Import/export HS code 846789: Various hand tools
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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 | £ |
|---|---|
| China | 61,989,408 |
| Germany | 37,661,687 |
| France | 20,645,364 |
| United States | 14,431,210 |
| Sweden | 8,177,073 |
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 | 31,339,214 | 30,650,194 | -689,020 |
| Germany | 18,458,334 | 19,203,353 | +745,019 |
| France | 9,386,781 | 11,258,583 | +1,871,802 |
| United States | 9,321,197 | 5,110,013 | -4,211,184 |
| Sweden | 3,870,774 | 4,306,299 | +435,525 |
| Netherlands | 3,411,808 | 4,714,818 | +1,303,010 |
| Austria | 1,412,834 | 3,581,780 | +2,168,946 |
| Denmark | 3,002,962 | 1,928,531 | -1,074,431 |
| Italy | 1,698,788 | 1,840,258 | +141,470 |
| Ireland | 1,116,673 | 2,021,149 | +904,476 |
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 | 62,893,038 |
| Germany | 38,512,687 |
| United States | 21,224,122 |
| France | 19,011,451 |
| Sweden | 5,791,010 |
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 | 33,045,018 | 29,848,020 | -3,196,998 |
| Germany | 19,208,875 | 19,303,812 | +94,937 |
| United States | 11,994,735 | 9,229,387 | -2,765,348 |
| France | 8,583,049 | 10,428,402 | +1,845,353 |
| Sweden | 2,872,800 | 2,918,210 | +45,410 |
| Japan | 1,980,456 | 2,971,777 | +991,321 |
| Netherlands | 1,796,907 | 3,130,376 | +1,333,469 |
| Italy | 2,029,921 | 1,788,947 | -240,974 |
| Austria | 872,892 | 2,776,839 | +1,903,947 |
| United Kingdom | 1,027,221 | 2,208,957 | +1,181,736 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| West Midlands | 37 |
| Inner London - West | 34 |
| North Eastern Scotland | 32 |
| Greater Manchester | 28 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 25 |
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 | 28 | 24 | -4 |
| Inner London - West | 22 | 22 | +0 |
| North Eastern Scotland | 21 | 24 | +3 |
| Greater Manchester | 16 | 19 | +3 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 19 | 14 | -5 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 21 | 19 | -2 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 19 | 19 | +0 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 16 | 12 | -4 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 16 | 19 | +3 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 14 | 13 | -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) | 78,222,294 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 76,858,796 |
| Air transport | 23,992,987 |
| Other | 3,486,068 |
| Road transport | 109,778 |
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) | 36,189,613 | 42,032,681 | +5,843,068 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 41,029,023 | 35,829,773 | -5,199,250 |
| Air transport | 11,406,523 | 12,586,464 | +1,179,941 |
| Other | 2,408,081 | 1,077,987 | -1,330,094 |
| Road transport | 23,072 | 86,706 | +63,634 |
| Rail transport | 0 | 51,094 | +51,094 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Felixstowe | 33,478,938 |
| Dover | 32,675,430 |
| Eurotunnel | 27,727,328 |
| Southampton | 21,999,906 |
| London Gateway Port | 13,740,057 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Felixstowe | 20,668,631 | 12,810,307 | -7,858,324 |
| Dover | 15,093,559 | 17,581,871 | +2,488,312 |
| Eurotunnel | 12,261,589 | 15,465,739 | +3,204,150 |
| Southampton | 11,466,279 | 10,533,627 | -932,652 |
| London Gateway Port | 3,842,777 | 9,897,280 | +6,054,503 |
| Immingham Docks | 4,444,429 | 4,502,491 | +58,062 |
| Birmingham Airport | 3,735,019 | 4,249,744 | +514,725 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 1,982,077 | 2,131,424 | +149,347 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 2,006,829 | 1,904,815 | -102,014 |
