,979 | +1,081,435 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 489,807 | 333,883 | -155,924 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 508,553 | 44,490 | -464,063 |
| Immingham Docks | 361,620 | 134,672 | -226,948 |
| Southampton | 0 | 394,723 | +394,723 |
| East Midlands Airport | 157,485 | 212,549 | +55,064 |
| Portsmouth | 0 | 308,700 | +308,700 |
| London Gateway Port | 238,573 | 25,251 | -213,322 |
| Manchester Airport | 125,936 | 73,879 | -52,057 |
| Dover | 105,165 | 93,196 | -11,969 |
Quick facts
HS code: 845690
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Other machines for shaping materials using advanced technologies