Import/export HS code 4417: Wooden tools and tool parts
Covers wooden handles for tools, brooms, or brushes, as well as shoe molds (lasts and trees) made of wood
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 | 3,449,223 |
| India | 1,702,505 |
| Brazil | 1,566,203 |
| Argentina | 1,416,516 |
| Italy | 1,390,978 |
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 | 1,937,669 | 1,511,554 | -426,115 |
| India | 860,123 | 842,382 | -17,741 |
| Brazil | 823,797 | 742,406 | -81,391 |
| Argentina | 670,061 | 746,455 | +76,394 |
| Italy | 691,743 | 699,235 | +7,492 |
| South Africa | 729,904 | 583,364 | -146,540 |
| France | 391,924 | 286,876 | -105,048 |
| Sri Lanka | 281,681 | 354,325 | +72,644 |
| Germany | 347,062 | 189,579 | -157,483 |
| Netherlands | 403,454 | 111,011 | -292,443 |
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 | 3,687,930 |
| India | 1,793,229 |
| Brazil | 1,732,583 |
| Argentina | 1,488,569 |
| South Africa | 1,313,268 |
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 | 2,036,583 | 1,651,347 | -385,236 |
| India | 885,311 | 907,918 | +22,607 |
| Brazil | 934,046 | 798,537 | -135,509 |
| Argentina | 742,114 | 746,455 | +4,341 |
| South Africa | 729,904 | 583,364 | -146,540 |
| Italy | 594,838 | 661,159 | +66,321 |
| Germany | 468,899 | 218,080 | -250,819 |
| Sri Lanka | 283,175 | 341,260 | +58,085 |
| Poland | 304,240 | 152,991 | -151,249 |
| France | 196,902 | 158,581 | -38,321 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Inner London - West | 25 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 15 |
| Greater Manchester | 14 |
| West Midlands | 12 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 11 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Inner London - West | 14 | 15 | +1 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 10 | 11 | +1 |
| Greater Manchester | 10 | 9 | -1 |
| West Midlands | 9 | 9 | +0 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 11 | 3 | -8 |
| West Yorkshire | 7 | 7 | +0 |
| Inner London - East | 5 | 5 | +0 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 7 | 6 | -1 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 6 | 5 | -1 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 5 | 5 | +0 |
Import volume by transport
What this shows: Import value by transport mode used to bring goods into the UK.
Top 5 values
| Transport | £ |
|---|---|
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 8,859,940 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 3,561,712 |
| Air transport | 3,021,086 |
| Other | 109,590 |
| Road transport | 1,311 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 4,712,946 | 4,146,994 | -565,952 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 1,819,805 | 1,741,907 | -77,898 |
| Air transport | 1,706,855 | 1,314,231 | -392,624 |
| Other | 81,526 | 28,064 | -53,462 |
| Road transport | 0 | 1,311 | +1,311 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| London Gateway Port | 4,956,762 |
| Felixstowe | 2,603,761 |
| Dover | 2,172,219 |
| London Stansted Airport | 1,405,253 |
| Southampton | 694,281 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| London Gateway Port | 2,759,405 | 2,197,357 | -562,048 |
| Felixstowe | 1,221,070 | 1,382,691 | +161,621 |
| Dover | 1,154,993 | 1,017,226 | -137,767 |
| London Stansted Airport | 701,777 | 703,476 | +1,699 |
| Southampton | 364,795 | 329,486 | -35,309 |
| Birmingham Airport | 404,912 | 112,600 | -292,312 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 306,486 | 157,608 | -148,878 |
| East Midlands Airport | 221,956 | 240,273 | +18,317 |
| Eurotunnel | 165,936 | 205,820 | +39,884 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 186,480 | 178,764 | -7,716 |
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 | 78 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 72 |
| Other manufacturing | 17 |
| Other professional, scientific and technical activities | 6 |
| Financial service activities, except insurance and pension funding | 5 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-04 | 19 |
| 2026-03 | 30 |
| 2026-02 | 32 |
| 2026-01 | 24 |
| 2025-12 | 20 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| CHARLES BENTLEY & SON LIMITED | 124 |
| GROVES OF THAME LIMITED | 100 |
| DUNKELMAN & SON LIMITED | 96 |
| TOOLBANK LIMITED | 96 |
| G.B. KENT & SONS PLC | 88 |
| VIRIDIAN DISTRIBUTION LTD | 74 |
| THE HILL BRUSH COMPANY LTD | 65 |
| K.D.P. TOOLS LIMITED | 65 |
| H & S ALLIANCE UK LTD | 50 |
| WICKES BUILDING SUPPLIES LIMITED | 41 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 93 |
| 54m+ | 41 |
| 0-1m | 31 |
| 15m-54m | 23 |
| Other | 19 |
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 | 620,391 |
| United States | 612,581 |
| Italy | 358,779 |
| France | 278,554 |
| Japan | 248,163 |
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 | 403,261 | 217,130 | -186,131 |
| United States | 323,421 | 289,160 | -34,261 |
| Italy | 325,573 | 33,206 | -292,367 |
| France | 179,269 | 99,285 | -79,984 |
| Japan | 138,676 | 109,487 | -29,189 |
| Germany | 95,976 | 89,576 | -6,400 |
| Sweden | 122,102 | 35,351 | -86,751 |
| Netherlands | 86,930 | 52,151 | -34,779 |
| United Arab Emirates | 52,888 | 49,997 | -2,891 |
| Australia | 65,020 | 24,563 | -40,457 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| United States | 13,708 |
| Argentina | 2,344 |
| Brazil | 2,108 |
| Taiwan | 2,102 |
| Germany | 1,996 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | 7,682 | 6,026 | -1,656 |
| Argentina | 1,453 | 891 | -562 |
| Brazil | 1,150 | 958 | -192 |
| Taiwan | 1,194 | 908 | -286 |
| Germany | 1,117 | 879 | -238 |
| China | 886 | 787 | -99 |
| XI | 384 | 819 | +435 |
| Ireland | 257 | 263 | +6 |
| Netherlands | 165 | 235 | +70 |
| New Zealand | 163 | 124 | -39 |
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 | 1,926,946 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 1,317,049 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 184,631 |
| Other | 41,707 |
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 | 1,168,423 | 758,523 | -409,900 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 852,861 | 464,188 | -388,673 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 105,713 | 78,918 | -26,795 |
| Other | 22,410 | 19,297 | -3,113 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| East Midlands Airport | 1,202,932 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 637,458 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 419,613 |
| Liverpool Docks | 279,843 |
| Dover | 133,047 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| East Midlands Airport | 813,366 | 389,566 | -423,800 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 478,537 | 158,921 | -319,616 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 173,434 | 246,179 | +72,745 |
| Liverpool Docks | 130,820 | 149,023 | +18,203 |
| Dover | 73,427 | 59,620 | -13,807 |
| Birmingham Airport | 65,377 | 53,399 | -11,978 |
| ZLC | 40,342 | 51,083 | +10,741 |
| Holyhead | 61,202 | 24,113 | -37,089 |
| Heysham | 45,451 | 36,210 | -9,241 |
| London Gateway Port | 62,482 | 17,639 | -44,843 |
Quick facts
HS code: 4417
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Covers wooden handles for tools, brooms, or brushes, as well as shoe molds (lasts and trees) made of wood