Import/export HS code 846040: Honing or lapping machines
Machines for honing or lapping metal surfaces to achieve a smooth finish
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- 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 | 3,045,754 |
| Switzerland | 1,618,028 |
| Italy | 941,901 |
| China | 536,734 |
| United States | 367,522 |
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 | 2,795,174 | 250,580 | -2,544,594 |
| Switzerland | 804,468 | 813,560 | +9,092 |
| Italy | 248,119 | 693,782 | +445,663 |
| China | 320,560 | 216,174 | -104,386 |
| United States | 266,596 | 100,926 | -165,670 |
| Sweden | 165,710 | 86,967 | -78,743 |
| Netherlands | 84,306 | 114,458 | +30,152 |
| Belgium | 173,058 | 951 | -172,107 |
| Singapore | 0 | 153,590 | +153,590 |
| Taiwan | 3,333 | 140,317 | +136,984 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| United States | 1,737,030 |
| United Kingdom | 1,590,535 |
| Germany | 1,129,039 |
| Italy | 899,699 |
| China | 752,204 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | 731,333 | 1,005,697 | +274,364 |
| United Kingdom | 1,575,688 | 14,847 | -1,560,841 |
| Germany | 985,110 | 143,929 | -841,181 |
| Italy | 217,350 | 682,349 | +464,999 |
| China | 443,037 | 309,167 | -133,870 |
| Switzerland | 526,016 | 13,980 | -512,036 |
| Taiwan | 8,940 | 293,907 | +284,967 |
| Sweden | 165,710 | 93,165 | -72,545 |
| Thailand | 159,146 | 0 | -159,146 |
| Netherlands | 50,755 | 79,656 | +28,901 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| West Midlands | 6 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 5 |
| Greater Manchester | 5 |
| Kent | 5 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 4 |
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 | 5 | 2 | -3 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 4 | 1 | -3 |
| Greater Manchester | 3 | 3 | +0 |
| Kent | 2 | 4 | +2 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 4 | 0 | -4 |
| Gloucestershire and Wiltshire | 4 | 1 | -3 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 2 | 3 | +1 |
| North Eastern Scotland | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Devon | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 1 | 2 | +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) | 5,164,886 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,230,478 |
| Air transport | 827,376 |
| Road transport | 522,350 |
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) | 3,351,964 | 1,812,922 | -1,539,042 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 647,240 | 583,238 | -64,002 |
| Air transport | 485,469 | 341,907 | -143,562 |
| Road transport | 522,350 | 0 | -522,350 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover | 3,433,458 |
| ZLC | 1,330,917 |
| Southampton | 633,758 |
| Felixstowe | 434,295 |
| Birmingham Airport | 365,525 |
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 | 2,798,700 | 634,758 | -2,163,942 |
| ZLC | 522,350 | 808,567 | +286,217 |
| Southampton | 364,092 | 269,666 | -94,426 |
| Felixstowe | 159,240 | 275,055 | +115,815 |
| Birmingham Airport | 213,979 | 151,546 | -62,433 |
| Eurotunnel | 107,781 | 176,476 | +68,695 |
| London | 156,827 | 86,122 | -70,705 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 241,526 | 951 | -240,575 |
| East Midlands Airport | 78,037 | 92,778 | +14,741 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 115,757 | 29,456 | -86,301 |
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
|
20 |
|
Manufacture of machinery and equipment n.e.c.
|
11 |
|
Manufacture of fabricated metal products, except machinery and equipment
|
6 |
|
Office administrative, office support and other business support activities
|
5 |
|
Other manufacturing
|
5 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-05 | 2 |
| 2026-04 | 7 |
| 2026-03 | 4 |
| 2026-02 | 6 |
| 2026-01 | 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 | 29 |
| 54m+ | 20 |
| 0-1m | 8 |
| 15m-54m | 5 |
| 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 | 4,157,835 |
| Taiwan | 3,930,000 |
| Turkey | 1,272,697 |
| France | 804,935 |
| South Korea | 638,988 |
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 | 1,434,311 | 2,723,524 | +1,289,213 |
| Taiwan | 3,930,000 | 0 | -3,930,000 |
| Turkey | 308,164 | 964,533 | +656,369 |
| France | 653,838 | 151,097 | -502,741 |
| South Korea | 0 | 638,988 | +638,988 |
| Saudi Arabia | 129,326 | 389,032 | +259,706 |
| Germany | 113,603 | 374,464 | +260,861 |
| China | 345,986 | 68,483 | -277,503 |
| Ireland | 73,161 | 254,261 | +181,100 |
| Sweden | 109,752 | 114,908 | +5,156 |
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 | 891 |
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 | 626 | 265 | -361 |
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) | 9,497,235 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 3,945,406 |
| Air transport | 2,024,584 |
| Other | 891 |
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) | 5,676,608 | 3,820,627 | -1,855,981 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 1,630,404 | 2,315,002 | +684,598 |
| Air transport | 1,060,371 | 964,213 | -96,158 |
| Other | 626 | 265 | -361 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Southampton | 5,736,497 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 2,215,717 |
| Felixstowe | 1,762,456 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 1,337,309 |
| Liverpool Docks | 1,213,542 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Southampton | 4,107,973 | 1,628,524 | -2,479,449 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 1,472,233 | 743,484 | -728,749 |
| Felixstowe | 340,492 | 1,421,964 | +1,081,472 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 573,919 | 763,390 | +189,471 |
| Liverpool Docks | 1,166,659 | 46,883 | -1,119,776 |
| Dover | 32,314 | 1,133,251 | +1,100,937 |
| London Gateway Port | 61,484 | 520,155 | +458,671 |
| East Midlands Airport | 387,982 | 106,537 | -281,445 |
| Milford | 0 | 248,286 | +248,286 |
| Tyne | 3,335 | 184,500 | +181,165 |
Related HS codes
What this shows: Sibling or child HS codes in the same classification branch.
Quick facts
HS code: 846040
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Machines for honing or lapping metal surfaces to achieve a smooth finish