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 | 18,885,020 |
| Germany | 13,080,220 |
| Spain | 12,512,592 |
| Poland | 3,921,735 |
| Taiwan | 2,873,726 |
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 | 14,572,252 | 4,312,768 | -10,259,484 |
| Germany | 4,872,185 | 8,208,035 | +3,335,850 |
| Spain | 3,725,527 | 8,787,065 | +5,061,538 |
| Poland | 2,256,571 | 1,665,164 | -591,407 |
| Taiwan | 1,652,159 | 1,221,567 | -430,592 |
| Italy | 977,876 | 1,279,677 | +301,801 |
| United States | 531,573 | 599,676 | +68,103 |
| China | 389,811 | 586,800 | +196,989 |
| Belgium | 221,263 | 176,454 | -44,809 |
| Ireland | 151,570 | 216,345 | +64,775 |
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 | 18,941,339 |
| Germany | 12,688,891 |
| Spain | 12,583,225 |
| Poland | 3,748,195 |
| Taiwan | 2,861,834 |
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 | 14,628,571 | 4,312,768 | -10,315,803 |
| Germany | 4,637,826 | 8,051,065 | +3,413,239 |
| Spain | 3,721,560 | 8,861,665 | +5,140,105 |
| Poland | 2,084,815 | 1,663,380 | -421,435 |
| Taiwan | 1,662,803 | 1,199,031 | -463,772 |
| Italy | 827,196 | 1,192,012 | +364,816 |
| United States | 932,998 | 1,037,543 | +104,545 |
| China | 399,881 | 637,925 | +238,044 |
| Ireland | 26,616 | 141,592 | +114,976 |
| Slovenia | 78,694 | 72,039 | -6,655 |
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 | 7 |
| Greater Manchester | 5 |
| Inner London - West | 5 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 5 |
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 | 5 | 3 | -2 |
| Greater Manchester | 3 | 3 | +0 |
| Inner London - West | 2 | 4 | +2 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 4 | 1 | -3 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 4 | 2 | -2 |
| Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear | 4 | 0 | -4 |
| West Midlands | 4 | 1 | -3 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 1 | 3 | +2 |
| Devon | 1 | 3 | +2 |
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) | 31,183,535 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 23,772,995 |
| Air transport | 1,867,074 |
| 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) | 11,185,187 | 19,998,348 | +8,813,161 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 17,016,286 | 6,756,709 | -10,259,577 |
| Air transport | 1,203,986 | 663,088 | -540,898 |
| 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 | 19,230,338 |
| Dover | 14,085,934 |
| Harwich | 5,296,939 |
| 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 | 13,235,256 | 5,995,082 | -7,240,174 |
| Dover | 5,003,164 | 9,082,770 | +4,079,606 |
| Harwich | 1,464,318 | 3,832,621 | +2,368,303 |
| Middlesbrough | 2,814,620 | 0 | -2,814,620 |
| Immingham Docks | 91,293 | 1,891,168 | +1,799,875 |
| Killingholme | 1,251,109 | 721,836 | -529,273 |
| Hull | 766,180 | 1,179,726 | +413,546 |
| Portsmouth | 191,194 | 1,409,641 | +1,218,447 |
| London | 1,395,481 | 169,779 | -1,225,702 |
| Felixstowe | 681,589 | 621,423 | -60,166 |
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 | 20 |
| Manufacture of fabricated metal products, except machinery and equipment | 11 |
| Other manufacturing | 11 |
| 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 |
|---|---|
| 2025-11 | 12 |
| 2025-10 | 10 |
| 2025-09 | 13 |
| 2025-08 | 11 |
| 2025-07 | 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 | 37 |
| 54m+ | 22 |
| 0-1m | 14 |
| 15m-54m | 10 |
| 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 | 6,730,151 |
| Ireland | 4,648,463 |
| XS | 1,161,136 |
| Spain | 1,127,708 |
| United States | 754,221 |
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 | 2,732,922 | 3,997,229 | +1,264,307 |
| Ireland | 1,467,575 | 3,180,888 | +1,713,313 |
| XS | 860,981 | 300,155 | -560,826 |
| Spain | 842,800 | 284,908 | -557,892 |
| United States | 437,141 | 317,080 | -120,061 |
| Czechia | 310,202 | 287,429 | -22,773 |
| Poland | 279,420 | 194,352 | -85,068 |
| Netherlands | 281,862 | 182,395 | -99,467 |
| Belgium | 381,654 | 46,773 | -334,881 |
| France | 311,577 | 64,587 | -246,990 |
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 | 376 |
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 | 376 | 0 | -376 |
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) | 16,612,307 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 2,667,692 |
| Air transport | 1,220,543 |
| Other | 20,014 |
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) | 7,998,252 | 8,614,055 | +615,803 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,463,792 | 1,203,900 | -259,892 |
| Air transport | 767,792 | 452,751 | -315,041 |
| Other | 20,014 | 0 | -20,014 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 7,091,052 |
| Holyhead | 3,729,650 |
| Felixstowe | 2,335,132 |
| Immingham Docks | 1,520,219 |
| Harwich | 879,296 |
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 | 4,818,548 | 2,272,504 | -2,546,044 |
| Holyhead | 1,236,695 | 2,492,955 | +1,256,260 |
| Felixstowe | 433,635 | 1,901,497 | +1,467,862 |
| Immingham Docks | 629,945 | 890,274 | +260,329 |
| Harwich | 330,754 | 548,542 | +217,788 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 468,653 | 258,974 | -209,679 |
| Fishguard | 62,754 | 614,264 | +551,510 |
| Dover | 368,818 | 59,454 | -309,364 |
| Southampton | 283,255 | 127,290 | -155,965 |
| London Gateway Port | 69,117 | 289,031 | +219,914 |
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