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.
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* 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 | 1,652,001 |
| Netherlands | 1,409,873 |
| China | 1,240,144 |
| France | 665,267 |
| Germany | 583,369 |
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 | 826,687 | 825,314 | -1,373 |
| Netherlands | 851,619 | 558,254 | -293,365 |
| China | 801,514 | 438,630 | -362,884 |
| France | 209,441 | 455,826 | +246,385 |
| Germany | 490,905 | 92,464 | -398,441 |
| United States | 108,702 | 249,550 | +140,848 |
| Portugal | 129,469 | 40,523 | -88,946 |
| Ireland | 0 | 40,666 | +40,666 |
| Sweden | 0 | 30,904 | +30,904 |
| Singapore | 0 | 25,892 | +25,892 |
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 | 1,678,171 |
| Netherlands | 1,409,873 |
| China | 1,260,365 |
| France | 665,267 |
| 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 | 826,687 | 851,484 | +24,797 |
| Netherlands | 851,619 | 558,254 | -293,365 |
| China | 805,783 | 454,582 | -351,201 |
| France | 209,441 | 455,826 | +246,385 |
| Germany | 486,636 | 50,342 | -436,294 |
| United States | 108,702 | 249,550 | +140,848 |
| Portugal | 129,469 | 40,523 | -88,946 |
| Sweden | 0 | 30,904 | +30,904 |
| Taiwan | 0 | 25,892 | +25,892 |
| 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 | 4 |
| Essex | 2 |
| Inner London - West | 2 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 2 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 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 | 4 | +1 |
| Essex | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Inner London - West | 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 |
| 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) | 4,459,514 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,626,620 |
| Road transport | 43,628 |
| Other | 40,666 |
| 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) | 2,508,121 | 1,951,393 | -556,728 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 904,284 | 722,336 | -181,948 |
| Road transport | 0 | 43,628 | +43,628 |
| Other | 0 | 40,666 | +40,666 |
| 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 | 1,365,521 |
| Felixstowe | 875,026 |
| Harwich | 812,645 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 721,582 |
| London | 525,923 |
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 | 925,803 | 439,718 | -486,085 |
| Felixstowe | 773,315 | 101,711 | -671,604 |
| Harwich | 634,094 | 178,551 | -455,543 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 252,378 | 469,204 | +216,826 |
| London | 304,454 | 221,469 | -82,985 |
| Immingham Docks | 0 | 401,731 | +401,731 |
| London Gateway Port | 20,836 | 336,919 | +316,083 |
| Southampton | 0 | 275,442 | +275,442 |
| Tyne | 217,525 | 0 | -217,525 |
| Portsmouth | 41,560 | 132,065 | +90,505 |
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 | 8 |
| 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 |
|---|---|
| 2026-03 | 6 |
| 2026-01 | 2 |
| 2025-12 | 2 |
| 2025-11 | 2 |
| 2025-10 | 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 | 13 |
| 0-1m | 4 |
| 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 | 1,365,168 |
| Germany | 70,486 |
| Netherlands | 43,290 |
| Australia | 38,070 |
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 | 1,365,168 | +1,365,168 |
| Germany | 5,000 | 65,486 | +60,486 |
| Netherlands | 0 | 43,290 | +43,290 |
| Australia | 0 | 38,070 | +38,070 |
| 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) | 1,483,217 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,419,735 |
| Air transport | 1,003 |
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 | 91,276 | -1,300,665 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 0 | 1,419,735 | +1,419,735 |
| Air transport | 0 | 1,003 | +1,003 |
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 |
| London Gateway Port | 38,070 |
| Immingham Docks | 25,261 |
| Felixstowe | 12,500 |
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 |
| London Gateway Port | 0 | 38,070 | +38,070 |
| Immingham Docks | 0 | 25,261 | +25,261 |
| Felixstowe | 0 | 12,500 | +12,500 |
| Holyhead | 12,000 | 0 | -12,000 |
| Harwich | 5,000 | 5,529 | +529 |
| East Midlands Airport | 0 | 1,003 | +1,003 |
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