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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Italy | 1,262,226 |
| Germany | 1,185,217 |
| France | 1,132,457 |
| China | 1,099,636 |
| Austria | 960,935 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Italy | 689,740 | 572,486 | -117,254 |
| Germany | 903,347 | 281,870 | -621,477 |
| France | 463,981 | 668,476 | +204,495 |
| China | 577,098 | 522,538 | -54,560 |
| Austria | 0 | 960,935 | +960,935 |
| Norway | 256,634 | 176,910 | -79,724 |
| Netherlands | 92,608 | 273,833 | +181,225 |
| Spain | 205,909 | 147,278 | -58,631 |
| United States | 145,886 | 94,930 | -50,956 |
| Ireland | 79,993 | 40,751 | -39,242 |
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 | 1,417,506 |
| Germany | 1,258,191 |
| Italy | 1,136,529 |
| Austria | 992,765 |
| United States | 814,544 |
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 | 597,495 | 820,011 | +222,516 |
| Germany | 883,993 | 374,198 | -509,795 |
| Italy | 601,511 | 535,018 | -66,493 |
| Austria | 96,185 | 896,580 | +800,395 |
| United States | 481,046 | 333,498 | -147,548 |
| France | 325,446 | 279,140 | -46,306 |
| Spain | 221,204 | 215,718 | -5,486 |
| Netherlands | 55,274 | 109,825 | +54,551 |
| India | 48,501 | 60,826 | +12,325 |
| Taiwan | 49,552 | 46,504 | -3,048 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| West Midlands | 8 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 6 |
| Greater Manchester | 6 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 6 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 5 |
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 | 6 | 5 | -1 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 1 | 6 | +5 |
| Greater Manchester | 5 | 2 | -3 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 3 | 3 | +0 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 3 | 5 | +2 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 5 | 2 | -3 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 4 | 3 | -1 |
| Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear | 3 | 4 | +1 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Inner London - East | 1 | 3 | +2 |
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) | 4,091,966 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,900,000 |
| Air transport | 1,337,260 |
| Other | 276,085 |
| 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) | 1,865,085 | 2,226,881 | +361,796 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 949,227 | 950,773 | +1,546 |
| Air transport | 677,885 | 659,375 | -18,510 |
| Other | 145,990 | 130,095 | -15,895 |
| 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover | 2,077,033 |
| Felixstowe | 1,124,190 |
| Eurotunnel | 899,407 |
| Immingham Docks | 417,505 |
| Aberdeen Docks | 389,762 |
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 | 532,383 | 1,544,650 | +1,012,267 |
| Felixstowe | 604,476 | 519,714 | -84,762 |
| Eurotunnel | 527,900 | 371,507 | -156,393 |
| Immingham Docks | 277,969 | 139,536 | -138,433 |
| Aberdeen Docks | 212,852 | 176,910 | -35,942 |
| Birmingham Airport | 152,376 | 166,661 | +14,285 |
| London | 157,692 | 135,957 | -21,735 |
| 000 | 145,990 | 130,095 | -15,895 |
| Leeds Bradford Airport | 81,695 | 147,735 | +66,040 |
| Manchester Airport | 126,639 | 99,701 | -26,938 |
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
|
30 |
|
Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles
|
8 |
|
Office administrative, office support and other business support activities
|
6 |
|
Repair and installation of machinery and equipment
|
6 |
|
Activities of head offices; management consultancy activities
|
5 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-05 | 11 |
| 2026-04 | 13 |
| 2026-03 | 11 |
| 2026-02 | 12 |
| 2026-01 | 13 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| WARREN MACHINE TOOLS (GUILDFORD) LIMITED | 104 |
| CHESTER (UK) LIMITED | 76 |
| AXMINSTER TOOL CENTRE LTD | 56 |
| ADVANCED DIAGNOSTICS LIMITED | 52 |
| S K S LIMITED | 51 |
| LOCKDECODERS LTD | 48 |
| H. DAVENPORT & SONS LIMITED | 47 |
| SFE GROUP UK LIMITED | 46 |
| ELUMATEC UNITED KINGDOM LIMITED | 40 |
| SISTOTEC LIMITED | 31 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 37 |
| 54m+ | 22 |
| 0-1m | 17 |
| 15m-54m | 7 |
| Other | 5 |
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 | 4,710,609 |
| Viet Nam | 680,419 |
| United Arab Emirates | 671,435 |
| United States | 586,237 |
| Germany | 377,872 |
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 | 4,609,754 | 100,855 | -4,508,899 |
| Viet Nam | 658,420 | 21,999 | -636,421 |
| United Arab Emirates | 406,131 | 265,304 | -140,827 |
| United States | 377,021 | 209,216 | -167,805 |
| Germany | 296,861 | 81,011 | -215,850 |
| Netherlands | 136,084 | 185,052 | +48,968 |
| Ireland | 154,745 | 154,312 | -433 |
| Guyana | 0 | 239,768 | +239,768 |
| Pakistan | 95,610 | 130,700 | +35,090 |
| Spain | 91,810 | 76,806 | -15,004 |
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 | 2,208 |
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 | 1,577 | 631 | -946 |
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) | 7,708,168 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 1,092,869 |
| Air transport | 725,136 |
| Other | 2,208 |
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) | 6,615,146 | 1,093,022 | -5,522,124 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 633,499 | 459,370 | -174,129 |
| Air transport | 270,611 | 454,525 | +183,914 |
| Other | 1,577 | 631 | -946 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| London Gateway Port | 5,223,597 |
| Felixstowe | 816,961 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 659,315 |
| Liverpool Docks | 515,024 |
| Hull | 508,605 |
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 | 4,781,788 | 441,809 | -4,339,979 |
| Felixstowe | 808,415 | 8,546 | -799,869 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 336,037 | 323,278 | -12,759 |
| Liverpool Docks | 372,875 | 142,149 | -230,726 |
| Hull | 259,837 | 248,768 | -11,069 |
| Southampton | 360,176 | 107,603 | -252,573 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 131,031 | 175,807 | +44,776 |
| Holyhead | 110,547 | 103,117 | -7,430 |
| ZLC | 101,433 | 67,208 | -34,225 |
| Immingham Docks | 63,493 | 78,126 | +14,633 |
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