Import/export HS code 845690: Various advanced material-working machines
Other machines for shaping materials using advanced technologies
Why this is important if you are looking for potential customers in the UK:
- It helps you understand the market size for your product in the UK.
- It provides you with a list of potential leads who have bought similar products.
* 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Germany | 3,399,685 |
| China | 1,297,449 |
| Japan | 1,143,775 |
| United States | 626,780 |
| Finland | 504,758 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Germany | 1,891,516 | 1,508,169 | -383,347 |
| China | 615,068 | 682,381 | +67,313 |
| Japan | 1,109,841 | 33,934 | -1,075,907 |
| United States | 263,231 | 363,549 | +100,318 |
| Finland | 0 | 504,758 | +504,758 |
| Poland | 4,320 | 316,440 | +312,120 |
| Hungary | 65,660 | 180,892 | +115,232 |
| Portugal | 0 | 227,015 | +227,015 |
| Italy | 137,479 | 66,361 | -71,118 |
| Cyprus | 66,232 | 36,407 | -29,825 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Germany | 3,012,749 |
| Japan | 1,455,068 |
| China | 1,339,954 |
| United States | 620,407 |
| Finland | 504,758 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Germany | 1,879,784 | 1,132,965 | -746,819 |
| Japan | 1,107,501 | 347,567 | -759,934 |
| China | 647,178 | 692,776 | +45,598 |
| United States | 259,866 | 360,541 | +100,675 |
| Finland | 0 | 504,758 | +504,758 |
| Hungary | 149,973 | 180,892 | +30,919 |
| Poland | 4,320 | 316,440 | +312,120 |
| Portugal | 4,503 | 227,015 | +222,512 |
| Italy | 141,966 | 74,024 | -67,942 |
| United Kingdom | 89,621 | 42,809 | -46,812 |
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 | 9 |
| Greater Manchester | 9 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 8 |
| West Midlands | 7 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 6 |
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 | 4 | 6 | +2 |
| Greater Manchester | 5 | 5 | +0 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 5 | 4 | -1 |
| West Midlands | 7 | 2 | -5 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 3 | 4 | +1 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 4 | 1 | -3 |
| Essex | 3 | 2 | -1 |
| West Yorkshire | 1 | 3 | +2 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Cheshire | 3 | 1 | -2 |
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) | 3,498,784 |
| Air transport | 2,582,290 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 2,574,622 |
| Other | 17,530 |
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) | 1,944,617 | 1,554,167 | -390,450 |
| Air transport | 1,166,984 | 1,415,306 | +248,322 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,448,585 | 1,126,037 | -322,548 |
| Other | 17,515 | 15 | -17,500 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover | 2,111,109 |
| Southampton | 1,224,288 |
| Eurotunnel | 857,459 |
| London | 835,680 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 692,030 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dover | 1,504,381 | 606,728 | -897,653 |
| Southampton | 1,132,223 | 92,065 | -1,040,158 |
| Eurotunnel | 76,140 | 781,319 | +705,179 |
| London | 330,922 | 504,758 | +173,836 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 388,958 | 303,072 | -85,886 |
| East Midlands Airport | 329,407 | 342,982 | +13,575 |
| Leeds Bradford Airport | 16,841 | 596,014 | +579,173 |
| Felixstowe | 95,736 | 192,421 | +96,685 |
| Liverpool Docks | 28,193 | 201,839 | +173,646 |
| London Stansted Airport | 139,040 | 81,182 | -57,858 |
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 | 29 |
| Manufacture of machinery and equipment n.e.c. | 13 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 9 |
| Architectural and engineering activities; technical testing and analysis | 8 |
| Manufacture of computer, electronic and optical products | 8 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 5 |
| 2025-11 | 6 |
| 2025-10 | 13 |
| 2025-09 | 7 |
| 2025-08 | 8 |
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 | 51 |
| 54m+ | 28 |
| 0-1m | 17 |
| 15m-54m | 7 |
| Other | 4 |
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 | 1,782,353 |
| Germany | 521,492 |
| Norway | 515,131 |
| Poland | 270,323 |
| Australia | 141,972 |
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 | 213,402 | 1,568,951 | +1,355,549 |
| Germany | 250,246 | 271,246 | +21,000 |
| Norway | 274,576 | 240,555 | -34,021 |
| Poland | 264,448 | 5,875 | -258,573 |
| Australia | 5,172 | 136,800 | +131,628 |
| Ireland | 18,482 | 122,412 | +103,930 |
| Italy | 101,615 | 29,619 | -71,996 |
| Bulgaria | 1,490 | 128,200 | +126,710 |
| France | 96,946 | 27,851 | -69,095 |
| Spain | 57,484 | 53,585 | -3,899 |
Exports by country of origin
What this shows: Export volume by production origin country. For re-exports, indicates where goods originated before UK export.
Top 5 values
| Origin | £ |
|---|---|
| United States | 555 |
Export origin countries 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 export value, right side by second 12-month export value, so rank changes are visible from line crossings.
Top 10 values
| Origin | First 12m £ | Second 12m £ | Delta £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | 555 | 0 | -555 |
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) | 1,793,593 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 1,657,704 |
| Air transport | 1,480,163 |
| Other | 4,596 |
| Road transport | 1,123 |
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) | 332,392 | 1,461,201 | +1,128,809 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 789,631 | 868,073 | +78,442 |
| Air transport | 530,114 | 950,049 | +419,935 |
| Other | 4,596 | 0 | -4,596 |
| Road transport | 1,123 | 0 | -1,123 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 1,254,218 |
| Liverpool Docks | 1,080,576 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 619,009 |
| Immingham Docks | 495,292 |
| East Midlands Airport | 360,335 |
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 | 674,203 | 580,015 | -94,188 |
| Liverpool Docks | 3,597 | 1,076,979 | +1,073,382 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 116,851 | 502,158 | +385,307 |
| Immingham Docks | 241,620 | 253,672 | +12,052 |
| East Midlands Airport | 130,200 | 230,135 | +99,935 |
| London Gateway Port | 76,519 | 188,655 | +112,136 |
| Manchester Airport | 178,151 | 73,879 | -104,272 |
| Dover | 102,310 | 78,682 | -23,628 |
| ZLC | 21,760 | 127,765 | +106,005 |
| Holyhead | 6,150 | 89,234 | +83,084 |
Quick facts
HS code: 845690
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Other machines for shaping materials using advanced technologies