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 | 18,114,013 |
| China | 11,761,648 |
| Italy | 7,050,326 |
| Netherlands | 5,149,665 |
| Taiwan | 4,291,586 |
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 | 9,681,059 | 8,432,954 | -1,248,105 |
| China | 6,224,147 | 5,537,501 | -686,646 |
| Italy | 3,715,628 | 3,334,698 | -380,930 |
| Netherlands | 2,857,337 | 2,292,328 | -565,009 |
| Taiwan | 2,192,118 | 2,099,468 | -92,650 |
| Switzerland | 3,237,435 | 888,268 | -2,349,167 |
| South Korea | 3,442,155 | 82,787 | -3,359,368 |
| France | 1,444,142 | 1,554,222 | +110,080 |
| Turkey | 1,457,349 | 1,174,151 | -283,198 |
| Norway | 1,024,460 | 844,610 | -179,850 |
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 | 16,999,320 |
| China | 12,723,893 |
| Italy | 7,202,863 |
| Taiwan | 4,669,171 |
| Switzerland | 4,208,992 |
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 | 9,183,167 | 7,816,153 | -1,367,014 |
| China | 6,761,438 | 5,962,455 | -798,983 |
| Italy | 3,849,534 | 3,353,329 | -496,205 |
| Taiwan | 2,516,827 | 2,152,344 | -364,483 |
| Switzerland | 3,236,370 | 972,622 | -2,263,748 |
| South Korea | 3,443,948 | 66,032 | -3,377,916 |
| United States | 2,443,005 | 1,048,209 | -1,394,796 |
| Netherlands | 2,012,802 | 1,474,538 | -538,264 |
| Turkey | 1,414,565 | 1,213,059 | -201,506 |
| France | 766,510 | 1,336,404 | +569,894 |
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 | 23 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 23 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 19 |
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 | 25 | 22 | -3 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 18 | 16 | -2 |
| Greater Manchester | 14 | 12 | -2 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 15 | 15 | +0 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 19 | 9 | -10 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 12 | 12 | +0 |
| West Yorkshire | 16 | 10 | -6 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 16 | 10 | -6 |
| North Eastern Scotland | 11 | 8 | -3 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 12 | 6 | -6 |
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) | 39,942,640 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 26,580,145 |
| Air transport | 6,426,078 |
| Road transport | 995,613 |
| Other | 172,975 |
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) | 22,474,415 | 17,468,225 | -5,006,190 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 16,414,186 | 10,165,959 | -6,248,227 |
| Air transport | 3,826,267 | 2,599,811 | -1,226,456 |
| Road transport | 745,898 | 249,715 | -496,183 |
| Other | 72,562 | 100,413 | +27,851 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover | 18,221,521 |
| Felixstowe | 12,160,817 |
| Eurotunnel | 5,864,060 |
| Southampton | 5,397,849 |
| ZLC | 5,304,034 |
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 | 9,656,023 | 8,565,498 | -1,090,525 |
| Felixstowe | 6,513,090 | 5,647,727 | -865,363 |
| Eurotunnel | 3,462,943 | 2,401,117 | -1,061,826 |
| Southampton | 3,213,216 | 2,184,633 | -1,028,583 |
| ZLC | 3,714,175 | 1,589,859 | -2,124,316 |
| Immingham Docks | 2,028,022 | 2,017,678 | -10,344 |
| Tyne | 3,697,571 | 17,739 | -3,679,832 |
| London Gateway Port | 675,183 | 1,724,402 | +1,049,219 |
| Aberdeen Docks | 1,678,123 | 506,327 | -1,171,796 |
| East Midlands Airport | 1,100,670 | 652,190 | -448,480 |
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 | 132 |
| Manufacture of fabricated metal products, except machinery and equipment | 52 |
| Manufacture of machinery and equipment n.e.c. | 41 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 28 |
| Other manufacturing | 25 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 48 |
| 2025-11 | 59 |
| 2025-10 | 65 |
| 2025-09 | 44 |
| 2025-08 | 55 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| ADDISON SAWS LIMITED | 106 |
| PROSAW LIMITED | 84 |
| S.I.P.(INDUSTRIAL PRODUCTS)LIMITED | 80 |
| SELMACH MACHINERY LTD | 78 |
| BISON MACHINERY LIMITED | 74 |
| JACK SEALEY LIMITED | 68 |
| MAKITA (UK) LIMITED | 61 |
| ADS PRECISION LIMITED | 54 |
| ELUMATEC UNITED KINGDOM LIMITED | 47 |
| WARREN MACHINE TOOLS (GUILDFORD) LIMITED | 47 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 194 |
| 54m+ | 116 |
| 0-1m | 48 |
| 15m-54m | 35 |
| Other | 30 |
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 | 3,116,064 |
| France | 2,760,069 |
| Netherlands | 2,314,750 |
| Italy | 2,168,130 |
| Spain | 1,836,901 |
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 | 1,754,291 | 1,361,773 | -392,518 |
| France | 615,373 | 2,144,696 | +1,529,323 |
| Netherlands | 1,652,120 | 662,630 | -989,490 |
| Italy | 177,885 | 1,990,245 | +1,812,360 |
| Spain | 518,171 | 1,318,730 | +800,559 |
| Ireland | 878,920 | 514,302 | -364,618 |
| Sweden | 83,961 | 1,169,381 | +1,085,420 |
| Norway | 552,471 | 597,827 | +45,356 |
| Poland | 979,927 | 65,256 | -914,671 |
| Germany | 693,357 | 232,610 | -460,747 |
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 | 703,112 |
| China | 108,074 |
| Italy | 28,626 |
| Ireland | 1,576 |
| 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 | 655,912 | 47,200 | -608,712 |
| China | 66,381 | 41,693 | -24,688 |
| Italy | 28,626 | 0 | -28,626 |
| Ireland | 1,160 | 416 | -744 |
| United States | 3 | 44 | +41 |
| 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) | 13,239,870 |
| Air transport | 5,625,231 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 5,508,430 |
| Other | 850,277 |
| 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) | 4,938,765 | 8,301,105 | +3,362,340 |
| Air transport | 2,710,265 | 2,914,966 | +204,701 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 3,627,525 | 1,880,905 | -1,746,620 |
| Other | 754,400 | 95,877 | -658,523 |
| 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 | 8,539,051 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 2,521,340 |
| Hull | 1,700,855 |
| Manchester Airport | 1,419,596 |
| London Gateway Port | 1,187,058 |
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 | 2,661,013 | 5,878,038 | +3,217,025 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 1,239,235 | 1,282,105 | +42,870 |
| Hull | 435,118 | 1,265,737 | +830,619 |
| Manchester Airport | 466,159 | 953,437 | +487,278 |
| London Gateway Port | 616,202 | 570,856 | -45,346 |
| Felixstowe | 984,500 | 149,021 | -835,479 |
| Liverpool Docks | 701,881 | 421,766 | -280,115 |
| Aberdeen Docks | 488,108 | 543,023 | +54,915 |
| Southampton | 599,423 | 261,799 | -337,624 |
| 000 | 754,400 | 95,877 | -658,523 |
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