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 | 1,603,814 |
| Netherlands | 1,375,358 |
| Italy | 303,129 |
| Germany | 270,234 |
| Spain | 256,014 |
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 | 755,581 | 848,233 | +92,652 |
| Netherlands | 1,309,931 | 65,427 | -1,244,504 |
| Italy | 167,445 | 135,684 | -31,761 |
| Germany | 161,224 | 109,010 | -52,214 |
| Spain | 73,659 | 182,355 | +108,696 |
| France | 175,062 | 73,626 | -101,436 |
| China | 92,441 | 107,322 | +14,881 |
| Ireland | 191,554 | 518 | -191,036 |
| Greece | 31,265 | 37,348 | +6,083 |
| Japan | 23,582 | 20,645 | -2,937 |
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 | 1,722,172 |
| Germany | 1,332,025 |
| Italy | 312,501 |
| United Kingdom | 307,382 |
| Netherlands | 262,674 |
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 | 868,327 | 853,845 | -14,482 |
| Germany | 1,227,523 | 104,502 | -1,123,021 |
| Italy | 176,817 | 135,684 | -41,133 |
| United Kingdom | 239,647 | 67,735 | -171,912 |
| Netherlands | 204,988 | 57,686 | -147,302 |
| Spain | 73,659 | 182,355 | +108,696 |
| China | 107,094 | 113,919 | +6,825 |
| Thailand | 63,523 | 52,441 | -11,082 |
| Japan | 23,582 | 12,231 | -11,351 |
| Romania | 0 | 28,808 | +28,808 |
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 | 2 | +0 |
| West Yorkshire | 3 | 0 | -3 |
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) | 3,985,826 |
| Air transport | 509,546 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 196,201 |
| 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) | 2,622,619 | 1,363,207 | -1,259,412 |
| Air transport | 319,200 | 190,346 | -128,854 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 101,068 | 95,133 | -5,935 |
| 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 | 2,490,876 |
| Dover | 630,076 |
| East Midlands Airport | 341,761 |
| 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 | 1,762,852 | 728,024 | -1,034,828 |
| Dover | 243,065 | 387,011 | +143,946 |
| East Midlands Airport | 232,213 | 109,548 | -122,665 |
| Immingham Docks | 314,033 | 23,146 | -290,887 |
| Eurotunnel | 73,838 | 161,953 | +88,115 |
| Liverpool Docks | 164,500 | 0 | -164,500 |
| Felixstowe | 58,647 | 24,196 | -34,451 |
| London | 59,673 | 17,715 | -41,958 |
| Birmingham Airport | 22,469 | 47,723 | +25,254 |
| Southampton | 0 | 49,309 | +49,309 |
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
|
4 |
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 | 22 |
| 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 | 285,007 |
| Trinidad and Tobago | 220,174 |
| Ireland | 199,782 |
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 | 409,528 | 212,684 | -196,844 |
| Australia | 196,902 | 206,140 | +9,238 |
| Netherlands | 184,610 | 100,397 | -84,213 |
| Trinidad and Tobago | 0 | 220,174 | +220,174 |
| Ireland | 157,688 | 42,094 | -115,594 |
| Malaysia | 95,837 | 6,017 | -89,820 |
| Belgium | 2,305 | 80,693 | +78,388 |
| United States | 57,077 | 16,419 | -40,658 |
| Norway | 40,255 | 32,000 | -8,255 |
| Germany | 41,860 | 26,808 | -15,052 |
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 | 1,866 | 91 | -1,775 |
| 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) | 1,189,284 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 856,289 |
| Air transport | 559,164 |
| 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) | 723,564 | 465,720 | -257,844 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 544,947 | 311,342 | -233,605 |
| Air transport | 204,721 | 354,443 | +149,722 |
| Other | 1,866 | 5,610 | +3,744 |
| 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 | 394,638 |
| London Gateway Port | 338,794 |
| Southampton | 293,748 |
| 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 | 236,244 | 158,394 | -77,850 |
| London Gateway Port | 250,735 | 88,059 | -162,676 |
| Southampton | 208,174 | 85,574 | -122,600 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 13,710 | 270,294 | +256,584 |
| Felixstowe | 207,807 | 30,940 | -176,867 |
| Hull | 1,394 | 220,966 | +219,572 |
| Liverpool Docks | 158,698 | 9,893 | -148,805 |
| East Midlands Airport | 49,118 | 64,417 | +15,299 |
| Immingham Docks | 87,065 | 10,695 | -76,370 |
| 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