Import/export HS code 851529: Various welding machines
Other types of welding machines not listed elsewhere
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 | 4,153,712 |
| Germany | 2,364,877 |
| United States | 980,087 |
| Romania | 722,548 |
| Italy | 523,972 |
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 | 2,320,434 | 1,833,278 | -487,156 |
| Germany | 1,611,249 | 753,628 | -857,621 |
| United States | 287,320 | 692,767 | +405,447 |
| Romania | 722,548 | 0 | -722,548 |
| Italy | 302,654 | 221,318 | -81,336 |
| Poland | 243,522 | 3,381 | -240,141 |
| France | 123,722 | 79,134 | -44,588 |
| Denmark | 75,865 | 107,990 | +32,125 |
| Norway | 8,402 | 68,049 | +59,647 |
| Bulgaria | 38,695 | 19,856 | -18,839 |
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 | 4,187,419 |
| Germany | 2,461,949 |
| United States | 870,428 |
| Romania | 722,548 |
| Italy | 570,119 |
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 | 2,335,435 | 1,851,984 | -483,451 |
| Germany | 1,717,220 | 744,729 | -972,491 |
| United States | 177,567 | 692,861 | +515,294 |
| Romania | 722,548 | 0 | -722,548 |
| Italy | 299,457 | 270,662 | -28,795 |
| United Kingdom | 159,638 | 67,593 | -92,045 |
| Poland | 203,004 | 11,288 | -191,716 |
| Denmark | 82,694 | 118,187 | +35,493 |
| France | 40,530 | 28,463 | -12,067 |
| Bulgaria | 38,695 | 19,856 | -18,839 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| West Midlands | 11 |
| Essex | 7 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 6 |
| Lancashire | 6 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 6 |
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 | 6 | 9 | +3 |
| Essex | 6 | 4 | -2 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 5 | 1 | -4 |
| Lancashire | 3 | 3 | +0 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 4 | 4 | +0 |
| Merseyside | 4 | 3 | -1 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 3 | 3 | +0 |
| Inner London - West | 2 | 3 | +1 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 3 | 2 | -1 |
| Greater Manchester | 3 | 3 | +0 |
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) | 4,607,526 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 3,968,171 |
| Air transport | 1,157,232 |
| Rail transport | 59,126 |
| Road transport | 13,888 |
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) | 2,291,210 | 2,316,316 | +25,106 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 2,936,712 | 1,031,459 | -1,905,253 |
| Air transport | 614,097 | 543,135 | -70,962 |
| Rail transport | 59,126 | 0 | -59,126 |
| Road transport | 12,259 | 1,629 | -10,630 |
| Other | 353 | 2,632 | +2,279 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Felixstowe | 4,465,999 |
| Dover | 2,912,991 |
| Liverpool Docks | 453,191 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 375,192 |
| East Midlands Airport | 316,590 |
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 | 2,213,339 | 2,252,660 | +39,321 |
| Dover | 2,663,506 | 249,485 | -2,414,021 |
| Liverpool Docks | 1,544 | 451,647 | +450,103 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 212,446 | 162,746 | -49,700 |
| East Midlands Airport | 202,886 | 113,704 | -89,182 |
| Eurotunnel | 119,184 | 170,263 | +51,079 |
| London Stansted Airport | 99,204 | 82,878 | -16,326 |
| Thamesport | 42,797 | 59,952 | +17,155 |
| Birmingham Airport | 46,831 | 52,087 | +5,256 |
| Leeds Bradford Airport | 5,315 | 76,008 | +70,693 |
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 | 31 |
| Manufacture of fabricated metal products, except machinery and equipment | 13 |
| Manufacture of machinery and equipment n.e.c. | 12 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 10 |
| Office administrative, office support and other business support activities | 9 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-04 | 10 |
| 2026-03 | 13 |
| 2026-02 | 7 |
| 2026-01 | 8 |
| 2025-12 | 9 |
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 |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 40 |
| 54m+ | 34 |
| 0-1m | 19 |
| 15m-54m | 12 |
| Other | 8 |
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 | 3,477,699 |
| India | 359,653 |
| Japan | 300,204 |
| Germany | 154,638 |
| Saint Lucia | 124,680 |
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 | 14,930 | 3,462,769 | +3,447,839 |
| India | 9,653 | 350,000 | +340,347 |
| Japan | 292,205 | 7,999 | -284,206 |
| Germany | 135,399 | 19,239 | -116,160 |
| Saint Lucia | 0 | 124,680 | +124,680 |
| Ireland | 16,556 | 66,210 | +49,654 |
| Canada | 62,875 | 13,940 | -48,935 |
| Czechia | 46,030 | 25,021 | -21,009 |
| Sweden | 16,700 | 48,040 | +31,340 |
| Poland | 47,239 | 4,022 | -43,217 |
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 | 12,587 |
| France | 4,319 |
| Netherlands | 2,331 |
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 | 606 | 11,981 | +11,375 |
| France | 2,471 | 1,848 | -623 |
| Netherlands | 2,331 | 0 | -2,331 |
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) | 4,001,454 |
| Air transport | 823,055 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 398,616 |
| Other | 19,237 |
| Road transport | 3,000 |
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) | 409,636 | 3,591,818 | +3,182,182 |
| Air transport | 242,981 | 580,074 | +337,093 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 257,704 | 140,912 | -116,792 |
| Other | 5,408 | 13,829 | +8,421 |
| Road transport | 3,000 | 0 | -3,000 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Felixstowe | 2,944,619 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 458,396 |
| Liverpool Docks | 457,983 |
| Southampton | 318,627 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 318,622 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Felixstowe | 11,270 | 2,933,349 | +2,922,079 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 34,385 | 424,011 | +389,626 |
| Liverpool Docks | 6,336 | 451,647 | +445,311 |
| Southampton | 288,000 | 30,627 | -257,373 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 233,845 | 84,777 | -149,068 |
| Portsmouth | 3,407 | 129,282 | +125,875 |
| ZLC | 70,685 | 48,917 | -21,768 |
| East Midlands Airport | 63,866 | 50,484 | -13,382 |
| London Stansted Airport | 56,313 | 30,328 | -25,985 |
| London Gateway Port | 35,994 | 23,802 | -12,192 |
Quick facts
HS code: 851529
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Other types of welding machines not listed elsewhere