Import/export HS code 846232: Slitting and cut-to-length lines
Machines used to cut metal sheets into specific lengths or widths
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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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Italy | 617,773 |
| Austria | 329,833 |
| Netherlands | 321,654 |
| Germany | 297,440 |
| China | 237,837 |
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 | 243,499 | 374,274 | +130,775 |
| Austria | 161,864 | 167,969 | +6,105 |
| Netherlands | 208,095 | 113,559 | -94,536 |
| Germany | 2,000 | 295,440 | +293,440 |
| China | 97,789 | 140,048 | +42,259 |
| United States | 186,127 | 0 | -186,127 |
| Spain | 103,408 | 1,058 | -102,350 |
| Sweden | 37,370 | 0 | -37,370 |
| Denmark | 4,309 | 16,842 | +12,533 |
| Czechia | 11,201 | 0 | -11,201 |
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 | 863,526 |
| Austria | 329,833 |
| Germany | 294,451 |
| China | 237,837 |
| United States | 186,127 |
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 | 401,147 | 462,379 | +61,232 |
| Austria | 161,864 | 167,969 | +6,105 |
| Germany | 2,000 | 292,451 | +290,451 |
| China | 97,789 | 140,048 | +42,259 |
| United States | 186,127 | 0 | -186,127 |
| Spain | 103,408 | 1,058 | -102,350 |
| Netherlands | 49,568 | 3,459 | -46,109 |
| Sweden | 37,370 | 0 | -37,370 |
| Switzerland | 0 | 21,995 | +21,995 |
| Denmark | 2,919 | 16,842 | +13,923 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 2 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 2 |
| Greater Manchester | 1 |
| Inner London - West | 1 |
| Lincolnshire | 1 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 0 | 2 | +2 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| Greater Manchester | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Inner London - West | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Lincolnshire | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| South East Wales | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Suffolk | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 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) | 1,747,531 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 399,668 |
| Air transport | 39,922 |
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) | 768,415 | 979,116 | +210,701 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 288,450 | 111,218 | -177,232 |
| Air transport | 8,103 | 31,819 | +23,716 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover | 501,040 |
| Felixstowe | 415,171 |
| Eurotunnel | 300,599 |
| Immingham Docks | 239,584 |
| Southampton | 193,065 |
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 | 243,499 | 257,541 | +14,042 |
| Felixstowe | 55,625 | 359,546 | +303,921 |
| Eurotunnel | 265,272 | 35,327 | -229,945 |
| Immingham Docks | 199,327 | 40,257 | -159,070 |
| Southampton | 190,623 | 2,442 | -188,181 |
| Killingholme | 49,568 | 107,884 | +58,316 |
| Hull | 0 | 153,412 | +153,412 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 1,350 | 127,504 | +126,154 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 0 | 26,627 | +26,627 |
| Thamesport | 26,063 | 0 | -26,063 |
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 | 3 |
| Manufacture of electrical equipment | 2 |
| Manufacture of fabricated metal products, except machinery and equipment | 2 |
| Manufacture of machinery and equipment n.e.c. | 2 |
| Manufacture of other non-metallic mineral products | 2 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2025-11 | 1 |
| 2025-10 | 2 |
| 2025-09 | 1 |
| 2025-08 | 1 |
| 2024-10 | 1 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| WZ PACKAGING LIMITED | 2 |
| PI-KEM LIMITED | 2 |
| FORTEX ENGINEERING LIMITED | 2 |
| EXCEL MACHINE TOOLS LIMITED | 2 |
| INSTYLE LED LIMITED | 1 |
| PROSAW LIMITED | 1 |
| AEGG LTD | 1 |
| ELECTRIC GLASS FIBER UK, LTD. | 1 |
| HOSIDEN BESSON LIMITED | 1 |
| M & J (EUROPE) LIMITED | 1 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 4 |
| 0-1m | 2 |
| 15m-54m | 2 |
| 54m+ | 2 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Canada | 1,088,561 |
| Italy | 1,057,326 |
| Germany | 383,711 |
| Netherlands | 213,718 |
| United States | 212,806 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Canada | 535,552 | 553,009 | +17,457 |
| Italy | 1,033,196 | 24,130 | -1,009,066 |
| Germany | 37,500 | 346,211 | +308,711 |
| Netherlands | 173,743 | 39,975 | -133,768 |
| United States | 138,462 | 74,344 | -64,118 |
| Saudi Arabia | 203,219 | 0 | -203,219 |
| Spain | 0 | 172,983 | +172,983 |
| China, Macao Special Administrative Region | 156,000 | 0 | -156,000 |
| Morocco | 139,151 | 0 | -139,151 |
| France | 26,499 | 99,986 | +73,487 |
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) | 2,147,144 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,632,288 |
| Air transport | 371,962 |
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) | 1,245,967 | 901,177 | -344,790 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,368,303 | 263,985 | -1,104,318 |
| Air transport | 0 | 371,962 | +371,962 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 1,877,739 |
| Southampton | 950,137 |
| Birmingham Airport | 297,618 |
| Liverpool Docks | 273,444 |
| London Gateway Port | 249,276 |
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 | 1,194,833 | 682,906 | -511,927 |
| Southampton | 694,746 | 255,391 | -439,355 |
| Birmingham Airport | 0 | 297,618 | +297,618 |
| Liverpool Docks | 212,553 | 60,891 | -151,662 |
| London Gateway Port | 240,682 | 8,594 | -232,088 |
| Felixstowe | 79,151 | 12,500 | -66,651 |
| Poole | 0 | 84,852 | +84,852 |
| Harwich | 69,143 | 8,538 | -60,605 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 0 | 74,344 | +74,344 |
| Killingholme | 68,395 | 0 | -68,395 |
Related HS codes
What this shows: Sibling or child HS codes in the same classification branch.
Quick facts
HS code: 846232
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Machines used to cut metal sheets into specific lengths or widths