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 | 1,488,420 |
| Netherlands | 1,409,873 |
| China | 1,134,686 |
| France | 665,267 |
| Germany | 556,117 |
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 | 770,990 | 717,430 | -53,560 |
| Netherlands | 952,595 | 457,278 | -495,317 |
| China | 788,440 | 346,246 | -442,194 |
| France | 209,441 | 455,826 | +246,385 |
| Germany | 493,856 | 62,261 | -431,595 |
| United States | 108,702 | 249,550 | +140,848 |
| Portugal | 70,014 | 40,523 | -29,491 |
| Sweden | 0 | 63,364 | +63,364 |
| Ireland | 0 | 40,666 | +40,666 |
| 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 | 1,514,590 |
| Netherlands | 1,409,873 |
| China | 1,154,907 |
| France | 665,267 |
| Germany | 509,726 |
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 | 797,160 | 717,430 | -79,730 |
| Netherlands | 952,595 | 457,278 | -495,317 |
| China | 796,742 | 358,165 | -438,577 |
| France | 209,441 | 455,826 | +246,385 |
| Germany | 459,384 | 50,342 | -409,042 |
| United States | 108,702 | 249,550 | +140,848 |
| Portugal | 70,014 | 40,523 | -29,491 |
| Sweden | 0 | 63,364 | +63,364 |
| 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 |
| 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 | 4 | +1 |
| 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 | 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) | 4,209,226 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,559,554 |
| Road transport | 43,628 |
| Other | 40,666 |
| Air transport | 1,206 |
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) | 2,496,896 | 1,712,330 | -784,566 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 897,142 | 662,412 | -234,730 |
| Road transport | 0 | 43,628 | +43,628 |
| Other | 0 | 40,666 | +40,666 |
| Air transport | 1,206 | 0 | -1,206 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover | 1,125,053 |
| Harwich | 812,645 |
| Felixstowe | 775,500 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 721,582 |
| London | 575,558 |
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 | 685,335 | 439,718 | -245,617 |
| Harwich | 735,070 | 77,575 | -657,495 |
| Felixstowe | 697,019 | 78,481 | -618,538 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 416,224 | 305,358 | -110,866 |
| London | 324,297 | 251,261 | -73,036 |
| Immingham Docks | 0 | 401,731 | +401,731 |
| London Gateway Port | 89,990 | 267,765 | +177,775 |
| 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
|
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 |
|---|---|
| 2026-05 | 2 |
| 2026-03 | 6 |
| 2026-01 | 2 |
| 2025-12 | 2 |
| 2025-11 | 2 |
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+ | 2 |
| 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 | 20,669 | 1,344,499 | +1,323,830 |
| Germany | 5,000 | 65,486 | +60,486 |
| Netherlands | 5,529 | 37,761 | +32,232 |
| Australia | 0 | 38,070 | +38,070 |
| Ireland | 12,000 | 23,870 | +11,870 |
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) | 1,507,087 |
| 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) | 1,397,470 | 109,617 | -1,287,853 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 20,669 | 1,399,066 | +1,378,397 |
| 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 |
| Holyhead | 35,870 |
| Immingham Docks | 25,261 |
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 | 20,669 | 1,343,496 | +1,322,827 |
| London Gateway Port | 0 | 38,070 | +38,070 |
| Holyhead | 12,000 | 23,870 | +11,870 |
| Immingham Docks | 0 | 25,261 | +25,261 |
| Felixstowe | 0 | 12,500 | +12,500 |
| Harwich | 10,529 | 0 | -10,529 |
| 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