Import/export HS code 851580: Various metal treatment machines
Other machines used for treating metals, such as heating or spraying
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 | 32,718,858 |
| Germany | 24,721,602 |
| Japan | 14,550,935 |
| United States | 8,898,702 |
| Switzerland | 8,535,772 |
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 | 3,785,457 | 28,933,401 | +25,147,944 |
| Germany | 13,666,687 | 11,054,915 | -2,611,772 |
| Japan | 2,835,524 | 11,715,411 | +8,879,887 |
| United States | 5,287,699 | 3,611,003 | -1,676,696 |
| Switzerland | 3,572,875 | 4,962,897 | +1,390,022 |
| Italy | 4,081,613 | 4,221,367 | +139,754 |
| South Korea | 6,408,632 | 1,761,231 | -4,647,401 |
| Spain | 723,303 | 1,809,807 | +1,086,504 |
| Czechia | 536,175 | 1,535,640 | +999,465 |
| Poland | 1,105,564 | 870,895 | -234,669 |
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 | 43,195,462 |
| Germany | 22,352,090 |
| Switzerland | 10,135,615 |
| United States | 9,243,911 |
| Japan | 8,532,326 |
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 | 3,947,616 | 39,247,846 | +35,300,230 |
| Germany | 12,491,232 | 9,860,858 | -2,630,374 |
| Switzerland | 4,101,426 | 6,034,189 | +1,932,763 |
| United States | 5,513,719 | 3,730,192 | -1,783,527 |
| Japan | 4,053,309 | 4,479,017 | +425,708 |
| Italy | 4,208,346 | 4,174,898 | -33,448 |
| South Korea | 6,341,445 | 1,750,685 | -4,590,760 |
| Poland | 1,131,427 | 903,683 | -227,744 |
| United Kingdom | 1,350,200 | 326,813 | -1,023,387 |
| Czechia | 501,822 | 1,157,459 | +655,637 |
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 | 39 |
| West Midlands | 34 |
| Greater Manchester | 28 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 27 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 27 |
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 | 31 | 20 | -11 |
| West Midlands | 22 | 23 | +1 |
| Greater Manchester | 21 | 14 | -7 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 19 | 15 | -4 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 16 | 16 | +0 |
| Inner London - West | 14 | 14 | +0 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 13 | 14 | +1 |
| West Yorkshire | 20 | 10 | -10 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 18 | 12 | -6 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 15 | 12 | -3 |
Import volume by transport
What this shows: Import value by transport mode used to bring goods into the UK.
Top 5 values
| Transport | £ |
|---|---|
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 51,708,271 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 47,516,086 |
| Air transport | 24,374,231 |
| Road transport | 1,735,886 |
| Other | 60,159 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 16,657,487 | 35,050,784 | +18,393,297 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 18,537,699 | 28,978,387 | +10,440,688 |
| Air transport | 13,288,265 | 11,085,966 | -2,202,299 |
| Road transport | 507,036 | 1,228,850 | +721,814 |
| Other | 31,546 | 28,613 | -2,933 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Tyne | 37,757,554 |
| Dover | 22,911,968 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 13,997,624 |
| London Gateway Port | 6,790,266 |
| Eurotunnel | 5,934,765 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tyne | 4,377,975 | 33,379,579 | +29,001,604 |
| Dover | 11,443,340 | 11,468,628 | +25,288 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 7,994,719 | 6,002,905 | -1,991,814 |
| London Gateway Port | 3,759,940 | 3,030,326 | -729,614 |
| Eurotunnel | 2,082,300 | 3,852,465 | +1,770,165 |
| Thamesport | 3,296,185 | 2,152,527 | -1,143,658 |
| Felixstowe | 1,906,073 | 3,179,916 | +1,273,843 |
| East Midlands Airport | 2,097,944 | 2,473,940 | +375,996 |
