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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Belgium | 25,413,625 |
| South Korea | 25,179,894 |
| Germany | 19,412,526 |
| Japan | 7,880,076 |
| Netherlands | 6,527,612 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Belgium | 17,752,382 | 7,661,243 | -10,091,139 |
| South Korea | 16,832,658 | 8,347,236 | -8,485,422 |
| Germany | 11,685,925 | 7,726,601 | -3,959,324 |
| Japan | 2,491,643 | 5,388,433 | +2,896,790 |
| Netherlands | 5,310,617 | 1,216,995 | -4,093,622 |
| United States | 3,742,074 | 2,508,385 | -1,233,689 |
| Spain | 3,986,897 | 2,217,290 | -1,769,607 |
| Taiwan | 2,867,413 | 938,913 | -1,928,500 |
| France | 1,007,190 | 22,298 | -984,892 |
| Italy | 51,703 | 749,620 | +697,917 |
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 | 32,965,855 |
| South Korea | 27,032,953 |
| Germany | 18,718,360 |
| United States | 6,668,558 |
| Spain | 6,264,201 |
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 | 21,585,820 | 11,380,035 | -10,205,785 |
| South Korea | 18,025,630 | 9,007,323 | -9,018,307 |
| Germany | 11,413,845 | 7,304,515 | -4,109,330 |
| United States | 4,089,459 | 2,579,099 | -1,510,360 |
| Spain | 4,046,911 | 2,217,290 | -1,829,621 |
| Thailand | 3,075,926 | 2,465,682 | -610,244 |
| Taiwan | 3,487,854 | 1,824,680 | -1,663,174 |
| Switzerland | 481,851 | 0 | -481,851 |
| China | 301,606 | 132,768 | -168,838 |
| Austria | 64,192 | 306,058 | +241,866 |
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 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 3 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 3 |
| West Yorkshire | 3 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 1 |
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 | 6 | +0 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 2 | 3 | +1 |
| West Yorkshire | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Devon | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Greater Manchester | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Highlands and Islands | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Lancashire | 1 | 0 | -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) | 61,535,130 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 41,477,234 |
| Other | 990,759 |
| Air transport | 192,901 |
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) | 39,887,730 | 21,647,400 | -18,240,330 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 25,873,976 | 15,603,258 | -10,270,718 |
| Other | 906,439 | 84,320 | -822,119 |
| Air transport | 150,103 | 42,798 | -107,305 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Southampton | 34,000,054 |
| Dover | 30,292,765 |
| Felixstowe | 15,318,690 |
| Eurotunnel | 8,332,117 |
| Purfleet | 4,850,011 |
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 | 22,313,149 | 11,686,905 | -10,626,244 |
| Dover | 17,447,412 | 12,845,353 | -4,602,059 |
| Felixstowe | 13,076,202 | 2,242,488 | -10,833,714 |
| Eurotunnel | 4,476,043 | 3,856,074 | -619,969 |
| Purfleet | 3,016,873 | 1,833,138 | -1,183,735 |
| London | 3,222,151 | 1,202,157 | -2,019,994 |
| Harwich | 113,397 | 1,275,040 | +1,161,643 |
| 499 | 62,584 | 1,090,556 | +1,027,972 |
| 000 | 906,439 | 84,320 | -822,119 |
| Portsmouth | 907,709 | 0 | -907,709 |
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. | 6 |
| Repair and installation of machinery and equipment | 5 |
| Manufacture of basic metals | 3 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 10 |
| 2025-11 | 7 |
| 2025-10 | 9 |
| 2025-09 | 6 |
| 2025-08 | 8 |
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 | 95 |
| MILLS CNC LIMITED | 84 |
| YAMAZAKI MAZAK U.K. LIMITED | 50 |
| CITIZEN MACHINERY UK LTD | 47 |
| WARD HI-TECH LIMITED | 46 |
| C.DUGARD LIMITED | 35 |
| NCMT LIMITED | 31 |
| DMG MORI UK LIMITED | 24 |
| 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+ | 14 |
| 1m-15m | 12 |
| 15m-54m | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
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 | 44,016,649 |
| Ireland | 7,189,947 |
| Germany | 4,650,728 |
| United States | 3,309,664 |
| Norway | 2,495,299 |
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 | 25,637,109 | 18,379,540 | -7,257,569 |
| Ireland | 4,653,607 | 2,536,340 | -2,117,267 |
| Germany | 3,558,498 | 1,092,230 | -2,466,268 |
| United States | 24,166 | 3,285,498 | +3,261,332 |
| Norway | 1,205,507 | 1,289,792 | +84,285 |
| Poland | 878,815 | 903,516 | +24,701 |
| France | 1,225,984 | 418,103 | -807,881 |
| Spain | 1,204,390 | 407,233 | -797,157 |
| Netherlands | 798,168 | 627,698 | -170,470 |
| Italy | 484,281 | 876,422 | +392,141 |
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) | 72,192,818 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 5,499,200 |
| Air transport | 202,795 |
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) | 43,996,355 | 28,196,463 | -15,799,892 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 670,557 | 4,828,643 | +4,158,086 |
| Air transport | 107,335 | 95,460 | -11,875 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 51,343,190 |
| Immingham Docks | 5,889,754 |
| Holyhead | 5,649,826 |
| London | 4,749,737 |
| Liverpool Docks | 3,472,383 |
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 | 29,417,583 | 21,925,607 | -7,491,976 |
| Immingham Docks | 3,637,984 | 2,251,770 | -1,386,214 |
| Holyhead | 3,185,486 | 2,464,340 | -721,146 |
| London | 3,195,298 | 1,554,439 | -1,640,859 |
| Liverpool Docks | 201,885 | 3,270,498 | +3,068,613 |
| Felixstowe | 1,049,690 | 161,828 | -887,862 |
| London Gateway Port | 202,517 | 718,930 | +516,413 |
| Milford | 691,831 | 0 | -691,831 |
| Fishguard | 597,371 | 0 | -597,371 |
| Dover | 437,403 | 122,000 | -315,403 |
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