Import/export HS code 845970: Various threading or tapping machines
Machines for creating threads in metal, not computer-controlled
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Netherlands | 1,512,720 |
| Belgium | 1,375,236 |
| France | 226,527 |
| Germany | 217,163 |
| Spain | 213,902 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Netherlands | 328,837 | 1,183,883 | +855,046 |
| Belgium | 540,698 | 834,538 | +293,840 |
| France | 165,864 | 60,663 | -105,201 |
| Germany | 131,706 | 85,457 | -46,249 |
| Spain | 107,219 | 106,683 | -536 |
| Italy | 157,709 | 35,920 | -121,789 |
| Ireland | 188,065 | 3,489 | -184,576 |
| China | 121,064 | 49,410 | -71,654 |
| Greece | 31,265 | 37,348 | +6,083 |
| Japan | 7,892 | 36,335 | +28,443 |
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 | 1,496,015 |
| Germany | 1,297,139 |
| Netherlands | 383,765 |
| United Kingdom | 300,516 |
| Spain | 213,902 |
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 | 646,777 | 849,238 | +202,461 |
| Germany | 127,280 | 1,169,859 | +1,042,579 |
| Netherlands | 303,058 | 80,707 | -222,351 |
| United Kingdom | 236,739 | 63,777 | -172,962 |
| Spain | 107,219 | 106,683 | -536 |
| Italy | 167,081 | 35,920 | -131,161 |
| China | 125,228 | 62,963 | -62,265 |
| Thailand | 63,231 | 40,535 | -22,696 |
| Norway | 44,006 | 0 | -44,006 |
| Taiwan | 22,398 | 14,715 | -7,683 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 7 |
| Greater Manchester | 5 |
| Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear | 5 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 4 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 4 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 6 | 1 | -5 |
| Greater Manchester | 5 | 1 | -4 |
| Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear | 4 | 3 | -1 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 3 | 1 | -2 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 3 | 2 | -1 |
| West Midlands | 3 | 2 | -1 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Essex | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| North Eastern Scotland | 1 | 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) | 3,644,731 |
| Air transport | 580,610 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 221,977 |
| Other | 11,450 |
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) | 1,365,280 | 2,279,451 | +914,171 |
| Air transport | 424,901 | 155,709 | -269,192 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 159,189 | 62,788 | -96,401 |
| Other | 11,450 | 0 | -11,450 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Harwich | 2,403,528 |
| Dover | 472,344 |
| East Midlands Airport | 374,778 |
| Immingham Docks | 337,518 |
| Liverpool Docks | 164,500 |
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 | 785,619 | 1,617,909 | +832,290 |
| Dover | 286,391 | 185,953 | -100,438 |
| East Midlands Airport | 274,929 | 99,849 | -175,080 |
| Immingham Docks | 26,067 | 311,451 | +285,384 |
| Liverpool Docks | 164,500 | 0 | -164,500 |
| Eurotunnel | 49,772 | 101,994 | +52,222 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 101,320 | 0 | -101,320 |
| Thamesport | 77,343 | 4,079 | -73,264 |
| Felixstowe | 58,647 | 20,265 | -38,382 |
| London | 47,276 | 30,112 | -17,164 |
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 | 18 |
| Manufacture of fabricated metal products, except machinery and equipment | 9 |
| Manufacture of machinery and equipment n.e.c. | 9 |
| 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 |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 5 |
| 2025-11 | 5 |
| 2025-10 | 4 |
| 2025-09 | 4 |
| 2025-08 | 6 |
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 | 45 |
| ROTHENBERGER (U.K.) LIMITED | 41 |
| REMS (U.K.) LIMITED | 34 |
| MATRIX TOOLING SERVICES LIMITED | 29 |
| VARGUS TOOLING UK LIMITED | 29 |
| LEVIAT LIMITED | 17 |
| EXCEL MACHINE TOOLS LIMITED | 16 |
| COTSWOLD MACHINERY SALES LIMITED | 15 |
| 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 | 26 |
| 54m+ | 22 |
| 0-1m | 8 |
| 15m-54m | 8 |
| Other | 3 |
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 | 409,528 |
| Australia | 291,478 |
| Netherlands | 287,347 |
| Trinidad and Tobago | 220,174 |
| Ireland | 204,704 |
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 | 207,807 | +6,086 |
| Australia | 4,544 | 286,934 | +282,390 |
| Netherlands | 146,538 | 140,809 | -5,729 |
| Trinidad and Tobago | 0 | 220,174 | +220,174 |
| Ireland | 172,359 | 32,345 | -140,014 |
| Spain | 152,513 | 9,000 | -143,513 |
| Malaysia | 97,090 | 4,754 | -92,336 |
| Belgium | 3,578 | 74,964 | +71,386 |
| France | 67,181 | 7,361 | -59,820 |
| United States | 26,084 | 40,084 | +14,000 |
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 | 2,456 |
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 | 2,062 | 394 | -1,668 |
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) | 1,066,527 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 1,002,321 |
| Air transport | 292,861 |
| Other | 7,088 |
| 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) | 344,529 | 721,998 | +377,469 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 672,724 | 329,597 | -343,127 |
| Air transport | 209,026 | 83,835 | -125,191 |
| Other | 2,062 | 5,026 | +2,964 |
| 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 | 419,914 |
| Southampton | 316,537 |
| London Gateway Port | 264,268 |
| Hull | 224,360 |
| Felixstowe | 207,807 |
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 | 268,458 | 151,456 | -117,002 |
| Southampton | 230,963 | 85,574 | -145,389 |
| London Gateway Port | 57,908 | 206,360 | +148,452 |
| Hull | 3,394 | 220,966 | +217,572 |
| Felixstowe | 0 | 207,807 | +207,807 |
| Portsmouth | 181,972 | 0 | -181,972 |
| Liverpool Docks | 169,263 | 8,431 | -160,832 |
| Aberdeen Airport | 92,896 | 2,898 | -89,998 |
| East Midlands Airport | 68,343 | 25,802 | -42,541 |
| Immingham Docks | 44,900 | 48,736 | +3,836 |
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