Import/export HS code 84581149: Multi-spindle lathes
Lathes with multiple spindles for cutting metal
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Netherlands | 9,445,910 |
| Germany | 3,824,969 |
| Japan | 2,552,766 |
| Italy | 1,482,266 |
| China | 690,841 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Netherlands | 6,693,416 | 2,752,494 | -3,940,922 |
| Germany | 3,593,639 | 231,330 | -3,362,309 |
| Japan | 395,437 | 2,157,329 | +1,761,892 |
| Italy | 1,276,624 | 205,642 | -1,070,982 |
| China | 335,160 | 355,681 | +20,521 |
| France | 302,322 | 0 | -302,322 |
| South Korea | 174,680 | 0 | -174,680 |
| Ireland | 6,000 | 168,675 | +162,675 |
| Switzerland | 159,682 | 0 | -159,682 |
| United States | 0 | 95,361 | +95,361 |
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 | 6,490,130 |
| Thailand | 5,674,078 |
| Germany | 3,380,049 |
| Italy | 1,713,596 |
| China | 810,666 |
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 | 3,703,921 | 2,786,209 | -917,712 |
| Thailand | 3,619,199 | 2,054,879 | -1,564,320 |
| Germany | 3,378,993 | 1,056 | -3,377,937 |
| Italy | 1,276,624 | 436,972 | -839,652 |
| China | 336,976 | 473,690 | +136,714 |
| Philippines | 438,637 | 214,762 | -223,875 |
| South Korea | 174,680 | 0 | -174,680 |
| Turkey | 0 | 21,649 | +21,649 |
| United Kingdom | 6,900 | 0 | -6,900 |
| Netherlands | 3,746 | 0 | -3,746 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 1 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 1 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 1 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 1 |
| Kent | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Kent | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Tees Valley | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| West Central Scotland | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| West Midlands | 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) | 11,546,942 |
| Road transport | 4,843,212 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 2,504,220 |
| Air transport | 34,519 |
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) | 8,360,788 | 3,186,154 | -5,174,634 |
| Road transport | 3,959,333 | 883,879 | -3,075,454 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 606,840 | 1,897,380 | +1,290,540 |
| Air transport | 12,715 | 21,804 | +9,089 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover | 6,674,155 |
| ZLC | 4,821,563 |
| Eurotunnel | 4,064,902 |
| Felixstowe | 2,295,165 |
| Belfast Port | 641,332 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dover | 4,624,019 | 2,050,136 | -2,573,883 |
| ZLC | 3,959,333 | 862,230 | -3,097,103 |
| Eurotunnel | 1,484,395 | 2,580,507 | +1,096,112 |
| Felixstowe | 2,276,939 | 18,226 | -2,258,713 |
| Belfast Port | 304,032 | 337,300 | +33,268 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 159,682 | 0 | -159,682 |
| Purfleet | 108,815 | 0 | -108,815 |
| Southampton | 0 | 95,361 | +95,361 |
| Fishguard | 0 | 22,597 | +22,597 |
| Manchester Airport | 0 | 21,804 | +21,804 |
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 | 5 |
| Architectural and engineering activities; technical testing and analysis | 1 |
| Crop and animal production, hunting and related service activities | 1 |
| Manufacture of computer, electronic and optical products | 1 |
| Manufacture of machinery and equipment n.e.c. | 1 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2025-11 | 2 |
| 2025-10 | 2 |
| 2025-09 | 2 |
| 2025-08 | 2 |
| 2025-07 | 2 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 4 |
| 54m+ | 4 |
| 0-1m | 2 |
| 15m-54m | 1 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Ireland | 1,095,161 |
| United States | 756,772 |
| India | 537,134 |
| Portugal | 365,039 |
| Netherlands | 315,654 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ireland | 637,749 | 457,412 | -180,337 |
| United States | 3,480 | 753,292 | +749,812 |
| India | 371,634 | 165,500 | -206,134 |
| Portugal | 73,971 | 291,068 | +217,097 |
| Netherlands | 165,929 | 149,725 | -16,204 |
| Spain | 0 | 266,726 | +266,726 |
| Singapore | 227,975 | 8,962 | -219,013 |
| Sweden | 226,432 | 0 | -226,432 |
| Germany | 94,950 | 109,377 | +14,427 |
| Saudi Arabia | 151,300 | 45,000 | -106,300 |
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) | 2,983,198 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,872,218 |
| Air transport | 307,452 |
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) | 1,392,288 | 1,590,910 | +198,622 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 800,426 | 1,071,792 | +271,366 |
| Air transport | 243,613 | 63,839 | -179,774 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 1,020,992 |
| Holyhead | 966,494 |
| Southampton | 917,463 |
| London Gateway Port | 608,790 |
| Immingham Docks | 267,432 |
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 | 365,068 | 655,924 | +290,856 |
| Holyhead | 637,749 | 328,745 | -309,004 |
| Southampton | 163,611 | 753,852 | +590,241 |
| London Gateway Port | 388,290 | 220,500 | -167,790 |
| Immingham Docks | 253,432 | 14,000 | -239,432 |
| Portsmouth | 0 | 266,726 | +266,726 |
| Felixstowe | 191,363 | 38,500 | -152,863 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 227,975 | 0 | -227,975 |
| Eurotunnel | 1,720 | 174,348 | +172,628 |
| Milford | 0 | 128,667 | +128,667 |
Quick facts
HS code: 84581149
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Lathes with multiple spindles for cutting metal