Import/export HS code 846520: Machining centers for woodworking
Advanced machines that perform multiple woodworking tasks automatically in one setup
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 | 21,168,711 |
| Italy | 9,702,905 |
| China | 2,104,699 |
| Poland | 2,046,898 |
| Austria | 683,003 |
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 | 11,282,551 | 9,886,160 | -1,396,391 |
| Italy | 5,264,214 | 4,438,691 | -825,523 |
| China | 730,000 | 1,374,699 | +644,699 |
| Poland | 1,028,411 | 1,018,487 | -9,924 |
| Austria | 174,991 | 508,012 | +333,021 |
| France | 80,076 | 225,120 | +145,044 |
| Netherlands | 208,196 | 4,196 | -204,000 |
| Ireland | 91,089 | 39,906 | -51,183 |
| Turkey | 0 | 110,873 | +110,873 |
| Viet Nam | 0 | 97,280 | +97,280 |
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 | 14,374,532 |
| Italy | 7,833,733 |
| Poland | 4,881,847 |
| China | 2,380,656 |
| India | 1,713,870 |
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 | 8,940,932 | 5,433,600 | -3,507,332 |
| Italy | 4,241,671 | 3,592,062 | -649,609 |
| Poland | 2,529,278 | 2,352,569 | -176,709 |
| China | 930,129 | 1,450,527 | +520,398 |
| India | 929,544 | 784,326 | -145,218 |
| Austria | 1,142,718 | 544,400 | -598,318 |
| Turkey | 959 | 110,873 | +109,914 |
| Viet Nam | 0 | 97,280 | +97,280 |
| United Kingdom | 91,139 | 0 | -91,139 |
| Spain | 6,815 | 59,030 | +52,215 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 5 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 5 |
| Inner London - West | 4 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 3 |
| West Midlands | 3 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 3 | 4 | +1 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 4 | 4 | +0 |
| Inner London - West | 0 | 4 | +4 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| West Midlands | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Gloucestershire and Wiltshire | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| Lancashire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Norfolk | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| East Yorkshire and Northern Lincolnshire | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Essex | 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) | 30,317,887 |
| Other | 3,285,351 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 3,010,942 |
| Air transport | 47,786 |
| Road transport | 12,002 |
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) | 17,632,548 | 12,685,339 | -4,947,209 |
| Other | 39,955 | 3,245,396 | +3,205,441 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,240,337 | 1,770,605 | +530,268 |
| Air transport | 24,480 | 23,306 | -1,174 |
| Road transport | 12,002 | 0 | -12,002 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover | 14,736,733 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 6,970,699 |
| Felixstowe | 4,514,209 |
| 000 | 3,285,351 |
| Immingham Docks | 2,394,757 |
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 | 8,019,301 | 6,717,432 | -1,301,869 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 5,125,943 | 1,844,756 | -3,281,187 |
| Felixstowe | 1,688,589 | 2,825,620 | +1,137,031 |
| 000 | 39,955 | 3,245,396 | +3,205,441 |
| Immingham Docks | 1,431,495 | 963,262 | -468,233 |
| Eurotunnel | 871,525 | 787,656 | -83,869 |
| Harwich | 683,509 | 409,864 | -273,645 |
| Killingholme | 593,181 | 0 | -593,181 |
| Purfleet | 157,367 | 180,326 | +22,959 |
| London | 4,000 | 276,648 | +272,648 |
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 | 12 |
| Repair and installation of machinery and equipment | 5 |
| Architectural and engineering activities; technical testing and analysis | 3 |
| Manufacture of fabricated metal products, except machinery and equipment | 3 |
| Manufacture of machinery and equipment n.e.c. | 3 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 4 |
| 2025-11 | 6 |
| 2025-10 | 9 |
| 2025-09 | 7 |
| 2025-08 | 4 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| HOMAG U.K. LTD. | 46 |
| BIESSE GROUP UK LIMITED | 36 |
| MICHAEL WEINIG (UK) LIMITED | 32 |
| N M A (AGENCIES) LIMITED | 30 |
| RS COMPONENTS LIMITED | 18 |
| FLAMSTEAD HOLDINGS LIMITED | 14 |
| WINMAC UK LIMITED | 11 |
| NEY LIMITED | 8 |
| WREN KITCHENS LIMITED | 7 |
| SCM GROUP (UK) LIMITED | 4 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 16 |
| 54m+ | 9 |
| 15m-54m | 5 |
| 0-1m | 4 |
| Other | 3 |
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 | 1,400,586 |
| Germany | 996,369 |
| Ireland | 593,640 |
| Poland | 431,038 |
| Netherlands | 312,500 |
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 | 428,719 | 971,867 | +543,148 |
| Germany | 862,047 | 134,322 | -727,725 |
| Ireland | 435,829 | 157,811 | -278,018 |
| Poland | 283,945 | 147,093 | -136,852 |
| Netherlands | 111,672 | 200,828 | +89,156 |
| South Africa | 263,048 | 0 | -263,048 |
| Japan | 0 | 241,681 | +241,681 |
| France | 215,363 | 22,641 | -192,722 |
| Czechia | 88,615 | 128,377 | +39,762 |
| Italy | 115,779 | 91,014 | -24,765 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Germany | 282,475 |
| Italy | 19,021 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Germany | 120,142 | 162,333 | +42,191 |
| Italy | 0 | 19,021 | +19,021 |
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) | 3,297,996 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 2,555,745 |
| Other | 301,496 |
| Air transport | 240,048 |
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) | 2,371,706 | 926,290 | -1,445,416 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,083,018 | 1,472,727 | +389,709 |
| Other | 120,142 | 181,354 | +61,212 |
| Air transport | 224,825 | 15,223 | -209,602 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 2,127,540 |
| Felixstowe | 837,313 |
| London Gateway Port | 722,370 |
| Liverpool Docks | 545,000 |
| Holyhead | 515,270 |
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 | 1,510,526 | 617,014 | -893,512 |
| Felixstowe | 18,000 | 819,313 | +801,313 |
| London Gateway Port | 376,834 | 345,536 | -31,298 |
| Liverpool Docks | 368,800 | 176,200 | -192,600 |
| Holyhead | 434,534 | 80,736 | -353,798 |
| 000 | 120,142 | 181,354 | +61,212 |
| Southampton | 123,708 | 156,678 | +32,970 |
| Immingham Docks | 200,347 | 37,825 | -162,522 |
| Portsmouth | 203,508 | 0 | -203,508 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 179,812 | 2,122 | -177,690 |
Quick facts
HS code: 846520
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Advanced machines that perform multiple woodworking tasks automatically in one setup