Import/export HS code 846591: Sawing machines for wood
Machines used to cut wood using saws
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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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Italy | 39,557,738 |
| China | 24,519,908 |
| Germany | 17,615,235 |
| Austria | 5,152,711 |
| Sweden | 4,299,050 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Italy | 20,010,257 | 19,547,481 | -462,776 |
| China | 11,506,611 | 13,013,297 | +1,506,686 |
| Germany | 10,571,394 | 7,043,841 | -3,527,553 |
| Austria | 2,743,418 | 2,409,293 | -334,125 |
| Sweden | 632,999 | 3,666,051 | +3,033,052 |
| Belgium | 1,346,296 | 1,505,486 | +159,190 |
| Taiwan | 1,838,241 | 779,309 | -1,058,932 |
| Spain | 1,555,122 | 836,650 | -718,472 |
| Poland | 1,080,116 | 926,711 | -153,405 |
| Netherlands | 873,074 | 653,098 | -219,976 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| China | 28,978,924 |
| Italy | 19,923,652 |
| Germany | 12,910,771 |
| Taiwan | 5,324,853 |
| Austria | 5,147,515 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| China | 14,156,202 | 14,822,722 | +666,520 |
| Italy | 9,842,361 | 10,081,291 | +238,930 |
| Germany | 7,509,302 | 5,401,469 | -2,107,833 |
| Taiwan | 3,228,576 | 2,096,277 | -1,132,299 |
| Austria | 2,746,522 | 2,400,993 | -345,529 |
| Sweden | 666,659 | 3,677,365 | +3,010,706 |
| Czechia | 1,848,695 | 1,006,798 | -841,897 |
| Spain | 1,552,734 | 896,728 | -656,006 |
| Poland | 1,058,505 | 955,394 | -103,111 |
| Switzerland | 692,782 | 627,102 | -65,680 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 16 |
| West Midlands | 11 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 10 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 10 |
| West Yorkshire | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 14 | 14 | +0 |
| West Midlands | 9 | 9 | +0 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 7 | 6 | -1 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 9 | 6 | -3 |
| West Yorkshire | 7 | 4 | -3 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 6 | 7 | +1 |
| Greater Manchester | 4 | 8 | +4 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 6 | 8 | +2 |
| Kent | 5 | 5 | +0 |
| Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear | 3 | 5 | +2 |
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) | 53,735,824 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 32,522,513 |
| Other | 19,829,382 |
| Air transport | 2,050,090 |
| Road transport | 1,565,416 |
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) | 28,429,028 | 25,306,796 | -3,122,232 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 15,282,891 | 17,239,622 | +1,956,731 |
| Other | 10,239,274 | 9,590,108 | -649,166 |
| Air transport | 1,404,576 | 645,514 | -759,062 |
| Road transport | 792,927 | 772,489 | -20,438 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover | 23,749,278 |
| 000 | 19,829,382 |
| Purfleet | 13,182,615 |
| Felixstowe | 12,425,445 |
| Southampton | 11,320,394 |
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 | 12,406,300 | 11,342,978 | -1,063,322 |
| 000 | 10,239,274 | 9,590,108 | -649,166 |
| Purfleet | 5,827,386 | 7,355,229 | +1,527,843 |
| Felixstowe | 6,161,895 | 6,263,550 | +101,655 |
| Southampton | 5,985,971 | 5,334,423 | -651,548 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 5,881,323 | 830,763 | -5,050,560 |
| London Gateway Port | 1,232,274 | 3,184,553 | +1,952,279 |
| Immingham Docks | 504,118 | 3,900,420 | +3,396,302 |
| Eurotunnel | 1,697,289 | 1,291,097 | -406,192 |
| ZLC | 913,021 | 804,483 | -108,538 |
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
|
73 |
|
Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles
|
40 |
|
Repair and installation of machinery and equipment
|
18 |
|
Manufacture of machinery and equipment n.e.c.
|
17 |
|
Manufacture of wood and of products of wood and cork, except furniture; manufacture of articles of straw and plaiting materials
|
16 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-05 | 42 |
| 2026-04 | 38 |
| 2026-03 | 39 |
| 2026-02 | 40 |
| 2026-01 | 32 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| AXMINSTER TOOL CENTRE LTD | 117 |
| EINHELL UK LTD | 115 |
| DRAPER TOOLS LIMITED | 113 |
| RECORD POWER LIMITED | 110 |
| CLARKE INTERNATIONAL LIMITED | 110 |
| N M A (AGENCIES) LIMITED | 82 |
| S.I.P.(INDUSTRIAL PRODUCTS)LIMITED | 80 |
| ARGOS LIMITED | 79 |
| MAKITA (UK) LIMITED | 78 |
| GENPOWER LTD | 72 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 100 |
| 0-1m | 51 |
| 54m+ | 39 |
| 15m-54m | 20 |
| Other | 16 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Ireland | 5,277,260 |
| United States | 2,201,922 |
| Netherlands | 2,134,441 |
| Germany | 1,847,612 |
| Poland | 688,490 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ireland | 2,645,215 | 2,632,045 | -13,170 |
| United States | 397,428 | 1,804,494 | +1,407,066 |
| Netherlands | 758,908 | 1,375,533 | +616,625 |
| Germany | 595,447 | 1,252,165 | +656,718 |
| Poland | 427,783 | 260,707 | -167,076 |
| New Zealand | 496,987 | 113,401 | -383,586 |
| France | 297,609 | 77,612 | -219,997 |
| Australia | 116,223 | 216,044 | +99,821 |
| Finland | 279,149 | 49,223 | -229,926 |
| China | 1,500 | 319,338 | +317,838 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| China | 534,202 |
| Italy | 316,924 |
| Germany | 297,016 |
| Taiwan | 84,212 |
| Ireland | 59,215 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| China | 304,647 | 229,555 | -75,092 |
| Italy | 120,543 | 196,381 | +75,838 |
| Germany | 119,969 | 177,047 | +57,078 |
| Taiwan | 26,882 | 57,330 | +30,448 |
| Ireland | 50,427 | 8,788 | -41,639 |
| XI | 5,228 | 11,441 | +6,213 |
| United States | 746 | 496 | -250 |
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) | 11,610,802 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 4,660,548 |
| Other | 1,335,162 |
| Air transport | 624,778 |
| Road transport | 965 |
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) | 5,453,475 | 6,157,327 | +703,852 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,609,195 | 3,051,353 | +1,442,158 |
| Other | 640,854 | 694,308 | +53,454 |
| Air transport | 289,596 | 335,182 | +45,586 |
| Road transport | 965 | 0 | -965 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 4,897,195 |
| Holyhead | 2,742,931 |
| Immingham Docks | 1,698,773 |
| London Gateway Port | 1,582,363 |
| 000 | 1,335,162 |
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 | 2,049,421 | 2,847,774 | +798,353 |
| Holyhead | 1,304,264 | 1,438,667 | +134,403 |
| Immingham Docks | 925,410 | 773,363 | -152,047 |
| London Gateway Port | 452,926 | 1,129,437 | +676,511 |
| 000 | 640,854 | 694,308 | +53,454 |
| Liverpool Docks | 525,906 | 780,755 | +254,849 |
| Felixstowe | 287,818 | 857,398 | +569,580 |
| Southampton | 577,814 | 431,567 | -146,247 |
| London | 303,829 | 227,245 | -76,584 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 185,943 | 254,315 | +68,372 |
Related HS codes
What this shows: Sibling or child HS codes in the same classification branch.
Quick facts
HS code: 846591
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Machines used to cut wood using saws