Import/export HS code 845730: Multi-station transfer machines for metal
Machines that move metal parts between stations for different tasks
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Netherlands | 4,317,464 |
| Italy | 4,248,676 |
| Spain | 1,644,823 |
| Germany | 1,313,121 |
| Portugal | 946,371 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Netherlands | 2,567,463 | 1,750,001 | -817,462 |
| Italy | 1,129,560 | 3,119,116 | +1,989,556 |
| Spain | 499,502 | 1,145,321 | +645,819 |
| Germany | 649,316 | 663,805 | +14,489 |
| Portugal | 943,603 | 2,768 | -940,835 |
| Finland | 227,493 | 0 | -227,493 |
| France | 136,211 | 0 | -136,211 |
| Romania | 69,947 | 0 | -69,947 |
| Poland | 0 | 55,603 | +55,603 |
| China | 28,612 | 7,764 | -20,848 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Netherlands | 4,309,642 |
| Italy | 4,248,759 |
| Spain | 1,624,606 |
| Germany | 1,394,938 |
| Portugal | 946,371 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Netherlands | 2,561,590 | 1,748,052 | -813,538 |
| Italy | 1,130,909 | 3,117,850 | +1,986,941 |
| Spain | 498,123 | 1,126,483 | +628,360 |
| Germany | 731,133 | 663,805 | -67,328 |
| Portugal | 943,603 | 2,768 | -940,835 |
| Finland | 227,493 | 0 | -227,493 |
| Poland | 69,947 | 55,603 | -14,344 |
| United States | 53,045 | 1,341 | -51,704 |
| China | 29,991 | 11,787 | -18,204 |
| United Kingdom | 6,915 | 22,838 | +15,923 |
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 | 3 |
| Inner London - West | 3 |
| Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear | 3 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 2 |
| Lancashire | 2 |
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 | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Inner London - West | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Lancashire | 2 | 0 | -2 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Cumbria | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Gloucestershire and Wiltshire | 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) | 12,841,863 |
| Air transport | 203,433 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 34,249 |
| Other | 53 |
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) | 6,111,769 | 6,730,094 | +618,325 |
| Air transport | 151,870 | 51,563 | -100,307 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 33,208 | 1,041 | -32,167 |
| Other | 0 | 53 | +53 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Immingham Docks | 4,297,772 |
| Dover | 4,189,409 |
| Tyne | 1,695,929 |
| Portsmouth | 1,438,092 |
| Eurotunnel | 956,023 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Immingham Docks | 2,549,720 | 1,748,052 | -801,668 |
| Dover | 1,859,319 | 2,330,090 | +470,771 |
| Tyne | 0 | 1,695,929 | +1,695,929 |
| Portsmouth | 1,438,092 | 0 | -1,438,092 |
| Eurotunnel | 0 | 956,023 | +956,023 |
| Harwich | 227,493 | 0 | -227,493 |
| East Midlands Airport | 112,070 | 27,088 | -84,982 |
| Hull | 49,770 | 0 | -49,770 |
| Birmingham Airport | 5,806 | 21,353 | +15,547 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 23,497 | 1,173 | -22,324 |
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 | 8 |
| Manufacture of fabricated metal products, except machinery and equipment | 7 |
| Manufacture of machinery and equipment n.e.c. | 5 |
| Specialised construction activities | 3 |
| Manufacture of electrical equipment | 2 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-04 | 3 |
| 2025-08 | 3 |
| 2025-06 | 2 |
| 2025-05 | 2 |
| 2025-04 | 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 |
|---|---|
| 54m+ | 13 |
| 1m-15m | 11 |
| 15m-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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Germany | 997,876 |
| India | 880,769 |
| United States | 677,616 |
| Portugal | 246,901 |
| Italy | 171,360 |
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 | 997,876 | 0 | -997,876 |
| India | 601,769 | 279,000 | -322,769 |
| United States | 1,889 | 675,727 | +673,838 |
| Portugal | 141,380 | 105,521 | -35,859 |
| Italy | 55,610 | 115,750 | +60,140 |
| Morocco | 0 | 32,043 | +32,043 |
| Albania | 0 | 23,760 | +23,760 |
| Sweden | 0 | 17,745 | +17,745 |
| Singapore | 0 | 16,000 | +16,000 |
| Netherlands | 12,000 | 0 | -12,000 |
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) | 1,461,082 |
| Air transport | 849,619 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 803,934 |
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) | 1,215,921 | 245,161 | -970,760 |
| Air transport | 140,454 | 709,165 | +568,711 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 476,891 | 327,043 | -149,848 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover | 860,000 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 811,869 |
| Felixstowe | 446,000 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 351,501 |
| London Gateway Port | 272,043 |
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 | 860,000 | 0 | -860,000 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 130,769 | 681,100 | +550,331 |
| Felixstowe | 430,000 | 16,000 | -414,000 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 214,541 | 136,960 | -77,581 |
| London Gateway Port | 0 | 272,043 | +272,043 |
| Immingham Docks | 141,380 | 2,680 | -138,700 |
| Portsmouth | 0 | 105,521 | +105,521 |
| Southampton | 46,891 | 39,000 | -7,891 |
| East Midlands Airport | 8,289 | 14,960 | +6,671 |
| ZLC | 1,396 | 13,105 | +11,709 |
Related HS codes
What this shows: Sibling or child HS codes in the same classification branch.
Quick facts
HS code: 845730
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Machines that move metal parts between stations for different tasks