Import/export HS code 8485: 3D printing machines
Machines used for creating objects layer by layer, also known as additive manufacturing
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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 | £ |
|---|---|
| China | 96,036,284 |
| Germany | 36,593,735 |
| United States | 13,839,206 |
| Netherlands | 11,810,192 |
| Israel | 6,643,898 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| China | 41,856,426 | 54,179,858 | +12,323,432 |
| Germany | 12,041,950 | 24,551,785 | +12,509,835 |
| United States | 7,946,154 | 5,893,052 | -2,053,102 |
| Netherlands | 6,767,016 | 5,043,176 | -1,723,840 |
| Israel | 3,431,266 | 3,212,632 | -218,634 |
| Czechia | 2,375,205 | 2,383,123 | +7,918 |
| Denmark | 1,179,894 | 1,521,774 | +341,880 |
| Switzerland | 878,766 | 1,337,511 | +458,745 |
| Australia | 1,402,987 | 790,884 | -612,103 |
| Italy | 1,007,441 | 539,213 | -468,228 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| China | 107,348,585 |
| Germany | 24,469,015 |
| United States | 18,144,964 |
| Israel | 6,716,447 |
| Singapore | 6,582,324 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| China | 47,241,862 | 60,106,723 | +12,864,861 |
| Germany | 6,624,193 | 17,844,822 | +11,220,629 |
| United States | 9,633,410 | 8,511,554 | -1,121,856 |
| Israel | 3,095,381 | 3,621,066 | +525,685 |
| Singapore | 2,884,128 | 3,698,196 | +814,068 |
| Czechia | 2,388,476 | 2,394,828 | +6,352 |
| Netherlands | 2,437,752 | 809,584 | -1,628,168 |
| Denmark | 1,097,192 | 1,507,962 | +410,770 |
| Australia | 1,437,022 | 772,365 | -664,657 |
| United Kingdom | 1,475,598 | 355,696 | -1,119,902 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 50 |
| Inner London - West | 40 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 30 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 25 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 25 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 34 | 26 | -8 |
| Inner London - West | 20 | 27 | +7 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 12 | 22 | +10 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 15 | 15 | +0 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 19 | 13 | -6 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 13 | 18 | +5 |
| West Midlands | 15 | 13 | -2 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 15 | 15 | +0 |
| Greater Manchester | 11 | 14 | +3 |
| Gloucestershire and Wiltshire | 11 | 10 | -1 |
Import volume by transport
What this shows: Import value by transport mode used to bring goods into the UK.
Top 5 values
| Transport | £ |
|---|---|
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 90,335,293 |
| Air transport | 49,945,724 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 46,429,450 |
| Other | 418,845 |
| Road transport | 78,007 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 39,834,547 | 50,500,746 | +10,666,199 |
| Air transport | 23,714,010 | 26,231,714 | +2,517,704 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 19,256,933 | 27,172,517 | +7,915,584 |
| Other | 165,254 | 253,591 | +88,337 |
| Road transport | 48,943 | 29,064 | -19,879 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Felixstowe | 54,590,795 |
| Dover | 22,528,800 |
| Southampton | 22,310,271 |
| Birmingham Airport | 17,212,725 |
| London Gateway Port | 16,888,954 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Felixstowe | 26,204,615 | 28,386,180 | +2,181,565 |
| Dover | 5,139,670 | 17,389,130 | +12,249,460 |
| Southampton | 11,101,479 | 11,208,792 | +107,313 |
| Birmingham Airport | 7,021,508 | 10,191,217 | +3,169,709 |
| London Gateway Port | 5,166,388 | 11,722,566 | +6,556,178 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 6,935,210 | 7,714,962 | +779,752 |
| East Midlands Airport | 4,539,586 | 3,444,354 | -1,095,232 |
| London Stansted Airport | 2,575,324 | 2,912,798 | +337,474 |
| Immingham Docks | 2,701,682 | 2,623,378 | -78,304 |
| Eurotunnel | 2,232,033 | 1,897,573 | -334,460 |
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
|
81 |
|
Other manufacturing
|
63 |
|
Manufacture of machinery and equipment n.e.c.
