Import/export HS code 846226: Various numerically controlled bending machines
Computer-controlled machines for bending, folding, straightening, or flattening metal
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Greece | 6,863,812 |
| Italy | 5,103,599 |
| Singapore | 5,074,451 |
| France | 3,720,677 |
| Portugal | 2,727,097 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Greece | 6,863,812 | 0 | -6,863,812 |
| Italy | 1,770,207 | 3,333,392 | +1,563,185 |
| Singapore | 2,761,625 | 2,312,826 | -448,799 |
| France | 2,839,007 | 881,670 | -1,957,337 |
| Portugal | 475,019 | 2,252,078 | +1,777,059 |
| Germany | 1,366,613 | 772,102 | -594,511 |
| Netherlands | 268,040 | 693,560 | +425,520 |
| New Zealand | 882,759 | 0 | -882,759 |
| China | 316,682 | 110,868 | -205,814 |
| South Korea | 235,172 | 131,659 | -103,513 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Italy | 7,839,124 |
| Greece | 6,874,162 |
| Singapore | 5,074,451 |
| Portugal | 2,699,439 |
| Germany | 1,649,757 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Italy | 3,498,639 | 4,340,485 | +841,846 |
| Greece | 6,874,162 | 0 | -6,874,162 |
| Singapore | 2,761,625 | 2,312,826 | -448,799 |
| Portugal | 475,019 | 2,224,420 | +1,749,401 |
| Germany | 1,198,160 | 451,597 | -746,563 |
| United Kingdom | 724,314 | 221,617 | -502,697 |
| New Zealand | 882,759 | 0 | -882,759 |
| China | 400,709 | 226,760 | -173,949 |
| Netherlands | 0 | 618,520 | +618,520 |
| South Korea | 183,946 | 131,659 | -52,287 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| West Midlands | 5 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 3 |
| Essex | 3 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 3 |
| Inner London - West | 3 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Midlands | 2 | 4 | +2 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 1 | 3 | +2 |
| Essex | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 3 | 0 | -3 |
| Inner London - West | 0 | 3 | +3 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| Cumbria | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Devon | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Kent | 2 | 0 | -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) | 15,755,800 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 12,228,519 |
| Other | 1,588,241 |
| Air transport | 225,622 |
| Road transport | 24,690 |
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) | 8,720,660 | 7,035,140 | -1,685,520 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 8,432,813 | 3,795,706 | -4,637,107 |
| Other | 1,588,241 | 0 | -1,588,241 |
| Air transport | 134,978 | 90,644 | -44,334 |
| Road transport | 24,690 | 0 | -24,690 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover | 8,430,226 |
| Felixstowe | 5,700,828 |
| Eurotunnel | 3,493,889 |
| Avonmouth Docks | 3,261,984 |
| Harwich | 2,676,872 |
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 | 4,033,944 | 4,396,282 | +362,338 |
| Felixstowe | 3,235,916 | 2,464,912 | -771,004 |
| Eurotunnel | 932,414 | 2,561,475 | +1,629,061 |
| Avonmouth Docks | 3,261,984 | 0 | -3,261,984 |
| Harwich | 1,972,323 | 704,549 | -1,267,774 |
| Immingham Docks | 1,881,054 | 227,180 | -1,653,874 |
| 000 | 1,588,241 | 0 | -1,588,241 |
| London Gateway Port | 602,164 | 85,799 | -516,365 |
| Southampton | 383,654 | 92,707 | -290,947 |
| London | 215,693 | 68,088 | -147,605 |
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
|
13 |
|
Manufacture of fabricated metal products, except machinery and equipment
|
9 |
|
Manufacture of machinery and equipment n.e.c.
|
6 |
|
Specialised construction activities
|
5 |
|
Manufacture of basic metals
|
4 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-05 | 3 |
| 2026-04 | 3 |
| 2026-03 | 7 |
| 2026-02 | 3 |
| 2026-01 | 3 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| AUTOMATIC LETTER BENDER UK LTD | 30 |
| COTSWOLD MACHINERY SALES LIMITED | 15 |
| HY-TEN LIMITED | 8 |
| FIRMAC LIMITED | 7 |
| HILKA TOOLS (UK) LIMITED | 6 |
| UNISON LIMITED | 5 |
| FP MCCANN LIMITED | 4 |
| LEVIAT LIMITED | 3 |
| CLARKE INTERNATIONAL LIMITED | 3 |
| WORCESTER PRESSES 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 | 19 |
| 54m+ | 16 |
| 15m-54m | 10 |
| Other | 6 |
| 0-1m | 5 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| United States | 10,584,516 |
| Indonesia | 2,415,000 |
| Saudi Arabia | 1,707,835 |
| France | 1,066,585 |
| Italy | 1,057,799 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | 6,802,044 | 3,782,472 | -3,019,572 |
| Indonesia | 1,610,000 | 805,000 | -805,000 |
| Saudi Arabia | 1,707,835 | 0 | -1,707,835 |
| France | 710,649 | 355,936 | -354,713 |
| Italy | 974,049 | 83,750 | -890,299 |
| Czechia | 250,761 | 526,860 | +276,099 |
| Malaysia | 0 | 687,600 | +687,600 |
| Denmark | 164,289 | 400,102 | +235,813 |
| Switzerland | 435,499 | 127,894 | -307,605 |
| Norway | 255,869 | 301,229 | +45,360 |
Export volume by transport
What this shows: Export value by transport mode used to ship goods from the UK.
Top 5 values
| Transport | £ |
|---|---|
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 14,516,313 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 8,788,729 |
| Air transport | 1,898,237 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 8,869,320 | 5,646,993 | -3,222,327 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 5,062,726 | 3,726,003 | -1,336,723 |
| Air transport | 1,720,071 | 178,166 | -1,541,905 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 6,205,366 |
| Southampton | 5,056,832 |
| Felixstowe | 4,016,202 |
| London Gateway Port | 3,989,818 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 1,646,167 |
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 | 3,911,187 | 2,294,179 | -1,617,008 |
| Southampton | 1,427,313 | 3,629,519 | +2,202,206 |
| Felixstowe | 4,016,202 | 0 | -4,016,202 |
| London Gateway Port | 2,506,137 | 1,483,681 | -1,022,456 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 1,634,440 | 11,727 | -1,622,713 |
| Liverpool Docks | 760,851 | 706,085 | -54,766 |
| Immingham Docks | 292,256 | 1,143,703 | +851,447 |
| Dover | 713,830 | 18,516 | -695,314 |
| London | 158,991 | 0 | -158,991 |
| East Midlands Airport | 47,068 | 83,038 | +35,970 |
Quick facts
HS code: 846226
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Computer-controlled machines for bending, folding, straightening, or flattening metal