Import/export HS code 846290: Various metalworking machines
Machines for working metal that do not fit into other categories
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Italy | 7,196,645 |
| China | 3,692,632 |
| Germany | 3,305,266 |
| Belgium | 3,002,994 |
| Taiwan | 1,649,879 |
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 | 2,998,362 | 4,198,283 | +1,199,921 |
| China | 1,979,706 | 1,712,926 | -266,780 |
| Germany | 2,195,708 | 1,109,558 | -1,086,150 |
| Belgium | 1,406,059 | 1,596,935 | +190,876 |
| Taiwan | 5,158 | 1,644,721 | +1,639,563 |
| United States | 854,731 | 666,922 | -187,809 |
| Switzerland | 31,918 | 1,205,154 | +1,173,236 |
| Turkey | 286,256 | 515,778 | +229,522 |
| Netherlands | 175,812 | 487,892 | +312,080 |
| Poland | 33,299 | 605,511 | +572,212 |
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 | 7,545,732 |
| China | 3,925,719 |
| Germany | 3,132,051 |
| Belgium | 2,698,636 |
| Taiwan | 1,682,906 |
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 | 2,923,274 | 4,622,458 | +1,699,184 |
| China | 2,099,904 | 1,825,815 | -274,089 |
| Germany | 2,296,651 | 835,400 | -1,461,251 |
| Belgium | 1,389,307 | 1,309,329 | -79,978 |
| Taiwan | 20,289 | 1,662,617 | +1,642,328 |
| United States | 837,919 | 664,093 | -173,826 |
| Switzerland | 48,624 | 1,205,154 | +1,156,530 |
| Turkey | 286,256 | 515,778 | +229,522 |
| France | 313,671 | 358,175 | +44,504 |
| United Kingdom | 120,494 | 301,311 | +180,817 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| West Midlands | 20 |
| Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear | 16 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 14 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 14 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 13 |
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 | 11 | 10 | -1 |
| Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear | 11 | 8 | -3 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 11 | 7 | -4 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 12 | 7 | -5 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 5 | 9 | +4 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 5 | 8 | +3 |
| Greater Manchester | 9 | 3 | -6 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 6 | 8 | +2 |
| South East Wales | 5 | 8 | +3 |
| West Yorkshire | 7 | 6 | -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) | 14,543,918 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 8,459,988 |
| Air transport | 2,115,353 |
| Road transport | 273,434 |
| Other | 54,812 |
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) | 7,031,885 | 7,512,033 | +480,148 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 2,795,702 | 5,664,286 | +2,868,584 |
| Air transport | 986,165 | 1,129,188 | +143,023 |
| Road transport | 66,846 | 206,588 | +139,742 |
| Other | 28,929 | 25,883 | -3,046 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover | 9,298,447 |
| Felixstowe | 3,307,919 |
| Southampton | 2,730,199 |
| Eurotunnel | 1,403,711 |
| Immingham Docks | 1,320,165 |
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 | 4,153,046 | 5,145,401 | +992,355 |
| Felixstowe | 228,867 | 3,079,052 | +2,850,185 |
| Southampton | 1,530,708 | 1,199,491 | -331,217 |
| Eurotunnel | 952,427 | 451,284 | -501,143 |
| Immingham Docks | 95,409 | 1,224,756 | +1,129,347 |
| Killingholme | 0 | 795,517 | +795,517 |
| Liverpool Docks | 616,897 | 121,695 | -495,202 |
| Purfleet | 686,293 | 0 | -686,293 |
| ZLC | 74,870 | 547,922 | +473,052 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 496,161 | 78,262 | -417,899 |
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 | 65 |
| Manufacture of machinery and equipment n.e.c. | 38 |
| Manufacture of fabricated metal products, except machinery and equipment | 33 |
| Other manufacturing | 24 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 21 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2025-11 | 22 |
| 2025-10 | 25 |
| 2025-09 | 21 |
| 2025-08 | 21 |
| 2025-07 | 25 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| METPRO LIMITED | 36 |
| METPRO LIMITED | 36 |
| METPRO LIMITED | 36 |
| TOOLEX LIMITED | 36 |
| GRANIT PARTS LIMITED PARTNERSHIP | 30 |
| BLACK & DECKER | 25 |
| PARKER HANNIFIN LIMITED | 25 |
| SYKES-PICKAVANT LIMITED | 25 |
| SIC MARKING LTD | 23 |
| SPIROL INDUSTRIES LIMITED | 21 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 118 |
| 54m+ | 86 |
| 15m-54m | 31 |
| Other | 24 |
| 0-1m | 21 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Mexico | 4,413,632 |
| United States | 4,277,836 |
| France | 2,039,613 |
| China | 1,465,899 |
| Spain | 1,326,627 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mexico | 4,346,455 | 67,177 | -4,279,278 |
| United States | 2,156,997 | 2,120,839 | -36,158 |
| France | 1,556,994 | 482,619 | -1,074,375 |
| China | 1,371,854 | 94,045 | -1,277,809 |
| Spain | 1,270,797 | 55,830 | -1,214,967 |
| Norway | 848,567 | 303,991 | -544,576 |
| Romania | 317,970 | 739,883 | +421,913 |
| Germany | 524,753 | 381,453 | -143,300 |
| Japan | 29,763 | 754,510 | +724,747 |
| Poland | 107,639 | 654,716 | +547,077 |
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) | 12,282,620 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 9,572,623 |
| Air transport | 2,010,711 |
| Road transport | 49,345 |
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) | 8,736,952 | 3,545,668 | -5,191,284 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 6,449,373 | 3,123,250 | -3,326,123 |
| Air transport | 1,076,650 | 934,061 | -142,589 |
| Road transport | 49,345 | 0 | -49,345 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| London Gateway Port | 7,268,377 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 6,646,820 |
| Southampton | 3,507,655 |
| Immingham Docks | 1,297,775 |
| Felixstowe | 924,963 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| London Gateway Port | 6,427,488 | 840,889 | -5,586,599 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 4,377,477 | 2,269,343 | -2,108,134 |
| Southampton | 1,865,444 | 1,642,211 | -223,233 |
| Immingham Docks | 901,720 | 396,055 | -505,665 |
| Felixstowe | 163,573 | 761,390 | +597,817 |
| Dover | 449,818 | 424,773 | -25,045 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 602,261 | 199,811 | -402,450 |
| East Midlands Airport | 355,540 | 394,384 | +38,844 |
| Portsmouth | 460,669 | 0 | -460,669 |
| Liverpool Docks | 65,662 | 278,629 | +212,967 |
Related HS codes
What this shows: Sibling or child HS codes in the same classification branch.
Quick facts
HS code: 846290
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Machines for working metal that do not fit into other categories