Import/export HS code 846591: Sawing machines for wood
Machines used to cut wood using saws
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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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Italy | 39,206,051 |
| China | 22,300,693 |
| Germany | 18,583,307 |
| Austria | 5,798,705 |
| Taiwan | 2,994,047 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Italy | 21,096,414 | 18,109,637 | -2,986,777 |
| China | 10,682,642 | 11,618,051 | +935,409 |
| Germany | 9,031,710 | 9,551,597 | +519,887 |
| Austria | 3,454,510 | 2,344,195 | -1,110,315 |
| Taiwan | 1,226,960 | 1,767,087 | +540,127 |
| Belgium | 1,276,682 | 1,679,147 | +402,465 |
| Sweden | 359,203 | 2,154,944 | +1,795,741 |
| Poland | 973,417 | 1,125,470 | +152,053 |
| Spain | 1,742,220 | 282,266 | -1,459,954 |
| Netherlands | 913,752 | 965,972 | +52,220 |
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 | 26,996,198 |
| Italy | 19,438,188 |
| Germany | 13,231,021 |
| Austria | 5,732,473 |
| Taiwan | 5,679,489 |
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 | 13,193,677 | 13,802,521 | +608,844 |
| Italy | 8,911,537 | 10,526,651 | +1,615,114 |
| Germany | 6,320,968 | 6,910,053 | +589,085 |
| Austria | 3,365,400 | 2,367,073 | -998,327 |
| Taiwan | 2,464,049 | 3,215,440 | +751,391 |
| Czechia | 1,604,259 | 1,711,756 | +107,497 |
| Sweden | 380,256 | 2,174,190 | +1,793,934 |
| Poland | 981,854 | 1,061,935 | +80,081 |
| Spain | 1,740,734 | 262,869 | -1,477,865 |
| Switzerland | 603,861 | 632,201 | +28,340 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 16 |
| West Midlands | 13 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 11 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 9 |
| West Yorkshire | 9 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 15 | 12 | -3 |
| West Midlands | 10 | 10 | +0 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 10 | 7 | -3 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 6 | 7 | +1 |
| West Yorkshire | 4 | 6 | +2 |
| Greater Manchester | 4 | 8 | +4 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 6 | 7 | +1 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 5 | 6 | +1 |
| Essex | 5 | 4 | -1 |
| Kent | 5 | 3 | -2 |
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) | 53,253,824 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 29,755,353 |
| Other | 20,737,898 |
| Air transport | 2,205,349 |
| Road transport | 1,518,291 |
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) | 26,855,046 | 26,398,778 | -456,268 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 13,443,637 | 16,311,716 | +2,868,079 |
| Other | 12,494,592 | 8,243,306 | -4,251,286 |
| Air transport | 986,265 | 1,219,084 | +232,819 |
| Road transport | 689,861 | 828,430 | +138,569 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover | 23,093,775 |
| 000 | 20,737,898 |
| Purfleet | 12,460,806 |
| Felixstowe | 12,222,204 |
| Southampton | 10,666,960 |
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 | 12,457,700 | 10,636,075 | -1,821,625 |
| 000 | 12,494,592 | 8,243,306 | -4,251,286 |
| Purfleet | 4,663,940 | 7,796,866 | +3,132,926 |
| Felixstowe | 5,937,303 | 6,284,901 | +347,598 |
| Southampton | 5,173,412 | 5,493,548 | +320,136 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 4,633,013 | 3,362,379 | -1,270,634 |
| Eurotunnel | 1,716,144 | 1,574,514 | -141,630 |
| London Gateway Port | 620,539 | 2,630,075 | +2,009,536 |
| Immingham Docks | 622,873 | 1,671,803 | +1,048,930 |
| Thamesport | 916,582 | 974,292 | +57,710 |
