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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Spain | 531,518 |
| France | 283,967 |
| Italy | 254,428 |
| Malaysia | 188,933 |
| Germany | 151,180 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spain | 531,518 | 0 | -531,518 |
| France | 279,209 | 4,758 | -274,451 |
| Italy | 242,314 | 12,114 | -230,200 |
| Malaysia | 0 | 188,933 | +188,933 |
| Germany | 122,154 | 29,026 | -93,128 |
| United States | 57,315 | 30,576 | -26,739 |
| China | 36,277 | 46,539 | +10,262 |
| Netherlands | 0 | 42,153 | +42,153 |
| South Africa | 4,545 | 0 | -4,545 |
| Poland | 4,040 | 0 | -4,040 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Spain | 706,627 |
| Italy | 299,415 |
| Malaysia | 188,933 |
| China | 109,380 |
| United States | 87,891 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spain | 706,627 | 0 | -706,627 |
| Italy | 270,596 | 28,819 | -241,777 |
| Malaysia | 0 | 188,933 | +188,933 |
| China | 48,286 | 61,094 | +12,808 |
| United States | 57,315 | 30,576 | -26,739 |
| Germany | 78,852 | 1,471 | -77,381 |
| Netherlands | 0 | 42,153 | +42,153 |
| Sweden | 4,545 | 0 | -4,545 |
| Poland | 4,040 | 0 | -4,040 |
| Norway | 3,501 | 0 | -3,501 |
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 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 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 | 1 | +0 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Greater Manchester | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Lancashire | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Northern Ireland | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Southern Scotland | 0 | 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) | 913,540 |
| Air transport | 326,416 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 289,863 |
| Other | 108,858 |
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) | 857,595 | 55,945 | -801,650 |
| Air transport | 267,001 | 59,415 | -207,586 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 52,177 | 237,686 | +185,509 |
| Other | 104,100 | 4,758 | -99,342 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Portsmouth | 531,518 |
| Middlesbrough | 188,933 |
| Plymouth | 175,109 |
| Birmingham Airport | 155,498 |
| Dover | 129,262 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Portsmouth | 531,518 | 0 | -531,518 |
| Middlesbrough | 0 | 188,933 | +188,933 |
| Plymouth | 175,109 | 0 | -175,109 |
| Birmingham Airport | 117,553 | 37,945 | -79,608 |
| Dover | 127,981 | 1,281 | -126,700 |
| 000 | 104,100 | 4,758 | -99,342 |
| East Midlands Airport | 100,362 | 2,234 | -98,128 |
| Felixstowe | 42,975 | 46,539 | +3,564 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 34,819 | 19,236 | -15,583 |
| Immingham Docks | 0 | 42,153 | +42,153 |
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 | 1 |
| Manufacture of fabricated metal products, except machinery and equipment | 1 |
| Manufacture of food products | 1 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2025-08 | 1 |
| 2025-07 | 1 |
| 2025-06 | 3 |
| 2025-04 | 2 |
| 2025-02 | 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 | 1 |
| 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| United States | 120,902 |
| Morocco | 68,000 |
| 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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | 60,775 | 60,127 | -648 |
| Morocco | 17,000 | 51,000 | +34,000 |
| Czechia | 0 | 56,000 | +56,000 |
| South Africa | 3,570 | 48,330 | +44,760 |
| Norway | 44,581 | 886 | -43,695 |
| India | 27,500 | 6,956 | -20,544 |
| Spain | 20,000 | 0 | -20,000 |
| 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 | 0 | 197 | +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) | 234,784 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 158,707 |
| 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) | 113,798 | 120,986 | +7,188 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 110,377 | 48,330 | -62,047 |
| Air transport | 28,901 | 67,083 | +38,182 |
| Other | 0 | 197 | +197 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| London Gateway Port | 126,207 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 108,830 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 74,351 |
| Portsmouth | 71,000 |
| 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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| London Gateway Port | 77,877 | 48,330 | -29,547 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 39,730 | 69,100 | +29,370 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 7,268 | 67,083 | +59,815 |
| Portsmouth | 20,000 | 51,000 | +31,000 |
| Immingham Docks | 47,471 | 886 | -46,585 |
| Liverpool Docks | 30,500 | 0 | -30,500 |
| Manchester Airport | 15,921 | 0 | -15,921 |
| Peterhead | 5,000 | 0 | -5,000 |
| Holyhead | 3,597 | 0 | -3,597 |
| 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