Import/export HS code 846229: Various bending machines
Non-computer-controlled machines for bending and shaping 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Italy | 3,979,474 |
| France | 3,060,163 |
| Germany | 3,038,398 |
| China | 2,878,747 |
| United States | 1,109,680 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Italy | 744,625 | 3,234,849 | +2,490,224 |
| France | 1,099,998 | 1,960,165 | +860,167 |
| Germany | 1,109,903 | 1,928,495 | +818,592 |
| China | 1,419,743 | 1,459,004 | +39,261 |
| United States | 474,188 | 635,492 | +161,304 |
| Taiwan | 374,984 | 579,366 | +204,382 |
| Turkey | 460,882 | 355,057 | -105,825 |
| Thailand | 286,357 | 514,612 | +228,255 |
| Canada | 779,921 | 15,437 | -764,484 |
| Netherlands | 361,819 | 377,807 | +15,988 |
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 | 5,480,906 |
| China | 3,252,248 |
| Germany | 3,223,594 |
| France | 1,652,374 |
| Taiwan | 1,029,466 |
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 | 1,604,134 | 3,876,772 | +2,272,638 |
| China | 1,613,571 | 1,638,677 | +25,106 |
| Germany | 1,120,253 | 2,103,341 | +983,088 |
| France | 129,061 | 1,523,313 | +1,394,252 |
| Taiwan | 407,671 | 621,795 | +214,124 |
| United States | 429,413 | 538,984 | +109,571 |
| Turkey | 479,749 | 381,911 | -97,838 |
| Canada | 779,921 | 15,753 | -764,168 |
| Thailand | 286,357 | 475,433 | +189,076 |
| Poland | 37,375 | 692,470 | +655,095 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| West Midlands | 19 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 11 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 11 |
| Essex | 10 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 9 |
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 | 11 | 16 | +5 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 7 | 8 | +1 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 7 | 8 | +1 |
| Essex | 7 | 8 | +1 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 7 | 4 | -3 |
| Greater Manchester | 4 | 6 | +2 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 5 | 8 | +3 |
| Inner London - West | 6 | 4 | -2 |
| Outer London - East and North East | 2 | 5 | +3 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 4 | 4 | +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) | 11,970,728 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 7,297,386 |
| Air transport | 1,758,241 |
| Road transport | 94,523 |
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) | 3,964,140 | 8,006,588 | +4,042,448 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 3,968,804 | 3,328,582 | -640,222 |
| Air transport | 636,049 | 1,122,192 | +486,143 |
| Road transport | 76,493 | 18,030 | -58,463 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover | 5,569,986 |
| Felixstowe | 3,885,299 |
| Killingholme | 2,573,087 |
| Southampton | 2,497,847 |
| Eurotunnel | 1,089,348 |
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 | 2,456,738 | 3,113,248 | +656,510 |
| Felixstowe | 1,676,717 | 2,208,582 | +531,865 |
| Killingholme | 38,738 | 2,534,349 | +2,495,611 |
| Southampton | 1,578,545 | 919,302 | -659,243 |
| Eurotunnel | 367,892 | 721,456 | +353,564 |
| London Gateway Port | 415,211 | 511,630 | +96,419 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 302,257 | 344,086 | +41,829 |
| Birmingham Airport | 78,574 | 502,382 | +423,808 |
| London | 416,742 | 150,849 | -265,893 |
| Immingham Docks | 141,339 | 325,087 | +183,748 |
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
|
51 |
|
Manufacture of fabricated metal products, except machinery and equipment
|
38 |
|
Manufacture of machinery and equipment n.e.c.
|
17 |
|
Manufacture of electrical equipment
|
13 |
|
Repair and installation of machinery and equipment
|
11 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-05 | 23 |
| 2026-04 | 18 |
| 2026-03 | 20 |
| 2026-02 | 26 |
| 2026-01 | 19 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| CLARKE INTERNATIONAL LIMITED | 104 |
| BISON MACHINERY LIMITED | 98 |
| SELMACH MACHINERY LTD | 96 |
| JACK SEALEY LIMITED | 83 |
| ROTHENBERGER (U.K.) LIMITED | 80 |
| PI-KEM LIMITED | 74 |
| GREEN FLUID SYSTEMS LIMITED | 55 |
| TOOL FRANCE SARL | 44 |
| TOOL FRANCE SAS | 43 |
| METAL SOLUTIONS LIMITED | 42 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 87 |
| 54m+ | 47 |
| 0-1m | 23 |
| 15m-54m | 23 |
| Other | 12 |
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 | 8,737,432 |
| China | 4,099,575 |
| Romania | 4,035,580 |
| India | 3,789,224 |
| Germany | 3,535,174 |
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 | 2,794,817 | 5,942,615 | +3,147,798 |
| China | 4,097,347 | 2,228 | -4,095,119 |
| Romania | 4,035,580 | 0 | -4,035,580 |
| India | 230,677 | 3,558,547 | +3,327,870 |
| Germany | 3,435,172 | 100,002 | -3,335,170 |
| Mexico | 0 | 3,279,154 | +3,279,154 |
| Greece | 0 | 2,770,792 | +2,770,792 |
| United Arab Emirates | 85,761 | 1,679,446 | +1,593,685 |
| Ireland | 232,576 | 1,086,614 | +854,038 |
| South Africa | 127,360 | 444,623 | +317,263 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| China | 72,858 |
| Turkey | 40,654 |
| Germany | 3,657 |
| Georgia | 2,515 |
| France | 2,478 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| China | 57,968 | 14,890 | -43,078 |
| Turkey | 40,654 | 0 | -40,654 |
| Germany | 3,657 | 0 | -3,657 |
| Georgia | 1,890 | 625 | -1,265 |
| France | 2,478 | 0 | -2,478 |
| Austria | 889 | 0 | -889 |
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) | 25,308,485 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 10,208,282 |
| Air transport | 1,731,222 |
| Other | 123,051 |
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) | 7,538,782 | 17,769,703 | +10,230,921 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 8,344,143 | 1,864,139 | -6,480,004 |
| Air transport | 933,031 | 798,191 | -134,840 |
| Other | 107,536 | 15,515 | -92,021 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Felixstowe | 13,868,561 |
| London Gateway Port | 7,063,195 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 4,862,230 |
| Southampton | 4,146,230 |
| Immingham Docks | 3,834,389 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Felixstowe | 6,001,471 | 7,867,090 | +1,865,619 |
| London Gateway Port | 362,999 | 6,700,196 | +6,337,197 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 4,604,127 | 258,103 | -4,346,024 |
| Southampton | 1,054,502 | 3,091,728 | +2,037,226 |
| Immingham Docks | 3,454,225 | 380,164 | -3,074,061 |
| Liverpool Docks | 131,376 | 672,073 | +540,697 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 237,564 | 518,241 | +280,677 |
| East Midlands Airport | 388,986 | 77,504 | -311,482 |
| Heysham | 11,320 | 310,000 | +298,680 |
| Manchester Airport | 182,288 | 31,579 | -150,709 |
Quick facts
HS code: 846229
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Non-computer-controlled machines for bending and shaping metal