Import/export HS code 845921: Numerically controlled drilling machines
Drilling machines controlled by computers for precise metalworking
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 | 6,519,142 |
| Italy | 5,960,357 |
| United States | 3,448,270 |
| France | 1,958,227 |
| Germany | 1,797,575 |
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 | 3,943,200 | 2,575,942 | -1,367,258 |
| Italy | 3,800,573 | 2,159,784 | -1,640,789 |
| United States | 2,041,174 | 1,407,096 | -634,078 |
| France | 463,871 | 1,494,356 | +1,030,485 |
| Germany | 0 | 1,797,575 | +1,797,575 |
| Ireland | 581,482 | 0 | -581,482 |
| China | 138,489 | 233,860 | +95,371 |
| South Korea | 42,929 | 91,059 | +48,130 |
| Romania | 0 | 106,911 | +106,911 |
| Spain | 0 | 60,501 | +60,501 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Netherlands | 6,519,142 |
| Italy | 5,960,357 |
| United States | 3,513,635 |
| Germany | 2,129,696 |
| France | 1,561,824 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Netherlands | 3,943,200 | 2,575,942 | -1,367,258 |
| Italy | 3,800,573 | 2,159,784 | -1,640,789 |
| United States | 2,041,174 | 1,472,461 | -568,713 |
| Germany | 1,083 | 2,128,613 | +2,127,530 |
| France | 463,871 | 1,097,953 | +634,082 |
| China | 138,489 | 233,860 | +95,371 |
| South Korea | 42,929 | 91,059 | +48,130 |
| Switzerland | 0 | 106,911 | +106,911 |
| Spain | 0 | 60,501 | +60,501 |
| Czechia | 0 | 33,627 | +33,627 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| West Yorkshire | 5 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 3 |
| Lancashire | 2 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 2 |
| North Wales | 2 |
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 Yorkshire | 4 | 2 | -2 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 3 | 1 | -2 |
| Lancashire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| North Wales | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| North Yorkshire | 0 | 2 | +2 |
| West Midlands | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Cheshire | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 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) | 16,383,803 |
| Air transport | 3,515,927 |
| Other | 624,411 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 449,371 |
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) | 8,134,860 | 8,248,943 | +114,083 |
| Air transport | 2,042,257 | 1,473,670 | -568,587 |
| Other | 624,411 | 0 | -624,411 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 211,273 | 238,098 | +26,825 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover | 8,876,231 |
| Immingham Docks | 5,552,474 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 3,245,314 |
| Felixstowe | 1,210,424 |
| Eurotunnel | 975,782 |
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 | 3,874,916 | 5,001,315 | +1,126,399 |
| Immingham Docks | 3,932,884 | 1,619,590 | -2,313,294 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 1,803,569 | 1,441,745 | -361,824 |
| Felixstowe | 138,489 | 1,071,935 | +933,446 |
| Eurotunnel | 390,917 | 584,865 | +193,948 |
| 000 | 624,411 | 0 | -624,411 |
| London Stansted Airport | 114,930 | 11,030 | -103,900 |
| Belfast Port | 0 | 118,277 | +118,277 |
| Manchester Airport | 112,835 | 0 | -112,835 |
| Southampton | 0 | 91,059 | +91,059 |
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
|
9 |
|
Manufacture of fabricated metal products, except machinery and equipment
|
8 |
|
Repair and installation of machinery and equipment
|
4 |
|
Activities of head offices; management consultancy activities
|
3 |
|
Manufacture of machinery and equipment n.e.c.
|
2 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-05 | 2 |
| 2026-04 | 4 |
| 2026-01 | 3 |
| 2025-12 | 3 |
| 2025-10 | 5 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| RUBIX INDUSTRIAL SERVICES LIMITED | 50 |
| TRIMECH MANUFACTURING SOLUTIONS LIMITED | 18 |
| ELECTROIMPACT UK LIMITED | 16 |
| FICEP (UK) LIMITED | 13 |
| MILLS CNC LIMITED | 5 |
| TEK 4 LIMITED | 3 |
| BAE SYSTEMS (OPERATIONS) LIMITED | 3 |
| FRAMATOME | 2 |
| FRAMATOME | 2 |
| ASD LIMITED | 2 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 54m+ | 11 |
| 1m-15m | 10 |
| 15m-54m | 5 |
| Other | 4 |
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 | 8,052,357 |
| Hungary | 5,524,028 |
| Germany | 1,847,790 |
| Italy | 1,578,971 |
| Canada | 1,129,111 |
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 | 3,851,989 | 4,200,368 | +348,379 |
| Hungary | 1,387,832 | 4,136,196 | +2,748,364 |
| Germany | 1,847,790 | 0 | -1,847,790 |
| Italy | 0 | 1,578,971 | +1,578,971 |
| Canada | 1,129,111 | 0 | -1,129,111 |
| France | 517,708 | 51,961 | -465,747 |
| Belgium | 507,608 | 0 | -507,608 |
| Czechia | 413,846 | 0 | -413,846 |
| Viet Nam | 408,172 | 0 | -408,172 |
| India | 170,000 | 209,685 | +39,685 |
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) | 11,525,728 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 9,555,739 |
| Air transport | 554,637 |
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) | 5,095,248 | 6,430,480 | +1,335,232 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 5,565,627 | 3,990,112 | -1,575,515 |
| Air transport | 16,223 | 538,414 | +522,191 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 9,702,380 |
| Liverpool Docks | 8,443,433 |
| Harwich | 1,387,832 |
| London Gateway Port | 724,851 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 536,686 |
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 | 3,668,214 | 6,034,166 | +2,365,952 |
| Liverpool Docks | 4,981,100 | 3,462,333 | -1,518,767 |
| Harwich | 1,387,832 | 0 | -1,387,832 |
| London Gateway Port | 461,607 | 263,244 | -198,363 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 0 | 536,686 | +536,686 |
| Southampton | 122,920 | 360,933 | +238,013 |
| Portsmouth | 0 | 205,582 | +205,582 |
| Heysham | 0 | 49,539 | +49,539 |
| Dover | 21,367 | 13,149 | -8,218 |
| London | 17,835 | 0 | -17,835 |
Quick facts
HS code: 845921
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Drilling machines controlled by computers for precise metalworking