Import/export HS code 847590: Parts for glass-working machines
Spare parts for machines used in glass assembly or manufacturing
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 | 11,816,429 |
| Germany | 10,099,645 |
| Finland | 5,126,804 |
| United States | 4,855,871 |
| Sweden | 4,451,771 |
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 | 6,873,397 | 4,943,032 | -1,930,365 |
| Germany | 6,138,661 | 3,960,984 | -2,177,677 |
| Finland | 3,932,674 | 1,194,130 | -2,738,544 |
| United States | 2,683,846 | 2,172,025 | -511,821 |
| Sweden | 2,365,759 | 2,086,012 | -279,747 |
| France | 1,949,150 | 2,197,314 | +248,164 |
| Luxembourg | 1,551,267 | 1,100,859 | -450,408 |
| Italy | 792,433 | 1,621,572 | +829,139 |
| Spain | 357,441 | 668,956 | +311,515 |
| Poland | 591,599 | 214,864 | -376,735 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Belgium | 15,178,504 |
| United States | 6,476,695 |
| Germany | 5,854,340 |
| Finland | 5,023,012 |
| Sweden | 4,488,248 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Belgium | 8,433,075 | 6,745,429 | -1,687,646 |
| United States | 3,065,342 | 3,411,353 | +346,011 |
| Germany | 4,357,661 | 1,496,679 | -2,860,982 |
| Finland | 3,861,543 | 1,161,469 | -2,700,074 |
| Sweden | 2,366,084 | 2,122,164 | -243,920 |
| Italy | 716,307 | 1,595,532 | +879,225 |
| France | 789,895 | 1,199,423 | +409,528 |
| Malaysia | 611,344 | 1,235,850 | +624,506 |
| Czechia | 794,836 | 116,617 | -678,219 |
| Spain | 250,523 | 550,499 | +299,976 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Merseyside | 11 |
| West Yorkshire | 10 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 8 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 6 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 6 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Merseyside | 9 | 9 | +0 |
| West Yorkshire | 7 | 8 | +1 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 6 | 6 | +0 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 4 | 5 | +1 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 5 | 4 | -1 |
| Greater Manchester | 4 | 4 | +0 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 6 | 3 | -3 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 1 | 4 | +3 |
| Inner London - East | 3 | 2 | -1 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 3 | 3 | +0 |
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) | 31,689,854 |
| Air transport | 15,673,841 |
| Other | 3,474,258 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,074,178 |
| Road transport | 17,863 |
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) | 19,093,215 | 12,596,639 | -6,496,576 |
| Air transport | 7,397,227 | 8,276,614 | +879,387 |
| Other | 1,533,967 | 1,940,291 | +406,324 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 664,793 | 409,385 | -255,408 |
| Road transport | 13,330 | 4,533 | -8,797 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover | 20,504,734 |
| Manchester Airport | 5,375,469 |
| 000 | 3,474,258 |
| Immingham Docks | 3,361,180 |
| East Midlands Airport | 3,329,398 |
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 | 9,837,739 | 10,666,995 | +829,256 |
| Manchester Airport | 2,317,864 | 3,057,605 | +739,741 |
| 000 | 1,533,967 | 1,940,291 | +406,324 |
| Immingham Docks | 2,615,526 | 745,654 | -1,869,872 |
| East Midlands Airport | 1,550,324 | 1,779,074 | +228,750 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 1,406,863 | 1,815,158 | +408,295 |
| Eurotunnel | 1,534,538 | 842,472 | -692,066 |
| Birmingham Airport | 1,182,171 | 721,849 | -460,322 |
| London | 1,862,174 | 25,906 | -1,836,268 |
| Harwich | 1,176,194 | 1,500 | -1,174,694 |
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
|
45 |
|
Other manufacturing
|
17 |
|
Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles
|
13 |
|
Manufacture of fabricated metal products, except machinery and equipment
|
9 |
|
Manufacture of machinery and equipment n.e.c.
|
9 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-05 | 23 |
| 2026-04 | 26 |
| 2026-03 | 25 |
| 2026-02 | 24 |
| 2026-01 | 26 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| SUMITOMO ELECTRIC EUROPE LIMITED | 102 |
| ARDAGH GLASS LIMITED | 96 |
| WORLD PRECISION INSTRUMENTS LIMITED | 85 |
| O-I GLASS LIMITED | 84 |
| ENCIRC LIMITED | 77 |
| UNILAM MACHINERY LIMITED | 71 |
| LATTIMER LIMITED | 66 |
| KNAUF INSULATION LIMITED | 63 |
| SHEPPEE INTERNATIONAL LIMITED | 61 |
| ETEX UK INSULATION LIMITED | 60 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 54m+ | 48 |
| 1m-15m | 45 |
| 15m-54m | 20 |
| Other | 12 |
| 0-1m | 6 |
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 | 12,997,324 |
| Germany | 4,745,093 |
| India | 4,560,833 |
| France | 4,245,638 |
| Sweden | 3,130,369 |
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 | 8,875,687 | 4,121,637 | -4,754,050 |
| Germany | 2,646,921 | 2,098,172 | -548,749 |
| India | 3,236,442 | 1,324,391 | -1,912,051 |
| France | 2,302,222 | 1,943,416 | -358,806 |
| Sweden | 1,063,529 | 2,066,840 | +1,003,311 |
| Belgium | 1,098,583 | 1,972,339 | +873,756 |
| Indonesia | 2,019,880 | 293,598 | -1,726,282 |
| Italy | 1,081,491 | 1,125,626 | +44,135 |
| China | 1,119,779 | 591,016 | -528,763 |
| Spain | 880,832 | 743,295 | -137,537 |
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 | 2,065 |
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 | 0 | 2,065 | +2,065 |
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 | 24,491,425 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 21,325,295 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 10,260,475 |
| Road transport | 32,622 |
| Other | 2,065 |
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 | 14,571,416 | 9,920,009 | -4,651,407 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 10,694,096 | 10,631,199 | -62,897 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 8,087,748 | 2,172,727 | -5,915,021 |
| Road transport | 32,622 | 0 | -32,622 |
| Other | 0 | 2,065 | +2,065 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 19,579,236 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 11,366,907 |
| East Midlands Airport | 5,992,761 |
| Manchester Airport | 4,943,266 |
| London Gateway Port | 4,586,374 |
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 | 10,061,824 | 9,517,412 | -544,412 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 7,645,531 | 3,721,376 | -3,924,155 |
| East Midlands Airport | 3,252,942 | 2,739,819 | -513,123 |
| Manchester Airport | 2,230,461 | 2,712,805 | +482,344 |
| London Gateway Port | 3,615,160 | 971,214 | -2,643,946 |
| Liverpool Docks | 2,239,450 | 169,681 | -2,069,769 |
| Southampton | 1,176,537 | 973,264 | -203,273 |
| ZLC | 1,171,005 | 426,088 | -744,917 |
| Dover | 425,223 | 989,110 | +563,887 |
| Felixstowe | 908,355 | 57,820 | -850,535 |
Related HS codes
What this shows: Sibling or child HS codes in the same classification branch.
Quick facts
HS code: 847590
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Spare parts for machines used in glass assembly or manufacturing