Import/export HS code 85158010: Machines for treating metals
Machines specifically designed for heating or treating metals
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 | 7,387,881 |
| South Korea | 4,055,009 |
| China | 2,050,195 |
| Italy | 1,527,535 |
| Netherlands | 588,539 |
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 | 6,320,386 | 1,067,495 | -5,252,891 |
| South Korea | 4,055,009 | 0 | -4,055,009 |
| China | 826,988 | 1,223,207 | +396,219 |
| Italy | 844,977 | 682,558 | -162,419 |
| Netherlands | 442,233 | 146,306 | -295,927 |
| France | 516,703 | 60,577 | -456,126 |
| Switzerland | 23,889 | 211,915 | +188,026 |
| Czechia | 103,946 | 88,654 | -15,292 |
| United States | 162,663 | 19,228 | -143,435 |
| Spain | 114,547 | 67,085 | -47,462 |
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 | 7,548,527 |
| South Korea | 4,055,009 |
| China | 2,169,567 |
| Italy | 1,589,465 |
| Japan | 501,291 |
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 | 6,072,759 | 1,475,768 | -4,596,991 |
| South Korea | 4,055,009 | 0 | -4,055,009 |
| China | 864,745 | 1,304,822 | +440,077 |
| Italy | 1,004,891 | 584,574 | -420,317 |
| Japan | 474,428 | 26,863 | -447,565 |
| Netherlands | 444,182 | 37,756 | -406,426 |
| Switzerland | 16,700 | 211,915 | +195,215 |
| United States | 188,736 | 29,758 | -158,978 |
| Spain | 130,777 | 67,085 | -63,692 |
| Turkey | 139,797 | 0 | -139,797 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear | 9 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 8 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 6 |
| West Midlands | 6 |
| Greater Manchester | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear | 5 | 5 | +0 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 5 | 6 | +1 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 5 | 3 | -2 |
| West Midlands | 4 | 6 | +2 |
| Greater Manchester | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| West Yorkshire | 4 | 1 | -3 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Cambridgeshire and Peterborough | 3 | 0 | -3 |
| Inner London - West | 0 | 3 | +3 |
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) | 7,488,690 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 7,468,690 |
| Air transport | 2,540,635 |
| Road transport | 140,742 |
| Other | 632 |
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) | 5,976,422 | 1,512,268 | -4,464,154 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 6,131,833 | 1,336,857 | -4,794,976 |
| Air transport | 1,517,109 | 1,023,526 | -493,583 |
| Road transport | 140,742 | 0 | -140,742 |
| Other | 272 | 360 | +88 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover | 5,236,731 |
| Tyne | 4,349,667 |
| Thamesport | 1,558,550 |
| Birmingham Airport | 1,168,027 |
| Eurotunnel | 941,195 |
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 | 4,250,875 | 985,856 | -3,265,019 |
| Tyne | 4,349,667 | 0 | -4,349,667 |
| Thamesport | 1,175,913 | 382,637 | -793,276 |
| Birmingham Airport | 609,256 | 558,771 | -50,485 |
| Eurotunnel | 513,895 | 427,300 | -86,595 |
| Felixstowe | 330,505 | 506,762 | +176,257 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 558,154 | 212,379 | -345,775 |
| ZLC | 612,654 | 0 | -612,654 |
| Southampton | 184,770 | 296,059 | +111,289 |
| Immingham Docks | 381,967 | 22,888 | -359,079 |
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 | 27 |
| Manufacture of fabricated metal products, except machinery and equipment | 10 |
| Manufacture of machinery and equipment n.e.c. | 9 |
| Other manufacturing | 7 |
| Repair and installation of machinery and equipment | 5 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2025-11 | 7 |
| 2025-10 | 10 |
| 2025-09 | 6 |
| 2025-08 | 10 |
| 2025-07 | 11 |
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 |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 37 |
| 54m+ | 32 |
| 0-1m | 10 |
| 15m-54m | 7 |
| Other | 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Ireland | 1,905,002 |
| Germany | 1,097,631 |
| United States | 737,418 |
| Mexico | 476,598 |
| United Arab Emirates | 322,154 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ireland | 40,551 | 1,864,451 | +1,823,900 |
| Germany | 574,450 | 523,181 | -51,269 |
| United States | 299,230 | 438,188 | +138,958 |
| Mexico | 0 | 476,598 | +476,598 |
| United Arab Emirates | 151,154 | 171,000 | +19,846 |
| Sweden | 299,831 | 0 | -299,831 |
| France | 220,850 | 16,817 | -204,033 |
| Poland | 8,443 | 160,012 | +151,569 |
| Switzerland | 42,441 | 32,371 | -10,070 |
| Saudi Arabia | 0 | 56,173 | +56,173 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| XU | 6,421 |
| Ireland | 2,238 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| XU | 0 | 6,421 | +6,421 |
| Ireland | 0 | 2,238 | +2,238 |
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) | 3,657,442 |
| Air transport | 1,582,127 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 464,982 |
| Other | 8,659 |
| Road transport | 2,000 |
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) | 786,768 | 2,870,674 | +2,083,906 |
| Air transport | 667,547 | 914,580 | +247,033 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 327,722 | 137,260 | -190,462 |
| Other | 0 | 8,659 | +8,659 |
| Road transport | 0 | 2,000 | +2,000 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 1,378,605 |
| Milford | 1,216,083 |
| Holyhead | 920,362 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 587,473 |
| Immingham Docks | 378,915 |
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 | 708,919 | 669,686 | -39,233 |
| Milford | 0 | 1,216,083 | +1,216,083 |
| Holyhead | 31,624 | 888,738 | +857,114 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 304,974 | 282,499 | -22,475 |
| Immingham Docks | 364,982 | 13,933 | -351,049 |
| East Midlands Airport | 97,429 | 272,964 | +175,535 |
| Edinburgh Airport | 151,154 | 100,000 | -51,154 |
| Glasgow Airport | 2,500 | 167,934 | +165,434 |
| Southampton | 38 | 134,343 | +134,305 |
| ZLC | 83,892 | 43,481 | -40,411 |
Quick facts
HS code: 85158010
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Machines specifically designed for heating or treating metals