Import/export HS code 846693: Parts for machines of headings 8456 to 8461
Includes parts for metalworking and drilling machines
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- It helps you understand the market size for your product in the UK.
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* 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 | 59,264,985 |
| Switzerland | 20,629,663 |
| Netherlands | 20,515,205 |
| United States | 20,172,930 |
| Italy | 19,814,157 |
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 | 30,894,100 | 28,370,885 | -2,523,215 |
| Switzerland | 6,400,737 | 14,228,926 | +7,828,189 |
| Netherlands | 9,998,574 | 10,516,631 | +518,057 |
| United States | 11,265,688 | 8,907,242 | -2,358,446 |
| Italy | 10,593,903 | 9,220,254 | -1,373,649 |
| Japan | 9,400,060 | 10,199,937 | +799,877 |
| Belgium | 8,476,111 | 9,117,508 | +641,397 |
| China | 5,421,559 | 6,684,062 | +1,262,503 |
| Spain | 4,100,859 | 6,859,974 | +2,759,115 |
| Taiwan | 4,728,887 | 4,186,966 | -541,921 |
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 | 59,502,155 |
| United States | 33,745,834 |
| Japan | 25,994,444 |
| Italy | 20,177,435 |
| Switzerland | 18,618,303 |
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 | 30,256,654 | 29,245,501 | -1,011,153 |
| United States | 17,774,493 | 15,971,341 | -1,803,152 |
| Japan | 12,829,909 | 13,164,535 | +334,626 |
| Italy | 10,723,885 | 9,453,550 | -1,270,335 |
| Switzerland | 5,269,770 | 13,348,533 | +8,078,763 |
| China | 7,849,975 | 8,424,576 | +574,601 |
| United Kingdom | 8,236,737 | 7,304,351 | -932,386 |
| Spain | 4,155,610 | 7,054,863 | +2,899,253 |
| Taiwan | 5,070,649 | 4,848,234 | -222,415 |
| South Korea | 1,483,045 | 1,251,543 | -231,502 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| West Midlands | 113 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 96 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 93 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 89 |
| West Yorkshire | 81 |
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 | 81 | 79 | -2 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 69 | 85 | +16 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 68 | 66 | -2 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 69 | 60 | -9 |
| West Yorkshire | 60 | 48 | -12 |
| Greater Manchester | 44 | 48 | +4 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 51 | 51 | +0 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 38 | 39 | +1 |
| Inner London - West | 38 | 37 | -1 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 33 | 47 | +14 |
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 | 128,959,932 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 68,794,034 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 38,077,791 |
| Road transport | 5,629,822 |
| Other | 3,021,325 |
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 | 63,410,221 | 65,549,711 | +2,139,490 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 32,736,387 | 36,057,647 | +3,321,260 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 20,104,953 | 17,972,838 | -2,132,115 |
| Road transport | 97,276 | 5,532,546 | +5,435,270 |
| Other | 1,966,190 | 1,055,135 | -911,055 |
| Rail transport | 0 | 54,269 | +54,269 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| East Midlands Airport | 67,391,415 |
| Dover | 31,116,098 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 27,244,339 |
| Birmingham Airport | 17,013,345 |
| Eurotunnel | 16,659,976 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| East Midlands Airport | 33,016,790 | 34,374,625 | +1,357,835 |
| Dover | 15,461,759 | 15,654,339 | +192,580 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 14,244,493 | 12,999,846 | -1,244,647 |
| Birmingham Airport | 7,860,832 | 9,152,513 | +1,291,681 |
| Eurotunnel | 8,400,895 | 8,259,081 | -141,814 |
| Felixstowe | 6,924,409 | 6,631,655 | -292,754 |
