Import/export HS code 846269: Various presses
Presses for shaping metal that do not fall into specific categories
Why this is important if you are looking for potential customers 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Germany | 3,602,434 |
| Italy | 3,275,542 |
| Taiwan | 510,125 |
| China | 216,333 |
| United States | 60,567 |
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 | 1,565,514 | 2,036,920 | +471,406 |
| Italy | 3,086,714 | 188,828 | -2,897,886 |
| Taiwan | 0 | 510,125 | +510,125 |
| China | 19,974 | 196,359 | +176,385 |
| United States | 21,722 | 38,845 | +17,123 |
| Netherlands | 0 | 38,667 | +38,667 |
| Turkey | 0 | 37,006 | +37,006 |
| Romania | 0 | 18,827 | +18,827 |
| India | 0 | 12,558 | +12,558 |
| Denmark | 10,731 | 0 | -10,731 |
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 | 3,592,439 |
| Italy | 3,202,821 |
| Taiwan | 582,846 |
| China | 216,333 |
| United States | 93,591 |
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 | 1,558,842 | 2,033,597 | +474,755 |
| Italy | 3,013,993 | 188,828 | -2,825,165 |
| Taiwan | 72,721 | 510,125 | +437,404 |
| China | 19,974 | 196,359 | +176,385 |
| United States | 20,102 | 73,489 | +53,387 |
| Turkey | 0 | 37,006 | +37,006 |
| Romania | 0 | 18,827 | +18,827 |
| India | 0 | 12,558 | +12,558 |
| Czechia | 8,292 | 3,323 | -4,969 |
| Denmark | 10,731 | 0 | -10,731 |
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 | 4 |
| Cheshire | 3 |
| Essex | 2 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 2 |
| Northern Ireland | 2 |
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 | 2 | 4 | +2 |
| Cheshire | 0 | 3 | +3 |
| Essex | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Northern Ireland | 0 | 2 | +2 |
| North Yorkshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Inner London - West | 1 | 0 | -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) | 6,824,637 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 860,090 |
| Air transport | 131,870 |
| Other | 244 |
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) | 4,563,724 | 2,260,913 | -2,302,811 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 93,627 | 766,463 | +672,836 |
| Air transport | 55,719 | 76,151 | +20,432 |
| Other | 70 | 174 | +104 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover | 5,725,707 |
| Eurotunnel | 1,104,880 |
| Southampton | 590,715 |
| London Gateway Port | 192,283 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 54,320 |
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 | 4,149,421 | 1,576,286 | -2,573,135 |
| Eurotunnel | 410,913 | 693,967 | +283,054 |
| Southampton | 74,771 | 515,944 | +441,173 |
| London Gateway Port | 1,440 | 190,843 | +189,403 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 15,475 | 38,845 | +23,370 |
| Leeds Bradford Airport | 27,280 | 0 | -27,280 |
| Birmingham Airport | 0 | 24,911 | +24,911 |
| Felixstowe | 16,484 | 6,961 | -9,523 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 0 | 18,827 | +18,827 |
| Thamesport | 4,322 | 7,879 | +3,557 |
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 | 6 |
| Manufacture of fabricated metal products, except machinery and equipment | 5 |
| Other manufacturing | 4 |
| Activities of head offices; management consultancy activities | 3 |
| Other professional, scientific and technical activities | 3 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-03 | 5 |
| 2026-02 | 6 |
| 2026-01 | 3 |
| 2025-11 | 4 |
| 2025-10 | 5 |
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+ | 9 |
| 15m-54m | 4 |
| 0-1m | 2 |
| 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 States | 490,251 |
| Saudi Arabia | 259,091 |
| Philippines | 130,715 |
| India | 118,279 |
| New Zealand | 103,700 |
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 States | 486,845 | 3,406 | -483,439 |
| Saudi Arabia | 0 | 259,091 | +259,091 |
| Philippines | 130,715 | 0 | -130,715 |
| India | 0 | 118,279 | +118,279 |
| New Zealand | 0 | 103,700 | +103,700 |
| Poland | 101,200 | 0 | -101,200 |
| Spain | 51,092 | 9,110 | -41,982 |
| Israel | 0 | 41,056 | +41,056 |
| Ivory Coast | 32,660 | 0 | -32,660 |
| Germany | 7,388 | 25,000 | +17,612 |
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) | 1,201,252 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 269,859 |
| Air transport | 170,139 |
| Road transport | 4,344 |
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) | 669,449 | 531,803 | -137,646 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 169,482 | 100,377 | -69,105 |
| Air transport | 36,529 | 133,610 | +97,081 |
| Road transport | 4,344 | 0 | -4,344 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Southampton | 618,360 |
| Grangemouth Docks | 259,091 |
| London Gateway Port | 138,898 |
| Felixstowe | 131,715 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 116,041 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Southampton | 488,133 | 130,227 | -357,906 |
| Grangemouth Docks | 0 | 259,091 | +259,091 |
| London Gateway Port | 17,941 | 120,957 | +103,016 |
| Felixstowe | 130,715 | 1,000 | -129,715 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 18,434 | 97,607 | +79,173 |
| Harwich | 103,048 | 0 | -103,048 |
| East Midlands Airport | 30,630 | 53,098 | +22,468 |
| Newhaven | 48,000 | 0 | -48,000 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 3,724 | 40,008 | +36,284 |
| London | 32,660 | 0 | -32,660 |
Related HS codes
What this shows: Sibling or child HS codes in the same classification branch.
Quick facts
HS code: 846269
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Presses for shaping metal that do not fall into specific categories