Import/export HS code 851531: Automatic brazing machines
Fully or partly automatic machines for brazing 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 | 14,760,580 |
| China | 14,296,432 |
| Germany | 9,411,356 |
| Netherlands | 6,992,851 |
| Finland | 5,861,105 |
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 | 5,973,860 | 8,786,720 | +2,812,860 |
| China | 8,978,063 | 5,318,369 | -3,659,694 |
| Germany | 4,940,465 | 4,470,891 | -469,574 |
| Netherlands | 3,718,772 | 3,274,079 | -444,693 |
| Finland | 3,293,730 | 2,567,375 | -726,355 |
| Norway | 5,300,162 | 23,705 | -5,276,457 |
| Denmark | 1,556,965 | 3,067,719 | +1,510,754 |
| Austria | 2,034,493 | 2,516,651 | +482,158 |
| Spain | 3,896,145 | 300,459 | -3,595,686 |
| Italy | 1,101,440 | 2,467,150 | +1,365,710 |
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 | 15,250,107 |
| France | 8,930,844 |
| Germany | 8,504,832 |
| Finland | 5,857,071 |
| United States | 5,382,698 |
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 | 9,059,036 | 6,191,071 | -2,867,965 |
| France | 5,251,923 | 3,678,921 | -1,573,002 |
| Germany | 4,163,896 | 4,340,936 | +177,040 |
| Finland | 3,289,696 | 2,567,375 | -722,321 |
| United States | 3,515,634 | 1,867,064 | -1,648,570 |
| Spain | 3,880,675 | 1,406,668 | -2,474,007 |
| Norway | 5,254,000 | 0 | -5,254,000 |
| Austria | 2,574,604 | 2,397,589 | -177,015 |
| Italy | 852,119 | 3,799,563 | +2,947,444 |
| Netherlands | 1,667,659 | 2,898,206 | +1,230,547 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 16 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 13 |
| West Midlands | 13 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 11 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 11 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 10 | 13 | +3 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 11 | 8 | -3 |
| West Midlands | 7 | 9 | +2 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 8 | 9 | +1 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 8 | 6 | -2 |
| Greater Manchester | 7 | 6 | -1 |
| Inner London - West | 4 | 7 | +3 |
| Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear | 7 | 7 | +0 |
| West Yorkshire | 5 | 3 | -2 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 4 | 6 | +2 |
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) | 51,329,140 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 28,578,875 |
| Air transport | 10,632,398 |
| Other | 1,062,457 |
| Road transport | 155,410 |
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) | 27,731,666 | 23,597,474 | -4,134,192 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 19,352,661 | 9,226,214 | -10,126,447 |
| Air transport | 4,763,093 | 5,869,305 | +1,106,212 |
| Other | 344,348 | 718,109 | +373,761 |
| Road transport | 79,410 | 76,000 | -3,410 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover | 23,734,237 |
| Immingham Docks | 12,262,611 |
| Eurotunnel | 12,020,606 |
| Felixstowe | 6,593,336 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 4,183,733 |
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 | 15,329,355 | 8,404,882 | -6,924,473 |
| Immingham Docks | 8,917,122 | 3,345,489 | -5,571,633 |
| Eurotunnel | 3,898,661 | 8,121,945 | +4,223,284 |
| Felixstowe | 4,128,292 | 2,465,044 | -1,663,248 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 2,064,709 | 2,119,024 | +54,315 |
| Liverpool Docks | 3,951,125 | 83,778 | -3,867,347 |
| Birmingham Airport | 1,598,786 | 1,864,420 | +265,634 |
| London Gateway Port | 423,914 | 2,905,092 | +2,481,178 |
| East Midlands Airport | 1,404,760 | 1,881,673 | +476,913 |
| Thamesport | 1,690,406 | 1,447,733 | -242,673 |
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 | 56 |
| Manufacture of machinery and equipment n.e.c. | 30 |
| Manufacture of fabricated metal products, except machinery and equipment | 29 |
| Architectural and engineering activities; technical testing and analysis | 18 |
| Office administrative, office support and other business support activities | 17 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-04 | 35 |
| 2026-03 | 28 |
| 2026-02 | 22 |
| 2026-01 | 27 |
| 2025-12 | 33 |
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 | 100 |
| 54m+ | 65 |
| 0-1m | 28 |
| 15m-54m | 21 |
| Other | 14 |
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 | 4,789,317 |
| Ireland | 4,595,292 |
| Netherlands | 3,506,440 |
| France | 2,671,071 |
| Germany | 2,356,086 |
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 | 2,002,887 | 2,786,430 | +783,543 |
| Ireland | 2,221,898 | 2,373,394 | +151,496 |
| Netherlands | 2,127,625 | 1,378,815 | -748,810 |
| France | 813,305 | 1,857,766 | +1,044,461 |
| Germany | 466,337 | 1,889,749 | +1,423,412 |
| Norway | 872,673 | 559,317 | -313,356 |
| Sweden | 539,469 | 783,682 | +244,213 |
| Spain | 563,941 | 753,017 | +189,076 |
| Slovakia | 1,230,844 | 2,205 | -1,228,639 |
| Saudi Arabia | 279,032 | 618,933 | +339,901 |
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 | 261,048 |
| Italy | 8,189 |
| Ireland | 5,401 |
| Hungary | 641 |
| Slovenia | 156 |
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 | 131,657 | 129,391 | -2,266 |
| Italy | 5,055 | 3,134 | -1,921 |
| Ireland | 4,997 | 404 | -4,593 |
| Hungary | 0 | 641 | +641 |
| Slovenia | 0 | 156 | +156 |
| France | 0 | 139 | +139 |
| Germany | 0 | 137 | +137 |
| Taiwan | 45 | 0 | -45 |
| Poland | 0 | 22 | +22 |
| India | 3 | 0 | -3 |
Export volume by transport
What this shows: Export value by transport mode used to ship goods from the UK.
Top 5 values
| Transport | £ |
|---|---|
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 20,622,334 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 6,610,820 |
| Air transport | 5,663,589 |
| Other | 276,448 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 9,167,366 | 11,454,968 | +2,287,602 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 3,146,524 | 3,464,296 | +317,772 |
| Air transport | 2,660,426 | 3,003,163 | +342,737 |
| Other | 141,757 | 134,691 | -7,066 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 14,844,952 |
| Holyhead | 3,745,204 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 2,724,904 |
| Southampton | 2,654,137 |
| Grangemouth Docks | 1,375,811 |
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 | 6,480,967 | 8,363,985 | +1,883,018 |
| Holyhead | 1,620,719 | 2,124,485 | +503,766 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 944,897 | 1,780,007 | +835,110 |
| Southampton | 590,053 | 2,064,084 | +1,474,031 |
| Grangemouth Docks | 649,623 | 726,188 | +76,565 |
| Immingham Docks | 434,619 | 650,399 | +215,780 |
| East Midlands Airport | 459,332 | 455,577 | -3,755 |
| ZLC | 467,548 | 362,726 | -104,822 |
| Felixstowe | 686,928 | 26,672 | -660,256 |
| London Gateway Port | 415,464 | 138,403 | -277,061 |
Quick facts
HS code: 851531
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Fully or partly automatic machines for brazing metals