Import/export HS code 846249: Various punching machines
Non-computer-controlled machines for punching holes in metal
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| South Korea | 10,423,204 |
| China | 1,046,504 |
| Italy | 820,079 |
| Spain | 492,738 |
| Switzerland | 312,160 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| South Korea | 7,030,941 | 3,392,263 | -3,638,678 |
| China | 839,016 | 207,488 | -631,528 |
| Italy | 808,237 | 11,842 | -796,395 |
| Spain | 206,848 | 285,890 | +79,042 |
| Switzerland | 2,208 | 309,952 | +307,744 |
| Turkey | 167,943 | 123,788 | -44,155 |
| Austria | 214,964 | 67,221 | -147,743 |
| Germany | 109,257 | 138,059 | +28,802 |
| United States | 115,613 | 80,674 | -34,939 |
| Netherlands | 145,952 | 26,438 | -119,514 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| South Korea | 10,423,204 |
| China | 1,101,804 |
| Italy | 919,955 |
| Spain | 515,363 |
| Turkey | 362,180 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| South Korea | 7,030,941 | 3,392,263 | -3,638,678 |
| China | 877,255 | 224,549 | -652,706 |
| Italy | 894,116 | 25,839 | -868,277 |
| Spain | 225,077 | 290,286 | +65,209 |
| Turkey | 188,449 | 173,731 | -14,718 |
| Switzerland | 2,208 | 302,358 | +300,150 |
| Austria | 214,964 | 67,221 | -147,743 |
| Germany | 83,917 | 116,268 | +32,351 |
| United States | 90,933 | 68,662 | -22,271 |
| Poland | 33,403 | 64,222 | +30,819 |
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 | 9 |
| West Midlands | 9 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 7 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 6 |
| West Yorkshire | 6 |
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 | 6 | 8 | +2 |
| West Midlands | 5 | 8 | +3 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 4 | 7 | +3 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 5 | 3 | -2 |
| West Yorkshire | 4 | 2 | -2 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 4 | 2 | -2 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 3 | 1 | -2 |
| Greater Manchester | 2 | 4 | +2 |
| Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear | 2 | 3 | +1 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 4 | 0 | -4 |
Import volume by transport
What this shows: Import value by transport mode used to bring goods into the UK.
Top 5 values
| Transport | £ |
|---|---|
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 11,282,956 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 2,594,791 |
| Air transport | 678,058 |
| Road transport | 52,078 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 7,564,114 | 3,718,842 | -3,845,272 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 1,743,760 | 851,031 | -892,729 |
| Air transport | 446,692 | 231,366 | -215,326 |
| Road transport | 25,981 | 26,097 | +116 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Tyne | 10,420,762 |
| Dover | 1,437,884 |
| Felixstowe | 666,034 |
| Eurotunnel | 342,217 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 181,460 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tyne | 7,028,499 | 3,392,263 | -3,636,236 |
| Dover | 800,548 | 637,336 | -163,212 |
| Felixstowe | 564,113 | 101,921 | -462,192 |
| Eurotunnel | 263,559 | 78,658 | -184,901 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 153,459 | 28,001 | -125,458 |
| Immingham Docks | 155,212 | 20,031 | -135,181 |
| Southampton | 27,599 | 127,630 | +100,031 |
| Birmingham Airport | 89,220 | 62,824 | -26,396 |
| London Stansted Airport | 136,844 | 4,452 | -132,392 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 51,263 | 82,992 | +31,729 |
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 | 25 |
| Manufacture of fabricated metal products, except machinery and equipment | 15 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 11 |
| Office administrative, office support and other business support activities | 8 |
| Manufacture of machinery and equipment n.e.c. | 6 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-04 | 9 |
| 2026-03 | 17 |
| 2026-02 | 5 |
| 2026-01 | 4 |
| 2025-12 | 8 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| PI-KEM LIMITED | 53 |
| SELMACH MACHINERY LTD | 49 |
| BISON MACHINERY LIMITED | 47 |
| JEI DRILLING & CUTTING SOLUTIONS LTD | 28 |
| RS COMPONENTS LIMITED | 25 |
| PROSAW LIMITED | 19 |
| HARTLE IGE LTD. | 18 |
| P & B METAL COMPONENTS LIMITED | 18 |
| BAND-IT COMPANY LIMITED | 17 |
| TOOL FRANCE SARL | 13 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 46 |
| 54m+ | 27 |
| 0-1m | 10 |
| Other | 8 |
| 15m-54m | 6 |
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 | 1,999,447 |
| Mexico | 462,064 |
| Germany | 300,977 |
| Kenya | 289,770 |
| Ireland | 288,858 |
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 | 408,568 | 1,590,879 | +1,182,311 |
| Mexico | 0 | 462,064 | +462,064 |
| Germany | 189,929 | 111,048 | -78,881 |
| Kenya | 31,500 | 258,270 | +226,770 |
| Ireland | 224,435 | 64,423 | -160,012 |
| Italy | 160,217 | 6,367 | -153,850 |
| France | 114,141 | 14,354 | -99,787 |
| Canada | 122,320 | 0 | -122,320 |
| Denmark | 37,500 | 81,911 | +44,411 |
| China | 89,278 | 16,202 | -73,076 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Spain | 39,816 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spain | 12,485 | 27,331 | +14,846 |
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) | 2,732,825 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 1,165,180 |
| Air transport | 1,043,384 |
| Other | 43,664 |
| Road transport | 1,006 |
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) | 759,932 | 1,972,893 | +1,212,961 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 699,229 | 465,951 | -233,278 |
| Air transport | 388,179 | 655,205 | +267,026 |
| Other | 16,254 | 27,410 | +11,156 |
| Road transport | 0 | 1,006 | +1,006 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Liverpool Docks | 1,375,980 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 879,834 |
| London Gateway Port | 583,187 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 581,758 |
| Southampton | 474,630 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Liverpool Docks | 164,447 | 1,211,533 | +1,047,086 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 516,380 | 363,454 | -152,926 |
| London Gateway Port | 203,602 | 379,585 | +175,983 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 78,434 | 503,324 | +424,890 |
| Southampton | 91,316 | 383,314 | +291,998 |
| ZLC | 176,438 | 60,382 | -116,056 |
| East Midlands Airport | 109,807 | 82,533 | -27,274 |
| Felixstowe | 129,167 | 2,297 | -126,870 |
| Immingham Docks | 64,643 | 62,086 | -2,557 |
| Milford | 125,000 | 0 | -125,000 |
Quick facts
HS code: 846249
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Non-computer-controlled machines for punching holes in metal