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 | 2,250,191 |
| Netherlands | 1,866,374 |
| France | 1,603,407 |
| United States | 1,129,917 |
| Denmark | 666,435 |
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 | 1,260,767 | 989,424 | -271,343 |
| Netherlands | 1,348,141 | 518,233 | -829,908 |
| France | 283,878 | 1,319,529 | +1,035,651 |
| United States | 457,603 | 672,314 | +214,711 |
| Denmark | 165,588 | 500,847 | +335,259 |
| Turkey | 253,010 | 165,109 | -87,901 |
| Italy | 208,691 | 139,173 | -69,518 |
| United Arab Emirates | 326,431 | 0 | -326,431 |
| Germany | 136,146 | 79,051 | -57,095 |
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 91,685 | 122,862 | +31,177 |
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 | 2,473,996 |
| United States | 1,623,200 |
| France | 1,533,352 |
| Netherlands | 1,020,574 |
| Denmark | 701,255 |
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 | 1,371,799 | 1,102,197 | -269,602 |
| United States | 742,768 | 880,432 | +137,664 |
| France | 303,619 | 1,229,733 | +926,114 |
| Netherlands | 831,980 | 188,594 | -643,386 |
| Denmark | 176,606 | 524,649 | +348,043 |
| United Kingdom | 326,817 | 230,709 | -96,108 |
| Germany | 367,019 | 84,578 | -282,441 |
| Turkey | 253,010 | 165,109 | -87,901 |
| Italy | 187,635 | 157,109 | -30,526 |
| Japan | 104,290 | 121,000 | +16,710 |
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 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 9 |
| Greater Manchester | 9 |
| West Midlands | 8 |
| Inner London - East | 7 |
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 | 6 | 6 | +0 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 5 | 7 | +2 |
| Greater Manchester | 7 | 2 | -5 |
| West Midlands | 6 | 6 | +0 |
| Inner London - East | 7 | 2 | -5 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 4 | 4 | +0 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 2 | 5 | +3 |
| Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear | 5 | 4 | -1 |
| North Eastern Scotland | 4 | 3 | -1 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 4 | 3 | -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) | 3,981,174 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 3,820,781 |
| Air transport | 2,114,516 |
| 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) | 1,829,965 | 2,151,209 | +321,244 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 2,253,360 | 1,567,421 | -685,939 |
| Air transport | 942,333 | 1,172,183 | +229,850 |
| Road transport | 0 | 3,764 | +3,764 |
| Other | 1,594 | 0 | -1,594 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Felixstowe | 2,839,885 |
| Dover | 1,056,461 |
| East Midlands Airport | 858,734 |
| Eurotunnel | 719,262 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 649,647 |
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 | 1,811,913 | 1,027,972 | -783,941 |
| Dover | 318,288 | 738,173 | +419,885 |
| East Midlands Airport | 458,282 | 400,452 | -57,830 |
| Eurotunnel | 71,270 | 647,992 | +576,722 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 200,804 | 448,843 | +248,039 |
| Southampton | 514,597 | 4,945 | -509,652 |
| Immingham Docks | 97,689 | 380,658 | +282,969 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 214,841 | 242,197 | +27,356 |
| Aberdeen Docks | 323,185 | 87,900 | -235,285 |
| London Gateway Port | 82,863 | 306,788 | +223,925 |
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
|
35 |
|
Manufacture of machinery and equipment n.e.c.
|
19 |
|
Manufacture of fabricated metal products, except machinery and equipment
|
14 |
|
Office administrative, office support and other business support activities
|
11 |
|
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 |
|---|---|
| 2026-05 | 15 |
| 2026-04 | 16 |
| 2026-03 | 14 |
| 2026-02 | 10 |
| 2026-01 | 13 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| A & D COMPUTERS LIMITED | 47 |
| S K S LIMITED | 46 |
| SHELL U.K. LIMITED | 44 |
| SHELL U.K. LIMITED | 44 |
| ESAB GROUP (UK) LIMITED | 39 |
| SISTOTEC LIMITED | 37 |
| HYDRATIGHT LIMITED | 31 |
| LOCKDECODERS LTD | 30 |
| KYOCERA UNIMERCO TOOLING LIMITED | 22 |
| CRC EVANS LIMITED | 20 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 50 |
| 54m+ | 44 |
| 15m-54m | 12 |
| Other | 12 |
| 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 | 1,721,452 |
| Netherlands | 483,725 |
| Norway | 302,406 |
| United States | 236,230 |
| 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 | 56,310 | 1,665,142 | +1,608,832 |
| Netherlands | 432,825 | 50,900 | -381,925 |
| Norway | 287,033 | 15,373 | -271,660 |
| United States | 154,363 | 81,867 | -72,496 |
| Trinidad and Tobago | 0 | 200,500 | +200,500 |
| Guyana | 186,289 | 0 | -186,289 |
| Qatar | 145,981 | 18,162 | -127,819 |
| Viet Nam | 116,587 | 1,242 | -115,345 |
| Ireland | 71,482 | 44,018 | -27,464 |
| Canada | 26,925 | 60,044 | +33,119 |
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 | 2,700 |
| China | 1,015 |
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 | 661 | 2,039 | +1,378 |
| China | 273 | 742 | +469 |
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) | 2,300,071 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,161,601 |
| Air transport | 932,292 |
| Other | 5,413 |
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) | 538,392 | 1,761,679 | +1,223,287 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 984,357 | 177,244 | -807,113 |
| Air transport | 489,744 | 442,548 | -47,196 |
| Other | 2,632 | 2,781 | +149 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 1,812,442 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 327,072 |
| London Gateway Port | 295,281 |
| Aberdeen Docks | 292,846 |
| Felixstowe | 266,465 |
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 | 137,143 | 1,675,299 | +1,538,156 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 234,330 | 92,742 | -141,588 |
| London Gateway Port | 273,445 | 21,836 | -251,609 |
| Aberdeen Docks | 285,300 | 7,546 | -277,754 |
| Felixstowe | 263,950 | 2,515 | -261,435 |
| East Midlands Airport | 152,814 | 93,202 | -59,612 |
| Tyne | 190,999 | 33,192 | -157,807 |
| Liverpool Docks | 128,912 | 65,903 | -63,009 |
| London Gatwick Airport | 0 | 160,000 | +160,000 |
| Holyhead | 63,000 | 36,976 | -26,024 |
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