Import/export HS code 846721: Drills of all kinds
Handheld or powered drills for making holes
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.
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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 | 216,016,166 |
| Romania | 36,319,416 |
| Germany | 15,080,896 |
| Czechia | 12,362,008 |
| Belgium | 9,666,468 |
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 | 99,408,860 | 116,607,306 | +17,198,446 |
| Romania | 17,112,554 | 19,206,862 | +2,094,308 |
| Germany | 7,649,573 | 7,431,323 | -218,250 |
| Czechia | 5,818,830 | 6,543,178 | +724,348 |
| Belgium | 7,833,959 | 1,832,509 | -6,001,450 |
| Austria | 4,534,068 | 3,985,441 | -548,627 |
| Japan | 1,725,706 | 1,827,038 | +101,332 |
| Hungary | 1,532,261 | 1,252,984 | -279,277 |
| United States | 1,204,655 | 1,417,332 | +212,677 |
| Italy | 1,390,586 | 458,495 | -932,091 |
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 | 229,441,533 |
| Romania | 37,553,678 |
| Czechia | 22,515,172 |
| Germany | 8,759,757 |
| Austria | 5,270,382 |
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 | 106,640,789 | 122,800,744 | +16,159,955 |
| Romania | 18,358,565 | 19,195,113 | +836,548 |
| Czechia | 13,363,499 | 9,151,673 | -4,211,826 |
| Germany | 4,722,642 | 4,037,115 | -685,527 |
| Austria | 3,352,157 | 1,918,225 | -1,433,932 |
| Japan | 1,587,240 | 1,920,499 | +333,259 |
| Hungary | 771,955 | 2,202,557 | +1,430,602 |
| Mexico | 629,353 | 1,110,854 | +481,501 |
| Poland | 441,647 | 501,862 | +60,215 |
| United States | 579,691 | 360,037 | -219,654 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Inner London - West | 21 |
| West Midlands | 20 |
| Greater Manchester | 18 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 18 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 15 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Inner London - West | 14 | 13 | -1 |
| West Midlands | 12 | 15 | +3 |
| Greater Manchester | 12 | 12 | +0 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 13 | 16 | +3 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 11 | 9 | -2 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 7 | 9 | +2 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 10 | 6 | -4 |
| Essex | 10 | 9 | -1 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 7 | 8 | +1 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 6 | 8 | +2 |
Import volume by transport
What this shows: Import value by transport mode used to bring goods into the UK.
Top 5 values
| Transport | £ |
|---|---|
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 239,076,678 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 59,738,401 |
| Air transport | 17,441,718 |
| Other | 1,711,313 |
| Road transport | 107,612 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 110,600,576 | 128,476,102 | +17,875,526 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 31,701,379 | 28,037,022 | -3,664,357 |
| Air transport | 8,663,359 | 8,778,359 | +115,000 |
| Other | 1,397,443 | 313,870 | -1,083,573 |
| Road transport | 61,642 | 45,970 | -15,672 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Felixstowe | 125,863,199 |
| Southampton | 48,640,733 |
| London Gateway Port | 38,440,818 |
| London | 27,787,209 |
| Dover | 17,539,046 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Felixstowe | 73,179,034 | 52,684,165 | -20,494,869 |
| Southampton | 20,383,415 | 28,257,318 | +7,873,903 |
| London Gateway Port | 3,717,108 | 34,723,710 | +31,006,602 |
| London | 12,361,971 | 15,425,238 | +3,063,267 |
| Dover | 10,770,581 | 6,768,465 | -4,002,116 |
| Immingham Docks | 3,279,403 | 8,721,662 | +5,442,259 |
| Manchester Airport | 4,586,713 | 3,900,931 | -685,782 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 5,484,074 | 2,718,822 | -2,765,252 |
