Import/export HS code 846593: Grinding, sanding, or polishing machines for wood
Machines used to smooth or finish wood surfaces
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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 | 3,185,562 |
| Germany | 2,773,072 |
| Switzerland | 1,026,037 |
| Italy | 1,022,687 |
| Taiwan | 841,351 |
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 | 1,433,037 | 1,752,525 | +319,488 |
| Germany | 1,210,317 | 1,562,755 | +352,438 |
| Switzerland | 305,536 | 720,501 | +414,965 |
| Italy | 599,517 | 423,170 | -176,347 |
| Taiwan | 491,777 | 349,574 | -142,203 |
| Austria | 325,892 | 461,601 | +135,709 |
| Netherlands | 139,047 | 392,261 | +253,214 |
| Czechia | 256,191 | 49,187 | -207,004 |
| Denmark | 147,610 | 103,161 | -44,449 |
| Turkey | 122,338 | 65,370 | -56,968 |
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 | 3,579,987 |
| Germany | 2,273,030 |
| Italy | 1,406,048 |
| Switzerland | 1,189,379 |
| Taiwan | 975,601 |
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 | 1,603,222 | 1,976,765 | +373,543 |
| Germany | 1,010,780 | 1,262,250 | +251,470 |
| Italy | 757,311 | 648,737 | -108,574 |
| Switzerland | 305,536 | 883,843 | +578,307 |
| Taiwan | 558,279 | 417,322 | -140,957 |
| Austria | 280,034 | 427,883 | +147,849 |
| Czechia | 282,468 | 55,533 | -226,935 |
| Netherlands | 85,450 | 222,442 | +136,992 |
| Denmark | 103,184 | 98,273 | -4,911 |
| Turkey | 122,338 | 65,370 | -56,968 |
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 | 11 |
| West Midlands | 11 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 10 |
| Essex | 8 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 8 |
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 | 5 | 8 | +3 |
| West Midlands | 7 | 9 | +2 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 9 | 7 | -2 |
| Essex | 3 | 6 | +3 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 5 | 4 | -1 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 6 | 6 | +0 |
| Greater Manchester | 5 | 4 | -1 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 6 | 2 | -4 |
| West Central Scotland | 3 | 2 | -1 |
| Inner London - West | 2 | 2 | +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) | 5,878,160 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 4,796,600 |
| Air transport | 812,196 |
| Other | 218,055 |
| Road transport | 4,301 |
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) | 2,630,548 | 3,247,612 | +617,064 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 2,269,384 | 2,527,216 | +257,832 |
| Air transport | 393,457 | 418,739 | +25,282 |
| Other | 74,146 | 143,909 | +69,763 |
| Road transport | 4,301 | 0 | -4,301 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover | 3,352,502 |
| Southampton | 2,079,228 |
| Felixstowe | 1,311,979 |
| Immingham Docks | 746,649 |
| Thamesport | 717,361 |
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 | 1,541,225 | 1,811,277 | +270,052 |
| Southampton | 1,004,606 | 1,074,622 | +70,016 |
| Felixstowe | 839,655 | 472,324 | -367,331 |
| Immingham Docks | 99,437 | 647,212 | +547,775 |
| Thamesport | 305,616 | 411,745 | +106,129 |
| Killingholme | 306,168 | 336,141 | +29,973 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 199,916 | 331,140 | +131,224 |
| Eurotunnel | 295,533 | 161,297 | -134,236 |
| London Gateway Port | 94,053 | 323,249 | +229,196 |
| 000 | 74,146 | 143,909 | +69,763 |
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 | 52 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 17 |
| Manufacture of fabricated metal products, except machinery and equipment | 12 |
| Manufacture of wood and of products of wood and cork, except furniture; manufacture of articles of straw and plaiting materials | 10 |
| Office administrative, office support and other business support activities | 8 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2025-11 | 19 |
| 2025-10 | 19 |
| 2025-09 | 19 |
| 2025-08 | 20 |
| 2025-07 | 19 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| ARGOS LIMITED | 110 |
| AXMINSTER TOOL CENTRE LTD | 106 |
| CLARKE INTERNATIONAL LIMITED | 80 |
| RECORD POWER LIMITED | 70 |
| S.I.P.(INDUSTRIAL PRODUCTS)LIMITED | 55 |
| BONA LIMITED | 45 |
| SWEENEY TODD BLADES LIMITED | 44 |
| FELDER UK LIMITED | 44 |
| DRAPER TOOLS LIMITED | 40 |
| K.H.R. COMPANY LIMITED | 38 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 65 |
| 54m+ | 32 |
| 0-1m | 25 |
| 15m-54m | 13 |
| Other | 10 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| India | 1,245,513 |
| United States | 1,204,813 |
| Australia | 1,018,053 |
| Netherlands | 385,985 |
| Ireland | 353,546 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| India | 39,680 | 1,205,833 | +1,166,153 |
| United States | 508,490 | 696,323 | +187,833 |
| Australia | 451,696 | 566,357 | +114,661 |
| Netherlands | 146,218 | 239,767 | +93,549 |
| Ireland | 204,496 | 149,050 | -55,446 |
| Sweden | 69,123 | 167,799 | +98,676 |
| France | 36,904 | 184,078 | +147,174 |
| Germany | 103,214 | 112,756 | +9,542 |
| Poland | 156,333 | 13,039 | -143,294 |
| South Africa | 52,517 | 51,620 | -897 |
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 | 4,383 |
| XU | 1,326 |
| Germany | 131 |
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 | 2,556 | 1,827 | -729 |
| XU | 1,326 | 0 | -1,326 |
| Germany | 24 | 107 | +83 |
Export volume by transport
What this shows: Export value by transport mode used to ship goods from the UK.
Top 5 values
| Transport | £ |
|---|---|
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 3,280,797 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 1,700,814 |
| Air transport | 795,784 |
| Road transport | 36,580 |
| Other | 5,840 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,053,533 | 2,227,264 | +1,173,731 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 736,516 | 964,298 | +227,782 |
| Air transport | 355,416 | 440,368 | +84,952 |
| Road transport | 36,580 | 0 | -36,580 |
| Other | 3,906 | 1,934 | -1,972 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| London Gateway Port | 2,083,066 |
| Southampton | 784,478 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 762,694 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 637,013 |
| Immingham Docks | 490,495 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| London Gateway Port | 252,312 | 1,830,754 | +1,578,442 |
| Southampton | 460,777 | 323,701 | -137,076 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 310,445 | 452,249 | +141,804 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 238,527 | 398,486 | +159,959 |
| Immingham Docks | 255,044 | 235,451 | -19,593 |
| Holyhead | 126,634 | 109,661 | -16,973 |
| Liverpool Docks | 160,286 | 35,542 | -124,744 |
| Felixstowe | 37,449 | 102,820 | +65,371 |
| Dover | 87,685 | 38,534 | -49,151 |
| East Midlands Airport | 60,448 | 32,121 | -28,327 |
Quick facts
HS code: 846593
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Machines used to smooth or finish wood surfaces