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 | 3,306,897 |
| Switzerland | 798,730 |
| France | 553,119 |
| China | 513,612 |
| Netherlands | 444,986 |
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 | 2,406,841 | 900,056 | -1,506,785 |
| Switzerland | 8,620 | 790,110 | +781,490 |
| France | 525,562 | 27,557 | -498,005 |
| China | 229,174 | 284,438 | +55,264 |
| Netherlands | 288,566 | 156,420 | -132,146 |
| Japan | 22,387 | 328,752 | +306,365 |
| United States | 20,189 | 258,649 | +238,460 |
| Finland | 63,508 | 173,678 | +110,170 |
| Sweden | 47,985 | 65,257 | +17,272 |
| Taiwan | 25,799 | 72,418 | +46,619 |
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 | 3,306,417 |
| Switzerland | 858,881 |
| China | 826,525 |
| Spain | 489,792 |
| Japan | 351,139 |
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 | 2,267,488 | 1,038,929 | -1,228,559 |
| Switzerland | 102,899 | 755,982 | +653,083 |
| China | 363,241 | 463,284 | +100,043 |
| Spain | 489,792 | 0 | -489,792 |
| Japan | 22,387 | 328,752 | +306,365 |
| United States | 25,591 | 261,184 | +235,593 |
| Netherlands | 167,607 | 23,155 | -144,452 |
| United Kingdom | 22,120 | 120,830 | +98,710 |
| Finland | 63,508 | 60,338 | -3,170 |
| Taiwan | 34,549 | 72,418 | +37,869 |
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 | 7 |
| West Midlands | 6 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 5 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 4 |
| West Yorkshire | 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 | 7 | 4 | -3 |
| West Midlands | 3 | 5 | +2 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 4 | 2 | -2 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 3 | 2 | -1 |
| West Yorkshire | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| Cambridgeshire and Peterborough | 1 | 3 | +2 |
| Essex | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Gloucestershire and Wiltshire | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Inner London - West | 3 | 0 | -3 |
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) | 4,508,381 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,331,178 |
| Road transport | 797,910 |
| Air transport | 550,280 |
| 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) | 3,288,427 | 1,219,954 | -2,068,473 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 421,303 | 909,875 | +488,572 |
| Road transport | 7,800 | 790,110 | +782,310 |
| Air transport | 145,609 | 404,671 | +259,062 |
| Other | 0 | 279 | +279 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Harwich | 1,463,283 |
| Dover | 1,175,434 |
| ZLC | 796,398 |
| Felixstowe | 574,107 |
| Portsmouth | 487,231 |
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 | 1,459,994 | 3,289 | -1,456,705 |
| Dover | 524,115 | 651,319 | +127,204 |
| ZLC | 6,288 | 790,110 | +783,822 |
| Felixstowe | 256,656 | 317,451 | +60,795 |
| Portsmouth | 487,231 | 0 | -487,231 |
| Eurotunnel | 252,966 | 202,692 | -50,274 |
| Grangemouth Docks | 0 | 336,289 | +336,289 |
| Immingham Docks | 155,432 | 145,826 | -9,606 |
| Thamesport | 117,614 | 149,413 | +31,799 |
| London | 126,803 | 136,513 | +9,710 |
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 machinery and equipment n.e.c. | 12 |
| Manufacture of fabricated metal products, except machinery and equipment | 11 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 9 |
| Office administrative, office support and other business support activities | 8 |
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 | 4 |
| 2025-12 | 8 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| PLASSER UK LIMITED | 33 |
| WELDLOGIC EUROPE LIMITED | 30 |
| EXCEL MACHINE TOOLS LIMITED | 24 |
| WARREN MACHINE TOOLS (GUILDFORD) LIMITED | 24 |
| FEIN INDUSTRIAL POWER TOOLS U.K. LIMITED | 17 |
| RE-TEC LTD | 17 |
| AMADA UNITED KINGDOM LIMITED | 17 |
| KINGFISHER PLC | 17 |
| APTEX LIMITED | 16 |
| 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 | 36 |
| 54m+ | 28 |
| 0-1m | 13 |
| 15m-54m | 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| India | 3,672,046 |
| France | 595,015 |
| United States | 556,555 |
| Turkey | 368,985 |
| 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 | 1,379,739 | 2,292,307 | +912,568 |
| France | 412,295 | 182,720 | -229,575 |
| United States | 160,895 | 395,660 | +234,765 |
| Turkey | 267,485 | 101,500 | -165,985 |
| Italy | 79,916 | 268,086 | +188,170 |
| Germany | 215,848 | 129,908 | -85,940 |
| United Arab Emirates | 36,946 | 225,049 | +188,103 |
| Ireland | 61,832 | 124,707 | +62,875 |
| Sweden | 152,012 | 10,475 | -141,537 |
| Finland | 72,523 | 66,916 | -5,607 |
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 | 256 |
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 | 121 | 135 | +14 |
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) | 4,573,940 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 2,464,262 |
| Air transport | 639,415 |
| Other | 559 |
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) | 1,710,033 | 2,863,907 | +1,153,874 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 1,354,286 | 1,109,976 | -244,310 |
| Air transport | 454,237 | 185,178 | -269,059 |
| Other | 424 | 135 | -289 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Southampton | 2,602,924 |
| London Gateway Port | 1,565,297 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 1,329,542 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 417,239 |
| Immingham Docks | 367,879 |
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 | 101,254 | 2,501,670 | +2,400,416 |
| London Gateway Port | 1,342,322 | 222,975 | -1,119,347 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 751,418 | 578,124 | -173,294 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 353,855 | 63,384 | -290,471 |
| Immingham Docks | 156,671 | 211,208 | +54,537 |
| Liverpool Docks | 125,962 | 175,719 | +49,757 |
| Portsmouth | 140,573 | 156,628 | +16,055 |
| Felixstowe | 254,595 | 6,379 | -248,216 |
| Holyhead | 27,477 | 86,815 | +59,338 |
| London | 100,648 | 4,296 | -96,352 |
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