Import/export HS code 846012: Numerically controlled grinding machines
Computer-controlled machines for grinding metal or cermets
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 | 3,968,905 |
| France | 1,113,695 |
| Italy | 491,791 |
| Poland | 280,077 |
| Taiwan | 261,400 |
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 | 899,144 | 3,069,761 | +2,170,617 |
| France | 0 | 1,113,695 | +1,113,695 |
| Italy | 39,276 | 452,515 | +413,239 |
| Poland | 8,286 | 271,791 | +263,505 |
| Taiwan | 171,798 | 89,602 | -82,196 |
| Netherlands | 92,008 | 65,879 | -26,129 |
| Switzerland | 93,301 | 0 | -93,301 |
| Thailand | 67,900 | 0 | -67,900 |
| United States | 42,162 | 0 | -42,162 |
| China | 30,572 | 10,606 | -19,966 |
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 | 2,996,812 |
| Czechia | 1,104,075 |
| Japan | 788,818 |
| Italy | 491,791 |
| Poland | 280,077 |
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 | 89,245 | 2,907,567 | +2,818,322 |
| Czechia | 0 | 1,104,075 | +1,104,075 |
| Japan | 788,818 | 0 | -788,818 |
| Italy | 39,276 | 452,515 | +413,239 |
| Poland | 8,286 | 271,791 | +263,505 |
| Taiwan | 171,798 | 99,222 | -72,576 |
| Thailand | 92,665 | 122,477 | +29,812 |
| Singapore | 0 | 100,997 | +100,997 |
| Netherlands | 92,008 | 4,599 | -87,409 |
| Switzerland | 89,617 | 0 | -89,617 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 1 |
| Cambridgeshire and Peterborough | 1 |
| Cornwall and Isles of Scilly | 1 |
| Greater Manchester | 1 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 1 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Cambridgeshire and Peterborough | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Cornwall and Isles of Scilly | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Greater Manchester | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Merseyside | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| West Yorkshire | 1 | 0 | -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) | 4,892,779 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,318,815 |
| Other | 223,336 |
| Road transport | 91,721 |
| Air transport | 52,523 |
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) | 1,071,798 | 3,820,981 | +2,749,183 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 119,589 | 1,199,226 | +1,079,637 |
| Other | 171,798 | 51,538 | -120,260 |
| Road transport | 89,617 | 2,104 | -87,513 |
| Air transport | 52,523 | 0 | -52,523 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover | 4,575,201 |
| Killingholme | 785,134 |
| Eurotunnel | 289,647 |
| 000 | 223,336 |
| Felixstowe | 172,446 |
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 | 66,450 | 4,508,751 | +4,442,301 |
| Killingholme | 785,134 | 0 | -785,134 |
| Eurotunnel | 22,944 | 266,703 | +243,759 |
| 000 | 171,798 | 51,538 | -120,260 |
| Felixstowe | 46,969 | 125,477 | +78,508 |
| Southampton | 67,900 | 38,064 | -29,836 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 99,385 | 0 | -99,385 |
| ZLC | 89,617 | 0 | -89,617 |
| Immingham Docks | 9,940 | 65,879 | +55,939 |
| London | 63,180 | 0 | -63,180 |
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 | 4 |
| Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 3 |
| Architectural and engineering activities; technical testing and analysis | 1 |
| Manufacture of computer, electronic and optical products | 1 |
| Manufacture of machinery and equipment n.e.c. | 1 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2025-11 | 1 |
| 2025-10 | 2 |
| 2025-04 | 3 |
| 2024-11 | 3 |
| 2024-10 | 1 |
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 | 7 |
| 15m-54m | 2 |
| 54m+ | 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| China | 1,186,174 |
| India | 419,300 |
| Ireland | 388,522 |
| France | 159,919 |
| Italy | 140,000 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| China | 1,186,174 | 0 | -1,186,174 |
| India | 378,000 | 41,300 | -336,700 |
| Ireland | 380,502 | 8,020 | -372,482 |
| France | 0 | 159,919 | +159,919 |
| Italy | 140,000 | 0 | -140,000 |
| Australia | 0 | 95,000 | +95,000 |
| United States | 37,524 | 0 | -37,524 |
| Malta | 34,797 | 0 | -34,797 |
| South Africa | 8,494 | 10,448 | +1,954 |
| Taiwan | 16,832 | 0 | -16,832 |
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) | 1,738,592 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 738,559 |
| Air transport | 70,582 |
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) | 1,592,592 | 146,000 | -1,446,592 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 564,466 | 174,093 | -390,373 |
| Air transport | 50,923 | 19,659 | -31,264 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Felixstowe | 1,580,455 |
| Liverpool Docks | 321,832 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 180,951 |
| Newhaven | 159,919 |
| London Gateway Port | 125,300 |
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 | 1,580,455 | 0 | -1,580,455 |
| Liverpool Docks | 321,832 | 0 | -321,832 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 174,797 | 6,154 | -168,643 |
| Newhaven | 0 | 159,919 | +159,919 |
| London Gateway Port | 10,000 | 115,300 | +105,300 |
| Holyhead | 58,670 | 8,020 | -50,650 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 40,766 | 10,448 | -30,318 |
| Southampton | 2,137 | 30,700 | +28,563 |
| East Midlands Airport | 10,157 | 0 | -10,157 |
| ZLC | 0 | 9,211 | +9,211 |
Quick facts
HS code: 846012
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Computer-controlled machines for grinding metal or cermets