Import/export HS code 845891: Computer-controlled lathes (other types)
Other types of lathes controlled by computers for 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Belgium | 5,645,544 |
| Italy | 5,371,931 |
| South Korea | 1,899,989 |
| Taiwan | 1,758,087 |
| Denmark | 1,147,884 |
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 | 2,615,833 | 3,029,711 | +413,878 |
| Italy | 5,251,672 | 120,259 | -5,131,413 |
| South Korea | 1,746,151 | 153,838 | -1,592,313 |
| Taiwan | 1,188,200 | 569,887 | -618,313 |
| Denmark | 508,820 | 639,064 | +130,244 |
| Germany | 1,017,604 | 8,041 | -1,009,563 |
| China | 216,398 | 807,340 | +590,942 |
| Japan | 7,353 | 700,618 | +693,265 |
| Netherlands | 14,385 | 688,730 | +674,345 |
| Czechia | 0 | 400,000 | +400,000 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Italy | 6,678,411 |
| Japan | 5,571,426 |
| South Korea | 2,770,571 |
| Taiwan | 1,557,718 |
| Denmark | 1,147,884 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Italy | 5,794,755 | 883,656 | -4,911,099 |
| Japan | 1,987,906 | 3,583,520 | +1,595,614 |
| South Korea | 1,871,383 | 899,188 | -972,195 |
| Taiwan | 876,900 | 680,818 | -196,082 |
| Denmark | 508,820 | 639,064 | +130,244 |
| China | 542,539 | 405,418 | -137,121 |
| Germany | 892,372 | 8,041 | -884,331 |
| United States | 92,197 | 0 | -92,197 |
| India | 38,791 | 22,980 | -15,811 |
| United Kingdom | 14,385 | 3,934 | -10,451 |
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 | 3 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 3 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 2 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 2 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 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 | 3 | 2 | -1 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Cheshire | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| East Yorkshire and Northern Lincolnshire | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Greater Manchester | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Lancashire | 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) | 12,900,437 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 6,794,627 |
| Air transport | 69,386 |
| Road transport | 5,276 |
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) | 8,542,004 | 4,358,433 | -4,183,571 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 4,016,286 | 2,778,341 | -1,237,945 |
| Air transport | 61,758 | 7,628 | -54,130 |
| Road transport | 0 | 5,276 | +5,276 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover | 6,027,699 |
| Felixstowe | 3,371,389 |
| Southampton | 2,734,692 |
| Purfleet | 1,981,625 |
| Immingham Docks | 1,824,009 |
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 | 5,343,893 | 683,806 | -4,660,087 |
| Felixstowe | 1,686,399 | 1,684,990 | -1,409 |
| Southampton | 2,249,313 | 485,379 | -1,763,934 |
| Purfleet | 304,052 | 1,677,573 | +1,373,521 |
| Immingham Docks | 551,480 | 1,272,529 | +721,049 |
| London | 1,169,057 | 436,720 | -732,337 |
| Middlesbrough | 543,083 | 472,406 | -70,677 |
| Eurotunnel | 538,173 | 86,039 | -452,134 |
| London Gateway Port | 0 | 309,104 | +309,104 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 167,606 | 17,783 | -149,823 |
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 fabricated metal products, except machinery and equipment | 3 |
| Repair and installation of machinery and equipment | 3 |
| Activities of head offices; management consultancy activities | 2 |
| Manufacture of machinery and equipment n.e.c. | 2 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2025-10 | 1 |
| 2025-06 | 2 |
| 2025-05 | 3 |
| 2025-04 | 3 |
| 2025-03 | 4 |
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 | 9 |
| 54m+ | 7 |
| 0-1m | 3 |
| 15m-54m | 2 |
| Other | 2 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Italy | 966,434 |
| France | 781,482 |
| Brazil | 508,619 |
| Germany | 503,740 |
| Czechia | 424,319 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Italy | 244,223 | 722,211 | +477,988 |
| France | 517,165 | 264,317 | -252,848 |
| Brazil | 508,619 | 0 | -508,619 |
| Germany | 144,677 | 359,063 | +214,386 |
| Czechia | 24,319 | 400,000 | +375,681 |
| Spain | 0 | 299,995 | +299,995 |
| Norway | 175,500 | 72,781 | -102,719 |
| India | 90,623 | 131,750 | +41,127 |
| Croatia | 185,000 | 0 | -185,000 |
| Sweden | 12,500 | 170,000 | +157,500 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| 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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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) | 3,965,649 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,016,667 |
| Air transport | 100,357 |
| Other | 95 |
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) | 1,522,603 | 2,443,046 | +920,443 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 805,677 | 210,990 | -594,687 |
| Air transport | 90,607 | 9,750 | -80,857 |
| Other | 95 | 0 | -95 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 1,856,909 |
| Immingham Docks | 1,571,010 |
| London Gateway Port | 728,466 |
| Portsmouth | 432,199 |
| Dover | 106,663 |
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 | 867,804 | 989,105 | +121,301 |
| Immingham Docks | 296,780 | 1,274,230 | +977,450 |
| London Gateway Port | 562,916 | 165,550 | -397,366 |
| Portsmouth | 373,675 | 58,524 | -315,151 |
| Dover | 61,428 | 45,235 | -16,193 |
| Holyhead | 28,995 | 70,952 | +41,957 |
| Felixstowe | 69,076 | 25,440 | -43,636 |
| Southampton | 67,606 | 20,000 | -47,606 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 72,312 | 9,750 | -62,562 |
| East Midlands Airport | 8,845 | 0 | -8,845 |
Related HS codes
What this shows: Sibling or child HS codes in the same classification branch.
Quick facts
HS code: 845891
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Other types of lathes controlled by computers for metal cutting