Import/export HS code 848510: 3D printers for metal
Machines that build objects by depositing layers of metal material
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 | 13,732,573 |
| Sweden | 1,440,289 |
| Netherlands | 1,165,759 |
| Spain | 802,430 |
| France | 363,411 |
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 | 6,785,422 | 6,947,151 | +161,729 |
| Sweden | 935,122 | 505,167 | -429,955 |
| Netherlands | 111,288 | 1,054,471 | +943,183 |
| Spain | 381,998 | 420,432 | +38,434 |
| France | 363,411 | 0 | -363,411 |
| United States | 192,508 | 143,496 | -49,012 |
| Belgium | 311,471 | 0 | -311,471 |
| Australia | 0 | 300,477 | +300,477 |
| United Arab Emirates | 86,449 | 61,785 | -24,664 |
| China | 98,757 | 0 | -98,757 |
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 | 13,873,111 |
| Netherlands | 1,054,471 |
| United Kingdom | 872,368 |
| Spain | 802,430 |
| Sweden | 639,500 |
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 | 7,163,703 | 6,709,408 | -454,295 |
| Netherlands | 0 | 1,054,471 | +1,054,471 |
| United Kingdom | 861,701 | 10,667 | -851,034 |
| Spain | 381,998 | 420,432 | +38,434 |
| Sweden | 145,000 | 494,500 | +349,500 |
| United States | 303,796 | 138,766 | -165,030 |
| Belgium | 311,471 | 0 | -311,471 |
| Australia | 0 | 300,477 | +300,477 |
| Singapore | 0 | 299,528 | +299,528 |
| China | 98,757 | 1,201 | -97,556 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 4 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 3 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 1 |
| Eastern Scotland | 1 |
| Essex | 1 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 4 | 1 | -3 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Eastern Scotland | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Essex | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Gloucestershire and Wiltshire | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Inner London - East | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Lancashire | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| North Yorkshire | 1 | 0 | -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) | 17,056,404 |
| Air transport | 1,132,903 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 604,947 |
| Other | 47 |
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) | 8,419,292 | 8,637,112 | +217,820 |
| Air transport | 625,117 | 507,786 | -117,331 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 222,017 | 382,930 | +160,913 |
| Other | 0 | 47 | +47 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover | 14,641,872 |
| Harwich | 1,054,471 |
| Immingham Docks | 650,167 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 458,942 |
| Birmingham Airport | 417,278 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dover | 8,110,859 | 6,531,013 | -1,579,846 |
| Harwich | 0 | 1,054,471 | +1,054,471 |
| Immingham Docks | 145,000 | 505,167 | +360,167 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 326,531 | 132,411 | -194,120 |
| Birmingham Airport | 278,871 | 138,407 | -140,464 |
| Felixstowe | 78,367 | 299,528 | +221,161 |
| Southampton | 0 | 301,511 | +301,511 |
| London | 49,509 | 149,957 | +100,448 |
| Thamesport | 172,508 | 0 | -172,508 |
| Leeds Bradford Airport | 0 | 141,035 | +141,035 |
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 | 7 |
| Manufacture of fabricated metal products, except machinery and equipment | 4 |
| Other manufacturing | 3 |
| Manufacture of motor vehicles, trailers and semi-trailers | 2 |
| Architectural and engineering activities; technical testing and analysis | 1 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2025-11 | 3 |
| 2025-06 | 1 |
| 2025-05 | 2 |
| 2025-03 | 1 |
| 2024-09 | 2 |
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 |
|---|---|
| 54m+ | 7 |
| 1m-15m | 6 |
| Other | 3 |
| 15m-54m | 2 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| United States | 17,710,008 |
| Ireland | 7,614,677 |
| Germany | 5,182,485 |
| Spain | 4,072,058 |
| Ukraine | 1,526,340 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | 7,914,545 | 9,795,463 | +1,880,918 |
| Ireland | 7,614,677 | 0 | -7,614,677 |
| Germany | 3,329,106 | 1,853,379 | -1,475,727 |
| Spain | 2,127,538 | 1,944,520 | -183,018 |
| Ukraine | 0 | 1,526,340 | +1,526,340 |
| Poland | 0 | 1,475,392 | +1,475,392 |
| Israel | 0 | 990,516 | +990,516 |
| Italy | 0 | 968,402 | +968,402 |
| Japan | 0 | 724,538 | +724,538 |
| Australia | 2,077 | 493,073 | +490,996 |
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 | 92 |
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 | 92 | 0 | -92 |
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) | 18,544,681 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 12,146,983 |
| Air transport | 10,961,733 |
| Road transport | 6,537 |
| Other | 92 |
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) | 12,773,648 | 5,771,033 | -7,002,615 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 4,345,560 | 7,801,423 | +3,455,863 |
| Air transport | 4,403,355 | 6,558,378 | +2,155,023 |
| Road transport | 6,537 | 0 | -6,537 |
| Other | 92 | 0 | -92 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| London Heathrow Airport | 10,886,638 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 8,814,437 |
| Liverpool Docks | 6,925,075 |
| Milford | 5,613,467 |
| Dover | 3,332,093 |
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 Heathrow Airport | 4,362,310 | 6,524,328 | +2,162,018 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 3,679,896 | 5,134,541 | +1,454,645 |
| Liverpool Docks | 3,593,156 | 3,331,919 | -261,237 |
| Milford | 5,613,467 | 0 | -5,613,467 |
| Dover | 1,009,416 | 2,322,677 | +1,313,261 |
| Southampton | 0 | 1,883,706 | +1,883,706 |
| Holyhead | 1,366,250 | 0 | -1,366,250 |
| Newhaven | 812,792 | 0 | -812,792 |
| London Gateway Port | 409,363 | 259,728 | -149,635 |
| Portsmouth | 0 | 636,492 | +636,492 |
Quick facts
HS code: 848510
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Machines that build objects by depositing layers of metal material