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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Italy | 4,330,131 |
| Netherlands | 3,196,256 |
| Spain | 1,642,262 |
| Germany | 1,263,351 |
| Portugal | 946,480 |
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 | 1,129,673 | 3,200,458 | +2,070,785 |
| Netherlands | 1,446,255 | 1,750,001 | +303,746 |
| Spain | 496,941 | 1,145,321 | +648,380 |
| Germany | 600,735 | 662,616 | +61,881 |
| Portugal | 945,298 | 1,182 | -944,116 |
| Finland | 227,493 | 0 | -227,493 |
| France | 136,211 | 0 | -136,211 |
| Romania | 69,947 | 0 | -69,947 |
| Poland | 53,636 | 1,967 | -51,669 |
| Belgium | 27,454 | 0 | -27,454 |
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 | 4,330,214 |
| Netherlands | 3,188,434 |
| Spain | 1,622,045 |
| Germany | 1,394,938 |
| Portugal | 946,480 |
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 | 1,129,756 | 3,200,458 | +2,070,702 |
| Netherlands | 1,440,382 | 1,748,052 | +307,670 |
| Spain | 495,562 | 1,126,483 | +630,921 |
| Germany | 732,322 | 662,616 | -69,706 |
| Portugal | 945,298 | 1,182 | -944,116 |
| Finland | 227,493 | 0 | -227,493 |
| Poland | 123,583 | 1,967 | -121,616 |
| United Kingdom | 6,915 | 22,838 | +15,923 |
| Slovakia | 27,454 | 0 | -27,454 |
| China | 22,410 | 5,043 | -17,367 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Inner London - West | 3 |
| Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear | 3 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 2 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 2 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Inner London - West | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 2 | 0 | -2 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 2 | 0 | -2 |
| West Midlands | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Cumbria | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Gloucestershire and Wiltshire | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Greater Manchester | 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) | 11,756,780 |
| Air transport | 188,995 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 14,700 |
| 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) | 5,026,434 | 6,730,346 | +1,703,912 |
| Air transport | 145,322 | 43,673 | -101,649 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 13,659 | 1,041 | -12,618 |
| Other | 53 | 0 | -53 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover | 4,269,328 |
| Immingham Docks | 3,182,540 |
| 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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dover | 1,938,986 | 2,330,342 | +391,356 |
| Immingham Docks | 1,434,488 | 1,748,052 | +313,564 |
| 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 | 107,566 | 18,742 | -88,824 |
| Birmingham Airport | 4,653 | 21,353 | +16,700 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 22,606 | 0 | -22,606 |
| London Stansted Airport | 9,148 | 1,629 | -7,519 |
Importer companies by SIC division
What this shows: Industry breakdown (SIC divisions) of importing companies.
Top 5 values
| SIC | Companies |
|---|---|
|
Manufacture of fabricated metal products, except machinery and equipment
|
7 |
|
Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles
|
7 |
|
Manufacture of machinery and equipment n.e.c.
|
5 |
|
Specialised construction activities
|
3 |
|
Manufacture of motor vehicles, trailers and semi-trailers
|
2 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-05 | 3 |
| 2026-04 | 3 |
| 2025-08 | 3 |
| 2025-06 | 2 |
| 2025-05 | 2 |
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 | 9 |
| 15m-54m | 3 |
| 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| India | 750,000 |
| United States | 677,616 |
| Portugal | 246,901 |
| Italy | 171,360 |
| Germany | 137,876 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| India | 750,000 | 0 | -750,000 |
| United States | 1,889 | 675,727 | +673,838 |
| Portugal | 246,901 | 0 | -246,901 |
| Italy | 55,610 | 115,750 | +60,140 |
| Germany | 137,876 | 0 | -137,876 |
| Netherlands | 12,000 | 21,641 | +9,641 |
| Morocco | 0 | 32,043 | +32,043 |
| Albania | 0 | 23,760 | +23,760 |
| Sweden | 0 | 17,745 | +17,745 |
| Singapore | 0 | 16,000 | +16,000 |
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) | 803,934 |
| Air transport | 718,850 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 619,033 |
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) | 755,891 | 48,043 | -707,848 |
| Air transport | 9,685 | 709,165 | +699,480 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 457,752 | 161,281 | -296,471 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| London Heathrow Airport | 681,100 |
| Felixstowe | 446,000 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 347,811 |
| London Gateway Port | 272,043 |
| Immingham Docks | 144,060 |
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 Heathrow Airport | 0 | 681,100 | +681,100 |
| Felixstowe | 430,000 | 16,000 | -414,000 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 210,851 | 136,960 | -73,891 |
| London Gateway Port | 240,000 | 32,043 | -207,957 |
| Immingham Docks | 141,380 | 2,680 | -138,700 |
| Portsmouth | 105,521 | 0 | -105,521 |
| Southampton | 85,891 | 0 | -85,891 |
| East Midlands Airport | 8,289 | 14,960 | +6,671 |
| Harwich | 0 | 21,641 | +21,641 |
| 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