Import/export HS code 851521: Automatic welding machines
Fully or partly automatic machines for welding metals
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| France | 13,446,498 |
| Japan | 10,882,649 |
| Germany | 10,584,984 |
| Spain | 10,044,800 |
| Italy | 4,115,239 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| France | 11,063,036 | 2,383,462 | -8,679,574 |
| Japan | 7,993,073 | 2,889,576 | -5,103,497 |
| Germany | 7,455,637 | 3,129,347 | -4,326,290 |
| Spain | 1,615,442 | 8,429,358 | +6,813,916 |
| Italy | 491,890 | 3,623,349 | +3,131,459 |
| Netherlands | 3,951,932 | 69,155 | -3,882,777 |
| United States | 1,251,840 | 456,899 | -794,941 |
| China | 598,675 | 599,093 | +418 |
| Taiwan | 181,336 | 536,630 | +355,294 |
| Switzerland | 344,214 | 361,763 | +17,549 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Italy | 18,069,051 |
| Germany | 11,757,270 |
| Japan | 11,159,692 |
| Spain | 10,547,152 |
| United States | 1,683,953 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Italy | 12,571,870 | 5,497,181 | -7,074,689 |
| Germany | 8,693,716 | 3,063,554 | -5,630,162 |
| Japan | 8,095,624 | 3,064,068 | -5,031,556 |
| Spain | 2,117,794 | 8,429,358 | +6,311,564 |
| United States | 1,213,829 | 470,124 | -743,705 |
| China | 649,239 | 612,414 | -36,825 |
| France | 576,657 | 270,220 | -306,437 |
| Taiwan | 181,336 | 536,630 | +355,294 |
| Switzerland | 318,797 | 327,505 | +8,708 |
| United Kingdom | 264,996 | 351,078 | +86,082 |
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 | 10 |
| West Midlands | 10 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 8 |
| Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear | 6 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 5 |
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 | 3 | 8 | +5 |
| West Midlands | 8 | 7 | -1 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 5 | 7 | +2 |
| Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear | 6 | 3 | -3 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 2 | 5 | +3 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 5 | 2 | -3 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 4 | 4 | +0 |
| Essex | 3 | 2 | -1 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Inner London - East | 3 | 2 | -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) | 28,925,610 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 27,360,452 |
| Air transport | 3,124,645 |
| Rail transport | 426,433 |
| Other | 167,284 |
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) | 10,927,586 | 17,998,024 | +7,070,438 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 23,041,919 | 4,318,533 | -18,723,386 |
| Air transport | 1,702,263 | 1,422,382 | -279,881 |
| Rail transport | 357,301 | 69,132 | -288,169 |
| Other | 167,284 | 0 | -167,284 |
| Road transport | 39,972 | 34,258 | -5,714 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover | 30,841,448 |
| Tyne | 6,996,513 |
| Purfleet | 4,235,684 |
| Southampton | 2,564,709 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 1,785,953 |
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 | 15,124,333 | 15,717,115 | +592,782 |
| Tyne | 6,996,513 | 0 | -6,996,513 |
| Purfleet | 4,235,684 | 0 | -4,235,684 |
| Southampton | 415,336 | 2,149,373 | +1,734,037 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 1,020,830 | 765,123 | -255,707 |
| London Gateway Port | 679,832 | 822,641 | +142,809 |
| Eurotunnel | 666,541 | 701,078 | +34,537 |
| Felixstowe | 491,006 | 814,729 | +323,723 |
| Immingham Docks | 853,492 | 322,901 | -530,591 |
| London | 1,106,137 | 49,053 | -1,057,084 |
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 | 22 |
| Manufacture of fabricated metal products, except machinery and equipment | 19 |
| Manufacture of machinery and equipment n.e.c. | 13 |
| Manufacture of motor vehicles, trailers and semi-trailers | 12 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 7 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-04 | 15 |
| 2026-03 | 12 |
| 2026-02 | 14 |
| 2026-01 | 10 |
| 2025-12 | 14 |
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+ | 42 |
| 1m-15m | 34 |
| Other | 15 |
| 0-1m | 13 |
| 15m-54m | 11 |
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 | 5,329,374 |
| Germany | 2,263,834 |
| Italy | 1,286,326 |
| Mexico | 1,220,399 |
| France | 860,016 |
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 | 2,957,460 | 2,371,914 | -585,546 |
| Germany | 1,585,387 | 678,447 | -906,940 |
| Italy | 683,613 | 602,713 | -80,900 |
| Mexico | 3,250 | 1,217,149 | +1,213,899 |
| France | 35,626 | 824,390 | +788,764 |
| Algeria | 461,807 | 374,546 | -87,261 |
| Turkey | 393,695 | 364,429 | -29,266 |
| Switzerland | 265,658 | 343,370 | +77,712 |
| India | 411,753 | 120,723 | -291,030 |
| South Korea | 522,000 | 0 | -522,000 |
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 | 45,659 |
| Italy | 534 |
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 | 20,333 | 25,326 | +4,993 |
| Italy | 0 | 534 | +534 |
Export volume by transport
What this shows: Export value by transport mode used to ship goods from the UK.
Top 5 values
| Transport | £ |
|---|---|
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 8,844,966 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 7,423,470 |
| Air transport | 1,524,015 |
| Other | 46,193 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 4,985,895 | 3,859,071 | -1,126,824 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 4,073,659 | 3,349,811 | -723,848 |
| Air transport | 772,138 | 751,877 | -20,261 |
| Other | 20,333 | 25,860 | +5,527 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 6,146,260 |
| Southampton | 3,383,597 |
| London Gateway Port | 2,040,038 |
| Liverpool Docks | 1,996,056 |
| Felixstowe | 1,413,870 |
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 | 3,377,669 | 2,768,591 | -609,078 |
| Southampton | 2,057,499 | 1,326,098 | -731,401 |
| London Gateway Port | 1,322,148 | 717,890 | -604,258 |
| Liverpool Docks | 581,795 | 1,414,261 | +832,466 |
| Felixstowe | 1,034,159 | 379,711 | -654,448 |
| Dover | 399,713 | 159,624 | -240,089 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 122,968 | 411,457 | +288,489 |
| East Midlands Airport | 233,706 | 79,063 | -154,643 |
| London Stansted Airport | 153,228 | 157,438 | +4,210 |
| London | 0 | 302,758 | +302,758 |
Quick facts
HS code: 851521
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Fully or partly automatic machines for welding metals