Import/export HS code 8463: Metalworking machines without material removal
Machines that shape metal without cutting or removing material
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 | 8,581,622 |
| Spain | 4,088,143 |
| Italy | 3,726,292 |
| Switzerland | 3,146,112 |
| China | 2,227,272 |
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 | 5,395,039 | 3,186,583 | -2,208,456 |
| Spain | 438,715 | 3,649,428 | +3,210,713 |
| Italy | 1,710,272 | 2,016,020 | +305,748 |
| Switzerland | 275,237 | 2,870,875 | +2,595,638 |
| China | 1,162,144 | 1,065,128 | -97,016 |
| Netherlands | 1,009,778 | 888,991 | -120,787 |
| France | 1,014,206 | 555,473 | -458,733 |
| New Zealand | 1,455,230 | 0 | -1,455,230 |
| Turkey | 377,825 | 586,901 | +209,076 |
| Japan | 518,934 | 197,032 | -321,902 |
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 | 8,636,944 |
| Italy | 5,051,712 |
| Spain | 4,059,421 |
| China | 3,241,409 |
| Switzerland | 2,237,678 |
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 | 5,678,904 | 2,958,040 | -2,720,864 |
| Italy | 2,649,933 | 2,401,779 | -248,154 |
| Spain | 430,258 | 3,629,163 | +3,198,905 |
| China | 1,409,551 | 1,831,858 | +422,307 |
| Switzerland | 172,163 | 2,065,515 | +1,893,352 |
| New Zealand | 1,455,230 | 0 | -1,455,230 |
| Turkey | 373,849 | 694,774 | +320,925 |
| South Korea | 455,800 | 425,756 | -30,044 |
| France | 749,341 | 82,141 | -667,200 |
| United States | 398,171 | 214,464 | -183,707 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| West Midlands | 21 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 14 |
| Greater Manchester | 10 |
| Inner London - West | 10 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 9 |
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 | 15 | 12 | -3 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 9 | 6 | -3 |
| Greater Manchester | 5 | 6 | +1 |
| Inner London - West | 9 | 3 | -6 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 6 | 4 | -2 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 4 | 7 | +3 |
| Cheshire | 6 | 5 | -1 |
| Essex | 4 | 6 | +2 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 5 | 5 | +0 |
| West Yorkshire | 5 | 4 | -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) | 19,434,101 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 6,885,893 |
| Road transport | 2,980,005 |
| Air transport | 1,852,235 |
| Other | 102,453 |
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) | 9,472,417 | 9,961,684 | +489,267 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 3,934,325 | 2,951,568 | -982,757 |
| Road transport | 557,318 | 2,422,687 | +1,865,369 |
| Air transport | 1,232,355 | 619,880 | -612,475 |
| Other | 44,723 | 57,730 | +13,007 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover | 9,831,122 |
| Felixstowe | 4,396,223 |
| ZLC | 3,366,360 |
| Southampton | 3,057,552 |
| Immingham Docks | 2,074,355 |
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 | 4,791,564 | 5,039,558 | +247,994 |
| Felixstowe | 1,776,590 | 2,619,633 | +843,043 |
| ZLC | 599,647 | 2,766,713 | +2,167,066 |
| Southampton | 2,604,239 | 453,313 | -2,150,926 |
| Immingham Docks | 1,707,943 | 366,412 | -1,341,531 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 878,408 | 977,537 | +99,129 |
| Eurotunnel | 779,554 | 894,517 | +114,963 |
| Newhaven | 0 | 750,153 | +750,153 |
| Portsmouth | 0 | 704,218 | +704,218 |
| East Midlands Airport | 304,213 | 238,223 | -65,990 |
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 | 51 |
| Manufacture of fabricated metal products, except machinery and equipment | 41 |
| Manufacture of machinery and equipment n.e.c. | 31 |
| Other manufacturing | 17 |
| Repair and installation of machinery and equipment | 13 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 13 |
| 2025-11 | 18 |
| 2025-10 | 20 |
| 2025-09 | 14 |
| 2025-08 | 13 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| J.S.T. (U.K.) LIMITED | 107 |
| THE TOOL CONNECTION LIMITED | 57 |
| SHORT BROTHERS PLC | 40 |
| BALTEC (U.K.) LIMITED | 34 |
| FLUID SYSTEM TECHNOLOGIES (SCOTLAND) LIMITED | 32 |
| ACCENT WIRE LIMITED | 31 |
| GREEN FLUID SYSTEMS LIMITED | 23 |
| MFST LIMITED | 22 |
| STAUFF UK LIMITED | 21 |
| FINDLAY DURHAM AND BRODIE SALES LIMITED | 20 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 86 |
| 54m+ | 73 |
| 15m-54m | 30 |
| 0-1m | 24 |
| Other | 10 |
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 | 4,961,242 |
| Mexico | 3,485,112 |
| Netherlands | 3,454,098 |
| China | 3,222,926 |
| Italy | 2,193,363 |
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 | 2,759,534 | 2,201,708 | -557,826 |
| Mexico | 3,095,293 | 389,819 | -2,705,474 |
| Netherlands | 3,396,094 | 58,004 | -3,338,090 |
| China | 813,771 | 2,409,155 | +1,595,384 |
| Italy | 1,545,562 | 647,801 | -897,761 |
| South Korea | 1,221,323 | 881,372 | -339,951 |
| India | 643,057 | 1,328,282 | +685,225 |
| Germany | 714,285 | 694,962 | -19,323 |
| Luxembourg | 0 | 1,291,500 | +1,291,500 |
| Hungary | 449,311 | 745,638 | +296,327 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Spain | 41,180 |
| Italy | 37,979 |
| Taiwan | 516 |
| China | 104 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spain | 0 | 41,180 | +41,180 |
| Italy | 37,979 | 0 | -37,979 |
| Taiwan | 324 | 192 | -132 |
| China | 55 | 49 | -6 |
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) | 14,042,099 |
| Air transport | 11,913,874 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 9,287,792 |
| Other | 79,779 |
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) | 8,272,277 | 5,769,822 | -2,502,455 |
| Air transport | 6,178,141 | 5,735,733 | -442,408 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 5,430,986 | 3,856,806 | -1,574,180 |
| Other | 38,358 | 41,421 | +3,063 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 7,430,739 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 6,648,601 |
| Southampton | 4,500,583 |
| Immingham Docks | 3,082,427 |
| London Gateway Port | 2,818,746 |
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 | 3,396,127 | 4,034,612 | +638,485 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 3,324,750 | 3,323,851 | -899 |
| Southampton | 1,558,292 | 2,942,291 | +1,383,999 |
| Immingham Docks | 2,678,482 | 403,945 | -2,274,537 |
| London Gateway Port | 2,548,990 | 269,756 | -2,279,234 |
| Manchester Airport | 1,374,076 | 1,290,114 | -83,962 |
| Dover | 1,058,302 | 1,049,984 | -8,318 |
| East Midlands Airport | 906,681 | 594,350 | -312,331 |
| Felixstowe | 612,639 | 326,825 | -285,814 |
| London | 674,087 | 122,738 | -551,349 |
Related HS codes
What this shows: Sibling or child HS codes in the same classification branch.
Quick facts
HS code: 8463
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Machines that shape metal without cutting or removing material