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.
- 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Germany | 32,738,092 |
| Belgium | 32,469,891 |
| South Korea | 31,333,188 |
| Japan | 30,487,784 |
| Netherlands | 21,730,951 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Germany | 19,596,482 | 13,141,610 | -6,454,872 |
| Belgium | 18,981,416 | 13,488,475 | -5,492,941 |
| South Korea | 19,658,183 | 11,675,005 | -7,983,178 |
| Japan | 10,692,090 | 19,795,694 | +9,103,604 |
| Netherlands | 13,309,068 | 8,421,883 | -4,887,185 |
| Taiwan | 12,707,638 | 7,386,467 | -5,321,171 |
| Austria | 5,018,016 | 7,711,219 | +2,693,203 |
| United States | 5,308,162 | 6,358,741 | +1,050,579 |
| China | 3,726,268 | 3,176,493 | -549,775 |
| Spain | 4,076,891 | 2,693,399 | -1,383,492 |
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 | 64,759,617 |
| South Korea | 35,982,182 |
| Germany | 27,935,979 |
| Taiwan | 22,771,863 |
| United States | 13,582,917 |
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 | 31,969,094 | 32,790,523 | +821,429 |
| South Korea | 21,693,254 | 14,288,928 | -7,404,326 |
| Germany | 18,428,559 | 9,507,420 | -8,921,139 |
| Taiwan | 14,092,497 | 8,679,366 | -5,413,131 |
| United States | 5,865,844 | 7,717,073 | +1,851,229 |
| Thailand | 6,871,742 | 6,448,402 | -423,340 |
| Austria | 4,965,448 | 7,582,354 | +2,616,906 |
| China | 4,481,535 | 3,589,541 | -891,994 |
| Spain | 4,350,740 | 2,657,589 | -1,693,151 |
| Italy | 1,880,298 | 2,626,133 | +745,835 |
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 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 11 |
| West Midlands | 11 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 10 |
| Greater Manchester | 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 | 10 | 13 | +3 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 7 | 8 | +1 |
| West Midlands | 6 | 7 | +1 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 6 | 6 | +0 |
| Greater Manchester | 8 | 5 | -3 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 6 | 6 | +0 |
| West Yorkshire | 5 | 4 | -1 |
| North Eastern Scotland | 3 | 5 | +2 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 5 | 3 | -2 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 3 | 4 | +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) | 110,062,845 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 93,586,157 |
| Road transport | 6,001,955 |
| Other | 5,179,258 |
| Air transport | 4,656,300 |
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) | 57,224,260 | 52,838,585 | -4,385,675 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 51,423,603 | 42,162,554 | -9,261,049 |
| Road transport | 4,310,162 | 1,691,793 | -2,618,369 |
| Other | 3,066,743 | 2,112,515 | -954,228 |
| Air transport | 1,956,582 | 2,699,718 | +743,136 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Southampton | 54,684,070 |
| Dover | 48,352,481 |
| Felixstowe | 35,205,083 |
| Eurotunnel | 18,970,696 |
| Immingham Docks | 10,688,857 |
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 | 30,965,137 | 23,718,933 | -7,246,204 |
| Dover | 25,234,797 | 23,117,684 | -2,117,113 |
| Felixstowe | 24,878,723 | 10,326,360 | -14,552,363 |
| Eurotunnel | 7,691,167 | 11,279,529 | +3,588,362 |
| Immingham Docks | 2,509,887 | 8,178,970 | +5,669,083 |
| Purfleet | 4,136,581 | 3,234,311 | -902,270 |
| London | 3,813,638 | 2,570,227 | -1,243,411 |
| 499 | 236,365 | 5,599,575 | +5,363,210 |
| ZLC | 4,362,033 | 1,230,126 | -3,131,907 |
| 000 | 3,066,743 | 2,112,515 | -954,228 |
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 | 50 |
| Manufacture of fabricated metal products, except machinery and equipment | 23 |
| Manufacture of machinery and equipment n.e.c. | 22 |
| Repair and installation of machinery and equipment | 16 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 13 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-04 | 23 |
| 2026-03 | 23 |
| 2026-02 | 27 |
| 2026-01 | 24 |
| 2025-12 | 27 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| HAAS AUTOMATION LIMITED | 116 |
| XYZ MACHINE TOOLS LIMITED | 116 |
| AXMINSTER TOOL CENTRE LTD | 98 |
| MILLS CNC LIMITED | 92 |
| WARREN MACHINE TOOLS (GUILDFORD) LIMITED | 87 |
| CITIZEN MACHINERY UK LTD | 81 |
| DMG MORI UK LIMITED | 72 |
| CHESTER (UK) LIMITED | 70 |
| C.DUGARD LIMITED | 69 |
| NCMT LIMITED | 64 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 67 |
| 54m+ | 57 |
| 15m-54m | 21 |
| 0-1m | 18 |
| Other | 14 |
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 | 52,580,794 |
| Ireland | 13,784,419 |
| Germany | 9,893,198 |
| United States | 7,891,768 |
| India | 5,087,894 |
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 | 24,504,743 | 28,076,051 | +3,571,308 |
| Ireland | 7,063,035 | 6,721,384 | -341,651 |
| Germany | 6,037,054 | 3,856,144 | -2,180,910 |
| United States | 2,099,464 | 5,792,304 | +3,692,840 |
| India | 2,103,633 | 2,984,261 | +880,628 |
| Norway | 1,946,857 | 1,903,984 | -42,873 |
| France | 1,980,017 | 1,797,927 | -182,090 |
| Netherlands | 1,534,700 | 2,081,286 | +546,586 |
| Italy | 985,776 | 2,499,700 | +1,513,924 |
| Spain | 1,976,516 | 1,396,091 | -580,425 |
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 | 2,069,987 |
| 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 | 816,707 | 1,253,280 | +436,573 |
| 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) | 109,404,064 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 22,472,209 |
| Air transport | 3,864,661 |
| Other | 2,076,415 |
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) | 53,695,854 | 55,708,210 | +2,012,356 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 9,779,885 | 12,692,324 | +2,912,439 |
| Air transport | 2,068,909 | 1,795,752 | -273,157 |
| Other | 822,345 | 1,254,070 | +431,725 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 72,387,096 |
| Immingham Docks | 12,442,917 |
| Holyhead | 9,559,624 |
| London Gateway Port | 7,366,305 |
| London | 6,620,145 |
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 | 33,577,862 | 38,809,234 | +5,231,372 |
| Immingham Docks | 6,436,691 | 6,006,226 | -430,465 |
| Holyhead | 4,647,425 | 4,912,199 | +264,774 |
| London Gateway Port | 2,492,646 | 4,873,659 | +2,381,013 |
| London | 3,484,620 | 3,135,525 | -349,095 |
| Southampton | 2,540,287 | 2,315,072 | -225,215 |
| Felixstowe | 3,271,070 | 855,654 | -2,415,416 |
| Liverpool Docks | 423,602 | 3,649,875 | +3,226,273 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 1,410,628 | 1,040,322 | -370,306 |
| 000 | 822,345 | 1,254,070 | +431,725 |
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