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 | 10,424,152 |
| China | 929,012 |
| Italy | 816,233 |
| Spain | 507,362 |
| Turkey | 295,419 |
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 | 3,515,991 | 6,908,161 | +3,392,170 |
| China | 774,417 | 154,595 | -619,822 |
| Italy | 804,800 | 11,433 | -793,367 |
| Spain | 205,792 | 301,570 | +95,778 |
| Turkey | 229,241 | 66,178 | -163,063 |
| Austria | 214,964 | 67,221 | -147,743 |
| Germany | 113,573 | 137,189 | +23,616 |
| United States | 88,317 | 108,235 | +19,918 |
| Netherlands | 147,454 | 8,634 | -138,820 |
| Taiwan | 12,939 | 37,512 | +24,573 |
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 | 10,424,152 |
| China | 984,605 |
| Italy | 908,515 |
| Spain | 525,591 |
| Turkey | 359,305 |
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 | 3,515,991 | 6,908,161 | +3,392,170 |
| China | 811,302 | 173,303 | -637,999 |
| Italy | 890,679 | 17,836 | -872,843 |
| Spain | 224,021 | 301,570 | +77,549 |
| Turkey | 240,405 | 118,900 | -121,505 |
| Austria | 214,964 | 67,221 | -147,743 |
| Germany | 95,747 | 119,537 | +23,790 |
| United States | 67,516 | 82,953 | +15,437 |
| Poland | 33,403 | 26,775 | -6,628 |
| Taiwan | 12,939 | 37,512 | +24,573 |
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 | 8 |
| West Midlands | 7 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 6 |
| 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 | 5 | -1 |
| West Midlands | 4 | 6 | +2 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 3 | 4 | +1 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 5 | 3 | -2 |
| West Yorkshire | 5 | 1 | -4 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 5 | 2 | -3 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 5 | 0 | -5 |
| Greater Manchester | 3 | 3 | +0 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Inner London - West | 1 | 3 | +2 |
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) | 11,134,188 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 2,287,176 |
| Air transport | 686,492 |
| 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) | 3,953,189 | 7,180,999 | +3,227,810 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 1,806,651 | 480,525 | -1,326,126 |
| Air transport | 465,395 | 221,097 | -244,298 |
| 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 | 1,142,337 |
| Felixstowe | 626,684 |
| Eurotunnel | 353,915 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 211,490 |
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 | 3,512,601 | 6,908,161 | +3,395,560 |
| Dover | 840,588 | 301,749 | -538,839 |
| Felixstowe | 475,124 | 151,560 | -323,564 |
| Eurotunnel | 250,510 | 103,405 | -147,105 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 190,925 | 20,565 | -170,360 |
| Immingham Docks | 155,529 | 17,449 | -138,080 |
| London | 149,688 | 13,861 | -135,827 |
| London Stansted Airport | 130,854 | 16,847 | -114,007 |
| Birmingham Airport | 77,614 | 40,555 | -37,059 |
| East Midlands Airport | 47,850 | 60,886 | +13,036 |
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 | 23 |
| Manufacture of fabricated metal products, except machinery and equipment | 12 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 10 |
| Manufacture of machinery and equipment n.e.c. | 7 |
| Office administrative, office support and other business support activities | 6 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 4 |
| 2025-11 | 7 |
| 2025-10 | 6 |
| 2025-09 | 7 |
| 2025-08 | 8 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| PI-KEM LIMITED | 50 |
| SELMACH MACHINERY LTD | 47 |
| BISON MACHINERY LIMITED | 45 |
| JEI DRILLING & CUTTING SOLUTIONS LTD | 25 |
| RS COMPONENTS LIMITED | 24 |
| PROSAW LIMITED | 19 |
| P & B METAL COMPONENTS LIMITED | 18 |
| HARTLE IGE LTD. | 17 |
| BAND-IT COMPANY LIMITED | 17 |
| HI-FORCE LIMITED | 13 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 41 |
| 54m+ | 24 |
| 0-1m | 9 |
| Other | 7 |
| 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 | 1,478,647 |
| Mexico | 439,364 |
| Germany | 304,771 |
| Ireland | 277,172 |
| Kenya | 272,891 |
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 | 468,336 | 1,010,311 | +541,975 |
| Mexico | 5,000 | 434,364 | +429,364 |
| Germany | 194,728 | 110,043 | -84,685 |
| Ireland | 224,435 | 52,737 | -171,698 |
| Kenya | 59,991 | 212,900 | +152,909 |
| Italy | 71,503 | 96,912 | +25,409 |
| France | 127,239 | 14,354 | -112,885 |
| Canada | 122,320 | 0 | -122,320 |
| Denmark | 37,500 | 72,423 | +34,923 |
| Czechia | 12,158 | 93,250 | +81,092 |
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 | 29,426 |
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 | 16,941 | +4,456 |
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) | 2,123,992 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 1,080,420 |
| Air transport | 974,008 |
| Other | 33,195 |
| 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) | 799,800 | 1,324,192 | +524,392 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 592,439 | 487,981 | -104,458 |
| Air transport | 430,446 | 543,562 | +113,116 |
| Other | 16,254 | 16,941 | +687 |
| 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 | 872,142 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 812,987 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 477,859 |
| Southampton | 447,680 |
| London Gateway Port | 430,424 |
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 | 161,447 | 710,695 | +549,248 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 419,358 | 393,629 | -25,729 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 91,015 | 386,844 | +295,829 |
| Southampton | 96,316 | 351,364 | +255,048 |
| London Gateway Port | 167,102 | 263,322 | +96,220 |
| ZLC | 157,595 | 74,496 | -83,099 |
| Felixstowe | 187,317 | 3,147 | -184,170 |
| East Midlands Airport | 110,652 | 73,256 | -37,396 |
| Immingham Docks | 80,861 | 45,880 | -34,981 |
| 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