| Hull | 5,663,231 | 1,523,485 | -4,139,746 |
| Birmingham Airport | 1,813,305 | 1,453,890 | -359,415 |
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 | 102 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 55 |
| Manufacture of fabricated metal products, except machinery and equipment | 21 |
| Manufacture of machinery and equipment n.e.c. | 19 |
| Specialised construction activities | 17 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 55 |
| 2025-11 | 67 |
| 2025-10 | 63 |
| 2025-09 | 55 |
| 2025-08 | 58 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| DRAPER TOOLS LIMITED | 120 |
| ARGOS LIMITED | 120 |
| SNAP-ON U.K. HOLDINGS LIMITED | 115 |
| EINHELL UK LTD | 112 |
| MAKITA MANUFACTURING EUROPE LIMITED | 110 |
| EVOLUTION POWER TOOLS LTD | 81 |
| POSITEC (UK AND IRELAND) LIMITED | 75 |
| MAKITA (UK) LIMITED | 73 |
| TRAVIS PERKINS PLC | 69 |
| KINGFISHER PLC | 61 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 54m+ | 123 |
| 1m-15m | 107 |
| 0-1m | 44 |
| Other | 29 |
| 15m-54m | 26 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Germany | 32,102,788 |
| Ireland | 20,025,345 |
| Netherlands | 18,484,731 |
| Austria | 11,346,117 |
| Poland | 7,912,915 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Germany | 19,317,691 | 12,785,097 | -6,532,594 |
| Ireland | 10,262,598 | 9,762,747 | -499,851 |
| Netherlands | 10,025,046 | 8,459,685 | -1,565,361 |
| Austria | 5,581,217 | 5,764,900 | +183,683 |
| Poland | 3,456,820 | 4,456,095 | +999,275 |
| Belgium | 3,407,537 | 4,057,944 | +650,407 |
| Spain | 3,470,300 | 3,943,344 | +473,044 |
| Italy | 2,516,210 | 2,779,355 | +263,145 |
| Kazakhstan | 3,164,618 | 1,129,446 | -2,035,172 |
| Finland | 2,004,389 | 2,014,449 | +10,060 |
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 | 2,036,839 |
| Czechia | 64,432 |
| Germany | 61,287 |
| XI | 46,249 |
| Ireland | 23,231 |
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 | 1,323,422 | 713,417 | -610,005 |
| Czechia | 37,211 | 27,221 | -9,990 |
| Germany | 8,206 | 53,081 | +44,875 |
| XI | 26,724 | 19,525 | -7,199 |
| Ireland | 20,682 | 2,549 | -18,133 |
| Viet Nam | 6,772 | 14,358 | +7,586 |
| United States | 6,267 | 1,227 | -5,040 |
| Romania | 4,595 | 1,609 | -2,986 |
| Japan | 2,275 | 2,952 | +677 |
| Switzerland | 4,349 | 716 | -3,633 |
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) | 132,415,293 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 14,780,358 |
| Other | 2,347,476 |
| Air transport | 1,905,024 |
| Road transport | 20,242 |
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) | 71,604,301 | 60,810,992 | -10,793,309 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 8,020,356 | 6,760,002 | -1,260,354 |
| Other | 1,498,101 | 849,375 | -648,726 |
| Air transport | 1,037,694 | 867,330 | -170,364 |
| Road transport | 20,242 | 0 | -20,242 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 102,689,070 |
| Holyhead | 12,090,346 |
| Middlesbrough | 7,664,886 |
| London | 5,752,723 |
| Liverpool Docks | 5,676,080 |
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 | 57,881,897 | 44,807,173 | -13,074,724 |
| Holyhead | 5,665,186 | 6,425,160 | +759,974 |
| Middlesbrough | 4,545,516 | 3,119,370 | -1,426,146 |
| London | 1,241,821 | 4,510,902 | +3,269,081 |
| Liverpool Docks | 2,544,443 | 3,131,637 | +587,194 |
| Dover | 3,057,480 | 462,495 | -2,594,985 |
| Immingham Docks | 1,763,148 | 1,505,309 | -257,839 |
| London Gateway Port | 1,401,502 | 963,429 | -438,073 |
| 000 | 1,498,101 | 849,375 | -648,726 |
| Felixstowe | 432,625 | 896,199 | +463,574 |
Related HS codes
What this shows: Sibling or child HS codes in the same classification branch.
Quick facts
HS code: 846721
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Handheld or powered drills for making holes