Import/export HS code 851590: Parts of welding and soldering machines
Spare parts for welding, soldering, or cutting machines
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Netherlands | 52,724,598 |
| Germany | 37,358,922 |
| South Korea | 22,183,414 |
| United States | 13,603,939 |
| France | 9,375,177 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Netherlands | 3,895,302 | 48,829,296 | +44,933,994 |
| Germany | 16,213,016 | 21,145,906 | +4,932,890 |
| South Korea | 21,823,667 | 359,747 | -21,463,920 |
| United States | 6,787,374 | 6,816,565 | +29,191 |
| France | 4,650,736 | 4,724,441 | +73,705 |
| China | 3,578,209 | 3,055,992 | -522,217 |
| Austria | 3,101,717 | 3,319,392 | +217,675 |
| Italy | 3,107,939 | 2,925,802 | -182,137 |
| Spain | 2,064,112 | 2,843,171 | +779,059 |
| Switzerland | 2,331,992 | 2,521,488 | +189,496 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Netherlands | 50,671,503 |
| Germany | 25,806,146 |
| South Korea | 21,892,564 |
| United States | 19,863,103 |
| China | 11,200,006 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Netherlands | 3,105,757 | 47,565,746 | +44,459,989 |
| Germany | 12,125,612 | 13,680,534 | +1,554,922 |
| South Korea | 21,779,548 | 113,016 | -21,666,532 |
| United States | 9,597,449 | 10,265,654 | +668,205 |
| China | 4,891,821 | 6,308,185 | +1,416,364 |
| France | 3,186,401 | 3,145,322 | -41,079 |
| Austria | 2,770,606 | 3,059,475 | +288,869 |
| Italy | 2,631,751 | 3,106,743 | +474,992 |
| Switzerland | 2,395,999 | 2,678,298 | +282,299 |
| Spain | 2,038,580 | 2,764,669 | +726,089 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| West Midlands | 72 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 59 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 53 |
| West Yorkshire | 53 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 51 |
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 | 50 | 52 | +2 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 38 | 43 | +5 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 41 | 40 | -1 |
| West Yorkshire | 39 | 34 | -5 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 31 | 37 | +6 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 38 | 35 | -3 |
| Inner London - West | 35 | 34 | -1 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 34 | 41 | +7 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 33 | 36 | +3 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 34 | 36 | +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) | 93,085,461 |
| Air transport | 50,817,062 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 40,779,788 |
| Rail transport | 1,466,187 |
| Other | 1,009,839 |
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) | 21,611,746 | 71,473,715 | +49,861,969 |
| Air transport | 24,281,546 | 26,535,516 | +2,253,970 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 30,863,952 | 9,915,836 | -20,948,116 |
| Rail transport | 252,630 | 1,213,557 | +960,927 |
| Other | 534,573 | 475,266 | -59,307 |
| Road transport | 532,453 | 310,771 | -221,682 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Immingham Docks | 47,406,905 |
| Dover | 23,772,862 |
| East Midlands Airport | 20,642,783 |
| Middlesbrough | 20,038,740 |
| Eurotunnel | 16,483,212 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Immingham Docks | 776,022 | 46,630,883 | +45,854,861 |
| Dover | 10,597,581 | 13,175,281 | +2,577,700 |
| East Midlands Airport | 10,183,313 | 10,459,470 | +276,157 |
| Middlesbrough | 19,229,568 | 809,172 | -18,420,396 |
| Eurotunnel | 7,854,554 | 8,628,658 | +774,104 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 6,693,130 | 6,023,208 | -669,922 |
| Birmingham Airport | 2,557,375 | 3,853,620 | +1,296,245 |
| London Stansted Airport | 2,529,527 | 3,332,505 | +802,978 |
| London Gateway Port | 2,473,457 | 3,010,306 | +536,849 |
| Southampton | 3,675,011 | 1,240,705 | -2,434,306 |
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 | 266 |
