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 | 9,375,547 |
| Japan | 4,326,148 |
| Germany | 2,980,181 |
| Italy | 1,904,558 |
| China | 1,018,691 |
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 | 5,533,087 | 3,842,460 | -1,690,627 |
| Japan | 795,688 | 3,530,460 | +2,734,772 |
| Germany | 2,503,580 | 476,601 | -2,026,979 |
| Italy | 1,077,674 | 826,884 | -250,790 |
| China | 373,351 | 645,340 | +271,989 |
| Belgium | 0 | 727,927 | +727,927 |
| France | 302,322 | 152,825 | -149,497 |
| Sweden | 0 | 266,544 | +266,544 |
| Ireland | 6,000 | 237,100 | +231,100 |
| Switzerland | 159,682 | 0 | -159,682 |
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 | 8,546,546 |
| Thailand | 6,396,341 |
| Germany | 2,255,575 |
| Italy | 2,135,888 |
| China | 1,138,516 |
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 | 3,279,156 | 5,267,390 | +1,988,234 |
| Thailand | 3,307,611 | 3,088,730 | -218,881 |
| Germany | 2,254,519 | 1,056 | -2,253,463 |
| Italy | 1,309,004 | 826,884 | -482,120 |
| China | 375,167 | 763,349 | +388,182 |
| Philippines | 313,358 | 214,762 | -98,596 |
| South Korea | 0 | 68,425 | +68,425 |
| Turkey | 0 | 35,748 | +35,748 |
| 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 |
|---|---|
| West Central Scotland | 2 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 1 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 1 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 1 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Central Scotland | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Kent | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Tees Valley | 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) | 13,940,186 |
| Road transport | 3,590,368 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 3,200,997 |
| Other | 476,601 |
| Air transport | 384,254 |
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) | 6,437,257 | 7,502,929 | +1,065,672 |
| Road transport | 3,433,526 | 156,842 | -3,276,684 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 944,159 | 2,256,838 | +1,312,679 |
| Other | 0 | 476,601 | +476,601 |
| Air transport | 34,519 | 349,735 | +315,216 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover | 6,805,326 |
| Eurotunnel | 6,343,251 |
| ZLC | 3,554,620 |
| Felixstowe | 1,485,963 |
| Belfast Port | 983,281 |
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 | 4,859,735 | 1,945,591 | -2,914,144 |
| Eurotunnel | 359,921 | 5,983,330 | +5,623,409 |
| ZLC | 3,433,526 | 121,094 | -3,312,432 |
| Felixstowe | 1,485,963 | 0 | -1,485,963 |
| Belfast Port | 302,193 | 681,088 | +378,895 |
| Tyne | 0 | 826,884 | +826,884 |
| 000 | 0 | 476,601 | +476,601 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 0 | 349,735 | +349,735 |
| Immingham Docks | 0 | 266,544 | +266,544 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 159,682 | 0 | -159,682 |
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 basic metals
|
1 |
|
Manufacture of computer, electronic and optical products
|
1 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-05 | 2 |
| 2026-04 | 2 |
| 2026-03 | 3 |
| 2026-02 | 3 |
| 2025-12 | 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 | 5 |
| 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| United States | 759,811 |
| Ireland | 658,624 |
| India | 656,274 |
| Portugal | 385,158 |
| Netherlands | 337,779 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | 756,772 | 3,039 | -753,733 |
| Ireland | 313,167 | 345,457 | +32,290 |
| India | 387,134 | 269,140 | -117,994 |
| Portugal | 365,039 | 20,119 | -344,920 |
| Netherlands | 259,279 | 78,500 | -180,779 |
| Germany | 109,450 | 189,037 | +79,587 |
| Spain | 239,726 | 27,000 | -212,726 |
| Sweden | 226,432 | 15,000 | -211,432 |
| Singapore | 227,975 | 10,808 | -217,167 |
| 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) | 2,997,734 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 2,002,058 |
| Air transport | 351,459 |
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) | 1,693,965 | 1,303,769 | -390,196 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,549,218 | 452,840 | -1,096,378 |
| Air transport | 243,613 | 107,846 | -135,767 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 1,333,620 |
| Southampton | 1,024,213 |
| London Gateway Port | 628,790 |
| Holyhead | 529,957 |
| Eurotunnel | 270,228 |
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 | 570,693 | 762,927 | +192,234 |
| Southampton | 917,463 | 106,750 | -810,713 |
| London Gateway Port | 403,790 | 225,000 | -178,790 |
| Holyhead | 313,167 | 216,790 | -96,377 |
| Eurotunnel | 176,068 | 94,160 | -81,908 |
| Portsmouth | 239,726 | 27,000 | -212,726 |
| Felixstowe | 213,863 | 46,090 | -167,773 |
| Immingham Docks | 226,432 | 29,000 | -197,432 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 227,975 | 1,739 | -226,236 |
| London | 98,450 | 45,225 | -53,225 |
Quick facts
HS code: 84581149
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Lathes with multiple spindles for cutting metal