|
50 |
|
Manufacture of fabricated metal products, except machinery and equipment
|
40 |
|
Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles
|
38 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-05 | 76 |
| 2026-04 | 62 |
| 2026-03 | 67 |
| 2026-02 | 79 |
| 2026-01 | 73 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| HP INC UK LIMITED | 53 |
| 3D SYSTEMS EUROPE LIMITED | 52 |
| EOS ELECTRO OPTICAL SYSTEMS LIMITED | 52 |
| RENISHAW P L C | 51 |
| BRITISH POLYTHENE INDUSTRIES LIMITED | 50 |
| STRAUMANN LIMITED | 50 |
| E3D-ONLINE LIMITED | 50 |
| MARK3D UK LIMITED | 50 |
| 3DGBIRE LTD | 49 |
| 3D PRIMA TECHNOLOGY UK LIMITED | 45 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 54m+ | 214 |
| 1m-15m | 200 |
| 0-1m | 60 |
| 15m-54m | 60 |
| Other | 39 |
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 | 40,576,784 |
| Germany | 25,613,640 |
| Spain | 5,229,385 |
| Singapore | 3,888,125 |
| Ireland | 3,805,860 |
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 | 9,039,617 | 31,537,167 | +22,497,550 |
| Germany | 8,467,060 | 17,146,580 | +8,679,520 |
| Spain | 2,204,256 | 3,025,129 | +820,873 |
| Singapore | 317,833 | 3,570,292 | +3,252,459 |
| Ireland | 3,080,001 | 725,859 | -2,354,142 |
| Czechia | 1,597,505 | 1,648,395 | +50,890 |
| Canada | 98,984 | 2,121,173 | +2,022,189 |
| Poland | 1,705,248 | 208,243 | -1,497,005 |
| France | 884,081 | 928,154 | +44,073 |
| Italy | 131,973 | 1,661,530 | +1,529,557 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Denmark | 20,273 |
| China | 11,338 |
| Italy | 4,817 |
| XI | 3,623 |
| India | 980 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Denmark | 0 | 20,273 | +20,273 |
| China | 8,973 | 2,365 | -6,608 |
| Italy | 4,817 | 0 | -4,817 |
| XI | 2,294 | 1,329 | -965 |
| India | 197 | 783 | +586 |
| Netherlands | 0 | 929 | +929 |
| Ireland | 73 | 237 | +164 |
| Germany | 0 | 274 | +274 |
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) | 38,906,026 |
| Air transport | 37,093,055 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 27,773,722 |
| Other | 73,147 |
| Road transport | 4,507 |
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) | 14,694,391 | 24,211,635 | +9,517,244 |
| Air transport | 12,770,625 | 24,322,430 | +11,551,805 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 6,021,629 | 21,752,093 | +15,730,464 |
| Other | 46,912 | 26,235 | -20,677 |
| Road transport | 1,695 | 2,812 | +1,117 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 31,349,764 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 25,515,192 |
| Liverpool Docks | 13,792,626 |
| Southampton | 7,624,803 |
| Dover | 6,131,820 |
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 | 9,196,120 | 22,153,644 | +12,957,524 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 6,110,491 | 19,404,701 | +13,294,210 |
| Liverpool Docks | 2,762,294 | 11,030,332 | +8,268,038 |
| Southampton | 185,620 | 7,439,183 | +7,253,563 |
| Dover | 3,093,164 | 3,038,656 | -54,508 |
| London Stansted Airport | 3,774,176 | 1,891,175 | -1,883,001 |
| East Midlands Airport | 1,586,298 | 2,354,541 | +768,243 |
| ZLC | 1,033,210 | 450,363 | -582,847 |
| Holyhead | 878,763 | 507,320 | -371,443 |
| Milford | 1,271,351 | 0 | -1,271,351 |
Related HS codes
What this shows: Sibling or child HS codes in the same classification branch.
Quick facts
HS code: 8485
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Machines used for creating objects layer by layer, also known as additive manufacturing