Import/export HS code 846039: Various sharpening machines
Non-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 | £ |
|---|---|
| China | 2,773,646 |
| Germany | 1,081,261 |
| Sweden | 1,050,290 |
| Denmark | 629,690 |
| France | 446,630 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| China | 1,647,262 | 1,126,384 | -520,878 |
| Germany | 475,991 | 605,270 | +129,279 |
| Sweden | 624,104 | 426,186 | -197,918 |
| Denmark | 331,212 | 298,478 | -32,734 |
| France | 379,248 | 67,382 | -311,866 |
| United States | 256,158 | 174,647 | -81,511 |
| Netherlands | 132,477 | 291,398 | +158,921 |
| Canada | 62,973 | 331,415 | +268,442 |
| Italy | 195,199 | 36,243 | -158,956 |
| Belgium | 109,918 | 17,434 | -92,484 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| China | 3,286,129 |
| Sweden | 1,041,148 |
| Germany | 957,656 |
| United States | 772,106 |
| Denmark | 432,653 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| China | 1,820,224 | 1,465,905 | -354,319 |
| Sweden | 624,977 | 416,171 | -208,806 |
| Germany | 398,604 | 559,052 | +160,448 |
| United States | 276,711 | 495,395 | +218,684 |
| Denmark | 220,697 | 211,956 | -8,741 |
| France | 328,040 | 1,956 | -326,084 |
| Italy | 206,742 | 120,231 | -86,511 |
| Poland | 133,732 | 86,599 | -47,133 |
| Japan | 92,876 | 12,956 | -79,920 |
| Canada | 52,326 | 46,527 | -5,799 |
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 |
| West Midlands | 8 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 7 |
| Greater Manchester | 7 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 7 |
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 | 6 | 6 | +0 |
| West Midlands | 7 | 7 | +0 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 4 | 5 | +1 |
| Greater Manchester | 4 | 5 | +1 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 1 | 6 | +5 |
| Gloucestershire and Wiltshire | 5 | 6 | +1 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 6 | 3 | -3 |
| Kent | 5 | 4 | -1 |
| Lancashire | 5 | 4 | -1 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 5 | 1 | -4 |
Import volume by transport
What this shows: Import value by transport mode used to bring goods into the UK.
Top 5 values
| Transport | £ |
|---|---|
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 4,187,691 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 2,421,109 |
| Air transport | 1,371,659 |
| Other | 79,563 |
| Road transport | 2,514 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 2,314,930 | 1,872,761 | -442,169 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 1,295,057 | 1,126,052 | -169,005 |
| Air transport | 824,298 | 547,361 | -276,937 |
| Other | 45,496 | 34,067 | -11,429 |
| Road transport | 0 | 2,514 | +2,514 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Felixstowe | 1,803,028 |
| Dover | 1,082,001 |
| Immingham Docks | 1,081,870 |
| Southampton | 814,619 |
| East Midlands Airport | 520,584 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Felixstowe | 1,231,879 | 571,149 | -660,730 |
| Dover | 656,923 | 425,078 | -231,845 |
| Immingham Docks | 549,990 | 531,880 | -18,110 |
| Southampton | 380,260 | 434,359 | +54,099 |
| East Midlands Airport | 288,987 | 231,597 | -57,390 |
| London Gateway Port | 165,885 | 301,107 | +135,222 |
| Eurotunnel | 137,908 | 239,442 | +101,534 |
| Thamesport | 157,325 | 125,638 | -31,687 |
| London | 65,794 | 189,337 | +123,543 |
| Birmingham Airport | 140,486 | 82,464 | -58,022 |
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 | 63 |
| Manufacture of machinery and equipment n.e.c. | 20 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 18 |
| Manufacture of fabricated metal products, except machinery and equipment | 17 |
| Architectural and engineering activities; technical testing and analysis | 6 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 18 |
| 2025-11 | 23 |
| 2025-10 | 33 |
| 2025-09 | 21 |
| 2025-08 | 22 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| DRAPER TOOLS LIMITED | 87 |
| CLARKE INTERNATIONAL LIMITED | 70 |
| JACK SEALEY LIMITED | 69 |
| PROCOOK LIMITED | 53 |
| RECORD POWER LIMITED | 48 |
| AXMINSTER TOOL CENTRE LTD | 47 |
| EINHELL UK LTD | 46 |
| N M A (AGENCIES) LIMITED | 38 |
| INTERNATIONAL TOOL COMPANY LIMITED | 37 |
| CHESTER (UK) LIMITED | 35 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 73 |
| 54m+ | 34 |
| 0-1m | 22 |
| 15m-54m | 12 |
| 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| United States | 13,075,359 |
| Canada | 2,332,566 |
| India | 1,415,984 |
| Ireland | 856,579 |
| Japan | 830,297 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | 6,914,386 | 6,160,973 | -753,413 |
| Canada | 1,127,173 | 1,205,393 | +78,220 |
| India | 1,413,984 | 2,000 | -1,411,984 |
| Ireland | 444,372 | 412,207 | -32,165 |
| Japan | 475,758 | 354,539 | -121,219 |
| Australia | 413,798 | 318,859 | -94,939 |
| Germany | 444,787 | 153,930 | -290,857 |
| Viet Nam | 286,472 | 129,475 | -156,997 |
| Thailand | 359,316 | 56,058 | -303,258 |
| Finland | 3,368 | 319,205 | +315,837 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| China | 26,507 |
| XI | 2,999 |
| Germany | 197 |
| Ireland | 187 |
| Finland | 36 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| China | 16,245 | 10,262 | -5,983 |
| XI | 816 | 2,183 | +1,367 |
| Germany | 0 | 197 | +197 |
| Ireland | 26 | 161 | +135 |
| Finland | 36 | 0 | -36 |
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) | 20,606,268 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 2,964,869 |
| Air transport | 947,435 |
| Other | 31,929 |
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) | 11,588,518 | 9,017,750 | -2,570,768 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 1,456,921 | 1,507,948 | +51,027 |
| Air transport | 571,131 | 376,304 | -194,827 |
| Other | 17,176 | 14,753 | -2,423 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Felixstowe | 5,707,290 |
| Liverpool Docks | 5,655,989 |
| London Gateway Port | 4,547,251 |
| Southampton | 4,193,078 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 1,544,496 |
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 | 3,593,166 | 2,114,124 | -1,479,042 |
| Liverpool Docks | 3,119,015 | 2,536,974 | -582,041 |
| London Gateway Port | 3,289,461 | 1,257,790 | -2,031,671 |
| Southampton | 1,174,772 | 3,018,306 | +1,843,534 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 799,426 | 745,070 | -54,356 |
| Immingham Docks | 400,516 | 387,854 | -12,662 |
| Holyhead | 243,321 | 264,950 | +21,629 |
| London Stansted Airport | 279,507 | 217,189 | -62,318 |
| London | 258,257 | 0 | -258,257 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 114,381 | 56,412 | -57,969 |
Quick facts
HS code: 846039
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Non-computer-controlled machines for sharpening tools or metal parts