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 | 15,144,418 |
| Austria | 7,584,259 |
| Turkey | 4,638,623 |
| China | 4,254,363 |
| Germany | 3,952,063 |
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 | 8,363,671 | 6,780,747 | -1,582,924 |
| Austria | 3,929,783 | 3,654,476 | -275,307 |
| Turkey | 3,294,049 | 1,344,574 | -1,949,475 |
| China | 2,278,716 | 1,975,647 | -303,069 |
| Germany | 2,493,800 | 1,458,263 | -1,035,537 |
| Belgium | 979,544 | 432,475 | -547,069 |
| Netherlands | 0 | 762,541 | +762,541 |
| Finland | 402,232 | 89,261 | -312,971 |
| Italy | 466,214 | 0 | -466,214 |
| Ireland | 218,598 | 99,372 | -119,226 |
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 | 10,910,617 |
| Austria | 7,204,464 |
| Turkey | 4,910,473 |
| China | 4,859,434 |
| Germany | 4,617,373 |
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 | 6,262,220 | 4,648,397 | -1,613,823 |
| Austria | 3,831,839 | 3,372,625 | -459,214 |
| Turkey | 3,496,470 | 1,414,003 | -2,082,467 |
| China | 2,523,484 | 2,335,950 | -187,534 |
| Germany | 2,508,571 | 2,108,802 | -399,769 |
| Japan | 2,169,290 | 1,563,559 | -605,731 |
| Belgium | 636,593 | 157,550 | -479,043 |
| Netherlands | 0 | 706,734 | +706,734 |
| Italy | 466,214 | 190,014 | -276,200 |
| Slovakia | 342,951 | 220,052 | -122,899 |
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 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 3 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 3 |
| Greater Manchester | 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 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 0 | 3 | +3 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 2 | 3 | +1 |
| Greater Manchester | 2 | 0 | -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) | 33,933,519 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 4,944,127 |
| 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) | 19,367,451 | 14,566,068 | -4,801,383 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 2,888,187 | 2,055,940 | -832,247 |
| 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 | 21,801,176 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 2,614,855 |
| Southampton | 2,091,183 |
| Felixstowe | 2,086,499 |
| Immingham Docks | 1,896,413 |
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 | 12,599,661 | 9,201,515 | -3,398,146 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 1,755,098 | 859,757 | -895,341 |
| Southampton | 1,122,166 | 969,017 | -153,149 |
| Felixstowe | 1,227,369 | 859,130 | -368,239 |
| Immingham Docks | 628,299 | 1,268,114 | +639,815 |
| Harwich | 669,212 | 1,015,305 | +346,093 |
| Eurotunnel | 919,230 | 442,407 | -476,823 |
| Killingholme | 1,062,279 | 123,824 | -938,455 |
| London | 738,830 | 418,665 | -320,165 |
| ZLC | 537,378 | 467,333 | -70,045 |
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 |
|
Office administrative, office support and other business support activities
|
3 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-05 | 7 |
| 2026-04 | 5 |
| 2026-03 | 7 |
| 2026-02 | 6 |
| 2026-01 | 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 | 51 |
| BYSTRONIC UK LIMITED | 45 |
| TRUMPF LIMITED | 43 |
| BISON MACHINERY LIMITED | 35 |
| SELMACH MACHINERY LTD | 34 |
| 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 | 16 |
| 0-1m | 10 |
| 15m-54m | 4 |
| 54m+ | 4 |
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 | 1,832,934 |
| United States | 344,454 |
| Poland | 311,537 |
| Ukraine | 233,568 |
| Italy | 174,842 |
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 | 915,965 | 916,969 | +1,004 |
| United States | 186,942 | 157,512 | -29,430 |
| Poland | 143,541 | 167,996 | +24,455 |
| Ukraine | 204,779 | 28,789 | -175,990 |
| Italy | 152,842 | 22,000 | -130,842 |
| Netherlands | 47,169 | 120,226 | +73,057 |
| Sweden | 135,778 | 0 | -135,778 |
| Czechia | 122,353 | 0 | -122,353 |
| Spain | 89,720 | 0 | -89,720 |
| Mexico | 62,923 | 22,334 | -40,589 |
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) | 3,023,285 |
| Air transport | 456,123 |
| Other | 96,077 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 52,060 |
| 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) | 1,703,270 | 1,320,015 | -383,255 |
| Air transport | 249,865 | 206,258 | -43,607 |
| Other | 96,077 | 0 | -96,077 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 17,333 | 34,727 | +17,394 |
| 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 | 1,316,052 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 746,200 |
| Milford | 414,627 |
| Immingham Docks | 353,920 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 180,540 |
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 | 713,538 | 602,514 | -111,024 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 535,825 | 210,375 | -325,450 |
| Milford | 101,500 | 313,127 | +211,627 |
| Immingham Docks | 242,109 | 111,811 | -130,298 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 79,999 | 100,541 | +20,542 |
| East Midlands Airport | 106,943 | 32,081 | -74,862 |
| London Stansted Airport | 62,923 | 68,151 | +5,228 |
| 000 | 96,077 | 0 | -96,077 |
| Hull | 50,025 | 20,088 | -29,937 |
| Harwich | 0 | 67,600 | +67,600 |
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