Import/export HS code 84596990: Various milling machines
Non-computer-controlled milling machines for various metal tasks
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 | 1,218,278 |
| France | 1,210,225 |
| China | 1,128,112 |
| Germany | 1,067,477 |
| Norway | 433,544 |
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 | 703,336 | 514,942 | -188,394 |
| France | 536,364 | 673,861 | +137,497 |
| China | 585,320 | 542,792 | -42,528 |
| Germany | 700,208 | 367,269 | -332,939 |
| Norway | 256,634 | 176,910 | -79,724 |
| Spain | 196,351 | 168,382 | -27,969 |
| Netherlands | 97,017 | 216,451 | +119,434 |
| Ireland | 69,148 | 31,126 | -38,022 |
| United States | 39,893 | 17,462 | -22,431 |
| South Korea | 23,844 | 25,756 | +1,912 |
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 | 1,426,866 |
| Germany | 1,223,354 |
| Italy | 1,154,692 |
| France | 647,919 |
| United States | 642,859 |
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 | 599,267 | 827,599 | +228,332 |
| Germany | 749,829 | 473,525 | -276,304 |
| Italy | 666,470 | 488,222 | -178,248 |
| France | 390,808 | 257,111 | -133,697 |
| United States | 314,216 | 328,643 | +14,427 |
| Spain | 190,698 | 233,707 | +43,009 |
| Netherlands | 68,840 | 58,512 | -10,328 |
| India | 46,117 | 52,966 | +6,849 |
| Austria | 96,185 | 1,247 | -94,938 |
| Taiwan | 49,552 | 10,545 | -39,007 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Outer London - West and North West | 7 |
| West Midlands | 7 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 6 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 5 |
| Greater Manchester | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Outer London - West and North West | 4 | 3 | -1 |
| West Midlands | 5 | 4 | -1 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 2 | 6 | +4 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 3 | 5 | +2 |
| Greater Manchester | 5 | 1 | -4 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 5 | 3 | -2 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 5 | 2 | -3 |
| Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear | 3 | 4 | +1 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 3 | 1 | -2 |
| 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) | 3,274,517 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,796,988 |
| Air transport | 1,082,084 |
| Other | 161,596 |
| 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) | 1,915,492 | 1,359,025 | -556,467 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 954,850 | 842,138 | -112,712 |
| Air transport | 459,144 | 622,940 | +163,796 |
| Other | 91,550 | 70,046 | -21,504 |
| 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 | 1,148,453 |
| Dover | 1,112,010 |
| Eurotunnel | 951,553 |
| Immingham Docks | 480,089 |
| 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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Felixstowe | 612,698 | 535,755 | -76,943 |
| Dover | 470,745 | 641,265 | +170,520 |
| Eurotunnel | 553,050 | 398,503 | -154,547 |
| Immingham Docks | 310,650 | 169,439 | -141,211 |
| Aberdeen Docks | 212,852 | 176,910 | -35,942 |
| Birmingham Airport | 100,030 | 205,021 | +104,991 |
| London | 179,839 | 101,705 | -78,134 |
| Leeds Bradford Airport | 90,041 | 142,339 | +52,298 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 164,525 | 15,664 | -148,861 |
| 000 | 91,550 | 70,046 | -21,504 |
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 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 8 |
| Manufacture of fabricated metal products, except machinery and equipment | 7 |
| Repair and installation of machinery and equipment | 7 |
| Office administrative, office support and other business support activities | 6 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-04 | 10 |
| 2026-03 | 11 |
| 2026-02 | 12 |
| 2026-01 | 13 |
| 2025-12 | 16 |
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 | 103 |
| CHESTER (UK) LIMITED | 76 |
| ADVANCED DIAGNOSTICS LIMITED | 51 |
| S K S LIMITED | 50 |
| AXMINSTER TOOL CENTRE LTD | 50 |
| LOCKDECODERS LTD | 48 |
| H. DAVENPORT & SONS LIMITED | 47 |
| SFE GROUP UK LIMITED | 42 |
| ELUMATEC UNITED KINGDOM LIMITED | 39 |
| 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 | 31 |
| 54m+ | 24 |
| 0-1m | 18 |
| 15m-54m | 8 |
| 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 | 5,395,149 |
| Viet Nam | 658,420 |
| United Arab Emirates | 639,100 |
| United States | 437,464 |
| Ireland | 291,154 |
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 | 5,240,594 | 154,555 | -5,086,039 |
| Viet Nam | 658,420 | 0 | -658,420 |
| United Arab Emirates | 362,996 | 276,104 | -86,892 |
| United States | 357,310 | 80,154 | -277,156 |
| Ireland | 140,575 | 150,579 | +10,004 |
| Germany | 250,000 | 13,865 | -236,135 |
| Guyana | 0 | 239,768 | +239,768 |
| Pakistan | 85,610 | 140,700 | +55,090 |
| Netherlands | 114,409 | 92,000 | -22,409 |
| Poland | 113,744 | 3,300 | -110,444 |
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) | 7,964,476 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 744,759 |
| Air transport | 602,792 |
| 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) | 7,052,747 | 911,729 | -6,141,018 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 510,613 | 234,146 | -276,467 |
| Air transport | 196,606 | 406,186 | +209,580 |
| 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 | 5,853,406 |
| Felixstowe | 767,826 |
| Hull | 500,861 |
| Liverpool Docks | 376,558 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 374,054 |
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 | 5,400,290 | 453,116 | -4,947,174 |
| Felixstowe | 759,280 | 8,546 | -750,734 |
| Hull | 261,093 | 239,768 | -21,325 |
| Liverpool Docks | 363,008 | 13,550 | -349,458 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 255,669 | 118,385 | -137,284 |
| Southampton | 237,252 | 115,357 | -121,895 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 80,130 | 151,964 | +71,834 |
| Holyhead | 108,661 | 96,068 | -12,593 |
| ZLC | 93,684 | 64,179 | -29,505 |
| East Midlands Airport | 8,886 | 87,446 | +78,560 |
Quick facts
HS code: 84596990
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Non-computer-controlled milling machines for various metal tasks