Import/export HS code 84581120: Turning centres
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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 | £ |
|---|---|
| South Korea | 27,629,319 |
| Belgium | 22,562,181 |
| Germany | 21,983,653 |
| Japan | 11,447,838 |
| United States | 6,341,106 |
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 | 18,009,466 | 9,619,853 | -8,389,613 |
| Belgium | 13,991,744 | 8,570,437 | -5,421,307 |
| Germany | 11,117,292 | 10,866,361 | -250,931 |
| Japan | 3,886,177 | 7,561,661 | +3,675,484 |
| United States | 3,311,255 | 3,029,851 | -281,404 |
| Spain | 4,042,839 | 2,269,239 | -1,773,600 |
| Netherlands | 3,274,953 | 1,610,221 | -1,664,732 |
| Taiwan | 2,919,014 | 1,048,690 | -1,870,324 |
| France | 389,836 | 734,150 | +344,314 |
| Italy | 801,323 | 233,680 | -567,643 |
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 | 32,794,328 |
| South Korea | 29,759,857 |
| Germany | 19,396,903 |
| United States | 7,017,845 |
| Spain | 6,372,092 |
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 | 18,032,820 | 14,761,508 | -3,271,312 |
| South Korea | 19,127,804 | 10,632,053 | -8,495,751 |
| Germany | 10,820,257 | 8,576,646 | -2,243,611 |
| United States | 3,586,106 | 3,431,739 | -154,367 |
| Spain | 4,102,853 | 2,269,239 | -1,833,614 |
| Taiwan | 3,418,075 | 2,372,298 | -1,045,777 |
| Thailand | 2,634,815 | 2,962,425 | +327,610 |
| Austria | 171,888 | 511,480 | +339,592 |
| China | 320,201 | 224,717 | -95,484 |
| United Kingdom | 271,851 | 61,338 | -210,513 |
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 | 7 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 4 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 3 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 3 |
| West Midlands | 3 |
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 | 6 | 5 | -1 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 1 | 4 | +3 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 3 | 1 | -2 |
| West Midlands | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| Greater Manchester | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| West Yorkshire | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Devon | 1 | 1 | +0 |
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) | 60,002,066 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 46,490,819 |
| Other | 1,334,952 |
| Road transport | 841,627 |
| Air transport | 704,227 |
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) | 33,652,045 | 26,350,021 | -7,302,024 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 27,928,116 | 18,562,703 | -9,365,413 |
| Other | 758,729 | 576,223 | -182,506 |
| Road transport | 0 | 841,627 | +841,627 |
| Air transport | 165,684 | 538,543 | +372,859 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Southampton | 33,644,957 |
| Dover | 32,038,165 |
| Felixstowe | 11,020,818 |
| Eurotunnel | 10,246,962 |
| 499 | 6,563,559 |
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 | 23,875,773 | 9,769,184 | -14,106,589 |
| Dover | 16,865,732 | 15,172,433 | -1,693,299 |
| Felixstowe | 8,893,804 | 2,127,014 | -6,766,790 |
| Eurotunnel | 5,089,573 | 5,157,389 | +67,816 |
| 499 | 62,584 | 6,500,975 | +6,438,391 |
| Purfleet | 3,390,285 | 1,441,607 | -1,948,678 |
| London | 1,789,033 | 1,589,963 | -199,070 |
| Immingham Docks | 123,188 | 1,715,343 | +1,592,155 |
| Harwich | 113,397 | 1,275,040 | +1,161,643 |
| 000 | 758,729 | 576,223 | -182,506 |
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
|
14 |
|
Manufacture of fabricated metal products, except machinery and equipment
|
9 |
|
Manufacture of machinery and equipment n.e.c.
|
8 |
|
Repair and installation of machinery and equipment
|
6 |
|
Manufacture of basic metals
|
3 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-05 | 8 |
| 2026-04 | 11 |
| 2026-03 | 9 |
| 2026-02 | 9 |
| 2026-01 | 10 |
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 | 100 |
| MILLS CNC LIMITED | 86 |
| YAMAZAKI MAZAK U.K. LIMITED | 55 |
| CITIZEN MACHINERY UK LTD | 52 |
| WARD HI-TECH LIMITED | 46 |
| C.DUGARD LIMITED | 35 |
| NCMT LIMITED | 33 |
| DMG MORI UK LIMITED | 28 |
| T.W. WARD C.N.C. MACHINERY LIMITED | 21 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 54m+ | 16 |
| 1m-15m | 14 |
| 15m-54m | 5 |
| Other | 5 |
| 0-1m | 2 |
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 | 50,165,986 |
| Ireland | 9,193,720 |
| Germany | 4,453,939 |
| United States | 3,308,464 |
| Norway | 2,634,877 |
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 | 24,441,825 | 25,724,161 | +1,282,336 |
| Ireland | 5,398,759 | 3,794,961 | -1,603,798 |
| Germany | 3,350,615 | 1,103,324 | -2,247,291 |
| United States | 37,966 | 3,270,498 | +3,232,532 |
| Norway | 1,480,703 | 1,154,174 | -326,529 |
| France | 1,222,091 | 632,429 | -589,662 |
| Poland | 867,432 | 909,402 | +41,970 |
| Spain | 1,134,737 | 526,879 | -607,858 |
| Sweden | 719,458 | 820,161 | +100,703 |
| Italy | 461,437 | 968,667 | +507,230 |
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) | 81,267,796 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 5,957,251 |
| Air transport | 190,214 |
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) | 42,546,993 | 38,720,803 | -3,826,190 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 889,810 | 5,067,441 | +4,177,631 |
| Air transport | 189,005 | 1,209 | -187,796 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 57,578,486 |
| Holyhead | 7,670,134 |
| London | 5,757,436 |
| Immingham Docks | 5,589,945 |
| Liverpool Docks | 3,572,343 |
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 | 28,431,728 | 29,146,758 | +715,030 |
| Holyhead | 4,176,427 | 3,493,707 | -682,720 |
| London | 2,849,644 | 2,907,792 | +58,148 |
| Immingham Docks | 3,340,819 | 2,249,126 | -1,091,693 |
| Liverpool Docks | 73,467 | 3,498,876 | +3,425,409 |
| London Gateway Port | 301,788 | 947,572 | +645,784 |
| Felixstowe | 874,822 | 257,584 | -617,238 |
| Portsmouth | 516,070 | 242,112 | -273,958 |
| Milford | 691,831 | 876 | -690,955 |
| Eurotunnel | 402,694 | 263,949 | -138,745 |
Quick facts
HS code: 84581120
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Lathes that perform multiple tasks on metal in one setup