Import/export HS code 846620: Work holders
Devices used to hold workpieces in place during machining
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 | 30,683,946 |
| United States | 24,672,244 |
| Japan | 11,155,328 |
| China | 9,189,918 |
| France | 5,257,181 |
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 | 17,044,737 | 13,639,209 | -3,405,528 |
| United States | 14,980,316 | 9,691,928 | -5,288,388 |
| Japan | 7,604,134 | 3,551,194 | -4,052,940 |
| China | 3,832,830 | 5,357,088 | +1,524,258 |
| France | 2,159,768 | 3,097,413 | +937,645 |
| Italy | 2,246,534 | 1,249,054 | -997,480 |
| Switzerland | 1,932,760 | 1,543,776 | -388,984 |
| Poland | 1,243,024 | 1,248,957 | +5,933 |
| Austria | 1,794,992 | 194,820 | -1,600,172 |
| Taiwan | 1,156,325 | 813,126 | -343,199 |
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 | 28,646,335 |
| United Kingdom | 18,270,258 |
| Japan | 12,126,969 |
| United States | 11,934,379 |
| China | 10,348,610 |
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 | 16,870,300 | 11,776,035 | -5,094,265 |
| United Kingdom | 13,965,362 | 4,304,896 | -9,660,466 |
| Japan | 8,197,105 | 3,929,864 | -4,267,241 |
| United States | 3,709,205 | 8,225,174 | +4,515,969 |
| China | 4,217,328 | 6,131,282 | +1,913,954 |
| Switzerland | 2,479,322 | 2,087,369 | -391,953 |
| France | 1,512,851 | 1,573,339 | +60,488 |
| Italy | 1,105,604 | 1,013,626 | -91,978 |
| Taiwan | 1,183,622 | 881,289 | -302,333 |
| Slovakia | 574,033 | 1,431,677 | +857,644 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 57 |
| West Midlands | 46 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 45 |
| Greater Manchester | 43 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 33 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 43 | 29 | -14 |
| West Midlands | 38 | 34 | -4 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 37 | 29 | -8 |
| Greater Manchester | 33 | 29 | -4 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 26 | 24 | -2 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 18 | 22 | +4 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 22 | 20 | -2 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 22 | 21 | -1 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 20 | 20 | +0 |
| West Yorkshire | 21 | 17 | -4 |
Import volume by transport
What this shows: Import value by transport mode used to bring goods into the UK.
Top 5 values
| Transport | £ |
|---|---|
| Air transport | 47,902,441 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 28,877,214 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 26,548,228 |
| Road transport | 1,776,719 |
| Other | 399,472 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air transport | 28,783,308 | 19,119,133 | -9,664,175 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 16,433,454 | 12,443,760 | -3,989,694 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 14,751,455 | 11,796,773 | -2,954,682 |
| Road transport | 94,460 | 1,682,259 | +1,587,799 |
| Other | 239,187 | 160,285 | -78,902 |
| Rail transport | 0 | 46,014 | +46,014 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover | 19,252,523 |
| Manchester Airport | 14,157,720 |
| East Midlands Airport | 12,906,377 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 10,193,452 |
| Southampton | 6,979,168 |
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 | 11,156,799 | 8,095,724 | -3,061,075 |
| Manchester Airport | 12,104,186 | 2,053,534 | -10,050,652 |
| East Midlands Airport | 7,289,115 | 5,617,262 | -1,671,853 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 3,239,837 | 6,953,615 | +3,713,778 |
| Southampton | 3,271,556 | 3,707,612 | +436,056 |
| Felixstowe | 2,577,027 | 3,107,587 | +530,560 |
| Birmingham Airport | 2,810,157 | 2,743,239 | -66,918 |
