Import/export HS code 846140: Gear-cutting or finishing machines
Machines designed to cut, grind, or finish gears
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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 | 5,648,204 |
| Switzerland | 2,540,318 |
| China | 624,613 |
| France | 159,572 |
| Poland | 107,948 |
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 | 21,962 | 5,626,242 | +5,604,280 |
| Switzerland | 1,676,425 | 863,893 | -812,532 |
| China | 12,480 | 612,133 | +599,653 |
| France | 157,376 | 2,196 | -155,180 |
| Poland | 51,959 | 55,989 | +4,030 |
| India | 100,768 | 0 | -100,768 |
| Netherlands | 7,304 | 76,753 | +69,449 |
| Italy | 57,276 | 12,998 | -44,278 |
| South Korea | 0 | 24,782 | +24,782 |
| United States | 23,049 | 0 | -23,049 |
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 | 5,583,867 |
| Switzerland | 2,625,295 |
| China | 757,839 |
| United Kingdom | 111,323 |
| Poland | 104,369 |
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 | 167,905 | 5,415,962 | +5,248,057 |
| Switzerland | 1,696,374 | 928,921 | -767,453 |
| China | 17,603 | 740,236 | +722,633 |
| United Kingdom | 106,687 | 4,636 | -102,051 |
| Poland | 51,959 | 52,410 | +451 |
| Netherlands | 0 | 79,090 | +79,090 |
| Italy | 58,341 | 10,267 | -48,074 |
| Turkey | 5,488 | 38,908 | +33,420 |
| United States | 23,049 | 0 | -23,049 |
| Slovakia | 7,910 | 0 | -7,910 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 1 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 1 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 1 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 1 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 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) | 8,360,638 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 899,801 |
| Air transport | 163,868 |
| Other | 4,675 |
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) | 1,773,475 | 6,587,163 | +4,813,688 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 256,835 | 642,966 | +386,131 |
| Air transport | 107,910 | 55,958 | -51,952 |
| Other | 0 | 4,675 | +4,675 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover | 4,111,385 |
| ZLC | 2,372,275 |
| Felixstowe | 703,279 |
| Immingham Docks | 623,539 |
| Southampton | 589,876 |
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 | 97,766 | 4,013,619 | +3,915,853 |
| ZLC | 1,508,382 | 863,893 | -644,489 |
| Felixstowe | 78,468 | 624,811 | +546,343 |
| Immingham Docks | 0 | 623,539 | +623,539 |
| Southampton | 3,338 | 586,538 | +583,200 |
| Eurotunnel | 140,493 | 116,047 | -24,446 |
| Thamesport | 166,073 | 41,117 | -124,956 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 0 | 165,132 | +165,132 |
| Hull | 0 | 110,332 | +110,332 |
| Harwich | 5,123 | 74,544 | +69,421 |
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.
|
3 |
|
Manufacture of fabricated metal products, except machinery and equipment
|
2 |
|
Architectural and engineering activities; technical testing and analysis
|
1 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2025-08 | 2 |
| 2025-07 | 2 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| GIBBS GEARS (PRECISION ENGINEERS) LTD | 1 |
| RICARDO PERFORMANCE PRODUCTS LIMITED | 1 |
| DMG MORI UK LIMITED | 1 |
| F.T. GEARING SYSTEMS LIMITED | 1 |
| TEGIWA IMPORTS LIMITED | 1 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 2 |
| 15m-54m | 1 |
| 54m+ | 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Spain | 318,682 |
| Netherlands | 249,243 |
| India | 233,940 |
| Czechia | 217,096 |
| France | 146,181 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spain | 176,608 | 142,074 | -34,534 |
| Netherlands | 205,855 | 43,388 | -162,467 |
| India | 104,884 | 129,056 | +24,172 |
| Czechia | 217,096 | 0 | -217,096 |
| France | 108,935 | 37,246 | -71,689 |
| Switzerland | 114,089 | 10,071 | -104,018 |
| Germany | 105,824 | 4,439 | -101,385 |
| Ghana | 0 | 84,524 | +84,524 |
| Pakistan | 51,500 | 21,607 | -29,893 |
| Taiwan | 53,500 | 0 | -53,500 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| XI | 693 |
| Ireland | 108 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| XI | 0 | 693 | +693 |
| Ireland | 0 | 108 | +108 |
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) | 1,165,046 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 505,678 |
| Air transport | 130,015 |
| Other | 4,202 |
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) | 930,470 | 234,576 | -695,894 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 229,425 | 276,253 | +46,828 |
| Air transport | 109,856 | 20,159 | -89,697 |
| Other | 0 | 4,202 | +4,202 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 701,063 |
| Felixstowe | 347,410 |
| London Gateway Port | 184,193 |
| Tyne | 134,372 |
| Hull | 112,237 |
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 | 505,753 | 195,310 | -310,443 |
| Felixstowe | 273,334 | 74,076 | -199,258 |
| London Gateway Port | 63,798 | 120,395 | +56,597 |
| Tyne | 131,708 | 2,664 | -129,044 |
| Hull | 112,237 | 0 | -112,237 |
| Southampton | 44,000 | 63,179 | +19,179 |
| East Midlands Airport | 48,678 | 13,801 | -34,877 |
| ZLC | 38,864 | 3,535 | -35,329 |
| Liverpool Docks | 0 | 35,835 | +35,835 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 15,184 | 1,323 | -13,861 |
Related HS codes
What this shows: Sibling or child HS codes in the same classification branch.
- 84614011 – Computer-controlled gear-cutting machines
- 84614019 – Various gear-cutting machines
- 84614031 – Computer-controlled gear-grinding machines
- 84614039 – Various gear-grinding machines
- 84614071 – Computer-controlled gear-finishing machines
- 84614079 – Various gear-finishing machines
- 84614090 – Various gear machines
Quick facts
HS code: 846140
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Machines designed to cut, grind, or finish gears