Import/export HS code 845951: Numerically controlled threading or tapping machines
Computer-controlled machines for creating threads 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| China | 1,156,544 |
| Switzerland | 849,089 |
| Taiwan | 316,579 |
| France | 63,167 |
| Denmark | 54,961 |
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 | 645,004 | 511,540 | -133,464 |
| Switzerland | 0 | 849,089 | +849,089 |
| Taiwan | 217,270 | 99,309 | -117,961 |
| France | 56,783 | 6,384 | -50,399 |
| Denmark | 0 | 54,961 | +54,961 |
| Germany | 7,132 | 16,039 | +8,907 |
| Netherlands | 9,903 | 0 | -9,903 |
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 | 1,251,169 |
| Switzerland | 849,089 |
| Taiwan | 276,915 |
| United Kingdom | 51,478 |
| Germany | 23,171 |
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 | 645,004 | 606,165 | -38,839 |
| Switzerland | 0 | 849,089 | +849,089 |
| Taiwan | 217,270 | 59,645 | -157,625 |
| United Kingdom | 51,478 | 0 | -51,478 |
| Germany | 7,132 | 16,039 | +8,907 |
| France | 5,305 | 6,384 | +1,079 |
| United States | 9,903 | 0 | -9,903 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Cheshire | 1 |
| Devon | 1 |
| South Yorkshire | 1 |
| West of England | 1 |
| West Yorkshire | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cheshire | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Devon | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| South Yorkshire | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| West of England | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| West Yorkshire | 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,125,994 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 1,122,276 |
| Road transport | 212,495 |
| Air transport | 12,649 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 563,973 | 562,021 | -1,952 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 154,319 | 967,957 | +813,638 |
| Road transport | 212,495 | 0 | -212,495 |
| Air transport | 5,305 | 7,344 | +2,039 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| ZLC | 1,164,413 |
| Felixstowe | 871,348 |
| Southampton | 209,588 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 92,938 |
| Immingham Docks | 54,961 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| ZLC | 212,495 | 951,918 | +739,423 |
| Felixstowe | 419,475 | 451,873 | +32,398 |
| Southampton | 154,401 | 55,187 | -99,214 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 92,938 | 0 | -92,938 |
| Immingham Docks | 0 | 54,961 | +54,961 |
| Eurotunnel | 51,478 | 0 | -51,478 |
| Dover | 0 | 16,039 | +16,039 |
| Leeds Bradford Airport | 5,305 | 6,384 | +1,079 |
| East Midlands Airport | 0 | 960 | +960 |
Importer companies by SIC division
What this shows: Industry breakdown (SIC divisions) of importing companies.
Top 5 values
| SIC | Companies |
|---|---|
| Manufacture of machinery and equipment n.e.c. | 2 |
| Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 2 |
| Financial service activities, except insurance and pension funding | 1 |
| Manufacture of motor vehicles, trailers and semi-trailers | 1 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2025-08 | 1 |
| 2024-11 | 3 |
| 2024-09 | 1 |
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+ | 3 |
| 0-1m | 1 |
| 1m-15m | 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Switzerland | 821,986 |
| Ireland | 238,961 |
| Saudi Arabia | 58,557 |
| France | 53,963 |
| Austria | 28,860 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Switzerland | 821,986 | 0 | -821,986 |
| Ireland | 7,136 | 231,825 | +224,689 |
| Saudi Arabia | 58,557 | 0 | -58,557 |
| France | 0 | 53,963 | +53,963 |
| Austria | 0 | 28,860 | +28,860 |
| Philippines | 0 | 28,200 | +28,200 |
| Czechia | 26,791 | 0 | -26,791 |
| Netherlands | 0 | 21,265 | +21,265 |
| Poland | 10,500 | 0 | -10,500 |
| Germany | 9,381 | 0 | -9,381 |
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) | 1,217,557 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 91,797 |
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) | 881,644 | 335,913 | -545,731 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 60,057 | 31,740 | -28,317 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 889,011 |
| Holyhead | 235,575 |
| London Gateway Port | 63,597 |
| Dover | 52,338 |
| Southampton | 28,200 |
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 | 858,526 | 30,485 | -828,041 |
| Holyhead | 3,750 | 231,825 | +228,075 |
| London Gateway Port | 60,057 | 3,540 | -56,517 |
| Dover | 0 | 52,338 | +52,338 |
| Southampton | 0 | 28,200 | +28,200 |
| Hull | 0 | 21,265 | +21,265 |
| Harwich | 15,982 | 0 | -15,982 |
| Liverpool Docks | 3,386 | 0 | -3,386 |
Quick facts
HS code: 845951
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Computer-controlled machines for creating threads in metal