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 | 2,310,991 |
| France | 2,009,769 |
| Netherlands | 1,932,596 |
| United States | 1,055,106 |
| Denmark | 688,512 |
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 | 1,127,234 | 1,183,757 | +56,523 |
| France | 653,190 | 1,356,579 | +703,389 |
| Netherlands | 1,176,267 | 756,329 | -419,938 |
| United States | 467,817 | 587,289 | +119,472 |
| Denmark | 113,024 | 575,488 | +462,464 |
| Norway | 654,018 | 20,990 | -633,028 |
| Turkey | 253,010 | 159,894 | -93,116 |
| Italy | 202,437 | 179,781 | -22,656 |
| Germany | 287,914 | 82,055 | -205,859 |
| 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 | 2,532,176 |
| France | 1,927,498 |
| United States | 1,544,024 |
| Netherlands | 1,074,302 |
| Denmark | 720,593 |
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 | 1,204,921 | 1,327,255 | +122,334 |
| France | 579,107 | 1,348,391 | +769,284 |
| United States | 748,840 | 795,184 | +46,344 |
| Netherlands | 666,650 | 407,652 | -258,998 |
| Denmark | 121,303 | 599,290 | +477,987 |
| Norway | 654,018 | 0 | -654,018 |
| Germany | 275,993 | 334,222 | +58,229 |
| United Kingdom | 327,527 | 230,709 | -96,818 |
| Turkey | 253,010 | 159,894 | -93,116 |
| Italy | 181,381 | 197,717 | +16,336 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 10 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 10 |
| Greater Manchester | 8 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 8 |
| West Midlands | 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 | 6 | -1 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 6 | 7 | +1 |
| Greater Manchester | 7 | 1 | -6 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 7 | 3 | -4 |
| West Midlands | 5 | 7 | +2 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 5 | 4 | -1 |
| Inner London - East | 5 | 5 | +0 |
| Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear | 6 | 4 | -2 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 2 | 4 | +2 |
| North Eastern Scotland | 5 | 3 | -2 |
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) | 4,456,133 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 4,403,935 |
| Air transport | 2,226,219 |
| 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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 1,990,695 | 2,465,438 | +474,743 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 2,325,585 | 2,078,350 | -247,235 |
| Air transport | 1,037,032 | 1,189,187 | +152,155 |
| Road transport | 0 | 3,764 | +3,764 |
| Other | 1,507 | 87 | -1,420 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Felixstowe | 2,969,624 |
| Dover | 1,214,176 |
| East Midlands Airport | 1,040,773 |
| Aberdeen Docks | 935,103 |
| Eurotunnel | 728,111 |
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 | 1,687,228 | 1,282,396 | -404,832 |
| Dover | 419,631 | 794,545 | +374,914 |
| East Midlands Airport | 617,997 | 422,776 | -195,221 |
| Aberdeen Docks | 847,203 | 87,900 | -759,303 |
| Eurotunnel | 92,870 | 635,241 | +542,371 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 187,670 | 474,789 | +287,119 |
| Southampton | 201,498 | 333,191 | +131,693 |
| Immingham Docks | 68,035 | 411,234 | +343,199 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 214,841 | 242,197 | +27,356 |
| Harwich | 185,043 | 210,680 | +25,637 |
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 | 41 |
| Manufacture of machinery and equipment n.e.c. | 20 |
| Manufacture of fabricated metal products, except machinery and equipment | 16 |
| 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 |
|---|---|
| 2026-04 | 16 |
| 2026-03 | 14 |
| 2026-02 | 10 |
| 2026-01 | 13 |
| 2025-12 | 19 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| S K S LIMITED | 46 |
| A & D COMPUTERS LIMITED | 46 |
| SHELL U.K. LIMITED | 43 |
| SHELL U.K. LIMITED | 43 |
| ESAB GROUP (UK) LIMITED | 38 |
| SISTOTEC LIMITED | 37 |
| 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 | 59 |
| 54m+ | 49 |
| 15m-54m | 13 |
| Other | 13 |
| 0-1m | 12 |
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 | 1,182,459 |
| Netherlands | 564,073 |
| United States | 487,545 |
| Norway | 302,406 |
| Trinidad and Tobago | 200,500 |
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 | 53,878 | 1,128,581 | +1,074,703 |
| Netherlands | 529,590 | 34,483 | -495,107 |
| United States | 360,509 | 127,036 | -233,473 |
| Norway | 287,033 | 15,373 | -271,660 |
| Trinidad and Tobago | 0 | 200,500 | +200,500 |
| Guyana | 186,289 | 0 | -186,289 |
| Qatar | 117,389 | 46,754 | -70,635 |
| Kuwait | 161,272 | 0 | -161,272 |
| Ireland | 40,393 | 110,893 | +70,500 |
| Viet Nam | 116,587 | 1,242 | -115,345 |
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 | 30,950 |
| China | 990 |
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 | 28,304 | 2,646 | -25,658 |
| China | 318 | 672 | +354 |
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) | 1,782,185 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,501,649 |
| Air transport | 1,136,793 |
| Other | 33,638 |
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) | 492,979 | 1,289,206 | +796,227 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,205,729 | 295,920 | -909,809 |
| Air transport | 605,557 | 531,236 | -74,321 |
| Other | 29,229 | 4,409 | -24,820 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 1,266,014 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 348,428 |
| London Gateway Port | 311,333 |
| Tyne | 297,451 |
| Aberdeen Docks | 292,846 |
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 | 116,733 | 1,149,281 | +1,032,548 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 222,827 | 125,601 | -97,226 |
| London Gateway Port | 229,552 | 81,781 | -147,771 |
| Tyne | 264,259 | 33,192 | -231,067 |
| Aberdeen Docks | 285,300 | 7,546 | -277,754 |
| Felixstowe | 274,428 | 2,515 | -271,913 |
| Grangemouth Docks | 271,301 | 0 | -271,301 |
| East Midlands Airport | 121,556 | 141,512 | +19,956 |
| Manchester Airport | 195,216 | 19,071 | -176,145 |
| Liverpool Docks | 88,693 | 106,122 | +17,429 |
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