Import/export HS code 82071990: Various tool materials
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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.
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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 | £ |
|---|---|
| China | 6,905,114 |
| Germany | 4,111,172 |
| Netherlands | 4,050,266 |
| United States | 3,926,874 |
| France | 3,627,145 |
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 | 4,127,042 | 2,778,072 | -1,348,970 |
| Germany | 2,531,143 | 1,580,029 | -951,114 |
| Netherlands | 1,985,620 | 2,064,646 | +79,026 |
| United States | 2,057,902 | 1,868,972 | -188,930 |
| France | 1,355,694 | 2,271,451 | +915,757 |
| Norway | 1,427,121 | 1,237,388 | -189,733 |
| Italy | 620,820 | 235,913 | -384,907 |
| Spain | 383,540 | 439,774 | +56,234 |
| Turkey | 557,874 | 41,834 | -516,040 |
| Belgium | 290,010 | 254,958 | -35,052 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| United States | 9,109,368 |
| China | 8,380,520 |
| Germany | 4,176,509 |
| Turkey | 2,604,560 |
| United Kingdom | 1,309,592 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | 4,923,063 | 4,186,305 | -736,758 |
| China | 4,855,686 | 3,524,834 | -1,330,852 |
| Germany | 2,821,857 | 1,354,652 | -1,467,205 |
| Turkey | 606,052 | 1,998,508 | +1,392,456 |
| United Kingdom | 509,930 | 799,662 | +289,732 |
| Spain | 433,243 | 462,964 | +29,721 |
| Italy | 476,843 | 173,032 | -303,811 |
| Netherlands | 276,032 | 289,493 | +13,461 |
| Poland | 215,936 | 316,853 | +100,917 |
| Singapore | 124,144 | 345,161 | +221,017 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 15 |
| North Eastern Scotland | 15 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 12 |
| West Midlands | 12 |
| Inner London - West | 10 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 12 | 14 | +2 |
| North Eastern Scotland | 11 | 8 | -3 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 10 | 6 | -4 |
| West Midlands | 10 | 5 | -5 |
| Inner London - West | 8 | 5 | -3 |
| Greater Manchester | 6 | 5 | -1 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 6 | 8 | +2 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 7 | 6 | -1 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 6 | 3 | -3 |
| West Yorkshire | 5 | 6 | +1 |
Import volume by transport
What this shows: Import value by transport mode used to bring goods into the UK.
Top 5 values
| Transport | £ |
|---|---|
| Air transport | 12,306,327 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 10,928,895 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 9,945,046 |
| Road transport | 36,720 |
| Other | 22,847 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air transport | 6,570,973 | 5,735,354 | -835,619 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 5,505,836 | 5,423,059 | -82,777 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 5,530,442 | 4,414,604 | -1,115,838 |
| Road transport | 34,785 | 1,935 | -32,850 |
| Other | 12,171 | 10,676 | -1,495 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Aberdeen Airport | 5,264,865 |
| Dover | 4,799,247 |
| Felixstowe | 4,778,728 |
| Aberdeen Docks | 3,177,794 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 2,718,633 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aberdeen Airport | 2,930,599 | 2,334,266 | -596,333 |
| Dover | 1,869,408 | 2,929,839 | +1,060,431 |
| Felixstowe | 2,421,526 | 2,357,202 | -64,324 |
| Aberdeen Docks | 2,022,444 | 1,155,350 | -867,094 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 1,491,231 | 1,227,402 | -263,829 |
| East Midlands Airport | 905,499 | 1,122,890 | +217,391 |
| Eurotunnel | 1,385,852 | 378,668 | -1,007,184 |
| Southampton | 726,097 | 468,871 | -257,226 |
| London Gateway Port | 339,833 | 655,429 | +315,596 |
| Thamesport | 439,056 | 505,681 | +66,625 |
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 | 65 |
| Manufacture of machinery and equipment n.e.c. | 21 |
| Manufacture of fabricated metal products, except machinery and equipment | 16 |
| Mining support service activities | 16 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 16 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 49 |
| 2025-11 | 52 |
| 2025-10 | 44 |
| 2025-09 | 52 |
| 2025-08 | 46 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 94 |
| 54m+ | 60 |
| 0-1m | 22 |
| 15m-54m | 21 |
| Other | 17 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Australia | 8,456,307 |
| United States | 5,566,283 |
| Norway | 5,537,731 |
| Germany | 2,924,740 |
| Netherlands | 2,694,774 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Australia | 3,730,368 | 4,725,939 | +995,571 |
| United States | 2,135,614 | 3,430,669 | +1,295,055 |
| Norway | 2,117,590 | 3,420,141 | +1,302,551 |
| Germany | 1,570,442 | 1,354,298 | -216,144 |
| Netherlands | 1,235,229 | 1,459,545 | +224,316 |
| Singapore | 1,504,239 | 1,001,537 | -502,702 |
| United Arab Emirates | 1,074,981 | 603,380 | -471,601 |
| Poland | 436,138 | 981,562 | +545,424 |
| Bosnia and Herzegovina | 288,056 | 1,009,730 | +721,674 |
| France | 628,205 | 422,786 | -205,419 |
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 | 231,848 |
| XI | 19,514 |
| France | 3,574 |
| Spain | 376 |
| Taiwan | 113 |
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 | 122,240 | 109,608 | -12,632 |
| XI | 693 | 18,821 | +18,128 |
| France | 0 | 3,574 | +3,574 |
| Spain | 0 | 376 | +376 |
| Taiwan | 0 | 113 | +113 |
| Ireland | 8 | 0 | -8 |
| Germany | 0 | 1 | +1 |
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) | 18,965,038 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 15,663,107 |
| Air transport | 12,277,753 |
| Other | 255,591 |
| Road transport | 188,962 |
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) | 9,426,255 | 9,538,783 | +112,528 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 6,214,502 | 9,448,605 | +3,234,103 |
| Air transport | 5,346,257 | 6,931,496 | +1,585,239 |
| Other | 123,039 | 132,552 | +9,513 |
| Road transport | 188,962 | 0 | -188,962 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 9,187,300 |
| London Gateway Port | 8,922,903 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 5,888,538 |
| Aberdeen Docks | 3,863,160 |
| East Midlands Airport | 3,824,495 |
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 | 3,771,322 | 5,415,978 | +1,644,656 |
| London Gateway Port | 4,476,864 | 4,446,039 | -30,825 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 1,863,562 | 4,024,976 | +2,161,414 |
| Aberdeen Docks | 1,957,435 | 1,905,725 | -51,710 |
| East Midlands Airport | 2,157,722 | 1,666,773 | -490,949 |
| Immingham Docks | 1,041,893 | 2,219,694 | +1,177,801 |
| Felixstowe | 799,030 | 1,852,282 | +1,053,252 |
| Tyne | 948,285 | 1,180,063 | +231,778 |
| Southampton | 799,283 | 561,430 | -237,853 |
| Manchester Airport | 632,337 | 477,501 | -154,836 |
Quick facts
HS code: 82071990
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Tools made from materials other than diamond or cermets, used for various tasks