Import/export HS code 73202085: Coil tension springs
Springs designed to handle tension, commonly used in machinery and tools
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 | 2,161,151 |
| Germany | 1,883,820 |
| United States | 1,029,470 |
| France | 395,161 |
| China | 289,203 |
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 | 1,269,729 | 891,422 | -378,307 |
| Germany | 1,098,691 | 785,129 | -313,562 |
| United States | 545,579 | 483,891 | -61,688 |
| France | 246,574 | 148,587 | -97,987 |
| China | 169,927 | 119,276 | -50,651 |
| Switzerland | 122,736 | 31,793 | -90,943 |
| Taiwan | 71,655 | 77,340 | +5,685 |
| Australia | 142,265 | 3,174 | -139,091 |
| Belgium | 68,904 | 47,931 | -20,973 |
| Italy | 57,618 | 53,174 | -4,444 |
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 | 2,177,420 |
| Germany | 1,899,548 |
| United States | 977,306 |
| France | 386,874 |
| China | 318,723 |
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 | 1,284,195 | 893,225 | -390,970 |
| Germany | 1,095,716 | 803,832 | -291,884 |
| United States | 499,932 | 477,374 | -22,558 |
| France | 246,008 | 140,866 | -105,142 |
| China | 193,390 | 125,333 | -68,057 |
| Taiwan | 79,239 | 81,091 | +1,852 |
| Australia | 142,893 | 3,174 | -139,719 |
| Switzerland | 122,736 | 19,167 | -103,569 |
| Italy | 72,399 | 59,400 | -12,999 |
| Denmark | 92,981 | 32,345 | -60,636 |
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 | 14 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 14 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 13 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 9 |
| West Midlands | 9 |
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 | 3 | -8 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 8 | 8 | +0 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 7 | 10 | +3 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 7 | 7 | +0 |
| West Midlands | 6 | 6 | +0 |
| Inner London - West | 3 | 7 | +4 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 5 | 5 | +0 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 6 | 3 | -3 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 6 | 6 | +0 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 7 | 3 | -4 |
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) | 2,777,532 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 2,483,634 |
| Air transport | 1,478,157 |
| Other | 148,493 |
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) | 1,638,927 | 1,138,605 | -500,322 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 1,514,007 | 969,627 | -544,380 |
| Air transport | 846,148 | 632,009 | -214,139 |
| Other | 120,709 | 27,784 | -92,925 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Southampton | 1,758,026 |
| Dover | 1,348,004 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 910,387 |
| Felixstowe | 736,956 |
| London Gateway Port | 361,468 |
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 | 923,394 | 834,632 | -88,762 |
| Dover | 820,553 | 527,451 | -293,102 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 450,613 | 459,774 | +9,161 |
| Felixstowe | 461,449 | 275,507 | -185,942 |
| London Gateway Port | 277,758 | 83,710 | -194,048 |
| Eurotunnel | 177,632 | 79,005 | -98,627 |
| East Midlands Airport | 160,206 | 77,148 | -83,058 |
| Immingham Docks | 174,935 | 53,584 | -121,351 |
| London | 109,941 | 74,474 | -35,467 |
| Harwich | 80,045 | 69,358 | -10,687 |
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 | 41 |
| Manufacture of machinery and equipment n.e.c. | 23 |
| Repair and installation of machinery and equipment | 14 |
| Manufacture of motor vehicles, trailers and semi-trailers | 13 |
| Wholesale and retail trade and repair of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 13 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 30 |
| 2025-11 | 34 |
| 2025-10 | 25 |
| 2025-09 | 32 |
| 2025-08 | 28 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| HI-LEX ACT WALES LTD | 108 |
| HYDRAFORCE HYDRAULICS LIMITED | 106 |
| BORDER HOLDINGS (U.K.) LTD. | 102 |
| MAKITA MANUFACTURING EUROPE LIMITED | 88 |
| BROSE LIMITED | 45 |
| TECKENTRUP UK LIMITED | 45 |
| BPW LIMITED | 44 |
| FREUDENBERG SEALING TECHNOLOGIES LIMITED | 44 |
| KAB SEATING LIMITED | 43 |
| PHINIA DELPHI UK LTD | 39 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 54m+ | 92 |
| 1m-15m | 54 |
| 15m-54m | 20 |
| Other | 16 |
| 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Poland | 1,863,682 |
| Brazil | 582,827 |
| United States | 579,299 |
| Germany | 424,874 |
| China | 267,748 |
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 | 1,060,846 | 802,836 | -258,010 |
| Brazil | 345,428 | 237,399 | -108,029 |
| United States | 348,817 | 230,482 | -118,335 |
| Germany | 276,512 | 148,362 | -128,150 |
| China | 124,705 | 143,043 | +18,338 |
| France | 107,210 | 154,625 | +47,415 |
| Japan | 71,488 | 152,211 | +80,723 |
| Switzerland | 131,508 | 72,860 | -58,648 |
| India | 129,001 | 48,546 | -80,455 |
| Czechia | 84,071 | 77,551 | -6,520 |
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 | 9,026 |
| Australia | 5,725 |
| Switzerland | 2,112 |
| China | 1,787 |
| India | 1,659 |
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 | 5,042 | 3,984 | -1,058 |
| Australia | 2,124 | 3,601 | +1,477 |
| Switzerland | 1,196 | 916 | -280 |
| China | 583 | 1,204 | +621 |
| India | 1,659 | 0 | -1,659 |
| Poland | 539 | 790 | +251 |
| Germany | 276 | 314 | +38 |
| Taiwan | 254 | 86 | -168 |
| United States | 68 | 166 | +98 |
| 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) | 3,516,203 |
| Air transport | 2,621,762 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 465,692 |
| Other | 65,982 |
| 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) | 2,006,224 | 1,509,979 | -496,245 |
| Air transport | 1,574,477 | 1,047,285 | -527,192 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 244,411 | 221,281 | -23,130 |
| Other | 17,930 | 48,052 | +30,122 |
| 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 | 3,138,918 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 953,790 |
| East Midlands Airport | 764,915 |
| ZLC | 598,226 |
| London Gateway Port | 239,843 |
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 | 1,805,640 | 1,333,278 | -472,362 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 530,517 | 423,273 | -107,244 |
| East Midlands Airport | 441,528 | 323,387 | -118,141 |
| ZLC | 351,718 | 246,508 | -105,210 |
| London Gateway Port | 126,637 | 113,206 | -13,431 |
| Dover | 88,539 | 82,652 | -5,887 |
| London Stansted Airport | 106,188 | 44,179 | -62,009 |
| Manchester Airport | 132,798 | 6,941 | -125,857 |
| Liverpool Docks | 51,564 | 39,599 | -11,965 |
| Southampton | 46,430 | 29,145 | -17,285 |
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