Import/export HS code 8457: Machines for cutting and shaping metal
Machines that cut and shape metal, including single-station and multi-station machines
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 | 64,891,295 |
| Japan | 37,991,919 |
| United States | 24,328,622 |
| Netherlands | 20,517,561 |
| Taiwan | 18,965,205 |
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 | 39,342,407 | 25,548,888 | -13,793,519 |
| Japan | 13,184,387 | 24,807,532 | +11,623,145 |
| United States | 11,491,302 | 12,837,320 | +1,346,018 |
| Netherlands | 11,893,782 | 8,623,779 | -3,270,003 |
| Taiwan | 10,047,406 | 8,917,799 | -1,129,607 |
| Belgium | 7,541,741 | 7,540,162 | -1,579 |
| Italy | 4,822,630 | 7,326,121 | +2,503,491 |
| Switzerland | 5,797,761 | 4,562,580 | -1,235,181 |
| Spain | 2,130,031 | 2,540,455 | +410,424 |
| China | 1,130,398 | 2,472,717 | +1,342,319 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Japan | 57,005,424 |
| Germany | 55,901,207 |
| Taiwan | 30,975,328 |
| United States | 26,253,059 |
| Italy | 12,840,831 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Japan | 23,923,237 | 33,082,187 | +9,158,950 |
| Germany | 31,498,921 | 24,402,286 | -7,096,635 |
| Taiwan | 17,265,301 | 13,710,027 | -3,555,274 |
| United States | 12,760,616 | 13,492,443 | +731,827 |
| Italy | 5,369,206 | 7,471,625 | +2,102,419 |
| China | 3,467,062 | 4,592,848 | +1,125,786 |
| Switzerland | 4,138,367 | 3,617,927 | -520,440 |
| Spain | 2,927,205 | 2,483,363 | -443,842 |
| Netherlands | 2,707,426 | 1,832,646 | -874,780 |
| Sweden | 2,365,009 | 782,106 | -1,582,903 |
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 | 17 |
| West Midlands | 11 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 8 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 7 |
| Northern Ireland | 7 |
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 | 15 | 13 | -2 |
| West Midlands | 7 | 8 | +1 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 5 | 6 | +1 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 5 | 4 | -1 |
| Northern Ireland | 1 | 6 | +5 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 4 | 6 | +2 |
| Gloucestershire and Wiltshire | 3 | 3 | +0 |
| Inner London - West | 5 | 2 | -3 |
| Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear | 4 | 4 | +0 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 4 | 3 | -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) | 134,271,074 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 79,740,898 |
| Other | 9,155,882 |
| Road transport | 1,912,463 |
| Air transport | 1,483,834 |
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) | 73,310,661 | 60,960,413 | -12,350,248 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 32,711,335 | 47,029,563 | +14,318,228 |
| Other | 7,971,300 | 1,184,582 | -6,786,718 |
| Road transport | 549,269 | 1,363,194 | +813,925 |
| Air transport | 733,188 | 750,646 | +17,458 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Southampton | 60,014,258 |
| Dover | 56,355,718 |
| Immingham Docks | 15,938,460 |
| Eurotunnel | 14,520,829 |
| Felixstowe | 14,239,483 |
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 | 25,988,615 | 34,025,643 | +8,037,028 |
| Dover | 33,675,481 | 22,680,237 | -10,995,244 |
| Immingham Docks | 5,076,581 | 10,861,879 | +5,785,298 |
| Eurotunnel | 8,660,810 | 5,860,019 | -2,800,791 |
| Felixstowe | 6,581,697 | 7,657,786 | +1,076,089 |
| ZLC | 6,629,197 | 5,891,882 | -737,315 |
| Harwich | 4,550,035 | 6,458,065 | +1,908,030 |
| 000 | 7,971,300 | 1,184,582 | -6,786,718 |
| Belfast Port | 681,350 | 6,012,321 | +5,330,971 |
| Killingholme | 4,161,387 | 0 | -4,161,387 |
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 | 41 |
| Manufacture of machinery and equipment n.e.c. | 27 |
| Manufacture of fabricated metal products, except machinery and equipment | 19 |
| Repair and installation of machinery and equipment | 13 |
| Manufacture of motor vehicles, trailers and semi-trailers | 12 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-04 | 26 |
| 2026-03 | 18 |
| 2026-02 | 20 |
| 2026-01 | 14 |
| 2025-12 | 16 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| XYZ MACHINE TOOLS LIMITED | 98 |
| NCMT LIMITED | 95 |
| MATSUURA MACHINERY LIMITED | 89 |
| UNITED MACHINING UK LIMITED | 77 |
| C.DUGARD LIMITED | 70 |
| WHITEHOUSE MACHINE TOOLS LIMITED | 54 |
| YAMAZAKI MAZAK U.K. LIMITED | 54 |
| YMT LIMITED | 52 |
| DMG MORI UK LIMITED | 47 |
| HURCO EUROPE LIMITED | 47 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 54m+ | 60 |
| 1m-15m | 57 |
| 0-1m | 18 |
| 15m-54m | 11 |
| Other | 11 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Belgium | 73,065,736 |
| Germany | 32,144,630 |
| Turkey | 7,345,507 |
| Spain | 7,295,430 |
| Ireland | 5,917,600 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Belgium | 33,971,357 | 39,094,379 | +5,123,022 |
| Germany | 18,694,840 | 13,449,790 | -5,245,050 |
| Turkey | 2,857,108 | 4,488,399 | +1,631,291 |
| Spain | 2,911,796 | 4,383,634 | +1,471,838 |
| Ireland | 3,065,818 | 2,851,782 | -214,036 |
| Sweden | 2,789,388 | 2,565,317 | -224,071 |
| Italy | 3,092,658 | 2,033,329 | -1,059,329 |
| United States | 903,647 | 2,886,485 | +1,982,838 |
| France | 1,824,938 | 1,385,540 | -439,398 |
| Hungary | 784,344 | 2,185,671 | +1,401,327 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| China | 197 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| China | 90 | 107 | +17 |
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) | 117,037,837 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 51,759,964 |
| Air transport | 1,519,509 |
| Other | 197 |
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) | 55,250,012 | 61,787,825 | +6,537,813 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 26,709,804 | 25,050,160 | -1,659,644 |
| Air transport | 591,466 | 928,043 | +336,577 |
| Other | 90 | 107 | +17 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| London | 52,395,988 |
| Harwich | 42,762,125 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 34,757,482 |
| Immingham Docks | 8,040,384 |
| London Gateway Port | 5,732,523 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| London | 23,944,746 | 28,451,242 | +4,506,496 |
| Harwich | 22,390,009 | 20,372,116 | -2,017,893 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 16,372,453 | 18,385,029 | +2,012,576 |
| Immingham Docks | 4,701,384 | 3,339,000 | -1,362,384 |
| London Gateway Port | 2,451,763 | 3,280,760 | +828,997 |
| Portsmouth | 1,742,235 | 3,396,846 | +1,654,611 |
| Southampton | 1,351,908 | 3,095,934 | +1,744,026 |
| Holyhead | 1,698,552 | 2,017,682 | +319,130 |
| Dover | 2,430,163 | 829,793 | -1,600,370 |
| Purfleet | 1,389,018 | 1,114,508 | -274,510 |
Related HS codes
What this shows: Sibling or child HS codes in the same classification branch.
Quick facts
HS code: 8457
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Machines that cut and shape metal, including single-station and multi-station machines