Import/export HS code 846029: Various grinding machines
Non-computer-controlled grinding machines for metal or cermets
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.
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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 | 3,162,296 |
| Switzerland | 792,442 |
| France | 553,119 |
| China | 498,721 |
| Japan | 328,752 |
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 | 2,131,957 | 1,030,339 | -1,101,618 |
| Switzerland | 742,148 | 50,294 | -691,854 |
| France | 525,562 | 27,557 | -498,005 |
| China | 234,969 | 263,752 | +28,783 |
| Japan | 0 | 328,752 | +328,752 |
| Netherlands | 154,255 | 153,212 | -1,043 |
| United States | 166,402 | 122,535 | -43,867 |
| Finland | 127,555 | 96,234 | -31,321 |
| Taiwan | 29,612 | 68,605 | +38,993 |
| Sweden | 57,111 | 39,841 | -17,270 |
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 | 3,044,730 |
| Switzerland | 961,526 |
| China | 804,393 |
| Spain | 487,231 |
| Japan | 328,752 |
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 | 1,997,332 | 1,047,398 | -949,934 |
| Switzerland | 823,111 | 138,415 | -684,696 |
| China | 354,577 | 449,816 | +95,239 |
| Spain | 487,231 | 0 | -487,231 |
| Japan | 0 | 328,752 | +328,752 |
| United States | 171,804 | 115,574 | -56,230 |
| United Kingdom | 86,193 | 50,530 | -35,663 |
| Finland | 62,658 | 47,791 | -14,867 |
| Taiwan | 34,947 | 68,605 | +33,658 |
| Sweden | 41,349 | 36,993 | -4,356 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 6 |
| West Midlands | 5 |
| West Yorkshire | 5 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 4 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 4 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 6 | 4 | -2 |
| West Midlands | 2 | 5 | +3 |
| West Yorkshire | 4 | 1 | -3 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 3 | 2 | -1 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 3 | 2 | -1 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| Cambridgeshire and Peterborough | 1 | 3 | +2 |
| Essex | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Gloucestershire and Wiltshire | 3 | 0 | -3 |
| Lancashire | 2 | 2 | +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) | 4,257,217 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,261,758 |
| Road transport | 791,622 |
| Air transport | 495,567 |
| Other | 279 |
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) | 3,042,646 | 1,214,571 | -1,828,075 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 383,886 | 877,872 | +493,986 |
| Road transport | 741,328 | 50,294 | -691,034 |
| Air transport | 235,616 | 259,951 | +24,335 |
| Other | 22 | 257 | +235 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Harwich | 1,457,644 |
| Dover | 1,149,206 |
| ZLC | 790,110 |
| Felixstowe | 564,077 |
| Eurotunnel | 501,487 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Harwich | 1,454,355 | 3,289 | -1,451,066 |
| Dover | 393,091 | 756,115 | +363,024 |
| ZLC | 739,816 | 50,294 | -689,522 |
| Felixstowe | 303,885 | 260,192 | -43,693 |
| Eurotunnel | 240,696 | 260,791 | +20,095 |
| Portsmouth | 487,231 | 0 | -487,231 |
| Grangemouth Docks | 0 | 336,289 | +336,289 |
| London | 183,824 | 64,153 | -119,671 |
| Thamesport | 67,251 | 145,600 | +78,349 |
| Birmingham Airport | 150,572 | 55,548 | -95,024 |
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
|
19 |
|
Manufacture of fabricated metal products, except machinery and equipment
|
12 |
|
Manufacture of machinery and equipment n.e.c.
|
12 |
|
Office administrative, office support and other business support activities
|
8 |
|
Repair and installation of machinery and equipment
|
7 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-05 | 11 |
| 2026-04 | 5 |
| 2026-03 | 7 |
| 2026-02 | 8 |
| 2026-01 | 4 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| PLASSER UK LIMITED | 34 |
| WELDLOGIC EUROPE LIMITED | 30 |
| EXCEL MACHINE TOOLS LIMITED | 25 |
| WARREN MACHINE TOOLS (GUILDFORD) LIMITED | 24 |
| FEIN INDUSTRIAL POWER TOOLS U.K. LIMITED | 18 |
| APTEX LIMITED | 17 |
| RE-TEC LTD | 17 |
| AMADA UNITED KINGDOM LIMITED | 17 |
| KINGFISHER PLC | 17 |
| TOOLSTREAM LIMITED | 15 |
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+ | 28 |
| 0-1m | 12 |
| 15m-54m | 6 |
| Other | 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| India | 3,666,803 |
| France | 566,761 |
| United States | 544,334 |
| China | 359,075 |
| Italy | 348,002 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| India | 1,438,916 | 2,227,887 | +788,971 |
| France | 415,464 | 151,297 | -264,167 |
| United States | 176,122 | 368,212 | +192,090 |
| China | 34,075 | 325,000 | +290,925 |
| Italy | 187,157 | 160,845 | -26,312 |
| Germany | 272,935 | 64,410 | -208,525 |
| Turkey | 169,485 | 101,500 | -67,985 |
| United Arab Emirates | 36,946 | 229,411 | +192,465 |
| Ireland | 89,969 | 113,599 | +23,630 |
| Sweden | 152,012 | 10,475 | -141,537 |
Exports by country of origin
What this shows: Export volume by production origin country. For re-exports, indicates where goods originated before UK export.
Top 5 values
| Origin | £ |
|---|---|
| XI | 303 |
| China | 218 |
Export origin countries 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 export value, right side by second 12-month export value, so rank changes are visible from line crossings.
Top 10 values
| Origin | First 12m £ | Second 12m £ | Delta £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| XI | 303 | 0 | -303 |
| China | 83 | 135 | +52 |
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) | 4,499,463 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 2,497,846 |
| Air transport | 1,018,947 |
| Other | 521 |
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) | 1,747,658 | 2,751,805 | +1,004,147 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 1,436,255 | 1,061,591 | -374,664 |
| Air transport | 467,394 | 551,553 | +84,159 |
| Other | 386 | 135 | -251 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Southampton | 2,550,924 |
| London Gateway Port | 1,542,820 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 1,311,399 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 814,235 |
| Immingham Docks | 408,139 |
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 | 112,954 | 2,437,970 | +2,325,016 |
| London Gateway Port | 1,368,247 | 174,573 | -1,193,674 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 765,125 | 546,274 | -218,851 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 344,489 | 469,746 | +125,257 |
| Immingham Docks | 215,762 | 192,377 | -23,385 |
| Liverpool Docks | 125,962 | 178,025 | +52,063 |
| Portsmouth | 140,573 | 156,628 | +16,055 |
| Felixstowe | 252,096 | 6,379 | -245,717 |
| Holyhead | 58,151 | 51,710 | -6,441 |
| London | 104,944 | 0 | -104,944 |
Related HS codes
What this shows: Sibling or child HS codes in the same classification branch.
Quick facts
HS code: 846029
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Non-computer-controlled grinding machines for metal or cermets