Import/export HS code 847529: Various glass-working machines
Other machines used for working with glass, not specified elsewhere
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Japan | 34,320,788 |
| Sweden | 10,040,149 |
| Finland | 6,330,738 |
| Italy | 4,788,572 |
| China | 4,114,247 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Japan | 17,539,505 | 16,781,283 | -758,222 |
| Sweden | 261,641 | 9,778,508 | +9,516,867 |
| Finland | 1,572,327 | 4,758,411 | +3,186,084 |
| Italy | 583,339 | 4,205,233 | +3,621,894 |
| China | 3,140,173 | 974,074 | -2,166,099 |
| Australia | 0 | 1,133,706 | +1,133,706 |
| Spain | 100,008 | 894,079 | +794,071 |
| Germany | 602,697 | 188,099 | -414,598 |
| United States | 326,000 | 98,254 | -227,746 |
| Taiwan | 417,383 | 0 | -417,383 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Japan | 35,810,518 |
| Sweden | 9,899,425 |
| Finland | 6,320,902 |
| Italy | 4,682,143 |
| China | 4,131,926 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Japan | 17,766,672 | 18,043,846 | +277,174 |
| Sweden | 245,209 | 9,654,216 | +9,409,007 |
| Finland | 1,568,449 | 4,752,453 | +3,184,004 |
| Italy | 568,830 | 4,113,313 | +3,544,483 |
| China | 3,151,634 | 980,292 | -2,171,342 |
| Spain | 93,342 | 888,268 | +794,926 |
| Germany | 607,846 | 167,271 | -440,575 |
| United States | 488,619 | 231,423 | -257,196 |
| Taiwan | 417,383 | 0 | -417,383 |
| Malaysia | 318,254 | 2,536 | -315,718 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| West Yorkshire | 6 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 3 |
| Cambridgeshire and Peterborough | 3 |
| Merseyside | 3 |
| Essex | 2 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Yorkshire | 4 | 6 | +2 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 2 | 3 | +1 |
| Cambridgeshire and Peterborough | 3 | 1 | -2 |
| Merseyside | 3 | 1 | -2 |
| Essex | 2 | 0 | -2 |
| Lancashire | 2 | 0 | -2 |
| Northern Ireland | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| Outer London - South | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 0 | 2 | +2 |
| West Midlands | 0 | 2 | +2 |
Import volume by transport
What this shows: Import value by transport mode used to bring goods into the UK.
Top 5 values
| Transport | £ |
|---|---|
| Air transport | 33,971,007 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 22,664,173 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 5,342,467 |
| Other | 2,574,192 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air transport | 17,142,570 | 16,828,437 | -314,133 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 2,947,666 | 19,716,507 | +16,768,841 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 4,306,941 | 1,035,526 | -3,271,415 |
| Other | 1,077,311 | 1,496,881 | +419,570 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Manchester Airport | 31,680,808 |
| Immingham Docks | 19,077,810 |
| 000 | 2,574,192 |
| Dover | 1,595,249 |
| Liverpool Docks | 1,405,568 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manchester Airport | 16,463,403 | 15,217,405 | -1,245,998 |
| Immingham Docks | 1,939,443 | 17,138,367 | +15,198,924 |
| 000 | 1,077,311 | 1,496,881 | +419,570 |
| Dover | 751,632 | 843,617 | +91,985 |
| Liverpool Docks | 1,405,568 | 0 | -1,405,568 |
| London | 133,483 | 1,236,207 | +1,102,724 |
| Felixstowe | 689,704 | 569,247 | -120,457 |
| 499 | 0 | 1,202,976 | +1,202,976 |
| Belfast Port | 1,060,850 | 0 | -1,060,850 |
| London Gateway Port | 346,697 | 466,295 | +119,598 |
Importer companies by SIC division
What this shows: Industry breakdown (SIC divisions) of importing companies.
Top 5 values
| SIC | Companies |
|---|---|
| Manufacture of other non-metallic mineral products | 15 |
| Activities of head offices; management consultancy activities | 5 |
| Manufacture of machinery and equipment n.e.c. | 4 |
| Other manufacturing | 4 |
| Scientific research and development | 3 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 5 |
| 2025-11 | 8 |
| 2025-10 | 7 |
| 2025-09 | 6 |
| 2025-08 | 4 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| SUMITOMO ELECTRIC EUROPE LIMITED | 106 |
| WORLD PRECISION INSTRUMENTS LIMITED | 71 |
| NGF EUROPE LIMITED | 37 |
| ARDAGH GLASS LIMITED | 34 |
| UNILAM MACHINERY LIMITED | 33 |
| ENCIRC LIMITED | 12 |
| VERALLIA UK LIMITED | 11 |
| O-I GLASS LIMITED | 11 |
| LINTON & CO. (ENGINEERING) LIMITED | 9 |
| THORLABS LIMITED | 9 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 54m+ | 18 |
| 1m-15m | 12 |
| 0-1m | 4 |
| 15m-54m | 4 |
| 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Japan | 30,727,847 |
| United States | 4,255,972 |
| Turkey | 4,146,384 |
| Italy | 2,330,991 |
| France | 1,879,800 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Japan | 13,881,569 | 16,846,278 | +2,964,709 |
| United States | 1,876,896 | 2,379,076 | +502,180 |
| Turkey | 2,279,515 | 1,866,869 | -412,646 |
| Italy | 1,806,567 | 524,424 | -1,282,143 |
| France | 1,367,621 | 512,179 | -855,442 |
| Germany | 1,033,034 | 725,403 | -307,631 |
| Portugal | 1,203,011 | 458,291 | -744,720 |
| Spain | 823,600 | 584,092 | -239,508 |
| India | 848,266 | 69,603 | -778,663 |
| Bulgaria | 584,081 | 267,450 | -316,631 |
Export volume by transport
What this shows: Export value by transport mode used to ship goods from the UK.
Top 5 values
| Transport | £ |
|---|---|
| Air transport | 34,434,046 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 16,545,119 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 8,997,528 |
| Road transport | 24,833 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air transport | 15,651,274 | 18,782,772 | +3,131,498 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 10,604,202 | 5,940,917 | -4,663,285 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 4,637,033 | 4,360,495 | -276,538 |
| Road transport | 20,284 | 4,549 | -15,735 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| London Heathrow Airport | 21,479,888 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 15,299,229 |
| Manchester Airport | 10,748,091 |
| London Gateway Port | 5,319,256 |
| Southampton | 2,638,106 |
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 Heathrow Airport | 9,625,103 | 11,854,785 | +2,229,682 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 9,942,570 | 5,356,659 | -4,585,911 |
| Manchester Airport | 5,161,908 | 5,586,183 | +424,275 |
| London Gateway Port | 3,417,599 | 1,901,657 | -1,515,942 |
| Southampton | 314,916 | 2,323,190 | +2,008,274 |
| East Midlands Airport | 731,537 | 1,071,172 | +339,635 |
| Felixstowe | 656,681 | 83,944 | -572,737 |
| Dover | 515,442 | 121,332 | -394,110 |
| Liverpool Docks | 188,129 | 95,654 | -92,475 |
| ZLC | 58,224 | 158,806 | +100,582 |
Quick facts
HS code: 847529
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Other machines used for working with glass, not specified elsewhere