Import/export HS code 846711: Rotary hand tools
Tools like drills and grinders that rotate for cutting or polishing
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Belgium | 6,681,386 |
| Germany | 4,798,462 |
| France | 4,206,372 |
| United States | 2,992,036 |
| China | 2,819,717 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Belgium | 3,295,434 | 3,385,952 | +90,518 |
| Germany | 1,370,239 | 3,428,223 | +2,057,984 |
| France | 1,702,364 | 2,504,008 | +801,644 |
| United States | 1,738,664 | 1,253,372 | -485,292 |
| China | 1,598,701 | 1,221,016 | -377,685 |
| Taiwan | 998,732 | 782,394 | -216,338 |
| Netherlands | 952,450 | 827,523 | -124,927 |
| Italy | 742,318 | 669,420 | -72,898 |
| Canada | 316,384 | 392,869 | +76,485 |
| Poland | 372,409 | 101,068 | -271,341 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Taiwan | 4,899,598 |
| Germany | 4,898,324 |
| United States | 4,834,422 |
| China | 3,683,304 |
| France | 2,604,407 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Taiwan | 2,607,182 | 2,292,416 | -314,766 |
| Germany | 1,275,599 | 3,622,725 | +2,347,126 |
| United States | 2,892,491 | 1,941,931 | -950,560 |
| China | 2,212,882 | 1,470,422 | -742,460 |
| France | 961,171 | 1,643,236 | +682,065 |
| Hungary | 890,142 | 927,272 | +37,130 |
| Italy | 811,500 | 793,299 | -18,201 |
| Sweden | 687,657 | 572,958 | -114,699 |
| Canada | 300,779 | 392,914 | +92,135 |
| United Kingdom | 401,986 | 266,293 | -135,693 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| West Midlands | 27 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 24 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 20 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 19 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Midlands | 17 | 20 | +3 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 13 | 17 | +4 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 17 | 15 | -2 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 12 | 13 | +1 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 15 | 8 | -7 |
| North Eastern Scotland | 11 | 8 | -3 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 10 | 12 | +2 |
| Inner London - West | 11 | 8 | -3 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 9 | 11 | +2 |
| Greater Manchester | 11 | 7 | -4 |
Import volume by transport
What this shows: Import value by transport mode used to bring goods into the UK.
Top 5 values
| Transport | £ |
|---|---|
| Air transport | 15,404,586 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 10,413,674 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 4,264,501 |
| Other | 585,969 |
| Road transport | 10,993 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air transport | 6,371,219 | 9,033,367 | +2,662,148 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 6,004,436 | 4,409,238 | -1,595,198 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 2,403,785 | 1,860,716 | -543,069 |
| Other | 158,614 | 427,355 | +268,741 |
| Road transport | 6,400 | 4,593 | -1,807 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| East Midlands Airport | 8,726,108 |
| London Gateway Port | 4,347,438 |
| Southampton | 2,550,736 |
| Birmingham Airport | 2,221,125 |
| Felixstowe | 2,054,566 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| East Midlands Airport | 2,992,842 | 5,733,266 | +2,740,424 |
| London Gateway Port | 2,140,298 | 2,207,140 | +66,842 |
| Southampton | 1,570,290 | 980,446 | -589,844 |
| Birmingham Airport | 1,075,333 | 1,145,792 | +70,459 |
| Felixstowe | 1,298,935 | 755,631 | -543,304 |
| London Stansted Airport | 912,493 | 1,056,627 | +144,134 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 929,867 | 556,649 | -373,218 |
| Dover | 774,134 | 461,166 | -312,968 |
| Eurotunnel | 666,476 | 509,912 | -156,564 |
| Thamesport | 765,886 | 352,022 | -413,864 |
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 | 125 |
| Manufacture of fabricated metal products, except machinery and equipment | 40 |
| Manufacture of machinery and equipment n.e.c. | 35 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 30 |
| Office administrative, office support and other business support activities | 29 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 63 |
| 2025-11 | 70 |
| 2025-10 | 71 |
| 2025-09 | 60 |
| 2025-08 | 71 |
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 | 166 |
| 54m+ | 122 |
| 0-1m | 47 |
| 15m-54m | 37 |
| Other | 30 |
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 | 2,521,975 |
| Netherlands | 1,388,550 |
| France | 1,153,370 |
| South Korea | 1,142,687 |
| China | 1,025,836 |
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 | 1,640,906 | 881,069 | -759,837 |
| Netherlands | 810,680 | 577,870 | -232,810 |
| France | 881,274 | 272,096 | -609,178 |
| South Korea | 691,809 | 450,878 | -240,931 |
| China | 364,638 | 661,198 | +296,560 |
| Norway | 490,507 | 387,716 | -102,791 |
| Saudi Arabia | 722,416 | 56,757 | -665,659 |
| Ireland | 311,992 | 383,687 | +71,695 |
| Spain | 134,915 | 554,786 | +419,871 |
| Italy | 365,988 | 257,870 | -108,118 |
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 | 149,162 |
| China | 34,643 |
| Hungary | 13,518 |
| Germany | 6,222 |
| Taiwan | 5,515 |
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 | 78,141 | 71,021 | -7,120 |
| China | 24,790 | 9,853 | -14,937 |
| Hungary | 7,959 | 5,559 | -2,400 |
| Germany | 3,749 | 2,473 | -1,276 |
| Taiwan | 4,012 | 1,503 | -2,509 |
| Finland | 3,046 | 443 | -2,603 |
| Italy | 0 | 2,873 | +2,873 |
| France | 2,011 | 0 | -2,011 |
| Netherlands | 384 | 0 | -384 |
| Indonesia | 0 | 107 | +107 |
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 | 9,888,409 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 3,285,425 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 3,246,249 |
| Other | 226,919 |
| Road transport | 6,712 |
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 | 5,163,840 | 4,724,569 | -439,271 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 1,991,891 | 1,293,534 | -698,357 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 2,571,964 | 674,285 | -1,897,679 |
| Other | 128,308 | 98,611 | -29,697 |
| Road transport | 6,712 | 0 | -6,712 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| London Heathrow Airport | 4,181,354 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 2,637,563 |
| East Midlands Airport | 2,058,934 |
| ZLC | 1,598,431 |
| Birmingham Airport | 1,147,244 |
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 | 2,276,243 | 1,905,111 | -371,132 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 1,648,226 | 989,337 | -658,889 |
| East Midlands Airport | 1,040,418 | 1,018,516 | -21,902 |
| ZLC | 773,913 | 824,518 | +50,605 |
| Birmingham Airport | 700,484 | 446,760 | -253,724 |
| Southampton | 834,446 | 154,906 | -679,540 |
| London Gateway Port | 564,169 | 260,874 | -303,295 |
| Immingham Docks | 298,400 | 143,975 | -154,425 |
| Grangemouth Docks | 378,970 | 53,972 | -324,998 |
| Manchester Airport | 163,559 | 217,073 | +53,514 |
Related HS codes
What this shows: Sibling or child HS codes in the same classification branch.
Quick facts
HS code: 846711
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Tools like drills and grinders that rotate for cutting or polishing