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 | 3,815,784 |
| Germany | 2,373,106 |
| United States | 945,367 |
| Romania | 722,548 |
| Italy | 567,171 |
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 | 2,418,455 | 1,397,329 | -1,021,126 |
| Germany | 1,620,782 | 752,324 | -868,458 |
| United States | 151,954 | 793,413 | +641,459 |
| Romania | 722,548 | 0 | -722,548 |
| Italy | 370,322 | 196,849 | -173,473 |
| Poland | 9,886 | 235,892 | +226,006 |
| France | 147,866 | 67,115 | -80,751 |
| Denmark | 75,853 | 81,928 | +6,075 |
| Norway | 8,402 | 68,049 | +59,647 |
| Netherlands | 36,414 | 25,589 | -10,825 |
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 | 3,855,194 |
| Germany | 2,470,321 |
| United States | 840,122 |
| Romania | 722,548 |
| Italy | 612,893 |
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 | 2,442,454 | 1,412,740 | -1,029,714 |
| Germany | 1,724,457 | 745,864 | -978,593 |
| United States | 150,851 | 689,271 | +538,420 |
| Romania | 722,548 | 0 | -722,548 |
| Italy | 366,700 | 246,193 | -120,507 |
| United Kingdom | 25,647 | 222,523 | +196,876 |
| Poland | 13,190 | 192,070 | +178,880 |
| Denmark | 88,512 | 90,254 | +1,742 |
| France | 40,831 | 28,565 | -12,266 |
| Bulgaria | 36,746 | 10,099 | -26,647 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| West Midlands | 10 |
| 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 | 8 | +2 |
| Essex | 5 | 6 | +1 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 5 | 1 | -4 |
| Lancashire | 3 | 3 | +0 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 5 | 3 | -2 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 3 | 3 | +0 |
| Merseyside | 2 | 3 | +1 |
| Greater Manchester | 3 | 3 | +0 |
| Inner London - West | 2 | 3 | +1 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 4 | 2 | -2 |
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) | 4,302,305 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 3,927,767 |
| Air transport | 1,177,580 |
| Rail transport | 59,126 |
| Road transport | 12,259 |
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) | 2,394,971 | 1,907,334 | -487,637 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 2,734,113 | 1,193,654 | -1,540,459 |
| Air transport | 569,464 | 608,116 | +38,652 |
| Rail transport | 59,126 | 0 | -59,126 |
| Road transport | 12,259 | 0 | -12,259 |
| Other | 339 | 2,646 | +2,307 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Felixstowe | 4,161,266 |
| Dover | 2,884,779 |
| Liverpool Docks | 453,191 |
| East Midlands Airport | 362,444 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 355,378 |
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 | 2,343,055 | 1,818,211 | -524,844 |
| Dover | 2,444,061 | 440,718 | -2,003,343 |
| Liverpool Docks | 1,544 | 451,647 | +450,103 |
| East Midlands Airport | 249,940 | 112,504 | -137,436 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 98,159 | 257,219 | +159,060 |
| Eurotunnel | 120,259 | 148,471 | +28,212 |
| London Stansted Airport | 86,931 | 84,582 | -2,349 |
| Birmingham Airport | 75,401 | 24,251 | -51,150 |
| Thamesport | 47,272 | 49,749 | +2,477 |
| Leeds Bradford Airport | 12,758 | 76,008 | +63,250 |
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 | 32 |
| Manufacture of fabricated metal products, except machinery and equipment | 13 |
| Manufacture of machinery and equipment n.e.c. | 13 |
| Office administrative, office support and other business support activities | 9 |
| Other manufacturing | 8 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 8 |
| 2025-11 | 9 |
| 2025-10 | 12 |
| 2025-09 | 11 |
| 2025-08 | 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 | 39 |
| 54m+ | 39 |
| 0-1m | 19 |
| 15m-54m | 11 |
| Other | 5 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| India | 370,535 |
| Japan | 296,117 |
| Germany | 160,727 |
| Saint Lucia | 124,680 |
| Canada | 100,565 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| India | 20,535 | 350,000 | +329,465 |
| Japan | 292,205 | 3,912 | -288,293 |
| Germany | 144,948 | 15,779 | -129,169 |
| Saint Lucia | 0 | 124,680 | +124,680 |
| Canada | 93,621 | 6,944 | -86,677 |
| United States | 16,940 | 72,992 | +56,052 |
| Czechia | 21,167 | 44,388 | +23,221 |
| Sweden | 16,700 | 42,545 | +25,845 |
| Poland | 43,098 | 8,163 | -34,935 |
| France | 29,893 | 8,489 | -21,404 |
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 | 11,622 |
| France | 3,706 |
| 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 | 0 | 11,622 | +11,622 |
| France | 0 | 3,706 | +3,706 |
| 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Air transport | 808,822 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 676,374 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 344,541 |
| Other | 17,659 |
| 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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air transport | 219,692 | 589,130 | +369,438 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 444,358 | 232,016 | -212,342 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 251,052 | 93,489 | -157,563 |
| Other | 2,331 | 15,328 | +12,997 |
| 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| London Heathrow Airport | 465,024 |
| Southampton | 316,417 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 305,735 |
| Portsmouth | 139,475 |
| East Midlands Airport | 117,014 |
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 | 45,225 | 419,799 | +374,574 |
| Southampton | 288,000 | 28,417 | -259,583 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 227,292 | 78,443 | -148,849 |
| Portsmouth | 12,193 | 127,282 | +115,089 |
| East Midlands Airport | 47,205 | 69,809 | +22,604 |
| ZLC | 50,430 | 50,044 | -386 |
| London Stansted Airport | 59,100 | 30,164 | -28,936 |
| London Gateway Port | 35,994 | 23,802 | -12,192 |
| Dover | 51,044 | 2,386 | -48,658 |
| Middlesbrough | 29,696 | 2,468 | -27,228 |
Quick facts
HS code: 851529
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Other types of welding machines not listed elsewhere