Import/export HS code 846024: Various numerically controlled grinding machines
Computer-controlled grinding machines for various 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Germany | 5,173,158 |
| Denmark | 775,795 |
| United States | 230,544 |
| France | 202,718 |
| Austria | 153,133 |
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 | 2,749,995 | 2,423,163 | -326,832 |
| Denmark | 775,795 | 0 | -775,795 |
| United States | 0 | 230,544 | +230,544 |
| France | 51,163 | 151,555 | +100,392 |
| Austria | 0 | 153,133 | +153,133 |
| Ireland | 116,041 | 0 | -116,041 |
| Angola | 48,740 | 0 | -48,740 |
| China | 28,647 | 9,641 | -19,006 |
| Estonia | 18,982 | 0 | -18,982 |
| Belgium | 1,891 | 5,281 | +3,390 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Czechia | 2,809,285 |
| Germany | 2,526,338 |
| Denmark | 775,795 |
| Japan | 223,262 |
| Switzerland | 153,133 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Czechia | 1,521,973 | 1,287,312 | -234,661 |
| Germany | 1,238,932 | 1,287,406 | +48,474 |
| Denmark | 775,795 | 0 | -775,795 |
| Japan | 3,947 | 219,315 | +215,368 |
| Switzerland | 0 | 153,133 | +153,133 |
| Ireland | 106,041 | 0 | -106,041 |
| Italy | 50,253 | 0 | -50,253 |
| United Kingdom | 48,740 | 0 | -48,740 |
| China | 28,647 | 9,641 | -19,006 |
| Estonia | 18,982 | 0 | -18,982 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 3 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 1 |
| Essex | 1 |
| Gloucestershire and Wiltshire | 1 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 0 | 3 | +3 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Essex | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Gloucestershire and Wiltshire | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| West Midlands | 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) | 6,389,574 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 320,121 |
| Air transport | 65,419 |
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) | 3,661,723 | 2,727,851 | -933,872 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 80,791 | 239,330 | +158,539 |
| Air transport | 59,283 | 6,136 | -53,147 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover | 4,524,131 |
| Immingham Docks | 967,529 |
| Felixstowe | 410,162 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 317,791 |
| Eurotunnel | 207,669 |
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 | 2,512,665 | 2,011,466 | -501,199 |
| Immingham Docks | 775,795 | 191,734 | -584,061 |
| Felixstowe | 78,200 | 331,962 | +253,762 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 0 | 317,791 | +317,791 |
| Eurotunnel | 207,669 | 0 | -207,669 |
| Holyhead | 106,041 | 0 | -106,041 |
| Hull | 0 | 104,124 | +104,124 |
| Jersey | 50,253 | 0 | -50,253 |
| Aberdeen Airport | 48,740 | 0 | -48,740 |
| Milford | 10,000 | 0 | -10,000 |
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 | 3 |
| Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 2 |
| Activities of head offices; management consultancy activities | 1 |
| Manufacture of machinery and equipment n.e.c. | 1 |
| Manufacture of motor vehicles, trailers and semi-trailers | 1 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2025-10 | 4 |
| 2024-05 | 2 |
| 2024-03 | 3 |
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 |
|---|---|
| 54m+ | 4 |
| 15m-54m | 2 |
| 0-1m | 1 |
| 1m-15m | 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 | 3,250,462 |
| India | 1,221,570 |
| United States | 1,100,000 |
| Romania | 700,000 |
| Taiwan | 696,893 |
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 | 1,170,000 | 2,080,462 | +910,462 |
| India | 0 | 1,221,570 | +1,221,570 |
| United States | 540,000 | 560,000 | +20,000 |
| Romania | 0 | 700,000 | +700,000 |
| Taiwan | 696,893 | 0 | -696,893 |
| XS | 0 | 367,435 | +367,435 |
| Germany | 55,645 | 255,976 | +200,331 |
| Switzerland | 134,589 | 0 | -134,589 |
| France | 8,178 | 0 | -8,178 |
| Estonia | 2,603 | 0 | -2,603 |
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) | 4,623,463 |
| Air transport | 1,645,462 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 1,525,881 |
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) | 2,406,893 | 2,216,570 | -190,323 |
| Air transport | 0 | 1,645,462 | +1,645,462 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 202,470 | 1,323,411 | +1,120,941 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Felixstowe | 2,106,000 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 1,645,462 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 1,500,216 |
| Southampton | 1,480,000 |
| Liverpool Docks | 540,000 |
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 | 1,546,000 | 560,000 | -986,000 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 0 | 1,645,462 | +1,645,462 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 202,470 | 1,297,746 | +1,095,276 |
| Southampton | 0 | 1,480,000 | +1,480,000 |
| Liverpool Docks | 540,000 | 0 | -540,000 |
| London Gateway Port | 320,893 | 176,570 | -144,323 |
| Immingham Docks | 0 | 25,665 | +25,665 |
Quick facts
HS code: 846024
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Computer-controlled grinding machines for various metal surfaces