Import/export HS code 846023: Numerically controlled cylindrical grinding machines
Computer-controlled machines for grinding cylindrical metal surfaces
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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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Switzerland | 7,127,651 |
| Germany | 3,326,923 |
| Spain | 1,313,824 |
| United States | 510,110 |
| France | 395,938 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Switzerland | 3,220,506 | 3,907,145 | +686,639 |
| Germany | 1,422,550 | 1,904,373 | +481,823 |
| Spain | 1,313,824 | 0 | -1,313,824 |
| United States | 434,089 | 76,021 | -358,068 |
| France | 379,035 | 16,903 | -362,132 |
| Italy | 158,079 | 161,693 | +3,614 |
| Taiwan | 74,014 | 201,357 | +127,343 |
| Latvia | 0 | 200,752 | +200,752 |
| Japan | 1,330 | 193,248 | +191,918 |
| China | 66,173 | 37,632 | -28,541 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Switzerland | 7,863,198 |
| Germany | 2,237,492 |
| Spain | 1,313,824 |
| United States | 474,798 |
| Australia | 406,180 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Switzerland | 3,468,311 | 4,394,887 | +926,576 |
| Germany | 1,422,550 | 814,942 | -607,608 |
| Spain | 1,313,824 | 0 | -1,313,824 |
| United States | 434,089 | 40,709 | -393,380 |
| Australia | 0 | 406,180 | +406,180 |
| Taiwan | 74,014 | 201,357 | +127,343 |
| Singapore | 96,872 | 121,773 | +24,901 |
| United Kingdom | 1,432 | 206,961 | +205,529 |
| Thailand | 0 | 204,950 | +204,950 |
| Japan | 9,867 | 193,248 | +183,381 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 3 |
| Greater Manchester | 3 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 3 |
| Essex | 2 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 2 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Greater Manchester | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| Essex | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| West Yorkshire | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Cambridgeshire and Peterborough | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Cumbria | 1 | 1 | +0 |
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) | 7,997,275 |
| Road transport | 4,886,772 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 973,775 |
| Air transport | 34,908 |
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) | 3,684,739 | 4,312,536 | +627,797 |
| Road transport | 2,849,674 | 2,037,098 | -812,576 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 625,733 | 348,042 | -277,691 |
| Air transport | 31,960 | 2,948 | -29,012 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| ZLC | 5,993,275 |
| Dover | 3,959,413 |
| Poole | 1,024,923 |
| Southampton | 595,797 |
| Tyne | 530,491 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| ZLC | 2,939,286 | 3,053,989 | +114,703 |
| Dover | 1,426,701 | 2,532,712 | +1,106,011 |
| Poole | 1,024,923 | 0 | -1,024,923 |
| Southampton | 519,776 | 76,021 | -443,755 |
| Tyne | 530,491 | 0 | -530,491 |
| Felixstowe | 127,565 | 284,085 | +156,520 |
| Portsmouth | 288,901 | 0 | -288,901 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 281,220 | 0 | -281,220 |
| Eurotunnel | 0 | 273,333 | +273,333 |
| Immingham Docks | 0 | 206,111 | +206,111 |
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 | 7 |
| Manufacture of machinery and equipment n.e.c. | 7 |
| Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 7 |
| Architectural and engineering activities; technical testing and analysis | 5 |
| Repair and installation of machinery and equipment | 5 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2025-11 | 5 |
| 2025-10 | 2 |
| 2025-07 | 3 |
| 2025-06 | 4 |
| 2025-04 | 6 |
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 | 12 |
| 54m+ | 12 |
| 0-1m | 4 |
| 15m-54m | 4 |
| Other | 1 |
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 | 4,289,700 |
| Sweden | 4,103,734 |
| United States | 3,771,949 |
| Poland | 3,288,126 |
| Germany | 3,154,274 |
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 | 982,409 | 3,307,291 | +2,324,882 |
| Sweden | 4,092,879 | 10,855 | -4,082,024 |
| United States | 1,393,061 | 2,378,888 | +985,827 |
| Poland | 3,260,126 | 28,000 | -3,232,126 |
| Germany | 2,805,354 | 348,920 | -2,456,434 |
| India | 1,202,609 | 1,675,552 | +472,943 |
| Brazil | 2,489,871 | 0 | -2,489,871 |
| Hungary | 1,222,851 | 1,214,638 | -8,213 |
| Turkey | 1,142,126 | 0 | -1,142,126 |
| France | 0 | 995,779 | +995,779 |
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) | 19,138,302 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 12,280,258 |
| Air transport | 1,138,115 |
| Road transport | 4,140 |
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) | 10,962,887 | 8,175,415 | -2,787,472 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 9,242,174 | 3,038,084 | -6,204,090 |
| Air transport | 871,474 | 266,641 | -604,833 |
| Road transport | 4,140 | 0 | -4,140 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| London Gateway Port | 7,575,560 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 6,510,005 |
| Immingham Docks | 6,478,103 |
| Southampton | 5,300,030 |
| Liverpool Docks | 2,164,337 |
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 | 5,338,875 | 2,236,685 | -3,102,190 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 4,835,329 | 1,674,676 | -3,160,653 |
| Immingham Docks | 6,278,091 | 200,012 | -6,078,079 |
| Southampton | 218,526 | 5,081,504 | +4,862,978 |
| Liverpool Docks | 1,570,532 | 593,805 | -976,727 |
| Dover | 594,206 | 823,475 | +229,269 |
| Harwich | 1,363,252 | 28,000 | -1,335,252 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 855,276 | 195,822 | -659,454 |
| Felixstowe | 3,500 | 276,500 | +273,000 |
| Portsmouth | 0 | 172,304 | +172,304 |
Quick facts
HS code: 846023
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Computer-controlled machines for grinding cylindrical metal surfaces