Import/export HS code 851580: Various metal treatment machines
Other machines used for treating metals, such as heating or spraying
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- It helps you understand the market size for your product in the UK.
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* 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 | 34,519,057 |
| Germany | 21,597,919 |
| Japan | 14,145,916 |
| Switzerland | 8,607,933 |
| Italy | 8,271,867 |
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 | 4,905,713 | 29,613,344 | +24,707,631 |
| Germany | 9,365,094 | 12,232,825 | +2,867,731 |
| Japan | 11,024,828 | 3,121,088 | -7,903,740 |
| Switzerland | 3,051,343 | 5,556,590 | +2,505,247 |
| Italy | 2,985,479 | 5,286,388 | +2,300,909 |
| South Korea | 6,787,367 | 552,024 | -6,235,343 |
| United States | 4,065,501 | 1,892,358 | -2,173,143 |
| Spain | 604,080 | 2,414,620 | +1,810,540 |
| Czechia | 1,007,848 | 1,362,907 | +355,059 |
| Netherlands | 635,900 | 1,259,228 | +623,328 |
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 | 45,590,261 |
| Germany | 19,126,544 |
| Switzerland | 10,313,640 |
| Japan | 8,360,477 |
| Italy | 8,314,865 |
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 | 13,417,881 | 32,172,380 | +18,754,499 |
| Germany | 8,270,823 | 10,855,721 | +2,584,898 |
| Switzerland | 3,688,450 | 6,625,190 | +2,936,740 |
| Japan | 3,694,975 | 4,665,502 | +970,527 |
| Italy | 3,076,064 | 5,238,801 | +2,162,737 |
| South Korea | 6,840,944 | 400,342 | -6,440,602 |
| United States | 4,258,196 | 2,028,350 | -2,229,846 |
| Czechia | 779,144 | 1,267,888 | +488,744 |
| Spain | 582,559 | 1,332,278 | +749,719 |
| United Kingdom | 1,312,233 | 372,276 | -939,957 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| West Midlands | 39 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 34 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 28 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 25 |
| Inner London - West | 25 |
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 | 25 | 25 | +0 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 26 | 20 | -6 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 18 | 16 | -2 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 16 | 15 | -1 |
| Inner London - West | 20 | 12 | -8 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 15 | 16 | +1 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 18 | 13 | -5 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 14 | 15 | +1 |
| Greater Manchester | 16 | 14 | -2 |
| West Yorkshire | 14 | 16 | +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) | 49,879,606 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 46,075,005 |
| Air transport | 23,512,511 |
| Road transport | 1,704,347 |
| Other | 70,072 |
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) | 16,128,699 | 33,750,907 | +17,622,208 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 21,817,776 | 24,257,229 | +2,439,453 |
| Air transport | 12,198,573 | 11,313,938 | -884,635 |
| Road transport | 357,365 | 1,346,982 | +989,617 |
| Other | 30,451 | 39,621 | +9,170 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Tyne | 37,757,554 |
| Dover | 21,644,580 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 12,404,092 |
| Eurotunnel | 7,199,816 |
| Felixstowe | 5,214,543 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tyne | 12,750,126 | 25,007,428 | +12,257,302 |
| Dover | 7,526,675 | 14,117,905 | +6,591,230 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 7,274,658 | 5,129,434 | -2,145,224 |
| Eurotunnel | 1,822,949 | 5,376,867 | +3,553,918 |
| Felixstowe | 3,005,898 | 2,208,645 | -797,253 |
| London Gateway Port | 3,112,552 | 1,962,337 | -1,150,215 |
| East Midlands Airport | 2,281,449 | 2,792,486 | +511,037 |
| Thamesport | 2,583,626 | 2,202,000 | -381,626 |
| Southampton | 2,181,760 | 1,768,412 | -413,348 |
| ZLC | 988,781 | 2,491,601 | +1,502,820 |
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
|
137 |
|
Other manufacturing
|
56 |
|
Manufacture of machinery and equipment n.e.c.
|
50 |
|
Manufacture of fabricated metal products, except machinery and equipment
|
37 |
|
Manufacture of rubber and plastic products
|
33 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-05 | 60 |
| 2026-04 | 64 |
| 2026-03 | 72 |
| 2026-02 | 72 |
| 2026-01 | 52 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| FUJIKURA EUROPE LIMITED | 125 |
| WELWYN TOOL GROUP LIMITED | 125 |
| FURUKAWA ELECTRIC EUROPE LTD | 96 |
| GEORGE FISCHER SALES LIMITED | 92 |
| TELSONIC (U.K.) LIMITED | 81 |
| LANCASTRIA LLP | 77 |
| HAFFNER LTD | 71 |
| JOHN COTTON GROUP LIMITED | 65 |
| MAKITA (UK) LIMITED | 60 |
| THORLABS LIMITED | 48 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 232 |
| 54m+ | 177 |
| 0-1m | 77 |
| 15m-54m | 58 |
| Other | 37 |
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 | 19,719,936 |
| Ireland | 5,043,123 |
| Germany | 4,918,641 |
| China | 3,930,050 |
| Poland | 1,599,241 |
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 | 7,379,028 | 12,340,908 | +4,961,880 |
| Ireland | 2,654,489 | 2,388,634 | -265,855 |
| Germany | 1,688,840 | 3,229,801 | +1,540,961 |
| China | 958,734 | 2,971,316 | +2,012,582 |
| Poland | 216,787 | 1,382,454 | +1,165,667 |
| Mexico | 274,204 | 1,168,954 | +894,750 |
| Belgium | 562,686 | 750,956 | +188,270 |
| Switzerland | 681,161 | 553,046 | -128,115 |
| Italy | 629,329 | 564,190 | -65,139 |
| France | 576,668 | 564,984 | -11,684 |
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 | 26,669 |
| XI | 2,757 |
| Ireland | 2,238 |
| Germany | 1,744 |
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 | 16,227 | 10,442 | -5,785 |
| XI | 1,210 | 1,547 | +337 |
| Ireland | 0 | 2,238 | +2,238 |
| Germany | 1,486 | 258 | -1,228 |
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) | 21,910,900 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 17,156,200 |
| Air transport | 15,052,559 |
| Other | 39,829 |
| Road transport | 12,311 |
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) | 6,855,782 | 15,055,118 | +8,199,336 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 7,200,365 | 9,955,835 | +2,755,470 |
| Air transport | 7,831,688 | 7,220,871 | -610,817 |
| Other | 18,923 | 20,906 | +1,983 |
| Road transport | 2,000 | 10,311 | +8,311 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Southampton | 14,312,593 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 10,111,443 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 5,041,613 |
| London Gateway Port | 4,279,533 |
| East Midlands Airport | 3,416,506 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Southampton | 5,462,083 | 8,850,510 | +3,388,427 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 3,742,303 | 6,369,140 | +2,626,837 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 2,821,755 | 2,219,858 | -601,897 |
| London Gateway Port | 352,574 | 3,926,959 | +3,574,385 |
| East Midlands Airport | 1,735,110 | 1,681,396 | -53,714 |
| Holyhead | 1,520,058 | 1,171,961 | -348,097 |
| Liverpool Docks | 699,060 | 1,367,628 | +668,568 |
| Manchester Airport | 1,181,762 | 819,118 | -362,644 |
| ZLC | 766,800 | 1,040,721 | +273,921 |
| London Stansted Airport | 1,075,769 | 721,875 | -353,894 |
Related HS codes
What this shows: Sibling or child HS codes in the same classification branch.
Quick facts
HS code: 851580
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Other machines used for treating metals, such as heating or spraying