Import/export HS code 845969: Various milling machines
Non-computer-controlled milling machines for 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Germany | 1,346,180 |
| Italy | 1,297,946 |
| China | 1,009,282 |
| France | 916,725 |
| United States | 470,161 |
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 | 954,462 | 391,718 | -562,744 |
| Italy | 863,481 | 434,465 | -429,016 |
| China | 587,944 | 421,338 | -166,606 |
| France | 600,316 | 316,409 | -283,907 |
| United States | 410,245 | 59,916 | -350,329 |
| Spain | 200,616 | 160,137 | -40,479 |
| Netherlands | 140,672 | 153,452 | +12,780 |
| Norway | 256,634 | 13,394 | -243,240 |
| Taiwan | 194,510 | 0 | -194,510 |
| Ireland | 72,401 | 37,351 | -35,050 |
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 | 1,495,153 |
| Italy | 1,223,565 |
| China | 1,183,589 |
| United States | 839,252 |
| France | 596,154 |
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 | 992,766 | 502,387 | -490,379 |
| Italy | 790,243 | 433,322 | -356,921 |
| China | 748,938 | 434,651 | -314,287 |
| United States | 687,216 | 152,036 | -535,180 |
| France | 430,697 | 165,457 | -265,240 |
| Spain | 221,680 | 222,808 | +1,128 |
| Netherlands | 98,196 | 74,043 | -24,153 |
| Austria | 96,185 | 1,247 | -94,938 |
| India | 43,505 | 38,670 | -4,835 |
| Taiwan | 60,058 | 10,545 | -49,513 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| West Midlands | 7 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 6 |
| Greater Manchester | 6 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 6 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 6 |
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 | 5 | 5 | +0 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 2 | 6 | +4 |
| Greater Manchester | 5 | 3 | -2 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 6 | 2 | -4 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 4 | 2 | -2 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 5 | 3 | -2 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 3 | 4 | +1 |
| Inner London - West | 3 | 1 | -2 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 3 | 1 | -2 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 3 | 2 | -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) | 3,298,049 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,920,519 |
| Air transport | 1,214,205 |
| Other | 248,922 |
| Rail transport | 10,124 |
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) | 2,301,440 | 996,609 | -1,304,831 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,281,208 | 639,311 | -641,897 |
| Air transport | 751,120 | 463,085 | -288,035 |
| Other | 151,595 | 97,327 | -54,268 |
| Rail transport | 0 | 10,124 | +10,124 |
| Road transport | 3,274 | 0 | -3,274 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Felixstowe | 1,178,759 |
| Eurotunnel | 1,028,039 |
| Dover | 959,097 |
| Immingham Docks | 580,295 |
| London | 442,992 |
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 | 766,657 | 412,102 | -354,555 |
| Eurotunnel | 658,746 | 369,293 | -289,453 |
| Dover | 585,388 | 373,709 | -211,679 |
| Immingham Docks | 412,474 | 167,821 | -244,653 |
| London | 327,959 | 115,033 | -212,926 |
| Manchester Airport | 245,426 | 71,088 | -174,338 |
| Birmingham Airport | 90,889 | 174,597 | +83,708 |
| 000 | 151,595 | 97,327 | -54,268 |
| Thamesport | 161,929 | 76,131 | -85,798 |
| Aberdeen Docks | 212,852 | 13,394 | -199,458 |
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 | 28 |
| Manufacture of fabricated metal products, except machinery and equipment | 8 |
| Office administrative, office support and other business support activities | 7 |
| Repair and installation of machinery and equipment | 7 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 6 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 13 |
| 2025-11 | 20 |
| 2025-10 | 17 |
| 2025-09 | 13 |
| 2025-08 | 14 |
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 | 33 |
| 54m+ | 25 |
| 0-1m | 13 |
| 15m-54m | 9 |
| Other | 7 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| India | 7,055,437 |
| Viet Nam | 677,064 |
| United Arab Emirates | 641,225 |
| United States | 554,823 |
| Germany | 311,861 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| India | 6,105,557 | 949,880 | -5,155,677 |
| Viet Nam | 658,420 | 18,644 | -639,776 |
| United Arab Emirates | 388,113 | 253,112 | -135,001 |
| United States | 357,310 | 197,513 | -159,797 |
| Germany | 280,881 | 30,980 | -249,901 |
| Netherlands | 132,084 | 105,000 | -27,084 |
| Ireland | 146,599 | 86,717 | -59,882 |
| Guyana | 0 | 211,768 | +211,768 |
| Spain | 99,580 | 88,319 | -11,261 |
| Pakistan | 85,610 | 101,900 | +16,290 |
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 | 4,921 |
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 | 4,290 | 631 | -3,659 |
Export volume by transport
What this shows: Export value by transport mode used to ship goods from the UK.
Top 5 values
| Transport | £ |
|---|---|
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 9,850,572 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 921,671 |
| Air transport | 527,870 |
| Other | 4,921 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 8,040,606 | 1,809,966 | -6,230,640 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 597,413 | 324,258 | -273,155 |
| Air transport | 230,418 | 297,452 | +67,034 |
| Other | 4,290 | 631 | -3,659 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| London Gateway Port | 7,439,904 |
| Felixstowe | 858,444 |
| Liverpool Docks | 514,925 |
| Hull | 505,948 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 497,184 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| London Gateway Port | 6,171,542 | 1,268,362 | -4,903,180 |
| Felixstowe | 856,943 | 1,501 | -855,442 |
| Liverpool Docks | 376,375 | 138,550 | -237,825 |
| Hull | 285,180 | 220,768 | -64,412 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 315,621 | 181,563 | -134,058 |
| Southampton | 330,596 | 108,393 | -222,203 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 115,042 | 70,852 | -44,190 |
| Holyhead | 104,818 | 39,835 | -64,983 |
| ZLC | 88,809 | 55,189 | -33,620 |
| London | 844 | 92,000 | +91,156 |
Related HS codes
What this shows: Sibling or child HS codes in the same classification branch.
Quick facts
HS code: 845969
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Non-computer-controlled milling machines for metalworking