Import/export HS code 846190: Various metalworking machines
Machines for cutting or shaping metal not listed elsewhere
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 | 2,105,972 |
| Netherlands | 1,991,191 |
| France | 1,700,093 |
| United States | 688,127 |
| Norway | 675,008 |
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 | 1,010,543 | 1,095,429 | +84,886 |
| Netherlands | 988,064 | 1,003,127 | +15,063 |
| France | 501,430 | 1,198,663 | +697,233 |
| United States | 406,693 | 281,434 | -125,259 |
| Norway | 654,018 | 20,990 | -633,028 |
| Turkey | 257,633 | 159,894 | -97,739 |
| Denmark | 113,033 | 268,058 | +155,025 |
| Germany | 237,665 | 143,023 | -94,642 |
| Italy | 145,394 | 205,581 | +60,187 |
| United Arab Emirates | 0 | 326,431 | +326,431 |
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 | 2,286,894 |
| France | 1,707,618 |
| Netherlands | 1,137,720 |
| United States | 1,103,928 |
| Norway | 654,018 |
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 | 1,078,793 | 1,208,101 | +129,308 |
| France | 481,811 | 1,225,807 | +743,996 |
| Netherlands | 664,018 | 473,702 | -190,316 |
| United States | 485,996 | 617,932 | +131,936 |
| Norway | 654,018 | 0 | -654,018 |
| Germany | 233,772 | 384,537 | +150,765 |
| United Kingdom | 260,572 | 203,338 | -57,234 |
| Turkey | 257,633 | 159,894 | -97,739 |
| Denmark | 97,799 | 291,571 | +193,772 |
| Italy | 154,886 | 190,170 | +35,284 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 9 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 9 |
| West Midlands | 9 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 8 |
| Greater Manchester | 8 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 7 | 5 | -2 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 8 | 3 | -5 |
| West Midlands | 8 | 3 | -5 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 7 | 2 | -5 |
| Greater Manchester | 8 | 0 | -8 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 6 | 4 | -2 |
| Inner London - East | 4 | 6 | +2 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 4 | 4 | +0 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 5 | 1 | -4 |
| North Eastern Scotland | 5 | 4 | -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) | 4,108,721 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 3,987,344 |
| Air transport | 1,767,804 |
| Road transport | 3,764 |
| Other | 1,594 |
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) | 2,079,739 | 2,028,982 | -50,757 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 1,740,000 | 2,247,344 | +507,344 |
| Air transport | 1,022,607 | 745,197 | -277,410 |
| Road transport | 0 | 3,764 | +3,764 |
| Other | 343 | 1,251 | +908 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Felixstowe | 2,944,101 |
| Dover | 1,004,121 |
| East Midlands Airport | 986,752 |
| Aberdeen Docks | 933,181 |
| Eurotunnel | 629,506 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Felixstowe | 1,615,006 | 1,329,095 | -285,911 |
| Dover | 325,295 | 678,826 | +353,531 |
| East Midlands Airport | 583,161 | 403,591 | -179,570 |
| Aberdeen Docks | 803,789 | 129,392 | -674,397 |
| Eurotunnel | 68,622 | 560,884 | +492,262 |
| Southampton | 201,118 | 342,256 | +141,138 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 201,932 | 256,972 | +55,040 |
| Harwich | 23,841 | 371,882 | +348,041 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 214,467 | 112,221 | -102,246 |
| Tyne | 279,784 | 17,739 | -262,045 |
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 | 42 |
| Manufacture of machinery and equipment n.e.c. | 19 |
| Manufacture of fabricated metal products, except machinery and equipment | 18 |
| Office administrative, office support and other business support activities | 10 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 9 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 13 |
| 2025-11 | 20 |
| 2025-10 | 18 |
| 2025-09 | 9 |
| 2025-08 | 15 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| S K S LIMITED | 44 |
| A & D COMPUTERS LIMITED | 43 |
| SHELL U.K. LIMITED | 41 |
| SHELL U.K. LIMITED | 41 |
| ESAB GROUP (UK) LIMITED | 37 |
| SISTOTEC LIMITED | 35 |
| HYDRATIGHT LIMITED | 31 |
| LOCKDECODERS LTD | 30 |
| KYOCERA UNIMERCO TOOLING LIMITED | 22 |
| CRC EVANS LIMITED | 19 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 62 |
| 54m+ | 45 |
| 15m-54m | 13 |
| Other | 13 |
| 0-1m | 11 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| France | 1,141,272 |
| Netherlands | 569,805 |
| United States | 480,403 |
| Norway | 302,406 |
| Guyana | 186,289 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| France | 68,253 | 1,073,019 | +1,004,766 |
| Netherlands | 505,449 | 64,356 | -441,093 |
| United States | 303,674 | 176,729 | -126,945 |
| Norway | 287,033 | 15,373 | -271,660 |
| Guyana | 186,289 | 0 | -186,289 |
| Qatar | 117,389 | 45,263 | -72,126 |
| Kuwait | 161,272 | 0 | -161,272 |
| Ireland | 46,610 | 81,087 | +34,477 |
| Viet Nam | 116,587 | 0 | -116,587 |
| Canada | 39,001 | 55,237 | +16,236 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| XI | 28,911 |
| China | 602 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| XI | 28,250 | 661 | -27,589 |
| China | 196 | 406 | +210 |
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) | 1,658,983 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,538,802 |
| Air transport | 950,347 |
| Other | 31,211 |
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) | 442,200 | 1,216,783 | +774,583 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,214,697 | 324,105 | -890,592 |
| Air transport | 605,283 | 345,064 | -260,219 |
| Other | 28,446 | 2,765 | -25,681 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 1,184,722 |
| London Gateway Port | 338,481 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 315,433 |
| Tyne | 298,255 |
| Aberdeen Docks | 294,196 |
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 | 120,344 | 1,064,378 | +944,034 |
| London Gateway Port | 263,655 | 74,826 | -188,829 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 197,654 | 117,779 | -79,875 |
| Tyne | 241,970 | 56,285 | -185,685 |
| Aberdeen Docks | 286,650 | 7,546 | -279,104 |
| East Midlands Airport | 139,925 | 149,078 | +9,153 |
| Felixstowe | 284,288 | 2,515 | -281,773 |
| Grangemouth Docks | 271,301 | 0 | -271,301 |
| Manchester Airport | 195,216 | 8,632 | -186,584 |
| Liverpool Docks | 46,552 | 138,449 | +91,897 |
Quick facts
HS code: 846190
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Machines for cutting or shaping metal not listed elsewhere