Import/export HS code 845710: Machining centres for metal
Machines that perform multiple cutting tasks on metal in one setup
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 | 63,426,026 |
| Japan | 37,985,206 |
| United States | 24,209,973 |
| Taiwan | 18,960,552 |
| Netherlands | 16,155,783 |
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 | 38,572,246 | 24,853,780 | -13,718,466 |
| Japan | 13,177,674 | 24,807,532 | +11,629,858 |
| United States | 11,422,565 | 12,787,408 | +1,364,843 |
| Taiwan | 10,042,753 | 8,917,799 | -1,124,954 |
| Netherlands | 9,284,166 | 6,871,617 | -2,412,549 |
| Belgium | 7,539,052 | 7,512,708 | -26,344 |
| Switzerland | 5,794,600 | 4,562,580 | -1,232,020 |
| Italy | 3,578,737 | 4,083,436 | +504,699 |
| China | 1,065,509 | 2,392,720 | +1,327,211 |
| France | 1,791,615 | 1,137,877 | -653,738 |
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 | 56,954,584 |
| Germany | 54,422,976 |
| Taiwan | 30,970,675 |
| United States | 26,084,024 |
| Italy | 8,315,836 |
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 | 23,910,651 | 33,043,933 | +9,133,282 |
| Germany | 30,687,465 | 23,735,511 | -6,951,954 |
| Taiwan | 17,260,648 | 13,710,027 | -3,550,621 |
| United States | 12,638,834 | 13,445,190 | +806,356 |
| Italy | 4,100,704 | 4,215,132 | +114,428 |
| China | 3,385,072 | 4,493,335 | +1,108,263 |
| Switzerland | 4,135,206 | 3,617,927 | -517,279 |
| Spain | 2,068,402 | 1,356,880 | -711,522 |
| Sweden | 2,360,464 | 782,106 | -1,578,358 |
| Austria | 2,315,251 | 679,225 | -1,636,026 |
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 | 15 |
| West Midlands | 9 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 6 |
| Northern Ireland | 6 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 6 |
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 |
| West Midlands | 6 | 7 | +1 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 4 | 5 | +1 |
| Northern Ireland | 0 | 6 | +6 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 4 | 3 | -1 |
| Gloucestershire and Wiltshire | 3 | 2 | -1 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 4 | 3 | -1 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 3 | 5 | +2 |
| West Yorkshire | 4 | 2 | -2 |
| Essex | 2 | 2 | +0 |
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) | 120,943,724 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 79,394,655 |
| Other | 9,108,123 |
| Road transport | 1,912,463 |
| Air transport | 819,144 |
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) | 66,767,888 | 54,175,836 | -12,592,052 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 32,563,537 | 46,831,118 | +14,267,581 |
| Other | 7,928,274 | 1,179,849 | -6,748,425 |
| Road transport | 549,269 | 1,363,194 | +813,925 |
| Air transport | 307,917 | 511,227 | +203,310 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Southampton | 60,014,258 |
| Dover | 52,122,123 |
| Felixstowe | 14,114,395 |
| Eurotunnel | 13,543,176 |
| ZLC | 12,521,079 |
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 | 31,816,162 | 20,305,961 | -11,510,201 |
| Felixstowe | 6,527,722 | 7,586,673 | +1,058,951 |
| Eurotunnel | 8,640,808 | 4,902,368 | -3,738,440 |
| ZLC | 6,629,197 | 5,891,882 | -737,315 |
| Immingham Docks | 2,484,708 | 9,113,827 | +6,629,119 |
| Harwich | 4,322,542 | 6,458,065 | +2,135,523 |
| 000 | 7,928,274 | 1,179,849 | -6,748,425 |
| 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 | 28 |
| Manufacture of machinery and equipment n.e.c. | 20 |
| Manufacture of fabricated metal products, except machinery and equipment | 13 |
| 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 |
|---|---|
| 2026-04 | 21 |
| 2026-03 | 18 |
| 2026-02 | 19 |
| 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 | 93 |
| 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+ | 45 |
| 1m-15m | 39 |
| 0-1m | 14 |
| Other | 9 |
| 15m-54m | 7 |
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 | 73,062,046 |
| Germany | 31,140,576 |
| Turkey | 7,345,507 |
| Spain | 7,289,539 |
| Ireland | 5,914,886 |
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 | 33,967,667 | 39,094,379 | +5,126,712 |
| Germany | 17,694,916 | 13,445,660 | -4,249,256 |
| Turkey | 2,857,108 | 4,488,399 | +1,631,291 |
| Spain | 2,905,905 | 4,383,634 | +1,477,729 |
| Ireland | 3,063,211 | 2,851,675 | -211,536 |
| Sweden | 2,789,388 | 2,547,572 | -241,816 |
| Italy | 3,034,168 | 1,917,579 | -1,116,589 |
| France | 1,822,257 | 1,376,540 | -445,717 |
| United States | 898,060 | 2,150,631 | +1,252,571 |
| Hungary | 784,344 | 2,184,221 | +1,399,877 |
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) | 115,359,984 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 50,859,400 |
| Air transport | 573,906 |
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) | 53,889,081 | 61,470,903 | +7,581,822 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 26,184,613 | 24,674,787 | -1,509,826 |
| Air transport | 415,155 | 158,751 | -256,404 |
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 | 34,291,084 |
| Immingham Docks | 7,847,967 |
| London Gateway Port | 5,396,350 |
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 | 16,062,890 | 18,228,194 | +2,165,304 |
| Immingham Docks | 4,512,533 | 3,335,434 | -1,177,099 |
| London Gateway Port | 2,435,963 | 2,960,387 | +524,424 |
| Portsmouth | 1,742,235 | 3,240,325 | +1,498,090 |
| Southampton | 1,305,017 | 3,056,934 | +1,751,917 |
| Holyhead | 1,696,035 | 2,017,682 | +321,647 |
| Purfleet | 1,389,018 | 1,114,508 | -274,510 |
| Dover | 1,570,163 | 829,793 | -740,370 |
Related HS codes
What this shows: Sibling or child HS codes in the same classification branch.
Quick facts
HS code: 845710
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Machines that perform multiple cutting tasks on metal in one setup