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 | 3,978,268 |
| Germany | 2,951,910 |
| United States | 921,156 |
| Romania | 722,548 |
| Italy | 480,554 |
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 | 2,368,405 | 1,609,863 | -758,542 |
| Germany | 2,162,441 | 789,469 | -1,372,972 |
| United States | 254,726 | 666,430 | +411,704 |
| Romania | 722,548 | 0 | -722,548 |
| Italy | 272,521 | 208,033 | -64,488 |
| Poland | 243,522 | 3,381 | -240,141 |
| France | 114,274 | 74,065 | -40,209 |
| Denmark | 53,228 | 99,837 | +46,609 |
| Norway | 8,402 | 68,049 | +59,647 |
| Switzerland | 44,224 | 0 | -44,224 |
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 | 4,017,962 |
| Germany | 3,027,989 |
| United States | 814,144 |
| Romania | 722,548 |
| Italy | 524,533 |
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 | 2,383,406 | 1,634,556 | -748,850 |
| Germany | 2,251,752 | 776,237 | -1,475,515 |
| United States | 147,620 | 666,524 | +518,904 |
| Romania | 722,548 | 0 | -722,548 |
| Italy | 268,841 | 255,692 | -13,149 |
| United Kingdom | 165,617 | 58,967 | -106,650 |
| Poland | 203,004 | 11,288 | -191,716 |
| Denmark | 60,057 | 110,983 | +50,926 |
| France | 25,064 | 28,463 | +3,399 |
| Switzerland | 44,224 | 0 | -44,224 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| West Midlands | 9 |
| Essex | 7 |
| Lancashire | 6 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 6 |
| Merseyside | 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 | 4 | 9 | +5 |
| Essex | 5 | 4 | -1 |
| Lancashire | 4 | 2 | -2 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 5 | 3 | -2 |
| Merseyside | 5 | 2 | -3 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 4 | 2 | -2 |
| Inner London - West | 2 | 3 | +1 |
| Gloucestershire and Wiltshire | 3 | 2 | -1 |
| Greater Manchester | 3 | 3 | +0 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 2 | 2 | +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) | 4,454,226 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 4,446,080 |
| Air transport | 1,057,482 |
| Rail transport | 59,126 |
| Road transport | 7,669 |
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) | 3,422,886 | 1,031,340 | -2,391,546 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 2,354,108 | 2,091,972 | -262,136 |
| Air transport | 538,355 | 519,127 | -19,228 |
| Rail transport | 59,126 | 0 | -59,126 |
| Road transport | 6,040 | 1,629 | -4,411 |
| Other | 355 | 2,630 | +2,275 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Felixstowe | 4,292,682 |
| Dover | 3,441,127 |
| Liverpool Docks | 453,191 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 361,966 |
| Eurotunnel | 296,813 |
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 | 2,791,951 | 1,500,731 | -1,291,220 |
| Dover | 2,642,973 | 798,154 | -1,844,819 |
| Liverpool Docks | 1,544 | 451,647 | +450,103 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 194,458 | 167,508 | -26,950 |
| Eurotunnel | 133,754 | 163,059 | +29,305 |
| East Midlands Airport | 138,514 | 112,265 | -26,249 |
| London Stansted Airport | 112,339 | 65,723 | -46,616 |
| Thamesport | 40,774 | 55,867 | +15,093 |
| Birmingham Airport | 35,946 | 50,402 | +14,456 |
| Leeds Bradford Airport | 2,998 | 76,008 | +73,010 |
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 machinery and equipment n.e.c.
|
13 |
|
Manufacture of fabricated metal products, except machinery and equipment
|
12 |
|
Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles
|
11 |
|
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 |
|---|---|
| 2026-05 | 8 |
| 2026-04 | 10 |
| 2026-03 | 13 |
| 2026-02 | 7 |
| 2026-01 | 8 |
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 | 36 |
| 54m+ | 35 |
| 0-1m | 19 |
| 15m-54m | 10 |
| 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 | 3,468,325 |
| India | 359,653 |
| Germany | 154,566 |
| Saint Lucia | 124,680 |
| Ireland | 84,262 |
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 | 8,439 | 3,459,886 | +3,451,447 |
| India | 9,653 | 350,000 | +340,347 |
| Germany | 136,620 | 17,946 | -118,674 |
| Saint Lucia | 80,000 | 44,680 | -35,320 |
| Ireland | 17,692 | 66,570 | +48,878 |
| Czechia | 50,786 | 18,771 | -32,015 |
| Sweden | 15,439 | 44,456 | +29,017 |
| Poland | 51,261 | 0 | -51,261 |
| France | 28,916 | 12,811 | -16,105 |
| Spain | 17,562 | 21,810 | +4,248 |
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 | 13,216 |
| 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 | 945 | 12,271 | +11,326 |
| France | 2,477 | 1,842 | -635 |
| 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) | 3,668,782 |
| Air transport | 786,722 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 399,049 |
| Other | 19,866 |
| 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) | 168,645 | 3,500,137 | +3,331,492 |
| Air transport | 225,712 | 561,010 | +335,298 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 263,526 | 135,523 | -128,003 |
| Other | 5,753 | 14,113 | +8,360 |
| 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 | 459,932 |
| Liverpool Docks | 457,983 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 318,260 |
| Portsmouth | 132,689 |
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 | 425,547 | +391,162 |
| Liverpool Docks | 6,336 | 451,647 | +445,311 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 238,948 | 79,312 | -159,636 |
| Portsmouth | 85,049 | 47,640 | -37,409 |
| ZLC | 69,431 | 41,281 | -28,150 |
| East Midlands Airport | 56,208 | 40,710 | -15,498 |
| London Stansted Airport | 44,766 | 30,328 | -14,438 |
| London Gateway Port | 35,994 | 23,802 | -12,192 |
| Holyhead | 7,035 | 46,537 | +39,502 |
Quick facts
HS code: 851529
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Other types of welding machines not listed elsewhere