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 | 1,592,220 |
| Belgium | 1,528,251 |
| France | 244,831 |
| Spain | 223,322 |
| Germany | 223,196 |
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 | 390,473 | 1,201,747 | +811,274 |
| Belgium | 646,792 | 881,459 | +234,667 |
| France | 170,138 | 74,693 | -95,445 |
| Spain | 117,129 | 106,193 | -10,936 |
| Germany | 128,295 | 94,901 | -33,394 |
| Ireland | 194,336 | 5,431 | -188,905 |
| Italy | 134,628 | 62,200 | -72,428 |
| China | 115,495 | 58,926 | -56,569 |
| Norway | 117,383 | 0 | -117,383 |
| Greece | 16,108 | 52,505 | +36,397 |
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 | 1,738,191 |
| Germany | 1,302,616 |
| Netherlands | 469,560 |
| United Kingdom | 303,523 |
| Spain | 223,322 |
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 | 835,866 | 902,325 | +66,459 |
| Germany | 123,838 | 1,178,778 | +1,054,940 |
| Netherlands | 380,497 | 89,063 | -291,434 |
| United Kingdom | 218,590 | 84,933 | -133,657 |
| Spain | 117,129 | 106,193 | -10,936 |
| Italy | 144,000 | 62,200 | -81,800 |
| China | 119,659 | 72,479 | -47,180 |
| Thailand | 65,083 | 57,543 | -7,540 |
| South Korea | 61,445 | 0 | -61,445 |
| Turkey | 55,118 | 0 | -55,118 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Greater Manchester | 7 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 7 |
| Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear | 6 |
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Greater Manchester | 6 | 2 | -4 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 6 | 1 | -5 |
| Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear | 5 | 3 | -2 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 3 | 1 | -2 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 2 | 3 | +1 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 1 | 4 | +3 |
| West Midlands | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| West Yorkshire | 2 | 3 | +1 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Essex | 2 | 2 | +0 |
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) | 3,901,904 |
| Air transport | 802,374 |
| 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) | 1,530,948 | 2,370,956 | +840,008 |
| Air transport | 598,284 | 204,090 | -394,194 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 149,834 | 73,753 | -76,081 |
| Other | 0 | 11,450 | +11,450 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Harwich | 2,715,444 |
| East Midlands Airport | 573,649 |
| Dover | 492,619 |
| Immingham Docks | 315,304 |
| 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 | 965,898 | 1,749,546 | +783,648 |
| East Midlands Airport | 439,232 | 134,417 | -304,815 |
| Dover | 278,890 | 213,729 | -65,161 |
| Immingham Docks | 17,615 | 297,689 | +280,074 |
| Liverpool Docks | 164,500 | 0 | -164,500 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 100,398 | 7,188 | -93,210 |
| Eurotunnel | 49,772 | 43,718 | -6,054 |
| Thamesport | 71,758 | 11,274 | -60,484 |
| London | 51,238 | 31,622 | -19,616 |
| Felixstowe | 56,387 | 22,525 | -33,862 |
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. | 12 |
| Manufacture of fabricated metal products, except machinery and equipment | 10 |
| Other manufacturing | 10 |
| 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 |
|---|---|
| 2025-11 | 5 |
| 2025-10 | 4 |
| 2025-09 | 4 |
| 2025-08 | 6 |
| 2025-07 | 8 |
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 | 44 |
| ROTHENBERGER (U.K.) LIMITED | 40 |
| REMS (U.K.) LIMITED | 33 |
| 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 | 28 |
| 54m+ | 27 |
| 0-1m | 9 |
| 15m-54m | 7 |
| 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 |
| Australia | 300,793 |
| Netherlands | 299,102 |
| Ireland | 234,176 |
| Spain | 164,000 |
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 |
| Australia | 13,859 | 286,934 | +273,075 |
| Netherlands | 106,271 | 192,831 | +86,560 |
| Ireland | 97,716 | 136,460 | +38,744 |
| Spain | 155,000 | 9,000 | -146,000 |
| France | 96,877 | 21,333 | -75,544 |
| Malaysia | 98,233 | 4,754 | -93,479 |
| Singapore | 56,471 | 17,341 | -39,130 |
| Belgium | 3,578 | 63,456 | +59,878 |
| United States | 5,055 | 61,113 | +56,058 |
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 | 16,071 |
| Thailand | 3,536 |
| XU | 1,096 |
| 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 | 15,677 | 394 | -15,283 |
| Thailand | 0 | 3,536 | +3,536 |
| XU | 0 | 1,096 | +1,096 |
| 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 1,056,395 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 869,048 |
| Air transport | 327,587 |
| Other | 21,071 |
| Road transport | 16,575 |
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) | 560,665 | 495,730 | -64,935 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 347,896 | 521,152 | +173,256 |
| Air transport | 237,935 | 89,652 | -148,283 |
| Other | 16,045 | 5,026 | -11,019 |
| Road transport | 16,575 | 0 | -16,575 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 443,212 |
| Southampton | 323,435 |
| London Gateway Port | 263,460 |
| Portsmouth | 210,746 |
| 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 | 281,154 | 162,058 | -119,096 |
| Southampton | 237,861 | 85,574 | -152,287 |
| London Gateway Port | 57,908 | 205,552 | +147,644 |
| Portsmouth | 197,852 | 12,894 | -184,958 |
| Felixstowe | 0 | 207,807 | +207,807 |
| Liverpool Docks | 29,634 | 143,680 | +114,046 |
| East Midlands Airport | 75,214 | 28,607 | -46,607 |
| Aberdeen Airport | 92,896 | 2,898 | -89,998 |
| Immingham Docks | 6,378 | 87,258 | +80,880 |
| London | 15,237 | 55,828 | +40,591 |
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