Import/export HS code 851590: Parts of welding and soldering machines
Spare parts for welding, soldering, or cutting machines
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.
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* 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Netherlands | 52,597,918 |
| Germany | 38,258,284 |
| South Korea | 22,554,417 |
| United States | 12,843,072 |
| France | 10,894,035 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Netherlands | 3,903,566 | 48,694,352 | +44,790,786 |
| Germany | 18,515,078 | 19,743,206 | +1,228,128 |
| South Korea | 22,251,448 | 302,969 | -21,948,479 |
| United States | 6,491,727 | 6,351,345 | -140,382 |
| France | 7,373,668 | 3,520,367 | -3,853,301 |
| China | 3,612,791 | 2,482,940 | -1,129,851 |
| Austria | 2,764,446 | 2,984,794 | +220,348 |
| Italy | 2,694,794 | 2,981,234 | +286,440 |
| Switzerland | 2,336,674 | 2,386,492 | +49,818 |
| Spain | 2,738,387 | 1,877,590 | -860,797 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Netherlands | 50,877,920 |
| Germany | 27,929,544 |
| South Korea | 22,413,239 |
| United States | 19,286,684 |
| China | 10,382,920 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Netherlands | 3,017,449 | 47,860,471 | +44,843,022 |
| Germany | 14,209,295 | 13,720,249 | -489,046 |
| South Korea | 22,245,358 | 167,881 | -22,077,477 |
| United States | 9,876,045 | 9,410,639 | -465,406 |
| China | 4,823,241 | 5,559,679 | +736,438 |
| France | 5,691,181 | 2,112,392 | -3,578,789 |
| Italy | 2,744,476 | 2,443,011 | -301,465 |
| Austria | 2,335,005 | 2,784,969 | +449,964 |
| Switzerland | 2,429,101 | 2,575,570 | +146,469 |
| Spain | 2,824,222 | 1,747,190 | -1,077,032 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| West Midlands | 70 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 58 |
| West Yorkshire | 54 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 53 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 52 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Midlands | 54 | 47 | -7 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 42 | 44 | +2 |
| West Yorkshire | 39 | 33 | -6 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 38 | 35 | -3 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 36 | 37 | +1 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 35 | 35 | +0 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 35 | 34 | -1 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 28 | 34 | +6 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 34 | 34 | +0 |
| Greater Manchester | 32 | 29 | -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) | 94,867,729 |
| Air transport | 47,966,871 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 39,946,976 |
| Rail transport | 1,466,187 |
| Other | 1,041,479 |
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) | 26,013,897 | 68,853,832 | +42,839,935 |
| Air transport | 24,860,183 | 23,106,688 | -1,753,495 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 31,096,983 | 8,849,993 | -22,246,990 |
| Rail transport | 0 | 1,466,187 | +1,466,187 |
| Other | 687,545 | 353,934 | -333,611 |
| Road transport | 556,343 | 375,287 | -181,056 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Immingham Docks | 46,885,083 |
| Dover | 25,179,662 |
| East Midlands Airport | 20,577,634 |
| Middlesbrough | 19,605,735 |
| Eurotunnel | 17,207,884 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Immingham Docks | 972,855 | 45,912,228 | +44,939,373 |
| Dover | 13,009,678 | 12,169,984 | -839,694 |
| East Midlands Airport | 11,166,609 | 9,411,025 | -1,755,584 |
| Middlesbrough | 19,337,016 | 268,719 | -19,068,297 |
| Eurotunnel | 8,776,723 | 8,431,161 | -345,562 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 7,041,519 | 5,218,632 | -1,822,887 |
| Birmingham Airport | 2,114,471 | 3,215,131 | +1,100,660 |
| London Stansted Airport | 2,199,646 | 3,069,122 | +869,476 |
| London Gateway Port | 2,079,853 | 3,028,222 | +948,369 |
