Import/export HS code 846039: Various sharpening machines
Non-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 | £ |
|---|---|
| China | 2,989,395 |
| Sweden | 1,051,628 |
| Germany | 919,360 |
| Denmark | 611,765 |
| France | 521,613 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| China | 1,623,111 | 1,366,284 | -256,827 |
| Sweden | 513,938 | 537,690 | +23,752 |
| Germany | 336,729 | 582,631 | +245,902 |
| Denmark | 294,783 | 316,982 | +22,199 |
| France | 382,076 | 139,537 | -242,539 |
| Netherlands | 206,492 | 299,632 | +93,140 |
| Canada | 210,653 | 201,758 | -8,895 |
| United States | 182,602 | 172,102 | -10,500 |
| Italy | 134,440 | 64,514 | -69,926 |
| Switzerland | 12,315 | 139,916 | +127,601 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| China | 3,623,169 |
| Sweden | 1,049,558 |
| United States | 770,907 |
| Germany | 728,381 |
| Denmark | 453,193 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| China | 1,871,194 | 1,751,975 | -119,219 |
| Sweden | 516,006 | 533,552 | +17,546 |
| United States | 372,639 | 398,268 | +25,629 |
| Germany | 199,323 | 529,058 | +329,735 |
| Denmark | 222,005 | 231,188 | +9,183 |
| France | 329,996 | 38,016 | -291,980 |
| Italy | 164,120 | 113,960 | -50,160 |
| Poland | 160,239 | 71,470 | -88,769 |
| United Kingdom | 37,304 | 74,946 | +37,642 |
| Canada | 53,491 | 58,274 | +4,783 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| West Midlands | 10 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 8 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 8 |
| Gloucestershire and Wiltshire | 7 |
| Greater Manchester | 7 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Midlands | 6 | 8 | +2 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 5 | 5 | +0 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 6 | 5 | -1 |
| Gloucestershire and Wiltshire | 5 | 7 | +2 |
| Greater Manchester | 5 | 5 | +0 |
| Essex | 4 | 4 | +0 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 5 | 4 | -1 |
| Kent | 4 | 3 | -1 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 3 | 6 | +3 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 2 | 4 | +2 |
Import volume by transport
What this shows: Import value by transport mode used to bring goods into the UK.
Top 5 values
| Transport | £ |
|---|---|
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 4,464,897 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 2,438,233 |
| Air transport | 1,254,380 |
| Other | 72,012 |
| Road transport | 23,223 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 2,409,378 | 2,055,519 | -353,859 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 1,091,789 | 1,346,444 | +254,655 |
| Air transport | 645,124 | 609,256 | -35,868 |
| Other | 37,144 | 34,868 | -2,276 |
| Road transport | 0 | 23,223 | +23,223 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Felixstowe | 1,598,458 |
| Immingham Docks | 1,074,131 |
| Dover | 991,056 |
| London Gateway Port | 876,449 |
| Southampton | 829,891 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Felixstowe | 1,118,906 | 479,552 | -639,354 |
| Immingham Docks | 475,459 | 598,672 | +123,213 |
| Dover | 623,277 | 367,779 | -255,498 |
| London Gateway Port | 274,736 | 601,713 | +326,977 |
| Southampton | 479,654 | 350,237 | -129,417 |
| East Midlands Airport | 235,369 | 251,597 | +16,228 |
| Eurotunnel | 103,589 | 303,394 | +199,805 |
| Thamesport | 149,493 | 164,057 | +14,564 |
| London | 81,989 | 196,942 | +114,953 |
| Leeds Bradford Airport | 154,748 | 103,848 | -50,900 |
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
|
66 |
|
Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles
|
22 |
|
Manufacture of machinery and equipment n.e.c.
|
19 |
|
Manufacture of fabricated metal products, except machinery and equipment
|
16 |
|
Other manufacturing
|
9 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-05 | 21 |
| 2026-04 | 22 |
| 2026-03 | 29 |
| 2026-02 | 21 |
| 2026-01 | 18 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| DRAPER TOOLS LIMITED | 89 |
| CLARKE INTERNATIONAL LIMITED | 73 |
| JACK SEALEY LIMITED | 72 |
| PROCOOK LIMITED | 57 |
| EINHELL UK LTD | 51 |
| RECORD POWER LIMITED | 48 |
| AXMINSTER TOOL CENTRE LTD | 47 |
| N M A (AGENCIES) LIMITED | 41 |
| INTERNATIONAL TOOL COMPANY LIMITED | 40 |
| BH TUNGSTEN GRINDERS LTD | 36 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 78 |
| 54m+ | 31 |
| 0-1m | 24 |
| 15m-54m | 13 |
| Other | 6 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| United States | 12,517,119 |
| Canada | 2,151,541 |
| India | 1,426,149 |
| Japan | 750,804 |
| Ireland | 727,906 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | 7,573,637 | 4,943,482 | -2,630,155 |
| Canada | 1,205,940 | 945,601 | -260,339 |
| India | 1,375,436 | 50,713 | -1,324,723 |
| Japan | 210,594 | 540,210 | +329,616 |
| Ireland | 438,218 | 289,688 | -148,530 |
| Australia | 367,662 | 335,160 | -32,502 |
| Germany | 426,143 | 130,182 | -295,961 |
| Sweden | 176,475 | 201,225 | +24,750 |
| Finland | 254,145 | 120,471 | -133,674 |
| Saudi Arabia | 1,034 | 326,447 | +325,413 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| China | 23,561 |
| XI | 5,613 |
| Ireland | 219 |
| Germany | 197 |
| Taiwan | 197 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| China | 13,910 | 9,651 | -4,259 |
| XI | 1,757 | 3,856 | +2,099 |
| Ireland | 26 | 193 | +167 |
| Germany | 0 | 197 | +197 |
| Taiwan | 0 | 197 | +197 |
| Finland | 36 | 0 | -36 |
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) | 19,684,812 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 2,914,605 |
| Air transport | 929,963 |
| Other | 31,841 |
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) | 11,965,889 | 7,718,923 | -4,246,966 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 1,736,665 | 1,177,940 | -558,725 |
| Air transport | 543,697 | 386,266 | -157,431 |
| Other | 17,596 | 14,245 | -3,351 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Felixstowe | 5,626,453 |
| Liverpool Docks | 5,419,938 |
| Southampton | 4,799,585 |
| London Gateway Port | 3,445,236 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 1,382,031 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Felixstowe | 4,085,127 | 1,541,326 | -2,543,801 |
| Liverpool Docks | 3,315,470 | 2,104,468 | -1,211,002 |
| Southampton | 1,816,944 | 2,982,641 | +1,165,697 |
| London Gateway Port | 2,353,370 | 1,091,866 | -1,261,504 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 911,458 | 470,573 | -440,885 |
| Immingham Docks | 434,646 | 501,246 | +66,600 |
| London Stansted Airport | 240,486 | 236,176 | -4,310 |
| Holyhead | 236,906 | 161,380 | -75,526 |
| London | 258,257 | 0 | -258,257 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 115,798 | 80,108 | -35,690 |
Quick facts
HS code: 846039
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Non-computer-controlled machines for sharpening tools or metal parts