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 | 2,529,695 |
| Sweden | 997,897 |
| Germany | 922,681 |
| Denmark | 560,789 |
| France | 445,101 |
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 | 1,594,797 | 934,898 | -659,899 |
| Sweden | 645,253 | 352,644 | -292,609 |
| Germany | 378,883 | 543,798 | +164,915 |
| Denmark | 310,652 | 250,137 | -60,515 |
| France | 383,673 | 61,428 | -322,245 |
| Netherlands | 202,999 | 198,313 | -4,686 |
| Canada | 204,925 | 189,463 | -15,462 |
| United States | 231,424 | 159,297 | -72,127 |
| Italy | 174,727 | 36,224 | -138,503 |
| Belgium | 111,631 | 14,080 | -97,551 |
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 | 3,009,957 |
| Sweden | 988,755 |
| Germany | 773,039 |
| United States | 731,034 |
| Denmark | 405,717 |
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 | 1,828,101 | 1,181,856 | -646,245 |
| Sweden | 643,928 | 344,827 | -299,101 |
| Germany | 247,186 | 525,853 | +278,667 |
| United States | 394,828 | 336,206 | -58,622 |
| Denmark | 223,803 | 181,914 | -41,889 |
| France | 329,000 | 996 | -328,004 |
| Italy | 193,493 | 112,989 | -80,504 |
| Poland | 162,392 | 45,559 | -116,833 |
| Japan | 90,916 | 12,956 | -77,960 |
| Canada | 52,326 | 46,527 | -5,799 |
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 | 8 |
| West Midlands | 8 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 7 |
| Greater Manchester | 7 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 6 | 6 | +0 |
| West Midlands | 8 | 6 | -2 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 5 | 5 | +0 |
| Greater Manchester | 5 | 4 | -1 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 1 | 6 | +5 |
| Gloucestershire and Wiltshire | 5 | 6 | +1 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 6 | 3 | -3 |
| Kent | 6 | 2 | -4 |
| Lancashire | 5 | 4 | -1 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 5 | 1 | -4 |
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) | 3,803,718 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 2,234,212 |
| Air transport | 1,280,730 |
| Other | 67,169 |
| Road transport | 2,514 |
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) | 2,402,503 | 1,401,215 | -1,001,288 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 1,241,261 | 992,951 | -248,310 |
| Air transport | 795,667 | 485,063 | -310,604 |
| Other | 40,682 | 26,487 | -14,195 |
| Road transport | 0 | 2,514 | +2,514 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Felixstowe | 1,590,707 |
| Immingham Docks | 1,023,312 |
| Dover | 990,193 |
| Southampton | 771,304 |
| East Midlands Airport | 470,880 |
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 | 1,148,950 | 441,757 | -707,193 |
| Immingham Docks | 609,761 | 413,551 | -196,210 |
| Dover | 606,492 | 383,701 | -222,791 |
| Southampton | 524,699 | 246,605 | -278,094 |
| East Midlands Airport | 251,559 | 219,321 | -32,238 |
| London Gateway Port | 176,892 | 277,921 | +101,029 |
| Eurotunnel | 102,331 | 195,820 | +93,489 |
| Thamesport | 161,497 | 102,871 | -58,626 |
| London | 81,429 | 173,702 | +92,273 |
| Birmingham Airport | 146,851 | 74,752 | -72,099 |
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 | 62 |
| Manufacture of machinery and equipment n.e.c. | 19 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 18 |
| Manufacture of fabricated metal products, except machinery and equipment | 16 |
| Architectural and engineering activities; technical testing and analysis | 6 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 18 |
| 2025-11 | 23 |
| 2025-10 | 33 |
| 2025-09 | 21 |
| 2025-08 | 22 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| DRAPER TOOLS LIMITED | 87 |
| CLARKE INTERNATIONAL LIMITED | 70 |
| JACK SEALEY LIMITED | 69 |
| PROCOOK LIMITED | 53 |
| RECORD POWER LIMITED | 48 |
| AXMINSTER TOOL CENTRE LTD | 47 |
| EINHELL UK LTD | 46 |
| N M A (AGENCIES) LIMITED | 38 |
| INTERNATIONAL TOOL COMPANY LIMITED | 37 |
| CHESTER (UK) LIMITED | 35 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 70 |
| 54m+ | 32 |
| 0-1m | 22 |
| 15m-54m | 12 |
| Other | 5 |
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 | 12,083,641 |
| Canada | 2,139,186 |
| India | 1,391,984 |
| Japan | 799,273 |
| Ireland | 731,051 |
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 | 7,350,596 | 4,733,045 | -2,617,551 |
| Canada | 992,337 | 1,146,849 | +154,512 |
| India | 1,389,984 | 2,000 | -1,387,984 |
| Japan | 537,004 | 262,269 | -274,735 |
| Ireland | 408,201 | 322,850 | -85,351 |
| Germany | 454,315 | 92,706 | -361,609 |
| Australia | 362,805 | 163,455 | -199,350 |
| Thailand | 358,608 | 54,791 | -303,817 |
| Viet Nam | 205,346 | 127,182 | -78,164 |
| Finland | 3,368 | 319,205 | +315,837 |
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 | 22,650 |
| XI | 2,999 |
| Germany | 197 |
| Ireland | 187 |
| Finland | 36 |
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 | 14,891 | 7,759 | -7,132 |
| XI | 816 | 2,183 | +1,367 |
| Germany | 0 | 197 | +197 |
| Ireland | 26 | 161 | +135 |
| 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) | 19,070,485 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 2,610,925 |
| Air transport | 825,230 |
| Other | 28,072 |
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) | 11,880,938 | 7,189,547 | -4,691,391 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 1,408,895 | 1,202,030 | -206,865 |
| Air transport | 570,181 | 255,049 | -315,132 |
| Other | 17,621 | 10,451 | -7,170 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Felixstowe | 5,446,100 |
| Liverpool Docks | 5,149,357 |
| Southampton | 4,016,832 |
| London Gateway Port | 3,996,325 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 1,336,918 |
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 | 3,865,978 | 1,580,122 | -2,285,856 |
| Liverpool Docks | 3,082,613 | 2,066,744 | -1,015,869 |
| Southampton | 1,372,317 | 2,644,515 | +1,272,198 |
| London Gateway Port | 3,194,228 | 802,097 | -2,392,131 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 775,654 | 561,264 | -214,390 |
| Immingham Docks | 388,794 | 361,154 | -27,640 |
| London Stansted Airport | 275,030 | 151,525 | -123,505 |
| Holyhead | 193,459 | 208,814 | +15,355 |
| London | 258,257 | 0 | -258,257 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 117,124 | 19,923 | -97,201 |
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