Import/export HS code 73202085: Coil tension springs
Springs designed to handle tension, commonly used in machinery and tools
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- 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Germany | 2,252,638 |
| Japan | 2,050,145 |
| United States | 1,229,832 |
| France | 411,169 |
| China | 302,513 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Germany | 1,135,445 | 1,117,193 | -18,252 |
| Japan | 1,179,729 | 870,416 | -309,313 |
| United States | 566,003 | 663,829 | +97,826 |
| France | 222,731 | 188,438 | -34,293 |
| China | 169,460 | 133,053 | -36,407 |
| Switzerland | 134,951 | 63,018 | -71,933 |
| Australia | 142,265 | 42,918 | -99,347 |
| Taiwan | 71,655 | 77,340 | +5,685 |
| Belgium | 59,420 | 85,101 | +25,681 |
| Italy | 56,666 | 66,856 | +10,190 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Germany | 2,304,995 |
| Japan | 2,065,600 |
| United States | 1,177,668 |
| France | 393,642 |
| China | 331,544 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Germany | 1,113,818 | 1,191,177 | +77,359 |
| Japan | 1,193,228 | 872,372 | -320,856 |
| United States | 509,217 | 668,451 | +159,234 |
| France | 217,143 | 176,499 | -40,644 |
| China | 193,146 | 138,398 | -54,748 |
| Australia | 142,893 | 42,918 | -99,975 |
| Taiwan | 71,655 | 83,725 | +12,070 |
| Italy | 72,543 | 78,181 | +5,638 |
| Switzerland | 136,167 | 11,801 | -124,366 |
| Denmark | 87,543 | 55,767 | -31,776 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 18 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 14 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 14 |
| Inner London - West | 11 |
| West Midlands | 10 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 11 | 8 | -3 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 9 | 9 | +0 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 7 | 11 | +4 |
| Inner London - West | 3 | 10 | +7 |
| West Midlands | 6 | 7 | +1 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 6 | 8 | +2 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 5 | 4 | -1 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 6 | 6 | +0 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 5 | 5 | +0 |
| Gloucestershire and Wiltshire | 5 | 7 | +2 |
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) | 2,905,480 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 2,724,135 |
| Air transport | 1,744,095 |
| Other | 136,385 |
| Road transport | 1,151 |
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) | 1,533,304 | 1,372,176 | -161,128 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,532,712 | 1,191,423 | -341,289 |
| Air transport | 827,489 | 916,606 | +89,117 |
| Other | 117,478 | 18,907 | -98,571 |
| Road transport | 0 | 1,151 | +1,151 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Southampton | 1,718,219 |
| Dover | 1,523,395 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 1,093,953 |
| Felixstowe | 748,903 |
| London Gateway Port | 385,942 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Southampton | 901,225 | 816,994 | -84,231 |
| Dover | 844,145 | 679,250 | -164,895 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 469,772 | 624,181 | +154,409 |
| Felixstowe | 381,399 | 367,504 | -13,895 |
| London Gateway Port | 273,560 | 112,382 | -161,178 |
| Eurotunnel | 181,014 | 121,155 | -59,859 |
| Immingham Docks | 158,636 | 104,777 | -53,859 |
| East Midlands Airport | 128,668 | 128,946 | +278 |
| London | 114,039 | 70,707 | -43,332 |
| Harwich | 80,249 | 89,016 | +8,767 |
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 | 48 |
| Manufacture of machinery and equipment n.e.c. | 25 |
| Wholesale and retail trade and repair of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 15 |
| Manufacture of motor vehicles, trailers and semi-trailers | 14 |
| Repair and installation of machinery and equipment | 13 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-04 | 26 |
| 2026-03 | 33 |
| 2026-02 | 35 |
| 2026-01 | 30 |
| 2025-12 | 28 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| HYDRAFORCE HYDRAULICS LIMITED | 110 |
| HI-LEX ACT WALES LTD | 108 |
| BORDER HOLDINGS (U.K.) LTD. | 106 |
| MAKITA MANUFACTURING EUROPE LIMITED | 92 |
| BROSE LIMITED | 49 |
| TECKENTRUP UK LIMITED | 49 |
| BPW LIMITED | 48 |
| FREUDENBERG SEALING TECHNOLOGIES LIMITED | 48 |
| KAB SEATING LIMITED | 47 |
| PHINIA DELPHI UK LTD | 43 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 54m+ | 101 |
| 1m-15m | 58 |
| 15m-54m | 24 |
| Other | 21 |
| 0-1m | 7 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Poland | 2,083,859 |
| United States | 777,837 |
| Brazil | 679,434 |
| Germany | 442,588 |
| China | 339,348 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poland | 1,062,824 | 1,021,035 | -41,789 |
| United States | 343,233 | 434,604 | +91,371 |
| Brazil | 345,959 | 333,475 | -12,484 |
| Germany | 276,524 | 166,064 | -110,460 |
| China | 109,924 | 229,424 | +119,500 |
| France | 111,217 | 191,053 | +79,836 |
| Switzerland | 132,634 | 109,433 | -23,201 |
| India | 137,164 | 103,114 | -34,050 |
| Japan | 71,488 | 160,978 | +89,490 |
| Czechia | 103,211 | 117,193 | +13,982 |
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 | 15,690 |
| Australia | 7,224 |
| India | 2,371 |
| Switzerland | 2,324 |
| China | 1,888 |
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 | 4,655 | 11,035 | +6,380 |
| Australia | 2,124 | 5,100 | +2,976 |
| India | 1,659 | 712 | -947 |
| Switzerland | 1,270 | 1,054 | -216 |
| China | 888 | 1,000 | +112 |
| Poland | 539 | 1,101 | +562 |
| Germany | 276 | 905 | +629 |
| Taiwan | 340 | 0 | -340 |
| United States | 45 | 240 | +195 |
| Sweden | 162 | 5 | -157 |
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) | 3,967,634 |
| Air transport | 3,046,172 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 565,246 |
| Other | 75,767 |
| Road transport | 4,430 |
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) | 2,031,464 | 1,936,170 | -95,294 |
| Air transport | 1,542,273 | 1,503,899 | -38,374 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 253,492 | 311,754 | +58,262 |
| Other | 17,109 | 58,658 | +41,549 |
| Road transport | 4,430 | 0 | -4,430 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 3,518,926 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 1,181,830 |
| East Midlands Airport | 801,339 |
| ZLC | 679,600 |
| London Gateway Port | 267,462 |
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 | 1,829,640 | 1,689,286 | -140,354 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 492,170 | 689,660 | +197,490 |
| East Midlands Airport | 450,086 | 351,253 | -98,833 |
| ZLC | 357,280 | 322,320 | -34,960 |
| London Gateway Port | 127,736 | 139,726 | +11,990 |
| London Stansted Airport | 100,410 | 132,443 | +32,033 |
| Dover | 90,481 | 120,417 | +29,936 |
| Manchester Airport | 129,621 | 4,710 | -124,911 |
| Liverpool Docks | 54,314 | 75,830 | +21,516 |
| Southampton | 43,560 | 51,387 | +7,827 |
Quick facts
HS code: 73202085
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Springs designed to handle tension, commonly used in machinery and tools