Import/export HS code 846599: Various machines for working wood
Other woodworking machines not covered by specific codes
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Italy | 27,078,061 |
| China | 8,888,013 |
| Spain | 4,649,070 |
| France | 4,276,278 |
| Germany | 2,789,461 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Italy | 15,959,993 | 11,118,068 | -4,841,925 |
| China | 4,109,107 | 4,778,906 | +669,799 |
| Spain | 1,443,180 | 3,205,890 | +1,762,710 |
| France | 782,631 | 3,493,647 | +2,711,016 |
| Germany | 2,150,993 | 638,468 | -1,512,525 |
| Austria | 945,397 | 1,402,469 | +457,072 |
| Taiwan | 758,107 | 759,446 | +1,339 |
| Sweden | 236,236 | 1,153,535 | +917,299 |
| Netherlands | 466,665 | 840,246 | +373,581 |
| Belgium | 434,446 | 694,127 | +259,681 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Italy | 26,842,393 |
| China | 9,319,457 |
| Spain | 7,366,110 |
| Austria | 2,427,048 |
| Germany | 2,167,798 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Italy | 15,800,598 | 11,041,795 | -4,758,803 |
| China | 4,207,019 | 5,112,438 | +905,419 |
| Spain | 1,353,647 | 6,012,463 | +4,658,816 |
| Austria | 1,036,909 | 1,390,139 | +353,230 |
| Germany | 1,742,354 | 425,444 | -1,316,910 |
| Taiwan | 957,635 | 861,995 | -95,640 |
| France | 657,597 | 920,787 | +263,190 |
| Sweden | 193,774 | 1,112,954 | +919,180 |
| Netherlands | 328,670 | 809,935 | +481,265 |
| Belgium | 428,880 | 640,549 | +211,669 |
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 | 25 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 19 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 16 |
| West Midlands | 15 |
| Greater Manchester | 14 |
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 | 21 | 13 | -8 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 15 | 11 | -4 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 7 | 12 | +5 |
| West Midlands | 10 | 11 | +1 |
| Greater Manchester | 10 | 8 | -2 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 8 | 5 | -3 |
| Essex | 8 | 6 | -2 |
| Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear | 6 | 6 | +0 |
| West Yorkshire | 9 | 3 | -6 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 5 | 5 | +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) | 45,015,368 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 11,825,834 |
| Air transport | 3,844,671 |
| Other | 509,903 |
| Road transport | 135,512 |
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) | 22,757,878 | 22,257,490 | -500,388 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 5,361,230 | 6,464,604 | +1,103,374 |
| Air transport | 1,912,691 | 1,931,980 | +19,289 |
| Other | 479,594 | 30,309 | -449,285 |
| Road transport | 25,459 | 110,053 | +84,594 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover | 29,700,922 |
| Felixstowe | 6,195,965 |
| Portsmouth | 4,884,420 |
| Eurotunnel | 4,023,841 |
| Immingham Docks | 3,129,660 |
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 | 15,654,928 | 14,045,994 | -1,608,934 |
| Felixstowe | 3,146,270 | 3,049,695 | -96,575 |
| Portsmouth | 1,272,586 | 3,611,834 | +2,339,248 |
| Eurotunnel | 1,805,822 | 2,218,019 | +412,197 |
| Immingham Docks | 1,604,365 | 1,525,295 | -79,070 |
| Southampton | 1,050,049 | 824,304 | -225,745 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 1,014,832 | 466,284 | -548,548 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 599,163 | 740,811 | +141,648 |
| Killingholme | 916,357 | 263,704 | -652,653 |
| London Gateway Port | 217,086 | 944,869 | +727,783 |
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 | 74 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 36 |
| Other manufacturing | 31 |
| Manufacture of machinery and equipment n.e.c. | 24 |
| Manufacture of furniture | 17 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2025-11 | 40 |
| 2025-10 | 37 |
| 2025-09 | 38 |
| 2025-08 | 34 |
| 2025-07 | 34 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| RECORD POWER LIMITED | 107 |
| RAPESCO OFFICE PRODUCTS PLC | 87 |
| W.H. LEARY LIMITED | 81 |
| AXMINSTER TOOL CENTRE LTD | 78 |
| B & M RETAIL LIMITED | 71 |
| CHARNWOOD MACHINERY LIMITED | 62 |
| DRAPER TOOLS LIMITED | 54 |
| SCM GROUP (UK) LIMITED | 47 |
| GRAVOTECH LIMITED | 46 |
| FELDER UK LIMITED | 46 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 110 |
| 54m+ | 66 |
| 0-1m | 60 |
| 15m-54m | 30 |
| Other | 17 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Italy | 4,993,364 |
| Ireland | 3,333,362 |
| United Republic of Tanzania | 1,541,986 |
| United States | 1,314,044 |
| Thailand | 779,398 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Italy | 4,694,629 | 298,735 | -4,395,894 |
| Ireland | 1,221,449 | 2,111,913 | +890,464 |
| United Republic of Tanzania | 0 | 1,541,986 | +1,541,986 |
| United States | 1,073,029 | 241,015 | -832,014 |
| Thailand | 110,229 | 669,169 | +558,940 |
| Netherlands | 259,562 | 315,921 | +56,359 |
| Germany | 120,971 | 214,992 | +94,021 |
| Canada | 80,497 | 252,081 | +171,584 |
| France | 41,752 | 240,123 | +198,371 |
| India | 214,475 | 0 | -214,475 |
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 | 14,145 |
| Ireland | 8,723 |
| Italy | 1,720 |
| XI | 180 |
| XU | 78 |
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 | 13,740 | 405 | -13,335 |
| Ireland | 7,556 | 1,167 | -6,389 |
| Italy | 1,720 | 0 | -1,720 |
| XI | 0 | 180 | +180 |
| XU | 39 | 39 | +0 |
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) | 9,763,867 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 4,305,793 |
| Air transport | 1,792,480 |
| Other | 24,846 |
| Road transport | 7,802 |
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) | 6,733,774 | 3,030,093 | -3,703,681 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,413,127 | 2,892,666 | +1,479,539 |
| Air transport | 1,003,327 | 789,153 | -214,174 |
| Other | 23,055 | 1,791 | -21,264 |
| Road transport | 3,500 | 4,302 | +802 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 5,843,218 |
| London Gateway Port | 2,052,084 |
| Liverpool Docks | 1,504,052 |
| Holyhead | 1,298,464 |
| Felixstowe | 657,109 |
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 | 4,936,913 | 906,305 | -4,030,608 |
| London Gateway Port | 129,998 | 1,922,086 | +1,792,088 |
| Liverpool Docks | 752,300 | 751,752 | -548 |
| Holyhead | 763,784 | 534,680 | -229,104 |
| Felixstowe | 148,352 | 508,757 | +360,405 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 331,271 | 189,054 | -142,217 |
| Southampton | 361,714 | 142,176 | -219,538 |
| East Midlands Airport | 166,850 | 269,232 | +102,382 |
| Heysham | 245,826 | 185,949 | -59,877 |
| Dover | 309,438 | 78,005 | -231,433 |
Quick facts
HS code: 846599
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Other woodworking machines not covered by specific codes