Import/export HS code 845710: Machining centres for metal
Machines that perform multiple cutting tasks on metal in one setup
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 | 64,122,702 |
| Japan | 39,944,929 |
| United States | 24,813,087 |
| Taiwan | 19,056,046 |
| Netherlands | 16,858,354 |
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 | 42,973,173 | 21,149,529 | -21,823,644 |
| Japan | 16,269,802 | 23,675,127 | +7,405,325 |
| United States | 12,306,097 | 12,506,990 | +200,893 |
| Taiwan | 9,261,374 | 9,794,672 | +533,298 |
| Netherlands | 8,943,713 | 7,914,641 | -1,029,072 |
| Belgium | 6,864,879 | 8,759,702 | +1,894,823 |
| Switzerland | 7,927,690 | 3,848,166 | -4,079,524 |
| Italy | 4,478,449 | 3,138,812 | -1,339,637 |
| Sweden | 2,710,638 | 2,141,275 | -569,363 |
| France | 1,825,457 | 1,815,806 | -9,651 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Japan | 61,056,252 |
| Germany | 52,708,563 |
| Taiwan | 32,005,301 |
| United States | 26,059,626 |
| Switzerland | 9,218,223 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Japan | 27,496,680 | 33,559,572 | +6,062,892 |
| Germany | 34,083,477 | 18,625,086 | -15,458,391 |
| Taiwan | 18,164,614 | 13,840,687 | -4,323,927 |
| United States | 13,072,200 | 12,987,426 | -84,774 |
| Switzerland | 5,852,211 | 3,366,012 | -2,486,199 |
| Italy | 4,876,446 | 3,170,927 | -1,705,519 |
| China | 3,935,821 | 3,062,773 | -873,048 |
| Sweden | 2,710,638 | 2,917,487 | +206,849 |
| Spain | 3,579,819 | 546,660 | -3,033,159 |
| Austria | 156,398 | 2,885,613 | +2,729,215 |
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 | 14 |
| West Midlands | 9 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 8 |
| Northern Ireland | 6 |
| Gloucestershire and Wiltshire | 5 |
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 | 10 | 13 | +3 |
| West Midlands | 7 | 6 | -1 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 7 | 5 | -2 |
| Northern Ireland | 0 | 6 | +6 |
| Gloucestershire and Wiltshire | 3 | 2 | -1 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 3 | 4 | +1 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 4 | 1 | -3 |
| Essex | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Inner London - West | 2 | 3 | +1 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 3 | 3 | +0 |
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) | 124,570,849 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 78,957,182 |
| Other | 13,430,040 |
| Road transport | 1,402,960 |
| Air transport | 1,034,390 |
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) | 74,716,402 | 49,854,447 | -24,861,955 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 34,542,242 | 44,414,940 | +9,872,698 |
| Other | 9,173,873 | 4,256,167 | -4,917,706 |
| Road transport | 548,055 | 854,905 | +306,850 |
| Air transport | 569,617 | 464,773 | -104,844 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Southampton | 59,981,597 |
| Dover | 50,477,307 |
| Eurotunnel | 14,915,619 |
| ZLC | 13,863,006 |
| 000 | 13,430,040 |
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 | 27,206,700 | 32,774,897 | +5,568,197 |
| Dover | 29,742,998 | 20,734,309 | -9,008,689 |
| Eurotunnel | 11,072,778 | 3,842,841 | -7,229,937 |
| ZLC | 8,748,391 | 5,114,615 | -3,633,776 |
| 000 | 9,173,873 | 4,256,167 | -4,917,706 |
| Felixstowe | 6,087,370 | 7,130,802 | +1,043,432 |
| Harwich | 3,547,394 | 6,656,271 | +3,108,877 |
| Immingham Docks | 2,725,517 | 5,906,539 | +3,181,022 |
| Killingholme | 7,657,476 | 71,190 | -7,586,286 |
| Belfast Port | 2,770,480 | 4,807,618 | +2,037,138 |
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 | 31 |
| Manufacture of machinery and equipment n.e.c. | 20 |
| Manufacture of fabricated metal products, except machinery and equipment | 12 |
| Repair and installation of machinery and equipment | 11 |
| Manufacture of motor vehicles, trailers and semi-trailers | 10 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2025-11 | 16 |
| 2025-10 | 18 |
| 2025-09 | 20 |
| 2025-08 | 15 |
| 2025-07 | 17 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| XYZ MACHINE TOOLS LIMITED | 93 |
| NCMT LIMITED | 88 |
| MATSUURA MACHINERY LIMITED | 84 |
| UNITED MACHINING UK LIMITED | 74 |
| C.DUGARD LIMITED | 70 |
| YAMAZAKI MAZAK U.K. LIMITED | 50 |
| WHITEHOUSE MACHINE TOOLS LIMITED | 49 |
| YMT LIMITED | 48 |
| THE ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGY GROUP LIMITED | 45 |
| DMG MORI UK LIMITED | 43 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 54m+ | 44 |
| 1m-15m | 41 |
| 0-1m | 14 |
| 15m-54m | 7 |
| Other | 6 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Belgium | 73,351,091 |
| Germany | 31,534,484 |
| Turkey | 6,665,379 |
| Spain | 6,481,517 |
| Ireland | 6,414,061 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Belgium | 40,386,483 | 32,964,608 | -7,421,875 |
| Germany | 21,500,877 | 10,033,607 | -11,467,270 |
| Turkey | 3,988,067 | 2,677,312 | -1,310,755 |
| Spain | 3,558,103 | 2,923,414 | -634,689 |
| Ireland | 2,117,580 | 4,296,481 | +2,178,901 |
| Sweden | 2,750,385 | 2,038,575 | -711,810 |
| Italy | 2,832,621 | 1,504,246 | -1,328,375 |
| France | 3,019,122 | 862,377 | -2,156,745 |
| Hungary | 1,290,620 | 1,158,779 | -131,841 |
| Netherlands | 1,311,955 | 854,542 | -457,413 |
Export volume by transport
What this shows: Export value by transport mode used to ship goods from the UK.
Top 5 values
| Transport | £ |
|---|---|
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 105,761,666 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 55,522,578 |
| Air transport | 912,032 |
| Road transport | 2,791 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 53,787,855 | 51,973,811 | -1,814,044 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 36,920,224 | 18,602,354 | -18,317,870 |
| Air transport | 746,701 | 165,331 | -581,370 |
| Road transport | 2,791 | 0 | -2,791 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| London | 52,636,307 |
| Harwich | 40,022,327 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 33,027,012 |
| Immingham Docks | 7,373,197 |
| Portsmouth | 4,852,731 |
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 | 29,420,863 | 23,215,444 | -6,205,419 |
| Harwich | 25,940,085 | 14,082,242 | -11,857,843 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 18,649,869 | 14,377,143 | -4,272,726 |
| Immingham Docks | 4,075,746 | 3,297,451 | -778,295 |
| Portsmouth | 2,306,426 | 2,546,305 | +239,879 |
| London Gateway Port | 1,355,581 | 2,932,097 | +1,576,516 |
| Purfleet | 2,020,976 | 1,688,034 | -332,942 |
| Holyhead | 595,583 | 2,690,094 | +2,094,511 |
| Dover | 2,314,106 | 583,589 | -1,730,517 |
| Southampton | 659,441 | 1,673,306 | +1,013,865 |
Related HS codes
What this shows: Sibling or child HS codes in the same classification branch.
Quick facts
HS code: 845710
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Machines that perform multiple cutting tasks on metal in one setup