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 | 11,879,021 |
| Germany | 6,274,938 |
| Belgium | 5,980,801 |
| Italy | 4,722,293 |
| Taiwan | 4,335,674 |
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 | 6,023,592 | 5,855,429 | -168,163 |
| Germany | 2,762,608 | 3,512,330 | +749,722 |
| Belgium | 3,226,014 | 2,754,787 | -471,227 |
| Italy | 2,723,289 | 1,999,004 | -724,285 |
| Taiwan | 3,130,411 | 1,205,263 | -1,925,148 |
| China | 2,033,789 | 2,182,523 | +148,734 |
| France | 1,978,446 | 1,331,571 | -646,875 |
| Netherlands | 1,668,700 | 1,137,783 | -530,917 |
| Japan | 1,876,865 | 395,392 | -1,481,473 |
| Poland | 1,217,712 | 986,608 | -231,104 |
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 | 5,984,455 |
| Spain | 5,979,367 |
| China | 5,575,569 |
| Italy | 4,963,529 |
| Taiwan | 4,758,491 |
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 | 2,683,497 | 3,300,958 | +617,461 |
| Spain | 3,496,955 | 2,482,412 | -1,014,543 |
| China | 2,756,251 | 2,819,318 | +63,067 |
| Italy | 2,876,226 | 2,087,303 | -788,923 |
| Taiwan | 3,388,747 | 1,369,744 | -2,019,003 |
| France | 1,615,430 | 1,175,601 | -439,829 |
| Poland | 1,397,450 | 1,019,378 | -378,072 |
| Japan | 1,797,637 | 394,422 | -1,403,215 |
| Sweden | 1,022,908 | 1,117,366 | +94,458 |
| United States | 1,137,576 | 961,428 | -176,148 |
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 | 26 |
| Inner London - West | 22 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 20 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 19 |
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 | 18 | 14 | -4 |
| Inner London - West | 15 | 11 | -4 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 12 | 12 | +0 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 14 | 11 | -3 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 16 | 11 | -5 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 14 | 10 | -4 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 10 | 11 | +1 |
| Greater Manchester | 9 | 11 | +2 |
| Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear | 12 | 11 | -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) | 27,882,568 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 15,931,133 |
| Other | 6,577,553 |
| Air transport | 5,329,710 |
| Road transport | 275,166 |
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) | 14,790,992 | 13,091,576 | -1,699,416 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 9,317,419 | 6,613,714 | -2,703,705 |
| Other | 3,065,613 | 3,511,940 | +446,327 |
| Air transport | 3,358,370 | 1,971,340 | -1,387,030 |
| Road transport | 97,080 | 178,086 | +81,006 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover | 13,289,575 |
| Eurotunnel | 8,369,309 |
| Felixstowe | 7,499,838 |
| 000 | 6,577,553 |
| Thamesport | 3,962,028 |
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 | 6,846,253 | 6,443,322 | -402,931 |
| Eurotunnel | 4,213,232 | 4,156,077 | -57,155 |
| Felixstowe | 4,506,030 | 2,993,808 | -1,512,222 |
| 000 | 3,065,613 | 3,511,940 | +446,327 |
| Thamesport | 1,718,039 | 2,243,989 | +525,950 |
| Southampton | 2,420,510 | 628,222 | -1,792,288 |
| Birmingham Airport | 860,271 | 607,394 | -252,877 |
| Immingham Docks | 863,805 | 480,564 | -383,241 |
| East Midlands Airport | 654,839 | 599,777 | -55,062 |
| London Stansted Airport | 1,110,014 | 122,471 | -987,543 |
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
|
106 |
|
Manufacture of fabricated metal products, except machinery and equipment
|
47 |
|
Manufacture of machinery and equipment n.e.c.
|
46 |
|
Other manufacturing
|
32 |
|
Office administrative, office support and other business support activities
|
28 |
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 | 160 |
| 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 | 7,192,382 |
| United States | 5,679,386 |
| Italy | 5,534,075 |
| Germany | 3,793,101 |
| Poland | 3,662,803 |
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 | 3,245,469 | 3,946,913 | +701,444 |
| United States | 3,077,814 | 2,601,572 | -476,242 |
| Italy | 1,950,381 | 3,583,694 | +1,633,313 |
| Germany | 1,719,227 | 2,073,874 | +354,647 |
| Poland | 1,738,176 | 1,924,627 | +186,451 |
| Turkey | 1,603,445 | 868,510 | -734,935 |
| France | 1,035,996 | 1,132,681 | +96,685 |
| Denmark | 849,052 | 1,273,040 | +423,988 |
| Iceland | 818,024 | 1,224,239 | +406,215 |
| Canada | 1,038,450 | 414,009 | -624,441 |
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 | 102 | 16,830 | +16,728 |
| Belgium | 10,454 | 0 | -10,454 |
| XI | 5,616 | 1,005 | -4,611 |
| Germany | 906 | 1,041 | +135 |
| Spain | 708 | 1,212 | +504 |
| Switzerland | 986 | 427 | -559 |
| 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) | 33,798,634 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 7,873,400 |
| Air transport | 6,698,277 |
| Other | 42,754 |
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) | 15,775,188 | 18,023,446 | +2,248,258 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 4,973,466 | 2,899,934 | -2,073,532 |
| Air transport | 3,290,421 | 3,407,856 | +117,435 |
| Other | 19,989 | 22,765 | +2,776 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 24,678,449 |
| Immingham Docks | 7,723,541 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 2,848,195 |
| Liverpool Docks | 2,127,705 |
| Southampton | 1,796,281 |
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 | 11,849,537 | 12,828,912 | +979,375 |
| Immingham Docks | 3,853,267 | 3,870,274 | +17,007 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 1,421,717 | 1,426,478 | +4,761 |
| Liverpool Docks | 1,413,373 | 714,332 | -699,041 |
| Southampton | 1,108,491 | 687,790 | -420,701 |
| East Midlands Airport | 927,426 | 777,784 | -149,642 |
| London Gateway Port | 1,256,056 | 287,015 | -969,041 |
| Felixstowe | 668,016 | 874,172 | +206,156 |
| ZLC | 407,624 | 384,848 | -22,776 |
| 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