Import/export HS code 820291: Straight saw blades for metal
Straight saw blades designed for cutting metal materials
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Germany | 9,242,625 |
| China | 3,952,570 |
| Belgium | 1,570,809 |
| Switzerland | 522,779 |
| Netherlands | 445,878 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Germany | 4,365,976 | 4,876,649 | +510,673 |
| China | 1,797,167 | 2,155,403 | +358,236 |
| Belgium | 849,733 | 721,076 | -128,657 |
| Switzerland | 175,231 | 347,548 | +172,317 |
| Netherlands | 209,992 | 235,886 | +25,894 |
| United States | 148,660 | 135,039 | -13,621 |
| Japan | 76,646 | 10,782 | -65,864 |
| Australia | 0 | 85,512 | +85,512 |
| India | 41,647 | 42,908 | +1,261 |
| France | 42,559 | 20,417 | -22,142 |
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 | 8,845,372 |
| China | 4,000,926 |
| United States | 1,850,550 |
| Germany | 972,196 |
| Sweden | 397,426 |
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 | 4,059,296 | 4,786,076 | +726,780 |
| China | 1,834,207 | 2,166,719 | +332,512 |
| United States | 996,156 | 854,394 | -141,762 |
| Germany | 526,126 | 446,070 | -80,056 |
| Sweden | 196,937 | 200,489 | +3,552 |
| India | 41,647 | 43,451 | +1,804 |
| Japan | 71,993 | 10,782 | -61,211 |
| Australia | 0 | 77,800 | +77,800 |
| Denmark | 17,386 | 18,409 | +1,023 |
| Turkey | 8,149 | 21,681 | +13,532 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| West Midlands | 10 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 8 |
| Greater Manchester | 6 |
| Inner London - West | 4 |
| Essex | 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 Midlands | 6 | 9 | +3 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 6 | 5 | -1 |
| Greater Manchester | 3 | 5 | +2 |
| Inner London - West | 3 | 2 | -1 |
| Essex | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Kent | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| Lancashire | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| West Yorkshire | 2 | 3 | +1 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 10,585,912 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 3,845,860 |
| Air transport | 2,007,823 |
| Road transport | 43,490 |
| Other | 27,796 |
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) | 4,968,569 | 5,617,343 | +648,774 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,747,475 | 2,098,385 | +350,910 |
| Air transport | 1,019,332 | 988,491 | -30,841 |
| Road transport | 31,228 | 12,262 | -18,966 |
| Other | 17,637 | 10,159 | -7,478 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 6,989,982 |
| Felixstowe | 1,665,965 |
| Dover | 1,342,698 |
| Purfleet | 1,310,999 |
| Southampton | 1,224,761 |
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 / Eurotunnel | 3,413,896 | 3,576,086 | +162,190 |
| Felixstowe | 884,001 | 781,964 | -102,037 |
| Dover | 464,106 | 878,592 | +414,486 |
| Purfleet | 711,256 | 599,743 | -111,513 |
| Southampton | 502,302 | 722,459 | +220,157 |
| Leeds Bradford Airport | 593,616 | 430,517 | -163,099 |
| London | 379,562 | 352,169 | -27,393 |
| Birmingham Airport | 249,132 | 344,644 | +95,512 |
| London Gateway Port | 54,529 | 299,361 | +244,832 |
| ZLC | 95,564 | 135,062 | +39,498 |
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 | 13 |
| Other manufacturing | 6 |
| Manufacture of fabricated metal products, except machinery and equipment | 4 |
| Manufacture of machinery and equipment n.e.c. | 3 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-04 | 11 |
| 2026-03 | 15 |
| 2026-02 | 10 |
| 2026-01 | 18 |
| 2025-12 | 15 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| NEILL TOOLS LIMITED | 105 |
| SNAP-ON U.K. HOLDINGS LIMITED | 86 |
| MAKITA (UK) LIMITED | 55 |
| CROMWELL GROUP (HOLDINGS) LIMITED | 52 |
| WURTH UK LIMITED | 49 |
| AXMINSTER TOOL CENTRE LTD | 48 |
| T I MIDWOOD & CO LIMITED | 45 |
| TOOLPAK LIMITED | 39 |
| WORLDWIDE TOOLS LIMITED | 38 |
| CARL KAMMERLING INTERNATIONAL LIMITED | 36 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 40 |
| 54m+ | 23 |
| 0-1m | 13 |
| 15m-54m | 11 |
| 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| United States | 663,654 |
| Switzerland | 649,451 |
| Jamaica | 533,140 |
| Ireland | 409,656 |
| United Arab Emirates | 234,122 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | 236,883 | 426,771 | +189,888 |
| Switzerland | 353,343 | 296,108 | -57,235 |
| Jamaica | 211,682 | 321,458 | +109,776 |
| Ireland | 276,402 | 133,254 | -143,148 |
| United Arab Emirates | 46,171 | 187,951 | +141,780 |
| Germany | 56,034 | 95,938 | +39,904 |
| Belgium | 41,380 | 67,662 | +26,282 |
| Australia | 56,636 | 31,242 | -25,394 |
| Barbados | 32,272 | 36,959 | +4,687 |
| Kenya | 9,088 | 59,596 | +50,508 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Sweden | 23,120 |
| China | 22,989 |
| Switzerland | 5,908 |
| XI | 4,939 |
| Germany | 2,459 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sweden | 12,769 | 10,351 | -2,418 |
| China | 12,397 | 10,592 | -1,805 |
| Switzerland | 0 | 5,908 | +5,908 |
| XI | 1,743 | 3,196 | +1,453 |
| Germany | 1,300 | 1,159 | -141 |
| Canada | 0 | 629 | +629 |
| Ireland | 250 | 184 | -66 |
| Japan | 251 | 102 | -149 |
| Thailand | 94 | 123 | +29 |
| France | 206 | 0 | -206 |
Export volume by transport
What this shows: Export value by transport mode used to ship goods from the UK.
Top 5 values
| Transport | £ |
|---|---|
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,868,567 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 1,380,719 |
| Air transport | 536,672 |
| Other | 69,271 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 654,063 | 1,214,504 | +560,441 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 789,863 | 590,856 | -199,007 |
| Air transport | 283,253 | 253,419 | -29,834 |
| Other | 30,897 | 38,374 | +7,477 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| London Gateway Port | 931,362 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 851,170 |
| Southampton | 393,189 |
| Liverpool Docks | 311,155 |
| Holyhead | 257,289 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| London Gateway Port | 377,887 | 553,475 | +175,588 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 469,276 | 381,894 | -87,382 |
| Southampton | 44,423 | 348,766 | +304,343 |
| Liverpool Docks | 95,049 | 216,106 | +121,057 |
| Holyhead | 199,867 | 57,422 | -142,445 |
| East Midlands Airport | 133,971 | 62,703 | -71,268 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 33,557 | 110,727 | +77,170 |
| London | 47,355 | 62,858 | +15,503 |
| Dover | 31,264 | 68,467 | +37,203 |
| Portsmouth | 38,146 | 45,312 | +7,166 |
Quick facts
HS code: 820291
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Straight saw blades designed for cutting metal materials