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 | 8,810,729 |
| China | 8,794,174 |
| Austria | 4,517,218 |
| Italy | 4,030,503 |
| Canada | 2,211,520 |
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 | 4,820,840 | 3,989,889 | -830,951 |
| China | 4,797,728 | 3,996,446 | -801,282 |
| Austria | 2,958,873 | 1,558,345 | -1,400,528 |
| Italy | 3,011,562 | 1,018,941 | -1,992,621 |
| Canada | 1,268,546 | 942,974 | -325,572 |
| Taiwan | 1,060,779 | 309,850 | -750,929 |
| Czechia | 382,818 | 413,912 | +31,094 |
| Turkey | 411,365 | 209,920 | -201,445 |
| Belgium | 355,015 | 171,429 | -183,586 |
| France | 308,126 | 193,851 | -114,275 |
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 | 9,959,759 |
| Germany | 8,626,846 |
| Austria | 4,475,927 |
| Italy | 3,840,731 |
| Canada | 2,311,128 |
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 | 5,577,002 | 4,382,757 | -1,194,245 |
| Germany | 4,717,421 | 3,909,425 | -807,996 |
| Austria | 2,949,399 | 1,526,528 | -1,422,871 |
| Italy | 2,809,829 | 1,030,902 | -1,778,927 |
| Canada | 1,368,154 | 942,974 | -425,180 |
| Taiwan | 804,725 | 314,112 | -490,613 |
| Czechia | 402,055 | 413,912 | +11,857 |
| Turkey | 411,365 | 209,920 | -201,445 |
| Belgium | 180,375 | 171,429 | -8,946 |
| France | 332,025 | 17,086 | -314,939 |
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 | 12 |
| West Midlands | 9 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 7 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 6 |
| Inner London - West | 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 | 8 | +1 |
| West Midlands | 8 | 8 | +0 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 5 | 5 | +0 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 3 | 5 | +2 |
| Inner London - West | 3 | 4 | +1 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 3 | 4 | +1 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 4 | 3 | -1 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 4 | 5 | +1 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 5 | 3 | -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) | 19,493,292 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 12,272,647 |
| Air transport | 1,232,336 |
| Other | 757,196 |
| Road transport | 68,477 |
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) | 11,980,422 | 7,512,870 | -4,467,552 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 6,867,266 | 5,405,381 | -1,461,885 |
| Air transport | 784,882 | 447,454 | -337,428 |
| Other | 743,169 | 14,027 | -729,142 |
| Road transport | 64,754 | 3,723 | -61,031 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover | 16,202,824 |
| Felixstowe | 4,707,514 |
| Southampton | 3,714,350 |
| Liverpool Docks | 2,467,747 |
| Eurotunnel | 1,294,487 |
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 | 10,451,887 | 5,750,937 | -4,700,950 |
| Felixstowe | 2,865,256 | 1,842,258 | -1,022,998 |
| Southampton | 2,301,276 | 1,413,074 | -888,202 |
| Liverpool Docks | 1,419,357 | 1,048,390 | -370,967 |
| Eurotunnel | 497,531 | 796,956 | +299,425 |
| London Gateway Port | 180,012 | 997,902 | +817,890 |
| 000 | 743,169 | 14,027 | -729,142 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 256,883 | 376,358 | +119,475 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 451,405 | 116,153 | -335,252 |
| Killingholme | 275,908 | 90,710 | -185,198 |
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 |
| Other manufacturing | 15 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 15 |
| Manufacture of machinery and equipment n.e.c. | 13 |
| Manufacture of rubber and plastic products | 9 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 16 |
| 2025-11 | 24 |
| 2025-10 | 25 |
| 2025-09 | 24 |
| 2025-08 | 21 |
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 | 97 |
| MANTECH (U.K.) LIMITED | 92 |
| RECORD POWER LIMITED | 84 |
| CHARNWOOD MACHINERY LIMITED | 55 |
| AXYZ AUTOMATION (U.K.) LIMITED | 53 |
| MAKITA (UK) LIMITED | 53 |
| FELDER UK LIMITED | 49 |
| S.I.P.(INDUSTRIAL PRODUCTS)LIMITED | 49 |
| CLARKE INTERNATIONAL LIMITED | 48 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 58 |
| 54m+ | 27 |
| 0-1m | 24 |
| Other | 11 |
| 15m-54m | 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 | 1,657,400 |
| Ireland | 1,055,835 |
| China | 661,454 |
| Netherlands | 510,114 |
| Germany | 362,187 |
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 | 1,642,570 | +1,627,740 |
| Ireland | 690,780 | 365,055 | -325,725 |
| China | 344,350 | 317,104 | -27,246 |
| Netherlands | 251,373 | 258,741 | +7,368 |
| Germany | 131,931 | 230,256 | +98,325 |
| Estonia | 216,883 | 103,480 | -113,403 |
| India | 118,240 | 191,001 | +72,761 |
| Poland | 154,369 | 126,002 | -28,367 |
| Israel | 172,635 | 27,669 | -144,966 |
| United States | 131,734 | 68,305 | -63,429 |
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 | 38,471 |
| Germany | 4,752 |
| Ireland | 554 |
| Mexico | 145 |
| 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 | 26,436 | 12,035 | -14,401 |
| Germany | 0 | 4,752 | +4,752 |
| Ireland | 554 | 0 | -554 |
| Mexico | 145 | 0 | -145 |
| 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) | 3,291,065 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 3,156,560 |
| Air transport | 1,004,541 |
| Other | 44,181 |
| 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) | 1,687,937 | 1,603,128 | -84,809 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 932,988 | 2,223,572 | +1,290,584 |
| Air transport | 529,209 | 475,332 | -53,877 |
| Other | 27,394 | 16,787 | -10,607 |
| Road transport | 973 | 0 | -973 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Southampton | 1,681,870 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 1,265,811 |
| London Gateway Port | 924,754 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 686,341 |
| Holyhead | 637,315 |
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 | 1,681,870 | +1,681,870 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 592,863 | 672,948 | +80,085 |
| London Gateway Port | 432,712 | 492,042 | +59,330 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 349,540 | 336,801 | -12,739 |
| Holyhead | 446,990 | 190,325 | -256,665 |
| Immingham Docks | 341,959 | 286,479 | -55,480 |
| Felixstowe | 443,885 | 180,606 | -263,279 |
| Liverpool Docks | 66,196 | 113,383 | +47,187 |
| Manchester Airport | 114,058 | 54,733 | -59,325 |
| Fishguard | 117,387 | 8,233 | -109,154 |
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