Import/export HS code 85159080: Various machine parts
Other 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 | 52,641,289 |
| Germany | 37,048,926 |
| South Korea | 22,183,414 |
| United States | 11,583,252 |
| France | 9,334,006 |
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 | 3,854,313 | 48,786,976 | +44,932,663 |
| Germany | 16,124,105 | 20,924,821 | +4,800,716 |
| South Korea | 21,823,667 | 359,747 | -21,463,920 |
| United States | 5,638,789 | 5,944,463 | +305,674 |
| France | 4,637,068 | 4,696,938 | +59,870 |
| China | 3,496,093 | 2,979,874 | -516,219 |
| Austria | 3,016,611 | 3,225,917 | +209,306 |
| Italy | 3,057,129 | 2,872,019 | -185,110 |
| Switzerland | 2,182,549 | 2,432,764 | +250,215 |
| Spain | 1,817,822 | 2,750,332 | +932,510 |
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 | 50,648,512 |
| Germany | 25,506,775 |
| South Korea | 21,892,564 |
| United States | 17,702,124 |
| China | 11,032,000 |
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 | 3,087,811 | 47,560,701 | +44,472,890 |
| Germany | 12,030,046 | 13,476,729 | +1,446,683 |
| South Korea | 21,779,548 | 113,016 | -21,666,532 |
| United States | 8,379,105 | 9,323,019 | +943,914 |
| China | 4,805,999 | 6,226,001 | +1,420,002 |
| France | 3,184,124 | 3,142,134 | -41,990 |
| Italy | 2,589,192 | 3,075,592 | +486,400 |
| Austria | 2,685,500 | 2,968,764 | +283,264 |
| Switzerland | 2,256,042 | 2,589,477 | +333,435 |
| Spain | 1,782,259 | 2,656,603 | +874,344 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| West Midlands | 69 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 57 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 51 |
| West Yorkshire | 51 |
| Inner London - West | 50 |
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 | 48 | 49 | +1 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 37 | 41 | +4 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 40 | 38 | -2 |
| West Yorkshire | 38 | 33 | -5 |
| Inner London - West | 35 | 34 | -1 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 30 | 35 | +5 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 37 | 33 | -4 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 31 | 40 | +9 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 33 | 34 | +1 |
| 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) | 92,548,187 |
| Air transport | 47,883,846 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 40,471,422 |
| Rail transport | 1,466,187 |
| Other | 1,002,265 |
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) | 21,375,779 | 71,172,408 | +49,796,629 |
| Air transport | 22,564,756 | 25,319,090 | +2,754,334 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 30,782,964 | 9,688,458 | -21,094,506 |
| Rail transport | 252,630 | 1,213,557 | +960,927 |
| Other | 533,793 | 468,472 | -65,321 |
| Road transport | 473,102 | 230,660 | -242,442 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Immingham Docks | 47,309,309 |
| Dover | 23,651,705 |
| Middlesbrough | 20,038,740 |
| East Midlands Airport | 19,495,299 |
| Eurotunnel | 16,324,602 |
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 | 760,350 | 46,548,959 | +45,788,609 |
| Dover | 10,546,732 | 13,104,973 | +2,558,241 |
| Middlesbrough | 19,229,568 | 809,172 | -18,420,396 |
| East Midlands Airport | 9,438,264 | 10,057,035 | +618,771 |
| Eurotunnel | 7,790,497 | 8,534,105 | +743,608 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 6,548,524 | 5,739,796 | -808,728 |
| Birmingham Airport | 2,426,767 | 3,777,981 | +1,351,214 |
| London Stansted Airport | 2,382,603 | 3,047,322 | +664,719 |
| London Gateway Port | 2,407,516 | 2,931,160 | +523,644 |
| Southampton | 3,675,011 | 1,236,653 | -2,438,358 |
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 | 257 |
| Manufacture of fabricated metal products, except machinery and equipment | 128 |
| Manufacture of machinery and equipment n.e.c. | 109 |
| Other manufacturing | 74 |
| Repair and installation of machinery and equipment | 60 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-04 | 214 |
| 2026-03 | 204 |
| 2026-02 | 193 |
| 2026-01 | 177 |
| 2025-12 | 211 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| OK INTERNATIONAL LIMITED | 112 |
| FUJIKURA EUROPE LIMITED | 112 |
| WELWYN TOOL GROUP LIMITED | 112 |
| TELSONIC (U.K.) LIMITED | 111 |
| FURUKAWA ELECTRIC EUROPE LTD | 111 |
| WELDFAST (UK) LIMITED | 111 |
| CUSHWAY-SCHMIDT LIMITED | 108 |
| PARWELD LIMITED | 104 |
| DENGENSHA EUROPE LIMITED | 102 |
| PROSPOT LIMITED | 97 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 420 |
| 54m+ | 392 |
| 15m-54m | 112 |
| 0-1m | 96 |
| Other | 66 |
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 | 6,562,908 |
| Japan | 4,106,155 |
| United States | 4,057,919 |
| Netherlands | 3,988,734 |
| India | 3,922,609 |
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 | 3,570,820 | 2,992,088 | -578,732 |
| Japan | 503,936 | 3,602,219 | +3,098,283 |
| United States | 1,751,830 | 2,306,089 | +554,259 |
| Netherlands | 2,042,622 | 1,946,112 | -96,510 |
| India | 1,181,192 | 2,741,417 | +1,560,225 |
| France | 1,193,671 | 1,243,996 | +50,325 |
| United Arab Emirates | 1,594,572 | 754,800 | -839,772 |
| Ireland | 1,119,046 | 1,198,372 | +79,326 |
| Italy | 1,170,197 | 703,435 | -466,762 |
| Saudi Arabia | 1,097,925 | 707,264 | -390,661 |
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 | 7,394 |
| 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 | 3,192 | 4,202 | +1,010 |
| 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 | 30,751,494 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 15,162,603 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 6,631,615 |
| Other | 426,099 |
| 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 | 14,965,444 | 15,786,050 | +820,606 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 7,500,468 | 7,662,135 | +161,667 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,751,287 | 4,880,328 | +3,129,041 |
| Other | 231,676 | 194,423 | -37,253 |
| 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 | 11,347,038 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 10,988,708 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 8,059,919 |
| London Gateway Port | 3,550,267 |
| ZLC | 3,523,712 |
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 | 6,339,976 | 5,007,062 | -1,332,914 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 5,539,586 | 5,449,122 | -90,464 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 2,805,864 | 5,254,055 | +2,448,191 |
| London Gateway Port | 911,312 | 2,638,955 | +1,727,643 |
| ZLC | 1,818,273 | 1,705,439 | -112,834 |
| London Stansted Airport | 1,422,160 | 2,053,953 | +631,793 |
| Glasgow Airport | 2,185,445 | 674,001 | -1,511,444 |
| Immingham Docks | 793,451 | 1,370,084 | +576,633 |
| Dover | 836,347 | 1,000,097 | +163,750 |
| Southampton | 394,478 | 545,737 | +151,259 |
Quick facts
HS code: 85159080
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Other spare parts for welding, soldering, or cutting machines