| Manufacture of fabricated metal products, except machinery and equipment | 130 |
| Manufacture of machinery and equipment n.e.c. | 114 |
| Other manufacturing | 75 |
| Repair and installation of machinery and equipment | 61 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-04 | 222 |
| 2026-03 | 216 |
| 2026-02 | 202 |
| 2026-01 | 186 |
| 2025-12 | 220 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| OK INTERNATIONAL LIMITED | 124 |
| FUJIKURA EUROPE LIMITED | 124 |
| WELWYN TOOL GROUP LIMITED | 124 |
| TELSONIC (U.K.) LIMITED | 123 |
| FURUKAWA ELECTRIC EUROPE LTD | 123 |
| WELDFAST (UK) LIMITED | 122 |
| CUSHWAY-SCHMIDT LIMITED | 120 |
| PARWELD LIMITED | 115 |
| DENGENSHA EUROPE LIMITED | 114 |
| PROSPOT LIMITED | 109 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 436 |
| 54m+ | 404 |
| 15m-54m | 115 |
| 0-1m | 98 |
| Other | 69 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Germany | 6,719,631 |
| United States | 6,678,440 |
| Japan | 4,164,061 |
| Netherlands | 4,021,853 |
| India | 4,019,584 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Germany | 3,642,645 | 3,076,986 | -565,659 |
| United States | 3,769,611 | 2,908,829 | -860,782 |
| Japan | 512,983 | 3,651,078 | +3,138,095 |
| Netherlands | 2,056,594 | 1,965,259 | -91,335 |
| India | 1,227,539 | 2,792,045 | +1,564,506 |
| France | 1,237,122 | 1,575,653 | +338,531 |
| United Arab Emirates | 1,919,295 | 813,344 | -1,105,951 |
| Ireland | 1,210,923 | 1,352,734 | +141,811 |
| Italy | 1,244,545 | 834,186 | -410,359 |
| Saudi Arabia | 1,207,390 | 801,172 | -406,218 |
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 | 332,756 |
| Germany | 54,487 |
| Czechia | 16,083 |
| XI | 7,614 |
| United States | 1,471 |
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 | 185,226 | 147,530 | -37,696 |
| Germany | 28,532 | 25,955 | -2,577 |
| Czechia | 6,851 | 9,232 | +2,381 |
| XI | 3,366 | 4,248 | +882 |
| United States | 456 | 1,015 | +559 |
| Italy | 13 | 899 | +886 |
| France | 710 | 167 | -543 |
| Sweden | 0 | 837 | +837 |
| India | 274 | 318 | +44 |
| Sri Lanka | 122 | 110 | -12 |
Export volume by transport
What this shows: Export value by transport mode used to ship goods from the UK.
Top 5 values
| Transport | £ |
|---|---|
| Air transport | 36,431,557 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 15,357,547 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 6,853,783 |
| Other | 426,319 |
| Road transport | 26,277 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air transport | 18,426,792 | 18,004,765 | -422,027 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 7,543,315 | 7,814,232 | +270,917 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,918,835 | 4,934,948 | +3,016,113 |
| Other | 231,850 | 194,469 | -37,381 |
| Road transport | 20,511 | 5,766 | -14,745 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| East Midlands Airport | 13,256,591 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 11,144,181 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 9,211,671 |
| ZLC | 3,917,123 |
| London Stansted Airport | 3,833,792 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| East Midlands Airport | 7,213,110 | 6,043,481 | -1,169,629 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 5,562,327 | 5,581,854 | +19,527 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 3,219,998 | 5,991,673 | +2,771,675 |
| ZLC | 1,984,930 | 1,932,193 | -52,737 |
| London Stansted Airport | 1,597,369 | 2,236,423 | +639,054 |
| London Gateway Port | 919,121 | 2,643,300 | +1,724,179 |
| Glasgow Airport | 2,196,103 | 674,001 | -1,522,102 |
| Manchester Airport | 2,077,529 | 638,061 | -1,439,468 |
| Immingham Docks | 793,451 | 1,370,084 | +576,633 |
| Dover | 847,204 | 1,012,508 | +165,304 |
Related HS codes
What this shows: Sibling or child HS codes in the same classification branch.
Quick facts
HS code: 851590
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Spare parts for welding, soldering, or cutting machines