Import/export HS code 845811: Computer-controlled lathes
Lathes operated by computers for precise metal cutting
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 | 32,811,994 |
| South Korea | 31,029,224 |
| Belgium | 27,965,945 |
| Japan | 24,653,174 |
| Netherlands | 21,451,704 |
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 | 22,535,631 | 10,276,363 | -12,259,268 |
| South Korea | 18,835,082 | 12,194,142 | -6,640,940 |
| Belgium | 17,078,784 | 10,887,161 | -6,191,623 |
| Japan | 9,514,933 | 15,138,241 | +5,623,308 |
| Netherlands | 15,033,435 | 6,418,269 | -8,615,166 |
| Taiwan | 8,572,030 | 5,584,343 | -2,987,687 |
| Austria | 3,481,963 | 9,005,550 | +5,523,587 |
| United States | 4,902,716 | 3,153,142 | -1,749,574 |
| Spain | 1,403,527 | 5,170,396 | +3,766,869 |
| Italy | 2,193,620 | 1,462,255 | -731,365 |
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 | 57,367,307 |
| South Korea | 34,185,455 |
| Germany | 30,000,573 |
| Taiwan | 17,714,090 |
| Thailand | 12,591,813 |
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 | 33,423,164 | 23,944,143 | -9,479,021 |
| South Korea | 19,647,670 | 14,537,785 | -5,109,885 |
| Germany | 21,621,122 | 8,379,451 | -13,241,671 |
| Taiwan | 10,610,170 | 7,103,920 | -3,506,250 |
| Thailand | 6,613,932 | 5,977,881 | -636,051 |
| Austria | 3,576,104 | 9,014,197 | +5,438,093 |
| United States | 5,633,818 | 3,239,678 | -2,394,140 |
| Spain | 1,373,472 | 5,258,649 | +3,885,177 |
| Italy | 2,059,121 | 943,965 | -1,115,156 |
| China | 1,298,457 | 1,281,952 | -16,505 |
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 |
| West Midlands | 4 |
| West Yorkshire | 4 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 3 |
| 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 | 10 | 10 | +0 |
| West Midlands | 1 | 3 | +2 |
| West Yorkshire | 2 | 3 | +1 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 3 | 1 | -2 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 3 | 2 | -1 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 3 | 1 | -2 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 3 | 2 | -1 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 2 | 3 | +1 |
| West Central Scotland | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Cambridgeshire and Peterborough | 0 | 2 | +2 |
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) | 100,052,494 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 76,699,106 |
| Road transport | 6,361,154 |
| Other | 6,145,874 |
| Air transport | 1,250,067 |
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) | 56,017,370 | 44,035,124 | -11,982,246 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 43,980,356 | 32,718,750 | -11,261,606 |
| Road transport | 4,240,694 | 2,120,460 | -2,120,234 |
| Other | 4,058,402 | 2,087,472 | -1,970,930 |
| Air transport | 989,725 | 260,342 | -729,383 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Southampton | 51,425,716 |
| Dover | 45,618,455 |
| Felixstowe | 32,945,445 |
| Eurotunnel | 15,197,696 |
| Immingham Docks | 7,678,807 |
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 | 29,109,817 | 22,315,899 | -6,793,918 |
| Dover | 24,618,466 | 20,999,989 | -3,618,477 |
| Felixstowe | 25,154,122 | 7,791,323 | -17,362,799 |
| Eurotunnel | 6,925,470 | 8,272,226 | +1,346,756 |
| Immingham Docks | 1,996,798 | 5,682,009 | +3,685,211 |
| ZLC | 5,127,465 | 2,228,603 | -2,898,862 |
| 000 | 4,058,402 | 2,087,472 | -1,970,930 |
| Purfleet | 2,815,207 | 2,301,279 | -513,928 |
| London | 2,969,393 | 2,039,858 | -929,535 |
| Harwich | 2,438,068 | 1,368,984 | -1,069,084 |
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 | 23 |
| Manufacture of fabricated metal products, except machinery and equipment | 15 |
| Manufacture of machinery and equipment n.e.c. | 10 |
| Repair and installation of machinery and equipment | 7 |
| Manufacture of basic metals | 5 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 13 |
| 2025-11 | 12 |
| 2025-10 | 13 |
| 2025-09 | 12 |
| 2025-08 | 13 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| HAAS AUTOMATION LIMITED | 112 |
| XYZ MACHINE TOOLS LIMITED | 107 |
| MILLS CNC LIMITED | 85 |
| DMG MORI UK LIMITED | 68 |
| THE ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGY GROUP LIMITED | 64 |
| NCMT LIMITED | 53 |
| YMT LIMITED | 52 |
| YAMAZAKI MAZAK U.K. LIMITED | 50 |
| WARD HI-TECH LIMITED | 49 |
| C.DUGARD LIMITED | 49 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 29 |
| 54m+ | 27 |
| 15m-54m | 8 |
| Other | 6 |
| 0-1m | 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 | 51,053,808 |
| Ireland | 9,618,031 |
| Germany | 7,495,629 |
| United States | 4,867,593 |
| Spain | 3,075,736 |
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 | 29,067,930 | 21,985,878 | -7,082,052 |
| Ireland | 5,938,874 | 3,679,157 | -2,259,717 |
| Germany | 5,217,040 | 2,278,589 | -2,938,451 |
| United States | 806,094 | 4,061,499 | +3,255,405 |
| Spain | 1,655,025 | 1,420,711 | -234,314 |
| Norway | 733,140 | 1,859,929 | +1,126,789 |
| France | 1,196,403 | 1,218,157 | +21,754 |
| Sweden | 1,375,848 | 951,059 | -424,789 |
| Poland | 783,006 | 1,461,849 | +678,843 |
| Netherlands | 765,827 | 1,453,286 | +687,459 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| China | 2,612 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| China | 2,612 | 0 | -2,612 |
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) | 91,893,290 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 12,045,857 |
| Air transport | 992,335 |
| Other | 2,612 |
| Road transport | 1,108 |
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) | 50,265,276 | 41,628,014 | -8,637,262 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 4,273,391 | 7,772,466 | +3,499,075 |
| Air transport | 524,956 | 467,379 | -57,577 |
| Other | 2,612 | 0 | -2,612 |
| Road transport | 1,108 | 0 | -1,108 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 64,271,266 |
| Immingham Docks | 7,667,522 |
| Holyhead | 7,420,665 |
| London | 5,223,048 |
| Liverpool Docks | 3,648,061 |
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 | 33,667,991 | 30,603,275 | -3,064,716 |
| Immingham Docks | 3,680,484 | 3,987,038 | +306,554 |
| Holyhead | 4,012,379 | 3,408,286 | -604,093 |
| London | 3,491,181 | 1,731,867 | -1,759,314 |
| Liverpool Docks | 371,123 | 3,276,938 | +2,905,815 |
| London Gateway Port | 587,353 | 1,593,579 | +1,006,226 |
| Southampton | 656,341 | 1,351,053 | +694,712 |
| Harwich | 1,423,822 | 340,400 | -1,083,422 |
| Felixstowe | 1,239,853 | 424,514 | -815,339 |
| Grangemouth Docks | 737,116 | 545,020 | -192,096 |
Related HS codes
What this shows: Sibling or child HS codes in the same classification branch.
Quick facts
HS code: 845811
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Lathes operated by computers for precise metal cutting