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.
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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 | £ |
|---|---|
| France | 15,977,668 |
| Austria | 8,044,917 |
| China | 4,906,682 |
| Turkey | 4,821,065 |
| Germany | 4,461,781 |
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 | 8,755,656 | 7,222,012 | -1,533,644 |
| Austria | 3,131,706 | 4,913,211 | +1,781,505 |
| China | 2,469,482 | 2,437,200 | -32,282 |
| Turkey | 3,049,878 | 1,771,187 | -1,278,691 |
| Germany | 2,833,392 | 1,628,389 | -1,205,003 |
| Belgium | 1,611,736 | 432,475 | -1,179,261 |
| Finland | 402,232 | 89,261 | -312,971 |
| Italy | 382,686 | 83,528 | -299,158 |
| Ireland | 247,987 | 99,372 | -148,615 |
| Netherlands | 47,735 | 174,814 | +127,079 |
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 | 11,133,257 |
| Austria | 7,579,200 |
| China | 5,597,675 |
| Japan | 5,179,159 |
| Turkey | 5,092,915 |
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 | 6,194,425 | 4,938,832 | -1,255,593 |
| Austria | 3,206,386 | 4,372,814 | +1,166,428 |
| China | 2,711,367 | 2,886,308 | +174,941 |
| Japan | 3,245,252 | 1,933,907 | -1,311,345 |
| Turkey | 3,252,299 | 1,840,616 | -1,411,683 |
| Germany | 2,678,422 | 2,246,651 | -431,771 |
| Belgium | 636,593 | 157,550 | -479,043 |
| Slovakia | 418,585 | 220,052 | -198,533 |
| Italy | 382,686 | 121,631 | -261,055 |
| Finland | 402,232 | 89,261 | -312,971 |
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 | 2 | 4 | +2 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 2 | 3 | +1 |
| Greater Manchester | 2 | 0 | -2 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 0 | 2 | +2 |
| Merseyside | 0 | 2 | +2 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 0 | 2 | +2 |
| West Midlands | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| West Yorkshire | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
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) | 35,883,006 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 5,602,705 |
| Road transport | 716,599 |
| Air transport | 11,440 |
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) | 19,599,932 | 16,283,074 | -3,316,858 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 3,144,089 | 2,458,616 | -685,473 |
| Road transport | 438,982 | 277,617 | -161,365 |
| Air transport | 1,489 | 9,951 | +8,462 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover | 23,487,848 |
| Felixstowe | 2,662,557 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 2,497,901 |
| Southampton | 2,205,751 |
| Harwich | 1,684,517 |
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 | 13,096,033 | 10,391,815 | -2,704,218 |
| Felixstowe | 1,573,132 | 1,089,425 | -483,707 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 1,257,943 | 1,239,958 | -17,985 |
| Southampton | 1,032,305 | 1,173,446 | +141,141 |
| Harwich | 396,985 | 1,287,532 | +890,547 |
| ZLC | 1,206,026 | 412,112 | -793,914 |
| Killingholme | 794,378 | 666,670 | -127,708 |
| Immingham Docks | 643,053 | 778,757 | +135,704 |
| Eurotunnel | 1,071,344 | 341,549 | -729,795 |
| London | 736,122 | 426,231 | -309,891 |
Importer companies by SIC division
What this shows: Industry breakdown (SIC divisions) of importing companies.
Top 5 values
| SIC | Companies |
|---|---|
| Manufacture of fabricated metal products, except machinery and equipment | 5 |
| Repair and installation of machinery and equipment | 5 |
| Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 5 |
| Manufacture of machinery and equipment n.e.c. | 4 |
| Other manufacturing | 3 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-04 | 5 |
| 2026-03 | 7 |
| 2026-02 | 6 |
| 2026-01 | 6 |
| 2025-12 | 7 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| AMADA UNITED KINGDOM LIMITED | 50 |
| BYSTRONIC UK LIMITED | 44 |
| TRUMPF LIMITED | 42 |
| BISON MACHINERY LIMITED | 34 |
| SELMACH MACHINERY LTD | 33 |
| AXE & STATUS MACHINERY LIMITED | 23 |
| JPS MACHINERY LTD | 20 |
| LVD LIMITED | 19 |
| A.F.M. EUROPE LIMITED | 13 |
| 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 | 15 |
| 0-1m | 10 |
| 15m-54m | 4 |
| 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 | 1,652,098 |
| United States | 327,573 |
| Netherlands | 269,311 |
| Ukraine | 245,568 |
| Poland | 187,937 |
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 | 908,406 | 743,692 | -164,714 |
| United States | 173,697 | 153,876 | -19,821 |
| Netherlands | 149,085 | 120,226 | -28,859 |
| Ukraine | 216,779 | 28,789 | -187,990 |
| Poland | 69,225 | 118,712 | +49,487 |
| Italy | 152,842 | 22,000 | -130,842 |
| Sweden | 135,778 | 0 | -135,778 |
| Czechia | 122,353 | 0 | -122,353 |
| Mexico | 87,049 | 29,588 | -57,461 |
| 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) | 2,806,395 |
| Air transport | 467,872 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 115,610 |
| 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) | 1,747,752 | 1,058,643 | -689,109 |
| Air transport | 260,746 | 207,126 | -53,620 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 78,350 | 37,260 | -41,090 |
| 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 | 746,200 |
| Immingham Docks | 336,525 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 177,790 |
| East Midlands Airport | 164,805 |
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 | 807,479 | 640,864 | -166,615 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 569,009 | 177,191 | -391,818 |
| Immingham Docks | 263,525 | 73,000 | -190,525 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 52,470 | 125,320 | +72,850 |
| East Midlands Airport | 121,227 | 43,578 | -77,649 |
| Hull | 119,816 | 20,088 | -99,728 |
| London Stansted Airport | 87,049 | 32,743 | -54,306 |
| Milford | 0 | 101,500 | +101,500 |
| 000 | 96,077 | 0 | -96,077 |
| Dover | 52,223 | 27,500 | -24,723 |
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