Import/export HS code 845521: Hot or combination hot and cold rolling mills
Machines used to roll metal at high temperatures or a mix of hot and cold processes
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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 | £ |
|---|---|
| United States | 1,139,749 |
| India | 365,722 |
| China | 145,245 |
| Germany | 41,269 |
| United Arab Emirates | 30,978 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | 0 | 1,139,749 | +1,139,749 |
| India | 365,722 | 0 | -365,722 |
| China | 0 | 145,245 | +145,245 |
| Germany | 0 | 41,269 | +41,269 |
| United Arab Emirates | 30,978 | 0 | -30,978 |
| Italy | 20,830 | 9,294 | -11,536 |
| Lithuania | 0 | 2,556 | +2,556 |
| Spain | 0 | 1,713 | +1,713 |
| Austria | 0 | 1,657 | +1,657 |
| Portugal | 0 | 751 | +751 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| United States | 1,167,281 |
| India | 369,168 |
| China | 155,189 |
| Japan | 38,105 |
| Italy | 20,180 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | 27,532 | 1,139,749 | +1,112,217 |
| India | 369,168 | 0 | -369,168 |
| China | 9,944 | 145,245 | +135,301 |
| Japan | 0 | 38,105 | +38,105 |
| Italy | 10,886 | 9,294 | -1,592 |
| Germany | 0 | 3,164 | +3,164 |
| Lithuania | 0 | 2,556 | +2,556 |
| Spain | 0 | 1,713 | +1,713 |
| Austria | 0 | 1,657 | +1,657 |
| France | 0 | 751 | +751 |
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 | 1 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 1 |
| South East Wales | 1 |
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 | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| South East Wales | 0 | 1 | +1 |
Import volume by transport
What this shows: Import value by transport mode used to bring goods into the UK.
Top 5 values
| Transport | £ |
|---|---|
| Air transport | 1,185,030 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 522,624 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 52,110 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air transport | 41,864 | 1,143,166 | +1,101,302 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 375,666 | 146,958 | -228,708 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 0 | 52,110 | +52,110 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Manchester Airport | 1,139,749 |
| Southampton | 442,574 |
| Liverpool Docks | 53,300 |
| Dover | 49,702 |
| East Midlands Airport | 41,835 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manchester Airport | 0 | 1,139,749 | +1,139,749 |
| Southampton | 365,722 | 76,852 | -288,870 |
| Liverpool Docks | 0 | 53,300 | +53,300 |
| Dover | 0 | 49,702 | +49,702 |
| East Midlands Airport | 38,418 | 3,417 | -35,001 |
| Felixstowe | 9,944 | 15,093 | +5,149 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 3,446 | 0 | -3,446 |
| London Gateway Port | 0 | 1,713 | +1,713 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 0 | 1,657 | +1,657 |
| Eurotunnel | 0 | 751 | +751 |
Importer companies by SIC division
What this shows: Industry breakdown (SIC divisions) of importing companies.
Top 5 values
| SIC | Companies |
|---|---|
| Architectural and engineering activities; technical testing and analysis | 1 |
| Manufacture of basic metals | 1 |
| Other personal service activities | 1 |
| Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 1 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2025-02 | 3 |
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+ | 3 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Bangladesh | 637,550 |
| Czechia | 103,155 |
| Turkey | 46,500 |
| United Arab Emirates | 26,060 |
| Venezuela (Bolivarian Republic of) | 25,424 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladesh | 637,550 | 0 | -637,550 |
| Czechia | 1,978 | 101,177 | +99,199 |
| Turkey | 46,500 | 0 | -46,500 |
| United Arab Emirates | 26,060 | 0 | -26,060 |
| Venezuela (Bolivarian Republic of) | 0 | 25,424 | +25,424 |
| Germany | 0 | 4,400 | +4,400 |
| Egypt | 2,700 | 0 | -2,700 |
| Canada | 0 | 2,631 | +2,631 |
| United States | 1,425 | 0 | -1,425 |
| France | 0 | 1,199 | +1,199 |
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) | 665,674 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 155,254 |
| Air transport | 31,045 |
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) | 640,250 | 25,424 | -614,826 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 48,478 | 106,776 | +58,298 |
| Air transport | 28,414 | 2,631 | -25,783 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| London Gateway Port | 348,743 |
| Southampton | 316,931 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 155,254 |
| East Midlands Airport | 30,116 |
| ZLC | 929 |
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 Gateway Port | 323,319 | 25,424 | -297,895 |
| Southampton | 316,931 | 0 | -316,931 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 48,478 | 106,776 | +58,298 |
| East Midlands Airport | 27,485 | 2,631 | -24,854 |
| ZLC | 929 | 0 | -929 |
Quick facts
HS code: 845521
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Machines used to roll metal at high temperatures or a mix of hot and cold processes