Import/export HS code 846226: Various numerically controlled bending machines
Computer-controlled machines for bending, folding, straightening, or flattening metal
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Greece | 6,863,812 |
| Singapore | 5,096,399 |
| Italy | 4,700,620 |
| France | 4,330,684 |
| Portugal | 2,994,339 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Greece | 6,863,812 | 0 | -6,863,812 |
| Singapore | 2,830,079 | 2,266,320 | -563,759 |
| Italy | 1,703,342 | 2,997,278 | +1,293,936 |
| France | 2,111,043 | 2,219,641 | +108,598 |
| Portugal | 294,900 | 2,699,439 | +2,404,539 |
| New Zealand | 2,041,543 | 0 | -2,041,543 |
| Germany | 1,312,516 | 335,306 | -977,210 |
| Turkey | 311,474 | 100,152 | -211,322 |
| United States | 375,887 | 6,970 | -368,917 |
| China | 62,782 | 290,938 | +228,156 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Italy | 7,567,840 |
| Greece | 6,874,162 |
| Singapore | 5,096,399 |
| Portugal | 2,994,339 |
| New Zealand | 2,041,543 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Italy | 3,705,759 | 3,862,081 | +156,322 |
| Greece | 6,863,812 | 10,350 | -6,853,462 |
| Singapore | 2,830,079 | 2,266,320 | -563,759 |
| Portugal | 294,900 | 2,699,439 | +2,404,539 |
| New Zealand | 2,041,543 | 0 | -2,041,543 |
| Germany | 1,140,116 | 356,680 | -783,436 |
| United Kingdom | 1,028,512 | 143,245 | -885,267 |
| China | 162,468 | 405,727 | +243,259 |
| Turkey | 311,474 | 100,152 | -211,322 |
| South Korea | 272,562 | 0 | -272,562 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| West Midlands | 4 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 3 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 3 |
| Cumbria | 2 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Midlands | 3 | 3 | +0 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 0 | 3 | +3 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Cumbria | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Devon | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| Essex | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Inner London - West | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| Kent | 1 | 1 | +0 |
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) | 14,558,448 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 13,924,471 |
| Other | 1,826,316 |
| Air transport | 286,119 |
| Road transport | 24,690 |
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) | 8,546,522 | 6,011,926 | -2,534,596 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 10,099,604 | 3,824,867 | -6,274,737 |
| Other | 238,075 | 1,588,241 | +1,350,166 |
| Air transport | 152,702 | 133,417 | -19,285 |
| Road transport | 24,690 | 0 | -24,690 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover | 7,680,347 |
| Felixstowe | 5,648,361 |
| Eurotunnel | 3,782,579 |
| Avonmouth Docks | 3,261,984 |
| Harwich | 2,081,945 |
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 | 4,044,427 | 3,635,920 | -408,507 |
| Felixstowe | 3,295,784 | 2,352,577 | -943,207 |
| Eurotunnel | 1,115,094 | 2,667,485 | +1,552,391 |
| Avonmouth Docks | 3,261,984 | 0 | -3,261,984 |
| Harwich | 1,951,218 | 130,727 | -1,820,491 |
| London Gateway Port | 1,953,627 | 77,662 | -1,875,965 |
| Immingham Docks | 1,850,598 | 126,189 | -1,724,409 |
| 000 | 238,075 | 1,588,241 | +1,350,166 |
| London | 389,526 | 225,796 | -163,730 |
| Southampton | 331,334 | 161,080 | -170,254 |
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 | 9 |
| Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 9 |
| Manufacture of machinery and equipment n.e.c. | 5 |
| Manufacture of basic metals | 4 |
| Manufacture of other non-metallic mineral products | 4 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2025-11 | 4 |
| 2025-10 | 2 |
| 2025-09 | 4 |
| 2025-08 | 6 |
| 2025-07 | 4 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| AUTOMATIC LETTER BENDER UK LTD | 28 |
| COTSWOLD MACHINERY SALES LIMITED | 13 |
| HY-TEN LIMITED | 7 |
| FIRMAC LIMITED | 6 |
| UNISON LIMITED | 5 |
| HILKA TOOLS (UK) LIMITED | 5 |
| FP MCCANN LIMITED | 4 |
| WORCESTER PRESSES LIMITED | 3 |
| IBC VEHICLES LIMITED | 3 |
| LEVIAT LIMITED | 2 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 54m+ | 19 |
| 1m-15m | 17 |
| 15m-54m | 7 |
| Other | 5 |
| 0-1m | 3 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| United States | 10,572,365 |
| Saudi Arabia | 1,971,714 |
| Indonesia | 1,610,000 |
| Italy | 974,049 |
| Romania | 761,279 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | 5,100,093 | 5,472,272 | +372,179 |
| Saudi Arabia | 1,872,214 | 99,500 | -1,772,714 |
| Indonesia | 1,610,000 | 0 | -1,610,000 |
| Italy | 493,525 | 480,524 | -13,001 |
| Romania | 761,279 | 0 | -761,279 |
| France | 721,497 | 30,958 | -690,539 |
| Germany | 409,716 | 177,937 | -231,779 |
| Switzerland | 400,858 | 160,562 | -240,296 |
| Norway | 255,869 | 275,729 | +19,860 |
| Slovakia | 0 | 495,521 | +495,521 |
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) | 13,898,736 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 7,023,134 |
| Air transport | 1,883,986 |
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) | 7,615,857 | 6,282,879 | -1,332,978 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 3,861,498 | 3,161,636 | -699,862 |
| Air transport | 1,724,915 | 159,071 | -1,565,844 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| London Gateway Port | 5,655,050 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 5,284,884 |
| Felixstowe | 4,016,202 |
| Southampton | 3,085,138 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 1,649,125 |
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 Gateway Port | 4,293,430 | 1,361,620 | -2,931,810 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 2,846,052 | 2,438,832 | -407,220 |
| Felixstowe | 2,894,441 | 1,121,761 | -1,772,680 |
| Southampton | 0 | 3,085,138 | +3,085,138 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 1,644,147 | 4,978 | -1,639,169 |
| Liverpool Docks | 405,320 | 584,094 | +178,774 |
| Immingham Docks | 292,256 | 452,041 | +159,785 |
| Dover | 575,925 | 146,053 | -429,872 |
| London | 22,725 | 136,266 | +113,541 |
| East Midlands Airport | 47,068 | 83,038 | +35,970 |
Quick facts
HS code: 846226
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Computer-controlled machines for bending, folding, straightening, or flattening metal