Import/export HS code 846233: Numerically controlled shearing machines
Computer-controlled machines for cutting metal sheets with high precision
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Turkey | 1,500,227 |
| Netherlands | 1,332,298 |
| China | 1,063,499 |
| France | 585,223 |
| Germany | 579,255 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Turkey | 908,516 | 591,711 | -316,805 |
| Netherlands | 634,094 | 698,204 | +64,110 |
| China | 713,822 | 349,677 | -364,145 |
| France | 309,541 | 275,682 | -33,859 |
| Germany | 490,905 | 88,350 | -402,555 |
| United States | 179,213 | 0 | -179,213 |
| Portugal | 129,469 | 40,523 | -88,946 |
| Italy | 1,206 | 0 | -1,206 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Turkey | 1,526,397 |
| Netherlands | 1,332,298 |
| China | 1,079,606 |
| France | 537,261 |
| Germany | 536,978 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Turkey | 908,516 | 617,881 | -290,635 |
| Netherlands | 634,094 | 698,204 | +64,110 |
| China | 718,091 | 361,515 | -356,576 |
| France | 261,579 | 275,682 | +14,103 |
| Germany | 486,636 | 50,342 | -436,294 |
| Portugal | 177,431 | 40,523 | -136,908 |
| United States | 179,213 | 0 | -179,213 |
| Italy | 1,206 | 0 | -1,206 |
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 | 3 |
| Essex | 2 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 2 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 2 |
| West Midlands | 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 |
| Essex | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 2 | 0 | -2 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| West Midlands | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Cheshire | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Inner London - West | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset | 1 | 0 | -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) | 4,162,845 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,240,930 |
| Air transport | 7,138 |
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) | 2,472,525 | 1,690,320 | -782,205 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 887,103 | 353,827 | -533,276 |
| Air transport | 7,138 | 0 | -7,138 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover | 1,423,674 |
| Felixstowe | 844,631 |
| Harwich | 735,070 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 673,263 |
| London | 451,954 |
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 | 1,032,035 | 391,639 | -640,396 |
| Felixstowe | 685,623 | 159,008 | -526,615 |
| Harwich | 634,094 | 100,976 | -533,118 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 252,378 | 420,885 | +168,507 |
| London | 332,189 | 119,765 | -212,424 |
| Immingham Docks | 0 | 366,713 | +366,713 |
| Newhaven | 177,431 | 40,523 | -136,908 |
| Tyne | 0 | 217,525 | +217,525 |
| London Gateway Port | 20,836 | 190,669 | +169,833 |
| Liverpool Docks | 179,213 | 0 | -179,213 |
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 | 7 |
| Manufacture of machinery and equipment n.e.c. | 5 |
| Manufacture of fabricated metal products, except machinery and equipment | 2 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 2 |
| Architectural and engineering activities; technical testing and analysis | 1 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 2 |
| 2025-11 | 2 |
| 2025-10 | 4 |
| 2025-09 | 6 |
| 2025-08 | 4 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 12 |
| 0-1m | 3 |
| 54m+ | 3 |
| 15m-54m | 1 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Hungary | 1,374,941 |
| United States | 1,364,165 |
| Germany | 70,486 |
| Netherlands | 30,790 |
| Ireland | 12,000 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hungary | 1,374,941 | 0 | -1,374,941 |
| United States | 0 | 1,364,165 | +1,364,165 |
| Germany | 5,000 | 65,486 | +60,486 |
| Netherlands | 0 | 30,790 | +30,790 |
| Ireland | 12,000 | 0 | -12,000 |
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) | 1,470,717 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,381,665 |
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) | 1,391,941 | 78,776 | -1,313,165 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 0 | 1,381,665 | +1,381,665 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 1,440,427 |
| Southampton | 1,364,165 |
| Immingham Docks | 25,261 |
| Holyhead | 12,000 |
| Harwich | 10,529 |
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 | 1,374,941 | 65,486 | -1,309,455 |
| Southampton | 0 | 1,364,165 | +1,364,165 |
| Immingham Docks | 0 | 25,261 | +25,261 |
| Holyhead | 12,000 | 0 | -12,000 |
| Harwich | 5,000 | 5,529 | +529 |
Quick facts
HS code: 846233
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Computer-controlled machines for cutting metal sheets with high precision