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 | 7,092,409 |
| China | 3,835,757 |
| Germany | 3,228,586 |
| Belgium | 1,778,994 |
| 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 | 2,820,844 | 4,271,565 | +1,450,721 |
| China | 2,253,500 | 1,582,257 | -671,243 |
| Germany | 2,468,997 | 759,589 | -1,709,408 |
| Belgium | 309,035 | 1,469,959 | +1,160,924 |
| Taiwan | 4,857 | 1,648,018 | +1,643,161 |
| Turkey | 256,547 | 1,093,599 | +837,052 |
| Switzerland | 920,215 | 315,091 | -605,124 |
| United States | 399,535 | 610,222 | +210,687 |
| Netherlands | 130,248 | 509,211 | +378,963 |
| France | 155,560 | 482,206 | +326,646 |
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 | 7,508,590 |
| China | 4,214,076 |
| Germany | 3,091,816 |
| Taiwan | 1,684,446 |
| Turkey | 1,350,146 |
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 | 2,736,241 | 4,772,349 | +2,036,108 |
| China | 2,372,073 | 1,842,003 | -530,070 |
| Germany | 2,394,538 | 697,278 | -1,697,260 |
| Taiwan | 15,640 | 1,668,806 | +1,653,166 |
| Turkey | 256,547 | 1,093,599 | +837,052 |
| Belgium | 6,201 | 1,307,656 | +1,301,455 |
| Switzerland | 920,215 | 315,091 | -605,124 |
| United States | 403,197 | 602,226 | +199,029 |
| France | 411,250 | 378,146 | -33,104 |
| Portugal | 5,877 | 416,865 | +410,988 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| West Midlands | 18 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 13 |
| Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear | 13 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 12 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 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 | 12 | 10 | -2 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 8 | 10 | +2 |
| Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear | 9 | 6 | -3 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 5 | 8 | +3 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 8 | 7 | -1 |
| North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset | 9 | 6 | -3 |
| West Yorkshire | 6 | 7 | +1 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 8 | 5 | -3 |
| South East Wales | 8 | 5 | -3 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 4 | 7 | +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) | 13,424,813 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 8,330,543 |
| Air transport | 1,923,353 |
| Road transport | 746,731 |
| Other | 36,589 |
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) | 6,775,338 | 6,649,475 | -125,863 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 2,774,949 | 5,555,594 | +2,780,645 |
| Air transport | 911,490 | 1,011,863 | +100,373 |
| Road transport | 53,774 | 692,957 | +639,183 |
| Other | 27,026 | 9,563 | -17,463 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover | 9,136,389 |
| Felixstowe | 3,418,814 |
| Southampton | 2,902,974 |
| Immingham Docks | 1,330,050 |
| Eurotunnel | 1,137,965 |
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 | 3,994,089 | 5,142,300 | +1,148,211 |
| Felixstowe | 1,208,171 | 2,210,643 | +1,002,472 |
| Southampton | 1,684,296 | 1,218,678 | -465,618 |
| Immingham Docks | 416,661 | 913,389 | +496,728 |
| Eurotunnel | 418,154 | 719,811 | +301,657 |
| ZLC | 70,998 | 1,034,448 | +963,450 |
| Killingholme | 0 | 795,517 | +795,517 |
| London Gateway Port | 361,104 | 165,692 | -195,412 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 419,530 | 95,894 | -323,636 |
| East Midlands Airport | 296,413 | 203,677 | -92,736 |
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 | 60 |
| Manufacture of fabricated metal products, except machinery and equipment | 33 |
| Manufacture of machinery and equipment n.e.c. | 33 |
| Other manufacturing | 21 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 19 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-04 | 17 |
| 2026-03 | 21 |
| 2026-02 | 28 |
| 2026-01 | 20 |
| 2025-12 | 14 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| TOOLEX LIMITED | 40 |
| METPRO LIMITED | 40 |
| METPRO LIMITED | 40 |
| METPRO LIMITED | 40 |
| GRANIT PARTS LIMITED PARTNERSHIP | 35 |
| PARKER HANNIFIN LIMITED | 29 |
| SIC MARKING LTD | 26 |
| BLACK & DECKER | 26 |
| SYKES-PICKAVANT LIMITED | 25 |
| SPIROL INDUSTRIES LIMITED | 22 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 110 |
| 54m+ | 81 |
| 15m-54m | 34 |
| Other | 18 |
| 0-1m | 17 |
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 | 5,774,712 |
| France | 2,029,403 |
| China | 1,403,783 |
| Germany | 1,179,535 |
| Norway | 1,130,210 |
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 | 2,364,015 | 3,410,697 | +1,046,682 |
| France | 1,874,255 | 155,148 | -1,719,107 |
| China | 1,349,027 | 54,756 | -1,294,271 |
| Germany | 509,596 | 669,939 | +160,343 |
| Norway | 1,123,288 | 6,922 | -1,116,366 |
| Poland | 81,281 | 976,160 | +894,879 |
| Romania | 295,229 | 734,803 | +439,574 |
| India | 557,031 | 440,456 | -116,575 |
| Spain | 576,990 | 321,783 | -255,207 |
| Japan | 765,364 | 31,215 | -734,149 |
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 |
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 |
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) | 9,266,577 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 9,096,563 |
| Air transport | 2,034,917 |
| Road transport | 9,623 |
| Other | 1,626 |
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) | 5,387,247 | 3,879,330 | -1,507,917 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 5,616,984 | 3,479,579 | -2,137,405 |
| Air transport | 1,077,844 | 957,073 | -120,771 |
| Road transport | 9,623 | 0 | -9,623 |
| Other | 0 | 1,626 | +1,626 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 6,206,070 |
| Southampton | 4,639,250 |
| London Gateway Port | 3,236,665 |
| Immingham Docks | 1,271,161 |
| Dover | 850,410 |
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 | 3,195,608 | 3,010,462 | -185,146 |
| Southampton | 1,839,614 | 2,799,636 | +960,022 |
| London Gateway Port | 2,662,324 | 574,341 | -2,087,983 |
| Immingham Docks | 1,218,534 | 52,627 | -1,165,907 |
| Dover | 521,200 | 329,210 | -191,990 |
| East Midlands Airport | 404,648 | 432,213 | +27,565 |
| Felixstowe | 778,255 | 5,189 | -773,066 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 379,814 | 179,523 | -200,291 |
| Liverpool Docks | 99,145 | 401,230 | +302,085 |
| 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