Import/export HS code 846229: Various bending machines
Non-computer-controlled machines for bending and shaping 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Italy | 4,667,604 |
| France | 4,226,602 |
| China | 2,685,602 |
| Germany | 1,918,266 |
| Taiwan | 1,019,096 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Italy | 1,719,009 | 2,948,595 | +1,229,586 |
| France | 1,855,093 | 2,371,509 | +516,416 |
| China | 1,479,365 | 1,206,237 | -273,128 |
| Germany | 1,190,749 | 727,517 | -463,232 |
| Taiwan | 446,992 | 572,104 | +125,112 |
| United States | 460,031 | 484,405 | +24,374 |
| Turkey | 530,962 | 340,353 | -190,609 |
| Netherlands | 349,643 | 459,429 | +109,786 |
| Canada | 6,780 | 786,785 | +780,005 |
| Poland | 57,486 | 431,496 | +374,010 |
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 | 6,075,578 |
| France | 3,061,108 |
| China | 3,034,759 |
| Germany | 2,146,900 |
| Taiwan | 1,048,914 |
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 | 1,837,253 | 4,238,325 | +2,401,072 |
| France | 1,690,104 | 1,371,004 | -319,100 |
| China | 1,660,556 | 1,374,203 | -286,353 |
| Germany | 1,390,394 | 756,506 | -633,888 |
| Taiwan | 459,358 | 589,556 | +130,198 |
| Turkey | 540,644 | 363,902 | -176,742 |
| Canada | 6,780 | 787,101 | +780,321 |
| United States | 348,729 | 422,916 | +74,187 |
| Poland | 42,977 | 429,302 | +386,325 |
| Austria | 257,494 | 182,635 | -74,859 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| West Midlands | 17 |
| Essex | 10 |
| Inner London - West | 10 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 9 |
| Greater Manchester | 9 |
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 | 11 | 11 | +0 |
| Essex | 8 | 6 | -2 |
| Inner London - West | 4 | 7 | +3 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 6 | 6 | +0 |
| Greater Manchester | 5 | 6 | +1 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 6 | 7 | +1 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 6 | 9 | +3 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 4 | 7 | +3 |
| West Yorkshire | 7 | 3 | -4 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 5 | 4 | -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) | 12,802,699 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 6,905,473 |
| Air transport | 1,355,336 |
| Road transport | 78,636 |
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) | 5,551,268 | 7,251,431 | +1,700,163 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 2,946,792 | 3,958,681 | +1,011,889 |
| Air transport | 859,710 | 495,626 | -364,084 |
| Road transport | 36,384 | 42,252 | +5,868 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover | 7,361,725 |
| Felixstowe | 3,047,264 |
| Killingholme | 2,586,265 |
| Southampton | 2,435,523 |
| Eurotunnel | 1,061,195 |
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 | 3,648,321 | 3,713,404 | +65,083 |
| Felixstowe | 1,811,046 | 1,236,218 | -574,828 |
| Killingholme | 32,059 | 2,554,206 | +2,522,147 |
| Southampton | 840,133 | 1,595,390 | +755,257 |
| Eurotunnel | 700,535 | 360,660 | -339,875 |
| London | 302,490 | 249,248 | -53,242 |
| London Gateway Port | 88,169 | 404,400 | +316,231 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 353,688 | 133,162 | -220,526 |
| Immingham Docks | 93,973 | 379,942 | +285,969 |
| Harwich | 375,571 | 36,517 | -339,054 |
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 | 47 |
| Manufacture of fabricated metal products, except machinery and equipment | 32 |
| Manufacture of machinery and equipment n.e.c. | 19 |
| Repair and installation of machinery and equipment | 14 |
| Other manufacturing | 13 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 19 |
| 2025-11 | 23 |
| 2025-10 | 24 |
| 2025-09 | 25 |
| 2025-08 | 24 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| CLARKE INTERNATIONAL LIMITED | 100 |
| BISON MACHINERY LIMITED | 95 |
| SELMACH MACHINERY LTD | 92 |
| JACK SEALEY LIMITED | 82 |
| ROTHENBERGER (U.K.) LIMITED | 78 |
| PI-KEM LIMITED | 74 |
| GREEN FLUID SYSTEMS LIMITED | 55 |
| MANTECH (U.K.) LIMITED | 42 |
| TOOL FRANCE SARL | 41 |
| TOOL FRANCE SAS | 41 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 84 |
| 54m+ | 48 |
| 0-1m | 25 |
| 15m-54m | 23 |
| 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| United States | 7,262,552 |
| China | 4,179,714 |
| Romania | 4,035,580 |
| India | 3,924,590 |
| Germany | 3,665,573 |
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 | 6,137,140 | 1,125,412 | -5,011,728 |
| China | 4,179,714 | 0 | -4,179,714 |
| Romania | 30,400 | 4,005,180 | +3,974,780 |
| India | 144,648 | 3,779,942 | +3,635,294 |
| Germany | 3,574,708 | 90,865 | -3,483,843 |
| United Arab Emirates | 15,875 | 1,759,057 | +1,743,182 |
| Saudi Arabia | 479,346 | 16,014 | -463,332 |
| Ireland | 415,672 | 76,856 | -338,816 |
| Australia | 48,605 | 374,777 | +326,172 |
| Netherlands | 141,686 | 181,707 | +40,021 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| China | 140,615 |
| Turkey | 40,654 |
| France | 13,649 |
| Germany | 3,867 |
| Georgia | 1,890 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| China | 126,646 | 13,969 | -112,677 |
| Turkey | 40,654 | 0 | -40,654 |
| France | 11,171 | 2,478 | -8,693 |
| Germany | 3,867 | 0 | -3,867 |
| Georgia | 1,890 | 0 | -1,890 |
| Austria | 412 | 618 | +206 |
| Netherlands | 78 | 0 | -78 |
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) | 18,114,491 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 9,450,139 |
| Air transport | 1,560,835 |
| Other | 201,783 |
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) | 10,689,878 | 7,424,613 | -3,265,265 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 4,589,271 | 4,860,868 | +271,597 |
| Air transport | 1,253,584 | 307,251 | -946,333 |
| Other | 184,718 | 17,065 | -167,653 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Felixstowe | 6,943,755 |
| London Gateway Port | 6,411,500 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 5,183,752 |
| Southampton | 4,429,382 |
| Immingham Docks | 3,689,452 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Felixstowe | 5,894,687 | 1,049,068 | -4,845,619 |
| London Gateway Port | 243,236 | 6,168,264 | +5,925,028 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 829,315 | 4,354,437 | +3,525,122 |
| Southampton | 4,321,585 | 107,797 | -4,213,788 |
| Immingham Docks | 3,414,962 | 274,490 | -3,140,472 |
| East Midlands Airport | 614,431 | 74,949 | -539,482 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 340,790 | 84,438 | -256,352 |
| Liverpool Docks | 162,616 | 109,818 | -52,798 |
| Manchester Airport | 189,987 | 77,858 | -112,129 |
| 000 | 184,718 | 17,065 | -167,653 |
Quick facts
HS code: 846229
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Non-computer-controlled machines for bending and shaping metal