Import/export HS code 845720: Single-station machines for metal
Machines designed to perform one task at a time on 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Italy | 224,245 |
| Malaysia | 188,933 |
| Germany | 145,633 |
| United States | 114,649 |
| China | 108,510 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Italy | 100,676 | 123,569 | +22,893 |
| Malaysia | 188,933 | 0 | -188,933 |
| Germany | 122,610 | 23,023 | -99,587 |
| United States | 68,737 | 45,912 | -22,825 |
| China | 82,816 | 25,694 | -57,122 |
| Netherlands | 42,153 | 2,161 | -39,992 |
| Spain | 0 | 38,254 | +38,254 |
| France | 13,132 | 4,680 | -8,452 |
| South Africa | 4,545 | 0 | -4,545 |
| Norway | 3,501 | 0 | -3,501 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Italy | 257,887 |
| Malaysia | 188,933 |
| China | 137,902 |
| United States | 114,649 |
| Germany | 83,293 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Italy | 125,896 | 131,991 | +6,095 |
| Malaysia | 188,933 | 0 | -188,933 |
| China | 98,343 | 39,559 | -58,784 |
| United States | 68,737 | 45,912 | -22,825 |
| Germany | 80,323 | 2,970 | -77,353 |
| Netherlands | 42,153 | 2,161 | -39,992 |
| Japan | 0 | 38,254 | +38,254 |
| Sweden | 4,545 | 0 | -4,545 |
| Norway | 3,501 | 0 | -3,501 |
| Czechia | 3,011 | 0 | -3,011 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 1 |
| Cheshire | 1 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 1 |
| Greater Manchester | 1 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 1 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Cheshire | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Greater Manchester | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Lancashire | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Northern Ireland | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 1 | 0 | -1 |
Import volume by transport
What this shows: Import value by transport mode used to bring goods into the UK.
Top 5 values
| Transport | £ |
|---|---|
| Air transport | 456,565 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 303,027 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 118,294 |
| Other | 17,812 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air transport | 275,361 | 181,204 | -94,157 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 276,239 | 26,788 | -249,451 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 65,439 | 52,855 | -12,584 |
| Other | 13,132 | 4,680 | -8,452 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| East Midlands Airport | 208,385 |
| Middlesbrough | 188,933 |
| Birmingham Airport | 178,738 |
| Felixstowe | 109,398 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 55,175 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| East Midlands Airport | 97,186 | 111,199 | +14,013 |
| Middlesbrough | 188,933 | 0 | -188,933 |
| Birmingham Airport | 129,089 | 49,649 | -79,440 |
| Felixstowe | 84,824 | 24,574 | -60,250 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 34,819 | 20,356 | -14,463 |
| Dover | 0 | 44,186 | +44,186 |
| Immingham Docks | 42,153 | 0 | -42,153 |
| Eurotunnel | 19,807 | 0 | -19,807 |
| 000 | 13,132 | 4,680 | -8,452 |
| London Stansted Airport | 9,722 | 0 | -9,722 |
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
|
6 |
|
Manufacture of machinery and equipment n.e.c.
|
3 |
|
Manufacture of electrical equipment
|
2 |
|
Financial service activities, except insurance and pension funding
|
1 |
|
Manufacture of food products
|
1 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-04 | 2 |
| 2026-02 | 1 |
| 2025-08 | 1 |
| 2025-07 | 1 |
| 2025-06 | 3 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 8 |
| 54m+ | 4 |
| 0-1m | 2 |
| Other | 1 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Morocco | 68,000 |
| United States | 63,825 |
| Czechia | 56,000 |
| South Africa | 51,900 |
| Norway | 45,467 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Morocco | 68,000 | 0 | -68,000 |
| United States | 48,531 | 15,294 | -33,237 |
| Czechia | 56,000 | 0 | -56,000 |
| South Africa | 3,570 | 48,330 | +44,760 |
| Norway | 44,581 | 886 | -43,695 |
| India | 34,456 | 0 | -34,456 |
| Canada | 0 | 33,000 | +33,000 |
| Poland | 17,293 | 0 | -17,293 |
| Saudi Arabia | 15,921 | 0 | -15,921 |
| Nigeria | 15,800 | 0 | -15,800 |
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 | 197 | 0 | -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) | 216,771 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 129,630 |
| Air transport | 95,984 |
| 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) | 196,010 | 20,761 | -175,249 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 48,300 | 81,330 | +33,030 |
| Air transport | 80,690 | 15,294 | -65,396 |
| Other | 197 | 0 | -197 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 114,897 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 74,351 |
| London Gateway Port | 64,130 |
| Portsmouth | 51,000 |
| Immingham Docks | 48,357 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 95,022 | 19,875 | -75,147 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 59,057 | 15,294 | -43,763 |
| London Gateway Port | 15,800 | 48,330 | +32,530 |
| Portsmouth | 51,000 | 0 | -51,000 |
| Immingham Docks | 47,471 | 886 | -46,585 |
| Belfast Port | 0 | 33,000 | +33,000 |
| Liverpool Docks | 27,500 | 0 | -27,500 |
| Manchester Airport | 15,921 | 0 | -15,921 |
| Peterhead | 5,000 | 0 | -5,000 |
| East Midlands Airport | 2,880 | 0 | -2,880 |
Quick facts
HS code: 845720
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Machines designed to perform one task at a time on metal