Import/export HS code 846233: Numerically controlled shearing machines
Computer-controlled machines for cutting metal sheets with high precision
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Turkey | 1,638,597 |
| Netherlands | 1,498,590 |
| China | 1,078,976 |
| France | 633,520 |
| Germany | 579,255 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Turkey | 943,939 | 694,658 | -249,281 |
| Netherlands | 659,668 | 838,922 | +179,254 |
| China | 505,241 | 573,735 | +68,494 |
| France | 189,957 | 443,563 | +253,606 |
| Germany | 31,521 | 547,734 | +516,213 |
| South Africa | 370,002 | 0 | -370,002 |
| United States | 179,213 | 0 | -179,213 |
| Portugal | 59,455 | 110,537 | +51,082 |
| Belgium | 47,270 | 0 | -47,270 |
| Italy | 0 | 1,206 | +1,206 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Turkey | 1,664,767 |
| Netherlands | 1,498,590 |
| China | 1,142,353 |
| France | 537,261 |
| Germany | 536,978 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Turkey | 943,939 | 720,828 | -223,111 |
| Netherlands | 659,668 | 838,922 | +179,254 |
| China | 556,780 | 585,573 | +28,793 |
| France | 93,698 | 443,563 | +349,865 |
| Germany | 27,252 | 509,726 | +482,474 |
| South Africa | 370,002 | 0 | -370,002 |
| Portugal | 155,714 | 110,537 | -45,177 |
| United States | 179,213 | 0 | -179,213 |
| Italy | 0 | 1,206 | +1,206 |
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 | 3 |
| Essex | 2 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 2 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 2 |
| West Midlands | 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 | 3 | 3 | +0 |
| Essex | 0 | 2 | +2 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 0 | 2 | +2 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| West Midlands | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Cheshire | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Gloucestershire and Wiltshire | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Inner London - West | 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) | 4,514,207 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,675,276 |
| Air transport | 7,138 |
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) | 1,882,943 | 2,631,264 | +748,321 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,097,391 | 577,885 | -519,506 |
| Air transport | 5,932 | 1,206 | -4,726 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover | 1,512,393 |
| Felixstowe | 890,791 |
| Harwich | 871,695 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 661,554 |
| London Gateway Port | 550,824 |
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 | 493,489 | 1,018,904 | +525,415 |
| Felixstowe | 478,473 | 412,318 | -66,155 |
| Harwich | 408,733 | 462,962 | +54,229 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 177,461 | 484,093 | +306,632 |
| London Gateway Port | 390,838 | 159,986 | -230,852 |
| London | 315,640 | 160,935 | -154,705 |
| Newhaven | 155,714 | 110,537 | -45,177 |
| Killingholme | 250,935 | 0 | -250,935 |
| Tyne | 0 | 217,525 | +217,525 |
| Liverpool Docks | 179,213 | 0 | -179,213 |
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 | 7 |
| Manufacture of machinery and equipment n.e.c. | 5 |
| Manufacture of fabricated metal products, except machinery and equipment | 2 |
| Office administrative, office support and other business support activities | 2 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 2 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2025-11 | 2 |
| 2025-10 | 4 |
| 2025-09 | 6 |
| 2025-08 | 4 |
| 2025-07 | 5 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 13 |
| 0-1m | 4 |
| 54m+ | 3 |
| 15m-54m | 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| United States | 1,727,336 |
| Hungary | 1,374,941 |
| China | 112,668 |
| Netherlands | 30,790 |
| Ireland | 12,000 |
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 | 363,171 | 1,364,165 | +1,000,994 |
| Hungary | 1,374,941 | 0 | -1,374,941 |
| China | 112,668 | 0 | -112,668 |
| Netherlands | 0 | 30,790 | +30,790 |
| Ireland | 12,000 | 0 | -12,000 |
| Germany | 0 | 5,000 | +5,000 |
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) | 1,744,836 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 1,405,231 |
| Air transport | 112,668 |
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) | 363,171 | 1,381,665 | +1,018,494 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 1,386,941 | 18,290 | -1,368,651 |
| Air transport | 112,668 | 0 | -112,668 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 1,374,941 |
| Southampton | 1,364,165 |
| Liverpool Docks | 363,171 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 112,668 |
| Immingham Docks | 25,261 |
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 | 1,374,941 | 0 | -1,374,941 |
| Southampton | 0 | 1,364,165 | +1,364,165 |
| Liverpool Docks | 363,171 | 0 | -363,171 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 112,668 | 0 | -112,668 |
| Immingham Docks | 0 | 25,261 | +25,261 |
| Holyhead | 12,000 | 0 | -12,000 |
| Harwich | 0 | 10,529 | +10,529 |
Quick facts
HS code: 846233
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Computer-controlled machines for cutting metal sheets with high precision