Import/export HS code 846019: Various grinding machines
Non-computer-controlled machines for grinding metal or cermets
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Germany | 1,704,448 |
| Taiwan | 914,823 |
| Italy | 768,744 |
| China | 409,214 |
| Netherlands | 370,081 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Germany | 574,599 | 1,129,849 | +555,250 |
| Taiwan | 444,946 | 469,877 | +24,931 |
| Italy | 262,887 | 505,857 | +242,970 |
| China | 223,164 | 186,050 | -37,114 |
| Netherlands | 217,071 | 153,010 | -64,061 |
| United States | 56,199 | 217,476 | +161,277 |
| France | 69,098 | 204,528 | +135,430 |
| Poland | 8,923 | 127,444 | +118,521 |
| South Korea | 0 | 55,022 | +55,022 |
| Thailand | 53,998 | 0 | -53,998 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Germany | 1,446,258 |
| Taiwan | 917,170 |
| Italy | 891,669 |
| China | 498,424 |
| United States | 403,700 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Germany | 486,849 | 959,409 | +472,560 |
| Taiwan | 421,746 | 495,424 | +73,678 |
| Italy | 349,891 | 541,778 | +191,887 |
| China | 272,458 | 225,966 | -46,492 |
| United States | 145,053 | 258,647 | +113,594 |
| United Kingdom | 12,270 | 307,645 | +295,375 |
| Thailand | 166,741 | 71,435 | -95,306 |
| Poland | 23,309 | 149,055 | +125,746 |
| South Korea | 0 | 55,022 | +55,022 |
| Sweden | 24,754 | 5,189 | -19,565 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 5 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 4 |
| West of England | 4 |
| Cambridgeshire and Peterborough | 3 |
| Greater Manchester | 3 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 3 | 4 | +1 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 2 | 4 | +2 |
| West of England | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Cambridgeshire and Peterborough | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Greater Manchester | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 3 | 2 | -1 |
| Outer London - East and North East | 3 | 1 | -2 |
| West Midlands | 3 | 1 | -2 |
| West Yorkshire | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 2,731,341 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,783,537 |
| Air transport | 542,215 |
| Other | 9,474 |
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) | 978,686 | 1,752,655 | +773,969 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 812,185 | 971,352 | +159,167 |
| Air transport | 159,020 | 383,195 | +224,175 |
| Other | 0 | 9,474 | +9,474 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover | 1,640,732 |
| Felixstowe | 1,240,446 |
| Southampton | 421,697 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 322,341 |
| Eurotunnel | 298,971 |
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 | 587,104 | 1,053,628 | +466,524 |
| Felixstowe | 589,904 | 650,542 | +60,638 |
| Southampton | 217,533 | 204,164 | -13,369 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 159,912 | 162,429 | +2,517 |
| Eurotunnel | 19,264 | 279,707 | +260,443 |
| Glasgow Airport | 0 | 199,997 | +199,997 |
| Hull | 78,446 | 104,637 | +26,191 |
| Birmingham Airport | 57,764 | 99,987 | +42,223 |
| East Midlands Airport | 14,534 | 65,237 | +50,703 |
| Purfleet | 70,991 | 0 | -70,991 |
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
|
25 |
|
Manufacture of machinery and equipment n.e.c.
|
13 |
|
Repair and installation of machinery and equipment
|
8 |
|
Manufacture of fabricated metal products, except machinery and equipment
|
4 |
|
Manufacture of other transport equipment
|
4 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-05 | 9 |
| 2026-04 | 5 |
| 2026-03 | 7 |
| 2026-02 | 8 |
| 2026-01 | 3 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| EXCEL MACHINE TOOLS LIMITED | 58 |
| XYZ MACHINE TOOLS LIMITED | 37 |
| E.C.HOPKINS,LIMITED | 26 |
| CHESTER (UK) LIMITED | 25 |
| R.K.INTERNATIONAL MACHINE TOOLS LIMITED | 18 |
| STATIC ARC LIMITED | 12 |
| METAL POLISHING SUPPLIES UK LIMITED | 12 |
| FONDERA LIMITED | 11 |
| TOOL FRANCE SARL | 9 |
| TOOL FRANCE SAS | 9 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 38 |
| 54m+ | 10 |
| 15m-54m | 8 |
| 0-1m | 6 |
| 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| China | 1,016,797 |
| Israel | 800,000 |
| India | 645,348 |
| Germany | 488,889 |
| France | 396,265 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| China | 0 | 1,016,797 | +1,016,797 |
| Israel | 0 | 800,000 | +800,000 |
| India | 409,969 | 235,379 | -174,590 |
| Germany | 2,138 | 486,751 | +484,613 |
| France | 2,976 | 393,289 | +390,313 |
| Taiwan | 0 | 333,725 | +333,725 |
| United Arab Emirates | 50,808 | 272,660 | +221,852 |
| Singapore | 0 | 315,477 | +315,477 |
| Sweden | 0 | 204,645 | +204,645 |
| Spain | 0 | 165,371 | +165,371 |
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 | 3,028,233 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 1,512,334 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 822,670 |
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 | 93,036 | 2,935,197 | +2,842,161 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 62,757 | 1,449,577 | +1,386,820 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 492,028 | 330,642 | -161,386 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 1,368,187 |
| Glasgow Airport | 1,114,703 |
| Prestwick Airport | 730,792 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 495,450 |
| London Gateway Port | 387,860 |
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 | 2,559 | 1,365,628 | +1,363,069 |
| Glasgow Airport | 1,226 | 1,113,477 | +1,112,251 |
| Prestwick Airport | 0 | 730,792 | +730,792 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 33,700 | 461,750 | +428,050 |
| London Gateway Port | 102,859 | 285,001 | +182,142 |
| ZLC | 5,928 | 356,112 | +350,184 |
| Felixstowe | 317,052 | 2,373 | -314,679 |
| Manchester Airport | 0 | 258,360 | +258,360 |
| Southampton | 57,360 | 32,500 | -24,860 |
| Holyhead | 15,430 | 64,254 | +48,824 |
Quick facts
HS code: 846019
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Non-computer-controlled machines for grinding metal or cermets