Import/export HS code 8458: Lathes for cutting metal
Machines that rotate metal to cut and shape it, including turning centres
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.
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* 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| South Korea | 30,822,496 |
| Germany | 30,707,418 |
| Japan | 29,863,976 |
| Belgium | 29,558,791 |
| Netherlands | 19,130,073 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| South Korea | 20,040,675 | 10,781,821 | -9,258,854 |
| Germany | 17,575,711 | 13,131,707 | -4,444,004 |
| Japan | 10,498,454 | 19,365,522 | +8,867,068 |
| Belgium | 16,828,139 | 12,730,652 | -4,097,487 |
| Netherlands | 11,476,748 | 7,653,325 | -3,823,423 |
| Taiwan | 12,488,418 | 6,368,619 | -6,119,799 |
| Austria | 5,119,986 | 7,708,589 | +2,588,603 |
| United States | 5,122,958 | 5,627,136 | +504,178 |
| China | 4,350,233 | 2,475,189 | -1,875,044 |
| Spain | 4,044,655 | 2,312,549 | -1,732,106 |
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 | 60,574,185 |
| South Korea | 35,537,717 |
| Germany | 25,366,146 |
| Taiwan | 21,577,722 |
| Austria | 12,652,868 |
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 | 29,096,209 | 31,477,976 | +2,381,767 |
| South Korea | 22,423,223 | 13,114,494 | -9,308,729 |
| Germany | 16,063,264 | 9,302,882 | -6,760,382 |
| Taiwan | 13,987,472 | 7,590,250 | -6,397,222 |
| Austria | 5,074,876 | 7,577,992 | +2,503,116 |
| United States | 5,742,023 | 6,881,945 | +1,139,922 |
| Thailand | 5,942,426 | 6,051,155 | +108,729 |
| China | 4,675,727 | 3,333,693 | -1,342,034 |
| Spain | 4,318,504 | 2,269,239 | -2,049,265 |
| Italy | 2,807,653 | 1,722,373 | -1,085,280 |
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 | 16 |
| West Midlands | 11 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 10 |
| Greater Manchester | 9 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 9 |
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 | 13 | 9 | -4 |
| West Midlands | 6 | 7 | +1 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 6 | 7 | +1 |
| Greater Manchester | 7 | 6 | -1 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 5 | 8 | +3 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 6 | 5 | -1 |
| North Eastern Scotland | 5 | 3 | -2 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 3 | 3 | +0 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 5 | 3 | -2 |
| West Yorkshire | 4 | 3 | -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) | 103,997,704 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 89,302,842 |
| Road transport | 5,226,620 |
| Air transport | 4,888,506 |
| Other | 4,554,905 |
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) | 52,762,129 | 51,235,575 | -1,526,554 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 51,280,163 | 38,022,679 | -13,257,484 |
| Road transport | 3,713,089 | 1,513,531 | -2,199,558 |
| Air transport | 1,890,868 | 2,997,638 | +1,106,770 |
| Other | 3,429,205 | 1,125,700 | -2,303,505 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Southampton | 50,878,983 |
| Dover | 46,918,128 |
| Felixstowe | 30,472,575 |
| Eurotunnel | 19,104,132 |
| Immingham Docks | 11,050,526 |
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 | 31,538,369 | 19,340,614 | -12,197,755 |
| Dover | 24,911,142 | 22,006,986 | -2,904,156 |
| Felixstowe | 21,331,032 | 9,141,543 | -12,189,489 |
| Eurotunnel | 7,424,621 | 11,679,511 | +4,254,890 |
| Immingham Docks | 2,900,829 | 8,149,697 | +5,248,868 |
| 499 | 236,365 | 7,369,064 | +7,132,699 |
| Purfleet | 4,196,492 | 2,593,422 | -1,603,070 |
| London | 2,504,511 | 2,567,616 | +63,105 |
| Harwich | 2,024,999 | 2,731,963 | +706,964 |
| ZLC | 3,713,089 | 884,168 | -2,828,921 |
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
|
48 |
|
Manufacture of fabricated metal products, except machinery and equipment
|
22 |
|
Manufacture of machinery and equipment n.e.c.
