Import/export HS code 846262: Mechanical presses
Machines that use mechanical force 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Belgium | 22,711,406 |
| United States | 4,744,356 |
| Germany | 4,063,685 |
| Italy | 1,938,901 |
| China | 962,002 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Belgium | 9,487,043 | 13,224,363 | +3,737,320 |
| United States | 3,214,410 | 1,529,946 | -1,684,464 |
| Germany | 1,865,295 | 2,198,390 | +333,095 |
| Italy | 606,265 | 1,332,636 | +726,371 |
| China | 508,044 | 453,958 | -54,086 |
| France | 176,006 | 72,969 | -103,037 |
| Netherlands | 10,944 | 125,382 | +114,438 |
| Spain | 885 | 129,498 | +128,613 |
| India | 128,603 | 0 | -128,603 |
| Taiwan | 107,047 | 6,236 | -100,811 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Belgium | 21,583,058 |
| United States | 4,737,330 |
| Germany | 3,916,303 |
| Italy | 2,970,767 |
| China | 1,186,292 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Belgium | 9,453,928 | 12,129,130 | +2,675,202 |
| United States | 3,214,410 | 1,522,920 | -1,691,490 |
| Germany | 1,817,578 | 2,098,725 | +281,147 |
| Italy | 610,534 | 2,360,233 | +1,749,699 |
| China | 510,819 | 675,473 | +164,654 |
| France | 176,006 | 0 | -176,006 |
| Spain | 0 | 129,498 | +129,498 |
| India | 128,603 | 0 | -128,603 |
| Taiwan | 107,047 | 6,236 | -100,811 |
| United Kingdom | 0 | 99,245 | +99,245 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 13 |
| West Midlands | 10 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 7 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 5 |
| Greater Manchester | 5 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 8 | 5 | -3 |
| West Midlands | 7 | 5 | -2 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 3 | 6 | +3 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 4 | 3 | -1 |
| Greater Manchester | 2 | 4 | +2 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 3 | 3 | +0 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 4 | 1 | -3 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 4 | 2 | -2 |
| Kent | 1 | 3 | +2 |
| North Wales | 3 | 1 | -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) | 26,420,643 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 6,556,116 |
| Road transport | 2,043,856 |
| Air transport | 317,878 |
| Other | 49,626 |
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) | 12,152,659 | 14,267,984 | +2,115,325 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 3,819,029 | 2,737,087 | -1,081,942 |
| Road transport | 0 | 2,043,856 | +2,043,856 |
| Air transport | 140,590 | 177,288 | +36,698 |
| Other | 49,626 | 0 | -49,626 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover | 7,651,465 |
| London | 6,295,034 |
| Liverpool Docks | 4,658,673 |
| Sharpness Docks | 4,371,446 |
| Immingham Docks | 4,328,108 |
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 | 3,478,165 | 4,173,300 | +695,135 |
| London | 5,124,488 | 1,170,546 | -3,953,942 |
| Liverpool Docks | 3,147,580 | 1,511,093 | -1,636,487 |
| Sharpness Docks | 0 | 4,371,446 | +4,371,446 |
| Immingham Docks | 3,185,208 | 1,142,900 | -2,042,308 |
| Killingholme | 0 | 2,965,005 | +2,965,005 |
| ZLC | 11,133 | 2,043,856 | +2,032,723 |
| Hull | 131,903 | 498,927 | +367,024 |
| Felixstowe | 191,082 | 325,488 | +134,406 |
| Harwich | 0 | 432,170 | +432,170 |
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
|
20 |
|
Manufacture of fabricated metal products, except machinery and equipment
|
16 |
|
Other manufacturing
|
12 |
|
Manufacture of machinery and equipment n.e.c.
|
10 |
|
Manufacture of computer, electronic and optical products
|
6 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-05 | 10 |
| 2026-04 | 12 |
| 2026-03 | 7 |
| 2026-02 | 9 |
| 2026-01 | 9 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| J.H.M.BUTT & CO.LIMITED | 29 |
| TOX-PRESSOTECHNIK LIMITED | 26 |
| FORTEX ENGINEERING LIMITED | 15 |
| APTEX LIMITED | 12 |
| BALTEC (U.K.) LIMITED | 11 |
| GLENAIR UK LIMITED | 10 |
| LEADMAKER SERVICES LIMITED | 10 |
| CABLESPEED LIMITED | 10 |
| VICTAULIC EUROPE BV | 8 |
| VICTAULIC EUROPE BV | 8 |
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+ | 24 |
| 15m-54m | 15 |
| Other | 10 |
| 0-1m | 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Brazil | 9,444,538 |
| United States | 2,213,818 |
| United Arab Emirates | 1,369,464 |
| France | 1,123,591 |
| Lithuania | 905,730 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brazil | 0 | 9,444,538 | +9,444,538 |
| United States | 1,932,895 | 280,923 | -1,651,972 |
| United Arab Emirates | 0 | 1,369,464 | +1,369,464 |
| France | 441,340 | 682,251 | +240,911 |
| Lithuania | 194,236 | 711,494 | +517,258 |
| Turkey | 582,665 | 5,306 | -577,359 |
| India | 472,049 | 92,712 | -379,337 |
| Germany | 371,293 | 92,710 | -278,583 |
| Czechia | 362,049 | 27,273 | -334,776 |
| Poland | 323,184 | 38,630 | -284,554 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Lithuania | 686,494 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lithuania | 0 | 686,494 | +686,494 |
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) | 13,972,778 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 3,808,379 |
| Air transport | 1,709,383 |
| Other | 686,494 |
| Road transport | 1,482 |
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) | 2,685,688 | 11,287,090 | +8,601,402 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 2,712,466 | 1,095,913 | -1,616,553 |
| Air transport | 1,291,579 | 417,804 | -873,775 |
| Other | 0 | 686,494 | +686,494 |
| Road transport | 0 | 1,482 | +1,482 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| London Gateway Port | 9,892,438 |
| Southampton | 3,277,517 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 2,064,473 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 892,352 |
| Immingham Docks | 825,258 |
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 | 414,433 | 9,478,005 | +9,063,572 |
| Southampton | 1,766,198 | 1,511,319 | -254,879 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 1,183,722 | 880,751 | -302,971 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 631,479 | 260,873 | -370,606 |
| Immingham Docks | 692,758 | 132,500 | -560,258 |
| 000 | 0 | 686,494 | +686,494 |
| Portsmouth | 278,905 | 200,909 | -77,996 |
| Liverpool Docks | 284,764 | 101,571 | -183,193 |
| Manchester Airport | 315,899 | 1,650 | -314,249 |
| London Stansted Airport | 210,292 | 50,508 | -159,784 |
Related HS codes
What this shows: Sibling or child HS codes in the same classification branch.
Quick facts
HS code: 846262
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Machines that use mechanical force to shape or compress metal