Import/export HS code 846592: Planing, milling, or moulding machines for wood
Machines used to shape wood by cutting, planing, or moulding
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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 | £ |
|---|---|
| China | 9,581,108 |
| Germany | 9,527,891 |
| Austria | 4,866,488 |
| Italy | 4,631,818 |
| Canada | 2,709,865 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| China | 4,740,548 | 4,840,560 | +100,012 |
| Germany | 4,780,979 | 4,746,912 | -34,067 |
| Austria | 2,887,023 | 1,979,465 | -907,558 |
| Italy | 3,174,983 | 1,456,835 | -1,718,148 |
| Canada | 1,635,044 | 1,074,821 | -560,223 |
| Taiwan | 999,707 | 437,903 | -561,804 |
| Turkey | 809,958 | 221,782 | -588,176 |
| Netherlands | 938,115 | 64,198 | -873,917 |
| Czechia | 393,592 | 426,867 | +33,275 |
| Belgium | 258,365 | 311,869 | +53,504 |
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 | 10,757,173 |
| Germany | 9,450,312 |
| Austria | 4,830,364 |
| Italy | 4,442,046 |
| Canada | 2,809,473 |
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 | 5,340,341 | 5,416,832 | +76,491 |
| Germany | 4,788,266 | 4,662,046 | -126,220 |
| Austria | 2,883,471 | 1,946,893 | -936,578 |
| Italy | 3,085,292 | 1,356,754 | -1,728,538 |
| Canada | 1,734,652 | 1,074,821 | -659,831 |
| Taiwan | 753,017 | 442,165 | -310,852 |
| Turkey | 814,476 | 221,782 | -592,694 |
| Czechia | 412,829 | 426,867 | +14,038 |
| Netherlands | 690,007 | 35,411 | -654,596 |
| Belgium | 206,274 | 189,320 | -16,954 |
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 | 12 |
| West Midlands | 10 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 8 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 6 |
| Inner London - West | 6 |
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 | 7 | 9 | +2 |
| West Midlands | 7 | 9 | +2 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 5 | 6 | +1 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 2 | 6 | +4 |
| Inner London - West | 3 | 4 | +1 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 5 | 4 | -1 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 4 | 4 | +0 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 4 | 5 | +1 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 3 | 3 | +0 |
| West Yorkshire | 2 | 3 | +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) | 22,390,050 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 13,673,348 |
| Air transport | 1,155,980 |
| Other | 785,436 |
| Road transport | 68,477 |
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) | 13,003,747 | 9,386,303 | -3,617,444 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 7,327,528 | 6,345,820 | -981,708 |
| Air transport | 528,522 | 627,458 | +98,936 |
| Other | 766,306 | 19,130 | -747,176 |
| Road transport | 45,628 | 22,849 | -22,779 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover | 17,563,710 |
| Felixstowe | 5,223,406 |
| Southampton | 4,183,424 |
| Liverpool Docks | 2,970,324 |
| Eurotunnel | 1,710,428 |
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 | 10,164,479 | 7,399,231 | -2,765,248 |
| Felixstowe | 2,905,355 | 2,318,051 | -587,304 |
| Southampton | 2,258,437 | 1,924,987 | -333,450 |
| Liverpool Docks | 1,783,932 | 1,186,392 | -597,540 |
| Eurotunnel | 945,411 | 765,017 | -180,394 |
| Killingholme | 962,428 | 103,631 | -858,797 |
| London Gateway Port | 202,290 | 843,391 | +641,101 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 472,138 | 385,192 | -86,946 |
| 000 | 766,306 | 19,130 | -747,176 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 306,484 | 158,589 | -147,895 |
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 | 47 |
| Other manufacturing | 15 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 15 |
| Manufacture of machinery and equipment n.e.c. | 13 |
| Manufacture of wood and of products of wood and cork, except furniture; manufacture of articles of straw and plaiting materials | 10 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2025-11 | 24 |
| 2025-10 | 25 |
| 2025-09 | 24 |
| 2025-08 | 21 |
| 2025-07 | 20 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| AXMINSTER TOOL CENTRE LTD | 113 |
| ARGOS LIMITED | 96 |
| MANTECH (U.K.) LIMITED | 91 |
| RECORD POWER LIMITED | 84 |
| CHARNWOOD MACHINERY LIMITED | 54 |
| MAKITA (UK) LIMITED | 53 |
| AXYZ AUTOMATION (U.K.) LIMITED | 52 |
| S.I.P.(INDUSTRIAL PRODUCTS)LIMITED | 49 |
| FELDER UK LIMITED | 48 |
| CLARKE INTERNATIONAL LIMITED | 48 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 61 |
| 54m+ | 28 |
| 0-1m | 26 |
| Other | 14 |
| 15m-54m | 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Canada | 1,678,230 |
| Ireland | 1,251,800 |
| Netherlands | 663,963 |
| China | 661,454 |
| Germany | 361,889 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Canada | 21,930 | 1,656,300 | +1,634,370 |
| Ireland | 860,824 | 390,976 | -469,848 |
| Netherlands | 346,466 | 317,497 | -28,969 |
| China | 3,447 | 658,007 | +654,560 |
| Germany | 86,667 | 275,222 | +188,555 |
| Poland | 198,769 | 151,852 | -46,917 |
| India | 27,000 | 282,241 | +255,241 |
| Estonia | 183,466 | 122,888 | -60,578 |
| Australia | 224,920 | 55,915 | -169,005 |
| United States | 145,057 | 108,768 | -36,289 |
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 | 42,794 |
| Germany | 4,752 |
| Ireland | 999 |
| Mexico | 293 |
| XU | 247 |
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 | 23,938 | 18,856 | -5,082 |
| Germany | 0 | 4,752 | +4,752 |
| Ireland | 999 | 0 | -999 |
| Mexico | 293 | 0 | -293 |
| XU | 247 | 0 | -247 |
| India | 12 | 0 | -12 |
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) | 3,736,692 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 3,446,860 |
| Air transport | 1,161,948 |
| Other | 49,097 |
| Road transport | 6,355 |
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) | 1,931,226 | 1,805,466 | -125,760 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 682,823 | 2,764,037 | +2,081,214 |
| Air transport | 510,660 | 651,288 | +140,628 |
| Other | 25,489 | 23,608 | -1,881 |
| Road transport | 6,355 | 0 | -6,355 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Southampton | 1,685,610 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 1,581,649 |
| London Gateway Port | 899,975 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 799,395 |
| Holyhead | 734,892 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Southampton | 3,740 | 1,681,870 | +1,678,130 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 802,433 | 779,216 | -23,217 |
| London Gateway Port | 237,123 | 662,852 | +425,729 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 283,411 | 515,984 | +232,573 |
| Holyhead | 541,016 | 193,876 | -347,140 |
| Immingham Docks | 376,140 | 315,781 | -60,359 |
| Felixstowe | 61,672 | 540,319 | +478,647 |
| Liverpool Docks | 99,661 | 117,189 | +17,528 |
| Manchester Airport | 159,865 | 36,353 | -123,512 |
| Fishguard | 166,302 | 16,539 | -149,763 |
Quick facts
HS code: 846592
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Machines used to shape wood by cutting, planing, or moulding