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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Switzerland | 1,650,933 |
| Italy | 1,255,572 |
| China | 1,206,966 |
| Germany | 1,084,318 |
| Netherlands | 871,659 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Switzerland | 1,185 | 1,649,748 | +1,648,563 |
| Italy | 378,076 | 877,496 | +499,420 |
| China | 265,916 | 941,050 | +675,134 |
| Germany | 718,704 | 365,614 | -353,090 |
| Netherlands | 599,842 | 271,817 | -328,025 |
| France | 10,090 | 383,810 | +373,720 |
| Austria | 0 | 314,926 | +314,926 |
| Japan | 32,322 | 176,200 | +143,878 |
| Greece | 0 | 104,581 | +104,581 |
| United States | 20,767 | 35,477 | +14,710 |
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 | 2,090,225 |
| Switzerland | 1,648,002 |
| China | 1,287,033 |
| Germany | 863,618 |
| Netherlands | 467,786 |
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 | 497,655 | 1,592,570 | +1,094,915 |
| Switzerland | 0 | 1,648,002 | +1,648,002 |
| China | 276,498 | 1,010,535 | +734,037 |
| Germany | 732,307 | 131,311 | -600,996 |
| Netherlands | 467,786 | 0 | -467,786 |
| Japan | 31,027 | 355,624 | +324,597 |
| Austria | 0 | 314,926 | +314,926 |
| United States | 20,767 | 53,193 | +32,426 |
| United Kingdom | 12,796 | 29,528 | +16,732 |
| South Korea | 40,360 | 0 | -40,360 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| West Midlands | 9 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 4 |
| Greater Manchester | 4 |
| West Yorkshire | 4 |
| Cheshire | 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 | 7 | 6 | -1 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 1 | 3 | +2 |
| Greater Manchester | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| West Yorkshire | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Cheshire | 3 | 2 | -1 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| Mid and South West Wales | 3 | 0 | -3 |
| South East Wales | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| Kent | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Lancashire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
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) | 3,357,622 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,915,422 |
| Road transport | 1,648,002 |
| Air transport | 423,881 |
| 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) | 1,154,249 | 2,203,373 | +1,049,124 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 815,183 | 1,100,239 | +285,056 |
| Road transport | 0 | 1,648,002 | +1,648,002 |
| Air transport | 203,215 | 220,666 | +17,451 |
| Other | 59 | 0 | -59 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover | 2,447,286 |
| ZLC | 1,648,002 |
| Felixstowe | 965,749 |
| Southampton | 492,586 |
| 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 | 716,310 | 1,730,976 | +1,014,666 |
| ZLC | 0 | 1,648,002 | +1,648,002 |
| Felixstowe | 560,545 | 405,204 | -155,341 |
| Southampton | 150,915 | 341,671 | +190,756 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 374,227 | 0 | -374,227 |
| London Gateway Port | 0 | 263,065 | +263,065 |
| Harwich | 33,334 | 198,830 | +165,496 |
| London Stansted Airport | 118,202 | 103,336 | -14,866 |
| Eurotunnel | 14,806 | 159,979 | +145,173 |
| Immingham Docks | 36,141 | 77,716 | +41,575 |
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 | 16 |
| Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 13 |
| Manufacture of machinery and equipment n.e.c. | 8 |
| 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 |
|---|---|
| 2026-04 | 2 |
| 2026-03 | 2 |
| 2026-02 | 6 |
| 2026-01 | 1 |
| 2025-12 | 2 |
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 | 25 |
| 54m+ | 14 |
| 15m-54m | 6 |
| 0-1m | 3 |
| 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 | 592,774 |
| Spain | 539,856 |
| Italy | 503,932 |
| Turkey | 398,493 |
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 | 275,404 | 317,370 | +41,966 |
| Spain | 280,118 | 259,738 | -20,380 |
| Italy | 140,667 | 363,265 | +222,598 |
| Turkey | 188,809 | 209,684 | +20,875 |
| United States | 127,169 | 267,879 | +140,710 |
| France | 173,773 | 130,578 | -43,195 |
| Germany | 211,698 | 58,998 | -152,700 |
| India | 159,535 | 106,415 | -53,120 |
| Bangladesh | 249,069 | 0 | -249,069 |
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) | 4,217,965 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 2,079,240 |
| Air transport | 1,993,138 |
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) | 1,358,918 | 2,859,047 | +1,500,129 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,189,293 | 889,947 | -299,346 |
| Air transport | 1,082,685 | 910,453 | -172,232 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 3,520,036 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 1,150,281 |
| London Gateway Port | 857,489 |
| Southampton | 554,409 |
| East Midlands Airport | 506,163 |
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 | 1,091,465 | 2,428,571 | +1,337,106 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 603,636 | 546,645 | -56,991 |
| London Gateway Port | 663,805 | 193,684 | -470,121 |
| Southampton | 113,042 | 441,367 | +328,325 |
| East Midlands Airport | 305,680 | 200,483 | -105,197 |
| Portsmouth | 206,055 | 252,559 | +46,504 |
| Liverpool Docks | 328,219 | 76,675 | -251,544 |
| Immingham Docks | 23,629 | 129,249 | +105,620 |
| ZLC | 38,296 | 108,041 | +69,745 |
| Felixstowe | 34,789 | 94,780 | +59,991 |
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