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 | 6,011,090 |
| South Korea | 4,055,009 |
| China | 2,407,362 |
| Italy | 1,897,164 |
| Netherlands | 595,490 |
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 | 3,331,449 | 2,679,641 | -651,808 |
| South Korea | 4,055,009 | 0 | -4,055,009 |
| China | 994,260 | 1,413,102 | +418,842 |
| Italy | 850,710 | 1,046,454 | +195,744 |
| Netherlands | 449,043 | 146,447 | -302,596 |
| Switzerland | 132,318 | 131,928 | -390 |
| Turkey | 139,797 | 53,828 | -85,969 |
| Spain | 136,376 | 54,115 | -82,261 |
| France | 27,616 | 138,414 | +110,798 |
| United States | 159,310 | 2,034 | -157,276 |
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 | 5,874,897 |
| South Korea | 4,055,009 |
| China | 2,848,534 |
| Italy | 1,672,590 |
| Netherlands | 600,223 |
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 | 3,330,923 | 2,543,974 | -786,949 |
| South Korea | 4,055,009 | 0 | -4,055,009 |
| China | 999,720 | 1,848,814 | +849,094 |
| Italy | 912,640 | 759,950 | -152,690 |
| Netherlands | 452,220 | 148,003 | -304,217 |
| Japan | 28,434 | 287,455 | +259,021 |
| Switzerland | 126,010 | 133,192 | +7,182 |
| United States | 195,110 | 39,622 | -155,488 |
| Turkey | 139,797 | 53,828 | -85,969 |
| Spain | 136,376 | 54,058 | -82,318 |
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 | 9 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 7 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 7 |
| West Midlands | 7 |
| Greater Manchester | 5 |
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 | 5 | +0 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 5 | 4 | -1 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 4 | 5 | +1 |
| West Midlands | 4 | 6 | +2 |
| Greater Manchester | 2 | 3 | +1 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 2 | 3 | +1 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 3 | 2 | -1 |
| West Yorkshire | 4 | 1 | -3 |
| Essex | 1 | 3 | +2 |
| Inner London - West | 3 | 0 | -3 |
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) | 7,032,706 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 6,943,384 |
| Air transport | 2,497,164 |
| Road transport | 140,742 |
| Other | 4,733 |
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) | 5,595,445 | 1,437,261 | -4,158,184 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 3,529,352 | 3,414,032 | -115,320 |
| Air transport | 1,307,592 | 1,189,572 | -118,020 |
| Road transport | 140,742 | 0 | -140,742 |
| Other | 632 | 4,101 | +3,469 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover | 4,421,776 |
| Tyne | 4,349,667 |
| Eurotunnel | 1,569,649 |
| Birmingham Airport | 1,018,098 |
| Felixstowe | 997,496 |
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 | 2,610,505 | 1,811,271 | -799,234 |
| Tyne | 4,349,667 | 0 | -4,349,667 |
| Eurotunnel | 269,824 | 1,299,825 | +1,030,001 |
| Birmingham Airport | 487,444 | 530,654 | +43,210 |
| Felixstowe | 402,411 | 595,085 | +192,674 |
| Thamesport | 483,077 | 323,358 | -159,719 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 497,290 | 240,822 | -256,468 |
| Southampton | 284,913 | 252,424 | -32,489 |
| East Midlands Airport | 172,893 | 246,568 | +73,675 |
| Immingham Docks | 394,867 | 1,803 | -393,064 |
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 | 28 |
| Manufacture of fabricated metal products, except machinery and equipment | 9 |
| Manufacture of machinery and equipment n.e.c. | 9 |
| Other manufacturing | 8 |
| 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 |
|---|---|
| 2026-04 | 7 |
| 2026-03 | 14 |
| 2026-02 | 10 |
| 2026-01 | 8 |
| 2025-12 | 12 |
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 | 25 |
| KERF DEVELOPMENTS LIMITED | 23 |
| HEWITT JEWELLERY EQUIPMENT LIMITED | 21 |
| PI-KEM LIMITED | 20 |
| WELDFAST (UK) LIMITED | 20 |
| TLM LASER LIMITED | 19 |
| TRUMPF LIMITED | 18 |
| 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 | 41 |
| 54m+ | 31 |
| 0-1m | 10 |
| 15m-54m | 9 |
| 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 | 2,011,164 |
| Germany | 1,875,589 |
| United States | 1,435,959 |
| 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 | 1,820,313 | 190,851 | -1,629,462 |
| Germany | 548,694 | 1,326,895 | +778,201 |
| United States | 310,803 | 1,125,156 | +814,353 |
| Mexico | 173,370 | 303,228 | +129,858 |
| United Arab Emirates | 172,154 | 204,840 | +32,686 |
| Sweden | 299,831 | 0 | -299,831 |
| France | 203,998 | 50,515 | -153,483 |
| Poland | 8,443 | 160,012 | +151,569 |
| Italy | 0 | 147,071 | +147,071 |
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) | 4,711,993 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 2,844,943 |
| Air transport | 2,048,532 |
| Other | 9,034 |
| Road transport | 2,000 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 2,561,271 | 2,150,722 | -410,549 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 300,972 | 2,543,971 | +2,242,999 |
| Air transport | 909,614 | 1,138,918 | +229,304 |
| Other | 0 | 9,034 | +9,034 |
| Road transport | 2,000 | 0 | -2,000 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 2,336,105 |
| London Gateway Port | 2,070,904 |
| Milford | 1,216,083 |
| Holyhead | 925,728 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 834,163 |
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 | 712,844 | 1,623,261 | +910,417 |
| London Gateway Port | 0 | 2,070,904 | +2,070,904 |
| Milford | 873,269 | 342,814 | -530,455 |
| Holyhead | 911,332 | 14,396 | -896,936 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 542,032 | 292,131 | -249,901 |
| Southampton | 38 | 472,157 | +472,119 |
| East Midlands Airport | 109,720 | 302,869 | +193,149 |
| Immingham Docks | 334,496 | 12,830 | -321,666 |
| Glasgow Airport | 2,500 | 330,347 | +327,847 |
| Edinburgh Airport | 151,154 | 100,000 | -51,154 |
Quick facts
HS code: 85158010
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Machines specifically designed for heating or treating metals