Import/export HS code 845961: Numerically controlled tool milling machines
Computer-controlled machines for milling tools or metal parts
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| South Korea | 18,931,786 |
| Germany | 13,247,427 |
| Spain | 12,326,068 |
| Poland | 3,886,069 |
| Taiwan | 3,243,211 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| South Korea | 14,668,957 | 4,262,829 | -10,406,128 |
| Germany | 3,953,114 | 9,294,313 | +5,341,199 |
| Spain | 3,608,011 | 8,718,057 | +5,110,046 |
| Poland | 2,305,214 | 1,580,855 | -724,359 |
| Taiwan | 1,738,419 | 1,504,792 | -233,627 |
| Italy | 1,005,815 | 1,279,400 | +273,585 |
| United States | 636,276 | 485,259 | -151,017 |
| China | 395,274 | 514,937 | +119,663 |
| Ireland | 131,157 | 216,345 | +85,188 |
| Belgium | 164,135 | 176,454 | +12,319 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| South Korea | 18,988,105 |
| Germany | 12,831,047 |
| Spain | 12,396,701 |
| Poland | 3,712,529 |
| Taiwan | 3,224,642 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| South Korea | 14,725,276 | 4,262,829 | -10,462,447 |
| Germany | 3,698,334 | 9,132,713 | +5,434,379 |
| Spain | 3,604,044 | 8,792,657 | +5,188,613 |
| Poland | 2,133,458 | 1,579,071 | -554,387 |
| Taiwan | 1,742,386 | 1,482,256 | -260,130 |
| Italy | 855,135 | 1,193,866 | +338,731 |
| United States | 980,573 | 923,126 | -57,447 |
| China | 405,344 | 566,062 | +160,718 |
| France | 52,025 | 216,105 | +164,080 |
| Slovenia | 99,115 | 76,669 | -22,446 |
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 | 9 |
| West Yorkshire | 6 |
| Greater Manchester | 4 |
| Inner London - West | 4 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 4 |
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 | 7 | 6 | -1 |
| West Yorkshire | 4 | 3 | -1 |
| Greater Manchester | 2 | 3 | +1 |
| Inner London - West | 1 | 4 | +3 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 3 | 1 | -2 |
| Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear | 4 | 0 | -4 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 1 | 3 | +2 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 3 | 2 | -1 |
| Devon | 1 | 3 | +2 |
| Kent | 1 | 2 | +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) | 31,203,656 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 24,142,747 |
| Air transport | 1,916,638 |
| Other | 880,832 |
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) | 10,149,686 | 21,053,970 | +10,904,284 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 17,355,951 | 6,786,796 | -10,569,155 |
| Air transport | 1,158,935 | 757,703 | -401,232 |
| Other | 880,832 | 0 | -880,832 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Southampton | 18,923,741 |
| Dover | 14,489,651 |
| Harwich | 5,036,951 |
| Middlesbrough | 2,814,620 |
| Immingham Docks | 1,982,461 |
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 | 13,576,145 | 5,347,596 | -8,228,549 |
| Dover | 4,958,659 | 9,530,992 | +4,572,333 |
| Harwich | 1,030,458 | 4,006,493 | +2,976,035 |
| Middlesbrough | 2,814,620 | 0 | -2,814,620 |
| Immingham Docks | 91,293 | 1,891,168 | +1,799,875 |
| Hull | 766,180 | 1,179,726 | +413,546 |
| Portsmouth | 191,194 | 1,574,814 | +1,383,620 |
| London | 1,393,350 | 173,939 | -1,219,411 |
| Killingholme | 716,526 | 721,836 | +5,310 |
| Felixstowe | 683,830 | 634,244 | -49,586 |
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 | 19 |
| Other manufacturing | 11 |
| Manufacture of fabricated metal products, except machinery and equipment | 10 |
| Manufacture of machinery and equipment n.e.c. | 10 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 7 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 10 |
| 2025-11 | 12 |
| 2025-10 | 10 |
| 2025-09 | 13 |
| 2025-08 | 11 |
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 | 34 |
| 54m+ | 22 |
| 0-1m | 14 |
| 15m-54m | 9 |
| Other | 3 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Germany | 6,722,834 |
| Ireland | 4,579,054 |
| Spain | 1,158,388 |
| United States | 743,009 |
| Czechia | 597,631 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Germany | 2,722,778 | 4,000,056 | +1,277,278 |
| Ireland | 1,868,394 | 2,710,660 | +842,266 |
| Spain | 905,327 | 253,061 | -652,266 |
| United States | 442,775 | 300,234 | -142,541 |
| Czechia | 344,592 | 253,039 | -91,553 |
| Poland | 271,255 | 246,871 | -24,384 |
| Netherlands | 284,270 | 225,849 | -58,421 |
| Belgium | 381,654 | 46,773 | -334,881 |
| France | 311,577 | 95,037 | -216,540 |
| India | 262,569 | 57,000 | -205,569 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Germany | 19,638 |
| China | 188 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Germany | 19,638 | 0 | -19,638 |
| China | 188 | 0 | -188 |
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) | 16,690,827 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 2,579,315 |
| Air transport | 1,202,603 |
| Other | 19,826 |
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) | 8,709,582 | 7,981,245 | -728,337 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,547,599 | 1,031,716 | -515,883 |
| Air transport | 751,573 | 451,030 | -300,543 |
| Other | 19,826 | 0 | -19,826 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 7,078,263 |
| Holyhead | 3,614,064 |
| Felixstowe | 2,324,703 |
| Immingham Docks | 1,520,219 |
| Harwich | 978,696 |
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 | 5,065,246 | 2,013,017 | -3,052,229 |
| Holyhead | 1,116,463 | 2,497,601 | +1,381,138 |
| Felixstowe | 423,206 | 1,901,497 | +1,478,291 |
| Immingham Docks | 629,945 | 890,274 | +260,329 |
| Harwich | 330,754 | 647,942 | +317,188 |
| Fishguard | 582,754 | 140,629 | -442,125 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 473,961 | 245,892 | -228,069 |
| Dover | 368,818 | 59,454 | -309,364 |
| Southampton | 385,439 | 25,106 | -360,333 |
| Portsmouth | 189,272 | 175,060 | -14,212 |
Related HS codes
What this shows: Sibling or child HS codes in the same classification branch.
Quick facts
HS code: 845961
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Computer-controlled machines for milling tools or metal parts