Import/export HS code 846261: Hydraulic presses
Machines that use hydraulic power to shape or compress metal
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- It helps you understand the market size for your product in the UK.
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* 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Spain | 4,210,486 |
| Turkey | 4,103,464 |
| Germany | 3,938,956 |
| China | 2,818,386 |
| Portugal | 2,337,918 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spain | 3,985,945 | 224,541 | -3,761,404 |
| Turkey | 1,693,611 | 2,409,853 | +716,242 |
| Germany | 1,891,501 | 2,047,455 | +155,954 |
| China | 1,597,246 | 1,221,140 | -376,106 |
| Portugal | 74,374 | 2,263,544 | +2,189,170 |
| France | 1,960,892 | 313,571 | -1,647,321 |
| Italy | 856,988 | 1,168,313 | +311,325 |
| Netherlands | 497,531 | 1,071,558 | +574,027 |
| Austria | 734,869 | 17,413 | -717,456 |
| Finland | 316,251 | 308,954 | -7,297 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Spain | 4,419,659 |
| Turkey | 4,219,468 |
| Germany | 4,183,357 |
| Italy | 3,560,040 |
| China | 3,002,385 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spain | 3,976,017 | 443,642 | -3,532,375 |
| Turkey | 1,792,202 | 2,427,266 | +635,064 |
| Germany | 2,177,666 | 2,005,691 | -171,975 |
| Italy | 1,836,195 | 1,723,845 | -112,350 |
| China | 1,695,866 | 1,306,519 | -389,347 |
| Portugal | 75,280 | 2,249,862 | +2,174,582 |
| France | 932,416 | 211,915 | -720,501 |
| Austria | 734,869 | 3,168 | -731,701 |
| Finland | 302,190 | 358,392 | +56,202 |
| Poland | 304,232 | 329,049 | +24,817 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| West Midlands | 15 |
| Greater Manchester | 11 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 11 |
| Essex | 9 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 9 |
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 | 9 | 9 | +0 |
| Greater Manchester | 6 | 7 | +1 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 9 | 7 | -2 |
| Essex | 9 | 5 | -4 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 7 | 8 | +1 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 4 | 4 | +0 |
| Mid and South West Wales | 5 | 3 | -2 |
| West Yorkshire | 4 | 4 | +0 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 3 | 4 | +1 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 4 | 1 | -3 |
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) | 18,617,116 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 4,515,511 |
| Air transport | 1,781,553 |
| Road transport | 1,748,238 |
| Other | 196,654 |
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) | 11,368,477 | 7,248,639 | -4,119,838 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 2,184,137 | 2,331,374 | +147,237 |
| Air transport | 943,615 | 837,938 | -105,677 |
| Road transport | 91,927 | 1,656,311 | +1,564,384 |
| Other | 184,458 | 12,196 | -172,262 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover | 8,387,176 |
| Immingham Docks | 3,489,287 |
| Felixstowe | 2,033,333 |
| ZLC | 1,701,237 |
| Eurotunnel | 1,480,420 |
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 | 7,134,298 | 1,252,878 | -5,881,420 |
| Immingham Docks | 1,089,676 | 2,399,611 | +1,309,935 |
| Felixstowe | 858,346 | 1,174,987 | +316,641 |
| ZLC | 120,746 | 1,580,491 | +1,459,745 |
| Eurotunnel | 686,630 | 793,790 | +107,160 |
| Purfleet | 165,239 | 1,149,525 | +984,286 |
| Newhaven | 64,556 | 1,202,109 | +1,137,553 |
| London | 740,787 | 265,142 | -475,645 |
| Harwich | 675,264 | 114,119 | -561,145 |
| Manchester Airport | 414,761 | 305,635 | -109,126 |
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
|
48 |
|
Manufacture of fabricated metal products, except machinery and equipment
|
21 |
|
Manufacture of machinery and equipment n.e.c.
|
21 |
|
Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles
|
14 |
|
Repair and installation of machinery and equipment
|
13 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-05 | 19 |
| 2026-04 | 26 |
| 2026-03 | 28 |
| 2026-02 | 21 |
| 2026-01 | 22 |
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 | 73 |
| 54m+ | 44 |
| 15m-54m | 18 |
| 0-1m | 17 |
| Other | 8 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| India | 495,338 |
| United Arab Emirates | 358,512 |
| United States | 353,152 |
| Australia | 335,618 |
| Slovakia | 304,883 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| India | 406,737 | 88,601 | -318,136 |
| United Arab Emirates | 46,117 | 312,395 | +266,278 |
| United States | 262,318 | 90,834 | -171,484 |
| Australia | 39,843 | 295,775 | +255,932 |
| Slovakia | 304,883 | 0 | -304,883 |
| Ireland | 227,876 | 65,712 | -162,164 |
| Germany | 156,824 | 124,188 | -32,636 |
| Belgium | 155,861 | 100,153 | -55,708 |
| Israel | 256,000 | 0 | -256,000 |
| Spain | 154,424 | 42,347 | -112,077 |
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 | 41,044 |
| France | 15,123 |
| XI | 3,686 |
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 | 27,377 | 13,667 | -13,710 |
| France | 6,631 | 8,492 | +1,861 |
| XI | 0 | 3,686 | +3,686 |
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) | 1,957,139 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,595,776 |
| Air transport | 544,868 |
| Other | 59,853 |
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) | 1,350,640 | 606,499 | -744,141 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 958,579 | 637,197 | -321,382 |
| Air transport | 121,162 | 423,706 | +302,544 |
| Other | 34,008 | 25,845 | -8,163 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 984,396 |
| Southampton | 692,805 |
| London Gateway Port | 675,759 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 443,293 |
| Immingham Docks | 405,076 |
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 | 644,597 | 339,799 | -304,798 |
| Southampton | 296,559 | 396,246 | +99,687 |
| London Gateway Port | 474,001 | 201,758 | -272,243 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 80,040 | 363,253 | +283,213 |
| Immingham Docks | 351,138 | 53,938 | -297,200 |
| Liverpool Docks | 194,925 | 34,328 | -160,597 |
| Holyhead | 114,144 | 32,143 | -82,001 |
| Harwich | 0 | 135,519 | +135,519 |
| Dover | 102,632 | 25,665 | -76,967 |
| 000 | 34,008 | 25,845 | -8,163 |
Related HS codes
What this shows: Sibling or child HS codes in the same classification branch.
Quick facts
HS code: 846261
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Machines that use hydraulic power to shape or compress metal