Import/export HS code 84571010: Horizontal machining centres
Machining centres with a horizontal spindle for cutting metal
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 | 18,654,844 |
| Japan | 15,980,663 |
| Italy | 4,504,880 |
| Switzerland | 3,099,479 |
| United States | 1,826,449 |
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 | 12,127,252 | 6,527,592 | -5,599,660 |
| Japan | 5,623,866 | 10,356,797 | +4,732,931 |
| Italy | 2,670,932 | 1,833,948 | -836,984 |
| Switzerland | 766,174 | 2,333,305 | +1,567,131 |
| United States | 1,535,888 | 290,561 | -1,245,327 |
| Belgium | 1,263,738 | 434,800 | -828,938 |
| Taiwan | 520,227 | 721,422 | +201,195 |
| France | 870,141 | 187,535 | -682,606 |
| China | 217,381 | 359,823 | +142,442 |
| Poland | 0 | 431,835 | +431,835 |
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 | 19,940,804 |
| Germany | 16,578,031 |
| Italy | 4,521,990 |
| Switzerland | 3,099,479 |
| Taiwan | 1,241,649 |
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 | 8,610,820 | 11,329,984 | +2,719,164 |
| Germany | 10,451,194 | 6,126,837 | -4,324,357 |
| Italy | 2,670,932 | 1,851,058 | -819,874 |
| Switzerland | 766,174 | 2,333,305 | +1,567,131 |
| Taiwan | 520,227 | 721,422 | +201,195 |
| United States | 604,736 | 291,546 | -313,190 |
| South Korea | 441,368 | 434,254 | -7,114 |
| Sweden | 782,106 | 0 | -782,106 |
| China | 217,381 | 359,823 | +142,442 |
| Turkey | 120,815 | 32,149 | -88,666 |
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 | 7 |
| Northern Ireland | 5 |
| West Midlands | 4 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 3 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 3 |
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 | 7 | 4 | -3 |
| Northern Ireland | 2 | 3 | +1 |
| West Midlands | 2 | 3 | +1 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 3 | 0 | -3 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Essex | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Gloucestershire and Wiltshire | 2 | 0 | -2 |
| Inner London - West | 2 | 1 | -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) | 29,423,408 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 18,032,511 |
| Other | 2,048,338 |
| Air transport | 350,383 |
| Road transport | 162,694 |
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) | 15,996,377 | 13,427,031 | -2,569,346 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 8,250,974 | 9,781,537 | +1,530,563 |
| Other | 1,743,696 | 304,642 | -1,439,054 |
| Air transport | 144,126 | 206,257 | +62,131 |
| Road transport | 0 | 162,694 | +162,694 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover | 15,975,558 |
| Southampton | 10,344,018 |
| Belfast Port | 6,104,739 |
| ZLC | 3,262,173 |
| London | 2,555,531 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dover | 8,757,686 | 7,217,872 | -1,539,814 |
| Southampton | 6,746,333 | 3,597,685 | -3,148,648 |
| Belfast Port | 870,715 | 5,234,024 | +4,363,309 |
| ZLC | 766,174 | 2,495,999 | +1,729,825 |
| London | 679,654 | 1,875,877 | +1,196,223 |
| Eurotunnel | 2,399,304 | 103,837 | -2,295,467 |
| 000 | 1,743,696 | 304,642 | -1,439,054 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 1,535,824 | 382,643 | -1,153,181 |
| Felixstowe | 571,709 | 976,360 | +404,651 |
| Harwich | 45,665 | 1,033,741 | +988,076 |
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
|
13 |
|
Manufacture of machinery and equipment n.e.c.
|
10 |
|
Manufacture of fabricated metal products, except machinery and equipment
|
8 |
|
Manufacture of motor vehicles, trailers and semi-trailers
|
5 |
|
Repair and installation of machinery and equipment
|
4 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-05 | 5 |
| 2026-04 | 3 |
| 2026-03 | 6 |
| 2026-02 | 5 |
| 2026-01 | 2 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| NCMT LIMITED | 45 |
| UNITED MACHINING UK LIMITED | 40 |
| YMT LIMITED | 39 |
| EMMEGI (UK) LIMITED | 30 |
| MATSUURA MACHINERY LIMITED | 30 |
| DMG MORI UK LIMITED | 24 |
| YAMAZAKI MAZAK U.K. LIMITED | 20 |
| GROB MACHINE TOOLS UK LIMITED | 16 |
| WHITEHOUSE MACHINE TOOLS LIMITED | 12 |
| DEPUY INTERNATIONAL LIMITED | 11 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 54m+ | 23 |
| 1m-15m | 15 |
| 15m-54m | 4 |
| 0-1m | 3 |
| Other | 2 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Germany | 27,056,936 |
| Italy | 3,394,208 |
| Hungary | 2,598,908 |
| Denmark | 1,557,493 |
| Ukraine | 1,473,821 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Germany | 15,992,052 | 11,064,884 | -4,927,168 |
| Italy | 2,300,685 | 1,093,523 | -1,207,162 |
| Hungary | 537,432 | 2,061,476 | +1,524,044 |
| Denmark | 1,293,949 | 263,544 | -1,030,405 |
| Ukraine | 37,000 | 1,436,821 | +1,399,821 |
| Belgium | 981,276 | 1,136 | -980,140 |
| France | 784,408 | 127,766 | -656,642 |
| United States | 97,443 | 800,206 | +702,763 |
| India | 124,406 | 758,111 | +633,705 |
| Poland | 56,050 | 711,319 | +655,269 |
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) | 39,570,322 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 6,417,526 |
| Air transport | 134,751 |
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) | 23,238,989 | 16,331,333 | -6,907,656 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 3,597,987 | 2,819,539 | -778,448 |
| Air transport | 95,165 | 39,586 | -55,579 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Harwich | 36,792,820 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 3,684,161 |
| London Gateway Port | 1,471,724 |
| Immingham Docks | 774,969 |
| Southampton | 672,915 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Harwich | 21,764,478 | 15,028,342 | -6,736,136 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 1,752,453 | 1,931,708 | +179,255 |
| London Gateway Port | 568,327 | 903,397 | +335,070 |
| Immingham Docks | 639,614 | 135,355 | -504,259 |
| Southampton | 645,652 | 27,263 | -618,389 |
| London | 660,000 | 0 | -660,000 |
| Belfast Port | 0 | 597,398 | +597,398 |
| Felixstowe | 260,532 | 79,465 | -181,067 |
| Holyhead | 90,856 | 221,900 | +131,044 |
| Liverpool Docks | 308,000 | 0 | -308,000 |
Quick facts
HS code: 84571010
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Machining centres with a horizontal spindle for cutting metal