Import/export HS code 845410: Converters for metal processing
Machines used to convert raw metal into usable forms in metallurgy
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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 | 2,973,501 |
| Netherlands | 543,146 |
| Czechia | 237,905 |
| United States | 151,801 |
| Germany | 116,603 |
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 | 2,964,465 | 9,036 | -2,955,429 |
| Netherlands | 520,643 | 22,503 | -498,140 |
| Czechia | 185,618 | 52,287 | -133,331 |
| United States | 36,478 | 115,323 | +78,845 |
| Germany | 97,461 | 19,142 | -78,319 |
| Ireland | 26,445 | 0 | -26,445 |
| Norway | 21,749 | 0 | -21,749 |
| France | 20,828 | 0 | -20,828 |
| Taiwan | 10,809 | 9,790 | -1,019 |
| India | 13,458 | 0 | -13,458 |
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 | 3,725,405 |
| United States | 160,809 |
| Germany | 114,524 |
| Taiwan | 40,178 |
| United Kingdom | 27,755 |
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 | 3,668,315 | 57,090 | -3,611,225 |
| United States | 53,858 | 106,951 | +53,093 |
| Germany | 101,042 | 13,482 | -87,560 |
| Taiwan | 12,079 | 28,099 | +16,020 |
| United Kingdom | 25,952 | 1,803 | -24,149 |
| Malaysia | 0 | 24,846 | +24,846 |
| France | 20,828 | 0 | -20,828 |
| India | 13,458 | 0 | -13,458 |
| Japan | 972 | 8,395 | +7,423 |
| Thailand | 0 | 6,056 | +6,056 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 3 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 3 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 2 |
| Inner London - West | 2 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 2 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Inner London - West | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 2 | 0 | -2 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| East Yorkshire and Northern Lincolnshire | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Essex | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Kent | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 1 | 0 | -1 |
Import volume by transport
What this shows: Import value by transport mode used to bring goods into the UK.
Top 5 values
| Transport | £ |
|---|---|
| Other | 3,404,223 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 409,408 |
| Air transport | 261,728 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 88,531 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Other | 3,403,161 | 1,062 | -3,402,099 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 349,271 | 60,137 | -289,134 |
| Air transport | 113,499 | 148,229 | +34,730 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 50,337 | 38,194 | -12,143 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| 000 | 3,404,223 |
| Dover | 371,016 |
| London Stansted Airport | 157,136 |
| Thamesport | 58,305 |
| East Midlands Airport | 40,046 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| 000 | 3,403,161 | 1,062 | -3,402,099 |
| Dover | 317,476 | 53,540 | -263,936 |
| London Stansted Airport | 43,209 | 113,927 | +70,718 |
| Thamesport | 43,896 | 14,409 | -29,487 |
| East Midlands Airport | 36,963 | 3,083 | -33,880 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 23,044 | 8,603 | -14,441 |
| Holyhead | 26,445 | 0 | -26,445 |
| Southampton | 2,041 | 22,885 | +20,844 |
| 499 | 1,190 | 17,421 | +16,231 |
| Birmingham Airport | 3,769 | 3,428 | -341 |
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 | 7 |
| Manufacture of electrical equipment | 3 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 3 |
| Activities of head offices; management consultancy activities | 2 |
| Computer programming, consultancy and related activities | 2 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2025-11 | 2 |
| 2025-10 | 1 |
| 2025-08 | 1 |
| 2025-07 | 2 |
| 2025-04 | 2 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 9 |
| 54m+ | 6 |
| 15m-54m | 4 |
| Other | 3 |
| 0-1m | 1 |
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 | 99,432 |
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 93,732 |
| United States | 70,291 |
| Georgia | 68,116 |
| Turkey | 55,216 |
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 | 88,291 | 11,141 | -77,150 |
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 93,732 | 0 | -93,732 |
| United States | 62,905 | 7,386 | -55,519 |
| Georgia | 66,521 | 1,595 | -64,926 |
| Turkey | 0 | 55,216 | +55,216 |
| Ireland | 18,036 | 23,321 | +5,285 |
| Qatar | 40,586 | 0 | -40,586 |
| Norway | 18,383 | 20,596 | +2,213 |
| Saudi Arabia | 24,116 | 1,000 | -23,116 |
| United Arab Emirates | 1,455 | 23,071 | +21,616 |
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 | 415,867 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 229,876 |
| Road transport | 17,429 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 13,872 |
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 | 332,370 | 83,497 | -248,873 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 126,454 | 103,422 | -23,032 |
| Road transport | 17,429 | 0 | -17,429 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 10,539 | 3,333 | -7,206 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| London Heathrow Airport | 191,901 |
| East Midlands Airport | 124,326 |
| Poole | 93,732 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 78,181 |
| ZLC | 73,255 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| London Heathrow Airport | 170,898 | 21,003 | -149,895 |
| East Midlands Airport | 107,170 | 17,156 | -90,014 |
| Poole | 93,732 | 0 | -93,732 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 22,965 | 55,216 | +32,251 |
| ZLC | 38,119 | 35,136 | -2,983 |
| London Stansted Airport | 23,612 | 6,293 | -17,319 |
| Holyhead | 5,501 | 23,321 | +17,820 |
| Immingham Docks | 0 | 16,000 | +16,000 |
| Warton Aerodrome | 10,000 | 1,000 | -9,000 |
| Dover | 1,083 | 8,885 | +7,802 |
Quick facts
HS code: 845410
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Machines used to convert raw metal into usable forms in metallurgy