Import/export HS code 846330: Machines for working wire
Machines designed to shape, cut, or bend metal wire
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 | 2,706,911 |
| Switzerland | 1,650,933 |
| New Zealand | 1,455,230 |
| Italy | 1,173,440 |
| China | 1,109,657 |
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 | 2,687,442 | 19,469 | -2,667,973 |
| Switzerland | 1,185 | 1,649,748 | +1,648,563 |
| New Zealand | 1,455,230 | 0 | -1,455,230 |
| Italy | 610,316 | 563,124 | -47,192 |
| China | 270,251 | 839,406 | +569,155 |
| Netherlands | 186,125 | 540,773 | +354,648 |
| France | 10,090 | 383,810 | +373,720 |
| Austria | 0 | 314,926 | +314,926 |
| Japan | 32,322 | 176,200 | +143,878 |
| Cyprus | 43,889 | 0 | -43,889 |
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 | 2,652,648 |
| Italy | 1,734,534 |
| Switzerland | 1,648,002 |
| New Zealand | 1,455,230 |
| China | 1,128,866 |
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 | 2,639,241 | 13,407 | -2,625,834 |
| Italy | 789,055 | 945,479 | +156,424 |
| Switzerland | 0 | 1,648,002 | +1,648,002 |
| New Zealand | 1,455,230 | 0 | -1,455,230 |
| China | 282,493 | 846,373 | +563,880 |
| Netherlands | 0 | 467,786 | +467,786 |
| Japan | 85,096 | 231,471 | +146,375 |
| Austria | 0 | 314,926 | +314,926 |
| United States | 29,775 | 27,696 | -2,079 |
| United Kingdom | 24,152 | 29,528 | +5,376 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| West Midlands | 9 |
| Greater Manchester | 4 |
| West Yorkshire | 4 |
| Cheshire | 3 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 3 |
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 | 6 | 5 | -1 |
| Greater Manchester | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| West Yorkshire | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Cheshire | 3 | 1 | -2 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| Kent | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| Mid and South West Wales | 3 | 0 | -3 |
| South East Wales | 0 | 3 | +3 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 1 | 2 | +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) | 4,670,401 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 3,282,388 |
| Road transport | 1,648,002 |
| Air transport | 425,412 |
| Other | 59 |
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) | 3,223,638 | 1,446,763 | -1,776,875 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,900,272 | 1,382,116 | -518,156 |
| Road transport | 0 | 1,648,002 | +1,648,002 |
| Air transport | 312,824 | 112,588 | -200,236 |
| Other | 59 | 0 | -59 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover | 3,754,701 |
| Southampton | 1,947,052 |
| ZLC | 1,648,002 |
| Felixstowe | 996,533 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 374,227 |
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 | 2,584,562 | 1,170,139 | -1,414,423 |
| Southampton | 1,603,904 | 343,148 | -1,260,756 |
| ZLC | 0 | 1,648,002 | +1,648,002 |
| Felixstowe | 182,468 | 814,065 | +631,597 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 374,227 | 0 | -374,227 |
| London Gateway Port | 43,889 | 250,357 | +206,468 |
| London Stansted Airport | 220,832 | 49,367 | -171,465 |
| Harwich | 210,904 | 0 | -210,904 |
| Eurotunnel | 16,281 | 162,050 | +145,769 |
| East Midlands Airport | 17,627 | 54,363 | +36,736 |
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 | 17 |
| Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 11 |
| Manufacture of machinery and equipment n.e.c. | 7 |
| Manufacture of basic metals | 6 |
| Architectural and engineering activities; technical testing and analysis | 2 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2025-11 | 7 |
| 2025-10 | 7 |
| 2025-09 | 3 |
| 2025-08 | 1 |
| 2025-07 | 4 |
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 | 23 |
| 54m+ | 17 |
| 0-1m | 4 |
| 15m-54m | 3 |
| Other | 3 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Luxembourg | 1,291,500 |
| Mexico | 914,044 |
| Spain | 557,058 |
| Turkey | 395,484 |
| France | 321,587 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Luxembourg | 0 | 1,291,500 | +1,291,500 |
| Mexico | 538,372 | 375,672 | -162,700 |
| Spain | 184,584 | 372,474 | +187,890 |
| Turkey | 174,882 | 220,602 | +45,720 |
| France | 244,631 | 76,956 | -167,675 |
| United States | 158,614 | 145,060 | -13,554 |
| Italy | 140,374 | 157,752 | +17,378 |
| Germany | 163,567 | 103,037 | -60,530 |
| Bangladesh | 0 | 249,069 | +249,069 |
| Trinidad and Tobago | 243,877 | 0 | -243,877 |
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) | 3,887,004 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 2,289,487 |
| Air transport | 1,917,761 |
| Road transport | 1,724 |
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) | 1,165,060 | 2,721,944 | +1,556,884 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,269,825 | 1,019,662 | -250,163 |
| Air transport | 1,167,629 | 750,132 | -417,497 |
| Road transport | 1,724 | 0 | -1,724 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 3,176,043 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 1,025,854 |
| London Gateway Port | 765,249 |
| Southampton | 597,934 |
| East Midlands Airport | 548,379 |
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 | 1,000,668 | 2,175,375 | +1,174,707 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 647,894 | 377,960 | -269,934 |
| London Gateway Port | 623,227 | 142,022 | -481,205 |
| Southampton | 206,897 | 391,037 | +184,140 |
| East Midlands Airport | 275,277 | 273,102 | -2,175 |
| Portsmouth | 115,620 | 342,994 | +227,374 |
| Felixstowe | 344,789 | 74,943 | -269,846 |
| Liverpool Docks | 0 | 328,219 | +328,219 |
| Immingham Docks | 66,821 | 140,472 | +73,651 |
| London Stansted Airport | 63,372 | 40,747 | -22,625 |
Quick facts
HS code: 846330
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Machines designed to shape, cut, or bend metal wire