Import/export HS code 846261: Hydraulic presses
Machines that use hydraulic power to shape or compress metal
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- 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Italy | 6,070,216 |
| Germany | 4,928,339 |
| Spain | 4,212,452 |
| Turkey | 3,470,373 |
| China | 3,223,937 |
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 | 5,345,343 | 724,873 | -4,620,470 |
| Germany | 2,659,464 | 2,268,875 | -390,589 |
| Spain | 3,971,344 | 241,108 | -3,730,236 |
| Turkey | 1,522,363 | 1,948,010 | +425,647 |
| China | 1,697,207 | 1,526,730 | -170,477 |
| France | 1,964,749 | 272,416 | -1,692,333 |
| Netherlands | 459,304 | 998,350 | +539,046 |
| Portugal | 73,143 | 709,650 | +636,507 |
| Austria | 1,207 | 752,282 | +751,075 |
| Finland | 282,844 | 280,787 | -2,057 |
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 | 7,640,968 |
| Germany | 5,158,221 |
| Spain | 4,419,268 |
| Turkey | 3,586,377 |
| China | 3,379,241 |
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 | 6,323,261 | 1,317,707 | -5,005,554 |
| Germany | 2,879,385 | 2,278,836 | -600,549 |
| Spain | 4,136,162 | 283,106 | -3,853,056 |
| Turkey | 1,512,423 | 2,073,954 | +561,531 |
| China | 1,791,130 | 1,588,111 | -203,019 |
| France | 1,000,691 | 213,793 | -786,898 |
| Portugal | 74,049 | 702,995 | +628,946 |
| Austria | 0 | 738,037 | +738,037 |
| Poland | 368,327 | 290,827 | -77,500 |
| Finland | 282,844 | 316,594 | +33,750 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| West Midlands | 15 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 12 |
| Greater Manchester | 10 |
| Essex | 9 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 9 |
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 | 9 | 9 | +0 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 9 | 7 | -2 |
| Greater Manchester | 4 | 8 | +4 |
| Essex | 5 | 8 | +3 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 7 | 8 | +1 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 5 | 3 | -2 |
| Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear | 3 | 5 | +2 |
| West Yorkshire | 4 | 4 | +0 |
| Mid and South West Wales | 2 | 4 | +2 |
| South East Wales | 3 | 4 | +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) | 17,786,889 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 8,879,589 |
| Air transport | 1,704,885 |
| Road transport | 1,657,697 |
| Other | 207,818 |
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) | 11,849,485 | 5,937,404 | -5,912,081 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 6,627,861 | 2,251,728 | -4,376,133 |
| Air transport | 772,939 | 931,946 | +159,007 |
| Road transport | 143,091 | 1,514,606 | +1,371,515 |
| Other | 131,730 | 76,088 | -55,642 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover | 8,708,585 |
| Southampton | 4,207,369 |
| Immingham Docks | 3,884,315 |
| ZLC | 1,747,113 |
| Killingholme | 1,703,403 |
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 | 7,307,283 | 1,401,302 | -5,905,981 |
| Southampton | 4,070,137 | 137,232 | -3,932,905 |
| Immingham Docks | 748,783 | 3,135,532 | +2,386,749 |
| ZLC | 236,163 | 1,510,950 | +1,274,787 |
| Killingholme | 1,642,924 | 60,479 | -1,582,445 |
| Felixstowe | 654,458 | 732,320 | +77,862 |
| Eurotunnel | 562,828 | 472,287 | -90,541 |
| Harwich | 444,061 | 481,273 | +37,212 |
| London | 607,400 | 295,196 | -312,204 |
| Newhaven | 65,211 | 696,493 | +631,282 |
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 | 49 |
| Manufacture of machinery and equipment n.e.c. | 21 |
| Manufacture of fabricated metal products, except machinery and equipment | 18 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 13 |
| Repair and installation of machinery and equipment | 12 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 22 |
| 2025-11 | 30 |
| 2025-10 | 29 |
| 2025-09 | 21 |
| 2025-08 | 23 |
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 | 72 |
| 54m+ | 45 |
| 15m-54m | 17 |
| 0-1m | 14 |
| Other | 11 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Saudi Arabia | 11,298,785 |
| United States | 1,217,715 |
| India | 406,817 |
| United Arab Emirates | 366,858 |
| Australia | 339,738 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Saudi Arabia | 11,298,785 | 0 | -11,298,785 |
| United States | 1,080,352 | 137,363 | -942,989 |
| India | 404,478 | 2,339 | -402,139 |
| United Arab Emirates | 10,065 | 356,793 | +346,728 |
| Australia | 8,080 | 331,658 | +323,578 |
| Spain | 291,364 | 42,347 | -249,017 |
| Slovakia | 327,466 | 0 | -327,466 |
| Ireland | 232,115 | 95,235 | -136,880 |
| Israel | 0 | 256,000 | +256,000 |
| Belgium | 155,511 | 74,515 | -80,996 |
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 | 41,589 |
| France | 15,458 |
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 | 24,345 | 17,244 | -7,101 |
| France | 1,411 | 14,047 | +12,636 |
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) | 13,560,188 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 2,312,497 |
| Air transport | 803,831 |
| Other | 57,047 |
| Road transport | 1,643 |
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) | 12,865,276 | 694,912 | -12,170,364 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 1,596,309 | 716,188 | -880,121 |
| Air transport | 380,412 | 423,419 | +43,007 |
| Other | 25,756 | 31,291 | +5,535 |
| Road transport | 1,643 | 0 | -1,643 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| WEY | 11,293,000 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 1,334,014 |
| Southampton | 1,013,762 |
| London Gateway Port | 743,716 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 691,668 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| WEY | 11,293,000 | 0 | -11,293,000 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 847,328 | 486,686 | -360,642 |
| Southampton | 570,283 | 443,479 | -126,804 |
| London Gateway Port | 497,148 | 246,568 | -250,580 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 298,439 | 393,229 | +94,790 |
| Immingham Docks | 341,153 | 58,963 | -282,190 |
| Dover | 357,348 | 25,665 | -331,683 |
| Liverpool Docks | 213,865 | 28,500 | -185,365 |
| Holyhead | 107,695 | 27,720 | -79,975 |
| Felixstowe | 80,220 | 4,865 | -75,355 |
Related HS codes
What this shows: Sibling or child HS codes in the same classification branch.
Quick facts
HS code: 846261
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Machines that use hydraulic power to shape or compress metal