Import/export HS code 846190: Various metalworking machines
Machines for cutting or shaping metal not listed elsewhere
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| China | 2,363,304 |
| Netherlands | 2,154,523 |
| France | 1,822,103 |
| Norway | 675,008 |
| Turkey | 660,281 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| China | 1,241,572 | 1,121,732 | -119,840 |
| Netherlands | 1,040,017 | 1,114,506 | +74,489 |
| France | 580,401 | 1,241,702 | +661,301 |
| Norway | 654,018 | 20,990 | -633,028 |
| Turkey | 338,539 | 321,742 | -16,797 |
| United States | 431,196 | 220,579 | -210,617 |
| Denmark | 310,526 | 263,948 | -46,578 |
| Germany | 241,400 | 148,352 | -93,048 |
| Italy | 165,967 | 172,380 | +6,413 |
| United Arab Emirates | 0 | 326,431 | +326,431 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| China | 2,636,581 |
| France | 1,713,978 |
| Netherlands | 1,296,271 |
| United States | 1,092,606 |
| Germany | 694,588 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| China | 1,416,221 | 1,220,360 | -195,861 |
| France | 447,971 | 1,266,007 | +818,036 |
| Netherlands | 751,776 | 544,495 | -207,281 |
| United States | 523,290 | 569,316 | +46,026 |
| Germany | 307,502 | 387,086 | +79,584 |
| Turkey | 338,539 | 321,742 | -16,797 |
| Norway | 654,018 | 0 | -654,018 |
| Denmark | 295,292 | 287,461 | -7,831 |
| United Kingdom | 173,551 | 290,359 | +116,808 |
| Italy | 183,218 | 156,969 | -26,249 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| West Midlands | 10 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 9 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 9 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 8 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 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 | 3 | -5 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 8 | 5 | -3 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 8 | 4 | -4 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 7 | 2 | -5 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 6 | 4 | -2 |
| Greater Manchester | 8 | 1 | -7 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 6 | 1 | -5 |
| Inner London - East | 4 | 6 | +2 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 3 | 3 | +0 |
| North Eastern Scotland | 6 | 3 | -3 |
Import volume by transport
What this shows: Import value by transport mode used to bring goods into the UK.
Top 5 values
| Transport | £ |
|---|---|
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 4,535,443 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 4,433,813 |
| Air transport | 1,950,277 |
| Road transport | 3,764 |
| Other | 2,394 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 2,445,309 | 2,090,134 | -355,175 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 1,978,831 | 2,454,982 | +476,151 |
| Air transport | 1,091,389 | 858,888 | -232,501 |
| Road transport | 0 | 3,764 | +3,764 |
| Other | 988 | 1,406 | +418 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Felixstowe | 3,186,795 |
| Dover | 1,156,383 |
| East Midlands Airport | 1,130,245 |
| Aberdeen Docks | 933,181 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 742,088 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Felixstowe | 1,742,776 | 1,444,019 | -298,757 |
| Dover | 467,264 | 689,119 | +221,855 |
| East Midlands Airport | 731,522 | 398,723 | -332,799 |
| Aberdeen Docks | 787,268 | 145,913 | -641,355 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 285,050 | 457,038 | +171,988 |
| Eurotunnel | 77,023 | 568,960 | +491,937 |
| Southampton | 215,054 | 351,527 | +136,473 |
| Harwich | 129,671 | 377,818 | +248,147 |
| Immingham Docks | 201,383 | 130,294 | -71,089 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 177,888 | 145,601 | -32,287 |
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 | 44 |
| Manufacture of fabricated metal products, except machinery and equipment | 21 |
| Manufacture of machinery and equipment n.e.c. | 19 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 10 |
| Office administrative, office support and other business support activities | 9 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2025-11 | 19 |
| 2025-10 | 18 |
| 2025-09 | 9 |
| 2025-08 | 15 |
| 2025-07 | 15 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| S K S LIMITED | 44 |
| A & D COMPUTERS LIMITED | 42 |
| SHELL U.K. LIMITED | 40 |
| SHELL U.K. LIMITED | 40 |
| ESAB GROUP (UK) LIMITED | 36 |
| SISTOTEC LIMITED | 35 |
| HYDRATIGHT LIMITED | 31 |
| LOCKDECODERS LTD | 30 |
| KYOCERA UNIMERCO TOOLING LIMITED | 22 |
| CUTWEL LIMITED | 19 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 65 |
| 54m+ | 48 |
| 15m-54m | 13 |
| 0-1m | 12 |
| Other | 12 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Netherlands | 680,075 |
| France | 625,327 |
| United States | 497,385 |
| Norway | 292,834 |
| Guyana | 186,289 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Netherlands | 604,890 | 75,185 | -529,705 |
| France | 66,648 | 558,679 | +492,031 |
| United States | 318,727 | 178,658 | -140,069 |
| Norway | 287,033 | 5,801 | -281,232 |
| Guyana | 6,289 | 180,000 | +173,711 |
| Qatar | 117,389 | 45,263 | -72,126 |
| Kuwait | 161,272 | 0 | -161,272 |
| Germany | 141,259 | 0 | -141,259 |
| Ireland | 58,421 | 81,130 | +22,709 |
| Canada | 60,891 | 57,260 | -3,631 |
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 | 28,911 |
| China | 11,022 |
| XU | 1,698 |
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 | 28,250 | 661 | -27,589 |
| China | 10,573 | 449 | -10,124 |
| XU | 0 | 1,698 | +1,698 |
Export volume by transport
What this shows: Export value by transport mode used to ship goods from the UK.
Top 5 values
| Transport | £ |
|---|---|
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,650,015 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 1,221,924 |
| Air transport | 994,958 |
| Other | 41,631 |
| Road transport | 3,205 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,152,473 | 497,542 | -654,931 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 501,370 | 720,554 | +219,184 |
| Air transport | 650,426 | 344,532 | -305,894 |
| Other | 38,823 | 2,808 | -36,015 |
| Road transport | 3,205 | 0 | -3,205 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 749,229 |
| Felixstowe | 397,073 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 364,457 |
| London Gateway Port | 338,353 |
| Tyne | 298,255 |
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 | 180,600 | 568,629 | +388,029 |
| Felixstowe | 393,472 | 3,601 | -389,871 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 230,139 | 134,318 | -95,821 |
| London Gateway Port | 90,044 | 248,309 | +158,265 |
| Tyne | 241,970 | 56,285 | -185,685 |
| Aberdeen Docks | 286,650 | 0 | -286,650 |
| East Midlands Airport | 147,494 | 124,314 | -23,180 |
| Grangemouth Docks | 271,301 | 0 | -271,301 |
| Manchester Airport | 195,216 | 8,632 | -186,584 |
| Liverpool Docks | 46,552 | 138,449 | +91,897 |
Quick facts
HS code: 846190
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Machines for cutting or shaping metal not listed elsewhere