Import/export HS code 84596990: Various milling machines
Non-computer-controlled milling machines for various metal tasks
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 | 1,499,003 |
| Italy | 1,397,674 |
| China | 1,153,451 |
| France | 960,979 |
| Spain | 350,322 |
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 | 922,620 | 576,383 | -346,237 |
| Italy | 869,021 | 528,653 | -340,368 |
| China | 632,548 | 520,903 | -111,645 |
| France | 589,663 | 371,316 | -218,347 |
| Spain | 166,559 | 183,763 | +17,204 |
| Norway | 256,634 | 13,394 | -243,240 |
| Netherlands | 141,179 | 125,210 | -15,969 |
| Taiwan | 167,372 | 0 | -167,372 |
| Ireland | 67,164 | 44,229 | -22,935 |
| United States | 37,486 | 14,585 | -22,901 |
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 | 1,667,098 |
| Italy | 1,347,873 |
| China | 1,185,455 |
| France | 662,931 |
| United States | 448,828 |
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 | 1,070,345 | 596,753 | -473,592 |
| Italy | 859,877 | 487,996 | -371,881 |
| China | 651,550 | 533,905 | -117,645 |
| France | 440,970 | 221,961 | -219,009 |
| United States | 344,098 | 104,730 | -239,368 |
| Spain | 163,560 | 246,434 | +82,874 |
| Taiwan | 180,870 | 10,545 | -170,325 |
| Netherlands | 99,147 | 36,888 | -62,259 |
| Austria | 0 | 97,432 | +97,432 |
| India | 39,702 | 47,985 | +8,283 |
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 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 6 |
| Greater Manchester | 5 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Midlands | 5 | 6 | +1 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 2 | 6 | +4 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 4 | 2 | -2 |
| Greater Manchester | 5 | 2 | -3 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 5 | 2 | -3 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 5 | 3 | -2 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 3 | 4 | +1 |
| Inner London - West | 3 | 1 | -2 |
| Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear | 4 | 3 | -1 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 3 | 1 | -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) | 3,575,129 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,822,786 |
| Air transport | 1,047,890 |
| Other | 157,615 |
| 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) | 2,298,491 | 1,276,638 | -1,021,853 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,149,462 | 673,324 | -476,138 |
| Air transport | 531,563 | 516,327 | -15,236 |
| Other | 91,186 | 66,429 | -24,757 |
| 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 | 1,208,822 |
| Eurotunnel | 1,002,396 |
| Dover | 939,483 |
| Immingham Docks | 920,693 |
| London | 308,711 |
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 | 692,397 | 516,425 | -175,972 |
| Eurotunnel | 518,580 | 483,816 | -34,764 |
| Dover | 493,400 | 446,083 | -47,317 |
| Immingham Docks | 661,452 | 259,241 | -402,211 |
| London | 200,654 | 108,057 | -92,597 |
| Birmingham Airport | 98,511 | 196,165 | +97,654 |
| Aberdeen Docks | 212,852 | 13,394 | -199,458 |
| Thamesport | 138,023 | 59,982 | -78,041 |
| Leeds Bradford Airport | 96,821 | 94,770 | -2,051 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 171,769 | 18,615 | -153,154 |
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 | 30 |
| Manufacture of fabricated metal products, except machinery and equipment | 8 |
| 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 | 6 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 13 |
| 2025-11 | 20 |
| 2025-10 | 16 |
| 2025-09 | 13 |
| 2025-08 | 14 |
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 | 35 |
| 54m+ | 26 |
| 0-1m | 13 |
| 15m-54m | 8 |
| 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 | 6,960,949 |
| Viet Nam | 658,420 |
| United Arab Emirates | 626,140 |
| United States | 410,265 |
| Ireland | 341,727 |
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 | 5,509,494 | 1,451,455 | -4,058,039 |
| Viet Nam | 658,420 | 0 | -658,420 |
| United Arab Emirates | 344,235 | 281,905 | -62,330 |
| United States | 357,310 | 52,955 | -304,355 |
| Ireland | 260,626 | 81,101 | -179,525 |
| Germany | 256,008 | 0 | -256,008 |
| Netherlands | 114,382 | 100,659 | -13,723 |
| Guyana | 0 | 211,768 | +211,768 |
| Pakistan | 59,610 | 127,900 | +68,290 |
| Poland | 113,744 | 3,300 | -110,444 |
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) | 9,472,013 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 755,647 |
| Air transport | 518,713 |
| 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) | 7,254,559 | 2,217,454 | -5,037,105 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 585,481 | 170,166 | -415,315 |
| Air transport | 260,335 | 258,378 | -1,957 |
| 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 | 7,392,606 |
| Felixstowe | 760,781 |
| Hull | 472,861 |
| Liverpool Docks | 376,558 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 330,812 |
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 | 5,704,082 | 1,688,524 | -4,015,558 |
| Felixstowe | 712,780 | 48,001 | -664,779 |
| Hull | 261,093 | 211,768 | -49,325 |
| Liverpool Docks | 363,008 | 13,550 | -349,458 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 274,189 | 56,623 | -217,566 |
| Southampton | 153,350 | 174,219 | +20,869 |
| Holyhead | 225,233 | 33,626 | -191,607 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 135,375 | 38,650 | -96,725 |
| ZLC | 99,089 | 55,189 | -43,900 |
| London | 11,894 | 92,000 | +80,106 |
Quick facts
HS code: 84596990
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Non-computer-controlled milling machines for various metal tasks