Import/export HS code 846023: Numerically controlled cylindrical grinding machines
Computer-controlled machines for grinding cylindrical metal surfaces
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Switzerland | 7,127,651 |
| Germany | 2,829,549 |
| 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 | 3,728,624 | 3,399,027 | -329,597 |
| Germany | 774,205 | 2,055,344 | +1,281,139 |
| 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 | 63,678 | 34,213 | -29,465 |
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 | 8,034,960 |
| Germany | 1,568,356 |
| 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 | 3,976,429 | 4,058,531 | +82,102 |
| Germany | 774,205 | 794,151 | +19,946 |
| 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 | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Essex | 2 | 0 | -2 |
| 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) | 7,499,901 |
| Road transport | 4,886,772 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 967,861 |
| 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) | 3,037,894 | 4,462,007 | +1,424,113 |
| Road transport | 3,357,792 | 1,528,980 | -1,828,812 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 623,238 | 344,623 | -278,615 |
| 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 | 3,430,674 |
| 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 | 3,447,404 | 2,545,871 | -901,533 |
| Dover | 721,851 | 2,708,823 | +1,986,972 |
| 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 | 56,505 | 216,828 | +160,323 |
| Immingham Docks | 0 | 237,476 | +237,476 |
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 |
| United States | 3,861,387 |
| Poland | 3,288,126 |
| Germany | 3,128,338 |
| India | 2,878,161 |
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 | 3,954,140 | 335,560 | -3,618,580 |
| United States | 1,393,061 | 2,468,326 | +1,075,265 |
| Poland | 3,260,126 | 28,000 | -3,232,126 |
| Germany | 2,825,800 | 302,538 | -2,523,262 |
| 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 |
| Sweden | 1,373,379 | 13,934 | -1,359,445 |
| 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) | 16,508,240 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 12,250,851 |
| Air transport | 1,170,286 |
| 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) | 11,215,118 | 5,293,122 | -5,921,996 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 9,345,716 | 2,905,135 | -6,440,581 |
| Air transport | 871,474 | 298,812 | -572,662 |
| 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 | 6,471,101 |
| Southampton | 5,300,030 |
| Immingham Docks | 3,758,603 |
| Liverpool Docks | 2,253,775 |
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 | 4,938,871 | 1,532,230 | -3,406,641 |
| Southampton | 3,190,257 | 2,109,773 | -1,080,484 |
| Immingham Docks | 3,558,591 | 200,012 | -3,358,579 |
| Liverpool Docks | 1,570,532 | 683,243 | -887,289 |
| 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