Import/export HS code 846023: Numerically controlled cylindrical grinding machines
Computer-controlled machines for grinding cylindrical metal surfaces
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Switzerland | 7,353,673 |
| Germany | 3,596,007 |
| France | 1,487,411 |
| United States | 1,366,274 |
| Spain | 1,313,824 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Switzerland | 5,999,214 | 1,354,459 | -4,644,755 |
| Germany | 1,174,165 | 2,421,842 | +1,247,677 |
| France | 137,389 | 1,350,022 | +1,212,633 |
| United States | 510,110 | 856,164 | +346,054 |
| Spain | 1,313,824 | 0 | -1,313,824 |
| China | 56,330 | 156,803 | +100,473 |
| Taiwan | 0 | 201,357 | +201,357 |
| Latvia | 0 | 200,752 | +200,752 |
| Japan | 1,330 | 193,248 | +191,918 |
| Italy | 163,381 | 8,862 | -154,519 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Switzerland | 9,910,742 |
| Germany | 1,554,456 |
| Spain | 1,313,824 |
| Japan | 994,145 |
| Australia | 666,033 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Switzerland | 6,404,374 | 3,506,368 | -2,898,006 |
| Germany | 837,539 | 716,917 | -120,622 |
| Spain | 1,313,824 | 0 | -1,313,824 |
| Japan | 9,867 | 984,278 | +974,411 |
| Australia | 200,069 | 465,964 | +265,895 |
| United States | 474,798 | 0 | -474,798 |
| United Kingdom | 1,032 | 272,961 | +271,929 |
| Singapore | 0 | 220,054 | +220,054 |
| China | 57,530 | 156,803 | +99,273 |
| Thailand | 0 | 204,950 | +204,950 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Essex | 3 |
| Greater Manchester | 3 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 2 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 2 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 2 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Essex | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Greater Manchester | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset | 0 | 2 | +2 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| West Yorkshire | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Cambridgeshire and Peterborough | 1 | 0 | -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) | 9,495,425 |
| Road transport | 5,112,794 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,475,062 |
| Air transport | 42,786 |
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) | 4,329,309 | 5,166,116 | +836,807 |
| Road transport | 4,499,219 | 613,575 | -3,885,644 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 520,106 | 954,956 | +434,850 |
| Air transport | 32,924 | 9,862 | -23,062 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| ZLC | 6,219,297 |
| Dover | 3,397,255 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 1,906,739 |
| Poole | 1,024,923 |
| Southampton | 997,689 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| ZLC | 4,864,838 | 1,354,459 | -3,510,379 |
| Dover | 1,601,102 | 1,796,153 | +195,051 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 281,220 | 1,625,519 | +1,344,299 |
| Poole | 1,024,923 | 0 | -1,024,923 |
| Southampton | 498,925 | 498,764 | -161 |
| Tyne | 530,491 | 0 | -530,491 |
| Felixstowe | 45,284 | 406,675 | +361,391 |
| Harwich | 0 | 390,547 | +390,547 |
| Portsmouth | 288,901 | 0 | -288,901 |
| Eurotunnel | 193,062 | 93,548 | -99,514 |
Importer companies by SIC division
What this shows: Industry breakdown (SIC divisions) of importing companies.
Top 5 values
| SIC | Companies |
|---|---|
| Manufacture of fabricated metal products, except machinery and equipment | 10 |
| Manufacture of machinery and equipment n.e.c. | 6 |
| Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 6 |
| Architectural and engineering activities; technical testing and analysis | 5 |
| Repair and installation of machinery and equipment | 5 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-04 | 4 |
| 2026-03 | 2 |
| 2026-02 | 3 |
| 2025-11 | 5 |
| 2025-10 | 2 |
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 | 12 |
| 54m+ | 11 |
| 0-1m | 5 |
| 15m-54m | 5 |
| Other | 1 |
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 | 6,938,522 |
| United States | 3,887,001 |
| Germany | 3,284,262 |
| India | 2,589,395 |
| Hungary | 2,437,489 |
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 | 2,996,022 | 3,942,500 | +946,478 |
| United States | 1,393,061 | 2,493,940 | +1,100,879 |
| Germany | 2,824,088 | 460,174 | -2,363,914 |
| India | 932,362 | 1,657,033 | +724,671 |
| Hungary | 1,222,851 | 1,214,638 | -8,213 |
| Turkey | 1,142,126 | 318,391 | -823,735 |
| Sweden | 1,374,388 | 15,125 | -1,359,263 |
| Brazil | 1,159,758 | 0 | -1,159,758 |
| France | 172,304 | 823,475 | +651,171 |
| Poland | 955,219 | 0 | -955,219 |
Export volume by transport
What this shows: Export value by transport mode used to ship goods from the UK.
Top 5 values
| Transport | £ |
|---|---|
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 15,421,016 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 12,463,443 |
| Air transport | 1,251,455 |
| Road transport | 4,140 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 6,452,036 | 8,968,980 | +2,516,944 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 8,151,950 | 4,311,493 | -3,840,457 |
| Air transport | 909,885 | 341,570 | -568,315 |
| Road transport | 4,140 | 0 | -4,140 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Southampton | 8,796,042 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 6,603,417 |
| London Gateway Port | 4,297,943 |
| Immingham Docks | 3,816,277 |
| Liverpool Docks | 2,054,210 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Southampton | 2,996,552 | 5,799,490 | +2,802,938 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 3,529,328 | 3,074,089 | -455,239 |
| London Gateway Port | 2,080,008 | 2,217,935 | +137,927 |
| Immingham Docks | 3,559,600 | 256,677 | -3,302,923 |
| Liverpool Docks | 1,386,702 | 667,508 | -719,194 |
| Dover | 592,494 | 823,475 | +230,981 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 855,276 | 204,219 | -651,057 |
| Felixstowe | 3,500 | 282,400 | +278,900 |
| Harwich | 279,298 | 0 | -279,298 |
| Portsmouth | 172,304 | 0 | -172,304 |
Quick facts
HS code: 846023
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Computer-controlled machines for grinding cylindrical metal surfaces