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 | 28,171,481 |
| Belgium | 26,714,971 |
| Germany | 20,063,287 |
| Japan | 8,684,301 |
| Netherlands | 7,330,669 |
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 | 16,550,662 | 11,620,819 | -4,929,843 |
| Belgium | 16,863,697 | 9,851,274 | -7,012,423 |
| Germany | 12,309,187 | 7,754,100 | -4,555,087 |
| Japan | 2,236,369 | 6,447,932 | +4,211,563 |
| Netherlands | 5,803,517 | 1,527,152 | -4,276,365 |
| United States | 4,054,462 | 2,679,792 | -1,374,670 |
| Spain | 1,403,527 | 5,168,580 | +3,765,053 |
| Taiwan | 2,251,371 | 2,203,497 | -47,874 |
| 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 | 35,080,732 |
| South Korea | 30,125,112 |
| Germany | 19,256,019 |
| United States | 7,349,546 |
| Spain | 6,632,121 |
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 | 21,253,283 | 13,827,449 | -7,425,834 |
| South Korea | 17,540,397 | 12,584,715 | -4,955,682 |
| Germany | 11,944,154 | 7,311,865 | -4,632,289 |
| United States | 4,478,979 | 2,870,567 | -1,608,412 |
| Spain | 1,373,472 | 5,258,649 | +3,885,177 |
| Taiwan | 3,112,155 | 3,093,198 | -18,957 |
| Thailand | 2,980,664 | 3,175,236 | +194,572 |
| Switzerland | 884,821 | 0 | -884,821 |
| Austria | 301,923 | 325,124 | +23,201 |
| China | 231,443 | 202,931 | -28,512 |
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 | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| 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) | 65,646,970 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 46,232,835 |
| Other | 1,163,307 |
| 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) | 39,094,233 | 26,552,737 | -12,541,496 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 24,304,397 | 21,928,438 | -2,375,959 |
| Other | 878,803 | 284,504 | -594,299 |
| 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 | 38,341,579 |
| Dover | 31,202,781 |
| Felixstowe | 17,076,200 |
| Eurotunnel | 8,799,904 |
| 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 | 22,055,282 | 16,286,297 | -5,768,985 |
| Dover | 15,863,574 | 15,339,207 | -524,367 |
| Felixstowe | 12,936,041 | 4,140,159 | -8,795,882 |
| Eurotunnel | 4,440,999 | 4,358,905 | -82,094 |
| Purfleet | 2,706,392 | 2,143,619 | -562,773 |
| London | 2,969,393 | 1,741,910 | -1,227,483 |
| Harwich | 379,625 | 1,275,040 | +895,415 |
| 000 | 878,803 | 284,504 | -594,299 |
| 499 | 62,584 | 1,090,556 | +1,027,972 |
| ZLC | 884,821 | 129,792 | -755,029 |
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 |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 10 |
| 2025-11 | 7 |
| 2025-10 | 9 |
| 2025-09 | 6 |
| 2025-08 | 8 |
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 | 95 |
| MILLS CNC LIMITED | 84 |
| YAMAZAKI MAZAK U.K. LIMITED | 50 |
| CITIZEN MACHINERY UK LTD | 47 |
| WARD HI-TECH LIMITED | 46 |
| C.DUGARD LIMITED | 35 |
| NCMT LIMITED | 31 |
| DMG MORI UK LIMITED | 24 |
| 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 | 50,276,559 |
| Ireland | 7,380,650 |
| Germany | 5,701,513 |
| United States | 3,309,664 |
| Norway | 2,495,299 |
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 | 28,362,335 | 21,914,224 | -6,448,111 |
| Ireland | 4,498,438 | 2,882,212 | -1,616,226 |
| Germany | 4,323,679 | 1,377,834 | -2,945,845 |
| United States | 24,166 | 3,285,498 | +3,261,332 |
| Norway | 662,345 | 1,832,954 | +1,170,609 |
| Poland | 518,049 | 1,386,800 | +868,751 |
| France | 1,043,701 | 795,407 | -248,294 |
| Spain | 870,202 | 911,907 | +41,705 |
| Netherlands | 490,623 | 985,065 | +494,442 |
| Italy | 427,557 | 933,146 | +505,589 |
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) | 79,916,261 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 6,495,879 |
| 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) | 44,383,424 | 35,532,837 | -8,850,587 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,543,371 | 4,952,508 | +3,409,137 |
| Air transport | 34,125 | 168,670 | +134,545 |
| 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 | 58,228,392 |
| Immingham Docks | 6,045,568 |
| Holyhead | 5,649,826 |
| London | 5,075,472 |
| Liverpool Docks | 3,472,383 |
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 | 30,940,105 | 27,288,287 | -3,651,818 |
| Immingham Docks | 2,662,114 | 3,383,454 | +721,340 |
| Holyhead | 2,839,614 | 2,810,212 | -29,402 |
| London | 3,385,605 | 1,689,867 | -1,695,738 |
| Liverpool Docks | 201,885 | 3,270,498 | +3,068,613 |
| Harwich | 1,126,153 | 104,142 | -1,022,011 |
| Felixstowe | 945,980 | 273,538 | -672,442 |
| London Gateway Port | 300,117 | 718,930 | +418,813 |
| Milford | 882,534 | 0 | -882,534 |
| 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