Import/export HS code 846596: Splitting, slicing, or paring machines for wood
Machines used to split, slice, or pare wood into smaller pieces
Why this is important if you are looking for potential customers in the UK:
- It helps you understand the market size for your product in the UK.
- It provides you with a list of potential leads who have bought similar products.
* 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 | 5,220,705 |
| China | 1,848,575 |
| Austria | 1,811,730 |
| Italy | 1,353,290 |
| Slovenia | 1,021,781 |
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 | 2,851,924 | 2,368,781 | -483,143 |
| China | 937,943 | 910,632 | -27,311 |
| Austria | 1,301,977 | 509,753 | -792,224 |
| Italy | 599,659 | 753,631 | +153,972 |
| Slovenia | 874,442 | 147,339 | -727,103 |
| France | 378,784 | 134,688 | -244,096 |
| Sweden | 19,259 | 373,302 | +354,043 |
| Netherlands | 274,250 | 66,714 | -207,536 |
| Finland | 269,698 | 30,102 | -239,596 |
| Canada | 254,243 | 0 | -254,243 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Germany | 4,983,219 |
| China | 2,007,650 |
| Austria | 1,955,996 |
| Italy | 1,332,631 |
| Slovenia | 1,021,781 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Germany | 3,124,011 | 1,859,208 | -1,264,803 |
| China | 1,030,537 | 977,113 | -53,424 |
| Austria | 1,279,681 | 676,315 | -603,366 |
| Italy | 683,313 | 649,318 | -33,995 |
| Slovenia | 874,442 | 147,339 | -727,103 |
| Sweden | 0 | 316,289 | +316,289 |
| Finland | 265,810 | 22,570 | -243,240 |
| Canada | 261,198 | 12,849 | -248,349 |
| France | 141,324 | 89,127 | -52,197 |
| Taiwan | 174,515 | 10,636 | -163,879 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 7 |
| Essex | 6 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 5 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 5 |
| Northern Ireland | 5 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 4 | 4 | +0 |
| Essex | 5 | 2 | -3 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 5 | 3 | -2 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 5 | 3 | -2 |
| Northern Ireland | 2 | 4 | +2 |
| Devon | 3 | 3 | +0 |
| Greater Manchester | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Suffolk | 3 | 2 | -1 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 2 | 1 | -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) | 10,332,507 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 2,373,872 |
| Other | 626,354 |
| Air transport | 415,029 |
| Road transport | 17,551 |
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) | 6,485,098 | 3,847,409 | -2,637,689 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,475,209 | 898,663 | -576,546 |
| Other | 29,446 | 596,908 | +567,462 |
| Air transport | 261,344 | 153,685 | -107,659 |
| Road transport | 2,333 | 15,218 | +12,885 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover | 5,591,636 |
| Eurotunnel | 1,566,379 |
| Immingham Docks | 1,097,552 |
| Southampton | 1,054,141 |
| Felixstowe | 926,305 |
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 | 3,252,790 | 2,338,846 | -913,944 |
| Eurotunnel | 1,444,654 | 121,725 | -1,322,929 |
| Immingham Docks | 506,116 | 591,436 | +85,320 |
| Southampton | 774,206 | 279,935 | -494,271 |
| Felixstowe | 698,876 | 227,429 | -471,447 |
| 000 | 29,446 | 596,908 | +567,462 |
| London Gateway Port | 77,192 | 389,763 | +312,571 |
| Killingholme | 291,020 | 151,998 | -139,022 |
| Tyne | 0 | 316,289 | +316,289 |
| London | 244,428 | 55,808 | -188,620 |
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 | 29 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 21 |
| Repair and installation of machinery and equipment | 10 |
| Manufacture of machinery and equipment n.e.c. | 9 |
| Other manufacturing | 9 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 19 |
| 2025-11 | 17 |
| 2025-10 | 16 |
| 2025-09 | 21 |
| 2025-08 | 12 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 49 |
| 0-1m | 21 |
| 15m-54m | 11 |
| 54m+ | 11 |
| Other | 4 |
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 | 286,355 |
| United States | 220,600 |
| New Zealand | 180,200 |
| Lithuania | 144,958 |
| Canada | 105,190 |
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 | 261,968 | 24,387 | -237,581 |
| United States | 217,000 | 3,600 | -213,400 |
| New Zealand | 0 | 180,200 | +180,200 |
| Lithuania | 52,898 | 92,060 | +39,162 |
| Canada | 81,625 | 23,565 | -58,060 |
| Estonia | 68,500 | 0 | -68,500 |
| Italy | 26,478 | 38,154 | +11,676 |
| Austria | 29,819 | 34,154 | +4,335 |
| South Africa | 43,203 | 17,745 | -25,458 |
| Germany | 17,081 | 33,614 | +16,533 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| XI | 2,876 |
| Ireland | 939 |
| Italy | 336 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| XI | 2,876 | 0 | -2,876 |
| Ireland | 939 | 0 | -939 |
| Italy | 336 | 0 | -336 |
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) | 599,172 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 500,665 |
| Air transport | 341,252 |
| Other | 7,799 |
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) | 372,583 | 226,589 | -145,994 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 308,366 | 192,299 | -116,067 |
| Air transport | 282,031 | 59,221 | -222,810 |
| Other | 7,799 | 0 | -7,799 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 350,118 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 263,498 |
| London Gateway Port | 241,148 |
| Liverpool Docks | 198,416 |
| Felixstowe | 96,162 |
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 | 186,204 | 163,914 | -22,290 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 240,654 | 22,844 | -217,810 |
| London Gateway Port | 43,203 | 197,945 | +154,742 |
| Liverpool Docks | 198,416 | 0 | -198,416 |
| Felixstowe | 96,162 | 0 | -96,162 |
| Harwich | 68,500 | 0 | -68,500 |
| East Midlands Airport | 30,799 | 30,377 | -422 |
| Holyhead | 43,901 | 17,261 | -26,640 |
| Southampton | 28,883 | 27,574 | -1,309 |
| Immingham Docks | 13,005 | 4,109 | -8,896 |
Quick facts
HS code: 846596
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Machines used to split, slice, or pare wood into smaller pieces