Import/export HS code 846029: Various grinding machines
Non-computer-controlled grinding machines for 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 | 5,004,970 |
| Switzerland | 748,436 |
| Netherlands | 714,620 |
| Spain | 674,370 |
| France | 535,955 |
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 | 4,087,361 | 917,609 | -3,169,752 |
| Switzerland | 8,620 | 739,816 | +731,196 |
| Netherlands | 516,590 | 198,030 | -318,560 |
| Spain | 609,373 | 64,997 | -544,376 |
| France | 531,724 | 4,231 | -527,493 |
| China | 186,317 | 295,320 | +109,003 |
| United States | 33,370 | 252,168 | +218,798 |
| Finland | 89,844 | 145,825 | +55,981 |
| Taiwan | 44,716 | 98,217 | +53,501 |
| India | 66,488 | 68,980 | +2,492 |
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 | 4,849,108 |
| Spain | 1,081,771 |
| Switzerland | 844,645 |
| China | 707,425 |
| Netherlands | 521,095 |
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 | 3,862,993 | 986,115 | -2,876,878 |
| Spain | 1,081,771 | 0 | -1,081,771 |
| Switzerland | 90,900 | 753,745 | +662,845 |
| China | 226,473 | 480,952 | +254,479 |
| Netherlands | 491,007 | 30,088 | -460,919 |
| United States | 32,970 | 259,375 | +226,405 |
| Taiwan | 60,325 | 98,217 | +37,892 |
| United Kingdom | 30,211 | 120,830 | +90,619 |
| Hungary | 109,104 | 21,083 | -88,021 |
| Finland | 89,844 | 32,485 | -57,359 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 8 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 6 |
| West Midlands | 6 |
| Cambridgeshire and Peterborough | 4 |
| Essex | 4 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 8 | 3 | -5 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 5 | 2 | -3 |
| West Midlands | 4 | 4 | +0 |
| Cambridgeshire and Peterborough | 2 | 3 | +1 |
| Essex | 3 | 2 | -1 |
| Gloucestershire and Wiltshire | 3 | 1 | -2 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 3 | 2 | -1 |
| Inner London - West | 4 | 0 | -4 |
| West Yorkshire | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Lancashire | 2 | 2 | +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) | 7,183,689 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,045,887 |
| Road transport | 747,616 |
| Air transport | 510,145 |
| Other | 5,472 |
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) | 5,870,901 | 1,312,788 | -4,558,113 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 422,493 | 623,394 | +200,901 |
| Road transport | 7,800 | 739,816 | +732,016 |
| Air transport | 172,448 | 337,697 | +165,249 |
| Other | 5,259 | 213 | -5,046 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover | 2,402,345 |
| Harwich | 1,460,945 |
| Portsmouth | 1,079,210 |
| Eurotunnel | 838,126 |
| ZLC | 746,104 |
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 | 1,668,112 | 734,233 | -933,879 |
| Harwich | 1,459,994 | 951 | -1,459,043 |
| Portsmouth | 1,079,210 | 0 | -1,079,210 |
| Eurotunnel | 761,291 | 76,835 | -684,456 |
| ZLC | 6,288 | 739,816 | +733,528 |
| Immingham Docks | 525,071 | 105,584 | -419,487 |
| Felixstowe | 204,509 | 410,365 | +205,856 |
| London | 195,493 | 141,079 | -54,414 |
| Thamesport | 79,963 | 130,799 | +50,836 |
| Birmingham Airport | 59,365 | 138,308 | +78,943 |
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 | 17 |
| Manufacture of machinery and equipment n.e.c. | 14 |
| Manufacture of fabricated metal products, except machinery and equipment | 13 |
| Office administrative, office support and other business support activities | 9 |
| Repair and installation of machinery and equipment | 8 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2025-11 | 8 |
| 2025-10 | 10 |
| 2025-09 | 5 |
| 2025-08 | 7 |
| 2025-07 | 7 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| PLASSER UK LIMITED | 31 |
| WELDLOGIC EUROPE LIMITED | 28 |
| WARREN MACHINE TOOLS (GUILDFORD) LIMITED | 24 |
| EXCEL MACHINE TOOLS LIMITED | 21 |
| KINGFISHER PLC | 17 |
| APTEX LIMITED | 16 |
| AMADA UNITED KINGDOM LIMITED | 16 |
| RE-TEC LTD | 15 |
| TOOLSTREAM LIMITED | 15 |
| FEIN INDUSTRIAL POWER TOOLS U.K. LIMITED | 13 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 38 |
| 54m+ | 32 |
| 0-1m | 16 |
| 15m-54m | 5 |
| Other | 5 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| India | 1,556,546 |
| France | 587,925 |
| United States | 440,984 |
| Turkey | 428,635 |
| Germany | 335,087 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| India | 463,153 | 1,093,393 | +630,240 |
| France | 349,352 | 238,573 | -110,779 |
| United States | 188,802 | 252,182 | +63,380 |
| Turkey | 225,635 | 203,000 | -22,635 |
| Germany | 255,608 | 79,479 | -176,129 |
| United Arab Emirates | 47,506 | 184,514 | +137,008 |
| Ireland | 76,527 | 124,672 | +48,145 |
| Italy | 69,273 | 126,088 | +56,815 |
| Sweden | 157,199 | 16,378 | -140,821 |
| Finland | 70,375 | 66,795 | -3,580 |
Exports by country of origin
What this shows: Export volume by production origin country. For re-exports, indicates where goods originated before UK export.
Top 5 values
| Origin | £ |
|---|---|
| XI | 303 |
| China | 288 |
Export origin countries 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 export value, right side by second 12-month export value, so rank changes are visible from line crossings.
Top 10 values
| Origin | First 12m £ | Second 12m £ | Delta £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| XI | 0 | 303 | +303 |
| China | 136 | 152 | +16 |
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) | 2,339,961 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 2,292,703 |
| Air transport | 709,416 |
| Other | 591 |
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) | 612,793 | 1,727,168 | +1,114,375 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 1,317,116 | 975,587 | -341,529 |
| Air transport | 511,486 | 197,930 | -313,556 |
| Other | 136 | 455 | +319 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| London Gateway Port | 1,534,097 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 1,394,783 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 401,459 |
| Liverpool Docks | 320,367 |
| Immingham Docks | 289,611 |
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 | 250,928 | 1,283,169 | +1,032,241 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 688,200 | 706,583 | +18,383 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 345,985 | 55,474 | -290,511 |
| Liverpool Docks | 141,344 | 179,023 | +37,679 |
| Immingham Docks | 173,962 | 115,649 | -58,313 |
| Southampton | 95,146 | 193,474 | +98,328 |
| Felixstowe | 273,196 | 6,399 | -266,797 |
| Portsmouth | 140,573 | 0 | -140,573 |
| Holyhead | 38,408 | 89,651 | +51,243 |
| East Midlands Airport | 67,894 | 50,766 | -17,128 |
Related HS codes
What this shows: Sibling or child HS codes in the same classification branch.
Quick facts
HS code: 846029
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Non-computer-controlled grinding machines for metal or cermets