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.
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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 | 5,961,744 |
| Switzerland | 646,397 |
| Turkey | 571,902 |
| Italy | 319,179 |
| Sweden | 273,552 |
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 | 4,257,102 | 1,704,642 | -2,552,460 |
| Switzerland | 224,250 | 422,147 | +197,897 |
| Turkey | 434,380 | 137,522 | -296,858 |
| Italy | 45,838 | 273,341 | +227,503 |
| Sweden | 124,881 | 148,671 | +23,790 |
| United States | 0 | 267,578 | +267,578 |
| France | 17,321 | 133,369 | +116,048 |
| Thailand | 75,758 | 0 | -75,758 |
| Taiwan | 0 | 72,368 | +72,368 |
| Czechia | 42,895 | 26,231 | -16,664 |
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 | 3,994,409 |
| Thailand | 1,118,774 |
| Switzerland | 802,366 |
| Australia | 673,868 |
| 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 | 3,035,873 | 958,536 | -2,077,337 |
| Thailand | 373,780 | 744,994 | +371,214 |
| Switzerland | 285,491 | 516,875 | +231,384 |
| Australia | 673,868 | 0 | -673,868 |
| Turkey | 434,380 | 137,522 | -296,858 |
| Italy | 55,911 | 273,341 | +217,430 |
| Sweden | 124,881 | 173,926 | +49,045 |
| 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 | 4 |
| Lancashire | 4 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 3 |
| 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 | 1 | -3 |
| Lancashire | 2 | 3 | +1 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 2 | 3 | +1 |
| 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 | 0 | 1 | +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) | 6,732,010 |
| Road transport | 674,872 |
| Air transport | 551,012 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 520,303 |
| 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) | 4,285,998 | 2,446,012 | -1,839,986 |
| Road transport | 456,532 | 218,340 | -238,192 |
| Air transport | 408,310 | 142,702 | -265,608 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 115,746 | 404,557 | +288,811 |
| 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 | 3,792,188 |
| ZLC | 1,044,378 |
| Eurotunnel | 971,585 |
| Felixstowe | 833,591 |
| Immingham Docks | 586,345 |
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 | 2,898,582 | 893,606 | -2,004,976 |
| ZLC | 594,843 | 449,535 | -145,308 |
| Eurotunnel | 571,319 | 400,266 | -171,053 |
| Felixstowe | 558,914 | 274,677 | -284,237 |
| Immingham Docks | 139,037 | 447,308 | +308,271 |
| Killingholme | 0 | 322,448 | +322,448 |
| Birmingham Airport | 182,553 | 48,492 | -134,061 |
| Southampton | 0 | 180,852 | +180,852 |
| 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 machinery and equipment n.e.c. | 9 |
| Manufacture of fabricated metal products, except machinery and equipment | 7 |
| Manufacture of wood and of products of wood and cork, except furniture; manufacture of articles of straw and plaiting materials | 4 |
| Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 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 |
|---|---|
| 2025-11 | 7 |
| 2025-10 | 5 |
| 2025-09 | 5 |
| 2025-08 | 5 |
| 2025-07 | 8 |
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 | 19 |
| 0-1m | 6 |
| 15m-54m | 4 |
| 54m+ | 4 |
| 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 | 1,057,717 |
| China | 471,000 |
| Sweden | 369,574 |
| India | 351,192 |
| 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 | 278,750 | -500,217 |
| China | 471,000 | 0 | -471,000 |
| Sweden | 333,365 | 36,209 | -297,156 |
| India | 320,692 | 30,500 | -290,192 |
| Croatia | 300,746 | 0 | -300,746 |
| France | 283,608 | 0 | -283,608 |
| United States | 108,300 | 5,700 | -102,600 |
| Japan | 73,812 | 0 | -73,812 |
| Netherlands | 0 | 45,998 | +45,998 |
| Italy | 16,439 | 1,150 | -15,289 |
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) | 2,045,664 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,031,390 |
| Air transport | 25,292 |
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 | 362,107 | -1,321,450 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 995,190 | 36,200 | -958,990 |
| Air transport | 12,157 | 13,135 | +978 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 1,622,847 |
| Felixstowe | 513,884 |
| Immingham Docks | 351,481 |
| Grangemouth Docks | 285,807 |
| Liverpool Docks | 103,204 |
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 | 297,041 | -1,028,765 |
| Felixstowe | 467,886 | 45,998 | -421,888 |
| Immingham Docks | 333,365 | 18,116 | -315,249 |
| Grangemouth Docks | 285,807 | 0 | -285,807 |
| Liverpool Docks | 103,204 | 0 | -103,204 |
| London Gateway Port | 52,867 | 30,500 | -22,367 |
| Southampton | 73,812 | 5,700 | -68,112 |
| Newhaven | 36,000 | 0 | -36,000 |
| East Midlands Airport | 10,139 | 0 | -10,139 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 0 | 6,620 | +6,620 |
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