Import/export HS code 846596: Splitting, slicing, or paring machines for wood
Machines used to split, slice, or pare wood into smaller pieces
Why this is important if you are looking for potential customers in the UK:
- It helps you understand the market size for your product in the UK.
- It provides you with a list of potential leads who have bought similar products.
* 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 | 6,132,932 |
| Austria | 2,133,196 |
| China | 1,994,588 |
| Italy | 1,408,670 |
| Slovenia | 1,065,223 |
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 | 2,966,460 | 3,166,472 | +200,012 |
| Austria | 1,239,234 | 893,962 | -345,272 |
| China | 831,274 | 1,163,314 | +332,040 |
| Italy | 498,043 | 910,627 | +412,584 |
| Slovenia | 821,607 | 243,616 | -577,991 |
| France | 367,241 | 151,648 | -215,593 |
| Sweden | 18,336 | 374,225 | +355,889 |
| Netherlands | 285,073 | 77,050 | -208,023 |
| Finland | 306,088 | 30,102 | -275,986 |
| 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 | 5,880,768 |
| Austria | 2,277,462 |
| China | 2,182,409 |
| Italy | 1,389,617 |
| Slovenia | 1,065,223 |
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 | 3,150,143 | 2,730,625 | -419,518 |
| Austria | 1,294,864 | 982,598 | -312,266 |
| China | 943,045 | 1,239,364 | +296,319 |
| Italy | 568,719 | 820,898 | +252,179 |
| Slovenia | 821,607 | 243,616 | -577,991 |
| Finland | 302,200 | 22,570 | -279,630 |
| Sweden | 0 | 316,289 | +316,289 |
| Canada | 261,198 | 12,849 | -248,349 |
| France | 145,135 | 89,127 | -56,008 |
| Taiwan | 137,195 | 47,956 | -89,239 |
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 |
| Northern Ireland | 5 |
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 | 3 | -2 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 5 | 3 | -2 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 4 | 3 | -1 |
| Northern Ireland | 1 | 4 | +3 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 4 | 1 | -3 |
| Devon | 3 | 3 | +0 |
| Greater Manchester | 2 | 3 | +1 |
| Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Suffolk | 3 | 3 | +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) | 11,780,905 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 2,527,923 |
| Other | 627,214 |
| Air transport | 422,889 |
| 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) | 6,475,706 | 5,305,199 | -1,170,507 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,323,149 | 1,204,774 | -118,375 |
| Other | 25,583 | 601,631 | +576,048 |
| Air transport | 255,068 | 167,821 | -87,247 |
| 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 | 6,366,316 |
| Eurotunnel | 2,082,567 |
| Immingham Docks | 1,116,102 |
| Southampton | 1,114,188 |
| Felixstowe | 1,013,697 |
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 | 3,361,626 | 3,004,690 | -356,936 |
| Eurotunnel | 1,475,369 | 607,198 | -868,171 |
| Immingham Docks | 444,761 | 671,341 | +226,580 |
| Southampton | 662,621 | 451,567 | -211,054 |
| Felixstowe | 670,690 | 343,007 | -327,683 |
| 000 | 25,583 | 601,631 | +576,048 |
| Killingholme | 260,482 | 214,298 | -46,184 |
| London Gateway Port | 77,192 | 389,763 | +312,571 |
| Tyne | 0 | 316,289 | +316,289 |
| London | 234,581 | 72,310 | -162,271 |
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 | 29 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 22 |
| 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 |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 19 |
| 2025-11 | 17 |
| 2025-10 | 16 |
| 2025-09 | 21 |
| 2025-08 | 12 |
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 | 51 |
| 0-1m | 23 |
| 15m-54m | 11 |
| 54m+ | 11 |
| Other | 4 |
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 | 291,783 |
| United States | 220,600 |
| New Zealand | 180,200 |
| Netherlands | 166,027 |
| 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 | 254,319 | 37,464 | -216,855 |
| United States | 217,000 | 3,600 | -213,400 |
| New Zealand | 0 | 180,200 | +180,200 |
| Netherlands | 155,918 | 10,109 | -145,809 |
| Lithuania | 52,898 | 92,060 | +39,162 |
| Canada | 45,429 | 75,281 | +29,852 |
| Estonia | 68,500 | 0 | -68,500 |
| Italy | 20,668 | 46,340 | +25,672 |
| Austria | 29,819 | 34,154 | +4,335 |
| South Africa | 43,203 | 17,745 | -25,458 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| 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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 662,242 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 616,292 |
| Air transport | 343,345 |
| 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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 426,309 | 235,933 | -190,376 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 337,987 | 278,305 | -59,682 |
| Air transport | 277,714 | 65,631 | -212,083 |
| Other | 8,593 | 0 | -8,593 |
| 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 | 507,061 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 263,498 |
| London Gateway Port | 241,148 |
| Liverpool Docks | 198,416 |
| Felixstowe | 96,162 |
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 | 307,760 | 199,301 | -108,459 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 240,654 | 22,844 | -217,810 |
| London Gateway Port | 43,203 | 197,945 | +154,742 |
| Liverpool Docks | 198,416 | 0 | -198,416 |
| Felixstowe | 49,516 | 46,646 | -2,870 |
| Southampton | 39,333 | 32,644 | -6,689 |
| Harwich | 68,500 | 0 | -68,500 |
| Holyhead | 40,430 | 23,928 | -16,502 |
| East Midlands Airport | 26,482 | 36,787 | +10,305 |
| Immingham Docks | 13,025 | 5,689 | -7,336 |
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