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 | 6,221,254 |
| Belgium | 2,665,767 |
| France | 1,362,981 |
| Sweden | 1,103,202 |
| China | 960,045 |
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 | 3,493,930 | 2,727,324 | -766,606 |
| Belgium | 1,393,726 | 1,272,041 | -121,685 |
| France | 714,865 | 648,116 | -66,749 |
| Sweden | 562,126 | 541,076 | -21,050 |
| China | 611,354 | 348,691 | -262,663 |
| Germany | 184,042 | 252,578 | +68,536 |
| United States | 174,058 | 187,507 | +13,449 |
| Japan | 0 | 234,176 | +234,176 |
| Ireland | 84,168 | 68,334 | -15,834 |
| Finland | 85,275 | 40,040 | -45,235 |
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 | 6,325,726 |
| China | 3,192,146 |
| United States | 1,883,997 |
| Sweden | 830,336 |
| Canada | 654,989 |
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 | 3,543,120 | 2,782,606 | -760,514 |
| China | 1,646,812 | 1,545,334 | -101,478 |
| United States | 994,553 | 889,444 | -105,109 |
| Sweden | 412,839 | 417,497 | +4,658 |
| Canada | 406,240 | 248,749 | -157,491 |
| Brazil | 202,869 | 195,716 | -7,153 |
| Japan | 944 | 242,491 | +241,547 |
| Italy | 77,283 | 37,572 | -39,711 |
| Austria | 18,734 | 30,688 | +11,954 |
| Viet Nam | 6,582 | 6,459 | -123 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| West Yorkshire | 4 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 3 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 3 |
| Greater Manchester | 3 |
| Inner London - West | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Yorkshire | 2 | 3 | +1 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 3 | 3 | +0 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 3 | 1 | -2 |
| Greater Manchester | 1 | 3 | +2 |
| Inner London - West | 0 | 3 | +3 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 3 | 3 | +0 |
| West Midlands | 1 | 3 | +2 |
| Eastern Scotland | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Kent | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
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 | 6,081,381 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 5,262,839 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,354,077 |
| Air transport | 1,062,028 |
| Other | 170,294 |
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 | 3,354,057 | 2,727,324 | -626,733 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 2,884,167 | 2,378,672 | -505,495 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 398,435 | 955,642 | +557,207 |
| Air transport | 698,370 | 363,658 | -334,712 |
| Other | 98,668 | 71,626 | -27,042 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| ZLC | 6,081,381 |
| Dover | 2,262,541 |
| Eurotunnel | 1,677,306 |
| Immingham Docks | 1,037,276 |
| London Gateway Port | 385,497 |
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 | 3,354,057 | 2,727,324 | -626,733 |
| Dover | 1,216,077 | 1,046,464 | -169,613 |
| Eurotunnel | 815,987 | 861,319 | +45,332 |
| Immingham Docks | 546,612 | 490,664 | -55,948 |
| London Gateway Port | 1,587 | 383,910 | +382,323 |
| Felixstowe | 147,928 | 235,783 | +87,855 |
| East Midlands Airport | 236,334 | 115,040 | -121,294 |
| Manchester Airport | 282,722 | 0 | -282,722 |
| Liverpool Docks | 156,750 | 122,770 | -33,980 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 244,265 | 19,136 | -225,129 |
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 | 22 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 7 |
| Manufacture of machinery and equipment n.e.c. | 6 |
| Manufacture of fabricated metal products, except machinery and equipment | 4 |
| Other personal service activities | 4 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 9 |
| 2025-11 | 16 |
| 2025-10 | 15 |
| 2025-09 | 16 |
| 2025-08 | 13 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| ANDREAS STIHL LIMITED | 100 |
| MAKITA (UK) LIMITED | 51 |
| OREGON TOOL U.K. LIMITED | 48 |
| HUSQVARNA UK LIMITED | 47 |
| MAKITA MANUFACTURING EUROPE LIMITED | 47 |
| WILLIAM CLARK & SON (PARKGATE) LIMITED | 45 |
| PONSSE UK LIMITED | 41 |
| E.C.HOPKINS,LIMITED | 39 |
| JOHN DEERE FORESTRY LIMITED | 34 |
| RIVER DEE MACHINERY LTD | 28 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 23 |
| 54m+ | 17 |
| 15m-54m | 10 |
| Other | 5 |
| 0-1m | 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Ireland | 222,166 |
| France | 190,123 |
| Germany | 134,416 |
| Netherlands | 52,887 |
| Luxembourg | 51,123 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ireland | 166,991 | 55,175 | -111,816 |
| France | 166,846 | 23,277 | -143,569 |
| Germany | 25,015 | 109,401 | +84,386 |
| Netherlands | 49,174 | 3,713 | -45,461 |
| Luxembourg | 30,298 | 20,825 | -9,473 |
| Indonesia | 30,117 | 0 | -30,117 |
| Italy | 9,313 | 8,273 | -1,040 |
| Kazakhstan | 16,712 | 0 | -16,712 |
| Norway | 0 | 14,786 | +14,786 |
| United States | 7,974 | 1,066 | -6,908 |
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 | 2,212 |
| China | 1,448 |
| XI | 974 |
| United States | 451 |
| Switzerland | 297 |
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 | 1,028 | 1,184 | +156 |
| China | 822 | 626 | -196 |
| XI | 0 | 974 | +974 |
| United States | 186 | 265 | +79 |
| Switzerland | 0 | 297 | +297 |
| Mexico | 0 | 24 | +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) | 620,799 |
| Air transport | 135,552 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 13,684 |
| Other | 6,005 |
| Road transport | 989 |
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) | 412,042 | 208,757 | -203,285 |
| Air transport | 102,171 | 33,381 | -68,790 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 900 | 12,784 | +11,884 |
| Other | 2,220 | 3,785 | +1,565 |
| Road transport | 989 | 0 | -989 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 208,007 |
| Holyhead | 182,842 |
| Felixstowe | 79,973 |
| Dover | 78,276 |
| East Midlands Airport | 77,188 |
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 | 141,506 | 66,501 | -75,005 |
| Holyhead | 132,550 | 50,292 | -82,258 |
| Felixstowe | 17,147 | 62,826 | +45,679 |
| Dover | 59,528 | 18,748 | -40,780 |
| East Midlands Airport | 48,859 | 28,329 | -20,530 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 46,829 | 2,523 | -44,306 |
| Liverpool Docks | 33,121 | 0 | -33,121 |
| Immingham Docks | 4,000 | 18,586 | +14,586 |
| Portsmouth | 19,633 | 0 | -19,633 |
| Eurotunnel | 5,457 | 2,600 | -2,857 |
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