Import/export HS code 846330: Machines for working wire
Machines designed to shape, cut, or bend metal wire
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Germany | 1,758,351 |
| Switzerland | 1,650,933 |
| New Zealand | 1,455,230 |
| China | 1,110,628 |
| Italy | 1,076,838 |
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 | 1,742,190 | 16,161 | -1,726,029 |
| Switzerland | 1,185 | 1,649,748 | +1,648,563 |
| New Zealand | 1,455,230 | 0 | -1,455,230 |
| China | 303,500 | 807,128 | +503,628 |
| Italy | 513,714 | 563,124 | +49,410 |
| Netherlands | 132,056 | 540,773 | +408,717 |
| France | 10,090 | 383,810 | +373,720 |
| Austria | 0 | 314,926 | +314,926 |
| Japan | 32,322 | 176,200 | +143,878 |
| Cyprus | 43,889 | 0 | -43,889 |
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 | 1,721,073 |
| Switzerland | 1,648,002 |
| Italy | 1,620,947 |
| New Zealand | 1,455,230 |
| China | 1,132,355 |
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 | 1,710,974 | 10,099 | -1,700,875 |
| Switzerland | 0 | 1,648,002 | +1,648,002 |
| Italy | 675,468 | 945,479 | +270,011 |
| New Zealand | 1,455,230 | 0 | -1,455,230 |
| China | 315,742 | 816,613 | +500,871 |
| Netherlands | 0 | 467,786 | +467,786 |
| Austria | 0 | 314,926 | +314,926 |
| Japan | 31,027 | 231,471 | +200,444 |
| United States | 32,016 | 25,455 | -6,561 |
| United Kingdom | 24,152 | 29,528 | +5,376 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| West Midlands | 9 |
| Greater Manchester | 4 |
| Cheshire | 3 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 3 |
| Kent | 3 |
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 | 6 | 5 | -1 |
| Greater Manchester | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Cheshire | 3 | 2 | -1 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| Kent | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| Mid and South West Wales | 3 | 0 | -3 |
| South East Wales | 0 | 3 | +3 |
| West Yorkshire | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 1 | 2 | +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) | 3,562,910 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 3,284,906 |
| Road transport | 1,648,002 |
| Air transport | 427,575 |
| Other | 59 |
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) | 2,119,214 | 1,443,696 | -675,518 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,944,162 | 1,340,744 | -603,418 |
| Road transport | 0 | 1,648,002 | +1,648,002 |
| Air transport | 317,324 | 110,251 | -207,073 |
| Other | 59 | 0 | -59 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover | 2,885,917 |
| Southampton | 1,947,052 |
| ZLC | 1,648,002 |
| Felixstowe | 942,464 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 374,227 |
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 | 1,715,778 | 1,170,139 | -545,639 |
| Southampton | 1,606,145 | 340,907 | -1,265,238 |
| ZLC | 0 | 1,648,002 | +1,648,002 |
| Felixstowe | 161,648 | 780,816 | +619,168 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 374,227 | 0 | -374,227 |
| London Gateway Port | 43,889 | 252,875 | +208,986 |
| London Stansted Airport | 225,332 | 44,867 | -180,465 |
| Eurotunnel | 15,379 | 162,050 | +146,671 |
| East Midlands Airport | 17,627 | 54,363 | +36,736 |
| Immingham Docks | 36,141 | 17,716 | -18,425 |
Importer companies by SIC division
What this shows: Industry breakdown (SIC divisions) of importing companies.
Top 5 values
| SIC | Companies |
|---|---|
| Manufacture of fabricated metal products, except machinery and equipment | 15 |
| Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 11 |
| Manufacture of machinery and equipment n.e.c. | 7 |
| Manufacture of basic metals | 5 |
| Architectural and engineering activities; technical testing and analysis | 2 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 1 |
| 2025-11 | 7 |
| 2025-10 | 7 |
| 2025-09 | 3 |
| 2025-08 | 1 |
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 | 22 |
| 54m+ | 14 |
| 0-1m | 4 |
| 15m-54m | 4 |
| Other | 3 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Luxembourg | 1,291,500 |
| Mexico | 914,044 |
| Spain | 533,651 |
| United States | 381,252 |
| Turkey | 374,220 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Luxembourg | 0 | 1,291,500 | +1,291,500 |
| Mexico | 579,455 | 334,589 | -244,866 |
| Spain | 276,215 | 257,436 | -18,779 |
| United States | 178,950 | 202,302 | +23,352 |
| Turkey | 176,729 | 197,491 | +20,762 |
| France | 245,078 | 66,672 | -178,406 |
| Italy | 139,197 | 166,058 | +26,861 |
| Germany | 187,988 | 80,353 | -107,635 |
| Bangladesh | 249,069 | 0 | -249,069 |
| Trinidad and Tobago | 243,877 | 0 | -243,877 |
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) | 3,872,897 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 2,326,987 |
| Air transport | 1,848,945 |
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) | 1,369,235 | 2,503,662 | +1,134,427 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,494,802 | 832,185 | -662,617 |
| Air transport | 1,146,423 | 702,522 | -443,901 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 3,161,936 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 999,401 |
| London Gateway Port | 745,548 |
| Southampton | 623,934 |
| East Midlands Airport | 510,462 |
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 | 1,113,582 | 2,048,354 | +934,772 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 639,216 | 360,185 | -279,031 |
| London Gateway Port | 644,609 | 100,939 | -543,670 |
| Southampton | 206,897 | 417,037 | +210,140 |
| East Midlands Airport | 283,508 | 226,954 | -56,554 |
| Portsmouth | 206,055 | 252,559 | +46,504 |
| Felixstowe | 344,789 | 74,943 | -269,846 |
| Liverpool Docks | 249,069 | 155,825 | -93,244 |
| Immingham Docks | 21,347 | 140,472 | +119,125 |
| London | 826 | 95,838 | +95,012 |
Quick facts
HS code: 846330
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Machines designed to shape, cut, or bend metal wire