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 | 11,106,907 |
| Germany | 9,688,527 |
| United States | 5,321,598 |
| Finland | 4,857,651 |
| France | 4,556,824 |
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 | 7,122,752 | 3,984,155 | -3,138,597 |
| Germany | 5,027,864 | 4,660,663 | -367,201 |
| United States | 3,204,162 | 2,117,436 | -1,086,726 |
| Finland | 3,947,511 | 910,140 | -3,037,371 |
| France | 2,548,773 | 2,008,051 | -540,722 |
| Sweden | 1,776,636 | 2,112,124 | +335,488 |
| Luxembourg | 1,658,383 | 1,266,052 | -392,331 |
| Italy | 961,941 | 1,165,595 | +203,654 |
| Poland | 1,004,597 | 72,413 | -932,184 |
| Spain | 381,721 | 655,195 | +273,474 |
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 | 14,843,972 |
| United States | 6,550,820 |
| Germany | 6,200,617 |
| Finland | 4,712,514 |
| Sweden | 4,093,539 |
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 | 8,514,247 | 6,329,725 | -2,184,522 |
| United States | 3,594,007 | 2,956,813 | -637,194 |
| Germany | 4,138,347 | 2,062,270 | -2,076,077 |
| Finland | 3,819,271 | 893,243 | -2,926,028 |
| Sweden | 1,997,325 | 2,096,214 | +98,889 |
| France | 1,179,507 | 819,623 | -359,884 |
| Italy | 889,532 | 1,075,048 | +185,516 |
| Malaysia | 667,651 | 829,151 | +161,500 |
| Czechia | 715,139 | 242,805 | -472,334 |
| Spain | 276,325 | 515,066 | +238,741 |
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 | 10 | +2 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 5 | 5 | +0 |
| West Yorkshire | 7 | 6 | -1 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 6 | 3 | -3 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 4 | 5 | +1 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 5 | 3 | -2 |
| Greater Manchester | 3 | 3 | +0 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 4 | 2 | -2 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 2 | 4 | +2 |
| Cambridgeshire and Peterborough | 2 | 2 | +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) | 30,948,395 |
| Air transport | 14,469,741 |
| Other | 3,642,511 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,400,315 |
| Road transport | 17,863 |
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) | 18,999,995 | 11,948,400 | -7,051,595 |
| Air transport | 7,928,385 | 6,541,356 | -1,387,029 |
| Other | 1,715,453 | 1,927,058 | +211,605 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 971,066 | 429,249 | -541,817 |
| Road transport | 940 | 16,923 | +15,983 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover | 18,963,800 |
| Manchester Airport | 4,935,164 |
| 000 | 3,642,511 |
| Immingham Docks | 3,124,104 |
| East Midlands Airport | 2,979,776 |
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 | 9,863,800 | 9,100,000 | -763,800 |
| Manchester Airport | 2,600,633 | 2,334,531 | -266,102 |
| 000 | 1,715,453 | 1,927,058 | +211,605 |
| Immingham Docks | 1,848,761 | 1,275,343 | -573,418 |
| East Midlands Airport | 1,543,159 | 1,436,617 | -106,542 |
| Eurotunnel | 1,829,357 | 1,056,123 | -773,234 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 1,653,708 | 1,122,173 | -531,535 |
| London | 1,923,999 | 43,911 | -1,880,088 |
| Birmingham Airport | 1,118,998 | 827,998 | -291,000 |
| Killingholme | 1,143,366 | 229,838 | -913,528 |
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 | 45 |
| Other manufacturing | 18 |
| Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 11 |
| Manufacture of fabricated metal products, except machinery and equipment | 8 |
| 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 |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 26 |
| 2025-11 | 27 |
| 2025-10 | 34 |
| 2025-09 | 20 |
| 2025-08 | 20 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| SUMITOMO ELECTRIC EUROPE LIMITED | 98 |
| ARDAGH GLASS LIMITED | 91 |
| WORLD PRECISION INSTRUMENTS LIMITED | 80 |
| O-I GLASS LIMITED | 79 |
| ENCIRC LIMITED | 72 |
| UNILAM MACHINERY LIMITED | 71 |
| LATTIMER LIMITED | 63 |
| KNAUF INSULATION LIMITED | 58 |
| ETEX UK INSULATION LIMITED | 56 |
| SHEPPEE INTERNATIONAL LIMITED | 56 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 54m+ | 48 |
| 1m-15m | 45 |
| 15m-54m | 20 |
| Other | 9 |
| 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 | 14,025,991 |
| Germany | 4,699,206 |
| France | 4,649,517 |
| India | 4,334,057 |
| Sweden | 2,904,452 |
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 | 7,833,267 | 6,192,724 | -1,640,543 |
| Germany | 2,596,718 | 2,102,488 | -494,230 |
| France | 2,893,123 | 1,756,394 | -1,136,729 |
| India | 1,975,278 | 2,358,779 | +383,501 |
| Sweden | 1,140,645 | 1,763,807 | +623,162 |
| Belgium | 862,554 | 1,819,831 | +957,277 |
| Indonesia | 515,721 | 1,951,881 | +1,436,160 |
| Italy | 1,363,311 | 850,696 | -512,615 |
| Spain | 1,425,149 | 655,475 | -769,674 |
| Luxembourg | 1,555,730 | 337,577 | -1,218,153 |
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 | 2,065 |
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 | 0 | 2,065 | +2,065 |
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 | 24,720,948 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 21,515,522 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 12,603,723 |
| Road transport | 195,166 |
| Other | 2,065 |
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 | 11,907,520 | 12,813,428 | +905,908 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 10,970,600 | 10,544,922 | -425,678 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 8,615,371 | 3,988,352 | -4,627,019 |
| Road transport | 195,166 | 0 | -195,166 |
| Other | 0 | 2,065 | +2,065 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 19,316,071 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 11,226,731 |
| East Midlands Airport | 6,269,164 |
| London Gateway Port | 5,530,814 |
| Manchester Airport | 4,878,035 |
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 | 9,970,687 | 9,345,384 | -625,303 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 4,733,629 | 6,493,102 | +1,759,473 |
| East Midlands Airport | 3,322,943 | 2,946,221 | -376,722 |
| London Gateway Port | 2,883,366 | 2,647,448 | -235,918 |
| Manchester Airport | 2,205,548 | 2,672,487 | +466,939 |
| Liverpool Docks | 2,299,106 | 226,296 | -2,072,810 |
| Southampton | 1,517,371 | 649,995 | -867,376 |
| Felixstowe | 1,652,956 | 414,266 | -1,238,690 |
| ZLC | 1,476,442 | 474,422 | -1,002,020 |
| Dover | 550,131 | 1,096,102 | +545,971 |
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