| Southampton | 3,961,974 | 1,097,841 | -2,864,133 |
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 | 254 |
| Manufacture of fabricated metal products, except machinery and equipment | 123 |
| Manufacture of machinery and equipment n.e.c. | 118 |
| Other manufacturing | 73 |
| Repair and installation of machinery and equipment | 60 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2025-11 | 210 |
| 2025-10 | 207 |
| 2025-09 | 220 |
| 2025-08 | 210 |
| 2025-07 | 225 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| OK INTERNATIONAL LIMITED | 119 |
| FUJIKURA EUROPE LIMITED | 119 |
| WELWYN TOOL GROUP LIMITED | 119 |
| TELSONIC (U.K.) LIMITED | 118 |
| FURUKAWA ELECTRIC EUROPE LTD | 118 |
| WELDFAST (UK) LIMITED | 117 |
| CUSHWAY-SCHMIDT LIMITED | 115 |
| PARWELD LIMITED | 110 |
| DENGENSHA EUROPE LIMITED | 109 |
| PROSPOT LIMITED | 104 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 425 |
| 54m+ | 396 |
| 15m-54m | 106 |
| 0-1m | 93 |
| Other | 64 |
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 | 7,754,518 |
| Germany | 6,451,284 |
| Japan | 4,108,739 |
| Netherlands | 3,654,978 |
| United Arab Emirates | 2,743,103 |
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 | 5,005,246 | 2,749,272 | -2,255,974 |
| Germany | 2,684,233 | 3,767,051 | +1,082,818 |
| Japan | 459,279 | 3,649,460 | +3,190,181 |
| Netherlands | 1,634,796 | 2,020,182 | +385,386 |
| United Arab Emirates | 1,686,018 | 1,057,085 | -628,933 |
| France | 1,313,989 | 1,219,336 | -94,653 |
| India | 1,177,907 | 1,335,916 | +158,009 |
| Ireland | 1,341,307 | 1,130,262 | -211,045 |
| Italy | 886,566 | 1,189,513 | +302,947 |
| Saudi Arabia | 844,152 | 702,198 | -141,954 |
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 | 350,120 |
| Germany | 54,557 |
| Czechia | 15,311 |
| XU | 10,743 |
| XI | 7,497 |
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 | 209,085 | 141,035 | -68,050 |
| Germany | 30,394 | 24,163 | -6,231 |
| Czechia | 8,137 | 7,174 | -963 |
| XU | 5,965 | 4,778 | -1,187 |
| XI | 1,736 | 5,761 | +4,025 |
| United States | 566 | 830 | +264 |
| India | 642 | 337 | -305 |
| Italy | 53 | 899 | +846 |
| France | 923 | 6 | -917 |
| Sweden | 0 | 837 | +837 |
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 | 35,657,405 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 14,788,617 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 5,804,572 |
| Other | 443,770 |
| Road transport | 395,474 |
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 | 17,424,977 | 18,232,428 | +807,451 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 5,888,819 | 8,899,798 | +3,010,979 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 3,101,005 | 2,703,567 | -397,438 |
| Other | 257,592 | 186,178 | -71,414 |
| Road transport | 389,708 | 5,766 | -383,942 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| East Midlands Airport | 13,419,750 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 11,256,700 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 8,297,362 |
| ZLC | 4,071,069 |
| London Stansted Airport | 3,472,964 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| East Midlands Airport | 7,028,120 | 6,391,630 | -636,490 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 4,167,372 | 7,089,328 | +2,921,956 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 3,110,750 | 5,186,612 | +2,075,862 |
| ZLC | 2,119,251 | 1,951,818 | -167,433 |
| London Stansted Airport | 1,626,393 | 1,846,571 | +220,178 |
| Manchester Airport | 1,994,916 | 1,188,496 | -806,420 |
| Glasgow Airport | 1,782,422 | 1,297,366 | -485,056 |
| London Gateway Port | 1,845,037 | 762,196 | -1,082,841 |
| Immingham Docks | 329,464 | 1,367,829 | +1,038,365 |
| Dover | 834,822 | 781,326 | -53,496 |
Related HS codes
What this shows: Sibling or child HS codes in the same classification branch.
Quick facts
HS code: 851590
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Spare parts for welding, soldering, or cutting machines