Import/export HS code 846251: Numerically controlled notching machines
Computer-controlled machines for cutting notches 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Portugal | 4,665,972 |
| Netherlands | 2,000,431 |
| Italy | 1,683,317 |
| Finland | 585,949 |
| Sweden | 340,573 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Portugal | 1,393,303 | 3,272,669 | +1,879,366 |
| Netherlands | 850,181 | 1,150,250 | +300,069 |
| Italy | 942,332 | 740,985 | -201,347 |
| Finland | 584,980 | 969 | -584,011 |
| Sweden | 335,899 | 4,674 | -331,225 |
| China | 44,729 | 261,811 | +217,082 |
| Ireland | 0 | 79,909 | +79,909 |
| Switzerland | 0 | 64,124 | +64,124 |
| Taiwan | 53,801 | 0 | -53,801 |
| Denmark | 36,204 | 8,500 | -27,704 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Portugal | 4,665,972 |
| Netherlands | 1,773,988 |
| Italy | 1,542,788 |
| Finland | 742,309 |
| Sweden | 563,423 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Portugal | 1,393,303 | 3,272,669 | +1,879,366 |
| Netherlands | 846,588 | 927,400 | +80,812 |
| Italy | 819,609 | 723,179 | -96,430 |
| Finland | 707,703 | 34,606 | -673,097 |
| Sweden | 335,899 | 227,524 | -108,375 |
| China | 44,729 | 261,811 | +217,082 |
| United Kingdom | 5,245 | 85,006 | +79,761 |
| Switzerland | 0 | 64,124 | +64,124 |
| United States | 33,124 | 24,722 | -8,402 |
| Taiwan | 53,801 | 2,319 | -51,482 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| West Midlands | 4 |
| South East Wales | 3 |
| Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear | 2 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 2 |
| Eastern Scotland | 1 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Midlands | 3 | 2 | -1 |
| South East Wales | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 0 | 2 | +2 |
| Eastern Scotland | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Essex | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Gloucestershire and Wiltshire | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Greater Manchester | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 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) | 8,318,452 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,515,953 |
| Air transport | 99,870 |
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) | 3,212,204 | 5,106,248 | +1,894,044 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,055,613 | 460,340 | -595,273 |
| Air transport | 33,124 | 66,746 | +33,622 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Newhaven | 3,994,670 |
| Dover | 1,567,524 |
| Immingham Docks | 1,448,072 |
| Purfleet | 718,097 |
| Eurotunnel | 677,873 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Newhaven | 1,321,196 | 2,673,474 | +1,352,278 |
| Dover | 844,345 | 723,179 | -121,166 |
| Immingham Docks | 422,103 | 1,025,969 | +603,866 |
| Purfleet | 718,097 | 0 | -718,097 |
| Eurotunnel | 72,107 | 605,766 | +533,659 |
| London | 377,399 | 33,881 | -343,518 |
| Southampton | 68,604 | 219,096 | +150,492 |
| Felixstowe | 29,926 | 202,995 | +173,069 |
| Hull | 159,233 | 0 | -159,233 |
| Harwich | 132,084 | 2,319 | -129,765 |
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 | 8 |
| Manufacture of fabricated metal products, except machinery and equipment | 7 |
| Manufacture of basic metals | 3 |
| Manufacture of machinery and equipment n.e.c. | 3 |
| Other manufacturing | 2 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-03 | 4 |
| 2026-02 | 2 |
| 2025-12 | 1 |
| 2025-11 | 4 |
| 2025-10 | 4 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 11 |
| 54m+ | 7 |
| 15m-54m | 3 |
| Other | 2 |
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 Arab Emirates | 447,484 |
| Ireland | 398,256 |
| Portugal | 220,984 |
| Italy | 119,515 |
| France | 55,917 |
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 Arab Emirates | 447,484 | 0 | -447,484 |
| Ireland | 140,950 | 257,306 | +116,356 |
| Portugal | 193,032 | 27,952 | -165,080 |
| Italy | 0 | 119,515 | +119,515 |
| France | 55,917 | 0 | -55,917 |
| Mexico | 47,988 | 0 | -47,988 |
| South Africa | 0 | 34,000 | +34,000 |
| Czechia | 32,904 | 0 | -32,904 |
| United States | 4,157 | 24,101 | +19,944 |
| Austria | 22,010 | 0 | -22,010 |
Export volume by transport
What this shows: Export value by transport mode used to ship goods from the UK.
Top 5 values
| Transport | £ |
|---|---|
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 735,054 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 552,484 |
| Air transport | 133,206 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 369,073 | 365,981 | -3,092 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 512,484 | 40,000 | -472,484 |
| Air transport | 75,105 | 58,101 | -17,004 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| London Gateway Port | 447,484 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 236,288 |
| Newhaven | 193,032 |
| Liverpool Docks | 151,000 |
| Holyhead | 144,126 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| London Gateway Port | 447,484 | 0 | -447,484 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 88,821 | 147,467 | +58,646 |
| Newhaven | 193,032 | 0 | -193,032 |
| Liverpool Docks | 30,000 | 121,000 | +91,000 |
| Holyhead | 30,000 | 114,126 | +84,126 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 69,998 | 34,000 | -35,998 |
| Ayr Harbour | 65,000 | 0 | -65,000 |
| Manchester Airport | 4,157 | 24,101 | +19,944 |
| Milford | 0 | 22,180 | +22,180 |
| Heysham | 15,000 | 0 | -15,000 |
Quick facts
HS code: 846251
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Computer-controlled machines for cutting notches in metal sheets