Import/export HS code 846019: Various grinding machines
Non-computer-controlled machines for grinding metal or cermets
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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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Germany | 1,339,669 |
| Taiwan | 901,198 |
| Italy | 694,369 |
| China | 337,331 |
| Netherlands | 337,070 |
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 | 261,918 | 1,077,751 | +815,833 |
| Taiwan | 590,020 | 311,178 | -278,842 |
| Italy | 378,365 | 316,004 | -62,361 |
| China | 90,307 | 247,024 | +156,717 |
| Netherlands | 51,319 | 285,751 | +234,432 |
| Thailand | 204,260 | 0 | -204,260 |
| France | 61,173 | 58,118 | -3,055 |
| United States | 30,000 | 77,855 | +47,855 |
| Poland | 0 | 102,641 | +102,641 |
| South Korea | 0 | 55,022 | +55,022 |
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 | 1,236,651 |
| Taiwan | 903,545 |
| Italy | 794,395 |
| China | 416,466 |
| Thailand | 388,438 |
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 | 258,566 | 978,085 | +719,519 |
| Taiwan | 566,820 | 336,725 | -230,095 |
| Italy | 395,280 | 399,115 | +3,835 |
| China | 141,365 | 275,101 | +133,736 |
| Thailand | 246,012 | 142,426 | -103,586 |
| United States | 37,018 | 162,293 | +125,275 |
| Poland | 0 | 138,638 | +138,638 |
| United Kingdom | 27,173 | 36,717 | +9,544 |
| South Korea | 0 | 55,022 | +55,022 |
| India | 53,518 | 0 | -53,518 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 4 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 4 |
| Cambridgeshire and Peterborough | 3 |
| Devon | 3 |
| Greater Manchester | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 2 | 3 | +1 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 3 | 3 | +0 |
| Cambridgeshire and Peterborough | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Devon | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Greater Manchester | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Outer London - East and North East | 3 | 2 | -1 |
| West Midlands | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| West of England | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| West Yorkshire | 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) | 2,231,017 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,755,602 |
| Air transport | 372,900 |
| Road transport | 17,026 |
| Other | 3,021 |
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) | 571,893 | 1,659,124 | +1,087,231 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,006,296 | 749,306 | -256,990 |
| Air transport | 177,932 | 194,968 | +17,036 |
| Road transport | 17,026 | 0 | -17,026 |
| Other | 0 | 3,021 | +3,021 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover | 1,412,672 |
| Felixstowe | 1,146,919 |
| Southampton | 406,493 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 322,341 |
| Hull | 183,083 |
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 | 433,307 | 979,365 | +546,058 |
| Felixstowe | 562,957 | 583,962 | +21,005 |
| Southampton | 321,849 | 84,644 | -237,205 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 0 | 322,341 | +322,341 |
| Hull | 75,910 | 107,173 | +31,263 |
| Birmingham Airport | 100,722 | 81,023 | -19,699 |
| Grangemouth Docks | 98,563 | 0 | -98,563 |
| Purfleet | 0 | 70,991 | +70,991 |
| Thamesport | 34,540 | 32,194 | -2,346 |
| Liverpool Docks | 15,795 | 40,833 | +25,038 |
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 | 23 |
| Manufacture of machinery and equipment n.e.c. | 12 |
| Repair and installation of machinery and equipment | 8 |
| Manufacture of fabricated metal products, except machinery and equipment | 4 |
| Other manufacturing | 4 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 3 |
| 2025-11 | 9 |
| 2025-10 | 10 |
| 2025-09 | 4 |
| 2025-08 | 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 | 34 |
| 54m+ | 12 |
| 0-1m | 7 |
| 15m-54m | 5 |
| 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| China | 1,027,115 |
| Israel | 800,000 |
| India | 681,500 |
| Germany | 235,150 |
| Sweden | 205,653 |
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 | 333,590 | 693,525 | +359,935 |
| Israel | 0 | 800,000 | +800,000 |
| India | 264,974 | 416,526 | +151,552 |
| Germany | 2,138 | 233,012 | +230,874 |
| Sweden | 1,008 | 204,645 | +203,637 |
| United Arab Emirates | 50,000 | 25,108 | -24,892 |
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 0 | 60,500 | +60,500 |
| Malaysia | 42,823 | 16,000 | -26,823 |
| Ghana | 0 | 54,811 | +54,811 |
| United States | 27,312 | 24,588 | -2,724 |
Export volume by transport
What this shows: Export value by transport mode used to ship goods from the UK.
Top 5 values
| Transport | £ |
|---|---|
| Air transport | 2,079,161 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 851,467 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 575,333 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air transport | 465,467 | 1,613,694 | +1,148,227 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 345,015 | 506,452 | +161,437 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 118,469 | 456,864 | +338,395 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Glasgow Airport | 801,226 |
| Prestwick Airport | 578,892 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 504,622 |
| Felixstowe | 407,839 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 399,050 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Glasgow Airport | 0 | 801,226 | +801,226 |
| Prestwick Airport | 0 | 578,892 | +578,892 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 60,248 | 444,374 | +384,126 |
| Felixstowe | 223,948 | 183,891 | -40,057 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 383,050 | 16,000 | -367,050 |
| London Gateway Port | 50,800 | 273,211 | +222,411 |
| ZLC | 3,501 | 186,972 | +183,471 |
| Southampton | 54,510 | 42,350 | -12,160 |
| London Stansted Airport | 28,408 | 26,098 | -2,310 |
| East Midlands Airport | 34,752 | 3,352 | -31,400 |
Quick facts
HS code: 846019
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Non-computer-controlled machines for grinding metal or cermets