Import/export HS code 848510: 3D printers for metal
Machines that build objects by depositing layers of metal 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 | 17,319,414 |
| Netherlands | 1,124,365 |
| Spain | 1,035,908 |
| Sweden | 650,167 |
| France | 363,411 |
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 | 6,567,035 | 10,752,379 | +4,185,344 |
| Netherlands | 0 | 1,124,365 | +1,124,365 |
| Spain | 0 | 1,035,908 | +1,035,908 |
| Sweden | 155,667 | 494,500 | +338,833 |
| France | 363,411 | 0 | -363,411 |
| Australia | 0 | 300,477 | +300,477 |
| United States | 1,483 | 252,268 | +250,785 |
| China | 98,757 | 19,004 | -79,753 |
| Turkey | 86,145 | 0 | -86,145 |
| United Arab Emirates | 0 | 61,785 | +61,785 |
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 | 17,442,344 |
| Netherlands | 1,054,471 |
| Spain | 1,035,908 |
| Sweden | 639,500 |
| Australia | 300,477 |
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 | 6,858,867 | 10,583,477 | +3,724,610 |
| Netherlands | 0 | 1,054,471 | +1,054,471 |
| Spain | 0 | 1,035,908 | +1,035,908 |
| Sweden | 145,000 | 494,500 | +349,500 |
| Australia | 0 | 300,477 | +300,477 |
| Singapore | 0 | 299,528 | +299,528 |
| United States | 1,483 | 247,538 | +246,055 |
| China | 99,958 | 19,004 | -80,954 |
| Turkey | 86,145 | 0 | -86,145 |
| United Kingdom | 82,246 | 0 | -82,246 |
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 | 4 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 3 |
| Eastern Scotland | 1 |
| Essex | 1 |
| Inner London - East | 1 |
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 | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 1 | 3 | +2 |
| Eastern Scotland | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Essex | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Inner London - East | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Lancashire | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 1 | 1 | +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) | 20,203,464 |
| Air transport | 716,490 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 401,934 |
| Other | 47 |
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) | 7,152,813 | 13,050,651 | +5,897,838 |
| Air transport | 110,219 | 606,271 | +496,052 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 10,667 | 391,267 | +380,600 |
| Other | 47 | 0 | -47 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover | 17,804,104 |
| Harwich | 1,054,471 |
| Immingham Docks | 650,167 |
| Felixstowe | 396,899 |
| Southampton | 301,511 |
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 | 6,812,836 | 10,991,268 | +4,178,432 |
| Harwich | 0 | 1,054,471 | +1,054,471 |
| Immingham Docks | 155,667 | 494,500 | +338,833 |
| Felixstowe | 78,367 | 318,532 | +240,165 |
| Southampton | 0 | 301,511 | +301,511 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 3,158 | 241,183 | +238,025 |
| Birmingham Airport | 0 | 214,413 | +214,413 |
| London | 0 | 149,957 | +149,957 |
| Leeds Bradford Airport | 0 | 141,035 | +141,035 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 116,610 | 0 | -116,610 |
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 | 5 |
| Architectural and engineering activities; technical testing and analysis | 2 |
| Manufacture of fabricated metal products, except machinery and equipment | 2 |
| Manufacture of machinery and equipment n.e.c. | 2 |
| Manufacture of motor vehicles, trailers and semi-trailers | 2 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-03 | 3 |
| 2026-02 | 3 |
| 2025-11 | 3 |
| 2025-06 | 1 |
| 2025-05 | 2 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 54m+ | 7 |
| 1m-15m | 3 |
| Other | 3 |
| 15m-54m | 2 |
| 0-1m | 1 |
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 | 27,200,843 |
| Spain | 5,915,211 |
| Germany | 5,143,964 |
| Ireland | 4,180,675 |
| Ukraine | 1,526,340 |
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 | 8,044,755 | 19,156,088 | +11,111,333 |
| Spain | 1,654,811 | 4,260,400 | +2,605,589 |
| Germany | 3,765,627 | 1,378,337 | -2,387,290 |
| Ireland | 4,180,624 | 51 | -4,180,573 |
| Ukraine | 0 | 1,526,340 | +1,526,340 |
| Poland | 0 | 1,475,392 | +1,475,392 |
| Italy | 0 | 1,290,850 | +1,290,850 |
| Israel | 990,516 | 0 | -990,516 |
| Japan | 0 | 724,538 | +724,538 |
| France | 0 | 547,311 | +547,311 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| China | 143 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| China | 92 | 51 | -41 |
Export volume by transport
What this shows: Export value by transport mode used to ship goods from the UK.
Top 5 values
| Transport | £ |
|---|---|
| Air transport | 19,170,558 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 15,667,384 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 15,552,930 |
| Other | 143 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air transport | 6,446,929 | 12,723,629 | +6,276,700 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 3,361,536 | 12,305,848 | +8,944,312 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 9,341,910 | 6,211,020 | -3,130,890 |
| Other | 92 | 51 | -41 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| London Heathrow Airport | 19,134,431 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 9,214,140 |
| Liverpool Docks | 6,493,897 |
| Dover | 5,690,572 |
| Milford | 3,545,664 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| London Heathrow Airport | 6,438,852 | 12,695,579 | +6,256,727 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 3,682,211 | 5,531,929 | +1,849,718 |
| Liverpool Docks | 2,609,132 | 3,884,765 | +1,275,633 |
| Dover | 1,009,416 | 4,681,156 | +3,671,740 |
| Milford | 3,545,664 | 0 | -3,545,664 |
| Southampton | 0 | 3,519,405 | +3,519,405 |
| Newhaven | 812,792 | 0 | -812,792 |
| London Gateway Port | 409,363 | 259,728 | -149,635 |
| Portsmouth | 0 | 636,492 | +636,492 |
| Fishguard | 634,868 | 0 | -634,868 |
Quick facts
HS code: 848510
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Machines that build objects by depositing layers of metal material