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 | 6,742,875 |
| China | 3,812,495 |
| Germany | 2,801,003 |
| 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 | 2,454,670 | 4,288,205 | +1,833,535 |
| China | 2,541,046 | 1,271,449 | -1,269,597 |
| Germany | 2,260,804 | 540,199 | -1,720,605 |
| Belgium | 333,833 | 1,443,869 | +1,110,036 |
| Taiwan | 1,499,414 | 153,461 | -1,345,953 |
| Turkey | 237,614 | 1,107,818 | +870,204 |
| Switzerland | 1,235,306 | 1,710 | -1,233,596 |
| United States | 285,112 | 585,839 | +300,727 |
| Netherlands | 145,087 | 493,307 | +348,220 |
| France | 156,460 | 471,044 | +314,584 |
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 | 7,153,516 |
| China | 4,188,545 |
| Germany | 2,657,144 |
| Taiwan | 1,683,154 |
| Turkey | 1,345,432 |
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 | 2,370,067 | 4,783,449 | +2,413,382 |
| China | 2,676,867 | 1,511,678 | -1,165,189 |
| Germany | 2,161,175 | 495,969 | -1,665,206 |
| Taiwan | 1,513,723 | 169,431 | -1,344,292 |
| Turkey | 237,614 | 1,107,818 | +870,204 |
| Belgium | 11,155 | 1,302,702 | +1,291,547 |
| Switzerland | 1,235,306 | 1,710 | -1,233,596 |
| United States | 288,798 | 576,338 | +287,540 |
| France | 407,332 | 371,802 | -35,530 |
| Finland | 886 | 494,992 | +494,106 |
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 | 9 | -4 |
| 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 | 9 | 5 | -4 |
| 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) | 13,265,076 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 8,145,230 |
| Air transport | 1,821,476 |
| 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) | 6,522,339 | 6,742,737 | +220,398 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 4,418,234 | 3,726,996 | -691,238 |
| Air transport | 960,891 | 860,585 | -100,306 |
| 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 | 8,662,415 |
| Felixstowe | 3,394,193 |
| Southampton | 2,903,774 |
| Immingham Docks | 1,952,648 |
| Eurotunnel | 1,135,693 |
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 | 3,670,868 | 4,991,547 | +1,320,679 |
| Felixstowe | 2,793,221 | 600,972 | -2,192,249 |
| Southampton | 1,859,092 | 1,044,682 | -814,410 |
| Immingham Docks | 465,383 | 1,487,265 | +1,021,882 |
| Eurotunnel | 426,863 | 708,830 | +281,967 |
| ZLC | 386,089 | 719,357 | +333,268 |
| Killingholme | 0 | 795,517 | +795,517 |
| London Gateway Port | 379,191 | 146,984 | -232,207 |
| East Midlands Airport | 316,602 | 141,128 | -175,474 |
| Hull | 330,944 | 112,783 | -218,161 |
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
|
55 |
|
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
|
15 |
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 | 106 |
| 54m+ | 80 |
| 15m-54m | 31 |
| Other | 17 |
| 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 | 5,654,157 |
| China | 1,402,537 |
| France | 1,381,056 |
| Germany | 1,167,894 |
| Norway | 1,133,107 |
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 | 2,287,559 | 3,366,598 | +1,079,039 |
| China | 1,355,028 | 47,509 | -1,307,519 |
| France | 1,228,520 | 152,536 | -1,075,984 |
| Germany | 559,748 | 608,146 | +48,398 |
| Norway | 1,125,925 | 7,182 | -1,118,743 |
| Poland | 62,035 | 976,160 | +914,125 |
| Romania | 165,703 | 757,671 | +591,968 |
| Japan | 765,683 | 28,520 | -737,163 |
| Croatia | 0 | 726,136 | +726,136 |
| India | 310,102 | 384,385 | +74,283 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 9,061,433 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 8,472,653 |
| Air transport | 1,919,448 |
| 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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 4,900,582 | 4,160,851 | -739,731 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 4,257,180 | 4,215,473 | -41,707 |
| Air transport | 1,124,978 | 794,470 | -330,508 |
| 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 | 6,061,566 |
| Southampton | 4,631,392 |
| London Gateway Port | 2,668,665 |
| Immingham Docks | 1,251,888 |
| Dover | 822,657 |
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 | 2,280,988 | 3,780,578 | +1,499,590 |
| Southampton | 1,914,789 | 2,716,603 | +801,814 |
| London Gateway Port | 2,105,074 | 563,591 | -1,541,483 |
| Immingham Docks | 1,199,261 | 52,627 | -1,146,634 |
| Dover | 515,478 | 307,179 | -208,299 |
| East Midlands Airport | 466,503 | 349,544 | -116,959 |
| Felixstowe | 766,864 | 5,189 | -761,675 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 319,720 | 160,197 | -159,523 |
| Liverpool Docks | 93,124 | 385,440 | +292,316 |
| Grangemouth Docks | 0 | 392,308 | +392,308 |
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