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 | 33,666,705 |
| Belgium | 32,119,182 |
| South Korea | 31,701,528 |
| Japan | 25,983,233 |
| Netherlands | 20,602,517 |
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 | 23,209,245 | 10,457,460 | -12,751,785 |
| Belgium | 20,446,870 | 11,672,312 | -8,774,558 |
| South Korea | 20,876,263 | 10,825,265 | -10,050,998 |
| Japan | 11,004,603 | 14,978,630 | +3,974,027 |
| Netherlands | 13,882,901 | 6,719,616 | -7,163,285 |
| Taiwan | 12,891,900 | 6,577,133 | -6,314,767 |
| Austria | 3,371,875 | 9,006,939 | +5,635,064 |
| United States | 5,781,054 | 3,760,221 | -2,020,833 |
| China | 3,677,314 | 3,093,999 | -583,315 |
| Italy | 5,042,507 | 1,595,012 | -3,447,495 |
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 | 61,183,618 |
| South Korea | 35,643,629 |
| Germany | 30,259,268 |
| Taiwan | 22,503,871 |
| Austria | 12,434,760 |
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 | 36,499,366 | 24,684,252 | -11,815,114 |
| South Korea | 21,743,070 | 13,900,559 | -7,842,511 |
| Germany | 21,778,438 | 8,480,830 | -13,297,608 |
| Taiwan | 14,308,062 | 8,195,809 | -6,112,253 |
| Austria | 3,419,174 | 9,015,586 | +5,596,412 |
| Thailand | 6,549,705 | 5,185,432 | -1,364,273 |
| United States | 6,547,806 | 4,475,120 | -2,072,686 |
| China | 4,527,319 | 3,301,961 | -1,225,358 |
| Italy | 5,534,935 | 1,842,121 | -3,692,814 |
| Spain | 4,400,217 | 2,217,290 | -2,182,927 |
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 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 9 |
| Greater Manchester | 9 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 9 |
| West Midlands | 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 | 11 | 14 | +3 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 8 | 5 | -3 |
| Greater Manchester | 8 | 4 | -4 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 8 | 5 | -3 |
| West Midlands | 5 | 6 | +1 |
| West Yorkshire | 5 | 6 | +1 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 7 | 1 | -6 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 6 | 3 | -3 |
| North Eastern Scotland | 3 | 4 | +1 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 5 | 3 | -2 |
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) | 107,045,599 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 92,354,096 |
| Road transport | 5,897,927 |
| Other | 5,673,210 |
| Air transport | 3,430,163 |
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) | 62,822,194 | 44,223,405 | -18,598,789 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 57,024,490 | 35,329,606 | -21,694,884 |
| Road transport | 4,056,784 | 1,841,143 | -2,215,641 |
| Other | 3,783,323 | 1,889,887 | -1,893,436 |
| Air transport | 2,479,665 | 950,498 | -1,529,167 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Southampton | 54,709,409 |
| Dover | 48,752,407 |
| Felixstowe | 40,915,409 |
| Eurotunnel | 15,611,484 |
| Immingham Docks | 9,774,137 |
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 | 33,712,638 | 20,996,771 | -12,715,867 |
| Dover | 28,978,312 | 19,774,095 | -9,204,217 |
| Felixstowe | 30,562,024 | 10,353,385 | -20,208,639 |
| Eurotunnel | 7,592,739 | 8,018,745 | +426,006 |
| Immingham Docks | 2,760,891 | 7,013,246 | +4,252,355 |
| Purfleet | 4,113,158 | 2,998,927 | -1,114,231 |
| ZLC | 4,538,635 | 1,949,286 | -2,589,349 |
| London | 3,943,840 | 1,953,346 | -1,990,494 |
| 000 | 3,783,323 | 1,889,887 | -1,893,436 |
| Harwich | 2,203,109 | 1,382,627 | -820,482 |
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 | 47 |
| Manufacture of fabricated metal products, except machinery and equipment | 23 |
| Manufacture of machinery and equipment n.e.c. | 21 |
| Repair and installation of machinery and equipment | 15 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 12 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 24 |
| 2025-11 | 21 |
| 2025-10 | 26 |
| 2025-09 | 22 |
| 2025-08 | 22 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| HAAS AUTOMATION LIMITED | 112 |
| XYZ MACHINE TOOLS LIMITED | 112 |
| AXMINSTER TOOL CENTRE LTD | 98 |
| MILLS CNC LIMITED | 91 |
| WARREN MACHINE TOOLS (GUILDFORD) LIMITED | 84 |
| CITIZEN MACHINERY UK LTD | 77 |
| CHESTER (UK) LIMITED | 69 |
| C.DUGARD LIMITED | 69 |
| DMG MORI UK LIMITED | 68 |
| THE ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGY GROUP 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+ | 55 |
| 0-1m | 17 |
| 15m-54m | 17 |
| 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 | 48,915,022 |
| Ireland | 11,456,489 |
| Germany | 9,485,246 |
| United States | 5,754,823 |
| Norway | 3,707,965 |
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 | 29,425,920 | 19,489,102 | -9,936,818 |
| Ireland | 6,754,740 | 4,701,749 | -2,052,991 |
| Germany | 5,981,624 | 3,503,622 | -2,478,002 |
| United States | 1,331,444 | 4,423,379 | +3,091,935 |
| Norway | 1,344,329 | 2,363,636 | +1,019,307 |
| India | 1,990,450 | 1,364,378 | -626,072 |
| Spain | 1,811,592 | 1,462,446 | -349,146 |
| France | 1,978,966 | 1,188,809 | -790,157 |
| Netherlands | 1,297,780 | 1,845,665 | +547,885 |
| Italy | 905,888 | 2,022,909 | +1,117,021 |
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 | 1,798,942 |
| Spain | 4,653 |
| China | 1,702 |
| 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 | 833,523 | 965,419 | +131,896 |
| Spain | 4,653 | 0 | -4,653 |
| China | 1,702 | 0 | -1,702 |
| 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) | 99,232,452 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 20,159,507 |
| Air transport | 2,958,807 |
| Other | 1,805,392 |
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) | 55,973,261 | 43,259,191 | -12,714,070 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 9,666,347 | 10,493,160 | +826,813 |
| Air transport | 2,018,354 | 940,453 | -1,077,901 |
| Other | 839,973 | 965,419 | +125,446 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 66,855,701 |
| Immingham Docks | 12,437,841 |
| Holyhead | 7,464,652 |
| London Gateway Port | 6,174,568 |
| London | 5,305,153 |
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 | 37,156,321 | 29,699,380 | -7,456,941 |
| Immingham Docks | 5,982,325 | 6,455,516 | +473,191 |
| Holyhead | 4,069,972 | 3,394,680 | -675,292 |
| London Gateway Port | 3,325,791 | 2,848,777 | -477,014 |
| London | 3,729,889 | 1,575,264 | -2,154,625 |
| Felixstowe | 3,128,160 | 1,013,727 | -2,114,433 |
| Liverpool Docks | 406,727 | 3,360,028 | +2,953,301 |
| Southampton | 1,113,112 | 2,048,340 | +935,228 |
| 000 | 839,973 | 965,419 | +125,446 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 1,242,925 | 510,246 | -732,679 |
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