Import/export HS code 84571090: Various machining centres
All other types of machining centres not specified elsewhere
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 | 38,374,672 |
| United States | 22,363,049 |
| Japan | 20,899,718 |
| Taiwan | 17,818,233 |
| Netherlands | 16,373,119 |
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 | 24,493,402 | 13,881,270 | -10,612,132 |
| United States | 12,371,544 | 9,991,505 | -2,380,039 |
| Japan | 9,331,983 | 11,567,735 | +2,235,752 |
| Taiwan | 9,142,799 | 8,675,434 | -467,365 |
| Netherlands | 10,724,690 | 5,648,429 | -5,076,261 |
| Belgium | 4,236,850 | 8,720,823 | +4,483,973 |
| Switzerland | 7,692,666 | 1,628,300 | -6,064,366 |
| Sweden | 3,633,751 | 1,218,162 | -2,415,589 |
| Spain | 2,011,553 | 950,807 | -1,060,746 |
| France | 1,825,457 | 925,959 | -899,498 |
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 | 36,954,176 |
| Germany | 31,905,653 |
| Taiwan | 30,415,493 |
| United States | 24,935,559 |
| Switzerland | 6,763,333 |
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 | 16,320,199 | 20,633,977 | +4,313,778 |
| Germany | 18,965,621 | 12,940,032 | -6,025,589 |
| Taiwan | 17,343,577 | 13,071,916 | -4,271,661 |
| United States | 13,291,513 | 11,644,046 | -1,647,467 |
| Switzerland | 5,617,187 | 1,146,146 | -4,471,041 |
| China | 4,145,214 | 2,234,149 | -1,911,065 |
| Sweden | 3,633,751 | 1,212,268 | -2,421,483 |
| Spain | 3,579,338 | 950,807 | -2,628,531 |
| Austria | 2,397,068 | 702,235 | -1,694,833 |
| Italy | 1,268,559 | 1,202,662 | -65,897 |
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 | 13 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 5 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 5 |
| West Midlands | 5 |
| Gloucestershire and Wiltshire | 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 | 10 | 12 | +2 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 4 | 4 | +0 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 3 | 3 | +0 |
| West Midlands | 3 | 5 | +2 |
| Gloucestershire and Wiltshire | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Inner London - West | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 3 | 2 | -1 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 2 | 3 | +1 |
| West Yorkshire | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 2 | 1 | -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) | 89,284,998 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 58,751,556 |
| Other | 8,872,657 |
| Road transport | 1,402,960 |
| Air transport | 687,612 |
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) | 54,276,143 | 35,008,855 | -19,267,288 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 28,784,147 | 29,967,409 | +1,183,262 |
| Other | 6,695,585 | 2,177,072 | -4,518,513 |
| Road transport | 548,055 | 854,905 | +306,850 |
| Air transport | 520,533 | 167,079 | -353,454 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Southampton | 47,830,499 |
| Dover | 33,470,733 |
| Felixstowe | 12,501,112 |
| Eurotunnel | 12,071,306 |
| ZLC | 11,408,116 |
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 | 23,399,322 | 24,431,177 | +1,031,855 |
| Dover | 20,720,659 | 12,750,074 | -7,970,585 |
| Felixstowe | 6,286,269 | 6,214,843 | -71,426 |
| Eurotunnel | 7,830,392 | 4,240,914 | -3,589,478 |
| ZLC | 8,817,215 | 2,590,901 | -6,226,314 |
| Harwich | 3,317,659 | 5,620,033 | +2,302,374 |
| 000 | 6,695,585 | 2,177,072 | -4,518,513 |
| Immingham Docks | 3,648,630 | 5,087,994 | +1,439,364 |
| Killingholme | 3,082,182 | 71,190 | -3,010,992 |
| Portsmouth | 2,211,762 | 904,147 | -1,307,615 |
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 | 26 |
| Manufacture of machinery and equipment n.e.c. | 14 |
| Repair and installation of machinery and equipment | 10 |
| Manufacture of motor vehicles, trailers and semi-trailers | 7 |
| Other manufacturing | 6 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 12 |
| 2025-11 | 11 |
| 2025-10 | 14 |
| 2025-09 | 15 |
| 2025-08 | 12 |
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 |
|---|---|
| 54m+ | 30 |
| 1m-15m | 28 |
| 0-1m | 11 |
| Other | 5 |
| 15m-54m | 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Belgium | 71,427,026 |
| Turkey | 6,860,626 |
| Ireland | 5,553,425 |
| Spain | 5,448,325 |
| Sweden | 4,690,091 |
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 | 39,835,639 | 31,591,387 | -8,244,252 |
| Turkey | 3,704,489 | 3,156,137 | -548,352 |
| Ireland | 2,169,304 | 3,384,121 | +1,214,817 |
| Spain | 2,349,543 | 3,098,782 | +749,239 |
| Sweden | 2,949,886 | 1,740,205 | -1,209,681 |
| France | 2,101,009 | 845,377 | -1,255,632 |
| Germany | 1,197,326 | 1,368,356 | +171,030 |
| Thailand | 0 | 1,908,380 | +1,908,380 |
| Italy | 1,188,378 | 437,874 | -750,504 |
| United States | 599,051 | 844,736 | +245,685 |
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) | 103,134,700 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 10,926,673 |
| Air transport | 392,969 |
| 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) | 55,241,858 | 47,892,842 | -7,349,016 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 6,491,655 | 4,435,018 | -2,056,637 |
| Air transport | 307,395 | 85,574 | -221,821 |
| 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 | 52,185,620 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 29,918,546 |
| Immingham Docks | 6,443,335 |
| Portsmouth | 4,554,268 |
| London Gateway Port | 3,647,787 |
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 | 28,851,987 | 23,333,633 | -5,518,354 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 17,229,651 | 12,688,895 | -4,540,756 |
| Immingham Docks | 3,905,618 | 2,537,717 | -1,367,901 |
| Portsmouth | 1,938,950 | 2,615,318 | +676,368 |
| London Gateway Port | 961,609 | 2,686,178 | +1,724,569 |
| Holyhead | 1,058,215 | 2,129,734 | +1,071,519 |
| Dover | 2,184,081 | 638,733 | -1,545,348 |
| Purfleet | 1,353,991 | 1,298,931 | -55,060 |
| Southampton | 530,281 | 1,092,210 | +561,929 |
| Felixstowe | 957,774 | 636,326 | -321,448 |
Quick facts
HS code: 84571090
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: All other types of machining centres not specified elsewhere