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 | 3,462,259 |
| Germany | 3,153,647 |
| Austria | 1,072,264 |
| Switzerland | 1,057,523 |
| Taiwan | 964,477 |
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 | 1,740,511 | 1,721,748 | -18,763 |
| Germany | 1,615,403 | 1,538,244 | -77,159 |
| Austria | 403,060 | 669,204 | +266,144 |
| Switzerland | 179,090 | 878,433 | +699,343 |
| Taiwan | 512,272 | 452,205 | -60,067 |
| Italy | 432,121 | 371,542 | -60,579 |
| Netherlands | 238,760 | 317,507 | +78,747 |
| United States | 86,150 | 260,176 | +174,026 |
| Czechia | 207,518 | 92,851 | -114,667 |
| Sweden | 72,467 | 105,500 | +33,033 |
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 | 3,914,165 |
| Germany | 2,590,283 |
| Italy | 1,223,560 |
| Switzerland | 1,220,865 |
| Taiwan | 1,127,433 |
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 | 1,974,959 | 1,939,206 | -35,753 |
| Germany | 1,361,376 | 1,228,907 | -132,469 |
| Italy | 630,793 | 592,767 | -38,026 |
| Switzerland | 235,674 | 985,191 | +749,517 |
| Taiwan | 591,314 | 536,119 | -55,195 |
| Austria | 353,955 | 644,872 | +290,917 |
| United States | 90,033 | 252,254 | +162,221 |
| Czechia | 216,308 | 125,806 | -90,502 |
| Netherlands | 198,456 | 107,511 | -90,945 |
| Turkey | 93,954 | 66,856 | -27,098 |
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 | 14 |
| West Midlands | 11 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 10 |
| Essex | 10 |
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 9 | 11 | +2 |
| West Midlands | 10 | 6 | -4 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 5 | 7 | +2 |
| Essex | 5 | 7 | +2 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 6 | 6 | +0 |
| Greater Manchester | 6 | 5 | -1 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 5 | 5 | +0 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 2 | 4 | +2 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 4 | 2 | -2 |
| Inner London - East | 3 | 2 | -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) | 5,939,077 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 5,530,991 |
| Air transport | 1,103,908 |
| Other | 197,446 |
| Road transport | 5,269 |
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) | 2,667,116 | 3,271,961 | +604,845 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 2,627,896 | 2,903,095 | +275,199 |
| Air transport | 519,449 | 584,459 | +65,010 |
| Other | 58,446 | 139,000 | +80,554 |
| Road transport | 4,301 | 968 | -3,333 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover | 3,379,599 |
| Southampton | 1,870,632 |
| Felixstowe | 1,590,144 |
| Thamesport | 1,113,649 |
| Immingham Docks | 859,804 |
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 | 1,141,517 | 2,238,082 | +1,096,565 |
| Southampton | 1,133,795 | 736,837 | -396,958 |
| Felixstowe | 848,939 | 741,205 | -107,734 |
| Thamesport | 343,785 | 769,864 | +426,079 |
| Immingham Docks | 170,303 | 689,501 | +519,198 |
| London Gateway Port | 137,803 | 512,079 | +374,276 |
| Killingholme | 610,563 | 6,040 | -604,523 |
| Eurotunnel | 316,824 | 190,234 | -126,590 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 365,300 | 39,045 | -326,255 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 43,725 | 259,304 | +215,579 |
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 | 54 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 23 |
| 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 | 10 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-04 | 21 |
| 2026-03 | 22 |
| 2026-02 | 22 |
| 2026-01 | 24 |
| 2025-12 | 24 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| ARGOS LIMITED | 115 |
| AXMINSTER TOOL CENTRE LTD | 106 |
| CLARKE INTERNATIONAL LIMITED | 84 |
| RECORD POWER LIMITED | 71 |
| S.I.P.(INDUSTRIAL PRODUCTS)LIMITED | 57 |
| BONA LIMITED | 50 |
| FELDER UK LIMITED | 49 |
| SWEENEY TODD BLADES LIMITED | 47 |
| K.H.R. COMPANY LIMITED | 42 |
| DRAPER TOOLS LIMITED | 41 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 63 |
| 54m+ | 31 |
| 0-1m | 29 |
| 15m-54m | 19 |
| Other | 13 |
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 | 1,378,107 |
| India | 1,230,513 |
| Australia | 1,009,541 |
| Netherlands | 366,525 |
| Ireland | 366,125 |
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 | 505,395 | 872,712 | +367,317 |
| India | 27,180 | 1,203,333 | +1,176,153 |
| Australia | 391,328 | 618,213 | +226,885 |
| Netherlands | 190,819 | 175,706 | -15,113 |
| Ireland | 193,095 | 173,030 | -20,065 |
| Germany | 137,733 | 119,535 | -18,198 |
| Sweden | 117,323 | 127,104 | +9,781 |
| France | 86,683 | 128,777 | +42,094 |
| Poland | 169,372 | 5,623 | -163,749 |
| South Africa | 47,284 | 120,380 | +73,096 |
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 | 4,349 |
| 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 | 2,474 | 1,875 | -599 |
| 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) | 3,416,228 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 1,765,220 |
| Air transport | 779,217 |
| Road transport | 33,130 |
| Other | 7,938 |
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) | 826,191 | 2,590,037 | +1,763,846 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 928,720 | 836,500 | -92,220 |
| Air transport | 391,039 | 388,178 | -2,861 |
| Road transport | 33,130 | 0 | -33,130 |
| Other | 5,243 | 2,695 | -2,548 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| London Gateway Port | 2,383,409 |
| Southampton | 858,600 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 833,377 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 644,120 |
| Immingham Docks | 419,710 |
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 | 509,477 | 1,873,932 | +1,364,455 |
| Southampton | 189,680 | 668,920 | +479,240 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 395,973 | 437,404 | +41,431 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 318,595 | 325,525 | +6,930 |
| Immingham Docks | 252,901 | 166,809 | -86,092 |
| Holyhead | 127,531 | 103,596 | -23,935 |
| Felixstowe | 94,195 | 74,740 | -19,455 |
| Liverpool Docks | 33,899 | 44,749 | +10,850 |
| ZLC | 35,110 | 32,429 | -2,681 |
| 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