Import/export HS code 84571090: Various machining centres
All other types of machining centres not specified elsewhere
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 | 40,658,568 |
| United States | 22,383,524 |
| Japan | 21,901,918 |
| Taiwan | 17,811,848 |
| Netherlands | 16,026,885 |
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 | 22,332,380 | 18,326,188 | -4,006,192 |
| United States | 10,817,829 | 11,565,695 | +747,866 |
| Japan | 9,001,261 | 12,900,657 | +3,899,396 |
| Taiwan | 9,351,408 | 8,460,440 | -890,968 |
| Netherlands | 9,238,501 | 6,788,384 | -2,450,117 |
| Belgium | 5,780,253 | 7,077,908 | +1,297,655 |
| Switzerland | 5,028,426 | 2,690,028 | -2,338,398 |
| Italy | 889,028 | 2,337,612 | +1,448,584 |
| China | 873,952 | 2,007,073 | +1,133,121 |
| Spain | 1,269,368 | 1,356,880 | +87,512 |
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 | 36,700,625 |
| Germany | 34,706,069 |
| Taiwan | 29,821,971 |
| United States | 25,187,742 |
| China | 7,301,203 |
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 | 16,425,066 | 20,275,559 | +3,850,493 |
| Germany | 17,179,643 | 17,526,426 | +346,783 |
| Taiwan | 16,569,303 | 13,252,668 | -3,316,635 |
| United States | 12,034,098 | 13,153,644 | +1,119,546 |
| China | 3,193,515 | 4,107,688 | +914,173 |
| Switzerland | 3,369,032 | 1,745,375 | -1,623,657 |
| Spain | 2,067,921 | 1,356,880 | -711,041 |
| Italy | 857,287 | 2,452,198 | +1,594,911 |
| Austria | 2,315,251 | 679,225 | -1,636,026 |
| Poland | 377,900 | 2,079,875 | +1,701,975 |
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 | 14 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 6 |
| West Midlands | 6 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 4 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 4 |
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 | 11 | 13 | +2 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 4 | 3 | -1 |
| West Midlands | 3 | 6 | +3 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 3 | 4 | +1 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 3 | 4 | +1 |
| Gloucestershire and Wiltshire | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 2 | 3 | +1 |
| Norfolk | 1 | 3 | +2 |
| West of England | 1 | 3 | +2 |
| West Yorkshire | 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) | 88,123,024 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 61,721,934 |
| Other | 6,270,285 |
| Road transport | 1,749,769 |
| Air transport | 468,761 |
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) | 46,491,565 | 41,631,459 | -4,860,106 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 27,287,126 | 34,434,808 | +7,147,682 |
| Other | 5,395,078 | 875,207 | -4,519,871 |
| Road transport | 549,269 | 1,200,500 | +651,231 |
| Air transport | 236,834 | 231,927 | -4,907 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Southampton | 49,499,122 |
| Dover | 33,945,995 |
| Felixstowe | 12,830,389 |
| Immingham Docks | 11,474,291 |
| Eurotunnel | 11,040,035 |
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 | 21,796,186 | 27,702,936 | +5,906,750 |
| Dover | 20,518,253 | 13,427,742 | -7,090,511 |
| Felixstowe | 5,956,013 | 6,874,376 | +918,363 |
| Immingham Docks | 2,360,464 | 9,113,827 | +6,753,363 |
| Eurotunnel | 6,241,504 | 4,798,531 | -1,442,973 |
| ZLC | 5,863,023 | 3,856,636 | -2,006,387 |
| Harwich | 4,090,310 | 5,424,324 | +1,334,014 |
| 000 | 5,395,078 | 875,207 | -4,519,871 |
| Purfleet | 1,369,398 | 1,823,296 | +453,898 |
| Portsmouth | 807,878 | 1,310,220 | +502,342 |
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 | 23 |
| Manufacture of machinery and equipment n.e.c. | 14 |
| Repair and installation of machinery and equipment | 11 |
| Manufacture of motor vehicles, trailers and semi-trailers | 7 |
| Other manufacturing | 7 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-04 | 19 |
| 2026-03 | 13 |
| 2026-02 | 16 |
| 2026-01 | 12 |
| 2025-12 | 15 |
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 |
| MATSUURA MACHINERY LIMITED | 89 |
| NCMT LIMITED | 75 |
| C.DUGARD LIMITED | 66 |
| UNITED MACHINING UK LIMITED | 58 |
| HURCO EUROPE LIMITED | 47 |
| YAMAZAKI MAZAK U.K. LIMITED | 47 |
| THE ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGY GROUP LIMITED | 44 |
| WHITEHOUSE MACHINE TOOLS LIMITED | 43 |
| DMG MORI UK LIMITED | 35 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 54m+ | 32 |
| 1m-15m | 27 |
| 0-1m | 11 |
| Other | 7 |
| 15m-54m | 4 |
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 | 72,079,634 |
| Turkey | 7,276,656 |
| Spain | 6,180,099 |
| Sweden | 5,336,960 |
| Ireland | 5,189,222 |
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 | 32,986,391 | 39,093,243 | +6,106,852 |
| Turkey | 2,799,378 | 4,477,278 | +1,677,900 |
| Spain | 1,981,477 | 4,198,622 | +2,217,145 |
| Sweden | 2,789,388 | 2,547,572 | -241,816 |
| Ireland | 2,603,447 | 2,585,775 | -17,672 |
| Germany | 1,120,056 | 1,353,225 | +233,169 |
| France | 1,037,849 | 1,350,468 | +312,619 |
| United States | 800,617 | 1,350,425 | +549,808 |
| Thailand | 955,200 | 953,180 | -2,020 |
| Mexico | 250,614 | 1,622,342 | +1,371,728 |
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) | 109,121,794 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 8,487,957 |
| Air transport | 418,304 |
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) | 50,596,598 | 58,525,196 | +7,928,598 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 3,003,517 | 5,484,440 | +2,480,923 |
| Air transport | 296,345 | 121,959 | -174,386 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| London | 51,735,988 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 30,766,973 |
| Immingham Docks | 7,052,498 |
| Portsmouth | 4,926,976 |
| London Gateway Port | 3,923,126 |
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 | 23,284,746 | 28,451,242 | +5,166,496 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 14,603,277 | 16,163,696 | +1,560,419 |
| Immingham Docks | 3,902,491 | 3,150,007 | -752,484 |
| Portsmouth | 1,742,235 | 3,184,741 | +1,442,506 |
| London Gateway Port | 2,009,791 | 1,913,335 | -96,456 |
| Southampton | 733,179 | 2,961,766 | +2,228,587 |
| Holyhead | 1,605,179 | 1,795,782 | +190,603 |
| Harwich | 527,185 | 2,696,320 | +2,169,135 |
| Purfleet | 1,389,018 | 1,114,508 | -274,510 |
| Dover | 1,467,099 | 760,027 | -707,072 |
Quick facts
HS code: 84571090
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: All other types of machining centres not specified elsewhere