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 | 39,043,969 |
| China | 22,464,602 |
| Germany | 18,377,869 |
| Austria | 5,562,673 |
| Taiwan | 3,049,352 |
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 | 20,045,594 | 18,998,375 | -1,047,219 |
| China | 10,868,987 | 11,595,615 | +726,628 |
| Germany | 9,135,425 | 9,242,444 | +107,019 |
| Austria | 3,117,214 | 2,445,459 | -671,755 |
| Taiwan | 1,486,934 | 1,562,418 | +75,484 |
| Sweden | 382,743 | 2,584,367 | +2,201,624 |
| Belgium | 1,189,298 | 1,628,345 | +439,047 |
| Poland | 1,000,840 | 1,126,827 | +125,987 |
| Spain | 1,743,370 | 281,116 | -1,462,254 |
| Netherlands | 903,252 | 1,014,905 | +111,653 |
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 | 27,078,137 |
| Italy | 19,703,227 |
| Germany | 13,152,410 |
| Taiwan | 5,670,212 |
| Austria | 5,501,212 |
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 | 13,304,591 | 13,773,546 | +468,955 |
| Italy | 8,798,956 | 10,904,271 | +2,105,315 |
| Germany | 6,491,213 | 6,661,197 | +169,984 |
| Taiwan | 2,698,910 | 2,971,302 | +272,392 |
| Austria | 3,080,448 | 2,420,764 | -659,684 |
| Czechia | 1,697,173 | 1,550,855 | -146,318 |
| Sweden | 408,693 | 2,597,778 | +2,189,085 |
| Poland | 1,016,824 | 1,060,278 | +43,454 |
| Spain | 1,740,734 | 262,869 | -1,477,865 |
| Switzerland | 704,953 | 594,679 | -110,274 |
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 | 12 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 11 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 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 | 9 | 10 | +1 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 10 | 7 | -3 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 7 | 7 | +0 |
| West Yorkshire | 5 | 5 | +0 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 5 | 7 | +2 |
| Greater Manchester | 4 | 8 | +4 |
| Kent | 5 | 5 | +0 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 5 | 6 | +1 |
| Essex | 5 | 5 | +0 |
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) | 53,593,751 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 29,773,018 |
| Other | 20,321,106 |
| Air transport | 2,176,280 |
| Road transport | 1,592,844 |
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) | 26,594,057 | 26,999,694 | +405,637 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 13,777,034 | 15,995,984 | +2,218,950 |
| Other | 11,505,445 | 8,815,661 | -2,689,784 |
| Air transport | 993,802 | 1,182,478 | +188,676 |
| Road transport | 790,953 | 801,891 | +10,938 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover | 23,337,661 |
| 000 | 20,321,106 |
| Purfleet | 12,301,794 |
| Felixstowe | 12,014,463 |
| Southampton | 10,785,345 |
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 | 12,458,724 | 10,878,937 | -1,579,787 |
| 000 | 11,505,445 | 8,815,661 | -2,689,784 |
| Purfleet | 4,490,694 | 7,811,100 | +3,320,406 |
| Felixstowe | 5,930,511 | 6,083,952 | +153,441 |
| Southampton | 5,434,171 | 5,351,174 | -82,997 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 4,698,901 | 3,222,491 | -1,476,410 |
| London Gateway Port | 717,506 | 2,769,165 | +2,051,659 |
| Eurotunnel | 1,641,905 | 1,688,220 | +46,315 |
| Immingham Docks | 556,323 | 2,157,143 | +1,600,820 |
| Thamesport | 915,677 | 893,411 | -22,266 |
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 | 33 |
| 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 |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 32 |
| 2025-11 | 50 |
| 2025-10 | 42 |
| 2025-09 | 42 |
| 2025-08 | 34 |
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 | 110 |
| RECORD POWER LIMITED | 109 |
| DRAPER TOOLS LIMITED | 108 |
| CLARKE INTERNATIONAL LIMITED | 107 |
| N M A (AGENCIES) LIMITED | 78 |
| S.I.P.(INDUSTRIAL PRODUCTS)LIMITED | 77 |
| ARGOS LIMITED | 76 |
| MAKITA (UK) LIMITED | 73 |
| GENPOWER LTD | 67 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 94 |
| 0-1m | 44 |
| 54m+ | 38 |
| 15m-54m | 16 |
| Other | 16 |
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 | 5,540,236 |
| Netherlands | 1,423,221 |
| Germany | 1,276,437 |
| United States | 1,178,869 |
| Poland | 746,400 |
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 | 2,948,089 | 2,592,147 | -355,942 |
| Netherlands | 412,273 | 1,010,948 | +598,675 |
| Germany | 786,180 | 490,257 | -295,923 |
| United States | 634,965 | 543,904 | -91,061 |
| Poland | 559,712 | 186,688 | -373,024 |
| New Zealand | 263,665 | 349,177 | +85,512 |
| France | 444,607 | 162,308 | -282,299 |
| Belgium | 432,782 | 85,929 | -346,853 |
| Lithuania | 383,438 | 20,765 | -362,673 |
| Canada | 165,439 | 163,323 | -2,116 |
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 | 524,681 |
| Italy | 270,390 |
| Germany | 188,909 |
| Taiwan | 74,864 |
| 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 | 292,239 | 232,442 | -59,797 |
| Italy | 118,518 | 151,872 | +33,354 |
| Germany | 5,528 | 183,381 | +177,853 |
| Taiwan | 33,888 | 40,976 | +7,088 |
| Ireland | 47,053 | 14,744 | -32,309 |
| XI | 6,672 | 13,193 | +6,521 |
| United States | 1,492 | 496 | -996 |
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) | 11,205,605 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 3,631,283 |
| Other | 1,170,063 |
| Air transport | 620,645 |
| 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) | 6,446,276 | 4,759,329 | -1,686,947 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,806,117 | 1,825,166 | +19,049 |
| Other | 519,056 | 651,007 | +131,951 |
| Air transport | 377,914 | 242,731 | -135,183 |
| 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 | 4,411,578 |
| Holyhead | 3,046,638 |
| Immingham Docks | 1,508,113 |
| Liverpool Docks | 1,295,627 |
| Southampton | 1,202,371 |
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 | 2,906,838 | 1,504,740 | -1,402,098 |
| Holyhead | 1,620,369 | 1,426,269 | -194,100 |
| Immingham Docks | 550,591 | 957,522 | +406,931 |
| Liverpool Docks | 577,147 | 718,480 | +141,333 |
| Southampton | 504,706 | 697,665 | +192,959 |
| 000 | 519,056 | 651,007 | +131,951 |
| London Gateway Port | 494,286 | 561,871 | +67,585 |
| London | 541,717 | 131,159 | -410,558 |
| Felixstowe | 368,324 | 159,082 | -209,242 |
| Heysham | 281,760 | 167,836 | -113,924 |
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