Import/export HS code 8461: Machines for cutting and shaping metal
Machines that cut, shape, or finish metal parts, including planing, shaping, and gear-cutting tools
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Germany | 16,194,541 |
| China | 13,510,718 |
| Italy | 7,499,941 |
| Netherlands | 5,639,860 |
| Taiwan | 4,466,175 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Germany | 6,462,060 | 9,732,481 | +3,270,421 |
| China | 6,644,782 | 6,865,936 | +221,154 |
| Italy | 3,782,605 | 3,717,336 | -65,269 |
| Netherlands | 2,972,771 | 2,667,089 | -305,682 |
| Taiwan | 2,080,044 | 2,386,131 | +306,087 |
| Switzerland | 3,249,511 | 907,124 | -2,342,387 |
| France | 1,553,208 | 2,130,924 | +577,716 |
| South Korea | 3,430,719 | 47,882 | -3,382,837 |
| Turkey | 1,255,978 | 1,254,211 | -1,767 |
| United States | 1,360,965 | 720,552 | -640,413 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Germany | 15,086,613 |
| China | 14,664,564 |
| Italy | 7,702,174 |
| Taiwan | 4,788,939 |
| Switzerland | 4,212,375 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Germany | 5,982,117 | 9,104,496 | +3,122,379 |
| China | 7,198,976 | 7,465,588 | +266,612 |
| Italy | 3,846,200 | 3,855,974 | +9,774 |
| Taiwan | 2,349,527 | 2,439,412 | +89,885 |
| Switzerland | 3,269,460 | 942,915 | -2,326,545 |
| Netherlands | 2,004,475 | 2,050,613 | +46,138 |
| United States | 2,718,401 | 1,255,098 | -1,463,303 |
| South Korea | 3,418,873 | 44,766 | -3,374,107 |
| Turkey | 1,213,194 | 1,293,119 | +79,925 |
| France | 847,038 | 1,469,617 | +622,579 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| West Midlands | 37 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 26 |
| Greater Manchester | 24 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 23 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 22 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Midlands | 24 | 24 | +0 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 17 | 18 | +1 |
| Greater Manchester | 16 | 11 | -5 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 16 | 14 | -2 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 18 | 13 | -5 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 12 | 13 | +1 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 15 | 11 | -4 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 11 | 9 | -2 |
| West Yorkshire | 13 | 10 | -3 |
| Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear | 9 | 9 | +0 |
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) | 38,804,884 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 27,950,884 |
| Air transport | 7,086,657 |
| Road transport | 937,137 |
| Other | 182,246 |
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) | 18,159,917 | 20,644,967 | +2,485,050 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 16,842,092 | 11,108,792 | -5,733,300 |
| Air transport | 3,697,074 | 3,389,583 | -307,491 |
| Road transport | 648,311 | 288,826 | -359,485 |
| Other | 70,044 | 112,202 | +42,158 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover | 16,263,530 |
| Felixstowe | 12,632,149 |
| Eurotunnel | 6,177,670 |
| ZLC | 5,351,674 |
| Southampton | 5,035,281 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dover | 6,248,963 | 10,014,567 | +3,765,604 |
| Felixstowe | 6,671,810 | 5,960,339 | -711,471 |
| Eurotunnel | 3,440,567 | 2,737,103 | -703,464 |
| ZLC | 3,456,936 | 1,894,738 | -1,562,198 |
| Southampton | 3,195,820 | 1,839,461 | -1,356,359 |
| Immingham Docks | 2,084,055 | 2,928,094 | +844,039 |
| London Gateway Port | 817,270 | 3,009,656 | +2,192,386 |
| Tyne | 3,697,571 | 17,739 | -3,679,832 |
| Aberdeen Docks | 1,864,898 | 184,835 | -1,680,063 |
| East Midlands Airport | 986,314 | 695,618 | -290,696 |
