Import/export HS code 846630: Dividing heads and special machine attachments
Used for precise positioning and dividing tasks in machining
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Japan | 6,390,338 |
| Germany | 3,778,386 |
| India | 1,671,157 |
| Italy | 1,383,577 |
| Taiwan | 1,029,449 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Japan | 3,201,278 | 3,189,060 | -12,218 |
| Germany | 1,643,381 | 2,135,005 | +491,624 |
| India | 504,464 | 1,166,693 | +662,229 |
| Italy | 699,938 | 683,639 | -16,299 |
| Taiwan | 616,662 | 412,787 | -203,875 |
| United States | 391,446 | 468,240 | +76,794 |
| France | 256,889 | 478,605 | +221,716 |
| Switzerland | 329,510 | 393,069 | +63,559 |
| Sweden | 188,266 | 433,208 | +244,942 |
| China | 285,269 | 152,760 | -132,509 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Japan | 6,772,964 |
| Germany | 3,244,898 |
| India | 1,628,233 |
| Italy | 1,251,659 |
| Taiwan | 1,046,762 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Japan | 3,390,585 | 3,382,379 | -8,206 |
| Germany | 1,565,797 | 1,679,101 | +113,304 |
| India | 457,924 | 1,170,309 | +712,385 |
| Italy | 669,754 | 581,905 | -87,849 |
| Taiwan | 646,489 | 400,273 | -246,216 |
| United States | 454,362 | 450,880 | -3,482 |
| China | 471,840 | 326,659 | -145,181 |
| Switzerland | 303,985 | 390,560 | +86,575 |
| Sweden | 207,180 | 432,220 | +225,040 |
| France | 258,411 | 378,165 | +119,754 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 27 |
| West Midlands | 27 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 22 |
| West Yorkshire | 19 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 17 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 19 | 20 | +1 |
| West Midlands | 18 | 19 | +1 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 13 | 15 | +2 |
| West Yorkshire | 15 | 11 | -4 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 11 | 12 | +1 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 11 | 12 | +1 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 13 | 11 | -2 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 10 | 10 | +0 |
| Greater Manchester | 11 | 9 | -2 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 10 | 9 | -1 |
Import volume by transport
What this shows: Import value by transport mode used to bring goods into the UK.
Top 5 values
| Transport | £ |
|---|---|
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 8,467,951 |
| Air transport | 8,155,572 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 2,873,320 |
| Road transport | 192,594 |
| Other | 23,184 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 4,440,272 | 4,027,679 | -412,593 |
| Air transport | 3,533,628 | 4,621,944 | +1,088,316 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 1,168,820 | 1,704,500 | +535,680 |
| Road transport | 121,515 | 71,079 | -50,436 |
| Other | 4,587 | 18,597 | +14,010 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Southampton | 4,182,780 |
| East Midlands Airport | 3,305,829 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 2,042,398 |
| Felixstowe | 1,978,582 |
| Birmingham Airport | 1,371,587 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Southampton | 2,120,006 | 2,062,774 | -57,232 |
| East Midlands Airport | 1,428,537 | 1,877,292 | +448,755 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 1,008,428 | 1,033,970 | +25,542 |
| Felixstowe | 1,182,128 | 796,454 | -385,674 |
| Birmingham Airport | 482,869 | 888,718 | +405,849 |
| Dover | 495,358 | 833,221 | +337,863 |
| Eurotunnel | 518,646 | 587,673 | +69,027 |
| London Stansted Airport | 407,007 | 392,282 | -14,725 |
| London Gateway Port | 293,105 | 467,849 | +174,744 |
| Immingham Docks | 247,869 | 483,368 | +235,499 |
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 | 88 |
| Manufacture of machinery and equipment n.e.c. | 61 |
| Manufacture of fabricated metal products, except machinery and equipment | 57 |
| Other manufacturing | 23 |
| Repair and installation of machinery and equipment | 21 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-04 | 39 |
| 2026-03 | 54 |
| 2026-02 | 44 |
| 2026-01 | 50 |
| 2025-12 | 45 |
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 | 147 |
| 54m+ | 117 |
| 15m-54m | 42 |
| 0-1m | 27 |
| Other | 21 |
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 | 5,473,922 |
| Turkey | 2,042,856 |
| China | 1,965,910 |
| Italy | 1,458,521 |
| France | 1,434,001 |
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 | 3,515,791 | 1,958,131 | -1,557,660 |
| Turkey | 487,284 | 1,555,572 | +1,068,288 |
| China | 604,904 | 1,361,006 | +756,102 |
| Italy | 822,880 | 635,641 | -187,239 |
| France | 488,413 | 945,588 | +457,175 |
| Switzerland | 688,533 | 647,800 | -40,733 |
| Germany | 879,521 | 449,582 | -429,939 |
| Japan | 113,991 | 1,189,208 | +1,075,217 |
| Belgium | 650,002 | 390,128 | -259,874 |
| Mexico | 570,273 | 347,903 | -222,370 |
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 | 1,206 |
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 | 410 | 796 | +386 |
Export volume by transport
What this shows: Export value by transport mode used to ship goods from the UK.
Top 5 values
| Transport | £ |
|---|---|
| Air transport | 11,194,507 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 8,324,723 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 3,965,315 |
| Road transport | 2,005 |
| Other | 1,206 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air transport | 4,899,970 | 6,294,537 | +1,394,567 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 5,177,490 | 3,147,233 | -2,030,257 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,126,459 | 2,838,856 | +1,712,397 |
| Road transport | 2,005 | 0 | -2,005 |
| Other | 410 | 796 | +386 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| London Heathrow Airport | 6,741,971 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 6,626,239 |
| Southampton | 2,202,800 |
| East Midlands Airport | 1,979,716 |
| ZLC | 1,196,817 |
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 Heathrow Airport | 2,813,178 | 3,928,793 | +1,115,615 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 3,856,545 | 2,769,694 | -1,086,851 |
| Southampton | 196,085 | 2,006,715 | +1,810,630 |
| East Midlands Airport | 942,690 | 1,037,026 | +94,336 |
| ZLC | 585,034 | 611,783 | +26,749 |
| London Gateway Port | 870,820 | 46,646 | -824,174 |
| Felixstowe | 5,000 | 745,587 | +740,587 |
| Manchester Airport | 272,942 | 260,835 | -12,107 |
| Harwich | 501,075 | 0 | -501,075 |
| Immingham Docks | 197,043 | 179,919 | -17,124 |
Quick facts
HS code: 846630
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Used for precise positioning and dividing tasks in machining