Import/export HS code 846223: Numerically controlled press brakes
Computer-controlled machines used to bend and fold metal sheets
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| France | 14,609,553 |
| Austria | 6,842,736 |
| Turkey | 4,867,182 |
| China | 4,105,689 |
| Germany | 3,738,350 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| France | 9,176,772 | 5,432,781 | -3,743,991 |
| Austria | 3,084,404 | 3,758,332 | +673,928 |
| Turkey | 3,328,548 | 1,538,634 | -1,789,914 |
| China | 2,494,239 | 1,611,450 | -882,789 |
| Germany | 2,553,404 | 1,184,946 | -1,368,458 |
| Belgium | 1,697,642 | 143,140 | -1,554,502 |
| Italy | 382,686 | 83,528 | -299,158 |
| Finland | 402,232 | 0 | -402,232 |
| Ireland | 138,422 | 208,937 | +70,515 |
| Switzerland | 177,882 | 0 | -177,882 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| France | 10,922,228 |
| Austria | 6,483,074 |
| Turkey | 5,139,032 |
| China | 4,558,570 |
| Japan | 4,515,655 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| France | 6,290,124 | 4,632,104 | -1,658,020 |
| Austria | 3,159,084 | 3,323,990 | +164,906 |
| Turkey | 3,453,420 | 1,685,612 | -1,767,808 |
| China | 2,736,124 | 1,822,446 | -913,678 |
| Japan | 3,576,758 | 938,897 | -2,637,861 |
| Germany | 2,383,270 | 1,407,211 | -976,059 |
| Belgium | 701,462 | 0 | -701,462 |
| Slovakia | 439,622 | 143,140 | -296,482 |
| Italy | 382,686 | 83,528 | -299,158 |
| Finland | 402,232 | 0 | -402,232 |
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 | 4 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 3 |
| Greater Manchester | 2 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 2 |
| Merseyside | 2 |
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 | 3 | +0 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 2 | 3 | +1 |
| Greater Manchester | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 0 | 2 | +2 |
| Merseyside | 0 | 2 | +2 |
| West Yorkshire | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| East Yorkshire and Northern Lincolnshire | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Essex | 1 | 0 | -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) | 32,348,755 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 4,778,170 |
| Road transport | 438,982 |
| Air transport | 146,852 |
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) | 19,828,473 | 12,520,282 | -7,308,191 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 3,168,846 | 1,609,324 | -1,559,522 |
| Road transport | 438,982 | 0 | -438,982 |
| Air transport | 144,726 | 2,126 | -142,600 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover | 21,175,992 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 2,424,631 |
| Felixstowe | 2,273,555 |
| Southampton | 1,837,705 |
| Killingholme | 1,396,064 |
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 | 13,445,746 | 7,730,246 | -5,715,500 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 1,329,258 | 1,095,373 | -233,885 |
| Felixstowe | 1,617,330 | 656,225 | -961,105 |
| Southampton | 1,012,864 | 824,841 | -188,023 |
| Killingholme | 661,925 | 734,139 | +72,214 |
| Harwich | 396,985 | 960,642 | +563,657 |
| Immingham Docks | 566,624 | 765,925 | +199,301 |
| Eurotunnel | 1,071,344 | 222,542 | -848,802 |
| ZLC | 1,206,026 | 79,622 | -1,126,404 |
| London | 736,122 | 263,520 | -472,602 |
Importer companies by SIC division
What this shows: Industry breakdown (SIC divisions) of importing companies.
Top 5 values
| SIC | Companies |
|---|---|
| Repair and installation of machinery and equipment | 5 |
| Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 5 |
| Manufacture of fabricated metal products, except machinery and equipment | 4 |
| Manufacture of machinery and equipment n.e.c. | 4 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 3 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 6 |
| 2025-11 | 4 |
| 2025-10 | 7 |
| 2025-09 | 7 |
| 2025-08 | 6 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| AMADA UNITED KINGDOM LIMITED | 47 |
| BYSTRONIC UK LIMITED | 40 |
| TRUMPF LIMITED | 38 |
| BISON MACHINERY LIMITED | 33 |
| SELMACH MACHINERY LTD | 32 |
| AXE & STATUS MACHINERY LIMITED | 20 |
| JPS MACHINERY LTD | 18 |
| LVD LIMITED | 18 |
| A.F.M. EUROPE LIMITED | 12 |
| WORLD MACHINERY (SHROPSHIRE) LIMITED | 3 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 14 |
| 0-1m | 8 |
| 15m-54m | 3 |
| 54m+ | 3 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Ireland | 1,772,735 |
| United States | 325,621 |
| Ukraine | 245,568 |
| Netherlands | 211,311 |
| Italy | 152,842 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ireland | 789,456 | 983,279 | +193,823 |
| United States | 167,962 | 157,659 | -10,303 |
| Ukraine | 216,779 | 28,789 | -187,990 |
| Netherlands | 161,585 | 49,726 | -111,859 |
| Italy | 152,842 | 0 | -152,842 |
| Poland | 50,025 | 93,516 | +43,491 |
| Sweden | 135,778 | 0 | -135,778 |
| Mexico | 88,918 | 39,339 | -49,579 |
| Czechia | 122,353 | 0 | -122,353 |
| Spain | 89,720 | 0 | -89,720 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Turkey | 94,878 |
| Italy | 1,199 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Turkey | 94,878 | 0 | -94,878 |
| Italy | 1,199 | 0 | -1,199 |
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) | 2,803,116 |
| Air transport | 477,089 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 112,983 |
| Other | 96,077 |
| Road transport | 5,000 |
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) | 1,627,102 | 1,176,014 | -451,088 |
| Air transport | 256,880 | 220,209 | -36,671 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 78,350 | 34,633 | -43,717 |
| Other | 96,077 | 0 | -96,077 |
| Road transport | 5,000 | 0 | -5,000 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Holyhead | 1,448,343 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 699,044 |
| Immingham Docks | 291,525 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 181,105 |
| East Midlands Airport | 162,242 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Holyhead | 566,564 | 881,779 | +315,215 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 554,809 | 144,235 | -410,574 |
| Immingham Docks | 276,025 | 15,500 | -260,525 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 59,556 | 121,549 | +61,993 |
| East Midlands Airport | 108,406 | 53,836 | -54,570 |
| London Stansted Airport | 88,918 | 39,339 | -49,579 |
| Heysham | 126,815 | 0 | -126,815 |
| Hull | 119,816 | 0 | -119,816 |
| Milford | 0 | 101,500 | +101,500 |
| 000 | 96,077 | 0 | -96,077 |
Quick facts
HS code: 846223
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Computer-controlled machines used to bend and fold metal sheets