Import/export HS code 85158010: Machines for treating metals
Machines specifically designed for heating or treating 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Germany | 5,511,458 |
| South Korea | 4,055,009 |
| China | 2,541,688 |
| Italy | 1,787,187 |
| Netherlands | 728,813 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Germany | 2,508,718 | 3,002,740 | +494,022 |
| South Korea | 4,055,009 | 0 | -4,055,009 |
| China | 1,193,740 | 1,347,948 | +154,208 |
| Italy | 802,245 | 984,942 | +182,697 |
| Netherlands | 453,777 | 275,036 | -178,741 |
| Switzerland | 190,169 | 74,077 | -116,092 |
| France | 17,866 | 190,226 | +172,360 |
| Spain | 132,751 | 37,159 | -95,592 |
| United States | 127,251 | 0 | -127,251 |
| Czechia | 124,537 | 0 | -124,537 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Germany | 5,492,848 |
| South Korea | 4,055,009 |
| China | 2,977,400 |
| Italy | 1,562,613 |
| Netherlands | 624,086 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Germany | 2,538,180 | 2,954,668 | +416,488 |
| South Korea | 4,055,009 | 0 | -4,055,009 |
| China | 1,205,686 | 1,771,714 | +566,028 |
| Italy | 864,175 | 698,438 | -165,737 |
| Netherlands | 455,922 | 168,164 | -287,758 |
| Japan | 28,434 | 287,455 | +259,021 |
| Switzerland | 183,861 | 75,341 | -108,520 |
| United States | 163,051 | 37,588 | -125,463 |
| Spain | 132,751 | 37,102 | -95,649 |
| Poland | 27,459 | 59,866 | +32,407 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear | 8 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 7 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 7 |
| West Midlands | 7 |
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear | 5 | 3 | -2 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 6 | 4 | -2 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 4 | 5 | +1 |
| West Midlands | 4 | 5 | +1 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 2 | 4 | +2 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 3 | 2 | -1 |
| Greater Manchester | 1 | 3 | +2 |
| Essex | 1 | 3 | +2 |
| Inner London - West | 3 | 0 | -3 |
| Outer London - East and North East | 2 | 1 | -1 |
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) | 6,923,652 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 6,736,355 |
| Air transport | 2,425,821 |
| Other | 4,461 |
| Road transport | 945 |
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) | 5,720,742 | 1,202,910 | -4,517,832 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 2,765,442 | 3,970,913 | +1,205,471 |
| Air transport | 1,293,112 | 1,132,709 | -160,403 |
| Other | 360 | 4,101 | +3,741 |
| Road transport | 945 | 0 | -945 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Tyne | 4,349,667 |
| Dover | 3,813,148 |
| Eurotunnel | 1,951,307 |
| Felixstowe | 1,045,360 |
| Birmingham Airport | 1,042,503 |
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 | 4,349,667 | 0 | -4,349,667 |
| Dover | 1,870,355 | 1,942,793 | +72,438 |
| Eurotunnel | 263,000 | 1,688,307 | +1,425,307 |
| Felixstowe | 401,411 | 643,949 | +242,538 |
| Birmingham Airport | 519,261 | 523,242 | +3,981 |
| Thamesport | 412,258 | 254,866 | -157,392 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 413,799 | 229,477 | -184,322 |
| Southampton | 480,829 | 87,765 | -393,064 |
| Immingham Docks | 396,670 | 0 | -396,670 |
| East Midlands Airport | 186,890 | 206,747 | +19,857 |
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
|
25 |
|
Manufacture of machinery and equipment n.e.c.
|
10 |
|
Manufacture of fabricated metal products, except machinery and equipment
|
8 |
|
Other manufacturing
|
7 |
|
Repair and installation of machinery and equipment
|
6 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-05 | 8 |
| 2026-04 | 7 |
| 2026-03 | 14 |
| 2026-02 | 10 |
| 2026-01 | 8 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| FREEFORM FABRICATION LIMITED | 44 |
| WELWYN TOOL GROUP LIMITED | 28 |
| COOKSON PRECIOUS METALS LIMITED | 26 |
| KERF DEVELOPMENTS LIMITED | 23 |
| HEWITT JEWELLERY EQUIPMENT LIMITED | 21 |
| PI-KEM LIMITED | 20 |
| WELDFAST (UK) LIMITED | 20 |
| TRUMPF LIMITED | 19 |
| TLM LASER LIMITED | 19 |
| JOHN COTTON GROUP LIMITED | 18 |
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+ | 30 |
| 0-1m | 10 |
| 15m-54m | 8 |
| Other | 2 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| China | 2,074,233 |
| Ireland | 1,984,856 |
| Germany | 1,873,189 |
| United States | 1,588,747 |
| Mexico | 476,598 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| China | 2,700 | 2,071,533 | +2,068,833 |
| Ireland | 1,794,005 | 190,851 | -1,603,154 |
| Germany | 570,070 | 1,303,119 | +733,049 |
| United States | 308,824 | 1,279,923 | +971,099 |
| Mexico | 173,370 | 303,228 | +129,858 |
| United Arab Emirates | 121,577 | 222,840 | +101,263 |
| France | 201,983 | 50,515 | -151,468 |
| Poland | 106,481 | 61,974 | -44,507 |
| Italy | 0 | 147,962 | +147,962 |
| Belgium | 20,165 | 50,206 | +30,041 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Ireland | 2,238 |
| XI | 375 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ireland | 0 | 2,238 | +2,238 |
| XI | 0 | 375 | +375 |
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) | 4,683,389 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 2,545,112 |
| Air transport | 2,128,377 |
| Other | 9,034 |
| Road transport | 3,350 |
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) | 2,636,178 | 2,047,211 | -588,967 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 2,051 | 2,543,061 | +2,541,010 |
| Air transport | 883,373 | 1,245,004 | +361,631 |
| Other | 0 | 9,034 | +9,034 |
| Road transport | 2,000 | 1,350 | -650 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 2,333,809 |
| London Gateway Port | 2,070,904 |
| Milford | 1,216,083 |
| Holyhead | 899,420 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 835,923 |
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 | 801,229 | 1,532,580 | +731,351 |
| London Gateway Port | 0 | 2,070,904 | +2,070,904 |
| Milford | 873,269 | 342,814 | -530,455 |
| Holyhead | 885,024 | 14,396 | -870,628 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 543,503 | 292,420 | -251,083 |
| Glasgow Airport | 2,500 | 492,760 | +490,260 |
| Southampton | 38 | 472,157 | +472,119 |
| East Midlands Airport | 169,731 | 229,931 | +60,200 |
| Heysham | 19,837 | 157,421 | +137,584 |
| Edinburgh Airport | 100,577 | 50,000 | -50,577 |
Quick facts
HS code: 85158010
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Machines specifically designed for heating or treating metals