Import/export HS code 846239: Various shearing machines
Non-computer-controlled machines for cutting metal sheets
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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 | 599,275 |
| China | 451,838 |
| Netherlands | 449,984 |
| Germany | 283,267 |
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 | 501,626 | 97,649 | -403,977 |
| China | 128,826 | 323,012 | +194,186 |
| Netherlands | 154,106 | 295,878 | +141,772 |
| Germany | 168,297 | 114,970 | -53,327 |
| United States | 114,191 | 151,170 | +36,979 |
| Sweden | 177,513 | 65,266 | -112,247 |
| Ireland | 23,038 | 171,078 | +148,040 |
| France | 65,617 | 63,990 | -1,627 |
| Canada | 126,254 | 0 | -126,254 |
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 | 852,548 |
| Spain | 622,005 |
| China | 586,649 |
| United States | 332,486 |
| Sweden | 185,529 |
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 | 503,844 | 348,704 | -155,140 |
| Spain | 622,005 | 0 | -622,005 |
| China | 237,742 | 348,907 | +111,165 |
| United States | 115,080 | 217,406 | +102,326 |
| Sweden | 120,263 | 65,266 | -54,997 |
| United Kingdom | 131,824 | 19,309 | -112,515 |
| Netherlands | 143,470 | 6,971 | -136,499 |
| Canada | 126,254 | 0 | -126,254 |
| Switzerland | 121,903 | 0 | -121,903 |
| Germany | 48,150 | 69,511 | +21,361 |
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 |
| West Central Scotland | 4 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 3 |
| Northern Ireland | 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 |
| West Central Scotland | 3 | 2 | -1 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 3 | 2 | -1 |
| Northern Ireland | 0 | 3 | +3 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Cheshire | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| Essex | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| North Eastern Scotland | 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) | 2,342,345 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 730,434 |
| Air transport | 647,305 |
| 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) | 1,680,283 | 662,062 | -1,018,221 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 292,461 | 437,973 | +145,512 |
| Air transport | 462,394 | 184,911 | -277,483 |
| Other | 9,639 | 164,910 | +155,271 |
| 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 | 640,452 |
| Eurotunnel | 635,945 |
| Dover | 540,136 |
| Purfleet | 473,321 |
| Felixstowe | 362,897 |
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 | 235,629 | 404,823 | +169,194 |
| Eurotunnel | 589,113 | 46,832 | -542,281 |
| Dover | 346,240 | 193,896 | -152,344 |
| Purfleet | 473,321 | 0 | -473,321 |
| Felixstowe | 102,977 | 259,920 | +156,943 |
| London Stansted Airport | 110,336 | 106,867 | -3,469 |
| 000 | 9,639 | 164,910 | +155,271 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 146,324 | 17,178 | -129,146 |
| East Midlands Airport | 134,743 | 13,317 | -121,426 |
| Thamesport | 88,439 | 29,563 | -58,876 |
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. | 10 |
| 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 |
|---|---|
| 2026-04 | 5 |
| 2026-03 | 8 |
| 2026-02 | 2 |
| 2026-01 | 8 |
| 2025-12 | 4 |
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 | 27 |
| 54m+ | 12 |
| 0-1m | 8 |
| 15m-54m | 7 |
| 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 | 568,037 |
| Italy | 534,167 |
| China | 477,631 |
| South Korea | 445,653 |
| Germany | 399,183 |
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 | 372,812 | 195,225 | -177,587 |
| Italy | 513,568 | 20,599 | -492,969 |
| China | 477,631 | 0 | -477,631 |
| South Korea | 0 | 445,653 | +445,653 |
| Germany | 225,070 | 174,113 | -50,957 |
| Mexico | 0 | 329,500 | +329,500 |
| Viet Nam | 0 | 329,500 | +329,500 |
| Australia | 231,568 | 55,644 | -175,924 |
| New Zealand | 274,945 | 0 | -274,945 |
| France | 172,714 | 70,581 | -102,133 |
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) | 3,226,168 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 2,253,433 |
| Air transport | 278,789 |
| 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) | 1,459,029 | 1,767,139 | +308,110 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 1,494,322 | 759,111 | -735,211 |
| Air transport | 145,661 | 133,128 | -12,533 |
| 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 | 1,892,856 |
| Southampton | 1,425,466 |
| London Gateway Port | 811,520 |
| 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 | 1,275,999 | 616,857 | -659,142 |
| Southampton | 518,491 | 906,975 | +388,484 |
| London Gateway Port | 118,112 | 693,408 | +575,296 |
| 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 | 90,954 | 99,139 | +8,185 |
| Holyhead | 48,775 | 18,012 | -30,763 |
| East Midlands Airport | 26,849 | 12,886 | -13,963 |
| Dover | 30,054 | 1,200 | -28,854 |
Quick facts
HS code: 846239
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Non-computer-controlled machines for cutting metal sheets