Import/export HS code 8455: Metal-rolling mills and rolls
Machines and rolls used to shape metal by rolling, including tube mills, hot and cold rolling mills, and their parts
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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 | 12,990,833 |
| United States | 10,897,076 |
| Germany | 3,868,028 |
| Italy | 3,316,135 |
| Taiwan | 3,256,992 |
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 | 7,499,095 | 5,491,738 | -2,007,357 |
| United States | 2,676,730 | 8,220,346 | +5,543,616 |
| Germany | 2,463,874 | 1,404,154 | -1,059,720 |
| Italy | 1,595,503 | 1,720,632 | +125,129 |
| Taiwan | 2,920,218 | 336,774 | -2,583,444 |
| France | 1,807,918 | 913,532 | -894,386 |
| Austria | 1,202,305 | 1,323,374 | +121,069 |
| India | 1,095,362 | 1,057,136 | -38,226 |
| Spain | 1,390,409 | 406,944 | -983,465 |
| Netherlands | 662,841 | 848,071 | +185,230 |
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 | 13,468,687 |
| Germany | 9,678,198 |
| United States | 5,415,869 |
| Italy | 4,706,786 |
| Taiwan | 3,323,314 |
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 | 7,773,255 | 5,695,432 | -2,077,823 |
| Germany | 2,327,471 | 7,350,727 | +5,023,256 |
| United States | 2,773,208 | 2,642,661 | -130,547 |
| Italy | 2,342,153 | 2,364,633 | +22,480 |
| Taiwan | 2,982,717 | 340,597 | -2,642,120 |
| Spain | 1,608,271 | 455,591 | -1,152,680 |
| India | 1,085,573 | 678,270 | -407,303 |
| Slovenia | 1,092,971 | 475,511 | -617,460 |
| Austria | 382,486 | 690,573 | +308,087 |
| New Zealand | 1,002,812 | 2,922 | -999,890 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| West Midlands | 19 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 10 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 7 |
| Greater Manchester | 7 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 7 |
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 | 15 | 15 | +0 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 8 | 5 | -3 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 6 | 3 | -3 |
| Greater Manchester | 6 | 3 | -3 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 3 | 6 | +3 |
| South East Wales | 5 | 7 | +2 |
| West Yorkshire | 6 | 4 | -2 |
| East Yorkshire and Northern Lincolnshire | 4 | 3 | -1 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 4 | 2 | -2 |
| Essex | 4 | 2 | -2 |
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) | 30,249,682 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 13,473,941 |
| Air transport | 6,235,001 |
| Road transport | 315,066 |
| Other | 8,117 |
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) | 14,738,155 | 15,511,527 | +773,372 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 7,666,215 | 5,807,726 | -1,858,489 |
| Air transport | 4,289,269 | 1,945,732 | -2,343,537 |
| Road transport | 295,215 | 19,851 | -275,364 |
| Other | 4,433 | 3,684 | -749 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Southampton | 12,647,162 |
| Felixstowe | 11,615,573 |
| Dover | 10,061,992 |
| Eurotunnel | 2,304,119 |
| Manchester Airport | 1,875,194 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Southampton | 3,451,110 | 9,196,052 | +5,744,942 |
| Felixstowe | 7,983,727 | 3,631,846 | -4,351,881 |
| Dover | 5,457,777 | 4,604,215 | -853,562 |
| Eurotunnel | 1,766,832 | 537,287 | -1,229,545 |
| Manchester Airport | 1,479,609 | 395,585 | -1,084,024 |
| Immingham Docks | 573,418 | 1,142,778 | +569,360 |
| East Midlands Airport | 1,036,379 | 424,192 | -612,187 |
| London Gateway Port | 632,748 | 518,104 | -114,644 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 674,754 | 403,266 | -271,488 |
| Birmingham Airport | 617,870 | 446,961 | -170,909 |
Importer companies by SIC division
What this shows: Industry breakdown (SIC divisions) of importing companies.
Top 5 values
| SIC | Companies |
|---|---|
| Manufacture of fabricated metal products, except machinery and equipment | 32 |
| Manufacture of basic metals | 25 |
| Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 22 |
| Manufacture of machinery and equipment n.e.c. | 16 |
| Other manufacturing | 11 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 24 |
| 2025-11 | 21 |
| 2025-10 | 17 |
| 2025-09 | 13 |
| 2025-08 | 17 |
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 |
|---|---|
| 54m+ | 72 |
| 1m-15m | 51 |
| 15m-54m | 16 |
| 0-1m | 9 |
| Other | 9 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| United States | 35,283,569 |
| China | 16,910,608 |
| Germany | 8,364,409 |
| Netherlands | 5,502,686 |
| Spain | 4,934,835 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | 18,765,920 | 16,517,649 | -2,248,271 |
| China | 13,590,438 | 3,320,170 | -10,270,268 |
| Germany | 4,050,043 | 4,314,366 | +264,323 |
| Netherlands | 3,150,078 | 2,352,608 | -797,470 |
| Spain | 2,315,433 | 2,619,402 | +303,969 |
| Finland | 1,160,001 | 3,634,953 | +2,474,952 |
| India | 1,898,318 | 2,591,678 | +693,360 |
| Italy | 2,585,511 | 1,326,051 | -1,259,460 |
| France | 1,745,693 | 1,803,937 | +58,244 |
| Belgium | 1,049,064 | 2,380,116 | +1,331,052 |
Export volume by transport
What this shows: Export value by transport mode used to ship goods from the UK.
Top 5 values
| Transport | £ |
|---|---|
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 63,423,866 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 39,951,299 |
| Air transport | 23,157,968 |
| Road transport | 21,883 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 33,750,951 | 29,672,915 | -4,078,036 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 20,311,575 | 19,639,724 | -671,851 |
| Air transport | 15,532,938 | 7,625,030 | -7,907,908 |
| Road transport | 20,552 | 1,331 | -19,221 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 23,189,872 |
| Southampton | 19,564,973 |
| Liverpool Docks | 16,701,205 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 15,198,747 |
| London Gateway Port | 13,066,102 |
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 | 11,830,840 | 11,359,032 | -471,808 |
| Southampton | 11,184,891 | 8,380,082 | -2,804,809 |
| Liverpool Docks | 6,681,546 | 10,019,659 | +3,338,113 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 10,954,553 | 4,244,194 | -6,710,359 |
| London Gateway Port | 9,384,326 | 3,681,776 | -5,702,550 |
| Immingham Docks | 5,968,361 | 6,940,947 | +972,586 |
| East Midlands Airport | 3,396,255 | 1,912,432 | -1,483,823 |
| Hull | 2,630,050 | 1,640,633 | -989,417 |
| London | 0 | 3,843,837 | +3,843,837 |
| Felixstowe | 3,139,855 | 417,286 | -2,722,569 |
Related HS codes
What this shows: Sibling or child HS codes in the same classification branch.
Quick facts
HS code: 8455
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Machines and rolls used to shape metal by rolling, including tube mills, hot and cold rolling mills, and their parts