Import/export HS code 845970: Various threading or tapping machines
Machines for creating threads in metal, not computer-controlled
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* 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Netherlands | 1,562,220 |
| Belgium | 1,417,560 |
| France | 238,204 |
| Spain | 231,703 |
| Germany | 217,163 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Netherlands | 374,111 | 1,188,109 | +813,998 |
| Belgium | 533,057 | 884,503 | +351,446 |
| France | 177,541 | 60,663 | -116,878 |
| Spain | 103,877 | 127,826 | +23,949 |
| Germany | 122,391 | 94,772 | -27,619 |
| Italy | 148,671 | 48,157 | -100,514 |
| Ireland | 189,983 | 3,489 | -186,494 |
| China | 114,836 | 56,605 | -58,231 |
| Norway | 117,383 | 0 | -117,383 |
| Greece | 31,265 | 37,348 | +6,083 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| United States | 1,614,423 |
| Germany | 1,297,139 |
| Netherlands | 433,265 |
| United Kingdom | 303,523 |
| Spain | 231,703 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | 712,711 | 901,712 | +189,001 |
| Germany | 126,392 | 1,170,747 | +1,044,355 |
| Netherlands | 348,332 | 84,933 | -263,399 |
| United Kingdom | 239,746 | 63,777 | -175,969 |
| Spain | 103,877 | 127,826 | +23,949 |
| Italy | 158,043 | 48,157 | -109,886 |
| China | 119,000 | 70,158 | -48,842 |
| Thailand | 58,029 | 57,414 | -615 |
| South Korea | 61,445 | 0 | -61,445 |
| Norway | 44,006 | 0 | -44,006 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 7 |
| Greater Manchester | 6 |
| Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear | 5 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 4 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 6 | 1 | -5 |
| Greater Manchester | 6 | 1 | -5 |
| Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear | 4 | 3 | -1 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 3 | 1 | -2 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 3 | 2 | -1 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 1 | 4 | +3 |
| West Midlands | 2 | 3 | +1 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Essex | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| North Eastern Scotland | 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) | 3,747,143 |
| Air transport | 744,047 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 223,587 |
| Other | 11,450 |
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) | 1,376,767 | 2,370,376 | +993,609 |
| Air transport | 563,348 | 180,699 | -382,649 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 152,094 | 71,493 | -80,601 |
| Other | 11,450 | 0 | -11,450 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Harwich | 2,494,263 |
| East Midlands Airport | 521,617 |
| Dover | 484,021 |
| Immingham Docks | 337,518 |
| Liverpool Docks | 164,500 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Harwich | 822,163 | 1,672,100 | +849,937 |
| East Midlands Airport | 406,984 | 114,633 | -292,351 |
| Dover | 269,786 | 214,235 | -55,551 |
| Immingham Docks | 17,615 | 319,903 | +302,288 |
| Liverpool Docks | 164,500 | 0 | -164,500 |
| Eurotunnel | 49,772 | 101,994 | +52,222 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 101,815 | 5,771 | -96,044 |
| Thamesport | 71,758 | 11,274 | -60,484 |
| Felixstowe | 58,647 | 20,265 | -38,382 |
| London | 45,766 | 31,622 | -14,144 |
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 | 18 |
| Manufacture of machinery and equipment n.e.c. | 10 |
| Manufacture of fabricated metal products, except machinery and equipment | 9 |
| Other manufacturing | 8 |
| Architectural and engineering activities; technical testing and analysis | 5 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 5 |
| 2025-11 | 5 |
| 2025-10 | 4 |
| 2025-09 | 4 |
| 2025-08 | 6 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| EMERSON ELECTRIC U.K. LIMITED | 45 |
| ROTHENBERGER (U.K.) LIMITED | 41 |
| REMS (U.K.) LIMITED | 34 |
| MATRIX TOOLING SERVICES LIMITED | 29 |
| VARGUS TOOLING UK LIMITED | 29 |
| LEVIAT LIMITED | 17 |
| EXCEL MACHINE TOOLS LIMITED | 16 |
| COTSWOLD MACHINERY SALES LIMITED | 15 |
| MILLS CNC LIMITED | 12 |
| GENPOWER DIRECT LIMITED | 12 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 27 |
| 54m+ | 23 |
| 0-1m | 8 |
| 15m-54m | 8 |
| 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| China | 409,528 |
| Netherlands | 300,847 |
| Australia | 300,793 |
| Ireland | 225,090 |
| Trinidad and Tobago | 220,174 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| China | 201,721 | 207,807 | +6,086 |
| Netherlands | 108,730 | 192,117 | +83,387 |
| Australia | 13,859 | 286,934 | +273,075 |
| Ireland | 192,745 | 32,345 | -160,400 |
| Trinidad and Tobago | 0 | 220,174 | +220,174 |
| Spain | 155,000 | 9,000 | -146,000 |
| Malaysia | 97,090 | 4,754 | -92,336 |
| France | 77,688 | 21,333 | -56,355 |
| Belgium | 3,578 | 74,964 | +71,386 |
| United States | 26,084 | 40,084 | +14,000 |
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 | 4,661 |
| Thailand | 3,536 |
| United States | 368 |
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 | 4,267 | 394 | -3,873 |
| Thailand | 0 | 3,536 | +3,536 |
| United States | 368 | 0 | -368 |
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) | 1,080,190 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 1,069,439 |
| Air transport | 309,873 |
| Other | 9,661 |
| Road transport | 2,065 |
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) | 358,192 | 721,998 | +363,806 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 664,884 | 404,555 | -260,329 |
| Air transport | 222,295 | 87,578 | -134,717 |
| Other | 4,635 | 5,026 | +391 |
| Road transport | 2,065 | 0 | -2,065 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 449,173 |
| Southampton | 316,537 |
| London Gateway Port | 264,268 |
| Hull | 225,748 |
| Felixstowe | 207,807 |
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 | 268,961 | 180,212 | -88,749 |
| Southampton | 230,963 | 85,574 | -145,389 |
| London Gateway Port | 57,908 | 206,360 | +148,452 |
| Hull | 4,782 | 220,966 | +216,184 |
| Felixstowe | 0 | 207,807 | +207,807 |
| Portsmouth | 190,450 | 12,894 | -177,556 |
| Liverpool Docks | 169,263 | 8,431 | -160,832 |
| East Midlands Airport | 77,619 | 29,545 | -48,074 |
| Aberdeen Airport | 92,896 | 2,898 | -89,998 |
| Immingham Docks | 11,592 | 82,044 | +70,452 |
Quick facts
HS code: 845970
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Machines for creating threads in metal, not computer-controlled