Import/export HS code 846023: Numerically controlled cylindrical grinding machines
Computer-controlled machines for grinding cylindrical metal surfaces
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- 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 | 7,127,651 |
| Germany | 2,815,649 |
| Spain | 1,313,824 |
| United States | 510,110 |
| Taiwan | 275,371 |
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 | 3,728,624 | 3,399,027 | -329,597 |
| Germany | 769,195 | 2,046,454 | +1,277,259 |
| Spain | 1,313,824 | 0 | -1,313,824 |
| United States | 474,798 | 35,312 | -439,486 |
| Taiwan | 74,014 | 201,357 | +127,343 |
| Latvia | 0 | 200,752 | +200,752 |
| Japan | 1,330 | 193,248 | +191,918 |
| Italy | 29,219 | 134,162 | +104,943 |
| France | 137,389 | 16,903 | -120,486 |
| China | 63,678 | 34,213 | -29,465 |
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 | 7,924,544 |
| Germany | 1,554,456 |
| Spain | 1,313,824 |
| United States | 474,798 |
| Australia | 406,180 |
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 | 3,866,013 | 4,058,531 | +192,518 |
| Germany | 769,195 | 785,261 | +16,066 |
| Spain | 1,313,824 | 0 | -1,313,824 |
| United States | 474,798 | 0 | -474,798 |
| Australia | 0 | 406,180 | +406,180 |
| Taiwan | 74,014 | 201,357 | +127,343 |
| United Kingdom | 1,032 | 206,961 | +205,929 |
| Thailand | 0 | 204,950 | +204,950 |
| Japan | 9,867 | 193,248 | +183,381 |
| Singapore | 0 | 121,773 | +121,773 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Greater Manchester | 3 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 2 |
| Essex | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Greater Manchester | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Essex | 2 | 0 | -2 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| West Yorkshire | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Cambridgeshire and Peterborough | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Cumbria | 1 | 1 | +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) | 7,089,548 |
| Road transport | 4,886,772 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 870,989 |
| Air transport | 32,924 |
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) | 2,663,962 | 4,425,586 | +1,761,624 |
| Road transport | 3,357,792 | 1,528,980 | -1,828,812 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 567,075 | 303,914 | -263,161 |
| Air transport | 29,976 | 2,948 | -27,028 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| ZLC | 5,993,275 |
| Dover | 3,020,721 |
| Poole | 1,024,923 |
| Tyne | 530,491 |
| Southampton | 498,925 |
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 | 3,447,404 | 2,545,871 | -901,533 |
| Dover | 348,319 | 2,672,402 | +2,324,083 |
| Poole | 1,024,923 | 0 | -1,024,923 |
| Tyne | 530,491 | 0 | -530,491 |
| Southampton | 463,613 | 35,312 | -428,301 |
| Felixstowe | 127,565 | 284,085 | +156,520 |
| Portsmouth | 288,901 | 0 | -288,901 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 281,220 | 0 | -281,220 |
| Eurotunnel | 56,505 | 216,828 | +160,323 |
| Immingham Docks | 0 | 237,476 | +237,476 |
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 | 7 |
| Manufacture of machinery and equipment n.e.c. | 6 |
| Repair and installation of machinery and equipment | 5 |
| Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 5 |
| Architectural and engineering activities; technical testing and analysis | 4 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2025-11 | 5 |
| 2025-10 | 2 |
| 2025-07 | 3 |
| 2025-06 | 4 |
| 2025-04 | 6 |
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 | 10 |
| 54m+ | 10 |
| 0-1m | 4 |
| 15m-54m | 4 |
| 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 | 4,289,700 |
| United States | 3,861,387 |
| Germany | 3,128,338 |
| India | 2,583,495 |
| Brazil | 2,489,871 |
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 | 3,956,700 | 333,000 | -3,623,700 |
| United States | 1,393,061 | 2,468,326 | +1,075,265 |
| Germany | 2,825,800 | 302,538 | -2,523,262 |
| India | 907,943 | 1,675,552 | +767,609 |
| Brazil | 2,489,871 | 0 | -2,489,871 |
| Hungary | 1,222,851 | 1,214,638 | -8,213 |
| Sweden | 1,374,388 | 12,925 | -1,361,463 |
| Turkey | 1,142,126 | 0 | -1,142,126 |
| Poland | 1,100,719 | 28,000 | -1,072,719 |
| France | 172,304 | 823,475 | +651,171 |
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) | 14,468,395 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 11,014,808 |
| Air transport | 1,170,286 |
| 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) | 9,176,282 | 5,292,113 | -3,884,169 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 8,283,427 | 2,731,381 | -5,552,046 |
| Air transport | 875,234 | 295,052 | -580,182 |
| 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| London Gateway Port | 6,847,234 |
| Southampton | 5,300,030 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 5,235,058 |
| Immingham Docks | 3,758,603 |
| 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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| London Gateway Port | 4,610,549 | 2,236,685 | -2,373,864 |
| Southampton | 3,190,257 | 2,109,773 | -1,080,484 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 3,702,828 | 1,532,230 | -2,170,598 |
| Immingham Docks | 3,559,600 | 199,003 | -3,360,597 |
| Liverpool Docks | 1,370,967 | 683,243 | -687,724 |
| Dover | 594,206 | 823,475 | +229,269 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 855,276 | 195,822 | -659,454 |
| Felixstowe | 3,500 | 276,500 | +273,000 |
| Harwich | 251,298 | 28,000 | -223,298 |
| 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