Import/export HS code 84581149: Multi-spindle lathes
Lathes with multiple spindles for cutting metal
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Netherlands | 11,684,502 |
| Germany | 3,824,969 |
| Japan | 2,478,021 |
| Italy | 1,921,915 |
| China | 773,253 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Netherlands | 7,438,499 | 4,246,003 | -3,192,496 |
| Germany | 3,593,639 | 231,330 | -3,362,309 |
| Japan | 269,737 | 2,208,284 | +1,938,547 |
| Italy | 1,390,772 | 531,143 | -859,629 |
| China | 277,786 | 495,467 | +217,681 |
| France | 213,640 | 88,682 | -124,958 |
| Ireland | 7,790 | 174,675 | +166,885 |
| South Korea | 174,680 | 0 | -174,680 |
| Switzerland | 159,682 | 0 | -159,682 |
| United States | 9,033 | 95,361 | +86,328 |
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 | 7,694,106 |
| Thailand | 6,393,287 |
| Germany | 3,380,049 |
| Italy | 2,153,245 |
| China | 1,074,034 |
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 | 4,412,740 | 3,281,366 | -1,131,374 |
| Thailand | 3,200,419 | 3,192,868 | -7,551 |
| Germany | 3,378,993 | 1,056 | -3,377,937 |
| Italy | 1,390,772 | 762,473 | -628,299 |
| China | 458,742 | 615,292 | +156,550 |
| Philippines | 498,343 | 214,762 | -283,581 |
| South Korea | 174,680 | 0 | -174,680 |
| United Kingdom | 62,551 | 6,000 | -56,551 |
| Turkey | 0 | 21,649 | +21,649 |
| United States | 9,033 | 0 | -9,033 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 2 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 1 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 1 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 1 |
| Kent | 1 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Kent | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Tees Valley | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| West Central Scotland | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| West Midlands | 1 | 1 | +0 |
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) | 12,864,502 |
| Road transport | 6,211,683 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 2,565,748 |
| Air transport | 43,552 |
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) | 9,067,824 | 3,796,678 | -5,271,146 |
| Road transport | 3,736,198 | 2,475,485 | -1,260,713 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 764,249 | 1,801,499 | +1,037,250 |
| Air transport | 21,748 | 21,804 | +56 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover | 6,599,055 |
| ZLC | 6,190,034 |
| Eurotunnel | 3,877,465 |
| Felixstowe | 3,622,460 |
| Belfast Port | 723,744 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dover | 4,279,462 | 2,319,593 | -1,959,869 |
| ZLC | 3,736,198 | 2,453,836 | -1,282,362 |
| Eurotunnel | 1,306,373 | 2,571,092 | +1,264,719 |
| Felixstowe | 3,584,921 | 37,539 | -3,547,382 |
| Belfast Port | 265,971 | 457,773 | +191,802 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 329,949 | 0 | -329,949 |
| Southampton | 53,861 | 95,361 | +41,500 |
| Purfleet | 0 | 108,815 | +108,815 |
| Fishguard | 0 | 22,597 | +22,597 |
| Manchester Airport | 0 | 21,804 | +21,804 |
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 | 5 |
| Manufacture of machinery and equipment n.e.c. | 2 |
| Repair and installation of machinery and equipment | 2 |
| Architectural and engineering activities; technical testing and analysis | 1 |
| Crop and animal production, hunting and related service activities | 1 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2025-11 | 2 |
| 2025-10 | 2 |
| 2025-09 | 2 |
| 2025-08 | 2 |
| 2025-07 | 2 |
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 |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 5 |
| 54m+ | 5 |
| 0-1m | 2 |
| 15m-54m | 1 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Ireland | 2,315,856 |
| United States | 764,265 |
| India | 588,914 |
| Portugal | 365,039 |
| Netherlands | 306,154 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ireland | 1,807,444 | 508,412 | -1,299,032 |
| United States | 10,973 | 753,292 | +742,319 |
| India | 105,079 | 483,835 | +378,756 |
| Portugal | 0 | 365,039 | +365,039 |
| Netherlands | 141,254 | 164,900 | +23,646 |
| Spain | 0 | 266,726 | +266,726 |
| Singapore | 242,665 | 8,962 | -233,703 |
| Sweden | 226,432 | 0 | -226,432 |
| Germany | 13,113 | 192,327 | +179,214 |
| Saudi Arabia | 151,300 | 45,000 | -106,300 |
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) | 4,042,301 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 2,158,253 |
| Air transport | 350,491 |
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) | 2,186,295 | 1,856,006 | -330,289 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 584,720 | 1,573,533 | +988,813 |
| Air transport | 279,969 | 70,522 | -209,447 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Holyhead | 1,763,737 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 1,081,256 |
| Southampton | 917,463 |
| London Gateway Port | 633,969 |
| Milford | 552,119 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Holyhead | 1,383,992 | 379,745 | -1,004,247 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 253,236 | 828,020 | +574,784 |
| Southampton | 7,611 | 909,852 | +902,241 |
| London Gateway Port | 67,728 | 566,241 | +498,513 |
| Milford | 423,452 | 128,667 | -294,785 |
| Felixstowe | 230,363 | 38,500 | -191,863 |
| Immingham Docks | 253,432 | 14,000 | -239,432 |
| Portsmouth | 0 | 266,726 | +266,726 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 235,468 | 0 | -235,468 |
| Eurotunnel | 1,720 | 174,348 | +172,628 |
Quick facts
HS code: 84581149
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Lathes with multiple spindles for cutting metal