Import/export HS code 846024: Various numerically controlled grinding machines
Computer-controlled grinding machines for various 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Germany | 3,474,432 |
| Denmark | 775,795 |
| Czechia | 346,212 |
| Japan | 318,682 |
| United States | 230,544 |
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 | 909,833 | 2,564,599 | +1,654,766 |
| Denmark | 775,795 | 0 | -775,795 |
| Czechia | 0 | 346,212 | +346,212 |
| Japan | 0 | 318,682 | +318,682 |
| United States | 6,136 | 224,408 | +218,272 |
| France | 50,253 | 151,555 | +101,302 |
| Romania | 0 | 160,367 | +160,367 |
| Austria | 153,133 | 0 | -153,133 |
| Croatia | 0 | 133,704 | +133,704 |
| Angola | 48,740 | 0 | -48,740 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Czechia | 2,292,000 |
| Germany | 1,840,566 |
| Denmark | 775,795 |
| Japan | 537,997 |
| Switzerland | 153,133 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Czechia | 465,545 | 1,826,455 | +1,360,910 |
| Germany | 444,288 | 1,396,278 | +951,990 |
| Denmark | 775,795 | 0 | -775,795 |
| Japan | 0 | 537,997 | +537,997 |
| Switzerland | 153,133 | 0 | -153,133 |
| Croatia | 0 | 133,704 | +133,704 |
| Italy | 50,253 | 3,622 | -46,631 |
| United Kingdom | 48,740 | 0 | -48,740 |
| China | 31,160 | 0 | -31,160 |
| Portugal | 0 | 15,570 | +15,570 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 3 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 1 |
| Devon | 1 |
| East Yorkshire and Northern Lincolnshire | 1 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 1 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 0 | 3 | +3 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Devon | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| East Yorkshire and Northern Lincolnshire | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 0 | 1 | +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) | 5,216,466 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 632,588 |
| Air transport | 58,498 |
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) | 1,838,761 | 3,377,705 | +1,538,944 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 87,445 | 545,143 | +457,698 |
| Air transport | 54,876 | 3,622 | -51,254 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover | 3,442,864 |
| Immingham Docks | 1,044,694 |
| Felixstowe | 353,481 |
| Southampton | 323,505 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 317,791 |
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 | 682,545 | 2,760,319 | +2,077,774 |
| Immingham Docks | 967,529 | 77,165 | -890,364 |
| Felixstowe | 26,337 | 327,144 | +300,807 |
| Southampton | 4,823 | 318,682 | +313,859 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 0 | 317,791 | +317,791 |
| Eurotunnel | 188,687 | 15,570 | -173,117 |
| Hull | 0 | 104,124 | +104,124 |
| Jersey | 50,253 | 0 | -50,253 |
| Aberdeen Airport | 48,740 | 0 | -48,740 |
| London Gateway Port | 6,032 | 2,053 | -3,979 |
Importer companies by SIC division
What this shows: Industry breakdown (SIC divisions) of importing companies.
Top 5 values
| SIC | Companies |
|---|---|
|
Manufacture of machinery and equipment n.e.c.
|
2 |
|
Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles
|
2 |
|
Activities of head offices; management consultancy activities
|
1 |
|
Architectural and engineering activities; technical testing and analysis
|
1 |
|
Manufacture of fabricated metal products, except machinery and equipment
|
1 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-03 | 3 |
| 2025-10 | 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 |
|---|---|
| 54m+ | 5 |
| 15m-54m | 2 |
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 | 4,376,217 |
| India | 1,221,570 |
| United States | 1,182,793 |
| Germany | 757,542 |
| Romania | 700,000 |
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 | 1,170,000 | 3,206,217 | +2,036,217 |
| India | 766,570 | 455,000 | -311,570 |
| United States | 560,000 | 622,793 | +62,793 |
| Germany | 285,956 | 471,586 | +185,630 |
| Romania | 0 | 700,000 | +700,000 |
| Taiwan | 320,893 | 0 | -320,893 |
| Mexico | 0 | 219,981 | +219,981 |
| Switzerland | 134,589 | 0 | -134,589 |
| Estonia | 2,603 | 5,500 | +2,897 |
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) | 5,380,237 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 1,967,669 |
| Air transport | 1,941,217 |
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) | 2,227,463 | 3,152,774 | +925,311 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 489,231 | 1,478,438 | +989,207 |
| Air transport | 590,000 | 1,351,217 | +761,217 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Southampton | 3,152,774 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 1,942,004 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 1,941,217 |
| Felixstowe | 1,730,000 |
| London Gateway Port | 497,463 |
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 | 0 | 3,152,774 | +3,152,774 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 489,231 | 1,452,773 | +963,542 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 590,000 | 1,351,217 | +761,217 |
| Felixstowe | 1,730,000 | 0 | -1,730,000 |
| London Gateway Port | 497,463 | 0 | -497,463 |
| Immingham Docks | 0 | 25,665 | +25,665 |
Quick facts
HS code: 846024
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Computer-controlled grinding machines for various metal surfaces