|
19 |
|
Repair and installation of machinery and equipment
|
16 |
|
Other manufacturing
|
12 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-05 | 28 |
| 2026-04 | 23 |
| 2026-03 | 23 |
| 2026-02 | 27 |
| 2026-01 | 24 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| XYZ MACHINE TOOLS LIMITED | 117 |
| HAAS AUTOMATION LIMITED | 116 |
| AXMINSTER TOOL CENTRE LTD | 98 |
| MILLS CNC LIMITED | 93 |
| WARREN MACHINE TOOLS (GUILDFORD) LIMITED | 88 |
| CITIZEN MACHINERY UK LTD | 82 |
| DMG MORI UK LIMITED | 73 |
| CHESTER (UK) LIMITED | 70 |
| C.DUGARD LIMITED | 69 |
| NCMT LIMITED | 65 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 65 |
| 54m+ | 52 |
| 15m-54m | 22 |
| 0-1m | 16 |
| Other | 13 |
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 | 51,105,902 |
| Ireland | 12,976,222 |
| Germany | 9,009,024 |
| United States | 7,810,177 |
| India | 5,031,265 |
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 | 25,019,297 | 26,086,605 | +1,067,308 |
| Ireland | 7,081,863 | 5,894,359 | -1,187,504 |
| Germany | 5,858,161 | 3,150,863 | -2,707,298 |
| United States | 2,027,266 | 5,782,911 | +3,755,645 |
| India | 2,240,874 | 2,790,391 | +549,517 |
| Norway | 1,967,102 | 1,673,153 | -293,949 |
| France | 2,089,955 | 1,547,741 | -542,214 |
| Netherlands | 1,646,456 | 1,788,881 | +142,425 |
| Italy | 1,387,464 | 1,887,806 | +500,342 |
| Spain | 2,571,454 | 645,139 | -1,926,315 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Taiwan | 2,246,835 |
| Spain | 4,653 |
| China | 890 |
| XI | 95 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Taiwan | 897,538 | 1,349,297 | +451,759 |
| Spain | 4,653 | 0 | -4,653 |
| China | 890 | 0 | -890 |
| XI | 95 | 0 | -95 |
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) | 103,811,020 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 20,880,713 |
| Air transport | 3,736,361 |
| Other | 2,253,263 |
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) | 55,550,756 | 48,260,264 | -7,290,492 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 8,856,495 | 12,024,218 | +3,167,723 |
| Air transport | 2,006,862 | 1,729,499 | -277,363 |
| Other | 903,176 | 1,350,087 | +446,911 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 69,663,166 |
| Immingham Docks | 11,641,720 |
| Holyhead | 8,821,064 |
| London Gateway Port | 6,832,921 |
| London | 5,950,123 |
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 | 35,521,223 | 34,141,943 | -1,379,280 |
| Immingham Docks | 6,933,581 | 4,708,139 | -2,225,442 |
| Holyhead | 4,803,414 | 4,017,650 | -785,764 |
| London Gateway Port | 2,482,085 | 4,350,836 | +1,868,751 |
| London | 2,948,094 | 3,002,029 | +53,935 |
| Southampton | 2,543,837 | 2,512,810 | -31,027 |
| Liverpool Docks | 216,878 | 3,638,355 | +3,421,477 |
| Felixstowe | 3,173,186 | 652,379 | -2,520,807 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 1,399,862 | 950,744 | -449,118 |
| 000 | 903,176 | 1,350,087 | +446,911 |
Related HS codes
What this shows: Sibling or child HS codes in the same classification branch.
Quick facts
HS code: 8458
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Machines that rotate metal to cut and shape it, including turning centres