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 | 71 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 34 |
| Repair and installation of machinery and equipment | 20 |
| Manufacture of machinery and equipment n.e.c. | 17 |
| Manufacture of wood and of products of wood and cork, except furniture; manufacture of articles of straw and plaiting materials | 17 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2025-11 | 50 |
| 2025-10 | 42 |
| 2025-09 | 42 |
| 2025-08 | 34 |
| 2025-07 | 41 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| AXMINSTER TOOL CENTRE LTD | 117 |
| EINHELL UK LTD | 109 |
| RECORD POWER LIMITED | 108 |
| DRAPER TOOLS LIMITED | 107 |
| CLARKE INTERNATIONAL LIMITED | 106 |
| N M A (AGENCIES) LIMITED | 77 |
| S.I.P.(INDUSTRIAL PRODUCTS)LIMITED | 76 |
| ARGOS LIMITED | 75 |
| MAKITA (UK) LIMITED | 72 |
| GENPOWER LTD | 66 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 91 |
| 0-1m | 45 |
| 54m+ | 39 |
| 15m-54m | 17 |
| Other | 17 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Ireland | 5,542,539 |
| Netherlands | 1,210,870 |
| United States | 1,030,387 |
| Germany | 1,013,457 |
| Poland | 736,395 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ireland | 2,992,692 | 2,549,847 | -442,845 |
| Netherlands | 257,149 | 953,721 | +696,572 |
| United States | 576,622 | 453,765 | -122,857 |
| Germany | 737,526 | 275,931 | -461,595 |
| Poland | 565,803 | 170,592 | -395,211 |
| France | 531,531 | 162,368 | -369,163 |
| New Zealand | 263,665 | 349,177 | +85,512 |
| Belgium | 435,299 | 47,775 | -387,524 |
| Lithuania | 383,438 | 2,823 | -380,615 |
| Canada | 164,960 | 163,802 | -1,158 |
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 | 541,655 |
| Italy | 267,446 |
| Germany | 164,318 |
| Taiwan | 77,609 |
| Ireland | 61,797 |
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 | 293,513 | 248,142 | -45,371 |
| Italy | 117,315 | 150,131 | +32,816 |
| Germany | 5,528 | 158,790 | +153,262 |
| Taiwan | 38,486 | 39,123 | +637 |
| Ireland | 47,053 | 14,744 | -32,309 |
| XU | 21,835 | 12,238 | -9,597 |
| XI | 7,870 | 13,193 | +5,323 |
| United States | 1,959 | 496 | -1,463 |
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) | 10,566,978 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 3,595,607 |
| Other | 1,170,416 |
| Air transport | 616,663 |
| Road transport | 2,098 |
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) | 6,396,706 | 4,170,272 | -2,226,434 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,951,648 | 1,643,959 | -307,689 |
| Other | 533,559 | 636,857 | +103,298 |
| Air transport | 305,037 | 311,626 | +6,589 |
| Road transport | 2,098 | 0 | -2,098 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 4,020,005 |
| Holyhead | 3,066,133 |
| Immingham Docks | 1,306,373 |
| Southampton | 1,282,732 |
| Liverpool Docks | 1,261,260 |
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 | 2,999,433 | 1,020,572 | -1,978,861 |
| Holyhead | 1,702,685 | 1,363,448 | -339,237 |
| Immingham Docks | 373,210 | 933,163 | +559,953 |
| Southampton | 591,067 | 691,665 | +100,598 |
| Liverpool Docks | 567,023 | 694,237 | +127,214 |
| 000 | 533,559 | 636,857 | +103,298 |
| London Gateway Port | 532,347 | 496,228 | -36,119 |
| London | 541,717 | 124,906 | -416,811 |
| Heysham | 264,954 | 168,052 | -96,902 |
| Felixstowe | 371,452 | 42,163 | -329,289 |
Related HS codes
What this shows: Sibling or child HS codes in the same classification branch.
Quick facts
HS code: 846591
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Machines used to cut wood using saws