Import/export HS code 846090: Various finishing machines
Machines for polishing, deburring, or finishing metal or cermets
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- 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 | 2,808,930 |
| China | 2,258,070 |
| Canada | 2,071,867 |
| Finland | 1,972,075 |
| Germany | 1,527,464 |
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 | 1,625,558 | 1,183,372 | -442,186 |
| China | 1,427,744 | 830,326 | -597,418 |
| Canada | 862,336 | 1,209,531 | +347,195 |
| Finland | 949,868 | 1,022,207 | +72,339 |
| Germany | 994,220 | 533,244 | -460,976 |
| Panama | 0 | 1,118,628 | +1,118,628 |
| Turkey | 420,391 | 561,719 | +141,328 |
| India | 113,260 | 654,444 | +541,184 |
| France | 408,068 | 299,566 | -108,502 |
| United States | 348,660 | 290,119 | -58,541 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Canada | 2,978,487 |
| China | 2,469,359 |
| Switzerland | 2,454,583 |
| Finland | 1,970,790 |
| Germany | 1,937,538 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Canada | 857,293 | 2,121,194 | +1,263,901 |
| China | 1,477,155 | 992,204 | -484,951 |
| Switzerland | 1,607,827 | 846,756 | -761,071 |
| Finland | 949,868 | 1,020,922 | +71,054 |
| Germany | 1,000,228 | 937,310 | -62,918 |
| Turkey | 431,580 | 561,719 | +130,139 |
| United States | 351,290 | 441,270 | +89,980 |
| India | 131,392 | 654,837 | +523,445 |
| Italy | 490,737 | 164,235 | -326,502 |
| Japan | 564,465 | 29,290 | -535,175 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| West Midlands | 28 |
| Inner London - West | 15 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 12 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 11 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 11 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Midlands | 17 | 19 | +2 |
| Inner London - West | 7 | 10 | +3 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 8 | 7 | -1 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 8 | 7 | -1 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 8 | 7 | -1 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 8 | 8 | +0 |
| North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset | 5 | 6 | +1 |
| West Yorkshire | 7 | 4 | -3 |
| Gloucestershire and Wiltshire | 7 | 4 | -3 |
| Greater Manchester | 4 | 5 | +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) | 6,380,589 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 6,289,153 |
| Air transport | 4,106,760 |
| Road transport | 1,558,028 |
| Other | 23,974 |
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) | 4,027,021 | 2,353,568 | -1,673,453 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 2,011,573 | 4,277,580 | +2,266,007 |
| Air transport | 3,081,031 | 1,025,729 | -2,055,302 |
| Road transport | 301,702 | 1,256,326 | +954,624 |
| Other | 21,278 | 2,696 | -18,582 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| ZLC | 2,972,292 |
| Liverpool Docks | 2,195,708 |
| Felixstowe | 1,996,813 |
| Dover | 1,875,397 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 1,334,175 |
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 | 1,712,960 | 1,259,332 | -453,628 |
| Liverpool Docks | 28,451 | 2,167,257 | +2,138,806 |
| Felixstowe | 1,177,274 | 819,539 | -357,735 |
| Dover | 1,300,581 | 574,816 | -725,765 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 1,115,045 | 219,130 | -895,915 |
| Immingham Docks | 81,970 | 1,079,013 | +997,043 |
| Southampton | 396,007 | 624,206 | +228,199 |
| Manchester Airport | 885,780 | 87,913 | -797,867 |
| Birmingham Airport | 403,390 | 255,850 | -147,540 |
| Eurotunnel | 261,546 | 288,402 | +26,856 |
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 fabricated metal products, except machinery and equipment | 36 |
| Manufacture of machinery and equipment n.e.c. | 28 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 25 |
| Other manufacturing | 16 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2025-11 | 16 |
| 2025-10 | 28 |
| 2025-09 | 19 |
| 2025-08 | 17 |
| 2025-07 | 25 |
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 | 103 |
| 54m+ | 62 |
| 0-1m | 30 |
| 15m-54m | 13 |
| Other | 12 |
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 | 2,083,403 |
| Norway | 1,401,621 |
| China | 577,197 |
| France | 468,204 |
| Belgium | 443,980 |
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 | 1,114,027 | 969,376 | -144,651 |
| Norway | 695,437 | 706,184 | +10,747 |
| China | 77,441 | 499,756 | +422,315 |
| France | 219,077 | 249,127 | +30,050 |
| Belgium | 114,780 | 329,200 | +214,420 |
| Germany | 256,952 | 183,627 | -73,325 |
| Malaysia | 373,465 | 27,650 | -345,815 |
| Netherlands | 150,109 | 219,702 | +69,593 |
| Ireland | 169,968 | 179,323 | +9,355 |
| Poland | 262,882 | 41,846 | -221,036 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Netherlands | 6,335 |
| China | 5,705 |
| France | 2,889 |
| Ireland | 355 |
| Taiwan | 295 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Netherlands | 0 | 6,335 | +6,335 |
| China | 5,083 | 622 | -4,461 |
| France | 2,889 | 0 | -2,889 |
| Ireland | 355 | 0 | -355 |
| Taiwan | 73 | 222 | +149 |
| Germany | 24 | 0 | -24 |
Export volume by transport
What this shows: Export value by transport mode used to ship goods from the UK.
Top 5 values
| Transport | £ |
|---|---|
| Air transport | 4,244,280 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 3,095,436 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 2,499,186 |
| Other | 15,603 |
| Road transport | 12,869 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air transport | 1,968,044 | 2,276,236 | +308,192 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 1,624,386 | 1,471,050 | -153,336 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,457,454 | 1,041,732 | -415,722 |
| Other | 8,424 | 7,179 | -1,245 |
| Road transport | 9,616 | 3,253 | -6,363 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 2,209,922 |
| East Midlands Airport | 1,864,894 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 1,198,877 |
| Southampton | 1,114,677 |
| ZLC | 546,906 |
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 | 1,176,051 | 1,033,871 | -142,180 |
| East Midlands Airport | 879,041 | 985,853 | +106,812 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 259,018 | 939,859 | +680,841 |
| Southampton | 453,285 | 661,392 | +208,107 |
| ZLC | 478,521 | 68,385 | -410,136 |
| Felixstowe | 452,287 | 4,290 | -447,997 |
| Liverpool Docks | 244,032 | 205,007 | -39,025 |
| London Gateway Port | 144,455 | 190,902 | +46,447 |
| Immingham Docks | 199,663 | 65,764 | -133,899 |
| London | 12,273 | 207,917 | +195,644 |
Quick facts
HS code: 846090
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Machines for polishing, deburring, or finishing metal or cermets