Import/export HS code 846031: Numerically controlled sharpening machines
Computer-controlled machines for sharpening tools or metal parts
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Germany | 5,594,213 |
| Switzerland | 1,660,338 |
| Turkey | 571,902 |
| United States | 454,690 |
| Italy | 363,123 |
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 | 3,781,330 | 1,812,883 | -1,968,447 |
| Switzerland | 328,625 | 1,331,713 | +1,003,088 |
| Turkey | 434,380 | 137,522 | -296,858 |
| United States | 84,242 | 370,448 | +286,206 |
| Italy | 158,391 | 204,732 | +46,341 |
| Sweden | 82,159 | 236,402 | +154,243 |
| France | 72,409 | 74,133 | +1,724 |
| Taiwan | 0 | 72,368 | +72,368 |
| Czechia | 42,982 | 26,573 | -16,409 |
| Finland | 2,013 | 22,261 | +20,248 |
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 | 3,368,228 |
| Switzerland | 1,816,307 |
| Thailand | 1,303,241 |
| Australia | 860,980 |
| Turkey | 585,075 |
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 | 2,560,101 | 808,127 | -1,751,974 |
| Switzerland | 389,866 | 1,426,441 | +1,036,575 |
| Thailand | 299,597 | 1,003,644 | +704,047 |
| Australia | 673,868 | 187,112 | -486,756 |
| Turkey | 434,380 | 150,695 | -283,685 |
| Italy | 171,206 | 204,732 | +33,526 |
| Sweden | 82,159 | 261,657 | +179,498 |
| United States | 84,242 | 86,726 | +2,484 |
| Austria | 138,311 | 0 | -138,311 |
| France | 72,409 | 60,960 | -11,449 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 5 |
| Lancashire | 4 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 4 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 2 |
| North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 4 | 2 | -2 |
| Lancashire | 3 | 2 | -1 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 3 | 4 | +1 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset | 0 | 2 | +2 |
| Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear | 0 | 2 | +2 |
| North Wales | 0 | 2 | +2 |
| West Midlands | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Cumbria | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Devon | 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) | 7,291,278 |
| Road transport | 851,664 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 736,051 |
| Air transport | 453,986 |
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) | 3,980,945 | 3,310,333 | -670,612 |
| Road transport | 560,907 | 290,757 | -270,150 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 174,251 | 561,800 | +387,549 |
| Air transport | 310,942 | 143,044 | -167,898 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover | 3,991,546 |
| ZLC | 2,041,170 |
| Eurotunnel | 700,158 |
| Immingham Docks | 631,354 |
| Felixstowe | 597,988 |
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 | 2,937,410 | 1,054,136 | -1,883,274 |
| ZLC | 699,218 | 1,341,952 | +642,734 |
| Eurotunnel | 368,663 | 331,495 | -37,168 |
| Immingham Docks | 174,715 | 456,639 | +281,924 |
| Felixstowe | 323,311 | 274,677 | -48,634 |
| Southampton | 84,242 | 297,140 | +212,898 |
| Killingholme | 0 | 322,448 | +322,448 |
| Birmingham Airport | 159,368 | 48,834 | -110,534 |
| Belfast Airport | 144,840 | 0 | -144,840 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 57,258 | 41,485 | -15,773 |
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
|
9 |
|
Manufacture of machinery and equipment n.e.c.
|
8 |
|
Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles
|
5 |
|
Manufacture of wood and of products of wood and cork, except furniture; manufacture of articles of straw and plaiting materials
|
4 |
|
Repair and installation of machinery and equipment
|
3 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-05 | 3 |
| 2026-04 | 4 |
| 2025-12 | 2 |
| 2025-11 | 7 |
| 2025-10 | 5 |
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 | 18 |
| 0-1m | 7 |
| 15m-54m | 5 |
| 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Germany | 1,198,273 |
| India | 397,298 |
| Sweden | 369,574 |
| China | 305,000 |
| United States | 224,455 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Germany | 610,816 | 587,457 | -23,359 |
| India | 349,174 | 48,124 | -301,050 |
| Sweden | 333,365 | 36,209 | -297,156 |
| China | 305,000 | 0 | -305,000 |
| United States | 108,300 | 116,155 | +7,855 |
| Netherlands | 0 | 45,998 | +45,998 |
| Italy | 16,439 | 1,150 | -15,289 |
| Iceland | 0 | 5,660 | +5,660 |
| United Arab Emirates | 4,474 | 0 | -4,474 |
| France | 2,501 | 0 | -2,501 |
Export volume by transport
What this shows: Export value by transport mode used to ship goods from the UK.
Top 5 values
| Transport | £ |
|---|---|
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 1,602,932 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 888,278 |
| Air transport | 85,483 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 933,553 | 669,379 | -264,174 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 785,878 | 102,400 | -683,478 |
| Air transport | 11,588 | 73,895 | +62,307 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 956,818 |
| Immingham Docks | 351,481 |
| Felixstowe | 347,884 |
| Grangemouth Docks | 285,807 |
| London | 259,297 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 611,802 | 345,016 | -266,786 |
| Immingham Docks | 333,365 | 18,116 | -315,249 |
| Felixstowe | 301,886 | 45,998 | -255,888 |
| Grangemouth Docks | 285,807 | 0 | -285,807 |
| London | 0 | 259,297 | +259,297 |
| Liverpool Docks | 103,204 | 0 | -103,204 |
| Southampton | 0 | 102,400 | +102,400 |
| London Gateway Port | 83,367 | 0 | -83,367 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 0 | 54,744 | +54,744 |
| London Stansted Airport | 0 | 15,190 | +15,190 |
Quick facts
HS code: 846031
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Computer-controlled machines for sharpening tools or metal parts