Import/export HS code 820140: Axes and cutting tools
Tools like axes and billhooks used for chopping wood or clearing bushes
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- 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| China | 3,107,800 |
| Sweden | 865,892 |
| Germany | 381,498 |
| Poland | 305,656 |
| Netherlands | 300,650 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| China | 1,576,973 | 1,530,827 | -46,146 |
| Sweden | 489,316 | 376,576 | -112,740 |
| Germany | 196,911 | 184,587 | -12,324 |
| Poland | 109,439 | 196,217 | +86,778 |
| Netherlands | 249,367 | 51,283 | -198,084 |
| India | 122,165 | 66,343 | -55,822 |
| Denmark | 64,848 | 71,028 | +6,180 |
| United States | 72,983 | 43,754 | -29,229 |
| France | 59,331 | 27,904 | -31,427 |
| Taiwan | 36,120 | 20,758 | -15,362 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| China | 3,191,086 |
| Sweden | 1,043,003 |
| Germany | 266,953 |
| Finland | 254,915 |
| United States | 235,447 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| China | 1,619,665 | 1,571,421 | -48,244 |
| Sweden | 587,450 | 455,553 | -131,897 |
| Germany | 137,367 | 129,586 | -7,781 |
| Finland | 162,452 | 92,463 | -69,989 |
| United States | 117,997 | 117,450 | -547 |
| India | 122,165 | 69,488 | -52,677 |
| Netherlands | 95,600 | 9,485 | -86,115 |
| Italy | 46,699 | 53,288 | +6,589 |
| Taiwan | 50,489 | 48,153 | -2,336 |
| Poland | 3,758 | 42,092 | +38,334 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| West Midlands | 11 |
| West Yorkshire | 8 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 7 |
| Essex | 6 |
| Greater Manchester | 6 |
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 | 8 | 8 | +0 |
| West Yorkshire | 5 | 6 | +1 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 6 | 5 | -1 |
| Essex | 3 | 5 | +2 |
| Greater Manchester | 4 | 4 | +0 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 4 | 2 | -2 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 4 | 0 | -4 |
| Kent | 4 | 3 | -1 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 4 | 3 | -1 |
| Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear | 3 | 3 | +0 |
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) | 3,279,546 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 1,945,490 |
| Air transport | 342,909 |
| Other | 189,454 |
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) | 1,627,551 | 1,651,995 | +24,444 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 1,075,229 | 870,261 | -204,968 |
| Air transport | 198,736 | 144,173 | -54,563 |
| Other | 181,518 | 7,936 | -173,582 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Felixstowe | 1,901,206 |
| Immingham Docks | 952,300 |
| London Gateway Port | 846,005 |
| Dover | 557,537 |
| Southampton | 542,154 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Felixstowe | 1,173,381 | 727,825 | -445,556 |
| Immingham Docks | 537,743 | 414,557 | -123,186 |
| London Gateway Port | 137,325 | 708,680 | +571,355 |
| Dover | 282,512 | 275,025 | -7,487 |
| Southampton | 350,425 | 191,729 | -158,696 |
| 000 | 181,518 | 7,936 | -173,582 |
| Eurotunnel | 63,536 | 55,467 | -8,069 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 59,618 | 39,104 | -20,514 |
| London | 31,666 | 61,875 | +30,209 |
| Leeds Bradford Airport | 25,386 | 42,304 | +16,918 |
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 | 50 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 32 |
| Manufacture of fabricated metal products, except machinery and equipment | 3 |
| Manufacture of motor vehicles, trailers and semi-trailers | 3 |
| Other manufacturing | 3 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-04 | 12 |
| 2026-03 | 19 |
| 2026-02 | 20 |
| 2026-01 | 14 |
| 2025-12 | 19 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| OLYMPIA TOOLS (UK) LIMITED | 104 |
| TOOLBANK LIMITED | 78 |
| ROLSON TOOLS LIMITED | 73 |
| NEILL TOOLS LIMITED | 71 |
| PJS (UK) LTD | 71 |
| K.D.P. TOOLS LIMITED | 61 |
| CANNON TOOLS LIMITED | 53 |
| DRAPER TOOLS LIMITED | 52 |
| ROLLINS & SONS (LONDON) LIMITED | 50 |
| ANDREAS STIHL 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 | 32 |
| 54m+ | 27 |
| 0-1m | 18 |
| 15m-54m | 16 |
| Other | 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Netherlands | 149,015 |
| France | 84,628 |
| Italy | 44,935 |
| Ireland | 42,737 |
| United States | 40,685 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Netherlands | 67,099 | 81,916 | +14,817 |
| France | 15,025 | 69,603 | +54,578 |
| Italy | 39,691 | 5,244 | -34,447 |
| Ireland | 23,354 | 19,383 | -3,971 |
| United States | 25,252 | 15,433 | -9,819 |
| United Arab Emirates | 15,310 | 14,049 | -1,261 |
| Germany | 17,969 | 4,897 | -13,072 |
| Canada | 14,147 | 5,820 | -8,327 |
| Finland | 0 | 17,852 | +17,852 |
| Spain | 6,887 | 7,434 | +547 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| China | 9,775 |
| India | 1,107 |
| Finland | 1,020 |
| XI | 1,010 |
| Ireland | 617 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| China | 6,180 | 3,595 | -2,585 |
| India | 667 | 440 | -227 |
| Finland | 630 | 390 | -240 |
| XI | 518 | 492 | -26 |
| Ireland | 522 | 95 | -427 |
| Poland | 135 | 0 | -135 |
| Portugal | 22 | 18 | -4 |
| Switzerland | 0 | 29 | +29 |
| Indonesia | 12 | 0 | -12 |
| Taiwan | 6 | 0 | -6 |
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) | 345,940 |
| Air transport | 141,946 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 44,287 |
| Other | 14,220 |
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) | 148,869 | 197,071 | +48,202 |
| Air transport | 88,593 | 53,353 | -35,240 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 21,602 | 22,685 | +1,083 |
| Other | 8,955 | 5,265 | -3,690 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 228,627 |
| East Midlands Airport | 75,241 |
| Felixstowe | 43,124 |
| Immingham Docks | 28,723 |
| ZLC | 28,157 |
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 | 101,918 | 126,709 | +24,791 |
| East Midlands Airport | 44,120 | 31,121 | -12,999 |
| Felixstowe | 10,259 | 32,865 | +22,606 |
| Immingham Docks | 19,151 | 9,572 | -9,579 |
| ZLC | 21,838 | 6,319 | -15,519 |
| Dover | 4,657 | 12,637 | +7,980 |
| Holyhead | 8,659 | 7,754 | -905 |
| London Stansted Airport | 13,607 | 948 | -12,659 |
| 000 | 8,955 | 5,265 | -3,690 |
| Manchester Airport | 5,830 | 7,542 | +1,712 |
Quick facts
HS code: 820140
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Tools like axes and billhooks used for chopping wood or clearing bushes