Import/export HS code 845630: Electrodischarge machines
Machines that use electrical discharges to shape or cut materials
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- It helps you understand the market size for your product in the UK.
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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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Switzerland | 7,126,620 |
| Germany | 5,316,784 |
| Netherlands | 3,729,394 |
| Singapore | 1,981,864 |
| Taiwan | 1,918,393 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Switzerland | 3,428,415 | 3,698,205 | +269,790 |
| Germany | 2,937,123 | 2,379,661 | -557,462 |
| Netherlands | 1,748,121 | 1,981,273 | +233,152 |
| Singapore | 383,157 | 1,598,707 | +1,215,550 |
| Taiwan | 971,803 | 946,590 | -25,213 |
| United States | 204,388 | 526,820 | +322,432 |
| France | 239,968 | 472,110 | +232,142 |
| Luxembourg | 107,845 | 434,114 | +326,269 |
| China | 102,355 | 225,035 | +122,680 |
| Turkey | 221,512 | 55,937 | -165,575 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Switzerland | 6,511,401 |
| Thailand | 4,294,708 |
| China | 2,957,340 |
| Germany | 2,933,677 |
| Taiwan | 2,067,700 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Switzerland | 3,179,385 | 3,332,016 | +152,631 |
| Thailand | 1,809,199 | 2,485,509 | +676,310 |
| China | 1,298,187 | 1,659,153 | +360,966 |
| Germany | 1,824,346 | 1,109,331 | -715,015 |
| Taiwan | 971,803 | 1,095,897 | +124,094 |
| Singapore | 383,157 | 1,598,707 | +1,215,550 |
| Japan | 386,974 | 1,026,344 | +639,370 |
| United States | 109,274 | 347,081 | +237,807 |
| Spain | 359,029 | 1,145 | -357,884 |
| United Kingdom | 97,091 | 196,865 | +99,774 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 8 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 4 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 2 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 2 |
| Greater Manchester | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 6 | 6 | +0 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 1 | 3 | +2 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 0 | 2 | +2 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| Greater Manchester | 2 | 0 | -2 |
| Inner London - East | 0 | 2 | +2 |
| South East Wales | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| West Central Scotland | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| West Midlands | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 17,834,915 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 4,125,684 |
| Air transport | 846,129 |
| Other | 710,596 |
| Road transport | 271,592 |
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) | 8,717,937 | 9,116,978 | +399,041 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,506,049 | 2,619,635 | +1,113,586 |
| Air transport | 255,332 | 590,797 | +335,465 |
| Other | 274,721 | 435,875 | +161,154 |
| Road transport | 0 | 271,592 | +271,592 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| ZLC | 12,040,362 |
| Dover | 3,441,784 |
| Felixstowe | 2,215,970 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 1,018,387 |
| Southampton | 928,438 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| ZLC | 5,579,529 | 6,460,833 | +881,304 |
| Dover | 1,755,102 | 1,686,682 | -68,420 |
| Felixstowe | 1,235,698 | 980,272 | -255,426 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 383,160 | 635,227 | +252,067 |
| Southampton | 115,694 | 812,744 | +697,050 |
| Eurotunnel | 603,559 | 224,188 | -379,371 |
| 000 | 274,721 | 435,875 | +161,154 |
| Belfast Port | 108,436 | 546,094 | +437,658 |
| London Stansted Airport | 128,329 | 441,087 | +312,758 |
| London | 250,469 | 2,111 | -248,358 |
Importer companies by SIC division
What this shows: Industry breakdown (SIC divisions) of importing companies.
Top 5 values
| SIC | Companies |
|---|---|
| Manufacture of machinery and equipment n.e.c. | 10 |
| Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 10 |
| Manufacture of fabricated metal products, except machinery and equipment | 6 |
| Manufacture of computer, electronic and optical products | 4 |
| Manufacture of electrical equipment | 3 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 9 |
| 2025-11 | 7 |
| 2025-10 | 9 |
| 2025-09 | 4 |
| 2025-08 | 5 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| UNITED MACHINING UK LIMITED | 71 |
| NCMT LIMITED | 41 |
| SODICK EUROPE LIMITED | 35 |
| BISON MACHINERY LIMITED | 20 |
| SELMACH MACHINERY LTD | 18 |
| EDWARD PRYOR & SON LIMITED | 15 |
| WARWICK MACHINE TOOLS LIMITED | 14 |
| EUROSPARK LIMITED | 13 |
| FANUC UK LIMITED | 11 |
| BOURNS ELECTRONICS LIMITED | 11 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 16 |
| 54m+ | 12 |
| 0-1m | 7 |
| 15m-54m | 5 |
| Other | 2 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| China | 5,794,082 |
| Germany | 2,427,449 |
| United States | 2,405,652 |
| India | 2,144,556 |
| South Korea | 1,851,412 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| China | 1,444,082 | 4,350,000 | +2,905,918 |
| Germany | 2,309,126 | 118,323 | -2,190,803 |
| United States | 913,840 | 1,491,812 | +577,972 |
| India | 2,130,000 | 14,556 | -2,115,444 |
| South Korea | 880,734 | 970,678 | +89,944 |
| Mexico | 1,729,584 | 0 | -1,729,584 |
| Ireland | 397,342 | 1,042,201 | +644,859 |
| Taiwan | 887,886 | 0 | -887,886 |
| Sweden | 856,591 | 0 | -856,591 |
| Hungary | 482,670 | 3,200 | -479,470 |
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) | 14,703,707 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 6,230,502 |
| Air transport | 592,898 |
| Road transport | 6,695 |
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) | 8,478,643 | 6,225,064 | -2,253,579 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 4,346,588 | 1,883,914 | -2,462,674 |
| Air transport | 271,736 | 321,162 | +49,426 |
| Road transport | 6,695 | 0 | -6,695 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Felixstowe | 7,382,959 |
| Southampton | 3,505,317 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 3,017,505 |
| London Gateway Port | 2,260,969 |
| Liverpool Docks | 2,143,343 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Felixstowe | 3,724,138 | 3,658,821 | -65,317 |
| Southampton | 3,061,971 | 443,346 | -2,618,625 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 2,834,396 | 183,109 | -2,651,287 |
| London Gateway Port | 1,005,981 | 1,254,988 | +249,007 |
| Liverpool Docks | 718,788 | 1,424,555 | +705,767 |
| Holyhead | 357,331 | 1,033,691 | +676,360 |
| Immingham Docks | 1,070,379 | 31,983 | -1,038,396 |
| East Midlands Airport | 171,607 | 95,756 | -75,851 |
| ZLC | 71,284 | 42,564 | -28,720 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 0 | 111,642 | +111,642 |
Related HS codes
What this shows: Sibling or child HS codes in the same classification branch.
Quick facts
HS code: 845630
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Machines that use electrical discharges to shape or cut materials