Import/export HS code 848580: Various 3D printers
Machines for additive manufacturing not covered by other categories
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| China | 428,051 |
| Australia | 243,630 |
| United States | 199,503 |
| Germany | 162,958 |
| Belgium | 151,933 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| China | 68,929 | 359,122 | +290,193 |
| Australia | 140,439 | 103,191 | -37,248 |
| United States | 170,428 | 29,075 | -141,353 |
| Germany | 8,811 | 154,147 | +145,336 |
| Belgium | 148,463 | 3,470 | -144,993 |
| Canada | 149,634 | 0 | -149,634 |
| Norway | 0 | 124,480 | +124,480 |
| Ireland | 104,230 | 0 | -104,230 |
| Italy | 0 | 67,180 | +67,180 |
| France | 11,711 | 54,259 | +42,548 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| China | 643,891 |
| Australia | 279,847 |
| United States | 203,313 |
| Canada | 149,634 |
| Sweden | 138,742 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| China | 210,398 | 433,493 | +223,095 |
| Australia | 157,221 | 122,626 | -34,595 |
| United States | 169,031 | 34,282 | -134,749 |
| Canada | 149,634 | 0 | -149,634 |
| Sweden | 2,295 | 136,447 | +134,152 |
| Ireland | 69,162 | 0 | -69,162 |
| Italy | 0 | 67,180 | +67,180 |
| France | 11,711 | 54,259 | +42,548 |
| Germany | 5,414 | 41,802 | +36,388 |
| United Kingdom | 25,132 | 0 | -25,132 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Inner London - West | 4 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 3 |
| Essex | 2 |
| Lincolnshire | 2 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Inner London - West | 1 | 3 | +2 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Essex | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Lincolnshire | 2 | 0 | -2 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Cambridgeshire and Peterborough | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Cornwall and Isles of Scilly | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Inner London - East | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Lancashire | 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Air transport | 911,021 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 564,828 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 286,076 |
| Other | 1,545 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air transport | 386,197 | 524,824 | +138,627 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 213,484 | 351,344 | +137,860 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 227,935 | 58,141 | -169,794 |
| Other | 1,545 | 0 | -1,545 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| London Heathrow Airport | 530,602 |
| Felixstowe | 348,817 |
| East Midlands Airport | 227,550 |
| Thamesport | 159,306 |
| Dover | 108,891 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| London Heathrow Airport | 248,999 | 281,603 | +32,604 |
| Felixstowe | 168,818 | 179,999 | +11,181 |
| East Midlands Airport | 119,712 | 107,838 | -11,874 |
| Thamesport | 2,201 | 157,105 | +154,904 |
| Dover | 108,891 | 0 | -108,891 |
| Birmingham Airport | 1,102 | 85,322 | +84,220 |
| London Stansted Airport | 16,384 | 50,061 | +33,677 |
| Eurotunnel | 0 | 58,141 | +58,141 |
| Holyhead | 45,390 | 0 | -45,390 |
| Immingham Docks | 43,571 | 0 | -43,571 |
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 | 6 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 4 |
| Manufacture of machinery and equipment n.e.c. | 3 |
| Human health activities | 2 |
| Manufacture of basic pharmaceutical products and pharmaceutical preparations | 2 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2025-11 | 2 |
| 2025-10 | 3 |
| 2025-09 | 2 |
| 2025-07 | 5 |
| 2025-05 | 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+ | 8 |
| 1m-15m | 7 |
| 0-1m | 3 |
| 15m-54m | 3 |
| Other | 1 |
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 | 750,823 |
| Germany | 164,893 |
| Ireland | 101,162 |
| Saudi Arabia | 76,569 |
| Hungary | 46,249 |
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 | 728,253 | 22,570 | -705,683 |
| Germany | 144,327 | 20,566 | -123,761 |
| Ireland | 16,658 | 84,504 | +67,846 |
| Saudi Arabia | 1,731 | 74,838 | +73,107 |
| Hungary | 46,249 | 0 | -46,249 |
| Brazil | 0 | 41,758 | +41,758 |
| Ukraine | 0 | 41,478 | +41,478 |
| Norway | 30,757 | 2,437 | -28,320 |
| Poland | 29,832 | 2,448 | -27,384 |
| France | 10,512 | 18,982 | +8,470 |
Export volume by transport
What this shows: Export value by transport mode used to ship goods from the UK.
Top 5 values
| Transport | £ |
|---|---|
| Air transport | 1,184,945 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 170,590 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 53,699 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air transport | 900,241 | 284,704 | -615,537 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 100,385 | 70,205 | -30,180 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 51,262 | 2,437 | -48,825 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| London Heathrow Airport | 787,111 |
| East Midlands Airport | 185,682 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 111,527 |
| Manchester Airport | 109,223 |
| Aberdeen Airport | 74,838 |
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 | 720,515 | 66,596 | -653,919 |
| East Midlands Airport | 88,537 | 97,145 | +8,608 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 62,894 | 48,633 | -14,261 |
| Manchester Airport | 83,361 | 25,862 | -57,499 |
| Aberdeen Airport | 0 | 74,838 | +74,838 |
| Immingham Docks | 51,262 | 0 | -51,262 |
| Holyhead | 16,658 | 18,618 | +1,960 |
| Dover | 20,833 | 2,954 | -17,879 |
| ZLC | 7,828 | 15,061 | +7,233 |
| London Stansted Airport | 0 | 5,202 | +5,202 |
Related HS codes
What this shows: Sibling or child HS codes in the same classification branch.
Quick facts
HS code: 848580
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Machines for additive manufacturing not covered by other categories