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 | 3,980,511 |
| Germany | 2,979,362 |
| United States | 922,108 |
| Romania | 722,548 |
| Italy | 502,639 |
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 | 2,288,800 | 1,691,711 | -597,089 |
| Germany | 1,658,223 | 1,321,139 | -337,084 |
| United States | 248,010 | 674,098 | +426,088 |
| Romania | 722,548 | 0 | -722,548 |
| Italy | 276,523 | 226,116 | -50,407 |
| Poland | 243,522 | 3,381 | -240,141 |
| France | 108,256 | 80,083 | -28,173 |
| Denmark | 64,317 | 110,377 | +46,060 |
| 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 | 4,020,205 |
| Germany | 3,075,089 |
| United States | 815,096 |
| Romania | 722,548 |
| Italy | 546,618 |
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 | 2,303,801 | 1,716,404 | -587,397 |
| Germany | 1,761,164 | 1,313,925 | -447,239 |
| United States | 140,904 | 674,192 | +533,288 |
| Romania | 722,548 | 0 | -722,548 |
| Italy | 272,843 | 273,775 | +932 |
| United Kingdom | 165,617 | 58,967 | -106,650 |
| Poland | 203,004 | 11,288 | -191,716 |
| Denmark | 71,146 | 121,523 | +50,377 |
| Bulgaria | 38,695 | 19,856 | -18,839 |
| France | 25,064 | 28,463 | +3,399 |
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 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 3 | 1 | -2 |
| Gloucestershire and Wiltshire | 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 4,539,990 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 4,449,235 |
| Air transport | 1,082,306 |
| 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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 2,942,720 | 1,597,270 | -1,345,450 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 2,271,330 | 2,177,905 | -93,425 |
| Air transport | 553,801 | 528,505 | -25,296 |
| Rail transport | 59,126 | 0 | -59,126 |
| Road transport | 12,259 | 1,629 | -10,630 |
| Other | 354 | 2,631 | +2,277 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Felixstowe | 4,292,682 |
| Dover | 3,504,928 |
| Liverpool Docks | 453,191 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 381,888 |
| Eurotunnel | 300,227 |
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 | 2,178,433 | 2,114,249 | -64,184 |
| Dover | 2,688,468 | 816,460 | -1,872,008 |
| Liverpool Docks | 1,544 | 451,647 | +450,103 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 214,380 | 167,508 | -46,872 |
| Eurotunnel | 126,628 | 173,599 | +46,971 |
| East Midlands Airport | 136,594 | 115,137 | -21,457 |
| London Stansted Airport | 105,833 | 72,229 | -33,604 |
| Thamesport | 38,745 | 59,952 | +21,207 |
| Birmingham Airport | 38,996 | 50,402 | +11,406 |
| 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 | 37 |
| 54m+ | 36 |
| 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 | 3,471,841 |
| India | 359,653 |
| Germany | 154,638 |
| Saint Lucia | 124,680 |
| Ireland | 86,251 |
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 | 11,955 | 3,459,886 | +3,447,931 |
| India | 9,653 | 350,000 | +340,347 |
| Germany | 136,692 | 17,946 | -118,746 |
| Saint Lucia | 0 | 124,680 | +124,680 |
| Ireland | 19,681 | 66,570 | +46,889 |
| Czechia | 52,280 | 18,771 | -33,509 |
| Sweden | 16,700 | 48,040 | +31,340 |
| Poland | 47,239 | 4,022 | -43,217 |
| France | 28,916 | 12,811 | -16,105 |
| Spain | 18,912 | 21,810 | +2,898 |
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 | 801,750 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 401,110 |
| 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) | 78,606 | 3,590,176 | +3,511,570 |
| Air transport | 232,186 | 569,564 | +337,378 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 265,587 | 135,523 | -130,064 |
| 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 | 5,049 | 127,640 | +122,591 |
| ZLC | 72,565 | 45,813 | -26,752 |
| East Midlands Airport | 54,286 | 44,732 | -9,554 |
| London Stansted Airport | 50,028 | 30,328 | -19,700 |
| London Gateway Port | 35,994 | 23,802 | -12,192 |
| Holyhead | 9,024 | 46,537 | +37,513 |
Quick facts
HS code: 851529
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Other types of welding machines not listed elsewhere