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 | 136 |
| Manufacture of fabricated metal products, except machinery and equipment | 53 |
| Manufacture of machinery and equipment n.e.c. | 43 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 29 |
| Other manufacturing | 26 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-04 | 54 |
| 2026-03 | 56 |
| 2026-02 | 51 |
| 2026-01 | 48 |
| 2025-12 | 59 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| ADDISON SAWS LIMITED | 110 |
| PROSAW LIMITED | 88 |
| S.I.P.(INDUSTRIAL PRODUCTS)LIMITED | 83 |
| SELMACH MACHINERY LTD | 82 |
| BISON MACHINERY LIMITED | 76 |
| JACK SEALEY LIMITED | 71 |
| MAKITA (UK) LIMITED | 64 |
| ADS PRECISION LIMITED | 57 |
| ELUMATEC UNITED KINGDOM LIMITED | 51 |
| SAWS (U.K.) LIMITED | 50 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 197 |
| 54m+ | 120 |
| 0-1m | 51 |
| 15m-54m | 38 |
| Other | 29 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| United States | 4,341,815 |
| France | 2,645,640 |
| Netherlands | 2,361,342 |
| Italy | 2,163,236 |
| Spain | 1,824,882 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | 1,708,964 | 2,632,851 | +923,887 |
| France | 435,787 | 2,209,853 | +1,774,066 |
| Netherlands | 2,045,716 | 315,626 | -1,730,090 |
| Italy | 191,757 | 1,971,479 | +1,779,722 |
| Spain | 638,870 | 1,186,012 | +547,142 |
| Norway | 808,463 | 599,752 | -208,711 |
| Ireland | 775,999 | 612,931 | -163,068 |
| Sweden | 52,257 | 1,157,349 | +1,105,092 |
| Germany | 649,696 | 337,477 | -312,219 |
| India | 294,417 | 260,545 | -33,872 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| XI | 132,389 |
| China | 109,964 |
| Italy | 28,626 |
| Ireland | 1,594 |
| United States | 47 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| XI | 58,842 | 73,547 | +14,705 |
| China | 52,273 | 57,691 | +5,418 |
| Italy | 28,626 | 0 | -28,626 |
| Ireland | 1,160 | 434 | -726 |
| United States | 4 | 43 | +39 |
| Taiwan | 30 | 0 | -30 |
Export volume by transport
What this shows: Export value by transport mode used to ship goods from the UK.
Top 5 values
| Transport | £ |
|---|---|
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 13,516,205 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 6,479,614 |
| Air transport | 5,950,617 |
| Other | 282,333 |
| Road transport | 36,128 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 5,348,529 | 8,167,676 | +2,819,147 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 3,484,810 | 2,994,804 | -490,006 |
| Air transport | 2,628,711 | 3,321,906 | +693,195 |
| Other | 144,984 | 137,349 | -7,635 |
| Road transport | 36,128 | 0 | -36,128 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 8,636,694 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 2,768,804 |
| Hull | 1,700,855 |
| Manchester Airport | 1,486,695 |
| Southampton | 1,457,333 |
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 | 2,598,594 | 6,038,100 | +3,439,506 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 1,215,234 | 1,553,570 | +338,336 |
| Hull | 547,355 | 1,153,500 | +606,145 |
| Manchester Airport | 475,509 | 1,011,186 | +535,677 |
| Southampton | 260,785 | 1,196,548 | +935,763 |
| Liverpool Docks | 721,065 | 671,496 | -49,569 |
| London Gateway Port | 605,337 | 607,612 | +2,275 |
| Felixstowe | 948,717 | 227,419 | -721,298 |
| Aberdeen Docks | 741,486 | 384,295 | -357,191 |
| Tyne | 655,602 | 164,005 | -491,597 |
Related HS codes
What this shows: Sibling or child HS codes in the same classification branch.
Quick facts
HS code: 8461
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Machines that cut, shape, or finish metal parts, including planing, shaping, and gear-cutting tools