Import/export HS code 845931: Numerically controlled boring machines
Computer-controlled machines for boring holes in 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Germany | 7,803,019 |
| Italy | 3,408,353 |
| Switzerland | 3,309,465 |
| Denmark | 2,994,266 |
| Czechia | 859,380 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Germany | 4,357,413 | 3,445,606 | -911,807 |
| Italy | 3,291,433 | 116,920 | -3,174,513 |
| Switzerland | 0 | 3,309,465 | +3,309,465 |
| Denmark | 2,994,266 | 0 | -2,994,266 |
| Czechia | 602,020 | 257,360 | -344,660 |
| South Korea | 337,446 | 282,575 | -54,871 |
| Taiwan | 393,641 | 0 | -393,641 |
| China | 237,288 | 40,711 | -196,577 |
| Netherlands | 83,956 | 38,940 | -45,016 |
| United States | 74,097 | 2,757 | -71,340 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Germany | 7,443,972 |
| Italy | 3,727,835 |
| Switzerland | 3,311,468 |
| Denmark | 2,991,922 |
| Czechia | 859,380 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Germany | 4,130,216 | 3,313,756 | -816,460 |
| Italy | 3,500,220 | 227,615 | -3,272,605 |
| Switzerland | 0 | 3,311,468 | +3,311,468 |
| Denmark | 2,991,922 | 0 | -2,991,922 |
| Czechia | 602,020 | 257,360 | -344,660 |
| South Korea | 337,446 | 282,575 | -54,871 |
| Taiwan | 393,641 | 0 | -393,641 |
| China | 316,736 | 64,623 | -252,113 |
| United States | 81,402 | 0 | -81,402 |
| Belgium | 4,762 | 36,937 | +32,175 |
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 | 4 |
| West Midlands | 4 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 3 |
| Lancashire | 3 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 3 |
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 | 3 | -1 |
| West Midlands | 4 | 0 | -4 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 3 | 3 | +0 |
| Lancashire | 3 | 0 | -3 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 3 | 1 | -2 |
| Greater Manchester | 2 | 0 | -2 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Merseyside | 2 | 0 | -2 |
| Norfolk | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Cambridgeshire and Peterborough | 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) | 17,650,779 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,891,030 |
| Air transport | 451,431 |
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) | 10,499,235 | 7,151,544 | -3,347,691 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,522,374 | 368,656 | -1,153,718 |
| Air transport | 413,106 | 38,325 | -374,781 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover | 5,583,349 |
| Immingham Docks | 4,315,637 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 3,573,570 |
| Eurotunnel | 2,567,239 |
| Southampton | 1,131,030 |
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 | 4,315,002 | 1,268,347 | -3,046,655 |
| Immingham Docks | 3,131,514 | 1,184,123 | -1,947,391 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 264,105 | 3,309,465 | +3,045,360 |
| Eurotunnel | 1,694,394 | 872,845 | -821,549 |
| Southampton | 848,455 | 282,575 | -565,880 |
| Harwich | 427,420 | 427,655 | +235 |
| Hull | 456,348 | 0 | -456,348 |
| Portsmouth | 346,478 | 0 | -346,478 |
| London | 214,530 | 13,218 | -201,312 |
| Birmingham Airport | 179,001 | 23,054 | -155,947 |
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 | 11 |
| Manufacture of fabricated metal products, except machinery and equipment | 6 |
| Manufacture of machinery and equipment n.e.c. | 6 |
| Manufacture of electrical equipment | 2 |
| Architectural and engineering activities; technical testing and analysis | 1 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2025-11 | 3 |
| 2025-10 | 2 |
| 2025-09 | 3 |
| 2025-08 | 3 |
| 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 | 14 |
| 54m+ | 11 |
| 15m-54m | 4 |
| 0-1m | 3 |
| Other | 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Italy | 735,249 |
| Austria | 378,092 |
| France | 280,223 |
| Netherlands | 235,172 |
| Spain | 217,722 |
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 | 231,668 | 503,581 | +271,913 |
| Austria | 378,092 | 0 | -378,092 |
| France | 255,007 | 25,216 | -229,791 |
| Netherlands | 79,684 | 155,488 | +75,804 |
| Spain | 212,950 | 4,772 | -208,178 |
| Germany | 193,388 | 0 | -193,388 |
| United States | 114,017 | 7,724 | -106,293 |
| Ireland | 57,000 | 0 | -57,000 |
| Poland | 6,000 | 45,740 | +39,740 |
| Norway | 30,653 | 0 | -30,653 |
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) | 1,653,576 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 590,425 |
| Air transport | 72,798 |
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) | 905,797 | 747,779 | -158,018 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 590,425 | 0 | -590,425 |
| Air transport | 65,074 | 7,724 | -57,350 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 637,724 |
| Immingham Docks | 438,072 |
| Harwich | 344,534 |
| Newhaven | 212,950 |
| Killingholme | 189,046 |
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 | 45,433 | 592,291 | +546,858 |
| Immingham Docks | 438,072 | 0 | -438,072 |
| Harwich | 189,046 | 155,488 | -33,558 |
| Newhaven | 212,950 | 0 | -212,950 |
| Killingholme | 189,046 | 0 | -189,046 |
| Portsmouth | 165,056 | 0 | -165,056 |
| Middlesbrough | 85,602 | 0 | -85,602 |
| London Gateway Port | 82,448 | 0 | -82,448 |
| ZLC | 52,096 | 0 | -52,096 |
| Holyhead | 45,000 | 0 | -45,000 |
Quick facts
HS code: 845931
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Computer-controlled machines for boring holes in metal