Import/export HS code 846320: Thread-rolling machines
Machines used to create threads on metal rods or screws
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- 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Spain | 1,629,918 |
| Italy | 866,822 |
| China | 347,113 |
| Germany | 140,921 |
| Netherlands | 130,365 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spain | 302,831 | 1,327,087 | +1,024,256 |
| Italy | 149,846 | 716,976 | +567,130 |
| China | 331,557 | 15,556 | -316,001 |
| Germany | 116,776 | 24,145 | -92,631 |
| Netherlands | 130,365 | 0 | -130,365 |
| United States | 9,622 | 22,684 | +13,062 |
| Taiwan | 0 | 31,622 | +31,622 |
| India | 4,120 | 12,931 | +8,811 |
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 12,679 | 0 | -12,679 |
| Lithuania | 3,987 | 8,589 | +4,602 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Spain | 1,629,918 |
| Italy | 936,776 |
| China | 359,792 |
| Germany | 197,345 |
| Taiwan | 31,622 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spain | 302,831 | 1,327,087 | +1,024,256 |
| Italy | 219,800 | 716,976 | +497,176 |
| China | 344,236 | 15,556 | -328,680 |
| Germany | 173,200 | 24,145 | -149,055 |
| Taiwan | 0 | 31,622 | +31,622 |
| United States | 3,631 | 19,884 | +16,253 |
| India | 4,120 | 12,931 | +8,811 |
| Lithuania | 3,987 | 8,589 | +4,602 |
| Japan | 5,991 | 2,800 | -3,191 |
| Denmark | 3,987 | 0 | -3,987 |
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 | 4 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 2 |
| Lancashire | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Lancashire | 1 | 0 | -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) | 2,577,352 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 414,068 |
| Air transport | 233,244 |
| Road transport | 2,881 |
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) | 520,760 | 2,056,592 | +1,535,832 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 358,891 | 55,177 | -303,714 |
| Air transport | 184,422 | 48,822 | -135,600 |
| Road transport | 0 | 2,881 | +2,881 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover | 1,467,135 |
| Portsmouth | 704,218 |
| Newhaven | 293,982 |
| Southampton | 287,862 |
| Leeds Bradford Airport | 132,464 |
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 | 390,395 | 1,076,740 | +686,345 |
| Portsmouth | 0 | 704,218 | +704,218 |
| Newhaven | 0 | 293,982 | +293,982 |
| Southampton | 287,862 | 0 | -287,862 |
| Leeds Bradford Airport | 132,464 | 0 | -132,464 |
| Killingholme | 130,365 | 0 | -130,365 |
| Felixstowe | 24,435 | 31,622 | +7,187 |
| London Gateway Port | 42,835 | 1,001 | -41,834 |
| Manchester Airport | 36,059 | 0 | -36,059 |
| East Midlands Airport | 9,193 | 12,149 | +2,956 |
Importer companies by SIC division
What this shows: Industry breakdown (SIC divisions) of importing companies.
Top 5 values
| SIC | Companies |
|---|---|
| Manufacture of fabricated metal products, except machinery and equipment | 3 |
| Manufacture of computer, electronic and optical products | 1 |
| Manufacture of machinery and equipment n.e.c. | 1 |
| Other manufacturing | 1 |
| Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 1 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-03 | 1 |
| 2026-02 | 1 |
| 2025-06 | 1 |
| 2025-02 | 2 |
| 2024-10 | 2 |
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 | 3 |
| 54m+ | 3 |
| 0-1m | 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Italy | 361,086 |
| Morocco | 252,813 |
| India | 174,286 |
| Slovakia | 160,639 |
| Mexico | 116,158 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Italy | 339,358 | 21,728 | -317,630 |
| Morocco | 0 | 252,813 | +252,813 |
| India | 10,286 | 164,000 | +153,714 |
| Slovakia | 0 | 160,639 | +160,639 |
| Mexico | 116,158 | 0 | -116,158 |
| Malaysia | 20,811 | 30,860 | +10,049 |
| Czechia | 20,476 | 0 | -20,476 |
| Australia | 11,331 | 5,475 | -5,856 |
| Turkey | 0 | 14,704 | +14,704 |
| France | 0 | 10,350 | +10,350 |
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) | 829,638 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 291,646 |
| Air transport | 93,000 |
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) | 362,563 | 467,075 | +104,512 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 131,646 | 160,000 | +28,354 |
| Air transport | 39,356 | 53,644 | +14,288 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 809,162 |
| London Gateway Port | 170,286 |
| Felixstowe | 120,196 |
| East Midlands Airport | 88,963 |
| Harwich | 20,476 |
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 | 342,087 | 467,075 | +124,988 |
| London Gateway Port | 10,286 | 160,000 | +149,714 |
| Felixstowe | 120,196 | 0 | -120,196 |
| East Midlands Airport | 37,319 | 51,644 | +14,325 |
| Harwich | 20,476 | 0 | -20,476 |
| ZLC | 2,037 | 0 | -2,037 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 0 | 2,000 | +2,000 |
| Liverpool Docks | 1,164 | 0 | -1,164 |
Quick facts
HS code: 846320
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Machines used to create threads on metal rods or screws