Import/export HS code 8458: Lathes for cutting metal
Machines that rotate metal to cut and shape it, including turning centres
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- It helps you understand the market size for your product in the UK.
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* 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Belgium | 34,014,866 |
| South Korea | 33,855,456 |
| Germany | 30,114,907 |
| Japan | 25,862,384 |
| Netherlands | 23,038,265 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Belgium | 20,249,767 | 13,765,099 | -6,484,668 |
| South Korea | 21,612,896 | 12,242,560 | -9,370,336 |
| Germany | 24,228,646 | 5,886,261 | -18,342,385 |
| Japan | 10,584,085 | 15,278,299 | +4,694,214 |
| Netherlands | 15,324,641 | 7,713,624 | -7,611,017 |
| Taiwan | 12,113,094 | 8,556,500 | -3,556,594 |
| Austria | 3,528,805 | 8,949,673 | +5,420,868 |
| United States | 6,285,020 | 4,486,837 | -1,798,183 |
| Italy | 7,513,924 | 1,773,804 | -5,740,120 |
| China | 3,630,501 | 3,335,916 | -294,585 |
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 | 64,165,673 |
| South Korea | 37,882,269 |
| Germany | 26,623,365 |
| Taiwan | 24,002,747 |
| Thailand | 12,584,394 |
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 | 36,980,407 | 27,185,266 | -9,795,141 |
| South Korea | 22,550,716 | 15,331,553 | -7,219,163 |
| Germany | 22,743,034 | 3,880,331 | -18,862,703 |
| Taiwan | 13,896,969 | 10,105,778 | -3,791,191 |
| Thailand | 6,341,673 | 6,242,721 | -98,952 |
| Austria | 3,576,104 | 8,958,320 | +5,382,216 |
| United States | 7,435,273 | 5,084,110 | -2,351,163 |
| Italy | 7,923,556 | 2,022,408 | -5,901,148 |
| China | 4,441,215 | 3,562,121 | -879,094 |
| Spain | 2,275,363 | 4,745,562 | +2,470,199 |
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 | 17 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 10 |
| West Midlands | 10 |
| Greater Manchester | 9 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 9 |
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 | 12 | 14 | +2 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 8 | 5 | -3 |
| West Midlands | 7 | 7 | +0 |
| Greater Manchester | 8 | 6 | -2 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 8 | 5 | -3 |
| West Yorkshire | 5 | 6 | +1 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 5 | 5 | +0 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 6 | 3 | -3 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 6 | 3 | -3 |
| North Eastern Scotland | 2 | 5 | +3 |
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) | 110,669,597 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 95,336,489 |
| Road transport | 6,682,521 |
| Other | 6,606,926 |
| Air transport | 4,248,662 |
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) | 66,636,518 | 44,033,079 | -22,603,439 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 55,666,799 | 39,669,690 | -15,997,109 |
| Road transport | 3,738,331 | 2,944,190 | -794,141 |
| Other | 4,516,855 | 2,090,071 | -2,426,784 |
| Air transport | 3,109,952 | 1,138,710 | -1,971,242 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Southampton | 59,231,607 |
| Dover | 46,582,549 |
| Felixstowe | 43,898,416 |
| Eurotunnel | 16,356,088 |
| Immingham Docks | 9,884,365 |
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 | 33,929,505 | 25,302,102 | -8,627,403 |
| Dover | 30,362,152 | 16,220,397 | -14,141,755 |
| Felixstowe | 31,430,112 | 12,468,304 | -18,961,808 |
| Eurotunnel | 8,286,316 | 8,069,772 | -216,544 |
| Immingham Docks | 2,803,830 | 7,080,535 | +4,276,705 |
| ZLC | 4,625,102 | 3,052,333 | -1,572,769 |
| Purfleet | 2,564,149 | 4,547,936 | +1,983,787 |
