Import/export HS code 845959: Various threading or tapping machines
Non-computer-controlled machines for threading or tapping metal
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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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Taiwan | 1,113,621 |
| China | 48,855 |
| Bulgaria | 37,717 |
| France | 27,663 |
| Italy | 21,174 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Taiwan | 625,972 | 487,649 | -138,323 |
| China | 32,730 | 16,125 | -16,605 |
| Bulgaria | 0 | 37,717 | +37,717 |
| France | 20,797 | 6,866 | -13,931 |
| Italy | 2,467 | 18,707 | +16,240 |
| Germany | 16,271 | 2,436 | -13,835 |
| Canada | 13,105 | 0 | -13,105 |
| United States | 2,324 | 1,393 | -931 |
| Czechia | 2,545 | 0 | -2,545 |
| Sweden | 2,531 | 0 | -2,531 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Taiwan | 1,140,151 |
| Bulgaria | 37,717 |
| China | 22,325 |
| Italy | 21,174 |
| Germany | 16,271 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Taiwan | 652,502 | 487,649 | -164,853 |
| Bulgaria | 0 | 37,717 | +37,717 |
| China | 6,200 | 16,125 | +9,925 |
| Italy | 2,467 | 18,707 | +16,240 |
| Germany | 16,271 | 0 | -16,271 |
| France | 15,154 | 0 | -15,154 |
| Canada | 13,105 | 0 | -13,105 |
| Denmark | 5,643 | 2,298 | -3,345 |
| Malaysia | 0 | 4,568 | +4,568 |
| United States | 2,324 | 1,393 | -931 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Greater Manchester | 4 |
| Cambridgeshire and Peterborough | 2 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 1 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 1 |
| Devon | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Greater Manchester | 3 | 2 | -1 |
| Cambridgeshire and Peterborough | 2 | 0 | -2 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Devon | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Essex | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| West of England | 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,192,721 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 52,699 |
| Air transport | 45,395 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 684,379 | 508,342 | -176,037 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 10,248 | 42,451 | +32,203 |
| Air transport | 25,295 | 20,100 | -5,195 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Southampton | 729,268 |
| Felixstowe | 440,113 |
| Dover | 48,718 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 20,662 |
| London Gateway Port | 20,324 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Southampton | 384,143 | 345,125 | -39,018 |
| Felixstowe | 281,464 | 158,649 | -122,815 |
| Dover | 8,703 | 40,015 | +31,312 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 20,662 | 0 | -20,662 |
| London Gateway Port | 15,756 | 4,568 | -11,188 |
| London Stansted Airport | 0 | 18,707 | +18,707 |
| East Midlands Airport | 2,102 | 1,393 | -709 |
| Liverpool Docks | 3,016 | 0 | -3,016 |
| Birmingham Airport | 2,531 | 0 | -2,531 |
| ZLC | 0 | 2,436 | +2,436 |
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 | 4 |
| Manufacture of machinery and equipment n.e.c. | 3 |
| Manufacture of fabricated metal products, except machinery and equipment | 2 |
| Architectural and engineering activities; technical testing and analysis | 1 |
| Manufacture of chemicals and chemical products | 1 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2025-09 | 3 |
| 2025-02 | 3 |
| 2025-01 | 3 |
| 2024-09 | 2 |
| 2024-07 | 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 |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 5 |
| 54m+ | 4 |
| 0-1m | 2 |
| 15m-54m | 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Netherlands | 171,391 |
| Nigeria | 130,825 |
| Czechia | 111,475 |
| Ireland | 90,375 |
| India | 85,102 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Netherlands | 105,326 | 66,065 | -39,261 |
| Nigeria | 14,460 | 116,365 | +101,905 |
| Czechia | 0 | 111,475 | +111,475 |
| Ireland | 1,120 | 89,255 | +88,135 |
| India | 55,440 | 29,662 | -25,778 |
| Germany | 68,183 | 994 | -67,189 |
| United Arab Emirates | 32,011 | 30,634 | -1,377 |
| Belgium | 58,389 | 0 | -58,389 |
| Finland | 16,091 | 37,645 | +21,554 |
| Pakistan | 10,065 | 37,150 | +27,085 |
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) | 459,716 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 430,299 |
| Air transport | 106,410 |
| Other | 2,169 |
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) | 187,103 | 272,613 | +85,510 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 147,023 | 283,276 | +136,253 |
| Air transport | 99,538 | 6,872 | -92,666 |
| Other | 0 | 2,169 | +2,169 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| London Gateway Port | 209,840 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 185,342 |
| Felixstowe | 127,925 |
| Immingham Docks | 95,078 |
| Harwich | 82,156 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| London Gateway Port | 20,918 | 188,922 | +168,004 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 71,318 | 114,024 | +42,706 |
| Felixstowe | 126,155 | 1,770 | -124,385 |
| Immingham Docks | 55,105 | 39,973 | -15,132 |
| Harwich | 16,091 | 66,065 | +49,974 |
| Holyhead | 1,120 | 70,375 | +69,255 |
| Aberdeen Airport | 45,827 | 0 | -45,827 |
| East Midlands Airport | 30,597 | 4,222 | -26,375 |
| Dover | 30,100 | 1,406 | -28,694 |
| Southampton | 2,500 | 24,489 | +21,989 |
Quick facts
HS code: 845959
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Non-computer-controlled machines for threading or tapping metal