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.
- 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Spain | 11,626,185 |
| Germany | 6,271,497 |
| Belgium | 5,930,146 |
| Italy | 5,138,531 |
| Taiwan | 4,325,827 |
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 | 5,947,959 | 5,678,226 | -269,733 |
| Germany | 2,718,000 | 3,553,497 | +835,497 |
| Belgium | 2,754,203 | 3,175,943 | +421,740 |
| Italy | 3,066,179 | 2,072,352 | -993,827 |
| Taiwan | 3,057,408 | 1,268,419 | -1,788,989 |
| China | 1,918,408 | 2,226,509 | +308,101 |
| France | 1,882,949 | 1,360,655 | -522,294 |
| Netherlands | 1,646,796 | 1,163,411 | -483,385 |
| Japan | 1,992,970 | 464,354 | -1,528,616 |
| Poland | 1,216,657 | 886,322 | -330,335 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Spain | 6,014,179 |
| Germany | 5,957,766 |
| China | 5,495,317 |
| Italy | 5,378,116 |
| Taiwan | 4,743,468 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spain | 3,470,088 | 2,544,091 | -925,997 |
| Germany | 2,583,850 | 3,373,916 | +790,066 |
| China | 2,574,834 | 2,920,483 | +345,649 |
| Italy | 3,207,772 | 2,170,344 | -1,037,428 |
| Taiwan | 3,315,744 | 1,427,724 | -1,888,020 |
| France | 1,539,894 | 1,210,633 | -329,261 |
| Japan | 1,912,302 | 463,384 | -1,448,918 |
| Poland | 1,397,295 | 918,192 | -479,103 |
| Sweden | 958,144 | 1,175,333 | +217,189 |
| United States | 1,195,192 | 927,167 | -268,025 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| West Midlands | 30 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 24 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 20 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 20 |
| Inner London - West | 20 |
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 | 23 | 20 | -3 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 16 | 14 | -2 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 15 | 11 | -4 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 17 | 11 | -6 |
| Inner London - West | 15 | 7 | -8 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 14 | 12 | -2 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 13 | 10 | -3 |
| Greater Manchester | 10 | 11 | +1 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 10 | 11 | +1 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 11 | 11 | +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) | 28,078,664 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 15,782,501 |
| Other | 6,300,948 |
| Air transport | 5,473,411 |
| Road transport | 273,663 |
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) | 14,663,788 | 13,414,876 | -1,248,912 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 9,050,384 | 6,732,117 | -2,318,267 |
| Other | 3,019,564 | 3,281,384 | +261,820 |
| Air transport | 3,414,823 | 2,058,588 | -1,356,235 |
| Road transport | 100,996 | 172,667 | +71,671 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover | 13,612,130 |
| Eurotunnel | 8,211,939 |
| Felixstowe | 7,432,669 |
| 000 | 6,300,948 |
| Thamesport | 3,894,049 |
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 | 6,916,585 | 6,695,545 | -221,040 |
| Eurotunnel | 3,962,225 | 4,249,714 | +287,489 |
| Felixstowe | 4,300,691 | 3,131,978 | -1,168,713 |
| 000 | 3,019,564 | 3,281,384 | +261,820 |
| Thamesport | 1,676,602 | 2,217,447 | +540,845 |
| Southampton | 2,510,321 | 744,766 | -1,765,555 |
| Birmingham Airport | 876,310 | 583,438 | -292,872 |
| Immingham Docks | 879,604 | 466,498 | -413,106 |
| London Stansted Airport | 1,071,217 | 232,826 | -838,391 |
| East Midlands Airport | 661,536 | 614,737 | -46,799 |
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 | 107 |
| Manufacture of fabricated metal products, except machinery and equipment | 46 |
| Manufacture of machinery and equipment n.e.c. | 45 |
| Other manufacturing | 33 |
| 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 |
|---|---|
| 2026-04 | 74 |
| 2026-03 | 75 |
| 2026-02 | 70 |
| 2026-01 | 61 |
| 2025-12 | 56 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| OHASHI TECHNICA UK, LTD. | 77 |
| MAKITA MANUFACTURING EUROPE LIMITED | 62 |
| PINSTRUCTURE LIMITED | 53 |
| EPTA UK LIMITED | 52 |
| R U D CHAINS LIMITED | 52 |
| WALRAVEN LTD | 52 |
| PAILTON ENGINEERING LIMITED | 52 |
| TOM PARKER LIMITED | 51 |
| HONDA MOTOR EUROPE LIMITED | 51 |
| THE CROSBY GROUP UK LIMITED | 49 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 158 |
| 54m+ | 141 |
| 15m-54m | 63 |
| 0-1m | 31 |
| Other | 23 |
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 | 6,960,465 |
| United States | 5,843,795 |
| Italy | 5,480,638 |
| Germany | 4,025,053 |
| Poland | 3,560,828 |
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 | 3,167,022 | 3,793,443 | +626,421 |
| United States | 3,122,450 | 2,721,345 | -401,105 |
| Italy | 2,061,467 | 3,419,171 | +1,357,704 |
| Germany | 1,325,825 | 2,699,228 | +1,373,403 |
| Poland | 1,699,760 | 1,861,068 | +161,308 |
| Turkey | 1,446,096 | 1,028,130 | -417,966 |
| France | 1,093,371 | 1,079,795 | -13,576 |
| Iceland | 805,570 | 1,330,240 | +524,670 |
| Denmark | 841,138 | 1,233,743 | +392,605 |
| Canada | 1,053,679 | 411,944 | -641,735 |
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 | 15,778 |
| Belgium | 10,454 |
| XI | 7,747 |
| Germany | 2,011 |
| 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 | 0 | 15,778 | +15,778 |
| Belgium | 10,454 | 0 | -10,454 |
| XI | 6,742 | 1,005 | -5,737 |
| Germany | 954 | 1,057 | +103 |
| Spain | 708 | 1,212 | +504 |
| Switzerland | 1,099 | 549 | -550 |
| Netherlands | 0 | 1,182 | +1,182 |
| Sweden | 82 | 688 | +606 |
| China | 562 | 15 | -547 |
| 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) | 33,806,161 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 8,055,093 |
| Air transport | 6,549,866 |
| Other | 43,025 |
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) | 15,614,414 | 18,191,747 | +2,577,333 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 5,254,201 | 2,800,892 | -2,453,309 |
| Air transport | 2,612,318 | 3,937,548 | +1,325,230 |
| Other | 21,174 | 21,851 | +677 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 25,143,349 |
| Immingham Docks | 7,606,603 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 2,821,802 |
| Liverpool Docks | 2,297,657 |
| Southampton | 1,848,806 |
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 | 11,838,524 | 13,304,825 | +1,466,301 |
| Immingham Docks | 3,712,414 | 3,894,189 | +181,775 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 1,153,381 | 1,668,421 | +515,040 |
| Liverpool Docks | 1,573,856 | 723,801 | -850,055 |
| Southampton | 1,166,275 | 682,531 | -483,744 |
| East Midlands Airport | 489,985 | 1,214,676 | +724,691 |
| London Gateway Port | 1,357,664 | 285,975 | -1,071,689 |
| Felixstowe | 611,890 | 833,766 | +221,876 |
| ZLC | 420,750 | 367,169 | -53,581 |
| London Stansted Airport | 190,716 | 256,470 | +65,754 |
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