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 | 3,142,396 |
| Germany | 2,788,818 |
| Italy | 1,022,687 |
| Switzerland | 990,830 |
| Taiwan | 852,781 |
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 | 1,443,200 | 1,699,196 | +255,996 |
| Germany | 1,552,838 | 1,235,980 | -316,858 |
| Italy | 599,517 | 423,170 | -176,347 |
| Switzerland | 306,386 | 684,444 | +378,058 |
| Taiwan | 526,262 | 326,519 | -199,743 |
| Austria | 327,460 | 482,859 | +155,399 |
| Netherlands | 240,262 | 273,094 | +32,832 |
| Czechia | 256,191 | 49,187 | -207,004 |
| Denmark | 147,610 | 123,636 | -23,974 |
| United States | 120,466 | 80,859 | -39,607 |
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 | 3,526,005 |
| Germany | 2,292,798 |
| Italy | 1,405,097 |
| Switzerland | 1,154,172 |
| Taiwan | 999,515 |
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 | 1,614,364 | 1,911,641 | +297,277 |
| Germany | 1,326,117 | 966,681 | -359,436 |
| Italy | 787,077 | 618,020 | -169,057 |
| Switzerland | 306,386 | 847,786 | +541,400 |
| Taiwan | 600,412 | 399,103 | -201,309 |
| Austria | 280,607 | 453,848 | +173,241 |
| Netherlands | 202,051 | 116,821 | -85,230 |
| Czechia | 257,569 | 57,977 | -199,592 |
| Denmark | 103,184 | 116,304 | +13,120 |
| United States | 141,844 | 54,142 | -87,702 |
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 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 11 |
| West Midlands | 11 |
| 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 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 9 | 8 | -1 |
| West Midlands | 9 | 8 | -1 |
| Essex | 3 | 6 | +3 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 6 | 3 | -3 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 6 | 6 | +0 |
| Greater Manchester | 6 | 5 | -1 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 5 | 2 | -3 |
| 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) | 5,931,160 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 4,772,376 |
| Air transport | 851,714 |
| 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) | 3,001,158 | 2,930,002 | -71,156 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 2,398,812 | 2,373,564 | -25,248 |
| Air transport | 397,650 | 454,064 | +56,414 |
| Other | 74,590 | 143,465 | +68,875 |
| 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 | 3,290,720 |
| Southampton | 1,973,144 |
| Felixstowe | 1,315,094 |
| Immingham Docks | 764,025 |
| Thamesport | 753,455 |
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 | 1,526,046 | 1,764,674 | +238,628 |
| Southampton | 1,022,176 | 950,968 | -71,208 |
| Felixstowe | 822,368 | 492,726 | -329,642 |
| Immingham Docks | 99,437 | 664,588 | +565,151 |
| Thamesport | 316,846 | 436,609 | +119,763 |
| Killingholme | 636,269 | 6,040 | -630,229 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 320,638 | 210,418 | -110,220 |
| Eurotunnel | 327,670 | 154,010 | -173,660 |
| London Gateway Port | 99,434 | 374,676 | +275,242 |
| 000 | 74,590 | 143,465 | +68,875 |
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 | 53 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 18 |
| Manufacture of fabricated metal products, except machinery and equipment | 11 |
| 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 |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 24 |
| 2025-11 | 19 |
| 2025-10 | 19 |
| 2025-09 | 19 |
| 2025-08 | 20 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| ARGOS LIMITED | 111 |
| AXMINSTER TOOL CENTRE LTD | 106 |
| CLARKE INTERNATIONAL LIMITED | 81 |
| RECORD POWER LIMITED | 70 |
| S.I.P.(INDUSTRIAL PRODUCTS)LIMITED | 56 |
| BONA LIMITED | 46 |
| FELDER UK LIMITED | 45 |
| SWEENEY TODD BLADES LIMITED | 44 |
| DRAPER TOOLS LIMITED | 40 |
| K.H.R. COMPANY LIMITED | 39 |
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 | 26 |
| 15m-54m | 15 |
| 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 | 1,145,114 |
| Australia | 920,641 |
| Netherlands | 432,159 |
| Ireland | 351,404 |
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 | 485,638 | 659,476 | +173,838 |
| Australia | 354,284 | 566,357 | +212,073 |
| Netherlands | 169,367 | 262,792 | +93,425 |
| Ireland | 200,641 | 150,763 | -49,878 |
| Sweden | 71,366 | 167,676 | +96,310 |
| Germany | 109,275 | 116,731 | +7,456 |
| France | 43,501 | 173,899 | +130,398 |
| Poland | 156,333 | 17,677 | -138,656 |
| South Africa | 52,517 | 52,820 | +303 |
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 | 4,422 |
| 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 | 2,184 | 2,238 | +54 |
| Germany | 131 | 0 | -131 |
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) | 3,112,541 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 1,764,026 |
| Air transport | 774,614 |
| Road transport | 36,580 |
| Other | 5,879 |
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) | 934,026 | 2,178,515 | +1,244,489 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 769,781 | 994,245 | +224,464 |
| Air transport | 317,161 | 457,453 | +140,292 |
| Road transport | 36,580 | 0 | -36,580 |
| Other | 3,641 | 2,238 | -1,403 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| London Gateway Port | 2,084,266 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 770,804 |
| Southampton | 687,066 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 641,339 |
| Immingham Docks | 490,850 |
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 | 289,159 | 1,795,107 | +1,505,948 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 324,151 | 446,653 | +122,502 |
| Southampton | 363,365 | 323,701 | -39,664 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 238,527 | 402,812 | +164,285 |
| Immingham Docks | 255,175 | 235,675 | -19,500 |
| Holyhead | 129,218 | 109,242 | -19,976 |
| Felixstowe | 50,365 | 132,628 | +82,263 |
| Liverpool Docks | 95,349 | 37,370 | -57,979 |
| Dover | 87,685 | 38,534 | -49,151 |
| ZLC | 43,060 | 22,721 | -20,339 |
Quick facts
HS code: 846593
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Machines used to smooth or finish wood surfaces