| London Stansted Airport | 4,345,175 | 5,725,376 | +1,380,201 |
| ZLC | 2,236,878 | 6,757,432 | +4,520,554 |
| Southampton | 4,487,719 | 4,414,630 | -73,089 |
| London Gateway Port | 3,579,459 | 3,276,686 | -302,773 |
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 | 371 |
| Manufacture of machinery and equipment n.e.c. | 243 |
| Manufacture of fabricated metal products, except machinery and equipment | 236 |
| Other manufacturing | 112 |
| Repair and installation of machinery and equipment | 109 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-04 | 329 |
| 2026-03 | 328 |
| 2026-02 | 316 |
| 2026-01 | 298 |
| 2025-12 | 304 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| MILLS CNC LIMITED | 124 |
| YAMAZAKI MAZAK U.K. LIMITED | 124 |
| XYZ MACHINE TOOLS LIMITED | 124 |
| YMT LIMITED | 124 |
| NSK BEARINGS EUROPE LIMITED | 123 |
| HAAS AUTOMATION LIMITED | 123 |
| MATSUURA MACHINERY LIMITED | 123 |
| KITAGAWA EUROPE LIMITED | 121 |
| PEDDINGHAUS CORPORATION UK LIMITED | 121 |
| FIVES LANDIS LIMITED | 121 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 675 |
| 54m+ | 491 |
| 0-1m | 191 |
| 15m-54m | 156 |
| Other | 97 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Belgium | 36,935,425 |
| United States | 29,309,658 |
| Germany | 27,208,670 |
| Japan | 12,655,090 |
| India | 9,978,392 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Belgium | 19,055,204 | 17,880,221 | -1,174,983 |
| United States | 16,731,668 | 12,577,990 | -4,153,678 |
| Germany | 12,622,773 | 14,585,897 | +1,963,124 |
| Japan | 4,932,309 | 7,722,781 | +2,790,472 |
| India | 3,985,963 | 5,992,429 | +2,006,466 |
| Italy | 2,949,637 | 3,945,730 | +996,093 |
| France | 2,981,966 | 2,739,701 | -242,265 |
| China | 3,446,799 | 1,845,982 | -1,600,817 |
| Ireland | 2,254,784 | 1,764,052 | -490,732 |
| Spain | 1,328,240 | 2,029,675 | +701,435 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Taiwan | 7,072 |
| XI | 6,874 |
| China | 5,820 |
| Italy | 2,889 |
| Germany | 1,360 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Taiwan | 2,185 | 4,887 | +2,702 |
| XI | 1,286 | 5,588 | +4,302 |
| China | 4,269 | 1,551 | -2,718 |
| Italy | 359 | 2,530 | +2,171 |
| Germany | 1,360 | 0 | -1,360 |
| United States | 329 | 512 | +183 |
| Ireland | 118 | 0 | -118 |
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 | 78,045,667 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 71,205,939 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 24,616,402 |
| Other | 30,853 |
| Road transport | 27,891 |
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 | 39,145,324 | 38,900,343 | -244,981 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 34,806,781 | 36,399,158 | +1,592,377 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 13,468,444 | 11,147,958 | -2,320,486 |
| Other | 11,610 | 19,243 | +7,633 |
| Road transport | 19,807 | 8,084 | -11,723 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 60,666,187 |
| East Midlands Airport | 32,868,389 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 23,900,000 |
| ZLC | 10,677,399 |
| Southampton | 8,373,341 |
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 | 30,087,688 | 30,578,499 | +490,811 |
| East Midlands Airport | 18,294,807 | 14,573,582 | -3,721,225 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 9,847,097 | 14,052,903 | +4,205,806 |
| ZLC | 4,984,081 | 5,693,318 | +709,237 |
| Southampton | 2,508,577 | 5,864,764 | +3,356,187 |
| Liverpool Docks | 3,320,247 | 4,200,845 | +880,598 |
| London Gateway Port | 4,250,035 | 690,826 | -3,559,209 |
| Manchester Airport | 2,989,842 | 1,662,051 | -1,327,791 |
| London Stansted Airport | 2,153,296 | 2,230,118 | +76,822 |
| Felixstowe | 2,998,182 | 136,425 | -2,861,757 |
Related HS codes
What this shows: Sibling or child HS codes in the same classification branch.
Quick facts
HS code: 846693
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Includes parts for metalworking and drilling machines