Import/export HS code 846593: Grinding, sanding, or polishing machines for wood
Machines used to smooth or finish wood surfaces
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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 | £ |
|---|---|
| China | 3,075,893 |
| Germany | 2,750,291 |
| Italy | 1,022,687 |
| Switzerland | 953,153 |
| Taiwan | 809,773 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| China | 1,515,032 | 1,560,861 | +45,829 |
| Germany | 1,563,110 | 1,187,181 | -375,929 |
| Italy | 766,008 | 256,679 | -509,329 |
| Switzerland | 268,709 | 684,444 | +415,735 |
| Taiwan | 501,834 | 307,939 | -193,895 |
| Austria | 291,894 | 474,858 | +182,964 |
| Netherlands | 246,622 | 266,734 | +20,112 |
| Czechia | 273,799 | 31,579 | -242,220 |
| United States | 108,005 | 80,859 | -27,146 |
| Sweden | 11,928 | 166,039 | +154,111 |
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 | 3,453,009 |
| Germany | 2,276,164 |
| Italy | 1,383,825 |
| Switzerland | 1,116,495 |
| Taiwan | 955,633 |
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 | 1,704,437 | 1,748,572 | +44,135 |
| Germany | 1,320,016 | 956,148 | -363,868 |
| Italy | 950,092 | 433,733 | -516,359 |
| Switzerland | 268,709 | 847,786 | +579,077 |
| Taiwan | 579,371 | 376,262 | -203,109 |
| Austria | 241,713 | 453,848 | +212,135 |
| Netherlands | 208,411 | 110,461 | -97,950 |
| Czechia | 280,065 | 35,481 | -244,584 |
| United States | 129,383 | 54,142 | -75,241 |
| Turkey | 93,954 | 63,966 | -29,988 |
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 | 11 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 11 |
| West Midlands | 11 |
| Essex | 8 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 8 |
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 | 6 | 7 | +1 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 9 | 8 | -1 |
| West Midlands | 10 | 7 | -3 |
| Essex | 4 | 5 | +1 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 6 | 3 | -3 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 6 | 5 | -1 |
| Greater Manchester | 6 | 5 | -1 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 5 | 2 | -3 |
| West Central Scotland | 3 | 2 | -1 |
| Inner London - West | 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) | 5,720,138 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 4,624,354 |
| Air transport | 847,306 |
| Other | 199,984 |
| Road transport | 4,301 |
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) | 3,016,868 | 2,703,270 | -313,598 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 2,396,126 | 2,228,228 | -167,898 |
| Air transport | 435,499 | 411,807 | -23,692 |
| Other | 60,974 | 139,010 | +78,036 |
| Road transport | 4,301 | 0 | -4,301 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover | 3,191,217 |
| Southampton | 1,912,492 |
| Felixstowe | 1,289,505 |
| Thamesport | 735,947 |
| Immingham Docks | 675,610 |
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 | 1,589,571 | 1,601,646 | +12,075 |
| Southampton | 1,029,202 | 883,290 | -145,912 |
| Felixstowe | 829,886 | 459,619 | -370,267 |
| Thamesport | 315,134 | 420,813 | +105,679 |
| Immingham Docks | 11,022 | 664,588 | +653,566 |
| Killingholme | 636,269 | 6,040 | -630,229 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 342,326 | 184,687 | -157,639 |
| Eurotunnel | 365,643 | 116,037 | -249,606 |
| London Gateway Port | 100,735 | 373,375 | +272,640 |
| 000 | 60,974 | 139,010 | +78,036 |
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 | 52 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 18 |
| Manufacture of fabricated metal products, except machinery and equipment | 11 |
| Manufacture of wood and of products of wood and cork, except furniture; manufacture of articles of straw and plaiting materials | 10 |
| Office administrative, office support and other business support activities | 8 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 24 |
| 2025-11 | 19 |
| 2025-10 | 19 |
| 2025-09 | 19 |
| 2025-08 | 20 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| ARGOS LIMITED | 111 |
| AXMINSTER TOOL CENTRE LTD | 106 |
| CLARKE INTERNATIONAL LIMITED | 81 |
| RECORD POWER LIMITED | 70 |
| S.I.P.(INDUSTRIAL PRODUCTS)LIMITED | 56 |
| BONA LIMITED | 46 |
| FELDER UK LIMITED | 45 |
| SWEENEY TODD BLADES LIMITED | 44 |
| DRAPER TOOLS LIMITED | 40 |
| K.H.R. COMPANY LIMITED | 39 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 64 |
| 54m+ | 30 |
| 0-1m | 25 |
| 15m-54m | 16 |
| 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| India | 1,230,513 |
| United States | 1,145,114 |
| Australia | 834,808 |
| Netherlands | 374,479 |
| Ireland | 332,724 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| India | 27,180 | 1,203,333 | +1,176,153 |
| United States | 545,800 | 599,314 | +53,514 |
| Australia | 292,391 | 542,417 | +250,026 |
| Netherlands | 164,447 | 210,032 | +45,585 |
| Ireland | 188,955 | 143,769 | -45,186 |
| Sweden | 118,381 | 120,661 | +2,280 |
| Germany | 146,984 | 79,022 | -67,962 |
| France | 45,650 | 168,774 | +123,124 |
| Poland | 160,833 | 13,177 | -147,656 |
| South Africa | 52,517 | 52,820 | +303 |
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 | 4,422 |
| Germany | 131 |
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 | 2,262 | 2,160 | -102 |
| Germany | 131 | 0 | -131 |
Export volume by transport
What this shows: Export value by transport mode used to ship goods from the UK.
Top 5 values
| Transport | £ |
|---|---|
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 3,008,492 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 1,658,833 |
| Air transport | 768,614 |
| Road transport | 36,580 |
| Other | 5,879 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 912,415 | 2,096,077 | +1,183,662 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 830,849 | 827,984 | -2,865 |
| Air transport | 376,007 | 392,607 | +16,600 |
| Road transport | 36,580 | 0 | -36,580 |
| Other | 3,719 | 2,160 | -1,559 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| London Gateway Port | 2,084,266 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 763,261 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 641,339 |
| Southampton | 587,794 |
| Immingham Docks | 487,173 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| London Gateway Port | 320,864 | 1,763,402 | +1,442,538 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 335,556 | 427,705 | +92,149 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 298,689 | 342,650 | +43,961 |
| Southampton | 295,589 | 292,205 | -3,384 |
| Immingham Docks | 327,197 | 159,976 | -167,221 |
| Holyhead | 120,666 | 105,079 | -15,587 |
| Felixstowe | 79,048 | 103,945 | +24,897 |
| Liverpool Docks | 94,549 | 37,370 | -57,179 |
| ZLC | 43,060 | 22,721 | -20,339 |
| Harwich | 57,913 | 0 | -57,913 |
Quick facts
HS code: 846593
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Machines used to smooth or finish wood surfaces