Import/export HS code 846242: Numerically controlled punching machines
Computer-controlled machines for creating holes or shapes in 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.
- 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Germany | 14,741,001 |
| France | 10,073,446 |
| Belgium | 2,703,359 |
| Italy | 1,501,679 |
| United States | 1,460,119 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Germany | 9,355,529 | 5,385,472 | -3,970,057 |
| France | 4,531,639 | 5,541,807 | +1,010,168 |
| Belgium | 2,293,860 | 409,499 | -1,884,361 |
| Italy | 575,556 | 926,123 | +350,567 |
| United States | 1,083,014 | 377,105 | -705,909 |
| Switzerland | 728,130 | 0 | -728,130 |
| Sweden | 590,898 | 80,202 | -510,696 |
| Ireland | 182,731 | 440,966 | +258,235 |
| Spain | 424,955 | 85,149 | -339,806 |
| Finland | 449,383 | 0 | -449,383 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Germany | 11,075,772 |
| Japan | 9,918,185 |
| Finland | 1,866,698 |
| United States | 1,830,860 |
| Italy | 1,719,212 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Germany | 5,779,167 | 5,296,605 | -482,562 |
| Japan | 4,671,920 | 5,246,265 | +574,345 |
| Finland | 1,866,698 | 0 | -1,866,698 |
| United States | 1,453,755 | 377,105 | -1,076,650 |
| Italy | 793,089 | 926,123 | +133,034 |
| France | 802,842 | 832,435 | +29,593 |
| Switzerland | 704,998 | 0 | -704,998 |
| Spain | 424,955 | 85,149 | -339,806 |
| China | 61,763 | 229,150 | +167,387 |
| Slovakia | 150,999 | 0 | -150,999 |
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 | 5 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 3 |
| Gloucestershire and Wiltshire | 2 |
| Inner London - West | 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 | 2 | -2 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 3 | 1 | -2 |
| Gloucestershire and Wiltshire | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Inner London - West | 2 | 0 | -2 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| Northern Ireland | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 2 | 0 | -2 |
| West Midlands | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Cambridgeshire and Peterborough | 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) | 25,110,674 |
| Other | 4,285,779 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 4,008,708 |
| Road transport | 728,130 |
| Air transport | 34,468 |
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) | 12,746,383 | 12,364,291 | -382,092 |
| Other | 3,764,611 | 521,168 | -3,243,443 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 3,391,061 | 617,647 | -2,773,414 |
| Road transport | 728,130 | 0 | -728,130 |
| Air transport | 23,574 | 10,894 | -12,680 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover | 11,278,614 |
| Eurotunnel | 6,119,171 |
| 000 | 4,285,779 |
| ZLC | 3,442,529 |
| Immingham Docks | 2,319,501 |
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 | 5,960,553 | 5,318,061 | -642,492 |
| Eurotunnel | 4,385,663 | 1,733,508 | -2,652,155 |
| 000 | 3,764,611 | 521,168 | -3,243,443 |
| ZLC | 1,327,402 | 2,115,127 | +787,725 |
| Immingham Docks | 1,504,880 | 814,621 | -690,259 |
| London | 1,712,827 | 0 | -1,712,827 |
| Killingholme | 199,483 | 1,412,456 | +1,212,973 |
| Purfleet | 562,238 | 885,369 | +323,131 |
| Southampton | 214,079 | 412,823 | +198,744 |
| Grangemouth Docks | 550,791 | 0 | -550,791 |
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 | 11 |
| Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 7 |
| Repair and installation of machinery and equipment | 4 |
| Manufacture of machinery and equipment n.e.c. | 3 |
| Other manufacturing | 3 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 1 |
| 2025-11 | 1 |
| 2025-09 | 1 |
| 2025-08 | 2 |
| 2025-07 | 4 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| AMADA UNITED KINGDOM LIMITED | 39 |
| TRUMPF LIMITED | 32 |
| COTSWOLD MACHINERY SALES LIMITED | 9 |
| PROSAW LIMITED | 9 |
| LVD LIMITED | 6 |
| BRUDERER UK LIMITED | 6 |
| EDWARD PRYOR & SON LIMITED | 5 |
| FICEP (UK) LIMITED | 4 |
| PRIMA POWER UK LIMITED | 3 |
| RMIG LIMITED | 2 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 12 |
| 54m+ | 9 |
| Other | 4 |
| 0-1m | 3 |
| 15m-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 | £ |
|---|---|
| China | 4,025,823 |
| Ireland | 835,743 |
| United States | 560,000 |
| Poland | 272,239 |
| Denmark | 152,317 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| China | 4,025,823 | 0 | -4,025,823 |
| Ireland | 345,440 | 490,303 | +144,863 |
| United States | 560,000 | 0 | -560,000 |
| Poland | 4,280 | 267,959 | +263,679 |
| Denmark | 142,248 | 10,069 | -132,179 |
| Turkey | 60,000 | 78,645 | +18,645 |
| Netherlands | 128,953 | 0 | -128,953 |
| Latvia | 0 | 124,050 | +124,050 |
| France | 1,790 | 119,328 | +117,538 |
| Italy | 83,120 | 0 | -83,120 |
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) | 4,770,162 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 1,997,728 |
| Air transport | 26,176 |
| Road transport | 1,300 |
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) | 4,665,874 | 104,288 | -4,561,586 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 844,664 | 1,153,064 | +308,400 |
| Air transport | 1,170 | 25,006 | +23,836 |
| Road transport | 1,300 | 0 | -1,300 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Felixstowe | 4,025,823 |
| Liverpool Docks | 953,600 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 921,487 |
| Heysham | 341,840 |
| Immingham Docks | 142,248 |
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 | 4,025,823 | 0 | -4,025,823 |
| Liverpool Docks | 563,600 | 390,000 | -173,600 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 260,797 | 660,690 | +399,893 |
| Heysham | 341,840 | 0 | -341,840 |
| Immingham Docks | 142,248 | 0 | -142,248 |
| Holyhead | 0 | 100,303 | +100,303 |
| Harwich | 90,592 | 0 | -90,592 |
| Southampton | 30,293 | 40,414 | +10,121 |
| London Gateway Port | 0 | 63,874 | +63,874 |
| London | 35,000 | 0 | -35,000 |
Quick facts
HS code: 846242
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Computer-controlled machines for creating holes or shapes in metal sheets