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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Germany | 9,893,413 |
| China | 9,530,664 |
| Austria | 4,973,528 |
| Italy | 4,663,448 |
| Canada | 2,572,511 |
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 | 5,127,765 | 4,765,648 | -362,117 |
| China | 4,616,327 | 4,914,337 | +298,010 |
| Austria | 2,897,106 | 2,076,422 | -820,684 |
| Italy | 3,286,679 | 1,376,769 | -1,909,910 |
| Canada | 1,558,941 | 1,013,570 | -545,371 |
| Taiwan | 1,051,189 | 389,339 | -661,850 |
| Turkey | 806,158 | 221,782 | -584,376 |
| Czechia | 373,752 | 422,978 | +49,226 |
| Belgium | 258,365 | 311,869 | +53,504 |
| France | 315,187 | 214,688 | -100,499 |
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 | 10,742,261 |
| Germany | 9,782,518 |
| Austria | 4,932,237 |
| Italy | 4,473,676 |
| Canada | 2,672,119 |
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 | 5,238,035 | 5,504,226 | +266,191 |
| Germany | 5,110,822 | 4,671,696 | -439,126 |
| Austria | 2,891,375 | 2,040,862 | -850,513 |
| Italy | 3,089,603 | 1,384,073 | -1,705,530 |
| Canada | 1,658,549 | 1,013,570 | -644,979 |
| Taiwan | 797,951 | 393,601 | -404,350 |
| Turkey | 810,676 | 221,782 | -588,894 |
| Czechia | 392,989 | 422,978 | +29,989 |
| Belgium | 206,274 | 189,320 | -16,954 |
| United States | 301,793 | 58,614 | -243,179 |
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 | 9 |
| 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 | 8 | +1 |
| West Midlands | 8 | 9 | +1 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 6 | 5 | -1 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 2 | 6 | +4 |
| Inner London - West | 3 | 4 | +1 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 4 | 4 | +0 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 4 | 5 | +1 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 4 | 4 | +0 |
| 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) | 22,225,570 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 13,504,295 |
| Air transport | 1,271,091 |
| Other | 777,745 |
| 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) | 13,014,743 | 9,210,827 | -3,803,916 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 7,039,946 | 6,464,349 | -575,597 |
| Air transport | 597,360 | 673,731 | +76,371 |
| Other | 759,647 | 18,098 | -741,549 |
| Road transport | 62,768 | 5,709 | -57,059 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover | 18,097,515 |
| Felixstowe | 5,045,509 |
| Southampton | 4,166,479 |
| Liverpool Docks | 2,828,738 |
| Eurotunnel | 1,645,057 |
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 | 10,839,242 | 7,258,273 | -3,580,969 |
| Felixstowe | 2,630,184 | 2,415,325 | -214,859 |
| Southampton | 2,378,426 | 1,788,053 | -590,373 |
| Liverpool Docks | 1,706,033 | 1,122,705 | -583,328 |
| Eurotunnel | 834,195 | 810,862 | -23,333 |
| London Gateway Port | 202,290 | 1,033,762 | +831,472 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 469,881 | 383,649 | -86,232 |
| 000 | 759,647 | 18,098 | -741,549 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 385,773 | 182,799 | -202,974 |
| Killingholme | 333,314 | 103,631 | -229,683 |
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 |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 16 |
| 2025-11 | 24 |
| 2025-10 | 25 |
| 2025-09 | 24 |
| 2025-08 | 21 |
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 | 97 |
| MANTECH (U.K.) LIMITED | 92 |
| RECORD POWER LIMITED | 84 |
| CHARNWOOD MACHINERY LIMITED | 55 |
| AXYZ AUTOMATION (U.K.) LIMITED | 53 |
| MAKITA (UK) LIMITED | 53 |
| FELDER UK LIMITED | 49 |
| S.I.P.(INDUSTRIAL PRODUCTS)LIMITED | 49 |
| 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 | 59 |
| 54m+ | 28 |
| 0-1m | 26 |
| Other | 13 |
| 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 | 1,657,400 |
| Ireland | 1,174,224 |
| Netherlands | 674,816 |
| China | 661,454 |
| Germany | 373,393 |
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 | 14,830 | 1,642,570 | +1,627,740 |
| Ireland | 786,161 | 388,063 | -398,098 |
| Netherlands | 354,036 | 320,780 | -33,256 |
| China | 3,447 | 658,007 | +654,560 |
| Germany | 95,542 | 277,851 | +182,309 |
| Estonia | 202,475 | 126,388 | -76,087 |
| India | 117,000 | 192,241 | +75,241 |
| Poland | 143,831 | 143,940 | +109 |
| Australia | 209,880 | 55,915 | -153,965 |
| United States | 112,985 | 108,768 | -4,217 |
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 | 42,122 |
| Germany | 4,752 |
| Ireland | 999 |
| Mexico | 293 |
| India | 12 |
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 | 23,929 | 18,193 | -5,736 |
| Germany | 0 | 4,752 | +4,752 |
| Ireland | 999 | 0 | -999 |
| Mexico | 293 | 0 | -293 |
| 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) | 3,607,258 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 3,420,737 |
| Air transport | 1,155,174 |
| Other | 48,425 |
| Road transport | 2,266 |
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) | 1,784,581 | 1,822,677 | +38,096 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 615,601 | 2,805,136 | +2,189,535 |
| Air transport | 597,395 | 557,779 | -39,616 |
| Other | 25,480 | 22,945 | -2,535 |
| Road transport | 2,266 | 0 | -2,266 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Southampton | 1,685,610 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 1,460,459 |
| London Gateway Port | 938,217 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 790,455 |
| Immingham Docks | 718,064 |
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 | 678,553 | 781,906 | +103,353 |
| London Gateway Port | 226,346 | 711,871 | +485,525 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 379,853 | 410,602 | +30,749 |
| Immingham Docks | 395,587 | 322,477 | -73,110 |
| Holyhead | 466,639 | 196,100 | -270,539 |
| Felixstowe | 61,672 | 563,819 | +502,147 |
| Manchester Airport | 139,125 | 56,359 | -82,766 |
| Liverpool Docks | 77,452 | 113,383 | +35,931 |
| Fishguard | 168,458 | 14,383 | -154,075 |
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