| 000 | 2,408,081 | 1,077,987 | -1,330,094 |
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 | 173 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 66 |
| Manufacture of machinery and equipment n.e.c. | 58 |
| Office administrative, office support and other business support activities | 40 |
| Repair and installation of machinery and equipment | 38 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-04 | 110 |
| 2026-03 | 118 |
| 2026-02 | 93 |
| 2026-01 | 93 |
| 2025-12 | 92 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| ANDREAS STIHL LIMITED | 124 |
| HUSQVARNA UK LIMITED | 121 |
| AIM TOOLS LTD | 120 |
| DRAPER TOOLS LIMITED | 114 |
| LOKRING EUROPE LIMITED | 104 |
| STIGA LTD | 93 |
| HORIZON UTILITY SUPPLIES LIMITED | 93 |
| ITW LIMITED | 90 |
| SENKO ADVANCED COMPONENTS (EURO) LIMITED | 88 |
| MONSTER GROUP (UK) LIMITED | 88 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 236 |
| 54m+ | 192 |
| 15m-54m | 76 |
| 0-1m | 71 |
| Other | 47 |
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 | 12,867,189 |
| Denmark | 4,444,398 |
| United States | 4,046,970 |
| United Arab Emirates | 3,803,477 |
| Netherlands | 3,654,229 |
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 | 7,064,535 | 5,802,654 | -1,261,881 |
| Denmark | 2,067,914 | 2,376,484 | +308,570 |
| United States | 1,875,773 | 2,171,197 | +295,424 |
| United Arab Emirates | 2,284,100 | 1,519,377 | -764,723 |
| Netherlands | 1,925,931 | 1,728,298 | -197,633 |
| France | 1,635,861 | 1,750,488 | +114,627 |
| Norway | 2,101,832 | 949,779 | -1,152,053 |
| Belgium | 1,254,932 | 1,788,376 | +533,444 |
| China | 2,008,592 | 1,005,675 | -1,002,917 |
| Germany | 1,337,387 | 1,560,699 | +223,312 |
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 | 2,644,781 |
| XI | 1,123,632 |
| Ireland | 168,922 |
| Japan | 62,233 |
| Italy | 41,815 |
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 | 936,404 | 1,708,377 | +771,973 |
| XI | 979,771 | 143,861 | -835,910 |
| Ireland | 105,895 | 63,027 | -42,868 |
| Japan | 20,335 | 41,898 | +21,563 |
| Italy | 21,121 | 20,694 | -427 |
| Germany | 17,696 | 19,806 | +2,110 |
| United States | 21,863 | 6,412 | -15,451 |
| Sweden | 3,494 | 7,059 | +3,565 |
| Netherlands | 507 | 5,062 | +4,555 |
| France | 2,211 | 1,673 | -538 |
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) | 29,959,720 |
| Air transport | 22,231,920 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 13,077,133 |
| Other | 4,998,368 |
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) | 16,405,196 | 13,554,524 | -2,850,672 |
| Air transport | 12,755,056 | 9,476,864 | -3,278,192 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 6,733,201 | 6,343,932 | -389,269 |
| Other | 2,440,566 | 2,557,802 | +117,236 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 12,292,803 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 9,061,808 |
| London Gateway Port | 6,009,337 |
| Immingham Docks | 5,934,506 |
| Liverpool Docks | 5,066,731 |
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 | 5,826,794 | 6,466,009 | +639,215 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 5,132,287 | 3,929,521 | -1,202,766 |
| London Gateway Port | 3,464,731 | 2,544,606 | -920,125 |
| Immingham Docks | 3,421,607 | 2,512,899 | -908,708 |
| Liverpool Docks | 3,772,393 | 1,294,338 | -2,478,055 |
| 000 | 2,440,566 | 2,557,802 | +117,236 |
| Holyhead | 1,894,799 | 2,320,124 | +425,325 |
| East Midlands Airport | 2,294,563 | 1,767,579 | -526,984 |
| ZLC | 1,652,337 | 1,682,141 | +29,804 |
| Manchester Airport | 1,538,398 | 432,406 | -1,105,992 |
Quick facts
HS code: 846789
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Includes a variety of handheld tools for different uses