Import/export HS code 846090: Various finishing machines
Machines for polishing, deburring, or finishing metal or cermets
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Canada | 3,672,839 |
| China | 2,007,424 |
| Switzerland | 1,969,772 |
| United States | 1,445,385 |
| Germany | 1,299,998 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Canada | 1,057,826 | 2,615,013 | +1,557,187 |
| China | 1,104,946 | 902,478 | -202,468 |
| Switzerland | 968,563 | 1,001,209 | +32,646 |
| United States | 160,245 | 1,285,140 | +1,124,895 |
| Germany | 878,643 | 421,355 | -457,288 |
| Panama | 0 | 1,118,628 | +1,118,628 |
| Turkey | 344,696 | 740,144 | +395,448 |
| Finland | 1,071,986 | 5,221 | -1,066,765 |
| India | 557,564 | 289,930 | -267,634 |
| France | 278,913 | 467,021 | +188,108 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Canada | 4,571,295 |
| China | 2,280,735 |
| Germany | 1,896,098 |
| United States | 1,644,533 |
| Switzerland | 1,601,963 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Canada | 837,654 | 3,733,641 | +2,895,987 |
| China | 1,176,465 | 1,104,270 | -72,195 |
| Germany | 1,196,994 | 699,104 | -497,890 |
| United States | 308,803 | 1,335,730 | +1,026,927 |
| Switzerland | 620,534 | 981,429 | +360,895 |
| Turkey | 344,696 | 741,874 | +397,178 |
| Finland | 1,071,986 | 3,936 | -1,068,050 |
| India | 560,977 | 293,985 | -266,992 |
| Italy | 305,171 | 364,785 | +59,614 |
| Malta | 355,150 | 0 | -355,150 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| West Midlands | 27 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 13 |
| Inner London - West | 12 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 11 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 10 |
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 | 21 | 15 | -6 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 8 | 7 | -1 |
| Inner London - West | 5 | 9 | +4 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 7 | 7 | +0 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 8 | 5 | -3 |
| North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset | 7 | 3 | -4 |
| Greater Manchester | 6 | 4 | -2 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 4 | 6 | +2 |
| West Yorkshire | 7 | 2 | -5 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 5 | 4 | -1 |
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) | 5,795,848 |
| Air transport | 5,435,536 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 4,877,949 |
| Road transport | 2,049,754 |
| Other | 10,694 |
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) | 2,443,449 | 3,352,399 | +908,950 |
| Air transport | 2,020,310 | 3,415,226 | +1,394,916 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 2,718,640 | 2,159,309 | -559,331 |
| Road transport | 1,023,793 | 1,025,961 | +2,168 |
| Other | 2,794 | 7,900 | +5,106 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| London Heathrow Airport | 2,961,361 |
| Liverpool Docks | 2,229,670 |
| ZLC | 2,052,760 |
| Dover | 2,020,780 |
| Felixstowe | 1,801,523 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| London Heathrow Airport | 141,798 | 2,819,563 | +2,677,765 |
| Liverpool Docks | 61,768 | 2,167,902 | +2,106,134 |
| ZLC | 1,018,856 | 1,033,904 | +15,048 |
| Dover | 806,119 | 1,214,661 | +408,542 |
| Felixstowe | 1,105,361 | 696,162 | -409,199 |
| Immingham Docks | 1,031,599 | 78,481 | -953,118 |
| Manchester Airport | 921,775 | 24,965 | -896,810 |
| Southampton | 491,991 | 264,495 | -227,496 |
| Birmingham Airport | 381,355 | 193,231 | -188,124 |
| Eurotunnel | 261,648 | 304,050 | +42,402 |
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 fabricated metal products, except machinery and equipment
|
34 |
|
Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles
|
30 |
|
Manufacture of machinery and equipment n.e.c.
|
23 |
|
Other manufacturing
|
13 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-05 | 13 |
| 2026-04 | 23 |
| 2026-03 | 24 |
| 2026-02 | 17 |
| 2026-01 | 19 |
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 | 104 |
| 54m+ | 56 |
| 0-1m | 34 |
| 15m-54m | 12 |
| Other | 8 |
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 | 2,169,485 |
| Norway | 1,210,992 |
| Japan | 974,371 |
| China | 545,166 |
| Turkey | 488,265 |
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 | 760,613 | 1,408,872 | +648,259 |
| Norway | 689,575 | 521,417 | -168,158 |
| Japan | 57,229 | 917,142 | +859,913 |
| China | 501,460 | 43,706 | -457,754 |
| Turkey | 109,825 | 378,440 | +268,615 |
| Netherlands | 315,962 | 91,926 | -224,036 |
| France | 146,433 | 218,281 | +71,848 |
| Germany | 169,898 | 191,095 | +21,197 |
| Belgium | 314,540 | 46,408 | -268,132 |
| Ireland | 172,860 | 135,372 | -37,488 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Netherlands | 6,335 |
| China | 3,015 |
| Germany | 768 |
| Taiwan | 337 |
| Ireland | 209 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Netherlands | 6,335 | 0 | -6,335 |
| China | 2,925 | 90 | -2,835 |
| Germany | 24 | 744 | +720 |
| Taiwan | 140 | 197 | +57 |
| Ireland | 0 | 209 | +209 |
Export volume by transport
What this shows: Export value by transport mode used to ship goods from the UK.
Top 5 values
| Transport | £ |
|---|---|
| Air transport | 3,801,769 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 3,730,580 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 2,583,437 |
| Other | 10,664 |
| Road transport | 3,253 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air transport | 2,101,608 | 1,700,161 | -401,447 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,244,827 | 2,485,753 | +1,240,926 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 1,722,745 | 860,692 | -862,053 |
| Other | 9,424 | 1,240 | -8,184 |
| Road transport | 3,253 | 0 | -3,253 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Southampton | 2,515,239 |
| East Midlands Airport | 1,743,287 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 1,684,995 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 1,278,979 |
| London Gateway Port | 702,353 |
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 | 756,460 | 1,758,779 | +1,002,319 |
| East Midlands Airport | 1,024,456 | 718,831 | -305,625 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 1,096,444 | 588,551 | -507,893 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 673,358 | 605,621 | -67,737 |
| London Gateway Port | 233,060 | 469,293 | +236,233 |
| Liverpool Docks | 208,510 | 234,818 | +26,308 |
| London Gatwick Airport | 97,254 | 185,048 | +87,794 |
| Immingham Docks | 104,211 | 116,555 | +12,344 |
| London | 201,399 | 6,518 | -194,881 |
| ZLC | 84,955 | 72,353 | -12,602 |
Quick facts
HS code: 846090
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Machines for polishing, deburring, or finishing metal or cermets