Import/export HS code 846249: Various punching machines
Non-computer-controlled machines for punching holes in 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| South Korea | 10,425,134 |
| China | 953,836 |
| Italy | 816,233 |
| Spain | 548,889 |
| Turkey | 317,417 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| South Korea | 3,516,973 | 6,908,161 | +3,391,188 |
| China | 802,605 | 151,231 | -651,374 |
| Italy | 41,180 | 775,053 | +733,873 |
| Spain | 224,246 | 324,643 | +100,397 |
| Turkey | 226,079 | 91,338 | -134,741 |
| Austria | 49,613 | 232,572 | +182,959 |
| Germany | 104,316 | 153,911 | +49,595 |
| United States | 102,352 | 111,085 | +8,733 |
| Netherlands | 158,568 | 8,634 | -149,934 |
| Israel | 47,827 | 12,109 | -35,718 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| South Korea | 10,425,134 |
| China | 1,011,761 |
| Italy | 911,681 |
| Spain | 567,118 |
| Turkey | 381,303 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| South Korea | 3,516,973 | 6,908,161 | +3,391,188 |
| China | 839,213 | 172,548 | -666,665 |
| Italy | 130,225 | 781,456 | +651,231 |
| Spain | 242,475 | 324,643 | +82,168 |
| Turkey | 231,241 | 150,062 | -81,179 |
| Austria | 49,613 | 232,572 | +182,959 |
| Germany | 94,109 | 128,640 | +34,531 |
| United States | 87,964 | 84,110 | -3,854 |
| Israel | 47,827 | 12,109 | -35,718 |
| Poland | 33,403 | 23,446 | -9,957 |
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 | 8 |
| West Midlands | 7 |
| West Yorkshire | 7 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 6 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 6 |
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 | 5 | 6 | +1 |
| West Midlands | 3 | 7 | +4 |
| West Yorkshire | 5 | 2 | -3 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 4 | 5 | +1 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 5 | 3 | -2 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 3 | 3 | +0 |
| Greater Manchester | 4 | 3 | -1 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 4 | 1 | -3 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Inner London - West | 2 | 3 | +1 |
Import volume by transport
What this shows: Import value by transport mode used to bring goods into the UK.
Top 5 values
| Transport | £ |
|---|---|
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 11,167,561 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 2,353,744 |
| Air transport | 738,319 |
| Road transport | 52,078 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 3,986,061 | 7,181,500 | +3,195,439 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 974,832 | 1,378,912 | +404,080 |
| Air transport | 402,178 | 336,141 | -66,037 |
| Road transport | 25,981 | 26,097 | +116 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Tyne | 10,420,762 |
| Dover | 1,142,094 |
| Felixstowe | 634,388 |
| Eurotunnel | 362,400 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 231,537 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tyne | 3,512,601 | 6,908,161 | +3,395,560 |
| Dover | 72,127 | 1,069,967 | +997,840 |
| Felixstowe | 482,828 | 151,560 | -331,268 |
| Eurotunnel | 185,391 | 177,009 | -8,382 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 203,746 | 27,791 | -175,955 |
| London | 159,915 | 13,861 | -146,054 |
| Immingham Docks | 147,607 | 25,371 | -122,236 |
| London Stansted Airport | 38,348 | 118,083 | +79,735 |
| Birmingham Airport | 88,583 | 41,731 | -46,852 |
| East Midlands Airport | 52,122 | 67,306 | +15,184 |
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 | 26 |
| Manufacture of fabricated metal products, except machinery and equipment | 14 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 10 |
| Manufacture of machinery and equipment n.e.c. | 7 |
| Office administrative, office support and other business support activities | 6 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2025-11 | 7 |
| 2025-10 | 6 |
| 2025-09 | 7 |
| 2025-08 | 8 |
| 2025-07 | 10 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| PI-KEM LIMITED | 49 |
| SELMACH MACHINERY LTD | 47 |
| BISON MACHINERY LIMITED | 44 |
| JEI DRILLING & CUTTING SOLUTIONS LTD | 24 |
| RS COMPONENTS LIMITED | 23 |
| PROSAW LIMITED | 19 |
| P & B METAL COMPONENTS LIMITED | 18 |
| HARTLE IGE LTD. | 17 |
| BAND-IT COMPANY LIMITED | 17 |
| HI-FORCE LIMITED | 13 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 47 |
| 54m+ | 25 |
| 0-1m | 9 |
| Other | 8 |
| 15m-54m | 7 |
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 | 1,482,569 |
| India | 658,230 |
| Mexico | 439,364 |
| Germany | 308,771 |
| Kenya | 272,891 |
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 | 468,961 | 1,013,608 | +544,647 |
| India | 655,730 | 2,500 | -653,230 |
| Mexico | 5,000 | 434,364 | +429,364 |
| Germany | 197,503 | 111,268 | -86,235 |
| Kenya | 59,991 | 212,900 | +152,909 |
| Ireland | 101,167 | 162,864 | +61,697 |
| Czechia | 84,824 | 93,250 | +8,426 |
| Italy | 71,503 | 95,221 | +23,718 |
| France | 140,381 | 14,354 | -126,027 |
| Canada | 122,320 | 0 | -122,320 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Spain | 12,485 |
| XU | 3,769 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spain | 12,485 | 0 | -12,485 |
| XU | 3,769 | 0 | -3,769 |
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) | 2,870,317 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 1,143,565 |
| Air transport | 983,850 |
| Other | 16,254 |
| Road transport | 1,006 |
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) | 1,319,954 | 1,550,363 | +230,409 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 674,830 | 468,735 | -206,095 |
| Air transport | 427,512 | 556,338 | +128,826 |
| Other | 16,254 | 0 | -16,254 |
| Road transport | 0 | 1,006 | +1,006 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Felixstowe | 940,080 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 900,817 |
| Liverpool Docks | 864,851 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 482,639 |
| Southampton | 447,680 |
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 | 831,616 | 108,464 | -723,152 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 497,949 | 402,868 | -95,081 |
| Liverpool Docks | 159,197 | 705,654 | +546,457 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 88,952 | 393,687 | +304,735 |
| Southampton | 96,316 | 351,364 | +255,048 |
| London Gateway Port | 166,207 | 264,217 | +98,010 |
| ZLC | 156,460 | 80,258 | -76,202 |
| East Midlands Airport | 110,916 | 74,540 | -36,376 |
| Milford | 0 | 125,000 | +125,000 |
| Immingham Docks | 84,861 | 19,086 | -65,775 |
Quick facts
HS code: 846249
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Non-computer-controlled machines for punching holes in metal