Import/export HS code 846019: Various grinding machines
Non-computer-controlled machines for grinding metal or cermets
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- 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Germany | 1,339,669 |
| Taiwan | 901,198 |
| Italy | 669,316 |
| China | 337,331 |
| Netherlands | 337,070 |
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 | 364,045 | 975,624 | +611,579 |
| Taiwan | 614,140 | 287,058 | -327,082 |
| Italy | 381,202 | 288,114 | -93,088 |
| China | 149,810 | 187,521 | +37,711 |
| Netherlands | 214,535 | 122,535 | -92,000 |
| Thailand | 204,260 | 0 | -204,260 |
| France | 71,012 | 48,279 | -22,733 |
| United States | 31,771 | 76,084 | +44,313 |
| Poland | 0 | 102,641 | +102,641 |
| South Korea | 0 | 55,022 | +55,022 |
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 | 1,236,651 |
| Taiwan | 903,545 |
| Italy | 769,342 |
| China | 416,466 |
| Thailand | 388,438 |
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 | 289,702 | 946,949 | +657,247 |
| Taiwan | 590,940 | 312,605 | -278,335 |
| Italy | 452,884 | 316,458 | -136,426 |
| China | 200,868 | 215,598 | +14,730 |
| Thailand | 317,003 | 71,435 | -245,568 |
| United States | 143,934 | 55,377 | -88,557 |
| Poland | 0 | 138,638 | +138,638 |
| United Kingdom | 27,173 | 36,717 | +9,544 |
| South Korea | 0 | 55,022 | +55,022 |
| India | 53,518 | 0 | -53,518 |
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 | 4 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 4 |
| Cambridgeshire and Peterborough | 3 |
| Devon | 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 | 3 | +0 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 3 | 3 | +0 |
| Cambridgeshire and Peterborough | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Devon | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Greater Manchester | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Outer London - East and North East | 3 | 2 | -1 |
| West Midlands | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| West of England | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| West Yorkshire | 1 | 2 | +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) | 2,207,768 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,755,602 |
| Air transport | 371,096 |
| Road transport | 17,026 |
| Other | 3,021 |
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) | 829,786 | 1,377,982 | +548,196 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,091,690 | 663,912 | -427,778 |
| Air transport | 198,058 | 173,038 | -25,020 |
| Road transport | 17,026 | 0 | -17,026 |
| Other | 0 | 3,021 | +3,021 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover | 1,392,223 |
| Felixstowe | 1,146,919 |
| Southampton | 406,493 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 322,341 |
| Hull | 183,083 |
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 | 463,097 | 929,126 | +466,029 |
| Felixstowe | 620,805 | 526,114 | -94,691 |
| Southampton | 349,395 | 57,098 | -292,297 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 159,912 | 162,429 | +2,517 |
| Hull | 75,910 | 107,173 | +31,263 |
| Birmingham Airport | 120,848 | 59,093 | -61,755 |
| Grangemouth Docks | 98,563 | 0 | -98,563 |
| Purfleet | 70,991 | 0 | -70,991 |
| Thamesport | 34,540 | 32,194 | -2,346 |
| Liverpool Docks | 15,795 | 40,833 | +25,038 |
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 | 23 |
| Manufacture of machinery and equipment n.e.c. | 12 |
| Repair and installation of machinery and equipment | 8 |
| Manufacture of fabricated metal products, except machinery and equipment | 4 |
| Other manufacturing | 4 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 3 |
| 2025-11 | 9 |
| 2025-10 | 10 |
| 2025-09 | 4 |
| 2025-08 | 4 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 34 |
| 54m+ | 12 |
| 0-1m | 7 |
| 15m-54m | 5 |
| 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 | 1,027,115 |
| Israel | 800,000 |
| India | 670,370 |
| Germany | 235,150 |
| Sweden | 205,653 |
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 | 333,590 | 693,525 | +359,935 |
| Israel | 0 | 800,000 | +800,000 |
| India | 260,465 | 409,905 | +149,440 |
| Germany | 2,138 | 233,012 | +230,874 |
| Sweden | 1,008 | 204,645 | +203,637 |
| United Arab Emirates | 50,000 | 25,108 | -24,892 |
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 0 | 60,500 | +60,500 |
| Malaysia | 39,573 | 16,000 | -23,573 |
| Ghana | 0 | 54,811 | +54,811 |
| United States | 30,072 | 21,828 | -8,244 |
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 | 2,072,913 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 840,337 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 536,359 |
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 | 465,489 | 1,607,424 | +1,141,935 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 339,456 | 500,881 | +161,425 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 79,495 | 456,864 | +377,369 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Glasgow Airport | 801,226 |
| Prestwick Airport | 578,892 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 465,648 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 399,050 |
| Felixstowe | 396,709 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Glasgow Airport | 0 | 801,226 | +801,226 |
| Prestwick Airport | 0 | 578,892 | +578,892 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 21,274 | 444,374 | +423,100 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 383,050 | 16,000 | -367,050 |
| Felixstowe | 218,389 | 178,320 | -40,069 |
| London Gateway Port | 50,800 | 273,211 | +222,411 |
| ZLC | 5,501 | 184,972 | +179,471 |
| Southampton | 54,510 | 42,350 | -12,160 |
| London Stansted Airport | 32,678 | 21,828 | -10,850 |
| Harwich | 34,698 | 0 | -34,698 |
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