Import/export HS code 845931: Numerically controlled boring machines
Computer-controlled machines for boring holes in metal
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- 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Germany | 6,210,910 |
| Italy | 3,408,353 |
| Switzerland | 3,309,465 |
| Denmark | 2,977,058 |
| Czechia | 859,380 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Germany | 2,832,022 | 3,378,888 | +546,866 |
| Italy | 3,291,433 | 116,920 | -3,174,513 |
| Switzerland | 0 | 3,309,465 | +3,309,465 |
| Denmark | 2,977,058 | 0 | -2,977,058 |
| Czechia | 602,020 | 257,360 | -344,660 |
| South Korea | 337,446 | 282,575 | -54,871 |
| Taiwan | 393,641 | 0 | -393,641 |
| China | 245,326 | 32,673 | -212,653 |
| United States | 70,742 | 2,757 | -67,985 |
| France | 27,355 | 35,245 | +7,890 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Germany | 5,858,844 |
| Italy | 3,666,591 |
| Switzerland | 3,311,468 |
| Denmark | 2,974,714 |
| Czechia | 859,380 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Germany | 2,611,806 | 3,247,038 | +635,232 |
| Italy | 3,438,976 | 227,615 | -3,211,361 |
| Switzerland | 0 | 3,311,468 | +3,311,468 |
| Denmark | 2,974,714 | 0 | -2,974,714 |
| Czechia | 602,020 | 257,360 | -344,660 |
| South Korea | 337,446 | 282,575 | -54,871 |
| Taiwan | 393,641 | 0 | -393,641 |
| China | 324,774 | 56,585 | -268,189 |
| United States | 74,324 | 0 | -74,324 |
| Belgium | 4,762 | 36,937 | +32,175 |
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 | 4 |
| West Midlands | 4 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 3 |
| Lancashire | 3 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 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 | 4 | 3 | -1 |
| West Midlands | 4 | 0 | -4 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 3 | 3 | +0 |
| Lancashire | 3 | 0 | -3 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 3 | 1 | -2 |
| Greater Manchester | 2 | 0 | -2 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Merseyside | 2 | 0 | -2 |
| Norfolk | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Cambridgeshire and Peterborough | 0 | 1 | +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) | 15,995,074 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,882,549 |
| Air transport | 440,201 |
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) | 8,935,603 | 7,059,471 | -1,876,132 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,521,931 | 360,618 | -1,161,313 |
| Air transport | 405,467 | 34,734 | -370,733 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover | 4,841,629 |
| Immingham Docks | 4,315,637 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 3,499,759 |
| Eurotunnel | 2,137,286 |
| Southampton | 1,131,030 |
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 | 3,663,505 | 1,178,124 | -2,485,381 |
| Immingham Docks | 3,131,514 | 1,184,123 | -1,947,391 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 190,294 | 3,309,465 | +3,119,171 |
| Eurotunnel | 1,264,441 | 872,845 | -391,596 |
| Southampton | 848,455 | 282,575 | -565,880 |
| Harwich | 427,420 | 427,655 | +235 |
| Hull | 456,348 | 0 | -456,348 |
| London | 213,881 | 11,368 | -202,513 |
| Birmingham Airport | 179,001 | 23,054 | -155,947 |
| Leeds Bradford Airport | 150,431 | 2,586 | -147,845 |
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 | 11 |
| Manufacture of machinery and equipment n.e.c. | 6 |
| Manufacture of fabricated metal products, except machinery and equipment | 5 |
| Manufacture of electrical equipment | 2 |
| Architectural and engineering activities; technical testing and analysis | 1 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2025-11 | 3 |
| 2025-10 | 2 |
| 2025-09 | 3 |
| 2025-08 | 3 |
| 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 | 13 |
| 54m+ | 11 |
| 15m-54m | 4 |
| 0-1m | 3 |
| Other | 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Italy | 735,249 |
| Austria | 378,092 |
| France | 280,223 |
| Spain | 217,722 |
| Netherlands | 200,541 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Italy | 732,682 | 2,567 | -730,115 |
| Austria | 378,092 | 0 | -378,092 |
| France | 255,007 | 25,216 | -229,791 |
| Spain | 212,950 | 4,772 | -208,178 |
| Netherlands | 45,053 | 155,488 | +110,435 |
| Germany | 193,388 | 0 | -193,388 |
| United States | 114,017 | 7,724 | -106,293 |
| Poland | 6,000 | 45,740 | +39,740 |
| Ireland | 45,000 | 0 | -45,000 |
| Norway | 23,276 | 0 | -23,276 |
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) | 1,641,576 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 555,794 |
| Air transport | 65,421 |
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) | 1,394,811 | 246,765 | -1,148,046 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 555,794 | 0 | -555,794 |
| Air transport | 57,697 | 7,724 | -49,973 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 637,724 |
| Immingham Docks | 403,441 |
| Harwich | 344,534 |
| Newhaven | 212,950 |
| Killingholme | 189,046 |
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 | 546,447 | 91,277 | -455,170 |
| Immingham Docks | 403,441 | 0 | -403,441 |
| Harwich | 189,046 | 155,488 | -33,558 |
| Newhaven | 212,950 | 0 | -212,950 |
| Killingholme | 189,046 | 0 | -189,046 |
| Portsmouth | 165,056 | 0 | -165,056 |
| Middlesbrough | 85,602 | 0 | -85,602 |
| London Gateway Port | 82,448 | 0 | -82,448 |
| ZLC | 52,096 | 0 | -52,096 |
| Holyhead | 45,000 | 0 | -45,000 |
Quick facts
HS code: 845931
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Computer-controlled machines for boring holes in metal