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 | 1,595,159 |
| Netherlands | 1,451,629 |
| Italy | 316,418 |
| Germany | 259,169 |
| France | 253,869 |
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 | 626,317 | 968,842 | +342,525 |
| Netherlands | 1,339,316 | 112,313 | -1,227,003 |
| Italy | 180,734 | 135,684 | -45,050 |
| Germany | 146,278 | 112,891 | -33,387 |
| France | 159,304 | 94,565 | -64,739 |
| Spain | 100,243 | 150,176 | +49,933 |
| Ireland | 191,554 | 0 | -191,554 |
| China | 98,893 | 89,513 | -9,380 |
| Greece | 31,265 | 37,348 | +6,083 |
| Japan | 16,220 | 28,007 | +11,787 |
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 | 1,714,843 |
| Germany | 1,330,391 |
| 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 | 740,389 | 974,454 | +234,065 |
| Germany | 1,209,102 | 121,289 | -1,087,813 |
| Netherlands | 236,010 | 101,664 | -134,346 |
| Italy | 190,106 | 135,684 | -54,422 |
| United Kingdom | 236,739 | 70,643 | -166,096 |
| Spain | 100,243 | 150,176 | +49,933 |
| China | 103,057 | 106,630 | +3,573 |
| Thailand | 63,882 | 52,414 | -11,468 |
| Norway | 44,006 | 0 | -44,006 |
| Japan | 16,220 | 19,593 | +3,373 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Greater Manchester | 6 |
| 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 | 5 | 2 | -3 |
| 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) | 4,046,338 |
| Air transport | 568,275 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 200,748 |
| 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) | 2,526,037 | 1,520,301 | -1,005,736 |
| Air transport | 391,889 | 176,386 | -215,503 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 99,060 | 101,688 | +2,628 |
| 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 | 2,557,221 |
| Dover | 636,734 |
| East Midlands Airport | 359,842 |
| Immingham Docks | 338,450 |
| Eurotunnel | 222,484 |
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 | 1,665,925 | 891,296 | -774,629 |
| Dover | 267,260 | 369,474 | +102,214 |
| East Midlands Airport | 258,307 | 101,535 | -156,772 |
| Immingham Docks | 312,396 | 26,054 | -286,342 |
| Eurotunnel | 61,196 | 161,288 | +100,092 |
| Liverpool Docks | 164,500 | 0 | -164,500 |
| Felixstowe | 58,647 | 22,890 | -35,757 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 78,685 | 0 | -78,685 |
| London | 49,592 | 27,796 | -21,796 |
| 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 | 17 |
| 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 |
|---|---|
| 2026-04 | 2 |
| 2026-03 | 10 |
| 2026-02 | 4 |
| 2026-01 | 5 |
| 2025-12 | 4 |
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 | 49 |
| ROTHENBERGER (U.K.) LIMITED | 45 |
| REMS (U.K.) LIMITED | 37 |
| MATRIX TOOLING SERVICES LIMITED | 30 |
| VARGUS TOOLING UK LIMITED | 29 |
| EXCEL MACHINE TOOLS LIMITED | 17 |
| LEVIAT LIMITED | 17 |
| 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 | 23 |
| 54m+ | 20 |
| 15m-54m | 8 |
| 0-1m | 7 |
| 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 | 622,212 |
| Australia | 403,042 |
| Netherlands | 303,007 |
| Trinidad and Tobago | 220,174 |
| Ireland | 203,700 |
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 | 187,118 | 215,924 | +28,806 |
| Netherlands | 184,610 | 118,397 | -66,213 |
| Trinidad and Tobago | 0 | 220,174 | +220,174 |
| Ireland | 168,578 | 35,122 | -133,456 |
| Spain | 161,513 | 1,175 | -160,338 |
| Malaysia | 96,740 | 6,017 | -90,723 |
| Belgium | 3,578 | 80,693 | +77,115 |
| Norway | 40,389 | 33,629 | -6,760 |
| United States | 45,689 | 27,807 | -17,882 |
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 | 461 |
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 | 461 | +461 |
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) | 1,193,237 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 1,027,116 |
| Air transport | 571,479 |
| Other | 7,050 |
| 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) | 527,572 | 665,665 | +138,093 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 713,210 | 313,906 | -399,304 |
| Air transport | 208,679 | 362,800 | +154,121 |
| Other | 1,723 | 5,327 | +3,604 |
| 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 | 435,103 |
| London Gateway Port | 319,958 |
| Southampton | 316,537 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 286,979 |
| 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 | 270,577 | 164,526 | -106,051 |
| London Gateway Port | 240,951 | 79,007 | -161,944 |
| Southampton | 230,963 | 85,574 | -145,389 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 18,191 | 268,788 | +250,597 |
| Felixstowe | 0 | 238,747 | +238,747 |
| Hull | 3,394 | 220,966 | +217,572 |
| Portsmouth | 181,972 | 1,175 | -180,797 |
| Liverpool Docks | 169,263 | 9,893 | -159,370 |
| East Midlands Airport | 60,309 | 64,417 | +4,108 |
| Immingham Docks | 86,709 | 12,324 | -74,385 |
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