Import/export HS code 847529: Various glass-working machines
Other machines used for working with glass, not specified elsewhere
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 | 41,957,273 |
| Sweden | 14,880,011 |
| Italy | 7,892,879 |
| Finland | 5,804,931 |
| China | 3,997,864 |
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 | 18,756,236 | 23,201,037 | +4,444,801 |
| Sweden | 300,743 | 14,579,268 | +14,278,525 |
| Italy | 14,509 | 7,878,370 | +7,863,861 |
| Finland | 1,835,811 | 3,969,120 | +2,133,309 |
| China | 3,199,631 | 798,233 | -2,401,398 |
| Australia | 0 | 3,315,642 | +3,315,642 |
| Spain | 986,055 | 6,146 | -979,909 |
| Germany | 617,693 | 208,822 | -408,871 |
| Taiwan | 417,383 | 0 | -417,383 |
| United States | 275,232 | 97,545 | -177,687 |
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 | 45,651,573 |
| Sweden | 14,721,444 |
| Italy | 7,786,450 |
| Finland | 5,798,973 |
| China | 4,015,543 |
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 | 18,977,075 | 26,674,498 | +7,697,423 |
| Sweden | 238,424 | 14,483,020 | +14,244,596 |
| Italy | 0 | 7,786,450 | +7,786,450 |
| Finland | 1,829,853 | 3,969,120 | +2,139,267 |
| China | 3,211,092 | 804,451 | -2,406,641 |
| Spain | 981,610 | 0 | -981,610 |
| Germany | 627,628 | 169,126 | -458,502 |
| United States | 322,280 | 189,258 | -133,022 |
| Taiwan | 417,383 | 0 | -417,383 |
| Portugal | 0 | 148,981 | +148,981 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| West Yorkshire | 6 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 3 |
| Cambridgeshire and Peterborough | 2 |
| Inner London - West | 2 |
| Merseyside | 2 |
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 Yorkshire | 4 | 4 | +0 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 2 | 3 | +1 |
| Cambridgeshire and Peterborough | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Inner London - West | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| Merseyside | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Northern Ireland | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| Outer London - South | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| West Midlands | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 0 | 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Air transport | 43,962,229 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 30,124,102 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 4,944,285 |
| Other | 2,185,259 |
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 | 17,691,752 | 26,270,477 | +8,578,725 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 3,494,853 | 26,629,249 | +23,134,396 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 4,051,402 | 892,883 | -3,158,519 |
| Other | 1,555,807 | 629,452 | -926,355 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Manchester Airport | 41,136,157 |
| Immingham Docks | 25,966,540 |
| 000 | 2,185,259 |
| 499 | 1,963,036 |
| Liverpool Docks | 1,405,568 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manchester Airport | 17,199,398 | 23,936,759 | +6,737,361 |
| Immingham Docks | 1,722,216 | 24,244,324 | +22,522,108 |
| 000 | 1,555,807 | 629,452 | -926,355 |
| 499 | 0 | 1,963,036 | +1,963,036 |
| Liverpool Docks | 1,405,568 | 0 | -1,405,568 |
| Eurotunnel | 0 | 1,383,777 | +1,383,777 |
| London | 840,777 | 452,874 | -387,903 |
| Felixstowe | 1,247,462 | 11,489 | -1,235,973 |
| London Gateway Port | 339,012 | 840,826 | +501,814 |
| Dover | 690,111 | 456,215 | -233,896 |
Importer companies by SIC division
What this shows: Industry breakdown (SIC divisions) of importing companies.
Top 5 values
| SIC | Companies |
|---|---|
| Manufacture of other non-metallic mineral products | 14 |
| Activities of head offices; management consultancy activities | 5 |
| Manufacture of machinery and equipment n.e.c. | 3 |
| Other manufacturing | 3 |
| Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 3 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-04 | 6 |
| 2026-03 | 6 |
| 2026-02 | 3 |
| 2026-01 | 5 |
| 2025-12 | 6 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| SUMITOMO ELECTRIC EUROPE LIMITED | 110 |
| WORLD PRECISION INSTRUMENTS LIMITED | 74 |
| NGF EUROPE LIMITED | 41 |
| ARDAGH GLASS LIMITED | 36 |
| UNILAM MACHINERY LIMITED | 33 |
| ENCIRC LIMITED | 13 |
| VERALLIA UK LIMITED | 11 |
| O-I GLASS LIMITED | 11 |
| LINTON & CO. (ENGINEERING) LIMITED | 9 |
| THORLABS LIMITED | 9 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 54m+ | 15 |
| 1m-15m | 12 |
| 0-1m | 4 |
| 15m-54m | 4 |
| Other | 3 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Japan | 32,749,511 |
| United States | 4,180,004 |
| Turkey | 3,356,757 |
| Italy | 2,149,739 |
| France | 1,998,930 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Japan | 12,903,149 | 19,846,362 | +6,943,213 |
| United States | 2,780,527 | 1,399,477 | -1,381,050 |
| Turkey | 2,469,032 | 887,725 | -1,581,307 |
| Italy | 1,586,484 | 563,255 | -1,023,229 |
| France | 1,430,770 | 568,160 | -862,610 |
| Germany | 1,088,044 | 740,600 | -347,444 |
| Spain | 855,682 | 798,311 | -57,371 |
| Portugal | 780,202 | 219,610 | -560,592 |
| Indonesia | 29,546 | 900,088 | +870,542 |
| Poland | 351,510 | 508,817 | +157,307 |
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 | 36,689,272 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 16,696,006 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 8,958,286 |
| Road transport | 7,543 |
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 | 14,889,587 | 21,799,685 | +6,910,098 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 10,701,026 | 5,994,980 | -4,706,046 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 4,610,007 | 4,348,279 | -261,728 |
| Road transport | 7,543 | 0 | -7,543 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| London Heathrow Airport | 21,468,801 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 15,237,968 |
| Manchester Airport | 12,779,154 |
| London Gateway Port | 4,569,317 |
| Southampton | 3,382,756 |
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 | 12,858,454 | 8,610,347 | -4,248,107 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 9,862,621 | 5,375,347 | -4,487,274 |
| Manchester Airport | 1,133,374 | 11,645,780 | +10,512,406 |
| London Gateway Port | 3,632,211 | 937,106 | -2,695,105 |
| Southampton | 251,733 | 3,131,023 | +2,879,290 |
| East Midlands Airport | 795,097 | 1,165,473 | +370,376 |
| Dover | 508,181 | 269,743 | -238,438 |
| Felixstowe | 529,638 | 235,596 | -294,042 |
| Liverpool Docks | 195,279 | 88,504 | -106,775 |
| London Stansted Airport | 80,725 | 134,764 | +54,039 |
Quick facts
HS code: 847529
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Other machines used for working with glass, not specified elsewhere