Import/export HS code 845969: Various milling machines
Non-computer-controlled milling machines for metalworking
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 | 1,818,079 |
| Italy | 1,396,793 |
| China | 1,105,538 |
| France | 1,052,529 |
| United States | 474,409 |
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 | 1,180,074 | 638,005 | -542,069 |
| Italy | 889,835 | 506,958 | -382,877 |
| China | 641,656 | 463,882 | -177,774 |
| France | 609,879 | 442,650 | -167,229 |
| United States | 406,550 | 67,859 | -338,691 |
| Taiwan | 439,757 | 0 | -439,757 |
| Spain | 196,502 | 185,385 | -11,117 |
| Netherlands | 173,994 | 156,953 | -17,041 |
| Norway | 256,634 | 13,394 | -243,240 |
| Ireland | 71,518 | 57,053 | -14,465 |
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 | 2,042,627 |
| Italy | 1,315,205 |
| China | 1,275,479 |
| United States | 871,166 |
| France | 703,079 |
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 | 1,371,186 | 671,441 | -699,745 |
| Italy | 839,816 | 475,389 | -364,427 |
| China | 805,520 | 469,959 | -335,561 |
| United States | 713,162 | 158,004 | -555,158 |
| France | 427,194 | 275,885 | -151,309 |
| Spain | 210,055 | 248,056 | +38,001 |
| Taiwan | 306,208 | 10,545 | -295,663 |
| Netherlands | 99,147 | 74,043 | -25,104 |
| Austria | 0 | 97,432 | +97,432 |
| India | 36,079 | 46,486 | +10,407 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| West Midlands | 8 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 6 |
| Greater Manchester | 6 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 6 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 6 |
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 Midlands | 5 | 6 | +1 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 2 | 6 | +4 |
| Greater Manchester | 5 | 4 | -1 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 6 | 2 | -4 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 4 | 2 | -2 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 4 | 4 | +0 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 5 | 3 | -2 |
| Inner London - West | 4 | 0 | -4 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 3 | 2 | -1 |
| Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear | 4 | 3 | -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) | 3,968,220 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 2,325,317 |
| Air transport | 1,260,546 |
| Other | 300,875 |
| Rail transport | 10,124 |
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) | 2,518,509 | 1,449,711 | -1,068,798 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,607,752 | 717,565 | -890,187 |
| Air transport | 809,088 | 451,458 | -357,630 |
| Other | 166,984 | 133,891 | -33,093 |
| Rail transport | 0 | 10,124 | +10,124 |
| Road transport | 0 | 3,274 | +3,274 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Felixstowe | 1,323,754 |
| Eurotunnel | 1,118,334 |
| Dover | 1,050,833 |
| Immingham Docks | 905,987 |
| London | 470,623 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Felixstowe | 867,754 | 456,000 | -411,754 |
| Eurotunnel | 628,395 | 489,939 | -138,456 |
| Dover | 568,748 | 482,085 | -86,663 |
| Immingham Docks | 612,920 | 293,067 | -319,853 |
| London | 329,571 | 141,052 | -188,519 |
| Manchester Airport | 244,688 | 78,031 | -166,657 |
| Thamesport | 192,308 | 116,564 | -75,744 |
| 000 | 166,984 | 133,891 | -33,093 |
| Birmingham Airport | 92,189 | 195,225 | +103,036 |
| Aberdeen Docks | 212,852 | 13,394 | -199,458 |
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 | 33 |
| Manufacture of fabricated metal products, except machinery and equipment | 9 |
| Office administrative, office support and other business support activities | 8 |
| Repair and installation of machinery and equipment | 7 |
| 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 | 20 |
| 2025-10 | 17 |
| 2025-09 | 13 |
| 2025-08 | 14 |
| 2025-07 | 12 |
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 | 39 |
| 54m+ | 26 |
| 0-1m | 13 |
| 15m-54m | 13 |
| Other | 6 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| India | 7,087,937 |
| Viet Nam | 677,064 |
| United Arab Emirates | 661,725 |
| United States | 602,021 |
| Ireland | 346,448 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| India | 5,601,896 | 1,486,041 | -4,115,855 |
| Viet Nam | 658,420 | 18,644 | -639,776 |
| United Arab Emirates | 382,720 | 279,005 | -103,715 |
| United States | 403,389 | 198,632 | -204,757 |
| Ireland | 250,726 | 95,722 | -155,004 |
| Germany | 266,889 | 50,980 | -215,909 |
| Netherlands | 126,157 | 119,559 | -6,598 |
| Spain | 105,108 | 110,408 | +5,300 |
| Guyana | 0 | 211,768 | +211,768 |
| Pakistan | 51,610 | 125,400 | +73,790 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| China | 4,921 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| China | 3,697 | 1,224 | -2,473 |
Export volume by transport
What this shows: Export value by transport mode used to ship goods from the UK.
Top 5 values
| Transport | £ |
|---|---|
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 9,900,187 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 1,136,925 |
| Air transport | 644,723 |
| Road transport | 8,760 |
| Other | 4,921 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 7,476,922 | 2,423,265 | -5,053,657 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 654,364 | 482,561 | -171,803 |
| Air transport | 359,523 | 285,200 | -74,323 |
| Road transport | 8,760 | 0 | -8,760 |
| Other | 3,697 | 1,224 | -2,473 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| London Gateway Port | 7,477,297 |
| Felixstowe | 858,444 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 602,033 |
| Liverpool Docks | 514,925 |
| Hull | 505,948 |
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 | 5,763,098 | 1,714,199 | -4,048,899 |
| Felixstowe | 776,426 | 82,018 | -694,408 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 338,076 | 263,957 | -74,119 |
| Liverpool Docks | 355,489 | 159,436 | -196,053 |
| Hull | 261,093 | 244,855 | -16,238 |
| Southampton | 250,670 | 188,319 | -62,351 |
| Holyhead | 225,233 | 30,775 | -194,458 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 183,590 | 68,381 | -115,209 |
| ZLC | 99,089 | 49,885 | -49,204 |
| London | 11,894 | 92,000 | +80,106 |
Related HS codes
What this shows: Sibling or child HS codes in the same classification branch.
Quick facts
HS code: 845969
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Non-computer-controlled milling machines for metalworking