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 | 3,064,109 |
| United States | 798,410 |
| Spain | 475,397 |
| China | 471,056 |
| Italy | 384,585 |
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 | 1,447,650 | 1,616,459 | +168,809 |
| United States | 414,973 | 383,437 | -31,536 |
| Spain | 257,719 | 217,678 | -40,041 |
| China | 158,350 | 312,706 | +154,356 |
| Italy | 196,024 | 188,561 | -7,463 |
| France | 248,704 | 56,706 | -191,998 |
| Netherlands | 142,522 | 104,630 | -37,892 |
| Poland | 62,926 | 105,177 | +42,251 |
| Portugal | 62,193 | 93,618 | +31,425 |
| Canada | 147,873 | 0 | -147,873 |
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 | 3,354,162 |
| United States | 916,110 |
| China | 503,225 |
| Italy | 463,833 |
| Spain | 427,821 |
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 | 1,682,790 | 1,671,372 | -11,418 |
| United States | 539,965 | 376,145 | -163,820 |
| China | 170,226 | 332,999 | +162,773 |
| Italy | 243,802 | 220,031 | -23,771 |
| Spain | 306,070 | 121,751 | -184,319 |
| France | 124,610 | 89,228 | -35,382 |
| Portugal | 62,193 | 93,618 | +31,425 |
| Poland | 22,501 | 77,712 | +55,211 |
| Netherlands | 0 | 92,166 | +92,166 |
| Norway | 45,892 | 44,600 | -1,292 |
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 | 6 | 7 | +1 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 5 | 4 | -1 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 4 | 3 | -1 |
| Greater Manchester | 3 | 2 | -1 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 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 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 0 | 2 | +2 |
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) | 4,348,757 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,481,080 |
| Air transport | 676,924 |
| 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) | 2,163,460 | 2,185,297 | +21,837 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 794,683 | 686,397 | -108,286 |
| Air transport | 323,720 | 353,204 | +29,484 |
| 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 | 2,004,738 |
| Eurotunnel | 1,037,345 |
| Immingham Docks | 779,669 |
| Southampton | 687,483 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 318,642 |
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 | 610,334 | 1,394,404 | +784,070 |
| Eurotunnel | 608,077 | 429,268 | -178,809 |
| Immingham Docks | 608,501 | 171,168 | -437,333 |
| Southampton | 384,744 | 302,739 | -82,005 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 184,417 | 134,225 | -50,192 |
| Birmingham Airport | 61,598 | 179,305 | +117,707 |
| Felixstowe | 156,669 | 79,237 | -77,432 |
| London | 44,582 | 150,777 | +106,195 |
| Portsmouth | 103,290 | 67,448 | -35,842 |
| Newhaven | 62,193 | 93,618 | +31,425 |
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 | 31 |
| Manufacture of fabricated metal products, except machinery and equipment | 16 |
| Manufacture of machinery and equipment n.e.c. | 6 |
| 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 |
|---|---|
| 2026-04 | 9 |
| 2026-03 | 8 |
| 2026-02 | 7 |
| 2026-01 | 12 |
| 2025-12 | 10 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| ROTHENBERGER (U.K.) LIMITED | 45 |
| REYNAERS ALUMINIUM LIMITED | 45 |
| HYDRO BUILDING SYSTEMS UK LIMITED | 27 |
| ALUPROF UK LIMITED | 25 |
| ICR INTEGRITY LIMITED | 23 |
| HY-TEN LIMITED | 22 |
| WEIDMULLER LIMITED | 16 |
| EXPONDO UK LIMITED | 16 |
| PARKER HANNIFIN LIMITED | 14 |
| STAKES 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 | 37 |
| 54m+ | 21 |
| 15m-54m | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| 0-1m | 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Netherlands | 356,752 |
| India | 348,976 |
| Germany | 297,512 |
| United Arab Emirates | 274,178 |
| Turkey | 195,188 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Netherlands | 41,292 | 315,460 | +274,168 |
| India | 348,976 | 0 | -348,976 |
| Germany | 139,178 | 158,334 | +19,156 |
| United Arab Emirates | 137,521 | 136,657 | -864 |
| Turkey | 195,188 | 0 | -195,188 |
| Norway | 121,724 | 45,807 | -75,917 |
| Romania | 11,300 | 127,124 | +115,824 |
| Poland | 116,241 | 6,584 | -109,657 |
| Ireland | 70,672 | 47,607 | -23,065 |
| United States | 57,007 | 43,286 | -13,721 |
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 | 3,914 |
| Taiwan | 902 |
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 | 2,979 | +2,044 |
| Taiwan | 368 | 534 | +166 |
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) | 1,283,144 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 704,616 |
| Air transport | 653,544 |
| Road transport | 47,601 |
| Other | 4,816 |
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) | 657,805 | 625,339 | -32,466 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 501,554 | 203,062 | -298,492 |
| Air transport | 351,578 | 301,966 | -49,612 |
| Road transport | 47,601 | 0 | -47,601 |
| Other | 1,303 | 3,513 | +2,210 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 956,371 |
| Southampton | 411,764 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 246,368 |
| London Stansted Airport | 175,259 |
| Immingham Docks | 155,201 |
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 | 456,545 | 499,826 | +43,281 |
| Southampton | 372,917 | 38,847 | -334,070 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 100,008 | 146,360 | +46,352 |
| London Stansted Airport | 107,461 | 67,798 | -39,663 |
| Immingham Docks | 75,155 | 80,046 | +4,891 |
| ZLC | 100,847 | 30,103 | -70,744 |
| Holyhead | 50,710 | 35,520 | -15,190 |
| Dover | 33,595 | 47,096 | +13,501 |
| London Gateway Port | 31,420 | 31,607 | +187 |
| East Midlands Airport | 37,525 | 17,144 | -20,381 |
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