Import/export HS code 846596: Splitting, slicing, or paring machines for wood
Machines used to split, slice, or pare wood into smaller pieces
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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 | 6,397,632 |
| Austria | 2,227,442 |
| China | 1,845,303 |
| Italy | 1,412,592 |
| Slovenia | 1,024,654 |
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 | 2,920,373 | 3,477,259 | +556,886 |
| Austria | 1,208,144 | 1,019,298 | -188,846 |
| China | 848,034 | 997,269 | +149,235 |
| Italy | 529,521 | 883,071 | +353,550 |
| Slovenia | 821,607 | 203,047 | -618,560 |
| France | 340,748 | 198,391 | -142,357 |
| Netherlands | 285,073 | 64,201 | -220,872 |
| Sweden | 18,336 | 328,667 | +310,331 |
| Finland | 306,088 | 27,759 | -278,329 |
| Canada | 254,243 | 0 | -254,243 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Germany | 6,094,704 |
| Austria | 2,371,708 |
| China | 2,036,648 |
| Italy | 1,393,539 |
| Slovenia | 1,024,654 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Germany | 3,142,610 | 2,952,094 | -190,516 |
| Austria | 1,218,195 | 1,153,513 | -64,682 |
| China | 964,759 | 1,071,889 | +107,130 |
| Italy | 600,197 | 793,342 | +193,145 |
| Slovenia | 821,607 | 203,047 | -618,560 |
| Finland | 302,200 | 22,570 | -279,630 |
| Sweden | 0 | 316,289 | +316,289 |
| Canada | 261,198 | 0 | -261,198 |
| France | 118,642 | 135,870 | +17,228 |
| Taiwan | 137,195 | 37,320 | -99,875 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 8 |
| Essex | 6 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 5 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 5 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 4 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 3 | 6 | +3 |
| Essex | 5 | 4 | -1 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 5 | 3 | -2 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 4 | 3 | -1 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 3 | 2 | -1 |
| Greater Manchester | 2 | 3 | +1 |
| Northern Ireland | 1 | 3 | +2 |
| Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 3 | 1 | -2 |
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) | 12,018,821 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 2,433,309 |
| Other | 627,982 |
| Air transport | 395,131 |
| Road transport | 17,551 |
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) | 6,392,510 | 5,626,311 | -766,199 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,352,137 | 1,081,172 | -270,965 |
| Other | 23,664 | 604,318 | +580,654 |
| Air transport | 254,792 | 140,339 | -114,453 |
| Road transport | 0 | 17,551 | +17,551 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover | 6,710,104 |
| Eurotunnel | 2,106,430 |
| Immingham Docks | 1,044,926 |
| Southampton | 1,037,809 |
| Felixstowe | 969,913 |
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 | 3,390,537 | 3,319,567 | -70,970 |
| Eurotunnel | 1,454,122 | 652,308 | -801,814 |
| Immingham Docks | 404,587 | 640,339 | +235,752 |
| Southampton | 672,247 | 365,562 | -306,685 |
| Felixstowe | 680,141 | 289,772 | -390,369 |
| 000 | 23,664 | 604,318 | +580,654 |
| Killingholme | 256,539 | 210,446 | -46,093 |
| London Gateway Port | 77,192 | 369,411 | +292,219 |
| Tyne | 0 | 316,289 | +316,289 |
| London | 235,559 | 71,095 | -164,464 |
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 | 30 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 20 |
| Manufacture of machinery and equipment n.e.c. | 11 |
| Repair and installation of machinery and equipment | 11 |
| Other manufacturing | 9 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2025-11 | 17 |
| 2025-10 | 16 |
| 2025-09 | 21 |
| 2025-08 | 12 |
| 2025-07 | 14 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 52 |
| 0-1m | 20 |
| 15m-54m | 11 |
| 54m+ | 11 |
| Other | 3 |
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 | 314,735 |
| New Zealand | 290,193 |
| United States | 220,600 |
| Netherlands | 163,961 |
| Lithuania | 144,958 |
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 | 288,348 | 26,387 | -261,961 |
| New Zealand | 109,993 | 180,200 | +70,207 |
| United States | 217,000 | 3,600 | -213,400 |
| Netherlands | 156,891 | 7,070 | -149,821 |
| Lithuania | 52,898 | 92,060 | +39,162 |
| Canada | 45,429 | 75,281 | +29,852 |
| Estonia | 68,500 | 0 | -68,500 |
| Austria | 29,819 | 34,154 | +4,335 |
| South Africa | 22,803 | 38,145 | +15,342 |
| Germany | 18,237 | 33,614 | +15,377 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| XU | 4,442 |
| XI | 2,876 |
| Ireland | 939 |
| Italy | 336 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| XU | 3,958 | 484 | -3,474 |
| XI | 2,876 | 0 | -2,876 |
| Ireland | 939 | 0 | -939 |
| Italy | 336 | 0 | -336 |
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) | 770,548 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 694,996 |
| Air transport | 322,419 |
| Other | 8,593 |
| Road transport | 1,067 |
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) | 471,843 | 298,705 | -173,138 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 471,008 | 223,988 | -247,020 |
| Air transport | 278,687 | 43,732 | -234,955 |
| Other | 8,109 | 484 | -7,625 |
| Road transport | 1,067 | 0 | -1,067 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 517,247 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 244,254 |
| London Gateway Port | 241,148 |
| Felixstowe | 206,155 |
| Liverpool Docks | 198,416 |
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 | 317,946 | 199,301 | -118,645 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 240,654 | 3,600 | -237,054 |
| London Gateway Port | 22,803 | 218,345 | +195,542 |
| Felixstowe | 159,509 | 46,646 | -112,863 |
| Liverpool Docks | 196,556 | 1,860 | -194,696 |
| Holyhead | 73,481 | 13,162 | -60,319 |
| Southampton | 39,333 | 32,644 | -6,689 |
| Harwich | 68,500 | 0 | -68,500 |
| East Midlands Airport | 27,455 | 34,132 | +6,677 |
| Immingham Docks | 57,288 | 2,650 | -54,638 |
Quick facts
HS code: 846596
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Machines used to split, slice, or pare wood into smaller pieces