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 | 5,773,266 |
| South Korea | 4,055,009 |
| China | 2,098,449 |
| Italy | 1,579,041 |
| Netherlands | 598,788 |
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 | 4,341,053 | 1,432,213 | -2,908,840 |
| South Korea | 4,055,009 | 0 | -4,055,009 |
| China | 1,011,018 | 1,087,431 | +76,413 |
| Italy | 841,187 | 737,854 | -103,333 |
| Netherlands | 440,543 | 158,245 | -282,298 |
| France | 516,703 | 60,577 | -456,126 |
| Switzerland | 23,889 | 211,915 | +188,026 |
| Czechia | 189,518 | 3,082 | -186,436 |
| Spain | 118,504 | 63,128 | -55,376 |
| United States | 147,397 | 19,228 | -128,169 |
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 | 5,578,150 |
| South Korea | 4,055,009 |
| China | 2,549,674 |
| Italy | 1,640,971 |
| 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 | 4,183,393 | 1,394,757 | -2,788,636 |
| South Korea | 4,055,009 | 0 | -4,055,009 |
| China | 1,044,020 | 1,505,654 | +461,634 |
| Italy | 1,003,166 | 637,805 | -365,361 |
| Japan | 474,428 | 26,863 | -447,565 |
| Netherlands | 442,492 | 37,756 | -404,736 |
| United States | 173,470 | 65,606 | -107,864 |
| Switzerland | 16,700 | 211,915 | +195,215 |
| Spain | 134,734 | 63,128 | -71,606 |
| 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 | 7 |
| West Midlands | 7 |
| 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 | 4 | -1 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 6 | 5 | -1 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 6 | 3 | -3 |
| West Midlands | 3 | 7 | +4 |
| 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 | 1 | 2 | +1 |
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) | 7,349,695 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 6,062,323 |
| Air transport | 2,566,125 |
| 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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 6,198,098 | 1,151,597 | -5,046,501 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 4,259,065 | 1,803,258 | -2,455,807 |
| Air transport | 1,446,782 | 1,119,343 | -327,439 |
| Road transport | 140,742 | 0 | -140,742 |
| Other | 632 | 0 | -632 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Tyne | 4,349,667 |
| Dover | 3,618,690 |
| Thamesport | 1,434,994 |
| Eurotunnel | 1,128,417 |
| Birmingham Airport | 1,122,790 |
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 | 4,349,667 | 0 | -4,349,667 |
| Dover | 2,689,579 | 929,111 | -1,760,468 |
| Thamesport | 1,058,148 | 376,846 | -681,302 |
| Eurotunnel | 376,448 | 751,969 | +375,521 |
| Birmingham Airport | 557,849 | 564,941 | +7,092 |
| Felixstowe | 404,314 | 419,094 | +14,780 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 548,478 | 230,116 | -318,362 |
| ZLC | 612,654 | 0 | -612,654 |
| Southampton | 281,132 | 199,697 | -81,435 |
| 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 | 8 |
| 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 |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 8 |
| 2025-11 | 7 |
| 2025-10 | 10 |
| 2025-09 | 6 |
| 2025-08 | 10 |
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 | 38 |
| 54m+ | 30 |
| 0-1m | 10 |
| 15m-54m | 8 |
| 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 | 1,899,686 |
| Germany | 1,097,631 |
| United States | 738,318 |
| 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 | 39,035 | 1,860,651 | +1,821,616 |
| Germany | 574,450 | 523,181 | -51,269 |
| United States | 322,839 | 415,479 | +92,640 |
| Mexico | 0 | 476,598 | +476,598 |
| United Arab Emirates | 172,154 | 150,000 | -22,154 |
| Sweden | 299,831 | 0 | -299,831 |
| France | 216,309 | 15,012 | -201,297 |
| Poland | 8,443 | 160,012 | +151,569 |
| Switzerland | 48,441 | 26,371 | -22,070 |
| Belgium | 12,193 | 56,453 | +44,260 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| 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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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) | 3,652,126 |
| Air transport | 1,605,396 |
| 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) | 787,452 | 2,864,674 | +2,077,222 |
| Air transport | 736,622 | 868,774 | +132,152 |
| 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 | 915,046 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 619,822 |
| 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 | 714,919 | 663,686 | -51,233 |
| Milford | 0 | 1,216,083 | +1,216,083 |
| Holyhead | 26,308 | 888,738 | +862,430 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 328,583 | 291,239 | -37,344 |
| Immingham Docks | 364,982 | 13,933 | -351,049 |
| East Midlands Airport | 99,257 | 261,156 | +161,899 |
| 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 | 44,381 | -39,511 |
Quick facts
HS code: 85158010
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Machines specifically designed for heating or treating metals