Import/export HS code 73269094: Closed-die forged iron or steel items
Products made through closed-die forging, like precision tools or automotive parts
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.
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* 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Spain | 11,399,287 |
| Germany | 5,999,934 |
| Belgium | 5,722,894 |
| Italy | 4,470,773 |
| China | 3,960,099 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spain | 6,091,053 | 5,308,234 | -782,819 |
| Germany | 2,768,646 | 3,231,288 | +462,642 |
| Belgium | 3,161,396 | 2,561,498 | -599,898 |
| Italy | 2,664,407 | 1,806,366 | -858,041 |
| China | 1,935,613 | 2,024,486 | +88,873 |
| Taiwan | 2,817,975 | 894,380 | -1,923,595 |
| France | 1,807,985 | 1,303,312 | -504,673 |
| Netherlands | 1,713,752 | 979,024 | -734,728 |
| Poland | 1,217,688 | 986,608 | -231,080 |
| Japan | 1,653,856 | 368,199 | -1,285,657 |
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 | 5,729,387 |
| Spain | 5,659,963 |
| China | 5,258,440 |
| Italy | 4,713,389 |
| Taiwan | 4,131,769 |
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 | 2,692,319 | 3,037,068 | +344,749 |
| Spain | 3,433,369 | 2,226,594 | -1,206,775 |
| China | 2,647,566 | 2,610,874 | -36,692 |
| Italy | 2,826,904 | 1,886,485 | -940,419 |
| Taiwan | 3,072,908 | 1,058,861 | -2,014,047 |
| France | 1,462,953 | 1,136,240 | -326,713 |
| Poland | 1,397,023 | 1,017,743 | -379,280 |
| Sweden | 1,024,465 | 1,046,812 | +22,347 |
| Japan | 1,574,628 | 367,229 | -1,207,399 |
| United States | 972,320 | 919,793 | -52,527 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| West Midlands | 28 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 25 |
| Inner London - West | 19 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 19 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 18 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Midlands | 21 | 20 | -1 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 18 | 13 | -5 |
| Inner London - West | 12 | 10 | -2 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 12 | 11 | -1 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 15 | 11 | -4 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 12 | 11 | -1 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 13 | 9 | -4 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 9 | 11 | +2 |
| Greater Manchester | 10 | 10 | +0 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 11 | 10 | -1 |
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) | 26,646,924 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 14,521,008 |
| Other | 6,357,040 |
| Air transport | 5,019,668 |
| Road transport | 267,567 |
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) | 14,530,346 | 12,116,578 | -2,413,768 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 8,688,933 | 5,832,075 | -2,856,858 |
| Other | 3,163,110 | 3,193,930 | +30,820 |
| Air transport | 3,164,569 | 1,855,099 | -1,309,470 |
| Road transport | 91,906 | 175,661 | +83,755 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover | 12,603,742 |
| Eurotunnel | 8,243,367 |
| Felixstowe | 6,808,778 |
| 000 | 6,357,040 |
| Thamesport | 3,818,929 |
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 | 6,460,709 | 6,143,033 | -317,676 |
| Eurotunnel | 4,418,031 | 3,825,336 | -592,695 |
| Felixstowe | 4,176,567 | 2,632,211 | -1,544,356 |
| 000 | 3,163,110 | 3,193,930 | +30,820 |
| Thamesport | 1,786,849 | 2,032,080 | +245,231 |
| Southampton | 2,066,515 | 557,437 | -1,509,078 |
| Birmingham Airport | 858,854 | 548,139 | -310,715 |
| Immingham Docks | 845,834 | 450,266 | -395,568 |
| East Midlands Airport | 593,636 | 563,442 | -30,194 |
| London Stansted Airport | 1,021,853 | 116,054 | -905,799 |
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
|
102 |
|
Manufacture of fabricated metal products, except machinery and equipment
|
46 |
|
Manufacture of machinery and equipment n.e.c.
|
44 |
|
Other manufacturing
|
32 |
|
Office administrative, office support and other business support activities
|
27 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-05 | 78 |
| 2026-04 | 74 |
| 2026-03 | 75 |
| 2026-02 | 70 |
| 2026-01 | 61 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| OHASHI TECHNICA UK, LTD. | 78 |
| MAKITA MANUFACTURING EUROPE LIMITED | 63 |
| PINSTRUCTURE LIMITED | 54 |
| EPTA UK LIMITED | 53 |
| R U D CHAINS LIMITED | 53 |
| WALRAVEN LTD | 53 |
| PAILTON ENGINEERING LIMITED | 53 |
| TOM PARKER LIMITED | 52 |
| HONDA MOTOR EUROPE LIMITED | 51 |
| THE CROSBY GROUP UK LIMITED | 50 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 154 |
| 54m+ | 131 |
| 15m-54m | 62 |
| 0-1m | 29 |
| Other | 20 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Belgium | 6,942,416 |
| United States | 5,534,846 |
| Italy | 5,212,514 |
| Germany | 3,657,695 |
| Poland | 3,556,710 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Belgium | 3,284,320 | 3,658,096 | +373,776 |
| United States | 3,211,808 | 2,323,038 | -888,770 |
| Italy | 1,879,259 | 3,333,255 | +1,453,996 |
| Germany | 1,693,677 | 1,964,018 | +270,341 |
| Poland | 1,730,156 | 1,826,554 | +96,398 |
| Turkey | 1,401,107 | 868,510 | -532,597 |
| France | 1,029,401 | 1,061,774 | +32,373 |
| Denmark | 917,311 | 1,083,249 | +165,938 |
| Iceland | 892,495 | 1,107,488 | +214,993 |
| Canada | 1,033,256 | 399,105 | -634,151 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Ireland | 16,932 |
| Belgium | 10,454 |
| XI | 6,621 |
| Germany | 1,947 |
| Spain | 1,920 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ireland | 1,480 | 15,452 | +13,972 |
| Belgium | 10,454 | 0 | -10,454 |
| XI | 5,616 | 1,005 | -4,611 |
| Germany | 906 | 1,041 | +135 |
| Spain | 708 | 1,212 | +504 |
| Switzerland | 957 | 327 | -630 |
| Netherlands | 0 | 1,182 | +1,182 |
| Sweden | 770 | 0 | -770 |
| China | 494 | 15 | -479 |
| Nicaragua | 0 | 281 | +281 |
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) | 32,370,168 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 7,717,924 |
| Air transport | 6,514,111 |
| Other | 42,514 |
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) | 15,694,414 | 16,675,754 | +981,340 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 4,994,872 | 2,723,052 | -2,271,820 |
| Air transport | 3,530,486 | 2,983,625 | -546,861 |
| Other | 21,915 | 20,599 | -1,316 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 23,548,559 |
| Immingham Docks | 7,414,584 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 2,752,884 |
| Liverpool Docks | 2,113,249 |
| Southampton | 1,786,539 |
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 | 11,592,379 | 11,956,180 | +363,801 |
| Immingham Docks | 3,875,710 | 3,538,874 | -336,836 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 1,497,287 | 1,255,597 | -241,690 |
| Liverpool Docks | 1,401,055 | 712,194 | -688,861 |
| Southampton | 1,163,057 | 623,482 | -539,575 |
| East Midlands Airport | 1,104,501 | 581,894 | -522,607 |
| Felixstowe | 757,846 | 784,342 | +26,496 |
| London Gateway Port | 1,171,087 | 271,154 | -899,933 |
| ZLC | 406,013 | 377,598 | -28,415 |
| London | 43,275 | 707,390 | +664,115 |
Quick facts
HS code: 73269094
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Products made through closed-die forging, like precision tools or automotive parts