Import/export HS code 845931: Numerically controlled boring machines
Computer-controlled machines for boring holes in 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Germany | 7,440,765 |
| Switzerland | 4,085,061 |
| Italy | 3,282,640 |
| Denmark | 2,974,714 |
| 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 | 2,714,970 | 4,725,795 | +2,010,825 |
| Switzerland | 0 | 4,085,061 | +4,085,061 |
| Italy | 2,989,297 | 293,343 | -2,695,954 |
| Denmark | 2,974,714 | 0 | -2,974,714 |
| Czechia | 602,020 | 257,360 | -344,660 |
| Taiwan | 393,641 | 324,910 | -68,731 |
| South Korea | 0 | 282,575 | +282,575 |
| China | 111,411 | 32,673 | -78,738 |
| Netherlands | 3,582 | 109,710 | +106,128 |
| 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 | 6,929,782 |
| Switzerland | 4,157,834 |
| Italy | 3,650,754 |
| 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 | 2,467,802 | 4,461,980 | +1,994,178 |
| Switzerland | 0 | 4,157,834 | +4,157,834 |
| Italy | 3,136,840 | 513,914 | -2,622,926 |
| Denmark | 2,974,714 | 0 | -2,974,714 |
| Czechia | 602,020 | 257,360 | -344,660 |
| Taiwan | 393,641 | 324,910 | -68,731 |
| China | 213,518 | 81,531 | -131,987 |
| South Korea | 0 | 282,575 | +282,575 |
| Belgium | 4,762 | 36,937 | +32,175 |
| Spain | 39,524 | 0 | -39,524 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| West Midlands | 6 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 5 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 3 |
| Lancashire | 3 |
| Norfolk | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Midlands | 4 | 2 | -2 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 3 | 4 | +1 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 3 | 3 | +0 |
| Lancashire | 3 | 0 | -3 |
| Norfolk | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| Greater Manchester | 2 | 0 | -2 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Merseyside | 2 | 0 | -2 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| 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) | 17,862,201 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,871,135 |
| Air transport | 326,236 |
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) | 8,633,508 | 9,228,693 | +595,185 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,010,529 | 860,606 | -149,923 |
| Air transport | 259,791 | 66,445 | -193,346 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover | 5,350,182 |
| Immingham Docks | 4,521,401 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 3,438,906 |
| Eurotunnel | 2,290,300 |
| Harwich | 1,213,242 |
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 | 3,823,377 | 1,526,805 | -2,296,572 |
| Immingham Docks | 2,967,374 | 1,554,027 | -1,413,347 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 129,441 | 3,309,465 | +3,180,024 |
| Eurotunnel | 1,029,811 | 1,260,489 | +230,678 |
| Harwich | 427,420 | 785,822 | +358,402 |
| ZLC | 0 | 775,596 | +775,596 |
| Southampton | 393,641 | 282,575 | -111,066 |
| Felixstowe | 109,848 | 349,583 | +239,735 |
| Hull | 456,348 | 0 | -456,348 |
| London | 211,537 | 11,368 | -200,169 |
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 | 12 |
| Manufacture of machinery and equipment n.e.c. | 8 |
| Manufacture of fabricated metal products, except machinery and equipment | 6 |
| 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 |
|---|---|
| 2026-04 | 4 |
| 2026-03 | 4 |
| 2026-02 | 3 |
| 2025-12 | 5 |
| 2025-11 | 3 |
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 | 17 |
| 54m+ | 12 |
| 0-1m | 4 |
| 15m-54m | 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 | 503,581 |
| Austria | 378,092 |
| Spain | 217,722 |
| Germany | 193,388 |
| Netherlands | 155,488 |
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 | 501,014 | 2,567 | -498,447 |
| Austria | 378,092 | 0 | -378,092 |
| Spain | 212,950 | 4,772 | -208,178 |
| Germany | 193,388 | 0 | -193,388 |
| Netherlands | 155,488 | 0 | -155,488 |
| United States | 103,494 | 7,724 | -95,770 |
| France | 52,096 | 25,216 | -26,880 |
| Poland | 6,000 | 45,740 | +39,740 |
| India | 0 | 38,382 | +38,382 |
| Portugal | 0 | 24,990 | +24,990 |
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) | 1,583,711 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 141,876 |
| 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) | 1,467,444 | 116,267 | -1,351,177 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 103,494 | 38,382 | -65,112 |
| 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 | 624,859 |
| Harwich | 344,534 |
| Newhaven | 212,950 |
| Immingham Docks | 212,322 |
| 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 | 508,592 | 116,267 | -392,325 |
| Harwich | 344,534 | 0 | -344,534 |
| Newhaven | 212,950 | 0 | -212,950 |
| Immingham Docks | 212,322 | 0 | -212,322 |
| Killingholme | 189,046 | 0 | -189,046 |
| London Gateway Port | 82,448 | 38,382 | -44,066 |
| ZLC | 52,096 | 0 | -52,096 |
| Felixstowe | 21,046 | 0 | -21,046 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 0 | 7,724 | +7,724 |
| East Midlands Airport | 4,342 | 0 | -4,342 |
Quick facts
HS code: 845931
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Computer-controlled machines for boring holes in metal