Import/export HS code 846239: Various shearing machines
Non-computer-controlled machines for cutting metal sheets
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- 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Spain | 622,005 |
| Italy | 594,994 |
| China | 452,561 |
| Netherlands | 451,589 |
| Germany | 264,467 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spain | 622,005 | 0 | -622,005 |
| Italy | 497,345 | 97,649 | -399,696 |
| China | 128,466 | 324,095 | +195,629 |
| Netherlands | 168,441 | 283,148 | +114,707 |
| Germany | 152,047 | 112,420 | -39,627 |
| United States | 98,000 | 154,519 | +56,519 |
| Ireland | 166,878 | 27,238 | -139,640 |
| Sweden | 102,406 | 65,266 | -37,140 |
| Canada | 126,254 | 25,266 | -100,988 |
| France | 59,511 | 57,360 | -2,151 |
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 | 848,267 |
| Spain | 622,005 |
| China | 515,293 |
| United States | 319,644 |
| Sweden | 167,672 |
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 | 499,563 | 348,704 | -150,859 |
| Spain | 622,005 | 0 | -622,005 |
| China | 169,821 | 345,472 | +175,651 |
| United States | 110,599 | 209,045 | +98,446 |
| Sweden | 102,406 | 65,266 | -37,140 |
| Netherlands | 146,095 | 5,951 | -140,144 |
| Canada | 126,254 | 25,266 | -100,988 |
| United Kingdom | 131,824 | 19,309 | -112,515 |
| Germany | 37,584 | 66,961 | +29,377 |
| Taiwan | 44,624 | 59,523 | +14,899 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 7 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 4 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 3 |
| Northern Ireland | 3 |
| West Central Scotland | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 3 | 6 | +3 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 1 | 3 | +2 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 3 | 2 | -1 |
| Northern Ireland | 0 | 3 | +3 |
| West Central Scotland | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| Cheshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| Essex | 2 | 0 | -2 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 1 | 1 | +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) | 2,145,984 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 649,557 |
| Air transport | 642,501 |
| Other | 174,549 |
| Road transport | 8,143 |
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) | 1,555,789 | 590,195 | -965,594 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 231,004 | 418,553 | +187,549 |
| Air transport | 424,704 | 217,797 | -206,907 |
| Other | 149,700 | 24,849 | -124,851 |
| Road transport | 8,143 | 0 | -8,143 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Immingham Docks | 565,345 |
| Eurotunnel | 539,554 |
| Dover | 512,810 |
| Purfleet | 473,321 |
| Felixstowe | 295,737 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Immingham Docks | 165,481 | 399,864 | +234,383 |
| Eurotunnel | 500,034 | 39,520 | -460,514 |
| Dover | 376,336 | 136,474 | -239,862 |
| Purfleet | 473,321 | 0 | -473,321 |
| Felixstowe | 36,897 | 258,840 | +221,943 |
| London Stansted Airport | 94,145 | 110,216 | +16,071 |
| 000 | 149,700 | 24,849 | -124,851 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 146,324 | 17,178 | -129,146 |
| East Midlands Airport | 109,376 | 12,176 | -97,200 |
| Thamesport | 85,801 | 22,933 | -62,868 |
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
|
15 |
|
Manufacture of machinery and equipment n.e.c.
|
8 |
|
Manufacture of fabricated metal products, except machinery and equipment
|
7 |
|
Other personal service activities
|
5 |
|
Repair and installation of machinery and equipment
|
4 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-05 | 5 |
| 2026-04 | 5 |
| 2026-03 | 8 |
| 2026-02 | 2 |
| 2026-01 | 8 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| BISON MACHINERY LIMITED | 45 |
| MANTECH (U.K.) LIMITED | 44 |
| SELMACH MACHINERY LTD | 40 |
| EDWARDS PEARSON MACHINERY LIMITED | 32 |
| MIDCONTINENT (ABERDEEN) LIMITED | 24 |
| TOOL FRANCE SARL | 23 |
| TOOL FRANCE SAS | 23 |
| EXCEL MACHINE TOOLS LIMITED | 19 |
| JPS MACHINERY LTD | 18 |
| CHESTER (UK) LIMITED | 17 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 26 |
| 54m+ | 13 |
| 0-1m | 8 |
| 15m-54m | 6 |
| Other | 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 | 549,079 |
| Italy | 522,589 |
| China | 477,631 |
| South Korea | 445,653 |
| Germany | 379,340 |
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 | 383,354 | 165,725 | -217,629 |
| Italy | 501,990 | 20,599 | -481,391 |
| China | 477,631 | 0 | -477,631 |
| South Korea | 0 | 445,653 | +445,653 |
| Germany | 206,910 | 172,430 | -34,480 |
| Mexico | 0 | 329,500 | +329,500 |
| Viet Nam | 0 | 329,500 | +329,500 |
| New Zealand | 274,945 | 0 | -274,945 |
| Netherlands | 81,855 | 131,669 | +49,814 |
| France | 134,617 | 72,364 | -62,253 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| XI | 8,969 |
| Ireland | 6,760 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| XI | 8,969 | 0 | -8,969 |
| Ireland | 6,760 | 0 | -6,760 |
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) | 3,032,717 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 2,184,690 |
| Air transport | 260,332 |
| Other | 15,729 |
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) | 1,254,384 | 1,778,333 | +523,949 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 1,444,794 | 739,896 | -704,898 |
| Air transport | 133,451 | 126,881 | -6,570 |
| Other | 15,729 | 0 | -15,729 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 1,840,473 |
| Southampton | 1,205,236 |
| London Gateway Port | 836,588 |
| Felixstowe | 616,921 |
| Liverpool Docks | 376,857 |
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 | 1,262,698 | 577,775 | -684,923 |
| Southampton | 325,184 | 880,052 | +554,868 |
| London Gateway Port | 106,774 | 729,814 | +623,040 |
| Felixstowe | 532,207 | 84,714 | -447,493 |
| Liverpool Docks | 281,214 | 95,643 | -185,571 |
| Immingham Docks | 122,508 | 70,438 | -52,070 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 78,773 | 94,292 | +15,519 |
| Harwich | 0 | 58,870 | +58,870 |
| East Midlands Airport | 26,820 | 9,287 | -17,533 |
| ZLC | 24,385 | 7,327 | -17,058 |
Quick facts
HS code: 846239
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Non-computer-controlled machines for cutting metal sheets