Import/export HS code 846259: Various notching machines
Non-computer-controlled machines for creating notches 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Germany | 3,207,726 |
| Italy | 1,087,554 |
| United States | 631,703 |
| China | 373,787 |
| Spain | 347,116 |
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 | 1,568,789 | 1,638,937 | +70,148 |
| Italy | 943,595 | 143,959 | -799,636 |
| United States | 345,021 | 286,682 | -58,339 |
| China | 161,386 | 212,401 | +51,015 |
| Spain | 254,864 | 92,252 | -162,612 |
| France | 296,901 | 46,877 | -250,024 |
| Netherlands | 142,522 | 99,634 | -42,888 |
| Poland | 65,309 | 93,861 | +28,552 |
| Canada | 147,873 | 0 | -147,873 |
| Portugal | 107,519 | 39,197 | -68,322 |
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 | 3,229,605 |
| Italy | 1,189,518 |
| United States | 758,313 |
| Spain | 402,820 |
| China | 394,311 |
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 | 1,605,910 | 1,623,695 | +17,785 |
| Italy | 1,022,038 | 167,480 | -854,558 |
| United States | 470,013 | 288,300 | -181,713 |
| Spain | 310,568 | 92,252 | -218,316 |
| China | 173,362 | 220,949 | +47,587 |
| France | 138,712 | 72,531 | -66,181 |
| Czechia | 200,222 | 0 | -200,222 |
| Portugal | 107,519 | 39,197 | -68,322 |
| Poland | 24,884 | 77,712 | +52,828 |
| Norway | 55,356 | 33,470 | -21,886 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| West Midlands | 9 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 7 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 6 |
| Greater Manchester | 4 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Midlands | 7 | 5 | -2 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 5 | 4 | -1 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 3 | 3 | +0 |
| Greater Manchester | 4 | 2 | -2 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 3 | 3 | +0 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| South East Wales | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| Cambridgeshire and Peterborough | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 2 | 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) | 4,977,977 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,413,718 |
| Air transport | 566,182 |
| Other | 12,538 |
| Road transport | 4,300 |
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) | 3,038,041 | 1,939,936 | -1,098,105 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 824,249 | 589,469 | -234,780 |
| Air transport | 326,817 | 239,365 | -87,452 |
| Other | 0 | 12,538 | +12,538 |
| Road transport | 0 | 4,300 | +4,300 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover | 2,175,125 |
| Immingham Docks | 982,810 |
| Eurotunnel | 843,988 |
| Southampton | 608,240 |
| Purfleet | 490,988 |
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 | 818,616 | 1,356,509 | +537,893 |
| Immingham Docks | 811,642 | 171,168 | -640,474 |
| Eurotunnel | 527,468 | 316,520 | -210,948 |
| Southampton | 314,792 | 293,448 | -21,344 |
| Purfleet | 490,988 | 0 | -490,988 |
| Felixstowe | 159,705 | 75,564 | -84,141 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 184,417 | 47,204 | -137,213 |
| London | 141,533 | 85,329 | -56,204 |
| Birmingham Airport | 58,219 | 156,769 | +98,550 |
| Portsmouth | 103,290 | 53,642 | -49,648 |
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 | 29 |
| Manufacture of fabricated metal products, except machinery and equipment | 15 |
| Manufacture of machinery and equipment n.e.c. | 5 |
| Manufacture of basic metals | 4 |
| Office administrative, office support and other business support activities | 4 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 12 |
| 2025-11 | 7 |
| 2025-10 | 10 |
| 2025-09 | 8 |
| 2025-08 | 6 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| REYNAERS ALUMINIUM LIMITED | 42 |
| ROTHENBERGER (U.K.) LIMITED | 41 |
| HYDRO BUILDING SYSTEMS UK LIMITED | 24 |
| ALUPROF UK LIMITED | 24 |
| ICR INTEGRITY LIMITED | 21 |
| HY-TEN LIMITED | 20 |
| WEIDMULLER LIMITED | 16 |
| EXPONDO UK LIMITED | 16 |
| PARKER HANNIFIN LIMITED | 13 |
| EXCEL MACHINE TOOLS LIMITED | 12 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 34 |
| 54m+ | 22 |
| 15m-54m | 6 |
| Other | 4 |
| 0-1m | 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Portugal | 353,056 |
| India | 348,976 |
| Germany | 266,892 |
| Turkey | 195,188 |
| United Arab Emirates | 173,998 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Portugal | 353,056 | 0 | -353,056 |
| India | 348,976 | 0 | -348,976 |
| Germany | 186,369 | 80,523 | -105,846 |
| Turkey | 195,188 | 0 | -195,188 |
| United Arab Emirates | 137,521 | 36,477 | -101,044 |
| Norway | 119,611 | 34,366 | -85,245 |
| Romania | 0 | 138,424 | +138,424 |
| Poland | 116,241 | 2,694 | -113,547 |
| Ireland | 74,587 | 23,401 | -51,186 |
| United States | 57,007 | 9,857 | -47,150 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| China | 3,392 |
| Taiwan | 695 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| China | 935 | 2,457 | +1,522 |
| Taiwan | 368 | 327 | -41 |
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) | 1,324,607 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 595,758 |
| Air transport | 516,019 |
| Road transport | 47,601 |
| Other | 4,087 |
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) | 1,018,170 | 306,437 | -711,733 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 491,554 | 104,204 | -387,350 |
| Air transport | 384,699 | 131,320 | -253,379 |
| Road transport | 47,601 | 0 | -47,601 |
| Other | 1,303 | 2,784 | +1,481 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 679,768 |
| Southampton | 382,397 |
| London | 365,392 |
| ZLC | 155,788 |
| London Stansted Airport | 147,287 |
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 | 463,052 | 216,716 | -246,336 |
| Southampton | 372,917 | 9,480 | -363,437 |
| London | 365,392 | 0 | -365,392 |
| ZLC | 131,217 | 24,571 | -106,646 |
| London Stansted Airport | 107,461 | 39,826 | -67,635 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 101,759 | 31,439 | -70,320 |
| Immingham Docks | 65,155 | 10,000 | -55,155 |
| Holyhead | 56,339 | 14,885 | -41,454 |
| Dover | 30,482 | 39,315 | +8,833 |
| London Gateway Port | 31,420 | 29,357 | -2,063 |
Quick facts
HS code: 846259
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Non-computer-controlled machines for creating notches in metal