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 | 14,934,018 |
| China | 12,633,626 |
| Germany | 8,603,238 |
| Netherlands | 6,655,868 |
| South Korea | 6,009,785 |
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 | 6,962,097 | 7,971,921 | +1,009,824 |
| China | 8,743,395 | 3,890,231 | -4,853,164 |
| Germany | 5,118,169 | 3,485,069 | -1,633,100 |
| Netherlands | 4,818,655 | 1,837,213 | -2,981,442 |
| South Korea | 6,009,785 | 0 | -6,009,785 |
| Finland | 3,092,669 | 2,446,098 | -646,571 |
| Norway | 5,300,162 | 23,705 | -5,276,457 |
| Spain | 3,896,145 | 9,257 | -3,886,888 |
| Denmark | 1,643,991 | 2,120,409 | +476,418 |
| Austria | 1,961,378 | 1,097,129 | -864,249 |
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 | 13,280,453 |
| France | 8,667,217 |
| Germany | 7,624,461 |
| South Korea | 6,009,785 |
| Finland | 5,534,733 |
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 | 8,829,122 | 4,451,331 | -4,377,791 |
| France | 5,689,039 | 2,978,178 | -2,710,861 |
| Germany | 4,403,044 | 3,221,417 | -1,181,627 |
| South Korea | 6,009,785 | 0 | -6,009,785 |
| Finland | 3,088,635 | 2,446,098 | -642,537 |
| Spain | 4,411,788 | 1,097,997 | -3,313,791 |
| Norway | 5,254,000 | 0 | -5,254,000 |
| Netherlands | 2,866,084 | 2,253,432 | -612,652 |
| United States | 3,187,389 | 1,667,151 | -1,520,238 |
| Italy | 826,991 | 3,233,155 | +2,406,164 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| West Midlands | 13 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 12 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 12 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 11 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 10 |
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 | 8 | 10 | +2 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 10 | 9 | -1 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 10 | 7 | -3 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 8 | 9 | +1 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 7 | 7 | +0 |
| Greater Manchester | 8 | 5 | -3 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 6 | 5 | -1 |
| Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear | 8 | 7 | -1 |
| West Yorkshire | 6 | 3 | -3 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 5 | 5 | +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) | 48,650,185 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 29,618,188 |
| Air transport | 9,432,549 |
| Other | 658,696 |
| Road transport | 79,410 |
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) | 29,748,986 | 18,901,199 | -10,847,787 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 22,905,245 | 6,712,943 | -16,192,302 |
| Air transport | 4,536,319 | 4,896,230 | +359,911 |
| Other | 380,169 | 278,527 | -101,642 |
| Road transport | 79,410 | 0 | -79,410 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover | 21,257,158 |
| Immingham Docks | 12,649,120 |
| Eurotunnel | 11,031,981 |
| Felixstowe | 6,234,862 |
| Middlesbrough | 5,996,413 |
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 | 15,987,606 | 5,269,552 | -10,718,054 |
| Immingham Docks | 10,646,663 | 2,002,457 | -8,644,206 |
| Eurotunnel | 3,627,454 | 7,404,527 | +3,777,073 |
| Felixstowe | 4,070,453 | 2,164,409 | -1,906,044 |
| Middlesbrough | 5,975,113 | 21,300 | -5,953,813 |
| Liverpool Docks | 3,951,125 | 83,778 | -3,867,347 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 2,331,090 | 1,262,923 | -1,068,167 |
| Birmingham Airport | 1,531,636 | 1,591,518 | +59,882 |
| Thamesport | 1,676,495 | 1,277,023 | -399,472 |
| East Midlands Airport | 1,498,758 | 1,272,951 | -225,807 |
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 | 55 |
| Manufacture of fabricated metal products, except machinery and equipment | 29 |
| Manufacture of machinery and equipment n.e.c. | 29 |
| Architectural and engineering activities; technical testing and analysis | 16 |
| Office administrative, office support and other business support activities | 14 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 27 |
| 2025-11 | 33 |
| 2025-10 | 39 |
| 2025-09 | 32 |
| 2025-08 | 38 |
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 | 95 |
| 54m+ | 65 |
| 0-1m | 26 |
| 15m-54m | 22 |
| Other | 9 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Ireland | 4,331,551 |
| United States | 4,080,714 |
| Netherlands | 3,105,615 |
| Germany | 1,686,362 |
| Spain | 1,373,534 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ireland | 2,534,759 | 1,796,792 | -737,967 |
| United States | 1,981,769 | 2,098,945 | +117,176 |
| Netherlands | 2,069,060 | 1,036,555 | -1,032,505 |
| Germany | 511,738 | 1,174,624 | +662,886 |
| Spain | 680,966 | 692,568 | +11,602 |
| France | 804,155 | 521,084 | -283,071 |
| Norway | 870,708 | 395,967 | -474,741 |
| Slovakia | 1,230,844 | 2,205 | -1,228,639 |
| Sweden | 525,267 | 432,048 | -93,219 |
| Saudi Arabia | 275,882 | 608,583 | +332,701 |
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 | 213,127 |
| Italy | 7,415 |
| Ireland | 5,401 |
| Hungary | 641 |
| Germany | 137 |
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 | 132,100 | 81,027 | -51,073 |
| Italy | 5,055 | 2,360 | -2,695 |
| Ireland | 4,997 | 404 | -4,593 |
| Hungary | 0 | 641 | +641 |
| 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) | 17,003,026 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 5,666,300 |
| Air transport | 4,869,490 |
| Other | 227,397 |
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) | 9,703,137 | 7,299,889 | -2,403,248 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 3,095,083 | 2,571,217 | -523,866 |
| Air transport | 2,656,469 | 2,213,021 | -443,448 |
| Other | 142,200 | 85,197 | -57,003 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 11,577,818 |
| Holyhead | 3,336,330 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 2,282,013 |
| Southampton | 2,175,150 |
| Grangemouth Docks | 1,125,971 |
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 | 6,591,035 | 4,986,783 | -1,604,252 |
| Holyhead | 1,710,649 | 1,625,681 | -84,968 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 902,388 | 1,379,625 | +477,237 |
| Southampton | 590,053 | 1,585,097 | +995,044 |
| Grangemouth Docks | 649,623 | 476,348 | -173,275 |
| East Midlands Airport | 486,122 | 312,553 | -173,569 |
| ZLC | 472,030 | 305,896 | -166,134 |
| Immingham Docks | 417,214 | 355,057 | -62,157 |
| Felixstowe | 662,230 | 83,923 | -578,307 |
| Liverpool Docks | 619,842 | 6,319 | -613,523 |
Quick facts
HS code: 851531
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Fully or partly automatic machines for brazing metals