Import/export HS code 846520: Machining centers for woodworking
Advanced machines that perform multiple woodworking tasks automatically in one setup
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Germany | 20,645,396 |
| Italy | 8,512,714 |
| China | 2,086,247 |
| Poland | 2,046,898 |
| Austria | 680,651 |
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 | 11,272,671 | 9,372,725 | -1,899,946 |
| Italy | 4,523,737 | 3,988,977 | -534,760 |
| China | 841,101 | 1,245,146 | +404,045 |
| Poland | 1,474,471 | 572,427 | -902,044 |
| Austria | 172,639 | 508,012 | +335,373 |
| France | 80,076 | 225,120 | +145,044 |
| Netherlands | 208,196 | 4,196 | -204,000 |
| Ireland | 91,089 | 39,906 | -51,183 |
| Turkey | 0 | 110,873 | +110,873 |
| Viet Nam | 0 | 97,280 | +97,280 |
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 | 14,231,074 |
| Italy | 6,704,348 |
| Poland | 4,691,336 |
| China | 2,359,852 |
| India | 1,653,064 |
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 | 9,016,709 | 5,214,365 | -3,802,344 |
| Italy | 3,337,120 | 3,367,228 | +30,108 |
| Poland | 3,002,452 | 1,688,884 | -1,313,568 |
| China | 1,038,878 | 1,320,974 | +282,096 |
| India | 1,093,618 | 559,446 | -534,172 |
| Austria | 1,029,947 | 467,825 | -562,122 |
| Turkey | 959 | 110,873 | +109,914 |
| Viet Nam | 0 | 97,280 | +97,280 |
| United Kingdom | 91,139 | 0 | -91,139 |
| Spain | 6,815 | 59,030 | +52,215 |
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 | 5 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 5 |
| Inner London - West | 4 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 3 |
| West Midlands | 3 |
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 | 3 | 4 | +1 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 4 | 4 | +0 |
| Inner London - West | 0 | 4 | +4 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| West Midlands | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Gloucestershire and Wiltshire | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Lancashire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Norfolk | 2 | 0 | -2 |
| East Yorkshire and Northern Lincolnshire | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Essex | 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) | 28,662,835 |
| Other | 3,285,351 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 2,931,684 |
| Air transport | 47,786 |
| Road transport | 12,002 |
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) | 17,273,956 | 11,388,879 | -5,885,077 |
| Other | 39,955 | 3,245,396 | +3,205,441 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,405,137 | 1,526,547 | +121,410 |
| Air transport | 24,480 | 23,306 | -1,174 |
| Road transport | 12,002 | 0 | -12,002 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover | 13,408,820 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 6,688,350 |
| Felixstowe | 4,495,757 |
| 000 | 3,285,351 |
| Immingham Docks | 2,394,757 |
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 | 7,545,396 | 5,863,424 | -1,681,972 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 4,843,594 | 1,844,756 | -2,998,838 |
| Felixstowe | 2,170,423 | 2,325,334 | +154,911 |
| 000 | 39,955 | 3,245,396 | +3,205,441 |
| Immingham Docks | 1,431,495 | 963,262 | -468,233 |
| Eurotunnel | 844,736 | 708,849 | -135,887 |
| Harwich | 683,509 | 409,864 | -273,645 |
| Killingholme | 593,181 | 0 | -593,181 |
| Purfleet | 157,367 | 180,326 | +22,959 |
| London | 84,390 | 196,258 | +111,868 |
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 | 12 |
| Repair and installation of machinery and equipment | 5 |
| Architectural and engineering activities; technical testing and analysis | 3 |
| Manufacture of fabricated metal products, except machinery and equipment | 3 |
| Manufacture of machinery and equipment n.e.c. | 3 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 4 |
| 2025-11 | 6 |
| 2025-10 | 9 |
| 2025-09 | 7 |
| 2025-08 | 4 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| HOMAG U.K. LTD. | 46 |
| BIESSE GROUP UK LIMITED | 36 |
| MICHAEL WEINIG (UK) LIMITED | 32 |
| N M A (AGENCIES) LIMITED | 30 |
| RS COMPONENTS LIMITED | 18 |
| FLAMSTEAD HOLDINGS LIMITED | 14 |
| WINMAC UK LIMITED | 11 |
| NEY LIMITED | 8 |
| WREN KITCHENS LIMITED | 7 |
| SCM GROUP (UK) LIMITED | 4 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 16 |
| 54m+ | 9 |
| 15m-54m | 5 |
| 0-1m | 4 |
| Other | 3 |
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 | 1,400,586 |
| Germany | 756,652 |
| Ireland | 579,331 |
| Poland | 431,038 |
| Netherlands | 312,500 |
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 | 481,968 | 918,618 | +436,650 |
| Germany | 640,853 | 115,799 | -525,054 |
| Ireland | 421,520 | 157,811 | -263,709 |
| Poland | 283,945 | 147,093 | -136,852 |
| Netherlands | 139,141 | 173,359 | +34,218 |
| South Africa | 263,048 | 0 | -263,048 |
| Japan | 0 | 241,681 | +241,681 |
| Czechia | 112,651 | 104,341 | -8,310 |
| Spain | 161,131 | 44,843 | -116,288 |
| Italy | 92,513 | 50,801 | -41,712 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Germany | 282,475 |
| Italy | 19,021 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Germany | 148,536 | 133,939 | -14,597 |
| Italy | 4,553 | 14,468 | +9,915 |
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) | 2,883,776 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 2,389,454 |
| Other | 301,496 |
| Air transport | 234,591 |
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) | 2,037,868 | 845,908 | -1,191,960 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 969,976 | 1,419,478 | +449,502 |
| Other | 153,089 | 148,407 | -4,682 |
| Air transport | 219,368 | 15,223 | -204,145 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 1,865,258 |
| Felixstowe | 837,313 |
| London Gateway Port | 712,877 |
| Liverpool Docks | 515,490 |
| Holyhead | 500,961 |
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 | 1,328,626 | 536,632 | -791,994 |
| Felixstowe | 18,000 | 819,313 | +801,313 |
| London Gateway Port | 367,341 | 345,536 | -21,805 |
| Liverpool Docks | 339,290 | 176,200 | -163,090 |
| Holyhead | 420,225 | 80,736 | -339,489 |
| 000 | 153,089 | 148,407 | -4,682 |
| Southampton | 176,957 | 103,429 | -73,528 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 179,812 | 2,122 | -177,690 |
| Portsmouth | 175,319 | 0 | -175,319 |
| Immingham Docks | 81,059 | 37,825 | -43,234 |
Quick facts
HS code: 846520
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Advanced machines that perform multiple woodworking tasks automatically in one setup