Import/export HS code 846592: Planing, milling, or moulding machines for wood
Machines used to shape wood by cutting, planing, or moulding
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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 | 9,977,116 |
| China | 9,554,233 |
| Austria | 4,357,294 |
| Italy | 3,532,853 |
| Canada | 2,362,355 |
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 | 4,663,788 | 5,313,328 | +649,540 |
| China | 4,861,826 | 4,692,407 | -169,419 |
| Austria | 2,476,773 | 1,880,521 | -596,252 |
| Italy | 2,642,652 | 890,201 | -1,752,451 |
| Canada | 1,146,715 | 1,215,640 | +68,925 |
| Taiwan | 658,199 | 500,888 | -157,311 |
| Czechia | 405,994 | 517,608 | +111,614 |
| Turkey | 366,603 | 163,550 | -203,053 |
| Belgium | 319,520 | 204,265 | -115,255 |
| France | 289,622 | 187,109 | -102,513 |
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 | 10,943,008 |
| Germany | 9,799,653 |
| Austria | 4,296,572 |
| Italy | 3,351,358 |
| Canada | 2,362,355 |
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 | 5,752,336 | 5,190,672 | -561,664 |
| Germany | 4,572,997 | 5,226,656 | +653,659 |
| Austria | 2,466,145 | 1,830,427 | -635,718 |
| Italy | 2,440,919 | 910,439 | -1,530,480 |
| Canada | 1,146,715 | 1,215,640 | +68,925 |
| Czechia | 428,115 | 517,608 | +89,493 |
| Taiwan | 329,319 | 442,672 | +113,353 |
| Turkey | 366,603 | 163,550 | -203,053 |
| Belgium | 182,769 | 186,188 | +3,419 |
| United States | 224,678 | 143,711 | -80,967 |
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 | 11 |
| West Midlands | 10 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 8 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 8 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 6 |
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 | 7 | 7 | +0 |
| West Midlands | 9 | 9 | +0 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 4 | 7 | +3 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 4 | 6 | +2 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 4 | 5 | +1 |
| Inner London - West | 3 | 4 | +1 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 4 | 3 | -1 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 5 | 2 | -3 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 2 | 4 | +2 |
| Cambridgeshire and Peterborough | 2 | 2 | +0 |
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) | 19,851,881 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 13,097,209 |
| Air transport | 1,401,426 |
| Other | 606,385 |
| Road transport | 41,079 |
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) | 11,112,234 | 8,739,647 | -2,372,587 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 6,290,557 | 6,806,652 | +516,095 |
| Air transport | 709,951 | 691,475 | -18,476 |
| Other | 595,420 | 10,965 | -584,455 |
| Road transport | 23,037 | 18,042 | -4,995 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover | 17,213,474 |
| Felixstowe | 4,815,177 |
| Southampton | 3,528,504 |
| Liverpool Docks | 2,554,902 |
| London Gateway Port | 1,524,404 |
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 | 9,540,493 | 7,672,981 | -1,867,512 |
| Felixstowe | 2,741,415 | 2,073,762 | -667,653 |
| Southampton | 2,119,879 | 1,408,625 | -711,254 |
| Liverpool Docks | 1,275,876 | 1,279,026 | +3,150 |
| London Gateway Port | 252,156 | 1,272,248 | +1,020,092 |
| Eurotunnel | 635,045 | 573,902 | -61,143 |
| 000 | 595,420 | 10,965 | -584,455 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 345,311 | 175,172 | -170,139 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 151,664 | 357,454 | +205,790 |
| Birmingham Airport | 130,386 | 211,404 | +81,018 |
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
|
43 |
|
Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles
|
16 |
|
Other manufacturing
|
15 |
|
Manufacture of machinery and equipment n.e.c.
|
14 |
|
Manufacture of rubber and plastic products
|
10 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-05 | 22 |
| 2026-04 | 22 |
| 2026-03 | 23 |
| 2026-02 | 16 |
| 2026-01 | 16 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| AXMINSTER TOOL CENTRE LTD | 113 |
| ARGOS LIMITED | 98 |
| MANTECH (U.K.) LIMITED | 96 |
| RECORD POWER LIMITED | 86 |
| CHARNWOOD MACHINERY LIMITED | 59 |
| MAKITA (UK) LIMITED | 58 |
| AXYZ AUTOMATION (U.K.) LIMITED | 57 |
| FELDER UK LIMITED | 54 |
| CLARKE INTERNATIONAL LIMITED | 50 |
| S.I.P.(INDUSTRIAL PRODUCTS)LIMITED | 49 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 59 |
| 54m+ | 26 |
| 0-1m | 25 |
| 15m-54m | 14 |
| Other | 10 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Canada | 1,660,216 |
| Ireland | 1,360,779 |
| Netherlands | 722,291 |
| China | 661,454 |
| Germany | 467,172 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Canada | 14,830 | 1,645,386 | +1,630,556 |
| Ireland | 597,093 | 763,686 | +166,593 |
| Netherlands | 285,016 | 437,275 | +152,259 |
| China | 486,783 | 174,671 | -312,112 |
| Germany | 297,003 | 170,169 | -126,834 |
| Poland | 222,810 | 117,052 | -105,758 |
| India | 238,240 | 92,048 | -146,192 |
| Estonia | 144,638 | 106,900 | -37,738 |
| Norway | 107,703 | 105,201 | -2,502 |
| Israel | 180,162 | 24,732 | -155,430 |
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 | 37,621 |
| Germany | 5,621 |
| Ireland | 554 |
| India | 12 |
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 | 23,506 | 14,115 | -9,391 |
| Germany | 230 | 5,391 | +5,161 |
| Ireland | 554 | 0 | -554 |
| India | 12 | 0 | -12 |
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) | 3,934,891 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 3,238,919 |
| Air transport | 1,053,996 |
| Other | 43,808 |
| Road transport | 973 |
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) | 1,941,065 | 1,993,826 | +52,761 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,114,128 | 2,124,791 | +1,010,663 |
| Air transport | 623,721 | 430,275 | -193,446 |
| Other | 24,302 | 19,506 | -4,796 |
| Road transport | 973 | 0 | -973 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Southampton | 1,695,838 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 1,492,192 |
| London Gateway Port | 944,098 |
| Holyhead | 843,251 |
| Immingham Docks | 745,262 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Southampton | 0 | 1,695,838 | +1,695,838 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 735,181 | 757,011 | +21,830 |
| London Gateway Port | 643,343 | 300,755 | -342,588 |
| Holyhead | 387,741 | 455,510 | +67,769 |
| Immingham Docks | 320,584 | 424,678 | +104,094 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 481,493 | 210,324 | -271,169 |
| Felixstowe | 560,646 | 53,782 | -506,864 |
| Manchester Airport | 80,950 | 105,659 | +24,709 |
| Liverpool Docks | 79,305 | 96,688 | +17,383 |
| Harwich | 98,636 | 68,385 | -30,251 |
Quick facts
HS code: 846592
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Machines used to shape wood by cutting, planing, or moulding