Import/export HS code 846223: Numerically controlled press brakes
Computer-controlled machines used to bend and fold metal sheets
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.
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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 | £ |
|---|---|
| France | 16,044,361 |
| Austria | 7,676,121 |
| Turkey | 5,317,169 |
| Germany | 5,089,478 |
| China | 4,407,435 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| France | 9,239,887 | 6,804,474 | -2,435,413 |
| Austria | 3,394,983 | 4,281,138 | +886,155 |
| Turkey | 3,277,419 | 2,039,750 | -1,237,669 |
| Germany | 2,945,618 | 2,143,860 | -801,758 |
| China | 2,336,165 | 2,071,270 | -264,895 |
| Belgium | 1,842,621 | 143,140 | -1,699,481 |
| Italy | 450,370 | 83,528 | -366,842 |
| Finland | 524,828 | 0 | -524,828 |
| Ireland | 138,422 | 208,937 | +70,515 |
| Switzerland | 177,882 | 0 | -177,882 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| France | 12,299,782 |
| Austria | 7,253,565 |
| Turkey | 5,589,019 |
| Germany | 5,055,504 |
| China | 5,009,315 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| France | 6,907,694 | 5,392,088 | -1,515,606 |
| Austria | 3,174,579 | 4,078,986 | +904,407 |
| Turkey | 3,402,291 | 2,186,728 | -1,215,563 |
| Germany | 2,920,080 | 2,135,424 | -784,656 |
| China | 2,727,049 | 2,282,266 | -444,783 |
| Japan | 3,023,792 | 1,549,117 | -1,474,675 |
| Slovakia | 584,601 | 143,140 | -441,461 |
| Belgium | 701,462 | 0 | -701,462 |
| Italy | 450,370 | 83,528 | -366,842 |
| Finland | 524,828 | 0 | -524,828 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 4 |
| Merseyside | 3 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 3 |
| Greater Manchester | 2 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 2 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 4 | 3 | -1 |
| Merseyside | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 1 | 3 | +2 |
| Greater Manchester | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 0 | 2 | +2 |
| West Yorkshire | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| East Yorkshire and Northern Lincolnshire | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Essex | 1 | 0 | -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) | 36,751,326 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 5,202,512 |
| Road transport | 438,982 |
| Air transport | 146,852 |
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) | 21,009,005 | 15,742,321 | -5,266,684 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 3,133,368 | 2,069,144 | -1,064,224 |
| Road transport | 307,981 | 131,001 | -176,980 |
| Air transport | 143,237 | 3,615 | -139,622 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover | 23,825,903 |
| Killingholme | 2,661,087 |
| Felixstowe | 2,575,301 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 2,455,820 |
| Southampton | 1,837,705 |
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 | 14,149,738 | 9,676,165 | -4,473,573 |
| Killingholme | 1,539,968 | 1,121,119 | -418,849 |
| Felixstowe | 1,459,256 | 1,116,045 | -343,211 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 997,737 | 1,458,083 | +460,346 |
| Southampton | 1,012,864 | 824,841 | -188,023 |
| Harwich | 296,353 | 1,244,768 | +948,415 |
| Immingham Docks | 476,136 | 856,413 | +380,277 |
| Eurotunnel | 919,528 | 374,358 | -545,170 |
| ZLC | 1,075,025 | 210,623 | -864,402 |
| London | 965,564 | 263,520 | -702,044 |
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 | 5 |
| Repair and installation of machinery and equipment | 5 |
| Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 5 |
| Manufacture of machinery and equipment n.e.c. | 4 |
| Office administrative, office support and other business support activities | 3 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 6 |
| 2025-11 | 4 |
| 2025-10 | 7 |
| 2025-09 | 7 |
| 2025-08 | 6 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| AMADA UNITED KINGDOM LIMITED | 47 |
| BYSTRONIC UK LIMITED | 40 |
| TRUMPF LIMITED | 38 |
| BISON MACHINERY LIMITED | 33 |
| SELMACH MACHINERY LTD | 32 |
| AXE & STATUS MACHINERY LIMITED | 20 |
| JPS MACHINERY LTD | 18 |
| LVD LIMITED | 18 |
| A.F.M. EUROPE LIMITED | 12 |
| WORLD MACHINERY (SHROPSHIRE) LIMITED | 3 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 14 |
| 0-1m | 7 |
| 54m+ | 5 |
| 15m-54m | 3 |
| Other | 1 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Ireland | 1,839,199 |
| United States | 361,709 |
| Ukraine | 245,568 |
| Netherlands | 232,699 |
| Italy | 152,842 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ireland | 761,042 | 1,078,157 | +317,115 |
| United States | 177,143 | 184,566 | +7,423 |
| Ukraine | 177,056 | 68,512 | -108,544 |
| Netherlands | 171,173 | 61,526 | -109,647 |
| Italy | 152,842 | 0 | -152,842 |
| Poland | 0 | 143,541 | +143,541 |
| Mexico | 97,541 | 42,647 | -54,894 |
| Sweden | 135,778 | 0 | -135,778 |
| Czechia | 63,191 | 59,162 | -4,029 |
| Spain | 89,720 | 0 | -89,720 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Turkey | 161,342 |
| Italy | 1,199 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Turkey | 66,464 | 94,878 | +28,414 |
| Italy | 1,199 | 0 | -1,199 |
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) | 2,809,116 |
| Air transport | 505,108 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 163,371 |
| Other | 162,541 |
| Road transport | 5,000 |
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) | 1,484,192 | 1,324,924 | -159,268 |
| Air transport | 254,684 | 250,424 | -4,260 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 116,938 | 46,433 | -70,505 |
| Other | 67,663 | 94,878 | +27,215 |
| Road transport | 5,000 | 0 | -5,000 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Holyhead | 1,448,343 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 705,044 |
| Immingham Docks | 296,525 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 181,105 |
| 000 | 162,541 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Holyhead | 566,564 | 881,779 | +315,215 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 560,809 | 144,235 | -416,574 |
| Immingham Docks | 210,063 | 86,462 | -123,601 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 52,484 | 128,621 | +76,137 |
| 000 | 67,663 | 94,878 | +27,215 |
| East Midlands Airport | 88,571 | 73,671 | -14,900 |
| London Stansted Airport | 97,541 | 42,647 | -54,894 |
| Heysham | 126,815 | 0 | -126,815 |
| Hull | 69,791 | 50,025 | -19,766 |
| Milford | 0 | 101,500 | +101,500 |
Quick facts
HS code: 846223
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Computer-controlled machines used to bend and fold metal sheets