Import/export HS code 846031: Numerically controlled sharpening machines
Computer-controlled machines for sharpening tools or metal parts
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 | 6,020,184 |
| Switzerland | 967,404 |
| Turkey | 622,481 |
| Italy | 319,179 |
| Sweden | 273,552 |
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 | 3,308,523 | 2,711,661 | -596,862 |
| Switzerland | 400,417 | 566,987 | +166,570 |
| Turkey | 484,959 | 137,522 | -347,437 |
| Italy | 45,838 | 273,341 | +227,503 |
| Sweden | 111,198 | 162,354 | +51,156 |
| United States | 0 | 267,578 | +267,578 |
| Thailand | 258,348 | 0 | -258,348 |
| France | 19,036 | 133,369 | +114,333 |
| Czechia | 51,394 | 34,675 | -16,719 |
| Taiwan | 0 | 72,368 | +72,368 |
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 | 4,051,398 |
| Thailand | 1,301,364 |
| Switzerland | 1,123,373 |
| Australia | 673,868 |
| Turkey | 622,481 |
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 | 2,132,234 | 1,919,164 | -213,070 |
| Thailand | 509,979 | 791,385 | +281,406 |
| Switzerland | 461,658 | 661,715 | +200,057 |
| Australia | 673,868 | 0 | -673,868 |
| Turkey | 484,959 | 137,522 | -347,437 |
| Italy | 55,911 | 273,341 | +217,430 |
| Sweden | 114,364 | 187,609 | +73,245 |
| United States | 0 | 170,968 | +170,968 |
| Austria | 138,311 | 0 | -138,311 |
| France | 0 | 133,369 | +133,369 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 4 |
| Lancashire | 4 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 3 |
| North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset | 3 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 3 | 3 | +0 |
| Lancashire | 2 | 3 | +1 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 2 | 3 | +1 |
| North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| North Wales | 0 | 2 | +2 |
| West Midlands | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Cumbria | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Devon | 0 | 1 | +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) | 7,346,341 |
| Road transport | 674,872 |
| Air transport | 571,795 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 526,487 |
| Other | 2,742 |
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) | 3,879,627 | 3,466,714 | -412,913 |
| Road transport | 456,532 | 218,340 | -238,192 |
| Air transport | 265,963 | 305,832 | +39,869 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 121,930 | 404,557 | +282,627 |
| Other | 2,742 | 0 | -2,742 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover | 4,165,489 |
| ZLC | 1,044,378 |
| Eurotunnel | 1,026,859 |
| Felixstowe | 1,016,181 |
| Immingham Docks | 586,345 |
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 | 2,279,020 | 1,886,469 | -392,551 |
| ZLC | 594,843 | 449,535 | -145,308 |
| Eurotunnel | 626,593 | 400,266 | -226,327 |
| Felixstowe | 741,504 | 274,677 | -466,827 |
| Immingham Docks | 111,198 | 475,147 | +363,949 |
| Killingholme | 0 | 322,448 | +322,448 |
| Birmingham Airport | 184,119 | 63,869 | -120,250 |
| Southampton | 6,184 | 180,852 | +174,668 |
| Belfast Airport | 0 | 144,840 | +144,840 |
| London | 40,358 | 58,896 | +18,538 |
Importer companies by SIC division
What this shows: Industry breakdown (SIC divisions) of importing companies.
Top 5 values
| SIC | Companies |
|---|---|
| Manufacture of machinery and equipment n.e.c. | 9 |
| Manufacture of fabricated metal products, except machinery and equipment | 8 |
| Manufacture of wood and of products of wood and cork, except furniture; manufacture of articles of straw and plaiting materials | 4 |
| Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 4 |
| Repair and installation of machinery and equipment | 3 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2025-11 | 7 |
| 2025-10 | 5 |
| 2025-09 | 5 |
| 2025-08 | 5 |
| 2025-07 | 8 |
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 | 19 |
| 0-1m | 6 |
| 15m-54m | 5 |
| 54m+ | 5 |
| 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Germany | 1,075,513 |
| China | 471,000 |
| Sweden | 369,574 |
| India | 351,192 |
| France | 305,845 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Germany | 796,763 | 278,750 | -518,013 |
| China | 471,000 | 0 | -471,000 |
| Sweden | 314,365 | 55,209 | -259,156 |
| India | 320,692 | 30,500 | -290,192 |
| France | 305,845 | 0 | -305,845 |
| Croatia | 300,746 | 0 | -300,746 |
| Belgium | 121,990 | 0 | -121,990 |
| United States | 48,939 | 66,046 | +17,107 |
| Japan | 73,812 | 0 | -73,812 |
| Ireland | 66,867 | 0 | -66,867 |
Export volume by transport
What this shows: Export value by transport mode used to ship goods from the UK.
Top 5 values
| Transport | £ |
|---|---|
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 2,312,031 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,031,390 |
| Air transport | 34,409 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 1,949,924 | 362,107 | -1,587,817 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 920,940 | 110,450 | -810,490 |
| Air transport | 16,178 | 18,231 | +2,053 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 1,767,224 |
| Felixstowe | 513,884 |
| Immingham Docks | 351,481 |
| Grangemouth Docks | 285,807 |
| Hull | 121,990 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 1,470,183 | 297,041 | -1,173,142 |
| Felixstowe | 467,886 | 45,998 | -421,888 |
| Immingham Docks | 314,365 | 37,116 | -277,249 |
| Grangemouth Docks | 285,807 | 0 | -285,807 |
| Hull | 121,990 | 0 | -121,990 |
| Liverpool Docks | 47,954 | 55,250 | +7,296 |
| London Gateway Port | 52,867 | 30,500 | -22,367 |
| Southampton | 73,812 | 5,700 | -68,112 |
| Newhaven | 36,000 | 0 | -36,000 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 4,985 | 6,620 | +1,635 |
Quick facts
HS code: 846031
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Computer-controlled machines for sharpening tools or metal parts