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 | 62,900,381 |
| Japan | 37,788,328 |
| United States | 23,344,952 |
| Netherlands | 19,726,817 |
| Taiwan | 18,672,434 |
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 | 45,184,758 | 17,715,623 | -27,469,135 |
| Japan | 15,607,968 | 22,180,360 | +6,572,392 |
| United States | 12,145,429 | 11,199,523 | -945,906 |
| Netherlands | 13,751,047 | 5,975,770 | -7,775,277 |
| Taiwan | 10,152,599 | 8,519,835 | -1,632,764 |
| Belgium | 6,127,369 | 8,777,973 | +2,650,604 |
| Switzerland | 8,727,539 | 3,073,788 | -5,653,751 |
| Italy | 5,010,858 | 4,512,732 | -498,126 |
| France | 3,123,286 | 991,025 | -2,132,261 |
| Spain | 3,041,675 | 972,860 | -2,068,815 |
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 | 57,568,822 |
| Germany | 53,096,256 |
| Taiwan | 30,337,638 |
| United States | 24,949,922 |
| Italy | 10,053,353 |
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 | 26,390,995 | 31,177,827 | +4,786,832 |
| Germany | 36,657,884 | 16,438,372 | -20,219,512 |
| Taiwan | 17,758,860 | 12,578,778 | -5,180,082 |
| United States | 13,059,410 | 11,890,512 | -1,168,898 |
| Italy | 5,461,326 | 4,592,027 | -869,299 |
| Switzerland | 6,643,856 | 2,599,838 | -4,044,018 |
| China | 4,345,832 | 2,604,717 | -1,741,115 |
| Spain | 4,784,569 | 952,643 | -3,831,926 |
| Netherlands | 3,551,557 | 674,895 | -2,876,662 |
| Sweden | 2,367,714 | 782,106 | -1,585,608 |
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 | 16 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 10 |
| West Midlands | 10 |
| 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 | 13 | 13 | +0 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 7 | 6 | -1 |
| West Midlands | 7 | 7 | +0 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 6 | 3 | -3 |
| Northern Ireland | 1 | 6 | +5 |
| Gloucestershire and Wiltshire | 3 | 3 | +0 |
| Inner London - West | 2 | 5 | +3 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 3 | 5 | +2 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 5 | 0 | -5 |
| Lancashire | 5 | 0 | -5 |
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) | 128,801,127 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 76,476,125 |
| Other | 11,301,239 |
| Air transport | 1,572,101 |
| Road transport | 1,402,960 |
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) | 84,195,864 | 44,605,263 | -39,590,601 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 35,577,882 | 40,898,243 | +5,320,361 |
| Other | 9,313,802 | 1,987,437 | -7,326,365 |
| Air transport | 1,029,978 | 542,123 | -487,855 |
| Road transport | 549,269 | 853,691 | +304,422 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Southampton | 57,422,269 |
| Dover | 52,587,116 |
| Eurotunnel | 14,734,976 |
| ZLC | 13,684,919 |
| Felixstowe | 13,336,637 |
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 | 27,715,171 | 29,707,098 | +1,991,927 |
| Dover | 35,366,600 | 17,220,516 | -18,146,084 |
| Eurotunnel | 9,830,172 | 4,904,804 | -4,925,368 |
| ZLC | 9,648,530 | 4,036,389 | -5,612,141 |
| Felixstowe | 6,871,338 | 6,465,299 | -406,039 |
| 000 | 9,313,802 | 1,987,437 | -7,326,365 |
| Harwich | 4,348,578 | 6,092,965 | +1,744,387 |
| Immingham Docks | 4,926,044 | 4,584,697 | -341,347 |
| Killingholme | 7,462,735 | 0 | -7,462,735 |
| Belfast Port | 1,830,378 | 4,966,596 | +3,136,218 |
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 | 44 |
| Manufacture of machinery and equipment n.e.c. | 29 |
| Manufacture of fabricated metal products, except machinery and equipment | 17 |
| Repair and installation of machinery and equipment | 12 |
| Manufacture of motor vehicles, trailers and semi-trailers | 11 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 14 |
| 2025-11 | 16 |
| 2025-10 | 18 |
| 2025-09 | 20 |
| 2025-08 | 19 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| XYZ MACHINE TOOLS LIMITED | 94 |
| NCMT LIMITED | 91 |
| MATSUURA MACHINERY LIMITED | 85 |
| UNITED MACHINING UK LIMITED | 74 |
| C.DUGARD LIMITED | 70 |
| YAMAZAKI MAZAK U.K. LIMITED | 51 |
| WHITEHOUSE MACHINE TOOLS LIMITED | 50 |
| YMT LIMITED | 48 |
| THE ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGY GROUP LIMITED | 45 |
| DMG MORI UK LIMITED | 44 |
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+ | 58 |
| 0-1m | 16 |
| 15m-54m | 12 |
| Other | 9 |
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 | 68,948,259 |
| Germany | 30,763,958 |
| Turkey | 6,705,383 |
| Spain | 6,330,985 |
| Ireland | 5,962,164 |
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 | 38,921,730 | 30,026,529 | -8,895,201 |
| Germany | 20,544,601 | 10,219,357 | -10,325,244 |
| Turkey | 3,545,246 | 3,160,137 | -385,109 |
| Spain | 3,165,597 | 3,165,388 | -209 |
| Ireland | 2,652,841 | 3,309,323 | +656,482 |
| Italy | 3,245,109 | 1,232,499 | -2,012,610 |
| Sweden | 2,560,845 | 1,747,423 | -813,422 |
| France | 2,879,286 | 788,510 | -2,090,776 |
| Hungary | 1,025,429 | 1,160,229 | +134,800 |
| United States | 759,158 | 1,245,983 | +486,825 |
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 | 0 | 197 | +197 |
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) | 109,265,234 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 46,687,111 |
| Air transport | 1,183,414 |
| Road transport | 2,791 |
| 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) | 60,538,063 | 48,727,171 | -11,810,892 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 28,879,835 | 17,807,276 | -11,072,559 |
| Air transport | 630,746 | 552,668 | -78,078 |
| Road transport | 2,791 | 0 | -2,791 |
| Other | 0 | 197 | +197 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| London | 50,031,284 |
| Harwich | 38,068,112 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 33,256,882 |
| Immingham Docks | 6,905,145 |
| London Gateway Port | 4,698,428 |
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 | 27,914,816 | 22,116,468 | -5,798,348 |
| Harwich | 24,277,229 | 13,790,883 | -10,486,346 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 18,869,720 | 14,387,162 | -4,482,558 |
| Immingham Docks | 4,195,984 | 2,709,161 | -1,486,823 |
| London Gateway Port | 2,388,658 | 2,309,770 | -78,888 |
| Portsmouth | 1,786,291 | 2,771,839 | +985,548 |
| Dover | 3,165,020 | 684,458 | -2,480,562 |
| Holyhead | 1,517,278 | 1,702,739 | +185,461 |
| Purfleet | 1,138,151 | 1,298,931 | +160,780 |
| Felixstowe | 1,702,160 | 706,858 | -995,302 |
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