Import/export HS code 84581120: Turning centres
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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 | £ |
|---|---|
| South Korea | 28,931,499 |
| Belgium | 27,128,388 |
| Germany | 15,453,126 |
| Japan | 8,297,909 |
| Netherlands | 7,568,680 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| South Korea | 17,416,100 | 11,515,399 | -5,900,701 |
| Belgium | 17,319,522 | 9,808,866 | -7,510,656 |
| Germany | 12,317,987 | 3,135,139 | -9,182,848 |
| Japan | 2,641,597 | 5,656,312 | +3,014,715 |
| Netherlands | 6,077,947 | 1,490,733 | -4,587,214 |
| United States | 3,560,240 | 3,303,346 | -256,894 |
| Spain | 2,019,033 | 4,655,493 | +2,636,460 |
| Taiwan | 2,251,371 | 2,178,214 | -73,157 |
| France | 1,261,265 | 112,367 | -1,148,898 |
| Italy | 136,415 | 749,620 | +613,205 |
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 | 35,247,570 |
| South Korea | 30,885,130 |
| Germany | 14,645,858 |
| United States | 7,570,149 |
| Spain | 6,734,540 |
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 | 22,120,630 | 13,126,940 | -8,993,690 |
| South Korea | 18,405,835 | 12,479,295 | -5,926,540 |
| Germany | 11,952,954 | 2,692,904 | -9,260,050 |
| United States | 4,084,167 | 3,485,982 | -598,185 |
| Spain | 1,988,978 | 4,745,562 | +2,756,584 |
| Thailand | 3,141,254 | 3,049,853 | -91,401 |
| Taiwan | 3,112,155 | 3,039,635 | -72,520 |
| Switzerland | 884,821 | 0 | -884,821 |
| China | 404,740 | 202,931 | -201,809 |
| Austria | 301,923 | 267,858 | -34,065 |
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 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 3 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 3 |
| West Yorkshire | 3 |
| West Midlands | 2 |
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 | 5 | 6 | +1 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 2 | 3 | +1 |
| West Yorkshire | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| West Midlands | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Devon | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Greater Manchester | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Highlands and Islands | 0 | 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) | 61,470,640 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 47,030,315 |
| Other | 1,279,549 |
| Air transport | 192,901 |
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) | 40,116,339 | 21,354,301 | -18,762,038 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 25,462,215 | 21,568,100 | -3,894,115 |
| Other | 995,045 | 284,504 | -710,541 |
| Air transport | 148,520 | 44,381 | -104,139 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Southampton | 40,761,096 |
| Dover | 25,844,283 |
| Felixstowe | 17,490,857 |
| Eurotunnel | 9,012,825 |
| Purfleet | 4,850,011 |
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 | 23,186,710 | 17,574,386 | -5,612,324 |
| Dover | 16,044,429 | 9,799,854 | -6,244,575 |
| Felixstowe | 13,358,837 | 4,132,020 | -9,226,817 |
| Eurotunnel | 5,056,505 | 3,956,320 | -1,100,185 |
| Purfleet | 2,260,097 | 2,589,914 | +329,817 |
| London | 2,969,393 | 1,741,910 | -1,227,483 |
| Harwich | 654,595 | 1,275,040 | +620,445 |
| 000 | 995,045 | 284,504 | -710,541 |
| ZLC | 884,821 | 129,792 | -755,029 |
| Portsmouth | 145,734 | 761,975 | +616,241 |
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 | 14 |
| Manufacture of fabricated metal products, except machinery and equipment | 9 |
| Manufacture of machinery and equipment n.e.c. | 6 |
| Repair and installation of machinery and equipment | 5 |
| Manufacture of basic metals | 3 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2025-11 | 7 |
| 2025-10 | 9 |
| 2025-09 | 6 |
| 2025-08 | 8 |
| 2025-07 | 6 |
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 | 94 |
| MILLS CNC LIMITED | 83 |
| YAMAZAKI MAZAK U.K. LIMITED | 49 |
| CITIZEN MACHINERY UK LTD | 46 |
| WARD HI-TECH LIMITED | 46 |
| C.DUGARD LIMITED | 35 |
| NCMT LIMITED | 31 |
| DMG MORI UK LIMITED | 23 |
| T.W. WARD C.N.C. MACHINERY LIMITED | 21 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 54m+ | 15 |
| 1m-15m | 12 |
| 15m-54m | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
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 | 50,638,597 |
| Ireland | 7,404,787 |
| United States | 6,330,730 |
| Germany | 5,779,962 |
| Norway | 2,844,217 |
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 | 28,799,976 | 21,838,621 | -6,961,355 |
| Ireland | 3,502,975 | 3,901,812 | +398,837 |
| United States | 3,045,232 | 3,285,498 | +240,266 |
| Germany | 4,357,395 | 1,422,567 | -2,934,828 |
| Norway | 1,011,263 | 1,832,954 | +821,691 |
| Poland | 518,049 | 1,380,900 | +862,851 |
| France | 1,023,551 | 851,407 | -172,144 |
| Spain | 859,712 | 883,402 | +23,690 |
| Sweden | 853,613 | 787,823 | -65,790 |
| Netherlands | 523,528 | 957,873 | +434,345 |
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) | 79,940,961 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 10,574,712 |
| Air transport | 202,795 |
| 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) | 43,446,711 | 36,494,250 | -6,952,461 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 5,760,475 | 4,814,237 | -946,238 |
| Air transport | 31,895 | 170,900 | +139,005 |
| 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 | 58,298,397 |
| Immingham Docks | 6,892,942 |
| Liverpool Docks | 6,506,879 |
| Holyhead | 5,660,533 |
| London | 5,328,492 |
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 | 31,263,486 | 27,034,911 | -4,228,575 |
| Immingham Docks | 3,509,488 | 3,383,454 | -126,034 |
| Liverpool Docks | 3,236,381 | 3,270,498 | +34,117 |
| Holyhead | 2,762,875 | 2,897,658 | +134,783 |
| London | 3,399,240 | 1,929,252 | -1,469,988 |
| Felixstowe | 925,771 | 296,038 | -629,733 |
| Harwich | 1,126,153 | 64,700 | -1,061,453 |
| Milford | 430,380 | 452,154 | +21,774 |
| London Gateway Port | 217,964 | 545,124 | +327,160 |
| Portsmouth | 501,556 | 185,000 | -316,556 |
Quick facts
HS code: 84581120
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Lathes that perform multiple tasks on metal in one setup