Import/export HS code 845921: Numerically controlled drilling machines
Drilling machines controlled by computers for precise metalworking
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 | 8,686,421 |
| Italy | 4,811,263 |
| France | 2,868,786 |
| United States | 2,275,580 |
| Ireland | 581,482 |
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 | 3,502,978 | 5,183,443 | +1,680,465 |
| Italy | 3,942,022 | 869,241 | -3,072,781 |
| France | 1,705,468 | 1,163,318 | -542,150 |
| United States | 159,307 | 2,116,273 | +1,956,966 |
| Ireland | 581,482 | 0 | -581,482 |
| Germany | 260,964 | 2,266 | -258,698 |
| China | 105,414 | 148,658 | +43,244 |
| Denmark | 136,500 | 0 | -136,500 |
| South Korea | 42,929 | 91,059 | +48,130 |
| Czechia | 0 | 17,637 | +17,637 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Netherlands | 8,686,421 |
| Italy | 4,811,263 |
| France | 2,801,667 |
| United States | 2,340,945 |
| Germany | 264,313 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Netherlands | 3,502,978 | 5,183,443 | +1,680,465 |
| Italy | 3,942,022 | 869,241 | -3,072,781 |
| France | 1,703,714 | 1,097,953 | -605,761 |
| United States | 159,307 | 2,181,638 | +2,022,331 |
| Germany | 262,047 | 2,266 | -259,781 |
| China | 105,414 | 148,658 | +43,244 |
| Denmark | 136,500 | 0 | -136,500 |
| South Korea | 42,929 | 91,059 | +48,130 |
| Czechia | 0 | 17,637 | +17,637 |
| Taiwan | 1,754 | 0 | -1,754 |
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 | 5 |
| West Yorkshire | 4 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 2 |
| Lancashire | 2 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 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 | 4 | 2 | -2 |
| West Yorkshire | 2 | 4 | +2 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 2 | 0 | -2 |
| Lancashire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| North Wales | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Greater Manchester | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Kent | 1 | 0 | -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) | 16,730,755 |
| Air transport | 2,343,203 |
| Other | 624,411 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 332,848 |
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) | 9,473,394 | 7,257,361 | -2,216,033 |
| Air transport | 161,565 | 2,181,638 | +2,020,073 |
| Other | 624,411 | 0 | -624,411 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 179,952 | 152,896 | -27,056 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Immingham Docks | 7,856,253 |
| Dover | 6,009,185 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 2,021,892 |
| Eurotunnel | 1,884,587 |
| Felixstowe | 1,210,424 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Immingham Docks | 3,630,551 | 4,225,702 | +595,151 |
| Dover | 4,275,915 | 1,733,270 | -2,542,645 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 0 | 2,021,892 | +2,021,892 |
| Eurotunnel | 1,629,371 | 255,216 | -1,374,155 |
| Felixstowe | 105,414 | 1,105,010 | +999,596 |
| 000 | 624,411 | 0 | -624,411 |
| London Stansted Airport | 154,485 | 41,893 | -112,592 |
| Manchester Airport | 0 | 112,835 | +112,835 |
| Southampton | 0 | 91,059 | +91,059 |
| East Midlands Airport | 7,080 | 5,018 | -2,062 |
Importer companies by SIC division
What this shows: Industry breakdown (SIC divisions) of importing companies.
Top 5 values
| SIC | Companies |
|---|---|
| Manufacture of fabricated metal products, except machinery and equipment | 7 |
| Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 6 |
| Repair and installation of machinery and equipment | 5 |
| Manufacture of machinery and equipment n.e.c. | 3 |
| Activities of head offices; management consultancy activities | 2 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 3 |
| 2025-10 | 5 |
| 2025-09 | 2 |
| 2025-06 | 4 |
| 2025-05 | 2 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| ERIKS INDUSTRIAL SERVICES LIMITED | 50 |
| TRIMECH MANUFACTURING SOLUTIONS LIMITED | 18 |
| ELECTROIMPACT UK LIMITED | 14 |
| FICEP (UK) LIMITED | 12 |
| MILLS CNC LIMITED | 5 |
| TEK 4 LIMITED | 3 |
| BAE SYSTEMS (OPERATIONS) LIMITED | 3 |
| FRAMATOME | 2 |
| FRAMATOME | 2 |
| ASD LIMITED | 2 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 11 |
| 54m+ | 9 |
| 15m-54m | 5 |
| Other | 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| United States | 5,863,236 |
| Hungary | 5,524,028 |
| Germany | 2,398,298 |
| France | 1,147,313 |
| Canada | 1,129,111 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | 530,975 | 5,332,261 | +4,801,286 |
| Hungary | 0 | 5,524,028 | +5,524,028 |
| Germany | 2,114,246 | 284,052 | -1,830,194 |
| France | 805,874 | 341,439 | -464,435 |
| Canada | 555,954 | 573,157 | +17,203 |
| Belgium | 221,846 | 301,794 | +79,948 |
| Czechia | 413,846 | 0 | -413,846 |
| Viet Nam | 0 | 408,172 | +408,172 |
| India | 172,500 | 112,500 | -60,000 |
| Switzerland | 0 | 270,589 | +270,589 |
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) | 10,809,152 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 7,816,091 |
| Air transport | 93,537 |
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) | 3,886,757 | 6,922,395 | +3,035,638 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,284,460 | 6,531,631 | +5,247,171 |
| Air transport | 88,105 | 5,432 | -82,673 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 9,332,579 |
| Liverpool Docks | 6,233,473 |
| Harwich | 1,387,832 |
| London Gateway Port | 1,157,996 |
| Southampton | 405,319 |
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 | 3,868,922 | 5,463,657 | +1,594,735 |
| Liverpool Docks | 555,954 | 5,677,519 | +5,121,565 |
| Harwich | 0 | 1,387,832 | +1,387,832 |
| London Gateway Port | 536,703 | 621,293 | +84,590 |
| Southampton | 172,500 | 232,819 | +60,319 |
| East Midlands Airport | 83,105 | 0 | -83,105 |
| Heysham | 0 | 49,539 | +49,539 |
| Dover | 0 | 21,367 | +21,367 |
| London | 17,835 | 0 | -17,835 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 5,000 | 3,704 | -1,296 |
Quick facts
HS code: 845921
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Drilling machines controlled by computers for precise metalworking