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 | 7,447,366 |
| Germany | 5,467,444 |
| Netherlands | 3,629,121 |
| Singapore | 1,875,341 |
| Taiwan | 1,773,366 |
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 | 3,749,161 | 3,698,205 | -50,956 |
| Germany | 3,018,230 | 2,449,214 | -569,016 |
| Netherlands | 1,930,834 | 1,698,287 | -232,547 |
| Singapore | 295,539 | 1,579,802 | +1,284,263 |
| Taiwan | 956,283 | 817,083 | -139,200 |
| United States | 612,221 | 534,535 | -77,686 |
| France | 239,968 | 322,654 | +82,686 |
| Luxembourg | 163,020 | 271,623 | +108,603 |
| Turkey | 333,684 | 55,937 | -277,747 |
| China | 98,516 | 228,874 | +130,358 |
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 | 6,800,003 |
| Thailand | 4,044,979 |
| Germany | 3,172,827 |
| China | 2,900,994 |
| Taiwan | 1,922,673 |
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 | 3,445,684 | 3,354,319 | -91,365 |
| Thailand | 2,014,215 | 2,030,764 | +16,549 |
| Germany | 2,063,496 | 1,109,331 | -954,165 |
| China | 1,330,478 | 1,570,516 | +240,038 |
| Taiwan | 956,283 | 966,390 | +10,107 |
| Singapore | 295,539 | 1,579,802 | +1,284,263 |
| Japan | 280,120 | 831,750 | +551,630 |
| United Kingdom | 511,424 | 10,880 | -500,544 |
| United States | 102,774 | 354,796 | +252,022 |
| Turkey | 333,684 | 55,937 | -277,747 |
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 | 3 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 2 |
| Greater Manchester | 2 |
| Inner London - East | 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 | 2 | +1 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 0 | 2 | +2 |
| Greater Manchester | 2 | 0 | -2 |
| Inner London - East | 0 | 2 | +2 |
| South East Wales | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| West Central Scotland | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| West Midlands | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Cumbria | 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 17,919,405 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 4,149,825 |
| Air transport | 810,471 |
| Other | 710,596 |
| Road transport | 209,033 |
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) | 9,357,678 | 8,561,727 | -795,951 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 2,017,034 | 2,132,791 | +115,757 |
| Air transport | 244,993 | 565,478 | +320,485 |
| Other | 187,103 | 523,493 | +336,390 |
| Road transport | 0 | 209,033 | +209,033 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| ZLC | 12,193,414 |
| Dover | 3,586,258 |
| Felixstowe | 2,130,175 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 924,106 |
| Eurotunnel | 827,747 |
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 | 6,041,462 | 6,151,952 | +110,490 |
| Dover | 1,900,038 | 1,686,220 | -213,818 |
| Felixstowe | 1,220,178 | 909,997 | -310,181 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 438,335 | 485,771 | +47,436 |
| Eurotunnel | 603,559 | 224,188 | -379,371 |
| Belfast Port | 170,154 | 546,094 | +375,940 |
| 000 | 187,103 | 523,493 | +336,390 |
| Southampton | 166,148 | 495,411 | +329,263 |
| London Stansted Airport | 129,544 | 441,087 | +311,543 |
| Portsmouth | 537,201 | 0 | -537,201 |
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 | 10 |
| Manufacture of machinery and equipment n.e.c. | 7 |
| 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 |
|---|---|
| 2025-11 | 7 |
| 2025-10 | 9 |
| 2025-09 | 4 |
| 2025-08 | 5 |
| 2025-07 | 6 |
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 | 40 |
| SODICK EUROPE LIMITED | 34 |
| BISON MACHINERY LIMITED | 20 |
| SELMACH MACHINERY LTD | 18 |
| EDWARD PRYOR & SON LIMITED | 15 |
| WARWICK MACHINE TOOLS LIMITED | 13 |
| EUROSPARK LIMITED | 13 |
| BOURNS ELECTRONICS LIMITED | 11 |
| FANUC UK LIMITED | 10 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 15 |
| 54m+ | 12 |
| 0-1m | 5 |
| 15m-54m | 4 |
| 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 | 6,247,668 |
| South Korea | 2,550,412 |
| Germany | 2,427,449 |
| India | 2,144,556 |
| United States | 2,141,180 |
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 | 1,897,668 | 4,350,000 | +2,452,332 |
| South Korea | 1,579,734 | 970,678 | -609,056 |
| Germany | 2,302,326 | 125,123 | -2,177,203 |
| India | 2,130,000 | 14,556 | -2,115,444 |
| United States | 679,847 | 1,461,333 | +781,486 |
| Mexico | 1,579,529 | 150,055 | -1,429,474 |
| Ireland | 487,411 | 950,674 | +463,263 |
| 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) | 14,961,753 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 6,234,447 |
| Air transport | 1,166,631 |
| 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) | 8,601,041 | 6,360,712 | -2,240,329 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 4,442,060 | 1,792,387 | -2,649,673 |
| Air transport | 953,269 | 213,362 | -739,907 |
| 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 | 7,435,819 |
| Southampton | 3,505,317 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 3,024,805 |
| London Gateway Port | 2,351,569 |
| Liverpool Docks | 1,804,343 |
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 | 3,626,943 | 3,808,876 | +181,933 |
| Southampton | 3,061,971 | 443,346 | -2,618,625 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 2,841,696 | 183,109 | -2,658,587 |
| London Gateway Port | 1,096,581 | 1,254,988 | +158,407 |
| Liverpool Docks | 394,195 | 1,410,148 | +1,015,953 |
| Holyhead | 445,503 | 942,164 | +496,661 |
| Immingham Docks | 1,070,379 | 31,983 | -1,038,396 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 699,000 | 0 | -699,000 |
| Dover | 453,586 | 15,000 | -438,586 |
| East Midlands Airport | 174,576 | 79,162 | -95,414 |
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