Import/export HS code 820530: Woodworking cutting tools
Hand tools like planes, chisels, and gouges used for shaping or cutting wood
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| China | 7,661,699 |
| India | 1,185,823 |
| Switzerland | 738,197 |
| United States | 711,227 |
| Mexico | 599,824 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| China | 4,311,357 | 3,350,342 | -961,015 |
| India | 757,819 | 428,004 | -329,815 |
| Switzerland | 419,284 | 318,913 | -100,371 |
| United States | 401,331 | 309,896 | -91,435 |
| Mexico | 398,449 | 201,375 | -197,074 |
| Czechia | 285,301 | 208,342 | -76,959 |
| Canada | 250,983 | 105,210 | -145,773 |
| Belgium | 151,863 | 125,314 | -26,549 |
| Germany | 127,888 | 133,089 | +5,201 |
| Netherlands | 98,928 | 108,951 | +10,023 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| China | 8,367,415 |
| India | 1,513,780 |
| Switzerland | 771,854 |
| United States | 716,660 |
| Czechia | 500,685 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| China | 4,765,843 | 3,601,572 | -1,164,271 |
| India | 940,018 | 573,762 | -366,256 |
| Switzerland | 432,551 | 339,303 | -93,248 |
| United States | 388,107 | 328,553 | -59,554 |
| Czechia | 289,798 | 210,887 | -78,911 |
| Canada | 245,388 | 105,807 | -139,581 |
| Germany | 70,510 | 118,717 | +48,207 |
| Japan | 126,753 | 48,618 | -78,135 |
| Taiwan | 79,738 | 75,319 | -4,419 |
| Ukraine | 89,896 | 990 | -88,906 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Greater Manchester | 11 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 10 |
| West Midlands | 10 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 9 |
| West Yorkshire | 9 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Greater Manchester | 10 | 6 | -4 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 8 | 6 | -2 |
| West Midlands | 8 | 7 | -1 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 6 | 5 | -1 |
| West Yorkshire | 8 | 3 | -5 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 7 | 6 | -1 |
| Essex | 6 | 6 | +0 |
| Kent | 7 | 5 | -2 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 4 | 6 | +2 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 4 | 5 | +1 |
Import volume by transport
What this shows: Import value by transport mode used to bring goods into the UK.
Top 5 values
| Transport | £ |
|---|---|
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 9,472,158 |
| Air transport | 2,393,987 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 1,230,507 |
| Other | 238,751 |
| Road transport | 52,165 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 5,569,967 | 3,902,191 | -1,667,776 |
| Air transport | 1,140,182 | 1,253,805 | +113,623 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 810,154 | 420,353 | -389,801 |
| Other | 195,518 | 43,233 | -152,285 |
| Road transport | 52,165 | 0 | -52,165 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Felixstowe | 5,241,007 |
| Southampton | 2,187,830 |
| London Gateway Port | 1,507,685 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 802,293 |
| Birmingham Airport | 655,033 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Felixstowe | 3,625,635 | 1,615,372 | -2,010,263 |
| Southampton | 954,553 | 1,233,277 | +278,724 |
| London Gateway Port | 739,970 | 767,715 | +27,745 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 390,653 | 411,640 | +20,987 |
| Birmingham Airport | 306,691 | 348,342 | +41,651 |
| London | 444,489 | 165,905 | -278,584 |
| East Midlands Airport | 245,634 | 211,516 | -34,118 |
| Thamesport | 195,889 | 113,909 | -81,980 |
| 000 | 195,518 | 43,233 | -152,285 |
| London Stansted Airport | 121,542 | 113,315 | -8,227 |
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 | 74 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 49 |
| Manufacture of fabricated metal products, except machinery and equipment | 11 |
| Other manufacturing | 7 |
| Manufacture of machinery and equipment n.e.c. | 5 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 27 |
| 2025-11 | 33 |
| 2025-10 | 26 |
| 2025-09 | 30 |
| 2025-08 | 36 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| AXMINSTER TOOL CENTRE LTD | 117 |
| DRAPER TOOLS LIMITED | 108 |
| TOOLBANK LIMITED | 103 |
| NEILL TOOLS LIMITED | 89 |
| ROLSON TOOLS LIMITED | 82 |
| HILKA TOOLS (UK) LIMITED | 79 |
| OLYMPIA TOOLS (UK) LIMITED | 78 |
| TREND TOOL TECHNOLOGY LTD | 74 |
| SNAP-ON U.K. HOLDINGS LIMITED | 72 |
| NORTHERN WHOLESALE TOOLS LIMITED | 68 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 58 |
| 54m+ | 40 |
| 0-1m | 30 |
| 15m-54m | 21 |
| Other | 12 |
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 | 7,226,418 |
| Belgium | 1,809,528 |
| Germany | 1,560,754 |
| Ireland | 1,160,723 |
| Australia | 917,462 |
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 | 4,265,666 | 2,960,752 | -1,304,914 |
| Belgium | 1,062,732 | 746,796 | -315,936 |
| Germany | 965,977 | 594,777 | -371,200 |
| Ireland | 720,045 | 440,678 | -279,367 |
| Australia | 412,334 | 505,128 | +92,794 |
| Canada | 378,217 | 307,385 | -70,832 |
| France | 313,062 | 181,286 | -131,776 |
| Austria | 262,215 | 123,508 | -138,707 |
| Netherlands | 179,547 | 138,686 | -40,861 |
| Poland | 131,428 | 113,621 | -17,807 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| China | 30,830 |
| XI | 3,036 |
| Mexico | 2,264 |
| Spain | 1,475 |
| Italy | 1,383 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| China | 18,904 | 11,926 | -6,978 |
| XI | 961 | 2,075 | +1,114 |
| Mexico | 1,982 | 282 | -1,700 |
| Spain | 941 | 534 | -407 |
| Italy | 1,383 | 0 | -1,383 |
| Ireland | 615 | 70 | -545 |
| India | 382 | 222 | -160 |
| Taiwan | 300 | 228 | -72 |
| Austria | 0 | 33 | +33 |
| Indonesia | 0 | 29 | +29 |
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) | 6,655,247 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 5,553,761 |
| Air transport | 3,669,424 |
| Other | 50,043 |
| Road transport | 13,432 |
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) | 3,857,314 | 2,797,933 | -1,059,381 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 3,253,870 | 2,299,891 | -953,979 |
| Air transport | 2,254,956 | 1,414,468 | -840,488 |
| Other | 32,181 | 17,862 | -14,319 |
| Road transport | 13,432 | 0 | -13,432 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Liverpool Docks | 3,450,491 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 2,150,638 |
| Immingham Docks | 1,878,882 |
| London Gateway Port | 1,703,293 |
| Southampton | 1,253,097 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Liverpool Docks | 2,063,620 | 1,386,871 | -676,749 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 1,358,635 | 792,003 | -566,632 |
| Immingham Docks | 1,060,082 | 818,800 | -241,282 |
| London Gateway Port | 1,373,541 | 329,752 | -1,043,789 |
| Southampton | 244,378 | 1,008,719 | +764,341 |
| East Midlands Airport | 715,940 | 412,870 | -303,070 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 416,027 | 428,050 | +12,023 |
| ZLC | 494,893 | 205,750 | -289,143 |
| Holyhead | 377,430 | 168,112 | -209,318 |
| Manchester Airport | 170,377 | 235,026 | +64,649 |
Quick facts
HS code: 820530
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Hand tools like planes, chisels, and gouges used for shaping or cutting wood