| ZLC | 2,324,320 | 1,877,868 | -446,452 |
| Southampton | 1,665,630 | 1,829,343 | +163,713 |
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 | 135 |
| Other manufacturing | 56 |
| Manufacture of machinery and equipment n.e.c. | 47 |
| Manufacture of fabricated metal products, except machinery and equipment | 41 |
| Manufacture of rubber and plastic products | 36 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2025-11 | 60 |
| 2025-10 | 73 |
| 2025-09 | 62 |
| 2025-08 | 67 |
| 2025-07 | 65 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| FUJIKURA EUROPE LIMITED | 119 |
| WELWYN TOOL GROUP LIMITED | 119 |
| FURUKAWA ELECTRIC EUROPE LTD | 92 |
| GEORGE FISCHER SALES LIMITED | 87 |
| TELSONIC (U.K.) LIMITED | 76 |
| LANCASTRIA LLP | 71 |
| HAFFNER LTD | 65 |
| JOHN COTTON GROUP LIMITED | 63 |
| MAKITA (UK) LIMITED | 57 |
| KAISERTECH LIMITED | 47 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 240 |
| 54m+ | 178 |
| 0-1m | 71 |
| 15m-54m | 48 |
| Other | 40 |
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 | 16,441,015 |
| Germany | 3,711,220 |
| Ireland | 3,290,587 |
| China | 2,789,485 |
| Switzerland | 1,629,146 |
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 | 6,689,195 | 9,751,820 | +3,062,625 |
| Germany | 1,671,412 | 2,039,808 | +368,396 |
| Ireland | 519,828 | 2,770,759 | +2,250,931 |
| China | 1,881,677 | 907,808 | -973,869 |
| Switzerland | 731,811 | 897,335 | +165,524 |
| Mexico | 19,680 | 1,420,489 | +1,400,809 |
| Poland | 159,713 | 1,263,198 | +1,103,485 |
| Belgium | 562,016 | 622,254 | +60,238 |
| Italy | 343,625 | 728,408 | +384,783 |
| Canada | 806,143 | 214,362 | -591,781 |
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 | 28,800 |
| XU | 6,421 |
| Ireland | 2,238 |
| XI | 1,746 |
| Germany | 1,486 |
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 | 15,855 | 12,945 | -2,910 |
| XU | 0 | 6,421 | +6,421 |
| Ireland | 0 | 2,238 | +2,238 |
| XI | 1,241 | 505 | -736 |
| Germany | 987 | 499 | -488 |
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) | 18,920,385 |
| Air transport | 13,907,778 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 13,518,446 |
| Road transport | 76,290 |
| Other | 40,691 |
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) | 7,882,961 | 11,037,424 | +3,154,463 |
| Air transport | 7,955,768 | 5,952,010 | -2,003,758 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 4,660,650 | 8,857,796 | +4,197,146 |
| Road transport | 65,329 | 10,961 | -54,368 |
| Other | 18,083 | 22,608 | +4,525 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Southampton | 13,161,710 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 8,507,721 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 4,172,522 |
| East Midlands Airport | 2,880,999 |
| London Stansted Airport | 2,407,646 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Southampton | 5,168,834 | 7,992,876 | +2,824,042 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 3,476,300 | 5,031,421 | +1,555,121 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 2,462,950 | 1,709,572 | -753,378 |
| East Midlands Airport | 1,430,900 | 1,450,099 | +19,199 |
| London Stansted Airport | 1,603,338 | 804,308 | -799,030 |
| London Gateway Port | 990,595 | 1,281,831 | +291,236 |
| Manchester Airport | 1,481,038 | 703,424 | -777,614 |
| Holyhead | 333,998 | 1,531,937 | +1,197,939 |
| Felixstowe | 1,053,790 | 712,274 | -341,516 |
| ZLC | 833,913 | 888,657 | +54,744 |
Related HS codes
What this shows: Sibling or child HS codes in the same classification branch.
Quick facts
HS code: 851580
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Other machines used for treating metals, such as heating or spraying