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 | 25,155,352 |
| Japan | 19,232,773 |
| Italy | 4,530,222 |
| 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 | 19,018,750 | 6,136,602 | -12,882,148 |
| Japan | 6,749,507 | 12,483,266 | +5,733,759 |
| Italy | 2,484,598 | 2,045,624 | -438,974 |
| Switzerland | 0 | 2,219,866 | +2,219,866 |
| Belgium | 1,901,850 | 285,191 | -1,616,659 |
| United States | 683,925 | 1,149,177 | +465,252 |
| Taiwan | 962,097 | 0 | -962,097 |
| France | 0 | 942,717 | +942,717 |
| China | 75,289 | 241,855 | +166,566 |
| 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 | 23,528,155 |
| Germany | 20,309,100 |
| Italy | 5,101,040 |
| Switzerland | 2,219,866 |
| Taiwan | 962,097 |
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 | 9,948,964 | 13,579,191 | +3,630,227 |
| Germany | 15,431,293 | 4,877,807 | -10,553,486 |
| Italy | 3,038,306 | 2,062,734 | -975,572 |
| Switzerland | 0 | 2,219,866 | +2,219,866 |
| Taiwan | 962,097 | 0 | -962,097 |
| United States | 683,925 | 218,025 | -465,900 |
| South Korea | 0 | 875,622 | +875,622 |
| Sweden | 0 | 782,106 | +782,106 |
| China | 75,289 | 241,855 | +166,566 |
| 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 |
| Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear | 4 |
| West Midlands | 4 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 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 |
| Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear | 3 | 2 | -1 |
| West Midlands | 3 | 2 | -1 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 3 | 1 | -2 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 2 | 0 | -2 |
| Essex | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Gloucestershire and Wiltshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Inner London - West | 1 | 2 | +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) | 33,764,554 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 19,581,860 |
| Other | 4,557,383 |
| 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) | 21,594,953 | 12,169,601 | -9,425,352 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 7,161,535 | 12,420,325 | +5,258,790 |
| Other | 3,254,691 | 1,302,692 | -1,951,999 |
| Air transport | 50,658 | 299,725 | +249,067 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover | 16,894,780 |
| Southampton | 11,224,986 |
| Belfast Port | 7,578,098 |
| 000 | 4,557,383 |
| Killingholme | 4,375,747 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dover | 11,275,980 | 5,618,800 | -5,657,180 |
| Southampton | 4,044,941 | 7,180,045 | +3,135,104 |
| Belfast Port | 2,770,480 | 4,807,618 | +2,037,138 |
| 000 | 3,254,691 | 1,302,692 | -1,951,999 |
| Killingholme | 4,375,747 | 0 | -4,375,747 |
| London | 679,654 | 1,851,759 | +1,172,105 |
| Eurotunnel | 2,345,339 | 53,965 | -2,291,374 |
| 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 | 12 |
| Manufacture of machinery and equipment n.e.c. | 10 |
| Manufacture of fabricated metal products, except machinery and equipment | 9 |
| Manufacture of motor vehicles, trailers and semi-trailers | 6 |
| Architectural and engineering activities; technical testing and analysis | 3 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2025-11 | 5 |
| 2025-10 | 5 |
| 2025-09 | 5 |
| 2025-08 | 5 |
| 2025-07 | 4 |
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 | 17 |
| 0-1m | 3 |
| 15m-54m | 3 |
| 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Germany | 28,974,069 |
| Italy | 2,718,480 |
| Hungary | 2,042,497 |
| Denmark | 1,557,493 |
| Ukraine | 1,247,786 |
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 | 19,920,329 | 9,053,740 | -10,866,589 |
| Italy | 1,862,824 | 855,656 | -1,007,168 |
| Hungary | 1,028,614 | 1,013,883 | -14,731 |
| Denmark | 219,324 | 1,338,169 | +1,118,845 |
| Ukraine | 0 | 1,247,786 | +1,247,786 |
| Spain | 924,428 | 105,000 | -819,428 |
| Belgium | 7,500 | 973,776 | +966,276 |
| Ireland | 508,636 | 352,000 | -156,636 |
| Poland | 427,135 | 425,901 | -1,234 |
| France | 784,408 | 4,000 | -780,408 |
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) | 40,015,098 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 5,745,541 |
| Air transport | 522,674 |
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) | 25,835,262 | 14,179,836 | -11,655,426 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 2,351,197 | 3,394,344 | +1,043,147 |
| Air transport | 461,538 | 61,136 | -400,402 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Harwich | 38,155,823 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 3,658,691 |
| Southampton | 690,256 |
| 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 | 25,046,034 | 13,109,789 | -11,936,245 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 1,735,015 | 1,923,676 | +188,661 |
| Southampton | 109,160 | 581,096 | +471,936 |
| Immingham Docks | 186,250 | 481,864 | +295,614 |
| London | 130,000 | 530,000 | +400,000 |
| London Gateway Port | 393,972 | 258,419 | -135,553 |
| Felixstowe | 264,096 | 273,736 | +9,640 |
| Liverpool John Lennon Airport - Speke | 350,000 | 0 | -350,000 |
| Liverpool Docks | 0 | 308,000 | +308,000 |
| Dover | 141,296 | 63,600 | -77,696 |
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