| London Gateway Port | 1,212,694 | 4,092,933 | +2,880,239 |
| Eurotunnel | 2,657,023 | 2,244,291 | -412,732 |
| Tyne | 4,762,969 | 26,690 | -4,736,279 |
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 | 148 |
| Manufacture of machinery and equipment n.e.c. | 123 |
| Manufacture of fabricated metal products, except machinery and equipment | 90 |
| Other manufacturing | 52 |
| Repair and installation of machinery and equipment | 47 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 124 |
| 2025-11 | 123 |
| 2025-10 | 143 |
| 2025-09 | 129 |
| 2025-08 | 130 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| NIKKEN KOSAKUSHO EUROPE LIMITED | 120 |
| FLOYD AUTOMATIC TOOLING LIMITED | 120 |
| AIM TOOLS LTD | 116 |
| AXMINSTER TOOL CENTRE LTD | 107 |
| KITAGAWA EUROPE LIMITED | 106 |
| GOOD HAND UK LIMITED | 105 |
| 1ST MACHINE TOOL ACCESSORIES LIMITED | 100 |
| WDS COMPONENTS LIMITED | 100 |
| YMT LIMITED | 99 |
| BAE SYSTEMS (OPERATIONS) LIMITED | 91 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 54m+ | 298 |
| 1m-15m | 248 |
| 15m-54m | 87 |
| 0-1m | 70 |
| Other | 53 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Germany | 9,364,002 |
| United States | 8,186,189 |
| Belgium | 4,457,586 |
| Saudi Arabia | 2,682,768 |
| India | 2,533,406 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Germany | 4,987,210 | 4,376,792 | -610,418 |
| United States | 5,184,577 | 3,001,612 | -2,182,965 |
| Belgium | 4,106,664 | 350,922 | -3,755,742 |
| Saudi Arabia | 875,492 | 1,807,276 | +931,784 |
| India | 718,917 | 1,814,489 | +1,095,572 |
| France | 1,541,451 | 986,549 | -554,902 |
| Italy | 901,824 | 1,336,793 | +434,969 |
| Poland | 964,324 | 1,197,847 | +233,523 |
| Ireland | 1,102,331 | 963,650 | -138,681 |
| Spain | 1,038,822 | 636,984 | -401,838 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| XI | 44,572 |
| China | 2,448 |
| Ireland | 1,081 |
| Taiwan | 621 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| XI | 4,292 | 40,280 | +35,988 |
| China | 1,257 | 1,191 | -66 |
| Ireland | 1,081 | 0 | -1,081 |
| Taiwan | 347 | 274 | -73 |
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 | 24,548,937 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 21,965,263 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 4,841,265 |
| Other | 176,351 |
| Road transport | 34,939 |
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 | 12,635,569 | 11,913,368 | -722,201 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 14,112,803 | 7,852,460 | -6,260,343 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 2,349,513 | 2,491,752 | +142,239 |
| Other | 134,606 | 41,745 | -92,861 |
| Road transport | 33,381 | 1,558 | -31,823 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 16,767,175 |
| East Midlands Airport | 6,462,089 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 6,033,863 |
| ZLC | 3,635,768 |
| London Stansted Airport | 2,651,377 |
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 | 11,192,086 | 5,575,089 | -5,616,997 |
| East Midlands Airport | 3,373,294 | 3,088,795 | -284,499 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 3,571,034 | 2,462,829 | -1,108,205 |
| ZLC | 1,931,459 | 1,704,309 | -227,150 |
| London Stansted Airport | 1,084,112 | 1,567,265 | +483,153 |
| Warton Aerodrome | 808,285 | 1,735,776 | +927,491 |
| Glasgow Airport | 1,493,328 | 226,451 | -1,266,877 |
| Dover | 950,553 | 754,245 | -196,308 |
| Southampton | 853,823 | 690,386 | -163,437 |
| Belfast Port | 0 | 1,275,482 | +1,275,482 |
Related HS codes
What this shows: Sibling or child HS codes in the same classification branch.
Quick facts
HS code: 846620
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Devices used to hold workpieces in place during machining