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 | 1,583,784 |
| Italy | 1,295,529 |
| China | 1,096,216 |
| France | 964,615 |
| Spain | 345,658 |
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 | 1,009,123 | 574,661 | -434,462 |
| Italy | 845,337 | 450,192 | -395,145 |
| China | 637,092 | 459,124 | -177,968 |
| France | 523,562 | 441,053 | -82,509 |
| Spain | 160,273 | 185,385 | +25,112 |
| Norway | 256,634 | 13,394 | -243,240 |
| Netherlands | 138,994 | 119,798 | -19,196 |
| Taiwan | 168,989 | 0 | -168,989 |
| Ireland | 62,398 | 47,855 | -14,543 |
| Antigua and Barbuda | 0 | 48,810 | +48,810 |
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 | 1,757,598 |
| Italy | 1,250,850 |
| China | 1,115,385 |
| France | 667,771 |
| United States | 444,579 |
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 | 1,139,831 | 617,767 | -522,064 |
| Italy | 839,816 | 411,034 | -428,782 |
| China | 653,909 | 461,476 | -192,433 |
| France | 391,886 | 275,885 | -116,001 |
| United States | 344,098 | 100,481 | -243,617 |
| Spain | 149,763 | 248,056 | +98,293 |
| Taiwan | 182,487 | 10,545 | -171,942 |
| Netherlands | 99,147 | 36,888 | -62,259 |
| 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 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 6 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 5 |
| Greater Manchester | 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 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 4 | 4 | +0 |
| Greater Manchester | 5 | 3 | -2 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 5 | 2 | -3 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 5 | 3 | -2 |
| Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear | 4 | 3 | -1 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 3 | 1 | -2 |
| Inner London - West | 3 | 0 | -3 |
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) | 3,600,795 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,779,156 |
| Air transport | 981,948 |
| Other | 156,475 |
| 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) | 2,267,916 | 1,332,879 | -935,037 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,167,254 | 611,902 | -555,352 |
| Air transport | 538,855 | 443,093 | -95,762 |
| Other | 86,420 | 70,055 | -16,365 |
| 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 | 1,151,587 |
| Eurotunnel | 994,595 |
| Immingham Docks | 904,861 |
| Dover | 901,496 |
| London | 302,593 |
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 | 695,587 | 456,000 | -239,587 |
| Eurotunnel | 509,849 | 484,746 | -25,103 |
| Immingham Docks | 612,920 | 291,941 | -320,979 |
| Dover | 485,894 | 415,602 | -70,292 |
| London | 208,530 | 94,063 | -114,467 |
| Birmingham Airport | 92,189 | 193,803 | +101,614 |
| Aberdeen Docks | 212,852 | 13,394 | -199,458 |
| Thamesport | 151,271 | 66,239 | -85,032 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 99,474 | 90,910 | -8,564 |
| East Midlands Airport | 115,753 | 68,581 | -47,172 |
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 | 31 |
| 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 | 6 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2025-11 | 20 |
| 2025-10 | 16 |
| 2025-09 | 13 |
| 2025-08 | 14 |
| 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 | 35 |
| 54m+ | 26 |
| 0-1m | 13 |
| 15m-54m | 10 |
| Other | 5 |
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 | 6,954,949 |
| Viet Nam | 658,420 |
| United Arab Emirates | 634,640 |
| United States | 410,265 |
| Ireland | 326,581 |
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 | 5,500,550 | 1,454,399 | -4,046,151 |
| Viet Nam | 658,420 | 0 | -658,420 |
| United Arab Emirates | 369,235 | 265,405 | -103,830 |
| United States | 356,191 | 54,074 | -302,117 |
| Ireland | 250,726 | 75,855 | -174,871 |
| Germany | 256,008 | 0 | -256,008 |
| Netherlands | 114,382 | 100,659 | -13,723 |
| Guyana | 0 | 211,768 | +211,768 |
| Pakistan | 51,610 | 125,400 | +73,790 |
| Poland | 113,744 | 0 | -113,744 |
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) | 9,458,906 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 763,026 |
| Air transport | 505,343 |
| 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) | 7,261,496 | 2,197,410 | -5,064,086 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 535,324 | 227,702 | -307,622 |
| Air transport | 260,335 | 245,008 | -15,327 |
| 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 | 7,389,999 |
| Felixstowe | 760,781 |
| Hull | 472,861 |
| Liverpool Docks | 376,558 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 351,992 |
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 | 5,720,138 | 1,669,861 | -4,050,277 |
| Felixstowe | 704,780 | 56,001 | -648,779 |
| Hull | 261,093 | 211,768 | -49,325 |
| Liverpool Docks | 351,989 | 24,569 | -327,420 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 233,932 | 118,060 | -115,872 |
| Southampton | 153,350 | 163,719 | +10,369 |
| Holyhead | 225,233 | 20,775 | -204,458 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 135,375 | 36,179 | -99,196 |
| ZLC | 99,089 | 49,885 | -49,204 |
| 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