Import/export HS code 820240: Chainsaw blades
Blades specifically designed for chainsaws, used for cutting wood and other materials
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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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Switzerland | 6,903,703 |
| Belgium | 2,908,050 |
| France | 1,353,270 |
| Sweden | 1,323,612 |
| China | 991,233 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Switzerland | 3,482,227 | 3,421,476 | -60,751 |
| Belgium | 1,678,822 | 1,229,228 | -449,594 |
| France | 691,247 | 662,023 | -29,224 |
| Sweden | 665,347 | 658,265 | -7,082 |
| China | 640,131 | 351,102 | -289,029 |
| Germany | 189,720 | 267,737 | +78,017 |
| United States | 260,555 | 171,800 | -88,755 |
| Japan | 234,176 | 6,652 | -227,524 |
| Ireland | 93,532 | 78,467 | -15,065 |
| Italy | 92,510 | 64,508 | -28,002 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Switzerland | 6,801,805 |
| China | 3,583,178 |
| United States | 2,065,765 |
| Sweden | 1,036,667 |
| Canada | 694,885 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Switzerland | 3,530,109 | 3,271,696 | -258,413 |
| China | 1,870,383 | 1,712,795 | -157,588 |
| United States | 1,104,238 | 961,527 | -142,711 |
| Sweden | 524,947 | 511,720 | -13,227 |
| Canada | 427,531 | 267,354 | -160,177 |
| Brazil | 245,427 | 200,343 | -45,084 |
| Japan | 240,380 | 14,105 | -226,275 |
| Italy | 101,821 | 59,652 | -42,169 |
| Netherlands | 9,743 | 77,214 | +67,471 |
| Austria | 23,793 | 38,932 | +15,139 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 4 |
| West Midlands | 4 |
| West Yorkshire | 4 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 3 |
| Greater Manchester | 3 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 2 | 4 | +2 |
| West Midlands | 2 | 3 | +1 |
| West Yorkshire | 2 | 3 | +1 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 3 | 3 | +0 |
| Greater Manchester | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Inner London - West | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 1 | 3 | +2 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Eastern Scotland | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| Kent | 2 | 1 | -1 |
Import volume by transport
What this shows: Import value by transport mode used to bring goods into the UK.
Top 5 values
| Transport | £ |
|---|---|
| Road transport | 6,890,002 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 5,559,427 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,563,156 |
| Air transport | 1,238,532 |
| Other | 190,384 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Road transport | 3,482,227 | 3,407,775 | -74,452 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 3,091,583 | 2,467,844 | -623,739 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 771,303 | 791,853 | +20,550 |
| Air transport | 765,650 | 472,882 | -292,768 |
| Other | 107,872 | 82,512 | -25,360 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| ZLC | 6,890,002 |
| Dover | 2,259,185 |
| Eurotunnel | 1,940,623 |
| Immingham Docks | 1,219,280 |
| East Midlands Airport | 469,315 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| ZLC | 3,482,227 | 3,407,775 | -74,452 |
| Dover | 1,436,266 | 822,919 | -613,347 |
| Eurotunnel | 902,487 | 1,038,136 | +135,649 |
| Immingham Docks | 618,036 | 601,244 | -16,792 |
| East Midlands Airport | 237,036 | 232,279 | -4,757 |
| Felixstowe | 247,237 | 185,968 | -61,269 |
| London Gateway Port | 240,187 | 152,794 | -87,393 |
| Liverpool Docks | 239,450 | 115,940 | -123,510 |
| Manchester Airport | 282,722 | 0 | -282,722 |
| 000 | 107,872 | 82,512 | -25,360 |
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
|
23 |
|
Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles
|
9 |
|
Manufacture of machinery and equipment n.e.c.
|
7 |
|
Manufacture of fabricated metal products, except machinery and equipment
|
5 |
|
Other personal service activities
|
4 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-05 | 11 |
| 2026-04 | 18 |
| 2026-03 | 13 |
| 2026-02 | 15 |
| 2026-01 | 9 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| ANDREAS STIHL LIMITED | 105 |
| MAKITA (UK) LIMITED | 56 |
| OREGON TOOL U.K. LIMITED | 53 |
| HUSQVARNA UK LIMITED | 52 |
| MAKITA MANUFACTURING EUROPE LIMITED | 50 |
| WILLIAM CLARK & SON (PARKGATE) LIMITED | 50 |
| PONSSE UK LIMITED | 44 |
| E.C.HOPKINS,LIMITED | 42 |
| JOHN DEERE FORESTRY LIMITED | 37 |
| RIVER DEE MACHINERY LTD | 29 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 27 |
| 54m+ | 17 |
| 15m-54m | 11 |
| 0-1m | 4 |
| Other | 4 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| France | 204,932 |
| Ireland | 196,019 |
| Germany | 156,147 |
| Luxembourg | 54,117 |
| Netherlands | 52,887 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| France | 160,362 | 44,570 | -115,792 |
| Ireland | 131,523 | 64,496 | -67,027 |
| Germany | 43,432 | 112,715 | +69,283 |
| Luxembourg | 11,802 | 42,315 | +30,513 |
| Netherlands | 50,287 | 2,600 | -47,687 |
| Indonesia | 30,117 | 0 | -30,117 |
| Kazakhstan | 16,712 | 3,151 | -13,561 |
| China | 0 | 19,105 | +19,105 |
| Italy | 10,662 | 6,924 | -3,738 |
| Norway | 0 | 14,786 | +14,786 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Italy | 5,877 |
| XI | 3,411 |
| China | 1,590 |
| United States | 589 |
| Switzerland | 452 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Italy | 2,212 | 3,665 | +1,453 |
| XI | 0 | 3,411 | +3,411 |
| China | 1,009 | 581 | -428 |
| United States | 189 | 400 | +211 |
| Switzerland | 176 | 276 | +100 |
| Ireland | 0 | 188 | +188 |
| Mexico | 24 | 0 | -24 |
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) | 607,922 |
| Air transport | 144,613 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 54,939 |
| Other | 12,730 |
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) | 396,278 | 211,644 | -184,634 |
| Air transport | 83,036 | 61,577 | -21,459 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 900 | 54,039 | +53,139 |
| Other | 4,209 | 8,521 | +4,312 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 200,321 |
| Holyhead | 149,970 |
| Felixstowe | 121,228 |
| Dover | 101,997 |
| East Midlands Airport | 77,688 |
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 | 138,145 | 62,176 | -75,969 |
| Holyhead | 93,995 | 55,975 | -38,020 |
| Felixstowe | 37,037 | 84,191 | +47,154 |
| Dover | 61,990 | 40,007 | -21,983 |
| East Midlands Airport | 29,724 | 47,964 | +18,240 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 46,829 | 6,584 | -40,245 |
| Liverpool Docks | 33,121 | 0 | -33,121 |
| Immingham Docks | 7,800 | 14,786 | +6,986 |
| Portsmouth | 19,633 | 0 | -19,633 |
| 000 | 4,209 | 8,521 | +4,312 |
Quick facts
HS code: 820240
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Blades specifically designed for chainsaws, used for cutting wood and other materials