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 | 1,543,800 |
| Taiwan | 1,005,270 |
| Italy | 799,800 |
| China | 414,384 |
| Netherlands | 343,070 |
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 | 557,385 | 986,415 | +429,030 |
| Taiwan | 675,207 | 330,063 | -345,144 |
| Italy | 376,612 | 423,188 | +46,576 |
| China | 206,569 | 207,815 | +1,246 |
| Netherlands | 217,071 | 125,999 | -91,072 |
| United States | 56,199 | 217,476 | +161,277 |
| France | 69,522 | 173,287 | +103,765 |
| Thailand | 152,561 | 0 | -152,561 |
| Poland | 8,923 | 93,718 | +84,795 |
| 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 | 1,400,742 |
| Taiwan | 1,007,617 |
| Italy | 899,826 |
| China | 491,127 |
| 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 | 472,040 | 928,702 | +456,662 |
| Taiwan | 652,007 | 355,610 | -296,397 |
| Italy | 448,294 | 451,532 | +3,238 |
| China | 262,660 | 228,467 | -34,193 |
| United States | 145,053 | 258,647 | +113,594 |
| Thailand | 265,304 | 71,435 | -193,869 |
| United Kingdom | 27,173 | 160,227 | +133,054 |
| Poland | 23,309 | 115,329 | +92,020 |
| 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 | 5 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 4 |
| Cambridgeshire and Peterborough | 3 |
| Greater Manchester | 3 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 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 | 2 | 5 | +3 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 3 | 3 | +0 |
| Cambridgeshire and Peterborough | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Greater Manchester | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 3 | 2 | -1 |
| Outer London - East and North East | 3 | 1 | -2 |
| West Midlands | 3 | 1 | -2 |
| West of England | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| 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) | 2,627,027 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 2,023,020 |
| Air transport | 433,096 |
| Road transport | 17,026 |
| 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) | 1,045,521 | 1,581,506 | +535,985 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,184,392 | 838,628 | -345,764 |
| Air transport | 166,516 | 266,580 | +100,064 |
| Road transport | 17,026 | 0 | -17,026 |
| 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 | 1,636,445 |
| Felixstowe | 1,307,342 |
| Southampton | 503,936 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 322,341 |
| Eurotunnel | 225,955 |
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 | 668,473 | 967,972 | +299,499 |
| Felixstowe | 778,799 | 528,543 | -250,256 |
| Southampton | 299,772 | 204,164 | -95,608 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 159,912 | 162,429 | +2,517 |
| Eurotunnel | 22,658 | 203,297 | +180,639 |
| Hull | 78,446 | 104,637 | +26,191 |
| Birmingham Airport | 50,096 | 99,403 | +49,307 |
| Glasgow Airport | 0 | 121,147 | +121,147 |
| Grangemouth Docks | 98,563 | 0 | -98,563 |
| 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 | 23 |
| Manufacture of machinery and equipment n.e.c. | 12 |
| Repair and installation of machinery and equipment | 9 |
| 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 |
|---|---|
| 2026-04 | 5 |
| 2026-03 | 7 |
| 2026-02 | 8 |
| 2026-01 | 3 |
| 2025-12 | 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 | 57 |
| XYZ MACHINE TOOLS LIMITED | 37 |
| E.C.HOPKINS,LIMITED | 26 |
| CHESTER (UK) LIMITED | 25 |
| R.K.INTERNATIONAL MACHINE TOOLS LIMITED | 17 |
| 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 | 35 |
| 54m+ | 11 |
| 15m-54m | 9 |
| 0-1m | 7 |
| 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 | 912,425 |
| Israel | 800,000 |
| India | 672,617 |
| 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 | 912,425 | +912,425 |
| Israel | 0 | 800,000 | +800,000 |
| India | 427,751 | 244,866 | -182,885 |
| Germany | 2,138 | 486,751 | +484,613 |
| France | 2,976 | 393,289 | +390,313 |
| Taiwan | 0 | 333,725 | +333,725 |
| United Arab Emirates | 41,108 | 282,360 | +241,252 |
| Singapore | 0 | 315,477 | +315,477 |
| Sweden | 0 | 204,645 | +204,645 |
| United States | 25,920 | 134,253 | +108,333 |
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 | 2,950,904 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 1,350,617 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 871,441 |
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 | 98,251 | 2,852,653 | +2,754,402 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 64,661 | 1,285,956 | +1,221,295 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 521,612 | 349,829 | -171,783 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 1,203,970 |
| Glasgow Airport | 1,114,703 |
| Prestwick Airport | 730,792 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 511,210 |
| London Gateway Port | 382,573 |
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 | 1,963 | 1,202,007 | +1,200,044 |
| Glasgow Airport | 1,226 | 1,113,477 | +1,112,251 |
| Prestwick Airport | 0 | 730,792 | +730,792 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 49,460 | 461,750 | +412,290 |
| London Gateway Port | 78,385 | 304,188 | +225,803 |
| Felixstowe | 360,110 | 2,373 | -357,737 |
| Manchester Airport | 4,563 | 258,360 | +253,797 |
| ZLC | 5,928 | 251,740 | +245,812 |
| Southampton | 67,360 | 32,500 | -34,860 |
| 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