Import/export HS code 846596: Splitting, slicing, or paring machines for wood
Machines used to split, slice, or pare wood into smaller pieces
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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 | 6,514,645 |
| China | 1,986,369 |
| Austria | 1,757,883 |
| Italy | 1,441,773 |
| Slovenia | 1,165,128 |
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 | 3,706,744 | 2,807,901 | -898,843 |
| China | 1,022,260 | 964,109 | -58,151 |
| Austria | 1,207,463 | 550,420 | -657,043 |
| Italy | 576,782 | 864,991 | +288,209 |
| Slovenia | 827,117 | 338,011 | -489,106 |
| France | 309,354 | 184,616 | -124,738 |
| Sweden | 22,667 | 370,740 | +348,073 |
| Netherlands | 274,250 | 66,714 | -207,536 |
| Finland | 267,769 | 34,048 | -233,721 |
| Denmark | 97,221 | 89,824 | -7,397 |
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 | 6,134,811 |
| China | 2,151,782 |
| Austria | 1,989,745 |
| Italy | 1,344,210 |
| Slovenia | 1,165,128 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Germany | 3,397,654 | 2,737,157 | -660,497 |
| China | 1,114,241 | 1,037,541 | -76,700 |
| Austria | 1,175,116 | 814,629 | -360,487 |
| Italy | 641,536 | 702,674 | +61,138 |
| Slovenia | 827,117 | 338,011 | -489,106 |
| Sweden | 0 | 316,289 | +316,289 |
| Finland | 265,810 | 22,570 | -243,240 |
| France | 138,755 | 99,745 | -39,010 |
| Canada | 186,015 | 12,849 | -173,166 |
| Taiwan | 136,716 | 10,636 | -126,080 |
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 |
| Kent | 5 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 5 |
| West Midlands | 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 | 2 | 5 | +3 |
| Essex | 5 | 2 | -3 |
| Kent | 2 | 5 | +3 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 5 | 3 | -2 |
| West Midlands | 3 | 3 | +0 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 3 | 2 | -1 |
| Devon | 3 | 4 | +1 |
| Greater Manchester | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 4 | 3 | -1 |
| Northern Ireland | 1 | 4 | +3 |
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) | 11,632,656 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 2,370,118 |
| Other | 797,271 |
| Air transport | 478,409 |
| Road transport | 20,369 |
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) | 6,551,526 | 5,081,130 | -1,470,396 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,437,275 | 932,843 | -504,432 |
| Other | 577,611 | 219,660 | -357,951 |
| Air transport | 282,108 | 196,301 | -85,807 |
| Road transport | 2,333 | 18,036 | +15,703 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover | 6,365,544 |
| Eurotunnel | 1,792,154 |
| Immingham Docks | 1,212,924 |
| Felixstowe | 1,126,218 |
| Southampton | 1,003,423 |
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 | 3,331,138 | 3,034,406 | -296,732 |
| Eurotunnel | 1,364,950 | 427,204 | -937,746 |
| Immingham Docks | 598,782 | 614,142 | +15,360 |
| Felixstowe | 679,185 | 447,033 | -232,152 |
| Southampton | 737,295 | 266,128 | -471,167 |
| 000 | 577,611 | 219,660 | -357,951 |
| London Gateway Port | 97,030 | 391,518 | +294,488 |
| Killingholme | 235,326 | 178,846 | -56,480 |
| Tyne | 0 | 316,289 | +316,289 |
| London | 260,040 | 31,893 | -228,147 |
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 | 23 |
| Manufacture of machinery and equipment n.e.c. | 10 |
| Other manufacturing | 10 |
| Repair and installation of machinery and equipment | 9 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-04 | 14 |
| 2026-03 | 16 |
| 2026-02 | 12 |
| 2026-01 | 19 |
| 2025-12 | 14 |
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 | 51 |
| 0-1m | 24 |
| 15m-54m | 13 |
| 54m+ | 12 |
| 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 | 309,874 |
| 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 | 255,106 | 54,768 | -200,338 |
| United States | 217,000 | 3,600 | -213,400 |
| New Zealand | 0 | 180,200 | +180,200 |
| Lithuania | 144,958 | 0 | -144,958 |
| Canada | 101,620 | 3,570 | -98,050 |
| Germany | 20,695 | 76,037 | +55,342 |
| Italy | 26,478 | 45,142 | +18,664 |
| Estonia | 68,500 | 1,000 | -67,500 |
| Austria | 29,819 | 34,154 | +4,335 |
| South Africa | 32,253 | 17,745 | -14,508 |
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 | 3,160 |
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 | 284 | -2,592 |
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) | 610,057 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 538,706 |
| Air transport | 349,125 |
| Other | 6,808 |
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) | 402,176 | 207,881 | -194,295 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 332,112 | 206,594 | -125,518 |
| Air transport | 275,627 | 73,498 | -202,129 |
| Other | 6,524 | 284 | -6,240 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 450,866 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 266,684 |
| London Gateway Port | 230,198 |
| Liverpool Docks | 198,416 |
| Harwich | 68,500 |
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 | 278,264 | 172,602 | -105,662 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 237,000 | 29,684 | -207,316 |
| London Gateway Port | 32,253 | 197,945 | +165,692 |
| Liverpool Docks | 198,416 | 0 | -198,416 |
| Harwich | 68,500 | 0 | -68,500 |
| East Midlands Airport | 35,337 | 31,814 | -3,523 |
| Holyhead | 42,037 | 22,409 | -19,628 |
| Southampton | 48,878 | 7,579 | -41,299 |
| Felixstowe | 46,646 | 0 | -46,646 |
| 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