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 | 8,685,834 |
| China | 3,971,702 |
| Belgium | 1,500,999 |
| Switzerland | 516,004 |
| Netherlands | 416,841 |
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 | 4,387,956 | 4,297,878 | -90,078 |
| China | 2,034,441 | 1,937,261 | -97,180 |
| Belgium | 871,854 | 629,145 | -242,709 |
| Switzerland | 212,236 | 303,768 | +91,532 |
| Netherlands | 223,430 | 193,411 | -30,019 |
| United States | 138,160 | 135,493 | -2,667 |
| India | 40,926 | 64,185 | +23,259 |
| Japan | 76,646 | 10,782 | -65,864 |
| Australia | 7,712 | 77,800 | +70,088 |
| France | 31,256 | 23,091 | -8,165 |
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 | 8,344,565 |
| China | 4,017,762 |
| United States | 1,768,621 |
| Germany | 895,282 |
| Sweden | 375,344 |
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 | 4,134,897 | 4,209,668 | +74,771 |
| China | 2,068,930 | 1,948,832 | -120,098 |
| United States | 1,019,751 | 748,870 | -270,881 |
| Germany | 498,754 | 396,528 | -102,226 |
| Sweden | 205,002 | 170,342 | -34,660 |
| India | 41,879 | 63,775 | +21,896 |
| Japan | 70,981 | 10,782 | -60,199 |
| Australia | 0 | 77,800 | +77,800 |
| Denmark | 14,415 | 18,276 | +3,861 |
| Turkey | 28,810 | 0 | -28,810 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| West Midlands | 12 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 8 |
| Greater Manchester | 6 |
| West Yorkshire | 4 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 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 | 8 | 10 | +2 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 6 | 5 | -1 |
| Greater Manchester | 3 | 4 | +1 |
| West Yorkshire | 1 | 4 | +3 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Inner London - West | 3 | 1 | -2 |
| Kent | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| Lancashire | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| 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) | 10,023,999 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 3,895,368 |
| Air transport | 1,882,773 |
| Road transport | 36,527 |
| Other | 25,830 |
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) | 5,102,494 | 4,921,505 | -180,989 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,977,349 | 1,918,019 | -59,330 |
| Air transport | 996,217 | 886,556 | -109,661 |
| Road transport | 33,413 | 3,114 | -30,299 |
| Other | 16,373 | 9,457 | -6,916 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 6,628,507 |
| Felixstowe | 1,672,772 |
| Purfleet | 1,315,052 |
| Southampton | 1,272,870 |
| Dover | 1,222,396 |
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 | 3,352,160 | 3,276,347 | -75,813 |
| Felixstowe | 1,016,466 | 656,306 | -360,160 |
| Purfleet | 806,089 | 508,963 | -297,126 |
| Southampton | 475,260 | 797,610 | +322,350 |
| Dover | 586,806 | 635,590 | +48,784 |
| Leeds Bradford Airport | 566,805 | 360,325 | -206,480 |
| London | 430,899 | 219,039 | -211,860 |
| Birmingham Airport | 247,777 | 304,648 | +56,871 |
| London Gateway Port | 87,135 | 290,823 | +203,688 |
| ZLC | 125,225 | 100,766 | -24,459 |
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 |
|
Other personal service activities
|
4 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-05 | 14 |
| 2026-04 | 11 |
| 2026-03 | 15 |
| 2026-02 | 10 |
| 2026-01 | 18 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| NEILL TOOLS LIMITED | 106 |
| SNAP-ON U.K. HOLDINGS LIMITED | 87 |
| MAKITA (UK) LIMITED | 55 |
| CROMWELL GROUP (HOLDINGS) LIMITED | 52 |
| WURTH UK LIMITED | 50 |
| AXMINSTER TOOL CENTRE LTD | 48 |
| T I MIDWOOD & CO LIMITED | 45 |
| TOOLPAK LIMITED | 39 |
| WORLDWIDE TOOLS LIMITED | 38 |
| CARL KAMMERLING INTERNATIONAL LIMITED | 37 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 43 |
| 54m+ | 23 |
| 0-1m | 12 |
| 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 | 676,473 |
| Switzerland | 609,718 |
| Jamaica | 510,909 |
| Ireland | 391,983 |
| United Arab Emirates | 231,136 |
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 | 364,355 | 312,118 | -52,237 |
| Switzerland | 355,566 | 254,152 | -101,414 |
| Jamaica | 241,687 | 269,222 | +27,535 |
| Ireland | 268,492 | 123,491 | -145,001 |
| United Arab Emirates | 174,799 | 56,337 | -118,462 |
| Germany | 84,856 | 80,280 | -4,576 |
| Belgium | 28,950 | 71,410 | +42,460 |
| Australia | 53,740 | 30,119 | -23,621 |
| Barbados | 33,333 | 37,067 | +3,734 |
| Kenya | 1,120 | 59,596 | +58,476 |
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 | 24,131 |
| China | 22,435 |
| Switzerland | 5,959 |
| XI | 4,543 |
| Germany | 2,489 |
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 | 14,215 | 9,916 | -4,299 |
| China | 12,688 | 9,747 | -2,941 |
| Switzerland | 862 | 5,097 | +4,235 |
| XI | 1,172 | 3,371 | +2,199 |
| Germany | 1,132 | 1,357 | +225 |
| Canada | 0 | 629 | +629 |
| Ireland | 261 | 173 | -88 |
| Japan | 226 | 86 | -140 |
| Thailand | 81 | 164 | +83 |
| France | 206 | 24 | -182 |
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) | 1,815,095 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 1,295,685 |
| Air transport | 513,430 |
| Other | 69,639 |
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) | 890,362 | 924,733 | +34,371 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 772,540 | 523,145 | -249,395 |
| Air transport | 335,804 | 177,626 | -158,178 |
| Other | 34,031 | 35,608 | +1,577 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| London Gateway Port | 864,765 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 807,134 |
| Southampton | 412,621 |
| Liverpool Docks | 311,155 |
| Holyhead | 241,386 |
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 | 402,813 | 461,952 | +59,139 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 475,204 | 331,930 | -143,274 |
| Southampton | 212,841 | 199,780 | -13,061 |
| Liverpool Docks | 144,773 | 166,382 | +21,609 |
| Holyhead | 186,807 | 54,579 | -132,228 |
| East Midlands Airport | 132,629 | 58,501 | -74,128 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 84,127 | 61,030 | -23,097 |
| Dover | 43,134 | 51,134 | +8,000 |
| London | 31,055 | 61,230 | +30,175 |
| Portsmouth | 41,300 | 43,327 | +2,027 |
Quick facts
HS code: 820291
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Straight saw blades designed for cutting metal materials