| London | 4,176,295 | 2,520,591 | -1,655,704 |
| 000 | 4,516,855 | 2,090,071 | -2,426,784 |
| Harwich | 2,755,734 | 1,384,347 | -1,371,387 |
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 | 48 |
| Manufacture of fabricated metal products, except machinery and equipment | 24 |
| Manufacture of machinery and equipment n.e.c. | 22 |
| Repair and installation of machinery and equipment | 15 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 12 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2025-11 | 21 |
| 2025-10 | 26 |
| 2025-09 | 22 |
| 2025-08 | 22 |
| 2025-07 | 24 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| HAAS AUTOMATION LIMITED | 111 |
| XYZ MACHINE TOOLS LIMITED | 111 |
| AXMINSTER TOOL CENTRE LTD | 98 |
| MILLS CNC LIMITED | 90 |
| WARREN MACHINE TOOLS (GUILDFORD) LIMITED | 83 |
| CITIZEN MACHINERY UK LTD | 76 |
| CHESTER (UK) LIMITED | 69 |
| C.DUGARD LIMITED | 69 |
| DMG MORI UK LIMITED | 67 |
| THE ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGY GROUP LIMITED | 64 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 69 |
| 54m+ | 59 |
| 0-1m | 19 |
| 15m-54m | 18 |
| Other | 15 |
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 | 52,193,150 |
| Ireland | 12,941,382 |
| Germany | 10,475,008 |
| United States | 8,905,877 |
| Norway | 4,110,929 |
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 | 29,852,934 | 22,340,216 | -7,512,718 |
| Ireland | 7,063,651 | 5,877,731 | -1,185,920 |
| Germany | 6,627,348 | 3,847,660 | -2,779,688 |
| United States | 4,449,169 | 4,456,708 | +7,539 |
| Norway | 1,694,144 | 2,416,785 | +722,641 |
| France | 1,976,281 | 1,715,383 | -260,898 |
| India | 1,964,928 | 1,589,433 | -375,495 |
| Spain | 1,645,970 | 1,756,372 | +110,402 |
| Italy | 996,326 | 2,113,925 | +1,117,599 |
| Sweden | 1,827,291 | 1,279,538 | -547,753 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Taiwan | 2,175,172 |
| Spain | 4,653 |
| China | 3,501 |
| XI | 95 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Taiwan | 1,209,753 | 965,419 | -244,334 |
| Spain | 4,653 | 0 | -4,653 |
| China | 3,501 | 0 | -3,501 |
| XI | 95 | 0 | -95 |
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) | 104,301,675 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 26,130,016 |
| Air transport | 3,136,417 |
| Other | 2,183,421 |
| Road transport | 2,068 |
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) | 54,951,902 | 49,349,773 | -5,602,129 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 14,944,265 | 11,185,751 | -3,758,514 |
| Air transport | 2,079,536 | 1,056,881 | -1,022,655 |
| Other | 1,218,002 | 965,419 | -252,583 |
| Road transport | 2,068 | 0 | -2,068 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 71,083,571 |
| Immingham Docks | 13,350,322 |
| Holyhead | 8,069,441 |
| Liverpool Docks | 6,751,007 |
| London Gateway Port | 6,193,903 |
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 | 37,330,166 | 33,753,405 | -3,576,761 |
| Immingham Docks | 6,222,896 | 7,127,426 | +904,530 |
| Holyhead | 4,403,893 | 3,665,548 | -738,345 |
| Liverpool Docks | 3,427,593 | 3,323,414 | -104,179 |
| London Gateway Port | 3,097,473 | 3,096,430 | -1,043 |
| London | 3,566,096 | 1,992,077 | -1,574,019 |
| Felixstowe | 3,167,567 | 1,243,073 | -1,924,494 |
| Southampton | 1,060,159 | 2,206,246 | +1,146,087 |
| 000 | 1,218,002 | 965,419 | -252,583 |
| Harwich | 1,625,726 | 273,741 | -1,351,985 |
Related HS codes
What this shows: Sibling or child HS codes in the same classification branch.
Quick facts
HS code: 8458
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Machines that rotate metal to cut and shape it, including turning centres