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 | 11,910,726 |
| Germany | 9,833,442 |
| Finland | 5,126,636 |
| United States | 4,946,970 |
| France | 4,497,765 |
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 | 7,104,870 | 4,805,856 | -2,299,014 |
| Germany | 5,763,691 | 4,069,751 | -1,693,940 |
| Finland | 3,867,452 | 1,259,184 | -2,608,268 |
| United States | 2,718,389 | 2,228,581 | -489,808 |
| France | 2,112,555 | 2,385,210 | +272,655 |
| Sweden | 1,834,126 | 2,469,509 | +635,383 |
| Luxembourg | 1,582,673 | 1,149,441 | -433,232 |
| Italy | 862,299 | 1,601,963 | +739,664 |
| Spain | 368,626 | 640,902 | +272,276 |
| Poland | 591,599 | 202,533 | -389,066 |
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 | 15,227,313 |
| United States | 6,558,964 |
| Germany | 5,834,304 |
| Finland | 5,041,828 |
| Sweden | 4,458,938 |
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 | 8,505,211 | 6,722,102 | -1,783,109 |
| United States | 3,118,048 | 3,440,916 | +322,868 |
| Germany | 4,085,276 | 1,749,028 | -2,336,248 |
| Finland | 3,809,417 | 1,232,411 | -2,577,006 |
| Sweden | 1,909,997 | 2,548,941 | +638,944 |
| Italy | 781,692 | 1,580,404 | +798,712 |
| France | 872,383 | 1,142,174 | +269,791 |
| Malaysia | 583,554 | 1,186,823 | +603,269 |
| Czechia | 877,107 | 115,235 | -761,872 |
| Spain | 262,631 | 524,236 | +261,605 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Merseyside | 12 |
| West Yorkshire | 10 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 8 |
| Greater Manchester | 6 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 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 | 10 | 9 | -1 |
| West Yorkshire | 7 | 8 | +1 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 6 | 6 | +0 |
| Greater Manchester | 4 | 4 | +0 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 6 | 3 | -3 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 4 | 4 | +0 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 4 | 4 | +0 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 1 | 4 | +3 |
| Inner London - East | 3 | 1 | -2 |
| 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) | 31,874,328 |
| Air transport | 15,544,732 |
| Other | 3,647,339 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,184,251 |
| 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) | 18,543,678 | 13,330,650 | -5,213,028 |
| Air transport | 7,378,199 | 8,166,533 | +788,334 |
| Other | 1,712,184 | 1,935,155 | +222,971 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 793,747 | 390,504 | -403,243 |
| 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 | 20,445,288 |
| Manchester Airport | 5,330,890 |
| 000 | 3,647,339 |
| Immingham Docks | 3,369,310 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 3,201,960 |
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 | 9,785,957 | 10,659,331 | +873,374 |
| Manchester Airport | 2,366,052 | 2,964,838 | +598,786 |
| 000 | 1,712,184 | 1,935,155 | +222,971 |
| Immingham Docks | 2,086,195 | 1,283,115 | -803,080 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 1,375,372 | 1,826,588 | +451,216 |
| East Midlands Airport | 1,532,933 | 1,638,003 | +105,070 |
| Eurotunnel | 1,553,023 | 998,224 | -554,799 |
| Birmingham Airport | 1,176,789 | 779,209 | -397,580 |
| London | 1,854,556 | 33,524 | -1,821,032 |
| 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 | 16 |
| 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 |
|---|---|
| 2026-04 | 26 |
| 2026-03 | 25 |
| 2026-02 | 24 |
| 2026-01 | 26 |
| 2025-12 | 30 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| SUMITOMO ELECTRIC EUROPE LIMITED | 101 |
| ARDAGH GLASS LIMITED | 95 |
| WORLD PRECISION INSTRUMENTS LIMITED | 84 |
| O-I GLASS LIMITED | 83 |
| ENCIRC LIMITED | 76 |
| UNILAM MACHINERY LIMITED | 71 |
| LATTIMER LIMITED | 66 |
| KNAUF INSULATION LIMITED | 62 |
| SHEPPEE INTERNATIONAL LIMITED | 60 |
| ETEX UK INSULATION LIMITED | 59 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 46 |
| 54m+ | 46 |
| 15m-54m | 19 |
| 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 | 13,659,722 |
| Germany | 4,859,120 |
| India | 4,674,107 |
| France | 4,320,548 |
| Belgium | 3,074,187 |
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 | 7,681,617 | 5,978,105 | -1,703,512 |
| Germany | 2,657,900 | 2,201,220 | -456,680 |
| India | 3,081,272 | 1,592,835 | -1,488,437 |
| France | 2,290,051 | 2,030,497 | -259,554 |
| Belgium | 963,684 | 2,110,503 | +1,146,819 |
| Sweden | 939,038 | 2,098,807 | +1,159,769 |
| Indonesia | 1,070,836 | 1,244,468 | +173,632 |
| Italy | 1,159,408 | 1,080,277 | -79,131 |
| China | 1,195,793 | 649,693 | -546,100 |
| Spain | 900,649 | 725,187 | -175,462 |
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 | 25,049,604 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 21,455,193 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 11,088,619 |
| 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 | 12,821,141 | 12,228,463 | -592,678 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 10,359,854 | 11,095,339 | +735,485 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 7,994,230 | 3,094,389 | -4,899,841 |
| 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 | 19,587,973 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 11,740,039 |
| East Midlands Airport | 6,076,045 |
| Manchester Airport | 5,043,138 |
| London Gateway Port | 4,720,161 |
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 | 9,586,818 | 10,001,155 | +414,337 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 5,813,804 | 5,926,235 | +112,431 |
| East Midlands Airport | 3,216,336 | 2,859,709 | -356,627 |
| Manchester Airport | 2,349,782 | 2,693,356 | +343,574 |
| London Gateway Port | 2,813,905 | 1,906,256 | -907,649 |
| Liverpool Docks | 2,306,847 | 157,985 | -2,148,862 |
| Southampton | 1,215,084 | 971,580 | -243,504 |
| ZLC | 1,171,815 | 448,460 | -723,355 |
| Felixstowe | 1,510,148 | 57,820 | -1,452,328 |
| Dover | 512,898 | 990,600 | +477,702 |
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