Import/export HS code 846320: Thread-rolling machines
Machines used to create threads on metal rods or screws
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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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Spain | 928,690 |
| Italy | 863,052 |
| China | 337,310 |
| Germany | 140,921 |
| Netherlands | 130,365 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spain | 2,990 | 925,700 | +922,710 |
| Italy | 556,373 | 306,679 | -249,694 |
| China | 287,862 | 49,448 | -238,414 |
| Germany | 116,776 | 24,145 | -92,631 |
| Netherlands | 130,365 | 0 | -130,365 |
| United States | 6,547 | 13,367 | +6,820 |
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 12,679 | 0 | -12,679 |
| Lithuania | 1,261 | 6,947 | +5,686 |
| India | 4,120 | 0 | -4,120 |
| Thailand | 0 | 2,290 | +2,290 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Italy | 933,006 |
| Spain | 928,690 |
| China | 349,989 |
| Germany | 197,345 |
| United States | 13,923 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Italy | 626,327 | 306,679 | -319,648 |
| Spain | 2,990 | 925,700 | +922,710 |
| China | 300,541 | 49,448 | -251,093 |
| Germany | 173,200 | 24,145 | -149,055 |
| United States | 3,631 | 10,292 | +6,661 |
| Lithuania | 1,261 | 6,947 | +5,686 |
| Japan | 2,916 | 3,075 | +159 |
| India | 4,120 | 0 | -4,120 |
| Denmark | 3,987 | 0 | -3,987 |
| Thailand | 0 | 2,290 | +2,290 |
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 | 3 |
| Lancashire | 1 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 1 |
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 | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| Lancashire | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 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) | 1,843,232 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 400,004 |
| Air transport | 207,475 |
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) | 599,966 | 1,243,266 | +643,300 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 368,899 | 31,105 | -337,794 |
| Air transport | 152,269 | 55,206 | -97,063 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover | 1,437,233 |
| Newhaven | 293,982 |
| Southampton | 287,862 |
| Leeds Bradford Airport | 132,464 |
| Killingholme | 130,365 |
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 | 469,601 | 967,632 | +498,031 |
| Newhaven | 0 | 293,982 | +293,982 |
| Southampton | 287,862 | 0 | -287,862 |
| Leeds Bradford Airport | 132,464 | 0 | -132,464 |
| Killingholme | 130,365 | 0 | -130,365 |
| London Gateway Port | 42,835 | 1,001 | -41,834 |
| Manchester Airport | 4,120 | 31,939 | +27,819 |
| Thamesport | 25,523 | 0 | -25,523 |
| Felixstowe | 12,679 | 11,756 | -923 |
| East Midlands Airport | 9,064 | 14,439 | +5,375 |
Importer companies by SIC division
What this shows: Industry breakdown (SIC divisions) of importing companies.
Top 5 values
| SIC | Companies |
|---|---|
| Manufacture of fabricated metal products, except machinery and equipment | 2 |
| Manufacture of machinery and equipment n.e.c. | 1 |
| Other manufacturing | 1 |
| Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 1 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2025-06 | 1 |
| 2025-02 | 2 |
| 2024-10 | 2 |
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 | 3 |
| 54m+ | 2 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Italy | 387,987 |
| India | 170,286 |
| Slovakia | 160,639 |
| Mexico | 116,158 |
| Malaysia | 53,666 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Italy | 366,259 | 21,728 | -344,531 |
| India | 10,286 | 160,000 | +149,714 |
| Slovakia | 0 | 160,639 | +160,639 |
| Mexico | 116,158 | 0 | -116,158 |
| Malaysia | 18,816 | 34,850 | +16,034 |
| Czechia | 20,476 | 0 | -20,476 |
| Australia | 0 | 16,806 | +16,806 |
| France | 0 | 10,350 | +10,350 |
| Germany | 6,521 | 2,037 | -4,484 |
| United States | 0 | 7,878 | +7,878 |
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) | 583,480 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 292,828 |
| Air transport | 91,347 |
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) | 389,464 | 194,016 | -195,448 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 132,828 | 160,000 | +27,172 |
| Air transport | 24,828 | 66,519 | +41,691 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 563,004 |
| London Gateway Port | 170,286 |
| Felixstowe | 120,196 |
| East Midlands Airport | 89,310 |
| Harwich | 20,476 |
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 | 368,988 | 194,016 | -174,972 |
| London Gateway Port | 10,286 | 160,000 | +149,714 |
| Felixstowe | 120,196 | 0 | -120,196 |
| East Midlands Airport | 24,828 | 64,482 | +39,654 |
| Harwich | 20,476 | 0 | -20,476 |
| ZLC | 0 | 2,037 | +2,037 |
| Grangemouth Docks | 1,182 | 0 | -1,182 |
| Liverpool Docks | 1,164 | 0 | -1,164 |
Quick facts
HS code: 846320
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Machines used to create threads on metal rods or screws