Import/export HS code 846259: Various notching machines
Non-computer-controlled machines for creating notches 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Germany | 3,334,450 |
| Italy | 1,055,014 |
| United States | 677,463 |
| France | 427,849 |
| China | 387,787 |
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 | 775,347 | 2,559,103 | +1,783,756 |
| Italy | 907,729 | 147,285 | -760,444 |
| United States | 311,939 | 365,524 | +53,585 |
| France | 354,719 | 73,130 | -281,589 |
| China | 117,519 | 270,268 | +152,749 |
| Spain | 214,483 | 112,575 | -101,908 |
| Netherlands | 140,557 | 101,599 | -38,958 |
| Poland | 61,399 | 101,909 | +40,510 |
| Portugal | 114,992 | 44,908 | -70,084 |
| Canada | 10,006 | 147,873 | +137,867 |
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 | 3,280,069 |
| Italy | 1,157,351 |
| United States | 817,483 |
| Spain | 455,470 |
| China | 409,609 |
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 | 736,383 | 2,543,686 | +1,807,303 |
| Italy | 989,865 | 167,486 | -822,379 |
| United States | 302,468 | 515,015 | +212,547 |
| Spain | 342,895 | 112,575 | -230,320 |
| China | 132,243 | 277,366 | +145,123 |
| France | 131,255 | 106,661 | -24,594 |
| Czechia | 200,222 | 0 | -200,222 |
| Portugal | 114,992 | 44,908 | -70,084 |
| Poland | 22,968 | 87,210 | +64,242 |
| Norway | 65,056 | 33,470 | -31,586 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| West Midlands | 9 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 6 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 6 |
| Greater Manchester | 4 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 4 |
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 | 7 | 5 | -2 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 5 | 3 | -2 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 2 | 4 | +2 |
| Greater Manchester | 3 | 4 | +1 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 4 | 2 | -2 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 1 | 3 | +2 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 3 | 3 | +0 |
| Cambridgeshire and Peterborough | 0 | 2 | +2 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Essex | 2 | 2 | +0 |
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) | 5,115,940 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,497,344 |
| Air transport | 587,947 |
| Other | 78,286 |
| Road transport | 4,300 |
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) | 2,192,064 | 2,923,876 | +731,812 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 681,580 | 815,764 | +134,184 |
| Air transport | 262,904 | 325,043 | +62,139 |
| Other | 65,748 | 12,538 | -53,210 |
| Road transport | 0 | 4,300 | +4,300 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover | 2,186,967 |
| Immingham Docks | 989,523 |
| Eurotunnel | 877,433 |
| Southampton | 688,664 |
| Purfleet | 490,988 |
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 | 650,141 | 1,536,826 | +886,685 |
| Immingham Docks | 215,987 | 773,536 | +557,549 |
| Eurotunnel | 413,506 | 463,927 | +50,421 |
| Southampton | 247,343 | 441,321 | +193,978 |
| Purfleet | 490,988 | 0 | -490,988 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 107,682 | 126,046 | +18,364 |
| Felixstowe | 97,201 | 132,772 | +35,571 |
| London | 141,533 | 85,329 | -56,204 |
| Birmingham Airport | 49,251 | 162,739 | +113,488 |
| Portsmouth | 110,068 | 92,199 | -17,869 |
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 | 29 |
| Manufacture of fabricated metal products, except machinery and equipment | 16 |
| Manufacture of machinery and equipment n.e.c. | 5 |
| Manufacture of basic metals | 4 |
| Office administrative, office support and other business support activities | 4 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2025-11 | 7 |
| 2025-10 | 10 |
| 2025-09 | 8 |
| 2025-08 | 6 |
| 2025-07 | 13 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| REYNAERS ALUMINIUM LIMITED | 41 |
| ROTHENBERGER (U.K.) LIMITED | 40 |
| ALUPROF UK LIMITED | 24 |
| HYDRO BUILDING SYSTEMS UK LIMITED | 23 |
| ICR INTEGRITY LIMITED | 21 |
| HY-TEN LIMITED | 20 |
| EXPONDO UK LIMITED | 16 |
| WEIDMULLER LIMITED | 15 |
| PARKER HANNIFIN LIMITED | 13 |
| EXCEL MACHINE TOOLS LIMITED | 12 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 37 |
| 54m+ | 24 |
| Other | 5 |
| 15m-54m | 4 |
| 0-1m | 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Portugal | 353,056 |
| India | 348,976 |
| Germany | 268,957 |
| Turkey | 195,188 |
| United Arab Emirates | 173,998 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Portugal | 353,056 | 0 | -353,056 |
| India | 347,994 | 982 | -347,012 |
| Germany | 175,044 | 93,913 | -81,131 |
| Turkey | 195,188 | 0 | -195,188 |
| United Arab Emirates | 61,779 | 112,219 | +50,440 |
| Norway | 113,542 | 49,728 | -63,814 |
| Romania | 0 | 138,424 | +138,424 |
| Poland | 1,349 | 117,586 | +116,237 |
| Ireland | 85,432 | 24,024 | -61,408 |
| Netherlands | 51,239 | 33,231 | -18,008 |
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 | 3,392 |
| Taiwan | 695 |
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 | 705 | 2,687 | +1,982 |
| Taiwan | 368 | 327 | -41 |
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) | 1,343,573 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 622,040 |
| Air transport | 541,911 |
| Road transport | 52,402 |
| Other | 4,087 |
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) | 885,882 | 457,691 | -428,191 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 502,063 | 119,977 | -382,086 |
| Air transport | 277,622 | 264,289 | -13,333 |
| Road transport | 52,402 | 0 | -52,402 |
| Other | 1,073 | 3,014 | +1,941 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 686,205 |
| Southampton | 382,397 |
| London | 365,392 |
| ZLC | 162,648 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 156,250 |
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 | 358,362 | 327,843 | -30,519 |
| Southampton | 372,917 | 9,480 | -363,437 |
| London | 353,056 | 12,336 | -340,720 |
| ZLC | 119,123 | 43,525 | -75,598 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 97,679 | 58,571 | -39,108 |
| London Stansted Airport | 31,719 | 112,219 | +80,500 |
| Immingham Docks | 74,355 | 10,000 | -64,355 |
| Holyhead | 61,908 | 16,201 | -45,707 |
| Dover | 31,110 | 40,752 | +9,642 |
| London Gateway Port | 30,438 | 30,339 | -99 |
Quick facts
HS code: 846259
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Non-computer-controlled machines for creating notches in metal