Import/export HS code 845951: Numerically controlled threading or tapping machines
Computer-controlled machines for creating threads in metal
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- It helps you understand the market size for your product in the UK.
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* 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| China | 913,937 |
| Switzerland | 841,670 |
| Taiwan | 341,645 |
| France | 152,714 |
| Germany | 24,096 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| China | 351,975 | 561,962 | +209,987 |
| Switzerland | 841,670 | 0 | -841,670 |
| Taiwan | 241,700 | 99,945 | -141,755 |
| France | 141,025 | 11,689 | -129,336 |
| Germany | 8,057 | 16,039 | +7,982 |
| Netherlands | 9,903 | 0 | -9,903 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| China | 934,369 |
| Switzerland | 841,670 |
| Taiwan | 321,213 |
| Germany | 113,643 |
| United Kingdom | 51,478 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| China | 351,975 | 582,394 | +230,419 |
| Switzerland | 841,670 | 0 | -841,670 |
| Taiwan | 241,700 | 79,513 | -162,187 |
| Germany | 97,604 | 16,039 | -81,565 |
| United Kingdom | 51,478 | 0 | -51,478 |
| France | 0 | 11,689 | +11,689 |
| United States | 9,903 | 0 | -9,903 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| West Yorkshire | 2 |
| Cheshire | 1 |
| Devon | 1 |
| South Yorkshire | 1 |
| West of England | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Yorkshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Cheshire | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Devon | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| South Yorkshire | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| West of England | 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Road transport | 1,054,165 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 956,321 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 259,905 |
| Air transport | 13,574 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Road transport | 841,670 | 212,495 | -629,175 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 507,869 | 448,452 | -59,417 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 243,866 | 16,039 | -227,827 |
| Air transport | 925 | 12,649 | +11,724 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| ZLC | 1,054,165 |
| Felixstowe | 716,646 |
| Southampton | 249,578 |
| Dover | 105,586 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 92,938 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| ZLC | 841,670 | 212,495 | -629,175 |
| Felixstowe | 343,249 | 373,397 | +30,148 |
| Southampton | 174,523 | 75,055 | -99,468 |
| Dover | 89,547 | 16,039 | -73,508 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 92,938 | 0 | -92,938 |
| Eurotunnel | 51,478 | 0 | -51,478 |
| Leeds Bradford Airport | 0 | 11,689 | +11,689 |
| East Midlands Airport | 925 | 960 | +35 |
Importer companies by SIC division
What this shows: Industry breakdown (SIC divisions) of importing companies.
Top 5 values
| SIC | Companies |
|---|---|
| Manufacture of machinery and equipment n.e.c. | 3 |
| Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 2 |
| Financial service activities, except insurance and pension funding | 1 |
| Manufacture of computer, electronic and optical products | 1 |
| Manufacture of fabricated metal products, except machinery and equipment | 1 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2025-08 | 1 |
| 2024-11 | 3 |
| 2024-09 | 1 |
| 2024-01 | 3 |
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 |
|---|---|
| 54m+ | 4 |
| 0-1m | 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Switzerland | 821,986 |
| Ireland | 241,143 |
| Saudi Arabia | 58,557 |
| France | 53,538 |
| Czechia | 26,791 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Switzerland | 821,986 | 0 | -821,986 |
| Ireland | 9,318 | 231,825 | +222,507 |
| Saudi Arabia | 58,557 | 0 | -58,557 |
| France | 1,200 | 52,338 | +51,138 |
| Czechia | 5,482 | 21,309 | +15,827 |
| Netherlands | 0 | 21,265 | +21,265 |
| Denmark | 15,855 | 0 | -15,855 |
| Poland | 0 | 10,500 | +10,500 |
| Germany | 0 | 9,381 | +9,381 |
| Spain | 8,560 | 0 | -8,560 |
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) | 1,196,832 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 60,057 |
| Air transport | 18,037 |
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) | 850,214 | 346,618 | -503,596 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 60,057 | 0 | -60,057 |
| Air transport | 18,037 | 0 | -18,037 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 867,086 |
| Holyhead | 235,575 |
| London Gateway Port | 60,057 |
| Dover | 53,538 |
| Hull | 21,265 |
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 | 836,396 | 30,690 | -805,706 |
| Holyhead | 3,750 | 231,825 | +228,075 |
| London Gateway Port | 60,057 | 0 | -60,057 |
| Dover | 1,200 | 52,338 | +51,138 |
| Hull | 0 | 21,265 | +21,265 |
| Harwich | 5,482 | 10,500 | +5,018 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 15,855 | 0 | -15,855 |
| Liverpool Docks | 3,386 | 0 | -3,386 |
| London Stansted Airport | 2,182 | 0 | -2,182 |
Quick facts
HS code: 845951
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Computer-controlled machines for creating threads in metal