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 | 27,599,647 |
| Belgium | 25,606,481 |
| Germany | 22,286,934 |
| Japan | 10,952,877 |
| United States | 7,331,604 |
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 | 17,100,073 | 10,499,574 | -6,600,499 |
| Belgium | 15,852,141 | 9,754,340 | -6,097,801 |
| Germany | 11,776,268 | 10,510,666 | -1,265,602 |
| Japan | 3,320,105 | 7,632,772 | +4,312,667 |
| United States | 3,558,019 | 3,773,585 | +215,566 |
| Spain | 4,075,075 | 2,657,589 | -1,417,486 |
| Netherlands | 4,479,188 | 1,437,947 | -3,041,241 |
| Taiwan | 2,859,540 | 1,285,637 | -1,573,903 |
| France | 396,713 | 734,150 | +337,437 |
| Italy | 51,703 | 925,128 | +873,425 |
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 | 35,478,446 |
| South Korea | 29,557,096 |
| Germany | 20,234,745 |
| United States | 8,088,073 |
| Spain | 6,792,678 |
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 | 19,456,539 | 16,021,907 | -3,434,632 |
| South Korea | 18,158,844 | 11,398,252 | -6,760,592 |
| Germany | 11,457,202 | 8,777,543 | -2,679,659 |
| United States | 3,905,404 | 4,182,669 | +277,265 |
| Spain | 4,135,089 | 2,657,589 | -1,477,500 |
| Thailand | 2,988,613 | 3,163,221 | +174,608 |
| Taiwan | 3,358,601 | 2,463,905 | -894,696 |
| Austria | 64,192 | 514,110 | +449,918 |
| China | 250,374 | 310,144 | +59,770 |
| United Kingdom | 229,351 | 103,838 | -125,513 |
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 | 6 |
| 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 | 5 | 5 | +0 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 1 | 4 | +3 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| West Midlands | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| West Yorkshire | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Devon | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Greater Manchester | 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) | 64,558,367 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 47,285,268 |
| Other | 1,412,176 |
| Air transport | 701,099 |
| Road transport | 673,931 |
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) | 36,262,812 | 28,295,555 | -7,967,257 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 26,820,067 | 20,465,201 | -6,354,866 |
| Other | 835,953 | 576,223 | -259,730 |
| Air transport | 152,516 | 548,583 | +396,067 |
| Road transport | 0 | 673,931 | +673,931 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Southampton | 36,196,957 |
| Dover | 32,859,904 |
| Felixstowe | 13,573,166 |
| Eurotunnel | 9,845,918 |
| Purfleet | 5,108,818 |
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 | 22,743,050 | 13,453,907 | -9,289,143 |
| Dover | 16,786,887 | 16,073,017 | -713,870 |
| Felixstowe | 11,107,896 | 2,465,270 | -8,642,626 |
| Eurotunnel | 4,510,165 | 5,335,753 | +825,588 |
| Purfleet | 3,040,296 | 2,068,522 | -971,774 |
| 499 | 62,584 | 4,819,923 | +4,757,339 |
| London | 3,100,771 | 1,589,963 | -1,510,808 |
| Immingham Docks | 113,675 | 1,334,147 | +1,220,472 |
| 000 | 835,953 | 576,223 | -259,730 |
| Harwich | 113,397 | 1,275,040 | +1,161,643 |
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 | 15 |
| Manufacture of fabricated metal products, except machinery and equipment | 8 |
| Manufacture of machinery and equipment n.e.c. | 7 |
| 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 |
|---|---|
| 2026-04 | 11 |
| 2026-03 | 9 |
| 2026-02 | 9 |
| 2026-01 | 10 |
| 2025-12 | 8 |
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 | 99 |
| MILLS CNC LIMITED | 85 |
| YAMAZAKI MAZAK U.K. LIMITED | 54 |
| CITIZEN MACHINERY UK LTD | 51 |
| WARD HI-TECH LIMITED | 46 |
| C.DUGARD LIMITED | 35 |
| NCMT LIMITED | 32 |
| 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 | 12 |
| 15m-54m | 5 |
| Other | 5 |
| 0-1m | 3 |
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 | 51,445,458 |
| Ireland | 9,585,457 |
| Germany | 5,017,799 |
| United States | 3,309,664 |
| 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 | 23,785,833 | 27,659,625 | +3,873,792 |
| Ireland | 5,086,448 | 4,499,009 | -587,439 |
| Germany | 3,705,986 | 1,311,813 | -2,394,173 |
| United States | 24,166 | 3,285,498 | +3,261,332 |
| Norway | 1,329,305 | 1,305,572 | -23,733 |
| France | 1,207,658 | 807,532 | -400,126 |
| Spain | 1,196,065 | 592,044 | -604,021 |
| Poland | 830,789 | 949,975 | +119,186 |
| Sweden | 767,951 | 949,678 | +181,727 |
| Italy | 498,781 | 996,506 | +497,725 |
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) | 84,716,442 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 5,980,872 |
| Air transport | 191,414 |
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) | 42,367,657 | 42,348,785 | -18,872 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 663,885 | 5,316,987 | +4,653,102 |
| Air transport | 100,087 | 91,327 | -8,760 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 59,334,663 |
| Holyhead | 7,816,082 |
| London | 6,386,964 |
| Immingham Docks | 5,877,345 |
| Liverpool Docks | 3,700,761 |
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 | 27,731,028 | 31,603,635 | +3,872,607 |
| Holyhead | 3,618,327 | 4,197,755 | +579,428 |
| London | 3,337,044 | 3,049,920 | -287,124 |
| Immingham Docks | 3,201,304 | 2,676,041 | -525,263 |
| Liverpool Docks | 201,885 | 3,498,876 | +3,296,991 |
| Felixstowe | 996,268 | 259,659 | -736,609 |
| London Gateway Port | 202,517 | 1,019,543 | +817,026 |
| Portsmouth | 516,070 | 242,112 | -273,958 |
| Milford | 691,831 | 876 | -690,955 |
| Eurotunnel | 414,594 | 263,949 | -150,645 |
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