Import/export HS code 846242: Numerically controlled punching machines
Computer-controlled machines for creating holes or shapes in metal sheets
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Germany | 15,744,509 |
| France | 10,441,684 |
| Italy | 4,086,567 |
| Belgium | 3,085,581 |
| Finland | 1,354,972 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Germany | 9,788,021 | 5,956,488 | -3,831,533 |
| France | 4,155,277 | 6,286,407 | +2,131,130 |
| Italy | 1,359,066 | 2,727,501 | +1,368,435 |
| Belgium | 2,289,072 | 796,509 | -1,492,563 |
| Finland | 449,383 | 905,589 | +456,206 |
| United States | 566,736 | 368,967 | -197,769 |
| Switzerland | 417,160 | 440,364 | +23,204 |
| Ireland | 303,575 | 331,297 | +27,722 |
| Sweden | 523,958 | 43,926 | -480,032 |
| Spain | 384,564 | 85,444 | -299,120 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Germany | 11,686,496 |
| Japan | 10,866,919 |
| Italy | 4,191,484 |
| Finland | 2,551,244 |
| France | 1,743,972 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Germany | 6,091,786 | 5,594,710 | -497,076 |
| Japan | 4,040,766 | 6,826,153 | +2,785,387 |
| Italy | 1,469,730 | 2,721,754 | +1,252,024 |
| Finland | 1,645,655 | 905,589 | -740,066 |
| France | 1,467,133 | 276,839 | -1,190,294 |
| United States | 937,477 | 368,967 | -568,510 |
| Switzerland | 394,028 | 440,364 | +46,336 |
| Spain | 384,564 | 85,149 | -299,415 |
| China | 63,502 | 370,729 | +307,227 |
| Austria | 0 | 261,958 | +261,958 |
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 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 3 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 3 |
| Gloucestershire and Wiltshire | 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 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 3 | 0 | -3 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 1 | 3 | +2 |
| Gloucestershire and Wiltshire | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Cambridgeshire and Peterborough | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Cheshire | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Essex | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Greater Manchester | 0 | 1 | +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) | 30,234,327 |
| Other | 4,364,190 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 3,467,146 |
| Road transport | 857,524 |
| Air transport | 37,113 |
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) | 14,223,753 | 16,010,574 | +1,786,821 |
| Other | 3,863,219 | 500,971 | -3,362,248 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 2,073,498 | 1,393,648 | -679,850 |
| Road transport | 417,160 | 440,364 | +23,204 |
| Air transport | 29,487 | 7,626 | -21,861 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover | 14,676,892 |
| Eurotunnel | 5,628,556 |
| ZLC | 4,973,046 |
| 000 | 4,364,190 |
| Immingham Docks | 2,255,161 |
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 | 6,483,481 | 8,193,411 | +1,709,930 |
| Eurotunnel | 5,120,886 | 507,670 | -4,613,216 |
| ZLC | 1,409,567 | 3,563,479 | +2,153,912 |
| 000 | 3,863,219 | 500,971 | -3,362,248 |
| Immingham Docks | 1,440,540 | 814,621 | -625,919 |
| London | 1,094,205 | 905,589 | -188,616 |
| Killingholme | 6,239 | 1,678,413 | +1,672,174 |
| Purfleet | 478,958 | 794,117 | +315,159 |
| Harwich | 0 | 557,349 | +557,349 |
| Grangemouth Docks | 550,791 | 0 | -550,791 |
Importer companies by SIC division
What this shows: Industry breakdown (SIC divisions) of importing companies.
Top 5 values
| SIC | Companies |
|---|---|
| Manufacture of fabricated metal products, except machinery and equipment | 9 |
| Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 8 |
| Repair and installation of machinery and equipment | 4 |
| Manufacture of machinery and equipment n.e.c. | 3 |
| Other manufacturing | 3 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-04 | 5 |
| 2026-03 | 4 |
| 2026-02 | 6 |
| 2026-01 | 1 |
| 2025-12 | 4 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| AMADA UNITED KINGDOM LIMITED | 43 |
| TRUMPF LIMITED | 35 |
| COTSWOLD MACHINERY SALES LIMITED | 10 |
| PROSAW LIMITED | 9 |
| BRUDERER UK LIMITED | 7 |
| FICEP (UK) LIMITED | 6 |
| LVD LIMITED | 6 |
| EDWARD PRYOR & SON LIMITED | 5 |
| SEVERN MACHINES LIMITED | 4 |
| PRIMA POWER UK LIMITED | 4 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 13 |
| 54m+ | 6 |
| 0-1m | 3 |
| 15m-54m | 3 |
| Other | 3 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| China | 4,025,823 |
| Ireland | 1,055,329 |
| United States | 560,000 |
| Germany | 281,125 |
| Poland | 267,959 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| China | 4,025,823 | 0 | -4,025,823 |
| Ireland | 453,600 | 601,729 | +148,129 |
| United States | 560,000 | 0 | -560,000 |
| Germany | 10,188 | 270,937 | +260,749 |
| Poland | 0 | 267,959 | +267,959 |
| Denmark | 142,248 | 10,069 | -132,179 |
| Turkey | 138,645 | 0 | -138,645 |
| Latvia | 0 | 124,050 | +124,050 |
| France | 0 | 119,328 | +119,328 |
| Canada | 0 | 94,000 | +94,000 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Sweden | 330,653 |
| Germany | 18,694 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sweden | 0 | 330,653 | +330,653 |
| Germany | 0 | 18,694 | +18,694 |
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) | 4,861,904 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 2,024,229 |
| Other | 349,347 |
| Air transport | 26,176 |
| Road transport | 1,300 |
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) | 4,714,886 | 147,018 | -4,567,868 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 931,620 | 1,092,609 | +160,989 |
| Other | 0 | 349,347 | +349,347 |
| Air transport | 16,110 | 10,066 | -6,044 |
| Road transport | 1,300 | 0 | -1,300 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Felixstowe | 4,025,823 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 1,098,094 |
| Liverpool Docks | 1,047,600 |
| 000 | 349,347 |
| Holyhead | 312,382 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Felixstowe | 4,025,823 | 0 | -4,025,823 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 257,867 | 840,227 | +582,360 |
| Liverpool Docks | 953,600 | 94,000 | -859,600 |
| 000 | 0 | 349,347 | +349,347 |
| Holyhead | 60,000 | 252,382 | +192,382 |
| Immingham Docks | 142,248 | 0 | -142,248 |
| London Gateway Port | 63,874 | 12,604 | -51,270 |
| Harwich | 75,730 | 0 | -75,730 |
| Southampton | 30,293 | 40,414 | +10,121 |
| London | 35,000 | 0 | -35,000 |
Quick facts
HS code: 846242
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Computer-controlled machines for creating holes or shapes in metal sheets