Import/export HS code 846390: Various metalworking machines
Machines for shaping metal that do not fit into specific 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Germany | 4,557,783 |
| Italy | 1,822,473 |
| Switzerland | 1,671,443 |
| France | 1,205,605 |
| China | 1,179,290 |
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 | 1,774,264 | 2,783,519 | +1,009,255 |
| Italy | 633,264 | 1,189,209 | +555,945 |
| Switzerland | 545,275 | 1,126,168 | +580,893 |
| France | 791,607 | 413,998 | -377,609 |
| China | 514,695 | 664,595 | +149,900 |
| Netherlands | 724,027 | 345,723 | -378,304 |
| Turkey | 11,263 | 509,111 | +497,848 |
| United States | 259,144 | 176,995 | -82,149 |
| Taiwan | 254,280 | 55,409 | -198,871 |
| Poland | 47,139 | 159,243 | +112,104 |
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 | 4,463,918 |
| Italy | 2,614,551 |
| China | 2,196,477 |
| France | 802,720 |
| Switzerland | 646,566 |
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 | 1,796,898 | 2,667,020 | +870,122 |
| Italy | 1,345,332 | 1,269,219 | -76,113 |
| China | 657,919 | 1,538,558 | +880,639 |
| France | 756,722 | 45,998 | -710,724 |
| Switzerland | 256,966 | 389,600 | +132,634 |
| Turkey | 13,787 | 616,984 | +603,197 |
| United States | 315,145 | 183,452 | -131,693 |
| South Korea | 213,289 | 217,296 | +4,007 |
| Taiwan | 254,280 | 52,787 | -201,493 |
| Japan | 56,826 | 112,363 | +55,537 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| West Midlands | 11 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 10 |
| Essex | 10 |
| Inner London - West | 10 |
| Greater Manchester | 8 |
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 | 8 | 7 | -1 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 6 | 5 | -1 |
| Essex | 6 | 7 | +1 |
| Inner London - West | 8 | 3 | -5 |
| Greater Manchester | 3 | 5 | +2 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 6 | 3 | -3 |
| Cheshire | 5 | 5 | +0 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 4 | 4 | +0 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 4 | 3 | -1 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 3 | 4 | +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) | 8,987,360 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 2,296,480 |
| Air transport | 1,311,164 |
| Road transport | 1,080,052 |
| Other | 190,315 |
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) | 4,075,149 | 4,912,211 | +837,062 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 997,277 | 1,299,203 | +301,926 |
| Air transport | 627,487 | 683,677 | +56,190 |
| Road transport | 387,891 | 692,161 | +304,270 |
| Other | 44,664 | 145,651 | +100,987 |
| Rail transport | 0 | 10,178 | +10,178 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover | 3,908,527 |
| Felixstowe | 2,295,274 |
| ZLC | 1,504,147 |
| Immingham Docks | 1,402,198 |
| Eurotunnel | 849,043 |
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 | 1,682,535 | 2,225,992 | +543,457 |
| Felixstowe | 555,185 | 1,740,089 | +1,184,904 |
| ZLC | 508,165 | 995,982 | +487,817 |
| Immingham Docks | 1,000,528 | 401,670 | -598,858 |
| Eurotunnel | 641,337 | 207,706 | -433,631 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 303,075 | 363,034 | +59,959 |
| Southampton | 295,394 | 219,878 | -75,516 |
| East Midlands Airport | 226,243 | 139,989 | -86,254 |
| Thamesport | 176,477 | 165,718 | -10,759 |
| Purfleet | 80,308 | 260,796 | +180,488 |
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 | 41 |
| Manufacture of fabricated metal products, except machinery and equipment | 32 |
| Manufacture of machinery and equipment n.e.c. | 22 |
| Repair and installation of machinery and equipment | 12 |
| Other manufacturing | 11 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-04 | 15 |
| 2026-03 | 12 |
| 2026-02 | 8 |
| 2026-01 | 12 |
| 2025-12 | 11 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| J.S.T. (U.K.) LIMITED | 110 |
| THE TOOL CONNECTION LIMITED | 57 |
| SHORT BROTHERS PLC | 40 |
| BALTEC (U.K.) LIMITED | 37 |
| FLUID SYSTEM TECHNOLOGIES (SCOTLAND) LIMITED | 32 |
| GREEN FLUID SYSTEMS LIMITED | 23 |
| MFST LIMITED | 22 |
| STAUFF UK LIMITED | 21 |
| PROFINS LIMITED | 18 |
| ALUNET SYSTEMS LIMITED | 17 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 71 |
| 54m+ | 56 |
| 15m-54m | 23 |
| 0-1m | 19 |
| Other | 8 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| China | 4,099,875 |
| Netherlands | 3,546,272 |
| United States | 2,682,003 |
| Turkey | 2,663,567 |
| Mexico | 2,450,953 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| China | 1,274,894 | 2,824,981 | +1,550,087 |
| Netherlands | 3,364,140 | 182,132 | -3,182,008 |
| United States | 1,318,357 | 1,363,646 | +45,289 |
| Turkey | 286,713 | 2,376,854 | +2,090,141 |
| Mexico | 2,436,205 | 14,748 | -2,421,457 |
| South Korea | 1,314,162 | 695,713 | -618,449 |
| India | 197,185 | 1,469,727 | +1,272,542 |
| Germany | 453,042 | 857,700 | +404,658 |
| Hungary | 429,460 | 717,598 | +288,138 |
| France | 103,625 | 476,118 | +372,493 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Spain | 41,180 |
| Taiwan | 589 |
| China | 122 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spain | 0 | 41,180 | +41,180 |
| Taiwan | 301 | 288 | -13 |
| China | 55 | 67 | +12 |
Export volume by transport
What this shows: Export value by transport mode used to ship goods from the UK.
Top 5 values
| Transport | £ |
|---|---|
| Air transport | 11,096,187 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 8,677,249 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 6,758,807 |
| Other | 41,891 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air transport | 5,531,352 | 5,564,835 | +33,483 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 5,482,740 | 3,194,509 | -2,288,231 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 2,293,290 | 4,465,517 | +2,172,227 |
| Other | 356 | 41,535 | +41,179 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| London Heathrow Airport | 6,725,732 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 3,219,384 |
| Immingham Docks | 2,851,650 |
| Felixstowe | 2,773,190 |
| Manchester Airport | 2,644,155 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| London Heathrow Airport | 2,983,165 | 3,742,567 | +759,402 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 1,503,145 | 1,716,239 | +213,094 |
| Immingham Docks | 2,622,894 | 228,756 | -2,394,138 |
| Felixstowe | 300,382 | 2,472,808 | +2,172,426 |
| Manchester Airport | 1,697,792 | 946,363 | -751,429 |
| Southampton | 204,811 | 1,670,780 | +1,465,969 |
| Dover | 611,047 | 1,221,168 | +610,121 |
| London Gateway Port | 1,596,609 | 189,710 | -1,406,899 |
| East Midlands Airport | 553,396 | 405,953 | -147,443 |
| London | 673,261 | 1,335 | -671,926 |
Quick facts
HS code: 846390
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Machines for shaping metal that do not fit into specific categories