Import/export HS code 845970: Various threading or tapping machines
Machines for creating threads in metal, not computer-controlled
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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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Belgium | 1,635,151 |
| Netherlands | 1,450,358 |
| Italy | 316,418 |
| Spain | 285,279 |
| Germany | 270,234 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Belgium | 634,948 | 1,000,203 | +365,255 |
| Netherlands | 1,353,045 | 97,313 | -1,255,732 |
| Italy | 180,734 | 135,684 | -45,050 |
| Spain | 100,243 | 185,036 | +84,793 |
| Germany | 154,914 | 115,320 | -39,594 |
| France | 161,543 | 90,472 | -71,071 |
| China | 97,171 | 108,895 | +11,724 |
| Ireland | 191,554 | 518 | -191,036 |
| Greece | 31,265 | 37,348 | +6,083 |
| Japan | 22,310 | 21,917 | -393 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| United States | 1,753,509 |
| Germany | 1,332,025 |
| Netherlands | 337,674 |
| Italy | 325,790 |
| United Kingdom | 307,382 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | 747,694 | 1,005,815 | +258,121 |
| Germany | 1,223,319 | 108,706 | -1,114,613 |
| Netherlands | 251,010 | 86,664 | -164,346 |
| Italy | 190,106 | 135,684 | -54,422 |
| United Kingdom | 236,739 | 70,643 | -166,096 |
| Spain | 100,243 | 185,036 | +84,793 |
| China | 99,182 | 128,134 | +28,952 |
| Thailand | 60,540 | 58,751 | -1,789 |
| Norway | 44,006 | 0 | -44,006 |
| Japan | 22,310 | 13,503 | -8,807 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Greater Manchester | 5 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 5 |
| West Midlands | 5 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 4 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 3 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Greater Manchester | 4 | 2 | -2 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 3 | 2 | -1 |
| West Midlands | 3 | 3 | +0 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 4 | 2 | -2 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Inner London - West | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| North Eastern Scotland | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear | 2 | 3 | +1 |
| West Yorkshire | 2 | 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 4,120,811 |
| Air transport | 577,441 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 201,599 |
| Other | 11,968 |
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) | 2,551,907 | 1,568,904 | -983,003 |
| Air transport | 382,841 | 194,600 | -188,241 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 103,879 | 97,720 | -6,159 |
| Other | 11,450 | 518 | -10,932 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Harwich | 2,597,213 |
| Dover | 658,724 |
| East Midlands Airport | 361,706 |
| Immingham Docks | 337,179 |
| Eurotunnel | 235,791 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Harwich | 1,689,556 | 907,657 | -781,899 |
| Dover | 263,918 | 394,806 | +130,888 |
| East Midlands Airport | 250,585 | 111,121 | -139,464 |
| Immingham Docks | 311,125 | 26,054 | -285,071 |
| Eurotunnel | 61,196 | 174,595 | +113,399 |
| Liverpool Docks | 164,500 | 0 | -164,500 |
| Felixstowe | 58,647 | 24,196 | -34,451 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 78,685 | 0 | -78,685 |
| London | 55,682 | 21,706 | -33,976 |
| Birmingham Airport | 19,788 | 50,404 | +30,616 |
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
|
15 |
|
Manufacture of machinery and equipment n.e.c.
|
11 |
|
Manufacture of fabricated metal products, except machinery and equipment
|
8 |
|
Other manufacturing
|
8 |
|
Architectural and engineering activities; technical testing and analysis
|
5 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-05 | 5 |
| 2026-04 | 2 |
| 2026-03 | 10 |
| 2026-02 | 4 |
| 2026-01 | 5 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| EMERSON ELECTRIC U.K. LIMITED | 50 |
| ROTHENBERGER (U.K.) LIMITED | 46 |
| REMS (U.K.) LIMITED | 38 |
| MATRIX TOOLING SERVICES LIMITED | 30 |
| VARGUS TOOLING UK LIMITED | 29 |
| EXCEL MACHINE TOOLS LIMITED | 18 |
| LEVIAT LIMITED | 17 |
| COTSWOLD MACHINERY SALES LIMITED | 16 |
| MILLS CNC LIMITED | 12 |
| GENPOWER DIRECT LIMITED | 12 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 23 |
| 54m+ | 19 |
| 15m-54m | 8 |
| 0-1m | 7 |
| Other | 2 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| China | 622,212 |
| Australia | 403,042 |
| Netherlands | 289,507 |
| Trinidad and Tobago | 220,174 |
| Ireland | 212,833 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| China | 201,721 | 420,491 | +218,770 |
| Australia | 192,009 | 211,033 | +19,024 |
| Netherlands | 189,110 | 100,397 | -88,713 |
| Trinidad and Tobago | 0 | 220,174 | +220,174 |
| Ireland | 170,596 | 42,237 | -128,359 |
| Malaysia | 96,740 | 6,017 | -90,723 |
| Belgium | 3,578 | 80,693 | +77,115 |
| United States | 52,551 | 20,945 | -31,606 |
| Germany | 45,860 | 26,808 | -19,052 |
| Norway | 38,626 | 33,629 | -4,997 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Thailand | 3,536 |
| China | 1,957 |
| United States | 887 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thailand | 0 | 3,536 | +3,536 |
| China | 1,723 | 234 | -1,489 |
| United States | 0 | 887 | +887 |
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) | 1,212,073 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 909,275 |
| Air transport | 567,281 |
| Other | 7,476 |
| Road transport | 2,065 |
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) | 533,653 | 678,420 | +144,767 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 596,304 | 312,971 | -283,333 |
| Air transport | 205,320 | 361,961 | +156,641 |
| Other | 1,723 | 5,753 | +4,030 |
| Road transport | 2,065 | 0 | -2,065 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 429,072 |
| London Gateway Port | 338,794 |
| Southampton | 316,537 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 284,004 |
| Felixstowe | 238,747 |
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 | 270,678 | 158,394 | -112,284 |
| London Gateway Port | 245,842 | 92,952 | -152,890 |
| Southampton | 230,963 | 85,574 | -145,389 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 13,710 | 270,294 | +256,584 |
| Felixstowe | 0 | 238,747 | +238,747 |
| Hull | 1,394 | 220,966 | +219,572 |
| Liverpool Docks | 167,698 | 9,893 | -157,805 |
| East Midlands Airport | 56,332 | 64,417 | +8,085 |
| Immingham Docks | 86,709 | 12,324 | -74,385 |
| Aberdeen Airport | 94,582 | 1,212 | -93,370 |
Quick facts
HS code: 845970
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Machines for creating threads in metal, not computer-controlled