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 | 6,841,475 |
| Belgium | 2,903,291 |
| France | 1,377,451 |
| Sweden | 1,333,208 |
| China | 988,403 |
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 | 3,411,702 | 3,429,773 | +18,071 |
| Belgium | 1,572,234 | 1,331,057 | -241,177 |
| France | 661,386 | 716,065 | +54,679 |
| Sweden | 655,784 | 677,424 | +21,640 |
| China | 630,703 | 357,700 | -273,003 |
| Germany | 179,927 | 272,777 | +92,850 |
| United States | 259,087 | 174,567 | -84,520 |
| Japan | 234,176 | 2,594 | -231,582 |
| Ireland | 92,277 | 79,676 | -12,601 |
| Italy | 85,264 | 60,510 | -24,754 |
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 | 6,936,252 |
| China | 3,378,350 |
| United States | 2,112,441 |
| Sweden | 1,039,999 |
| Canada | 697,307 |
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 | 3,455,262 | 3,480,990 | +25,728 |
| China | 1,742,640 | 1,635,710 | -106,930 |
| United States | 1,108,116 | 1,004,325 | -103,791 |
| Sweden | 513,936 | 526,063 | +12,127 |
| Canada | 414,599 | 282,708 | -131,891 |
| Brazil | 224,100 | 215,941 | -8,159 |
| Japan | 236,315 | 12,896 | -223,419 |
| Italy | 82,516 | 67,484 | -15,032 |
| Netherlands | 2,992 | 83,965 | +80,973 |
| Austria | 18,634 | 41,782 | +23,148 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 5 |
| West Midlands | 4 |
| West Yorkshire | 4 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 3 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 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 | 3 | 5 | +2 |
| West Midlands | 1 | 4 | +3 |
| 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 | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 1 | 3 | +2 |
| 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 | 6,687,901 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 5,744,018 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,553,292 |
| Air transport | 1,224,476 |
| Other | 190,515 |
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 | 3,271,829 | 3,416,072 | +144,243 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 3,103,265 | 2,640,753 | -462,512 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 724,113 | 829,179 | +105,066 |
| Air transport | 733,600 | 490,876 | -242,724 |
| Other | 106,667 | 83,848 | -22,819 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| ZLC | 6,687,901 |
| Dover | 2,290,922 |
| Eurotunnel | 1,898,156 |
| Immingham Docks | 1,244,457 |
| East Midlands Airport | 465,316 |
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 | 3,271,829 | 3,416,072 | +144,243 |
| Dover | 1,305,753 | 985,169 | -320,584 |
| Eurotunnel | 873,982 | 1,024,174 | +150,192 |
| Immingham Docks | 625,681 | 618,776 | -6,905 |
| East Midlands Airport | 239,113 | 226,203 | -12,910 |
| Felixstowe | 217,233 | 226,228 | +8,995 |
| London Gateway Port | 238,745 | 152,193 | -86,552 |
| Liverpool Docks | 239,450 | 115,940 | -123,510 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 215,058 | 81,503 | -133,555 |
| Manchester Airport | 282,722 | 0 | -282,722 |
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 | 25 |
| 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 |
|---|---|
| 2026-04 | 18 |
| 2026-03 | 13 |
| 2026-02 | 15 |
| 2026-01 | 9 |
| 2025-12 | 12 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| ANDREAS STIHL LIMITED | 104 |
| MAKITA (UK) LIMITED | 55 |
| OREGON TOOL U.K. LIMITED | 52 |
| HUSQVARNA UK LIMITED | 51 |
| MAKITA MANUFACTURING EUROPE LIMITED | 49 |
| WILLIAM CLARK & SON (PARKGATE) LIMITED | 49 |
| PONSSE UK LIMITED | 44 |
| E.C.HOPKINS,LIMITED | 42 |
| JOHN DEERE FORESTRY LIMITED | 37 |
| DYMATEC 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 | 28 |
| 54m+ | 17 |
| 15m-54m | 11 |
| 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 | 234,030 |
| France | 215,002 |
| Germany | 147,022 |
| 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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ireland | 168,579 | 65,451 | -103,128 |
| France | 168,080 | 46,922 | -121,158 |
| Germany | 43,432 | 103,590 | +60,158 |
| 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 |
| China | 1,658 |
| XI | 974 |
| United States | 501 |
| Switzerland | 416 |
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 | 1,911 | 3,966 | +2,055 |
| China | 909 | 749 | -160 |
| XI | 0 | 974 | +974 |
| United States | 189 | 312 | +123 |
| Switzerland | 176 | 240 | +64 |
| 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) | 657,162 |
| Air transport | 145,947 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 45,814 |
| Other | 10,237 |
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) | 438,692 | 218,470 | -220,222 |
| Air transport | 83,272 | 62,675 | -20,597 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 900 | 44,914 | +44,014 |
| Other | 3,808 | 6,429 | +2,621 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 209,057 |
| Holyhead | 190,474 |
| Felixstowe | 112,103 |
| Dover | 101,997 |
| East Midlands Airport | 79,022 |
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 | 142,004 | 67,053 | -74,951 |
| Holyhead | 132,550 | 57,924 | -74,626 |
| Felixstowe | 37,037 | 75,066 | +38,029 |
| Dover | 61,990 | 40,007 | -21,983 |
| East Midlands Airport | 29,960 | 49,062 | +19,102 |
| 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 | 3,808 | 6,429 | +2,621 |
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