Import/export HS code 848590: Parts for 3D printers
Components and spare parts for additive manufacturing machines
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| China | 11,010,590 |
| Germany | 9,307,002 |
| United States | 7,738,550 |
| Netherlands | 3,051,237 |
| Israel | 2,813,968 |
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 | 4,635,686 | 6,374,904 | +1,739,218 |
| Germany | 5,793,167 | 3,513,835 | -2,279,332 |
| United States | 4,513,334 | 3,225,216 | -1,288,118 |
| Netherlands | 1,885,909 | 1,165,328 | -720,581 |
| Israel | 1,620,648 | 1,193,320 | -427,328 |
| Switzerland | 495,244 | 968,845 | +473,601 |
| Ireland | 704,522 | 385,094 | -319,428 |
| Australia | 449,762 | 215,212 | -234,550 |
| Denmark | 342,879 | 203,005 | -139,874 |
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 151,945 | 279,124 | +127,179 |
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 | 13,489,223 |
| United States | 8,120,478 |
| Germany | 5,672,198 |
| Singapore | 3,576,342 |
| Israel | 2,258,497 |
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 | 5,917,130 | 7,572,093 | +1,654,963 |
| United States | 4,870,770 | 3,249,708 | -1,621,062 |
| Germany | 2,993,111 | 2,679,087 | -314,024 |
| Singapore | 2,127,734 | 1,448,608 | -679,126 |
| Israel | 1,235,512 | 1,022,985 | -212,527 |
| United Kingdom | 738,684 | 483,625 | -255,059 |
| Netherlands | 671,398 | 319,668 | -351,730 |
| Australia | 465,274 | 201,516 | -263,758 |
| Ireland | 419,123 | 138,185 | -280,938 |
| Denmark | 364,239 | 161,858 | -202,381 |
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 | 25 |
| Inner London - West | 19 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 14 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 13 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 12 |
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 | 21 | 12 | -9 |
| Inner London - West | 8 | 17 | +9 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 11 | 10 | -1 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 11 | 7 | -4 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 8 | 7 | -1 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 8 | 6 | -2 |
| Cheshire | 7 | 9 | +2 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 6 | 7 | +1 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 6 | 7 | +1 |
| Inner London - East | 8 | 6 | -2 |
Import volume by transport
What this shows: Import value by transport mode used to bring goods into the UK.
Top 5 values
| Transport | £ |
|---|---|
| Air transport | 16,856,824 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 12,533,999 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 10,141,485 |
| Other | 344,337 |
| Road transport | 1,952 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air transport | 9,050,500 | 7,806,324 | -1,244,176 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 5,839,953 | 6,694,046 | +854,093 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 6,418,694 | 3,722,791 | -2,695,903 |
| Other | 181,772 | 162,565 | -19,207 |
| Road transport | 0 | 1,952 | +1,952 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Felixstowe | 8,921,906 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 5,352,984 |
| East Midlands Airport | 4,578,074 |
| Southampton | 4,078,152 |
| Birmingham Airport | 3,306,022 |
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 | 4,748,175 | 4,173,731 | -574,444 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 3,097,003 | 2,255,981 | -841,022 |
| East Midlands Airport | 2,369,886 | 2,208,188 | -161,698 |
| Southampton | 2,422,490 | 1,655,662 | -766,828 |
| Birmingham Airport | 1,338,400 | 1,967,622 | +629,222 |
| London Gateway Port | 1,363,605 | 1,920,925 | +557,320 |
| London Stansted Airport | 1,490,474 | 1,047,938 | -442,536 |
| Dover | 1,082,336 | 737,733 | -344,603 |
| Immingham Docks | 359,295 | 460,410 | +101,115 |
| Eurotunnel | 445,242 | 294,142 | -151,100 |
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 |
| Other manufacturing | 31 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 22 |
| Manufacture of machinery and equipment n.e.c. | 20 |
| Office administrative, office support and other business support activities | 16 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 40 |
| 2025-11 | 46 |
| 2025-10 | 46 |
| 2025-09 | 40 |
| 2025-08 | 44 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| 3D SYSTEMS EUROPE LIMITED | 47 |
| EOS ELECTRO OPTICAL SYSTEMS LIMITED | 47 |
| RENISHAW P L C | 46 |
| HP INC UK LIMITED | 46 |
| E3D-ONLINE LIMITED | 45 |
| 3DGBIRE LTD | 44 |
| BRITISH POLYTHENE INDUSTRIES LIMITED | 44 |
| ULTIMAKER (GB) LIMITED | 41 |
| DANLY UK LIMITED | 40 |
| MARK3D UK LIMITED | 37 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 54m+ | 102 |
| 1m-15m | 100 |
| 0-1m | 30 |
| 15m-54m | 20 |
| Other | 18 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Germany | 10,357,348 |
| United States | 7,196,787 |
| Czechia | 2,692,704 |
| Singapore | 2,448,971 |
| Ireland | 1,501,703 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Germany | 1,271,305 | 9,086,043 | +7,814,738 |
| United States | 2,344,138 | 4,852,649 | +2,508,511 |
| Czechia | 1,756,713 | 935,991 | -820,722 |
| Singapore | 3,845 | 2,445,126 | +2,441,281 |
| Ireland | 874,165 | 627,538 | -246,627 |
| Israel | 1,113,691 | 120,424 | -993,267 |
| China | 871,608 | 276,141 | -595,467 |
| Austria | 325,467 | 253,932 | -71,535 |
| France | 398,159 | 141,518 | -256,641 |
| Sweden | 261,541 | 246,124 | -15,417 |
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 | 20,228 |
| China | 12,725 |
| Italy | 4,817 |
| XI | 3,779 |
| India | 640 |
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 | 20,228 | +20,228 |
| China | 7,797 | 4,928 | -2,869 |
| Italy | 4,817 | 0 | -4,817 |
| XI | 2,501 | 1,278 | -1,223 |
| India | 258 | 382 | +124 |
| Ireland | 84 | 29 | -55 |
| Germany | 85 | 0 | -85 |
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) | 12,003,657 |
| Air transport | 11,638,469 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 6,557,989 |
| Other | 73,004 |
| Road transport | 2,506 |
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) | 2,249,221 | 9,754,436 | +7,505,215 |
| Air transport | 7,072,268 | 4,566,201 | -2,506,067 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 945,606 | 5,612,383 | +4,666,777 |
| Other | 46,114 | 26,890 | -19,224 |
| Road transport | 2,506 | 0 | -2,506 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 10,306,392 |
| London Stansted Airport | 6,090,030 |
| Liverpool Docks | 4,148,457 |
| East Midlands Airport | 2,177,107 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 2,135,106 |
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 | 1,170,270 | 9,136,122 | +7,965,852 |
| London Stansted Airport | 3,983,127 | 2,106,903 | -1,876,224 |
| Liverpool Docks | 11,348 | 4,137,109 | +4,125,761 |
| East Midlands Airport | 1,109,920 | 1,067,187 | -42,733 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 1,080,484 | 1,054,622 | -25,862 |
| Southampton | 101,063 | 1,434,889 | +1,333,826 |
| Holyhead | 596,168 | 508,861 | -87,307 |
| ZLC | 806,094 | 291,167 | -514,927 |
| London Gateway Port | 844,543 | 33,555 | -810,988 |
| Dover | 301,903 | 42,156 | -259,747 |
Related HS codes
What this shows: Sibling or child HS codes in the same classification branch.
Quick facts
HS code: 848590
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Components and spare parts for additive manufacturing machines