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 | 5,014,622 |
| Switzerland | 4,072,928 |
| China | 325,873 |
| 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 | 4,992,660 | +4,970,698 |
| Switzerland | 3,206,951 | 865,977 | -2,340,974 |
| China | 7,402 | 318,471 | +311,069 |
| France | 140,493 | 19,079 | -121,414 |
| Poland | 0 | 107,948 | +107,948 |
| India | 27,514 | 73,254 | +45,740 |
| Italy | 83,565 | 12,998 | -70,567 |
| United States | 23,049 | 0 | -23,049 |
| Ireland | 12,285 | 3,938 | -8,347 |
| Netherlands | 7,304 | 2,209 | -5,095 |
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 | 4,950,285 |
| Switzerland | 4,157,905 |
| China | 442,899 |
| 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 | 151,022 | 4,799,263 | +4,648,241 |
| Switzerland | 3,226,900 | 931,005 | -2,295,895 |
| China | 12,525 | 430,374 | +417,849 |
| United Kingdom | 31,249 | 80,074 | +48,825 |
| Poland | 0 | 104,369 | +104,369 |
| Italy | 84,630 | 10,267 | -74,363 |
| Turkey | 5,488 | 38,908 | +33,420 |
| United States | 23,049 | 0 | -23,049 |
| Slovakia | 0 | 7,910 | +7,910 |
| Netherlands | 0 | 4,546 | +4,546 |
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) | 8,828,747 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 601,061 |
| Road transport | 382,664 |
| Air transport | 147,668 |
| 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) | 2,869,020 | 5,959,727 | +3,090,707 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 183,581 | 417,480 | +233,899 |
| Road transport | 382,664 | 0 | -382,664 |
| Air transport | 100,748 | 46,920 | -53,828 |
| Other | 0 | 4,675 | +4,675 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| ZLC | 3,904,885 |
| Dover | 3,504,092 |
| Felixstowe | 703,279 |
| Immingham Docks | 623,539 |
| Southampton | 296,534 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| ZLC | 3,040,992 | 863,893 | -2,177,099 |
| Dover | 47,303 | 3,456,789 | +3,409,486 |
| Felixstowe | 5,214 | 698,065 | +692,851 |
| Immingham Docks | 0 | 623,539 | +623,539 |
| Southampton | 3,338 | 293,196 | +289,858 |
| 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 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 48,319 | 11,533 | -36,786 |
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 |
| India | 257,940 |
| Netherlands | 249,243 |
| Czechia | 217,096 |
| France | 136,718 |
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 |
| India | 131,884 | 126,056 | -5,828 |
| Netherlands | 205,855 | 43,388 | -162,467 |
| Czechia | 217,096 | 0 | -217,096 |
| France | 134,522 | 2,196 | -132,326 |
| Switzerland | 114,089 | 10,071 | -104,018 |
| Germany | 103,584 | 6,679 | -96,905 |
| United States | 73,282 | 13,820 | -59,462 |
| Turkey | 86,461 | 0 | -86,461 |
| Ghana | 0 | 84,524 | +84,524 |
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 | 544 |
| Ireland | 53 |
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 | 544 | +544 |
| Ireland | 0 | 53 | +53 |
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) | 1,201,780 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 569,320 |
| Air transport | 195,771 |
| Other | 2,903 |
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) | 997,814 | 203,966 | -793,848 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 296,067 | 273,253 | -22,814 |
| Air transport | 166,333 | 29,438 | -136,895 |
| Other | 0 | 2,903 | +2,903 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 735,627 |
| Felixstowe | 404,252 |
| London Gateway Port | 190,193 |
| 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 | 570,077 | 165,550 | -404,527 |
| Felixstowe | 330,176 | 74,076 | -256,100 |
| London Gateway Port | 80,798 | 109,395 | +28,597 |
| Tyne | 131,708 | 2,664 | -129,044 |
| Hull | 112,237 | 0 | -112,237 |
| Southampton | 36,800 | 71,179 | +34,379 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 71,704 | 1,323 | -70,381 |
| East Midlands Airport | 47,101 | 22,477 | -24,624 |
| ZLC | 40,398 | 4,138 | -36,260 |
| Liverpool Docks | 0 | 35,835 | +35,835 |
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