Import/export HS code 846290: Various metalworking machines
Machines for working metal that do not fit into other categories
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Italy | 6,955,526 |
| China | 3,846,822 |
| Germany | 2,918,676 |
| Belgium | 1,777,702 |
| Taiwan | 1,652,875 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Italy | 2,662,401 | 4,293,125 | +1,630,724 |
| China | 2,329,135 | 1,517,687 | -811,448 |
| Germany | 2,314,650 | 604,026 | -1,710,624 |
| Belgium | 318,822 | 1,458,880 | +1,140,058 |
| Taiwan | 1,499,414 | 153,461 | -1,345,953 |
| Turkey | 214,914 | 1,131,618 | +916,704 |
| Switzerland | 920,215 | 316,801 | -603,414 |
| United States | 274,699 | 608,111 | +333,412 |
| Netherlands | 144,434 | 495,025 | +350,591 |
| France | 157,619 | 480,147 | +322,528 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Italy | 7,366,167 |
| China | 4,226,902 |
| Germany | 2,776,866 |
| Taiwan | 1,683,154 |
| Turkey | 1,346,532 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Italy | 2,577,798 | 4,788,369 | +2,210,571 |
| China | 2,450,937 | 1,775,965 | -674,972 |
| Germany | 2,234,776 | 542,090 | -1,692,686 |
| Taiwan | 1,510,964 | 172,190 | -1,338,774 |
| Turkey | 214,914 | 1,131,618 | +916,704 |
| Belgium | 7,913 | 1,305,944 | +1,298,031 |
| Switzerland | 920,215 | 316,801 | -603,414 |
| United States | 278,361 | 598,634 | +320,273 |
| France | 411,250 | 378,146 | -33,104 |
| Finland | 0 | 495,878 | +495,878 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| West Midlands | 19 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 13 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 12 |
| Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear | 12 |
| West Yorkshire | 12 |
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 | 13 | 10 | -3 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 10 | 7 | -3 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 7 | 6 | -1 |
| Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear | 9 | 6 | -3 |
| West Yorkshire | 6 | 7 | +1 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 6 | 7 | +1 |
| North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset | 8 | 6 | -2 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 9 | 3 | -6 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 7 | 6 | -1 |
| Kent | 7 | 4 | -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) | 13,610,829 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 8,207,475 |
| Air transport | 1,853,695 |
| Road transport | 746,731 |
| Other | 39,875 |
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) | 6,501,959 | 7,108,870 | +606,911 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 4,224,818 | 3,982,657 | -242,161 |
| Air transport | 884,602 | 969,093 | +84,491 |
| Road transport | 53,774 | 692,957 | +639,183 |
| Other | 26,775 | 13,100 | -13,675 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover | 8,970,898 |
| Felixstowe | 3,424,154 |
| Southampton | 2,908,074 |
| Immingham Docks | 1,952,648 |
| Eurotunnel | 1,142,422 |
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 | 3,960,110 | 5,010,788 | +1,050,678 |
| Felixstowe | 2,754,173 | 669,981 | -2,084,192 |
| Southampton | 1,685,283 | 1,222,791 | -462,492 |
| Immingham Docks | 462,488 | 1,490,160 | +1,027,672 |
| Eurotunnel | 433,592 | 708,830 | +275,238 |
| ZLC | 70,998 | 1,034,448 | +963,450 |
| Killingholme | 0 | 795,517 | +795,517 |
| London Gateway Port | 378,801 | 149,998 | -228,803 |
| East Midlands Airport | 280,314 | 184,992 | -95,322 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 243,948 | 205,156 | -38,792 |
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
|
59 |
|
Manufacture of fabricated metal products, except machinery and equipment
|
32 |
|
Manufacture of machinery and equipment n.e.c.
|
31 |
|
Other manufacturing
|
21 |
|
Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles
|
17 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-05 | 19 |
| 2026-04 | 17 |
| 2026-03 | 21 |
| 2026-02 | 28 |
| 2026-01 | 20 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| METPRO LIMITED | 41 |
| METPRO LIMITED | 41 |
| METPRO LIMITED | 41 |
| TOOLEX LIMITED | 40 |
| GRANIT PARTS LIMITED PARTNERSHIP | 35 |
| PARKER HANNIFIN LIMITED | 30 |
| SIC MARKING LTD | 26 |
| BLACK & DECKER | 26 |
| SYKES-PICKAVANT LIMITED | 25 |
| SPIROL INDUSTRIES LIMITED | 23 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 108 |
| 54m+ | 80 |
| 15m-54m | 34 |
| Other | 18 |
| 0-1m | 15 |
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 | 5,696,984 |
| France | 2,028,735 |
| China | 1,407,681 |
| Germany | 1,197,227 |
| Norway | 1,134,210 |
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 | 2,285,742 | 3,411,242 | +1,125,500 |
| France | 1,871,720 | 157,015 | -1,714,705 |
| China | 1,360,172 | 47,509 | -1,312,663 |
| Germany | 510,882 | 686,345 | +175,463 |
| Norway | 1,127,028 | 7,182 | -1,119,846 |
| Poland | 81,281 | 976,160 | +894,879 |
| Romania | 295,229 | 758,871 | +463,642 |
| Spain | 576,990 | 321,783 | -255,207 |
| Japan | 765,683 | 28,520 | -737,163 |
| Croatia | 0 | 726,136 | +726,136 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Dominica | 1,626 |
| China | 36 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dominica | 0 | 1,626 | +1,626 |
| China | 0 | 36 | +36 |
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) | 9,905,967 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 9,098,156 |
| Air transport | 1,973,503 |
| Road transport | 9,623 |
| Other | 1,662 |
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) | 5,617,792 | 4,288,175 | -1,329,617 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 4,831,530 | 4,266,626 | -564,904 |
| Air transport | 1,050,736 | 922,767 | -127,969 |
| Road transport | 9,623 | 0 | -9,623 |
| Other | 0 | 1,662 | +1,662 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 7,017,503 |
| Southampton | 4,646,521 |
| London Gateway Port | 2,668,665 |
| Immingham Docks | 1,261,511 |
| Dover | 870,742 |
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 | 3,212,548 | 3,804,955 | +592,407 |
| Southampton | 1,841,183 | 2,805,338 | +964,155 |
| London Gateway Port | 2,103,824 | 564,841 | -1,538,983 |
| Immingham Docks | 1,208,884 | 52,627 | -1,156,257 |
| Dover | 518,429 | 352,313 | -166,116 |
| East Midlands Airport | 428,940 | 420,549 | -8,391 |
| Felixstowe | 766,864 | 5,189 | -761,675 |
| Liverpool Docks | 97,825 | 401,230 | +303,405 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 317,269 | 162,648 | -154,621 |
| Portsmouth | 419,669 | 0 | -419,669 |
Related HS codes
What this shows: Sibling or child HS codes in the same classification branch.
Quick facts
HS code: 846290
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Machines for working metal that do not fit into other categories