Import/export HS code 845949: Various milling machines
Non-computer-controlled milling machines for metal
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- It helps you understand the market size for your product in the UK.
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* 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| China | 585,281 |
| Germany | 369,642 |
| United States | 184,572 |
| France | 175,897 |
| Italy | 119,006 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| China | 303,966 | 281,315 | -22,651 |
| Germany | 180,166 | 189,476 | +9,310 |
| United States | 101,340 | 83,232 | -18,108 |
| France | 32,672 | 143,225 | +110,553 |
| Italy | 52,635 | 66,371 | +13,736 |
| Netherlands | 95,382 | 19,933 | -75,449 |
| Viet Nam | 46,089 | 0 | -46,089 |
| South Korea | 0 | 13,882 | +13,882 |
| Brazil | 4,649 | 0 | -4,649 |
| Taiwan | 3,768 | 0 | -3,768 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| China | 694,482 |
| United Kingdom | 352,057 |
| United States | 199,199 |
| Thailand | 154,952 |
| Italy | 119,006 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| China | 398,169 | 296,313 | -101,856 |
| United Kingdom | 36,369 | 315,688 | +279,319 |
| United States | 102,526 | 96,673 | -5,853 |
| Thailand | 154,952 | 0 | -154,952 |
| Italy | 52,635 | 66,371 | +13,736 |
| Viet Nam | 46,089 | 0 | -46,089 |
| Germany | 25,214 | 2,122 | -23,092 |
| South Korea | 0 | 13,882 | +13,882 |
| Netherlands | 3,483 | 3,634 | +151 |
| Brazil | 4,649 | 0 | -4,649 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Norfolk | 2 |
| West Midlands | 2 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 1 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 1 |
| Cheshire | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Norfolk | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| West Midlands | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Cheshire | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Essex | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Greater Manchester | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Kent | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear | 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Air transport | 925,571 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 555,269 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 149,233 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air transport | 406,260 | 519,311 | +113,051 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 282,951 | 272,318 | -10,633 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 138,643 | 10,590 | -128,053 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Felixstowe | 415,533 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 367,308 |
| Glasgow Airport | 165,174 |
| Birmingham Airport | 143,508 |
| Manchester Airport | 140,536 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Felixstowe | 218,010 | 197,523 | -20,487 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 161,561 | 205,747 | +44,186 |
| Glasgow Airport | 0 | 165,174 | +165,174 |
| Birmingham Airport | 85,956 | 57,552 | -28,404 |
| Manchester Airport | 94,229 | 46,307 | -47,922 |
| Thamesport | 60,292 | 70,473 | +10,181 |
| Eurotunnel | 108,560 | 0 | -108,560 |
| East Midlands Airport | 54,443 | 44,531 | -9,912 |
| Dover | 28,587 | 10,590 | -17,997 |
| Aberdeen Airport | 10,071 | 0 | -10,071 |
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 |
| Office administrative, office support and other business support activities | 2 |
| Specialised construction activities | 2 |
| Air transport | 1 |
| 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 |
|---|---|
| 2025-10 | 1 |
| 2025-09 | 3 |
| 2025-08 | 2 |
| 2025-06 | 3 |
| 2025-05 | 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 |
|---|---|
| 54m+ | 7 |
| 1m-15m | 6 |
| 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Germany | 4,373,198 |
| Singapore | 364,000 |
| India | 362,240 |
| Indonesia | 208,622 |
| Trinidad and Tobago | 147,908 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Germany | 2,735,115 | 1,638,083 | -1,097,032 |
| Singapore | 0 | 364,000 | +364,000 |
| India | 315,854 | 46,386 | -269,468 |
| Indonesia | 0 | 208,622 | +208,622 |
| Trinidad and Tobago | 147,908 | 0 | -147,908 |
| Egypt | 133,758 | 0 | -133,758 |
| United States | 119,256 | 2,462 | -116,794 |
| France | 79,000 | 41,145 | -37,855 |
| Philippines | 103,236 | 0 | -103,236 |
| United Arab Emirates | 28,000 | 69,971 | +41,971 |
Exports by country of origin
What this shows: Export volume by production origin country. For re-exports, indicates where goods originated before UK export.
Top 5 values
| Origin | £ |
|---|---|
| China | 2,296 |
Export origin countries 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 export value, right side by second 12-month export value, so rank changes are visible from line crossings.
Top 10 values
| Origin | First 12m £ | Second 12m £ | Delta £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| China | 695 | 1,601 | +906 |
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) | 4,370,747 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,547,972 |
| Air transport | 415,067 |
| Other | 2,296 |
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) | 2,677,903 | 1,692,844 | -985,059 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 811,027 | 736,945 | -74,082 |
| Air transport | 351,622 | 63,445 | -288,177 |
| Other | 695 | 1,601 | +906 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 4,334,861 |
| Felixstowe | 706,709 |
| London Gateway Port | 485,455 |
| Southampton | 329,631 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 169,503 |
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 | 2,660,403 | 1,674,458 | -985,945 |
| Felixstowe | 329,823 | 376,886 | +47,063 |
| London Gateway Port | 158,073 | 327,382 | +169,309 |
| Southampton | 323,131 | 6,500 | -316,631 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 167,516 | 1,987 | -165,529 |
| London Gatwick Airport | 147,908 | 0 | -147,908 |
| Manchester Airport | 4,468 | 36,572 | +32,104 |
| Medway | 0 | 39,063 | +39,063 |
| East Midlands Airport | 18,432 | 4,305 | -14,127 |
| ZLC | 13,298 | 5,320 | -7,978 |
Quick facts
HS code: 845949
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Non-computer-controlled milling machines for metal