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 | 58,953,965 |
| Japan | 38,135,440 |
| United States | 24,017,594 |
| Taiwan | 19,485,687 |
| Netherlands | 15,305,975 |
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 | 32,677,453 | 26,276,512 | -6,400,941 |
| Japan | 14,637,954 | 23,497,486 | +8,859,532 |
| United States | 13,516,537 | 10,501,057 | -3,015,480 |
| Taiwan | 10,928,287 | 8,557,400 | -2,370,887 |
| Netherlands | 8,211,790 | 7,094,185 | -1,117,605 |
| Belgium | 7,127,948 | 7,624,274 | +496,326 |
| Switzerland | 5,008,786 | 5,023,333 | +14,547 |
| Italy | 3,603,381 | 4,357,699 | +754,318 |
| China | 1,491,745 | 1,791,490 | +299,745 |
| France | 2,406,009 | 521,776 | -1,884,233 |
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 | 57,078,772 |
| Germany | 50,272,111 |
| Taiwan | 30,392,839 |
| United States | 25,867,728 |
| Italy | 8,781,880 |
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 | 25,133,853 | 31,944,919 | +6,811,066 |
| Germany | 25,520,303 | 24,751,808 | -768,495 |
| Taiwan | 17,046,115 | 13,346,724 | -3,699,391 |
| United States | 13,848,085 | 12,019,643 | -1,828,442 |
| Italy | 4,125,348 | 4,656,532 | +531,184 |
| Switzerland | 3,740,275 | 4,078,680 | +338,405 |
| China | 3,380,631 | 4,104,666 | +724,035 |
| Spain | 2,065,760 | 1,356,880 | -708,880 |
| Sweden | 3,142,570 | 0 | -3,142,570 |
| 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 | 14 | 13 | -1 |
| West Midlands | 7 | 6 | -1 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 4 | 5 | +1 |
| Northern Ireland | 1 | 5 | +4 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 4 | 3 | -1 |
| Gloucestershire and Wiltshire | 5 | 0 | -5 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 4 | 3 | -1 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 3 | 5 | +2 |
| West Yorkshire | 4 | 2 | -2 |
| Essex | 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 116,159,952 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 80,252,123 |
| Other | 8,079,623 |
| Road transport | 2,170,023 |
| Air transport | 879,459 |
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) | 59,486,682 | 56,673,270 | -2,813,412 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 37,715,114 | 42,537,009 | +4,821,895 |
| Other | 7,443,953 | 635,670 | -6,808,283 |
| Road transport | 549,269 | 1,620,754 | +1,071,485 |
| Air transport | 392,439 | 487,020 | +94,581 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Southampton | 59,807,841 |
| Dover | 48,770,985 |
| Felixstowe | 14,578,975 |
| Eurotunnel | 13,479,477 |
| ZLC | 11,933,052 |
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 | 30,278,439 | 29,529,402 | -749,037 |
| Dover | 28,403,043 | 20,367,942 | -8,035,101 |
| Felixstowe | 7,408,272 | 7,170,703 | -237,569 |
| Eurotunnel | 7,763,913 | 5,715,564 | -2,048,349 |
| ZLC | 5,580,417 | 6,352,635 | +772,218 |
| Immingham Docks | 2,754,589 | 9,169,821 | +6,415,232 |
| Harwich | 3,060,515 | 7,107,651 | +4,047,136 |
| 000 | 7,443,953 | 635,670 | -6,808,283 |
| Belfast Port | 681,350 | 6,279,166 | +5,597,816 |
| London | 1,315,923 | 2,719,898 | +1,403,975 |
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
|
12 |
|
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 |
|---|---|
| 2026-05 | 18 |
| 2026-04 | 21 |
| 2026-03 | 18 |
| 2026-02 | 19 |
| 2026-01 | 14 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| XYZ MACHINE TOOLS LIMITED | 99 |
| NCMT LIMITED | 94 |
| MATSUURA MACHINERY LIMITED | 90 |
| UNITED MACHINING UK LIMITED | 78 |
| C.DUGARD LIMITED | 70 |
| WHITEHOUSE MACHINE TOOLS LIMITED | 55 |
| YAMAZAKI MAZAK U.K. LIMITED | 54 |
| YMT LIMITED | 53 |
| DMG MORI UK LIMITED | 48 |
| HURCO EUROPE LIMITED | 48 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 54m+ | 46 |
| 1m-15m | 38 |
| 0-1m | 13 |
| Other | 10 |
| 15m-54m | 8 |
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 | 72,865,435 |
| Germany | 29,853,036 |
| Turkey | 7,812,039 |
| Spain | 6,182,983 |
| Ireland | 6,086,689 |
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 | 34,893,702 | 37,971,733 | +3,078,031 |
| Germany | 17,205,171 | 12,647,865 | -4,557,306 |
| Turkey | 2,755,738 | 5,056,301 | +2,300,563 |
| Spain | 3,468,219 | 2,714,764 | -753,455 |
| Ireland | 3,481,436 | 2,605,253 | -876,183 |
| Sweden | 2,993,821 | 2,500,884 | -492,937 |
| Italy | 3,122,332 | 1,830,622 | -1,291,710 |
| France | 1,867,634 | 1,432,857 | -434,777 |
| Hungary | 728,996 | 2,192,912 | +1,463,916 |
| United States | 568,974 | 2,136,827 | +1,567,853 |
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) | 115,666,451 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 48,263,616 |
| Air transport | 571,231 |
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) | 56,400,463 | 59,265,988 | +2,865,525 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 25,666,339 | 22,597,277 | -3,069,062 |
| Air transport | 406,254 | 164,977 | -241,277 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| London | 52,894,479 |
| Harwich | 40,597,283 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 34,710,449 |
| Immingham Docks | 8,014,098 |
| London Gateway Port | 5,425,750 |
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 | 24,715,311 | 28,179,168 | +3,463,857 |
| Harwich | 21,480,044 | 19,117,239 | -2,362,805 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 16,289,099 | 18,421,350 | +2,132,251 |
| Immingham Docks | 4,861,565 | 3,152,533 | -1,709,032 |
| London Gateway Port | 3,551,663 | 1,874,087 | -1,677,576 |
| Portsmouth | 2,521,104 | 1,732,457 | -788,647 |
| Southampton | 961,177 | 3,041,843 | +2,080,666 |
| Holyhead | 2,070,260 | 1,605,247 | -465,013 |
| Purfleet | 1,389,018 | 1,114,508 | -274,510 |
| Dover | 1,439,118 | 930,487 | -508,631 |
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