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 | 5,555,375 |
| Singapore | 5,363,415 |
| France | 4,111,246 |
| 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 | 1,859,578 | 3,695,797 | +1,836,219 |
| Singapore | 2,825,833 | 2,537,582 | -288,251 |
| France | 1,876,157 | 2,235,089 | +358,932 |
| Portugal | 143,170 | 2,583,927 | +2,440,757 |
| Germany | 1,166,070 | 972,645 | -193,425 |
| New Zealand | 2,025,517 | 0 | -2,025,517 |
| Netherlands | 129,464 | 832,136 | +702,672 |
| China | 289,312 | 141,070 | -148,242 |
| South Korea | 215,294 | 182,885 | -32,409 |
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 | 8,430,181 |
| Greece | 6,874,162 |
| Singapore | 5,363,415 |
| Portugal | 2,699,439 |
| New Zealand | 2,025,517 |
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 | 3,639,938 | 4,790,243 | +1,150,305 |
| Greece | 6,874,162 | 0 | -6,874,162 |
| Singapore | 2,825,833 | 2,537,582 | -288,251 |
| Portugal | 143,170 | 2,556,269 | +2,413,099 |
| New Zealand | 2,025,517 | 0 | -2,025,517 |
| Germany | 1,014,500 | 635,257 | -379,243 |
| United Kingdom | 1,075,020 | 239,956 | -835,064 |
| China | 377,685 | 265,829 | -111,856 |
| Netherlands | 0 | 618,520 | +618,520 |
| South Korea | 215,294 | 131,659 | -83,635 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| West Midlands | 4 |
| 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 | 3 | +1 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 0 | 3 | +3 |
| Essex | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 3 | 0 | -3 |
| Inner London - West | 0 | 3 | +3 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| Cumbria | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Devon | 1 | 2 | +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) | 15,864,250 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 14,403,870 |
| Other | 1,826,316 |
| Air transport | 320,841 |
| 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) | 7,802,627 | 8,061,623 | +258,996 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 10,303,848 | 4,100,022 | -6,203,826 |
| Other | 238,075 | 1,588,241 | +1,350,166 |
| Air transport | 221,389 | 99,452 | -121,937 |
| 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 | 8,818,062 |
| Felixstowe | 5,995,364 |
| Eurotunnel | 3,493,889 |
| Avonmouth Docks | 3,261,984 |
| Harwich | 2,690,085 |
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 | 4,001,523 | 4,816,539 | +815,016 |
| Felixstowe | 3,311,784 | 2,683,580 | -628,204 |
| Eurotunnel | 600,565 | 2,893,324 | +2,292,759 |
| Avonmouth Docks | 3,261,984 | 0 | -3,261,984 |
| Harwich | 1,976,669 | 713,416 | -1,263,253 |
| London Gateway Port | 2,025,241 | 85,799 | -1,939,442 |
| Immingham Docks | 1,881,054 | 227,180 | -1,653,874 |
| 000 | 238,075 | 1,588,241 | +1,350,166 |
| Southampton | 372,146 | 153,131 | -219,015 |
| London | 298,620 | 103,737 | -194,883 |
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 | 12 |
| Manufacture of fabricated metal products, except machinery and equipment | 9 |
| Manufacture of machinery and equipment n.e.c. | 6 |
| Other manufacturing | 6 |
| Manufacture of basic metals | 4 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-04 | 3 |
| 2026-03 | 7 |
| 2026-02 | 3 |
| 2026-01 | 3 |
| 2025-12 | 5 |
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 |
|---|---|
| 54m+ | 18 |
| 1m-15m | 17 |
| 15m-54m | 11 |
| Other | 7 |
| 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 | 10,822,577 |
| Indonesia | 2,415,000 |
| Saudi Arabia | 1,769,214 |
| 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 | 6,924,514 | 3,898,063 | -3,026,451 |
| Indonesia | 1,610,000 | 805,000 | -805,000 |
| Saudi Arabia | 1,769,214 | 0 | -1,769,214 |
| France | 710,649 | 355,936 | -354,713 |
| Italy | 631,430 | 426,369 | -205,061 |
| Czechia | 250,761 | 526,860 | +276,099 |
| Malaysia | 0 | 687,600 | +687,600 |
| Switzerland | 405,682 | 187,528 | -218,154 |
| Denmark | 164,289 | 400,102 | +235,813 |
| 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) | 14,993,341 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 8,525,520 |
| Air transport | 1,899,487 |
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) | 9,041,463 | 5,951,878 | -3,089,585 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 4,396,325 | 4,129,195 | -267,130 |
| Air transport | 1,721,321 | 178,166 | -1,543,155 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 6,361,509 |
| Southampton | 4,873,912 |
| London Gateway Port | 4,427,088 |
| Felixstowe | 4,016,202 |
| Liverpool Docks | 1,689,614 |
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 | 3,265,046 | 3,096,463 | -168,583 |
| Southampton | 1,008,605 | 3,865,307 | +2,856,702 |
| London Gateway Port | 3,010,576 | 1,416,512 | -1,594,064 |
| Felixstowe | 4,016,202 | 0 | -4,016,202 |
| Liverpool Docks | 977,529 | 712,085 | -265,444 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 1,635,690 | 11,727 | -1,623,963 |
| Immingham Docks | 292,256 | 710,203 | +417,947 |
| Dover | 713,830 | 18,516 | -695,314 |
| London | 22,725 | 136,266 | +113,541 |
| Heysham | 127,874 | 6,475 | -121,399 |
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