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.
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* 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Canada | 3,684,314 |
| Switzerland | 2,445,637 |
| China | 2,219,061 |
| Finland | 1,972,075 |
| Germany | 1,494,408 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Canada | 1,016,824 | 2,667,490 | +1,650,666 |
| Switzerland | 1,689,406 | 756,231 | -933,175 |
| China | 1,381,283 | 837,778 | -543,505 |
| Finland | 949,868 | 1,022,207 | +72,339 |
| Germany | 1,196,027 | 298,381 | -897,646 |
| Panama | 0 | 1,118,628 | +1,118,628 |
| Turkey | 330,693 | 662,355 | +331,662 |
| India | 120,268 | 645,714 | +525,446 |
| France | 379,800 | 321,990 | -57,810 |
| United States | 288,457 | 282,298 | -6,159 |
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 | 4,590,934 |
| China | 2,433,334 |
| Switzerland | 2,091,290 |
| Finland | 1,970,790 |
| Germany | 1,911,748 |
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 | 3,733,641 | +2,876,348 |
| China | 1,428,272 | 1,005,062 | -423,210 |
| Switzerland | 1,640,455 | 450,835 | -1,189,620 |
| Finland | 949,868 | 1,020,922 | +71,054 |
| Germany | 1,204,401 | 707,347 | -497,054 |
| Turkey | 341,882 | 662,355 | +320,473 |
| India | 138,400 | 646,107 | +507,707 |
| United States | 382,193 | 343,236 | -38,957 |
| Italy | 521,666 | 133,306 | -388,360 |
| Japan | 569,182 | 34,899 | -534,283 |
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 | 14 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 11 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 11 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 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 | 5 | 11 | +6 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 7 | 7 | +0 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 8 | 6 | -2 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 6 | 7 | +1 |
| North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset | 5 | 6 | +1 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 7 | 8 | +1 |
| West Yorkshire | 8 | 3 | -5 |
| Gloucestershire and Wiltshire | 7 | 3 | -4 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 4 | 4 | +0 |
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) | 6,198,421 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 6,124,341 |
| Air transport | 5,686,507 |
| Road transport | 1,463,349 |
| 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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 2,094,373 | 4,104,048 | +2,009,675 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 3,791,933 | 2,332,408 | -1,459,525 |
| Air transport | 3,130,856 | 2,555,651 | -575,205 |
| Road transport | 631,380 | 831,969 | +200,589 |
| 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| London Heathrow Airport | 2,948,950 |
| ZLC | 2,519,301 |
| Liverpool Docks | 2,195,708 |
| Felixstowe | 1,970,276 |
| Dover | 1,891,443 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| London Heathrow Airport | 1,118,023 | 1,830,927 | +712,904 |
| ZLC | 1,684,326 | 834,975 | -849,351 |
| Liverpool Docks | 28,451 | 2,167,257 | +2,138,806 |
| Felixstowe | 1,249,967 | 720,309 | -529,658 |
| Dover | 1,294,553 | 596,890 | -697,663 |
| Immingham Docks | 81,970 | 1,086,763 | +1,004,793 |
| Manchester Airport | 942,308 | 23,638 | -918,670 |
| Southampton | 411,065 | 525,263 | +114,198 |
| Birmingham Airport | 414,051 | 255,848 | -158,203 |
| Eurotunnel | 404,075 | 141,885 | -262,190 |
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 | 35 |
| Manufacture of machinery and equipment n.e.c. | 29 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 26 |
| Other manufacturing | 16 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 19 |
| 2025-11 | 16 |
| 2025-10 | 28 |
| 2025-09 | 19 |
| 2025-08 | 17 |
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 | 101 |
| 54m+ | 63 |
| 0-1m | 31 |
| 15m-54m | 13 |
| Other | 11 |
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 | 1,878,353 |
| Norway | 1,416,128 |
| China | 580,494 |
| France | 459,090 |
| Belgium | 437,046 |
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 | 587,749 | 1,290,604 | +702,855 |
| Norway | 726,321 | 689,807 | -36,514 |
| China | 361,611 | 218,883 | -142,728 |
| France | 209,963 | 249,127 | +39,164 |
| Belgium | 379,554 | 57,492 | -322,062 |
| Malaysia | 401,115 | 0 | -401,115 |
| Germany | 214,118 | 170,438 | -43,680 |
| Ireland | 244,289 | 136,817 | -107,472 |
| Netherlands | 162,353 | 215,231 | +52,878 |
| Poland | 297,316 | 7,412 | -289,904 |
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 | 5,189 |
| Taiwan | 295 |
| Germany | 24 |
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 | 4,683 | 506 | -4,177 |
| 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 | 4,166,348 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 3,083,857 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 2,284,390 |
| Other | 11,843 |
| Road transport | 9,266 |
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 | 1,993,984 | 2,172,364 | +178,380 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 1,978,578 | 1,105,279 | -873,299 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,169,183 | 1,115,207 | -53,976 |
| Other | 4,780 | 7,063 | +2,283 |
| Road transport | 6,013 | 3,253 | -2,760 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 2,157,967 |
| East Midlands Airport | 1,874,365 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 1,194,443 |
| Southampton | 1,114,423 |
| ZLC | 540,285 |
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 | 1,299,434 | 858,533 | -440,901 |
| East Midlands Airport | 965,763 | 908,602 | -57,161 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 284,513 | 909,930 | +625,417 |
| Southampton | 442,250 | 672,173 | +229,923 |
| ZLC | 467,458 | 72,827 | -394,631 |
| Liverpool Docks | 324,321 | 194,187 | -130,134 |
| London Gateway Port | 141,746 | 190,902 | +49,156 |
| Immingham Docks | 192,572 | 78,124 | -114,448 |
| London | 165,117 | 55,073 | -110,044 |
| Holyhead | 143,049 | 65,266 | -77,783 |
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