Import/export HS code 84571010: Horizontal machining centres
Machining centres with a horizontal spindle for cutting metal
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 | 24,912,745 |
| Japan | 18,373,013 |
| Italy | 4,163,645 |
| Switzerland | 2,219,866 |
| Belgium | 2,187,041 |
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 | 19,537,853 | 5,374,892 | -14,162,961 |
| Japan | 6,213,289 | 12,159,724 | +5,946,435 |
| Italy | 2,064,033 | 2,099,612 | +35,579 |
| Switzerland | 0 | 2,219,866 | +2,219,866 |
| Belgium | 1,901,850 | 285,191 | -1,616,659 |
| United States | 639,224 | 1,349,158 | +709,934 |
| Taiwan | 962,097 | 255,260 | -706,837 |
| France | 661,688 | 281,029 | -380,659 |
| China | 75,289 | 343,423 | +268,134 |
| South Korea | 0 | 289,534 | +289,534 |
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 | 22,668,395 |
| Germany | 20,258,914 |
| Italy | 4,734,463 |
| Switzerland | 2,219,866 |
| Taiwan | 1,217,357 |
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 | 10,074,434 | 12,593,961 | +2,519,527 |
| Germany | 16,142,817 | 4,116,097 | -12,026,720 |
| Italy | 2,617,741 | 2,116,722 | -501,019 |
| Switzerland | 0 | 2,219,866 | +2,219,866 |
| Taiwan | 962,097 | 255,260 | -706,837 |
| United States | 639,224 | 418,006 | -221,218 |
| South Korea | 0 | 875,622 | +875,622 |
| Sweden | 0 | 782,106 | +782,106 |
| China | 75,289 | 343,423 | +268,134 |
| Turkey | 139,675 | 29,599 | -110,076 |
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 | 7 |
| Northern Ireland | 5 |
| West Midlands | 4 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 3 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 3 |
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 | 4 | 7 | +3 |
| Northern Ireland | 0 | 5 | +5 |
| West Midlands | 3 | 2 | -1 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 1 | 3 | +2 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 2 | 0 | -2 |
| Essex | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Gloucestershire and Wiltshire | 1 | 1 | +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) | 33,347,791 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 19,234,208 |
| Other | 4,364,962 |
| Air transport | 350,383 |
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) | 21,885,912 | 11,461,879 | -10,424,033 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 7,230,499 | 12,003,709 | +4,773,210 |
| Other | 3,062,270 | 1,302,692 | -1,759,578 |
| Air transport | 62,463 | 287,920 | +225,457 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover | 16,794,084 |
| Southampton | 11,313,421 |
| Belfast Port | 6,943,257 |
| Killingholme | 4,375,747 |
| 000 | 4,364,962 |
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 | 11,936,994 | 4,857,090 | -7,079,904 |
| Southampton | 4,805,252 | 6,508,169 | +1,702,917 |
| Belfast Port | 2,135,639 | 4,807,618 | +2,671,979 |
| Killingholme | 4,375,747 | 0 | -4,375,747 |
| 000 | 3,062,270 | 1,302,692 | -1,759,578 |
| London | 679,654 | 1,851,759 | +1,172,105 |
| Eurotunnel | 2,345,339 | 107,953 | -2,237,386 |
| ZLC | 0 | 2,219,866 | +2,219,866 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 1,603,235 | 382,643 | -1,220,592 |
| Harwich | 232,232 | 1,033,741 | +801,509 |
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 | 13 |
| Manufacture of machinery and equipment n.e.c. | 10 |
| Manufacture of fabricated metal products, except machinery and equipment | 8 |
| Manufacture of motor vehicles, trailers and semi-trailers | 6 |
| Repair and installation of machinery and equipment | 4 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 2 |
| 2025-11 | 5 |
| 2025-10 | 5 |
| 2025-09 | 5 |
| 2025-08 | 5 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| NCMT LIMITED | 41 |
| UNITED MACHINING UK LIMITED | 38 |
| YMT LIMITED | 37 |
| MATSUURA MACHINERY LIMITED | 30 |
| EMMEGI (UK) LIMITED | 26 |
| DMG MORI UK LIMITED | 24 |
| YAMAZAKI MAZAK U.K. LIMITED | 18 |
| GROB MACHINE TOOLS UK LIMITED | 14 |
| WHITEHOUSE MACHINE TOOLS LIMITED | 12 |
| DEPUY INTERNATIONAL LIMITED | 11 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 54m+ | 25 |
| 1m-15m | 16 |
| 0-1m | 3 |
| 15m-54m | 3 |
| Other | 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Germany | 29,452,594 |
| Italy | 2,683,899 |
| Hungary | 2,042,497 |
| Denmark | 1,557,493 |
| Ukraine | 1,473,821 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Germany | 19,275,341 | 10,177,253 | -9,098,088 |
| Italy | 1,828,243 | 855,656 | -972,587 |
| Hungary | 1,028,614 | 1,013,883 | -14,731 |
| Denmark | 219,324 | 1,338,169 | +1,118,845 |
| Ukraine | 0 | 1,473,821 | +1,473,821 |
| Spain | 924,428 | 105,000 | -819,428 |
| Belgium | 620,000 | 361,276 | -258,724 |
| Poland | 427,135 | 425,901 | -1,234 |
| France | 781,408 | 4,000 | -777,408 |
| Netherlands | 257,553 | 411,360 | +153,807 |
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) | 40,767,640 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 5,945,323 |
| Air transport | 172,674 |
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) | 25,387,056 | 15,380,584 | -10,006,472 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 3,009,477 | 2,935,846 | -73,631 |
| Air transport | 132,628 | 40,046 | -92,582 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Harwich | 38,942,115 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 3,847,145 |
| Southampton | 674,506 |
| Immingham Docks | 668,114 |
| London | 660,000 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Harwich | 24,401,046 | 14,541,069 | -9,859,977 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 1,823,295 | 2,023,850 | +200,555 |
| Southampton | 93,410 | 581,096 | +487,686 |
| Immingham Docks | 346,250 | 321,864 | -24,386 |
| London | 540,000 | 120,000 | -420,000 |
| London Gateway Port | 393,972 | 258,419 | -135,553 |
| Felixstowe | 476,628 | 54,532 | -422,096 |
| Liverpool Docks | 0 | 308,000 | +308,000 |
| Dover | 141,296 | 63,600 | -77,696 |
| Holyhead | 97,728 | 0 | -97,728 |
Quick facts
HS code: 84571010
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Machining centres with a horizontal spindle for cutting metal