Import/export HS code 847590: Parts for glass-working machines
Spare parts for machines used in glass assembly or manufacturing
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Belgium | 11,241,442 |
| Germany | 9,639,654 |
| United States | 5,525,975 |
| Finland | 4,882,466 |
| France | 4,425,953 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Belgium | 6,595,312 | 4,646,130 | -1,949,182 |
| Germany | 4,963,522 | 4,676,132 | -287,390 |
| United States | 3,363,151 | 2,162,824 | -1,200,327 |
| Finland | 3,982,279 | 900,187 | -3,082,092 |
| France | 2,622,706 | 1,803,247 | -819,459 |
| Sweden | 1,777,869 | 2,170,738 | +392,869 |
| Luxembourg | 1,672,193 | 1,380,153 | -292,040 |
| Italy | 994,695 | 1,155,889 | +161,194 |
| Poland | 1,650,164 | 52,901 | -1,597,263 |
| Spain | 367,993 | 684,303 | +316,310 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Belgium | 15,255,958 |
| United States | 6,349,757 |
| Germany | 6,191,054 |
| Finland | 4,685,197 |
| Sweden | 4,254,556 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Belgium | 8,019,588 | 7,236,370 | -783,218 |
| United States | 3,804,955 | 2,544,802 | -1,260,153 |
| Germany | 3,930,211 | 2,260,843 | -1,669,368 |
| Finland | 3,841,522 | 843,675 | -2,997,847 |
| Sweden | 2,239,124 | 2,015,432 | -223,692 |
| France | 1,554,620 | 752,775 | -801,845 |
| Italy | 981,249 | 1,068,469 | +87,220 |
| Malaysia | 698,730 | 823,731 | +125,001 |
| Czechia | 712,724 | 216,268 | -496,456 |
| Poland | 780,773 | 77,065 | -703,708 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Merseyside | 11 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 8 |
| West Yorkshire | 8 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 7 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 6 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Merseyside | 8 | 9 | +1 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 5 | 5 | +0 |
| West Yorkshire | 7 | 6 | -1 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 5 | 4 | -1 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 4 | 5 | +1 |
| Cambridgeshire and Peterborough | 4 | 2 | -2 |
| Greater Manchester | 4 | 4 | +0 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 5 | 4 | -1 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 4 | 2 | -2 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 3 | 4 | +1 |
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) | 31,778,171 |
| Air transport | 14,482,030 |
| Other | 3,707,226 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,467,007 |
| Road transport | 13,330 |
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) | 19,364,083 | 12,414,088 | -6,949,995 |
| Air transport | 8,045,768 | 6,436,262 | -1,609,506 |
| Other | 1,718,099 | 1,989,127 | +271,028 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,040,421 | 426,586 | -613,835 |
| Road transport | 0 | 13,330 | +13,330 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover | 19,150,079 |
| Manchester Airport | 4,959,884 |
| 000 | 3,707,226 |
| Immingham Docks | 3,330,241 |
| Eurotunnel | 3,047,394 |
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 | 9,538,235 | 9,611,844 | +73,609 |
| Manchester Airport | 2,738,281 | 2,221,603 | -516,678 |
| 000 | 1,718,099 | 1,989,127 | +271,028 |
| Immingham Docks | 2,058,755 | 1,271,486 | -787,269 |
| Eurotunnel | 2,144,718 | 902,676 | -1,242,042 |
| East Midlands Airport | 1,595,672 | 1,355,282 | -240,390 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 1,641,170 | 1,117,028 | -524,142 |
| Birmingham Airport | 1,085,554 | 907,448 | -178,106 |
| London | 1,923,999 | 43,911 | -1,880,088 |
| Killingholme | 1,322,596 | 387,820 | -934,776 |
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 | 44 |
| Other manufacturing | 18 |
| Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 14 |
| Manufacture of fabricated metal products, except machinery and equipment | 10 |
| Manufacture of machinery and equipment n.e.c. | 8 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2025-11 | 27 |
| 2025-10 | 34 |
| 2025-09 | 20 |
| 2025-08 | 20 |
| 2025-07 | 30 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| SUMITOMO ELECTRIC EUROPE LIMITED | 97 |
| ARDAGH GLASS LIMITED | 90 |
| WORLD PRECISION INSTRUMENTS LIMITED | 80 |
| O-I GLASS LIMITED | 78 |
| ENCIRC LIMITED | 71 |
| UNILAM MACHINERY LIMITED | 71 |
| LATTIMER LIMITED | 62 |
| KNAUF INSULATION LIMITED | 57 |
| ETEX UK INSULATION LIMITED | 55 |
| SHEPPEE INTERNATIONAL LIMITED | 55 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 54m+ | 51 |
| 1m-15m | 46 |
| 15m-54m | 22 |
| Other | 10 |
| 0-1m | 8 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| United States | 13,794,209 |
| France | 5,076,343 |
| Germany | 4,759,712 |
| India | 4,354,432 |
| Sweden | 2,890,858 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | 7,422,917 | 6,371,292 | -1,051,625 |
| France | 3,217,686 | 1,858,657 | -1,359,029 |
| Germany | 2,472,541 | 2,287,171 | -185,370 |
| India | 2,000,634 | 2,353,798 | +353,164 |
| Sweden | 1,166,529 | 1,724,329 | +557,800 |
| Belgium | 826,182 | 1,827,029 | +1,000,847 |
| Indonesia | 509,970 | 1,950,788 | +1,440,818 |
| Spain | 1,526,378 | 633,874 | -892,504 |
| Italy | 1,352,060 | 799,101 | -552,959 |
| Luxembourg | 1,655,611 | 406,914 | -1,248,697 |
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 | 940 |
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 | 409 | 531 | +122 |
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 | 24,481,717 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 22,060,815 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 12,760,225 |
| Road transport | 268,567 |
| Other | 940 |
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 | 11,768,434 | 12,713,283 | +944,849 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 11,260,792 | 10,800,023 | -460,769 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 8,211,355 | 4,548,870 | -3,662,485 |
| Road transport | 235,945 | 32,622 | -203,323 |
| Other | 409 | 531 | +122 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 19,730,768 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 10,984,724 |
| East Midlands Airport | 6,393,798 |
| London Gateway Port | 5,555,093 |
| Manchester Airport | 4,807,078 |
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 | 10,170,841 | 9,559,927 | -610,914 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 4,377,119 | 6,607,605 | +2,230,486 |
| East Midlands Airport | 3,555,784 | 2,838,014 | -717,770 |
| London Gateway Port | 2,813,986 | 2,741,107 | -72,879 |
| Manchester Airport | 2,221,008 | 2,586,070 | +365,062 |
| Liverpool Docks | 2,139,289 | 389,293 | -1,749,996 |
| Southampton | 1,597,815 | 701,774 | -896,041 |
| Felixstowe | 1,442,921 | 624,301 | -818,620 |
| ZLC | 1,470,040 | 523,039 | -947,001 |
| Dover | 583,828 | 1,137,978 | +554,150 |
Related HS codes
What this shows: Sibling or child HS codes in the same classification branch.
Quick facts
HS code: 847590
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Spare parts for machines used in glass assembly or manufacturing