Import/export HS code 846120: Shaping or slotting machines
Machines used to shape or create slots in metal or other materials
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- 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Germany | 444,432 |
| China | 236,928 |
| Qatar | 142,673 |
| France | 81,506 |
| United States | 38,451 |
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 | 64,641 | 379,791 | +315,150 |
| China | 153,878 | 83,050 | -70,828 |
| Qatar | 0 | 142,673 | +142,673 |
| France | 57,396 | 24,110 | -33,286 |
| United States | 15,880 | 22,571 | +6,691 |
| Italy | 0 | 6,608 | +6,608 |
| Singapore | 0 | 6,033 | +6,033 |
| Sweden | 0 | 3,818 | +3,818 |
| Japan | 0 | 1,337 | +1,337 |
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 | 443,045 |
| China | 275,675 |
| Qatar | 142,673 |
| United States | 54,285 |
| Czechia | 9,557 |
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 | 64,641 | 378,404 | +313,763 |
| China | 173,117 | 102,558 | -70,559 |
| Qatar | 0 | 142,673 | +142,673 |
| United States | 43,488 | 10,797 | -32,691 |
| Czechia | 9,557 | 0 | -9,557 |
| Taiwan | 0 | 8,963 | +8,963 |
| Austria | 0 | 7,630 | +7,630 |
| Italy | 0 | 6,608 | +6,608 |
| Japan | 0 | 5,481 | +5,481 |
| United Kingdom | 0 | 3,818 | +3,818 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 3 |
| North Wales | 3 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 2 |
| West Midlands | 2 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 3 | 2 | -1 |
| North Wales | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| West Midlands | 0 | 2 | +2 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| East Central Scotland | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Inner London - West | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Mid and South West Wales | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| South East Wales | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| West Central Scotland | 0 | 1 | +1 |
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) | 458,026 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 311,066 |
| Air transport | 192,694 |
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) | 73,083 | 384,943 | +311,860 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 199,153 | 111,913 | -87,240 |
| Air transport | 19,559 | 173,135 | +153,576 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover | 384,952 |
| Felixstowe | 224,224 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 159,226 |
| Thamesport | 65,288 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 55,894 |
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 | 1,075 | 383,877 | +382,802 |
| Felixstowe | 153,878 | 70,346 | -83,532 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 14,888 | 144,338 | +129,450 |
| Thamesport | 56,321 | 8,967 | -47,354 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 55,894 | 0 | -55,894 |
| East Midlands Airport | 3,679 | 15,055 | +11,376 |
| London Gateway Port | 0 | 13,839 | +13,839 |
| Birmingham Airport | 0 | 13,742 | +13,742 |
| Southampton | 0 | 13,663 | +13,663 |
| Liverpool Docks | 0 | 5,098 | +5,098 |
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 |
| Manufacture of fabricated metal products, except machinery and equipment | 3 |
| Other manufacturing | 2 |
| Manufacture of machinery and equipment n.e.c. | 1 |
| Manufacture of motor vehicles, trailers and semi-trailers | 1 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-04 | 3 |
| 2026-02 | 4 |
| 2026-01 | 2 |
| 2025-07 | 3 |
| 2025-06 | 3 |
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 | 6 |
| 54m+ | 5 |
| Other | 4 |
| 0-1m | 2 |
| 15m-54m | 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| United States | 263,802 |
| Qatar | 142,672 |
| Ghana | 75,165 |
| Saudi Arabia | 66,361 |
| Kuwait | 59,813 |
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 | 254,961 | 8,841 | -246,120 |
| Qatar | 0 | 142,672 | +142,672 |
| Ghana | 0 | 75,165 | +75,165 |
| Saudi Arabia | 4,608 | 61,753 | +57,145 |
| Kuwait | 0 | 59,813 | +59,813 |
| Netherlands | 24,206 | 32,587 | +8,381 |
| India | 42,421 | 6,418 | -36,003 |
| Ireland | 27,822 | 0 | -27,822 |
| Germany | 20,690 | 0 | -20,690 |
| Jordan | 15,400 | 0 | -15,400 |
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) | 479,555 |
| Air transport | 253,748 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 93,024 |
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) | 267,560 | 211,995 | -55,565 |
| Air transport | 91,419 | 162,329 | +70,910 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 59,544 | 33,480 | -26,064 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Liverpool Docks | 252,686 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 151,513 |
| London Gateway Port | 149,059 |
| East Midlands Airport | 100,420 |
| Southampton | 71,013 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Liverpool Docks | 252,686 | 0 | -252,686 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 0 | 151,513 | +151,513 |
| London Gateway Port | 8,077 | 140,982 | +132,905 |
| East Midlands Airport | 89,604 | 10,816 | -78,788 |
| Southampton | 0 | 71,013 | +71,013 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 14,313 | 25,171 | +10,858 |
| Milford | 25,300 | 0 | -25,300 |
| Tyne | 14,659 | 7,416 | -7,243 |
| Great Yarmouth | 6,797 | 0 | -6,797 |
| Immingham Docks | 2,750 | 0 | -2,750 |
Quick facts
HS code: 846120
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Machines used to shape or create slots in metal or other materials