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 | 6,065,423 |
| Switzerland | 1,643,189 |
| Turkey | 571,902 |
| United States | 454,690 |
| Italy | 365,865 |
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 | 4,150,309 | 1,915,114 | -2,235,195 |
| Switzerland | 328,625 | 1,314,564 | +985,939 |
| Turkey | 434,380 | 137,522 | -296,858 |
| United States | 0 | 454,690 | +454,690 |
| Italy | 45,838 | 320,027 | +274,189 |
| Sweden | 82,159 | 164,312 | +82,153 |
| France | 17,321 | 133,369 | +116,048 |
| Czechia | 42,895 | 43,946 | +1,051 |
| Taiwan | 0 | 72,368 | +72,368 |
| 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 | 3,839,438 |
| Switzerland | 1,799,158 |
| Thailand | 1,303,241 |
| Australia | 860,980 |
| Turkey | 571,902 |
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 | 2,929,080 | 910,358 | -2,018,722 |
| Switzerland | 389,866 | 1,409,292 | +1,019,426 |
| Thailand | 299,597 | 1,003,644 | +704,047 |
| Australia | 673,868 | 187,112 | -486,756 |
| Turkey | 434,380 | 137,522 | -296,858 |
| Italy | 55,911 | 320,027 | +264,116 |
| Sweden | 82,159 | 189,567 | +107,408 |
| United States | 0 | 170,968 | +170,968 |
| Austria | 138,311 | 0 | -138,311 |
| France | 0 | 133,369 | +133,369 |
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 | 2 | 4 | +2 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset | 0 | 2 | +2 |
| North Wales | 0 | 2 | +2 |
| West Midlands | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Cumbria | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Devon | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| East Central Scotland | 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) | 7,732,166 |
| Road transport | 851,664 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 663,961 |
| Air transport | 494,544 |
| Other | 2,742 |
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) | 4,179,205 | 3,552,961 | -626,244 |
| Road transport | 560,907 | 290,757 | -270,150 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 73,024 | 590,937 | +517,913 |
| Air transport | 334,127 | 160,417 | -173,710 |
| Other | 2,742 | 0 | -2,742 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover | 4,131,470 |
| ZLC | 2,041,170 |
| Eurotunnel | 1,018,271 |
| Felixstowe | 597,988 |
| Immingham Docks | 559,264 |
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 | 2,984,344 | 1,147,126 | -1,837,218 |
| ZLC | 699,218 | 1,341,952 | +642,734 |
| Eurotunnel | 614,367 | 403,904 | -210,463 |
| Felixstowe | 323,311 | 274,677 | -48,634 |
| Immingham Docks | 96,315 | 462,949 | +366,634 |
| Southampton | 0 | 381,382 | +381,382 |
| Killingholme | 0 | 322,448 | +322,448 |
| Birmingham Airport | 182,553 | 66,207 | -116,346 |
| Belfast Airport | 144,840 | 0 | -144,840 |
| London | 37,192 | 58,896 | +21,704 |
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 | 8 |
| 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 |
|---|---|
| 2026-04 | 4 |
| 2025-12 | 2 |
| 2025-11 | 7 |
| 2025-10 | 5 |
| 2025-09 | 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 | 6 |
| 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 | 1,326,512 |
| China | 471,000 |
| India | 399,316 |
| Sweden | 369,574 |
| Croatia | 300,746 |
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 | 778,967 | 547,545 | -231,422 |
| China | 471,000 | 0 | -471,000 |
| India | 335,942 | 63,374 | -272,568 |
| Sweden | 333,365 | 36,209 | -297,156 |
| Croatia | 300,746 | 0 | -300,746 |
| France | 283,608 | 0 | -283,608 |
| 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 |
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) | 2,314,459 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,054,278 |
| Air transport | 89,091 |
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) | 1,683,557 | 630,902 | -1,052,655 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 936,628 | 117,650 | -818,978 |
| Air transport | 12,157 | 76,934 | +64,777 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 1,632,345 |
| Felixstowe | 513,884 |
| Immingham Docks | 351,481 |
| 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 | 1,325,806 | 306,539 | -1,019,267 |
| Felixstowe | 467,886 | 45,998 | -421,888 |
| Immingham Docks | 333,365 | 18,116 | -315,249 |
| 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 | 68,117 | 15,250 | -52,867 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 0 | 54,744 | +54,744 |
| Newhaven | 36,000 | 0 | -36,000 |
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