Import/export HS code 820720: Metal drawing dies
Tools used to shape metal by drawing or extruding, made from different materials
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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 | £ |
|---|---|
| United States | 2,893,015 |
| Netherlands | 1,974,275 |
| Italy | 1,745,014 |
| Spain | 1,728,466 |
| Germany | 1,396,510 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | 1,614,851 | 1,278,164 | -336,687 |
| Netherlands | 1,158,531 | 815,744 | -342,787 |
| Italy | 952,974 | 792,040 | -160,934 |
| Spain | 914,548 | 813,918 | -100,630 |
| Germany | 819,749 | 576,761 | -242,988 |
| China | 721,232 | 570,608 | -150,624 |
| Ireland | 409,261 | 251,811 | -157,450 |
| Belgium | 270,223 | 351,677 | +81,454 |
| Czechia | 193,190 | 149,680 | -43,510 |
| India | 191,773 | 149,386 | -42,387 |
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 | 2,951,089 |
| Spain | 1,972,168 |
| Netherlands | 1,955,093 |
| Italy | 1,708,514 |
| China | 1,411,538 |
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 | 1,629,837 | 1,321,252 | -308,585 |
| Spain | 1,069,720 | 902,448 | -167,272 |
| Netherlands | 1,155,044 | 800,049 | -354,995 |
| Italy | 924,896 | 783,618 | -141,278 |
| China | 824,844 | 586,694 | -238,150 |
| Germany | 752,106 | 491,673 | -260,433 |
| Ireland | 371,728 | 249,490 | -122,238 |
| Belgium | 241,046 | 376,624 | +135,578 |
| India | 191,773 | 149,386 | -42,387 |
| United Kingdom | 108,634 | 171,369 | +62,735 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| West Midlands | 15 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 12 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 9 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 8 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 8 |
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 | 12 | +4 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 11 | 6 | -5 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 4 | 8 | +4 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 7 | 4 | -3 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 7 | 4 | -3 |
| West Yorkshire | 5 | 5 | +0 |
| Cheshire | 6 | 3 | -3 |
| South East Wales | 5 | 5 | +0 |
| South Yorkshire | 4 | 7 | +3 |
| Greater Manchester | 5 | 3 | -2 |
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 | 8,330,818 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 4,211,393 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,776,115 |
| Road transport | 3,556 |
| Other | 2,125 |
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 | 4,831,360 | 3,499,458 | -1,331,902 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 1,944,709 | 2,266,684 | +321,975 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,169,405 | 606,710 | -562,695 |
| Road transport | 3,556 | 0 | -3,556 |
| Other | 463 | 1,662 | +1,199 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| East Midlands Airport | 2,813,432 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 2,570,495 |
| Birmingham Airport | 1,328,618 |
| Harwich | 1,298,787 |
| Dover | 997,247 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| East Midlands Airport | 1,749,052 | 1,064,380 | -684,672 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 1,388,417 | 1,182,078 | -206,339 |
| Birmingham Airport | 573,406 | 755,212 | +181,806 |
| Harwich | 730,006 | 568,781 | -161,225 |
| Dover | 423,772 | 573,475 | +149,703 |
| Manchester Airport | 520,089 | 349,187 | -170,902 |
| Felixstowe | 297,005 | 463,763 | +166,758 |
| Immingham Docks | 325,855 | 311,038 | -14,817 |
| London | 247,035 | 364,524 | +117,489 |
| Eurotunnel | 261,488 | 233,347 | -28,141 |
Importer companies by SIC division
What this shows: Industry breakdown (SIC divisions) of importing companies.
Top 5 values
| SIC | Companies |
|---|---|
| Manufacture of fabricated metal products, except machinery and equipment | 38 |
| Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 24 |
| Manufacture of basic metals | 19 |
| Other manufacturing | 17 |
| Manufacture of machinery and equipment n.e.c. | 10 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 27 |
| 2025-11 | 31 |
| 2025-10 | 29 |
| 2025-09 | 29 |
| 2025-08 | 29 |
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 |
|---|---|
| 54m+ | 62 |
| 1m-15m | 56 |
| 15m-54m | 27 |
| Other | 15 |
| 0-1m | 10 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Saudi Arabia | 2,601,064 |
| Thailand | 1,849,446 |
| Netherlands | 1,426,386 |
| Germany | 1,011,768 |
| Qatar | 790,378 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Saudi Arabia | 1,593,038 | 1,008,026 | -585,012 |
| Thailand | 1,415,160 | 434,286 | -980,874 |
| Netherlands | 1,288,179 | 138,207 | -1,149,972 |
| Germany | 683,466 | 328,302 | -355,164 |
| Qatar | 541,108 | 249,270 | -291,838 |
| Ireland | 490,285 | 296,265 | -194,020 |
| United Arab Emirates | 325,229 | 337,813 | +12,584 |
| France | 260,785 | 391,304 | +130,519 |
| Israel | 161,049 | 339,134 | +178,085 |
| Spain | 127,959 | 364,800 | +236,841 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Taiwan | 2,919 |
| China | 2,634 |
| XI | 1,123 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Taiwan | 2,858 | 61 | -2,797 |
| China | 2,374 | 260 | -2,114 |
| XI | 765 | 358 | -407 |
Export volume by transport
What this shows: Export value by transport mode used to ship goods from the UK.
Top 5 values
| Transport | £ |
|---|---|
| Air transport | 11,800,454 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 2,001,490 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 904,509 |
| Road transport | 11,768 |
| Other | 10,618 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air transport | 7,346,908 | 4,453,546 | -2,893,362 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 1,437,522 | 563,968 | -873,554 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 429,857 | 474,652 | +44,795 |
| Road transport | 11,768 | 0 | -11,768 |
| Other | 9,939 | 679 | -9,260 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| London Heathrow Airport | 6,215,541 |
| East Midlands Airport | 2,555,004 |
| ZLC | 1,878,928 |
| Immingham Docks | 1,033,827 |
| Manchester Airport | 603,616 |
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 Heathrow Airport | 4,088,519 | 2,127,022 | -1,961,497 |
| East Midlands Airport | 1,431,413 | 1,123,591 | -307,822 |
| ZLC | 1,219,715 | 659,213 | -560,502 |
| Immingham Docks | 1,027,991 | 5,836 | -1,022,155 |
| Manchester Airport | 439,665 | 163,951 | -275,714 |
| London Gateway Port | 278,286 | 251,071 | -27,215 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 289,074 | 206,597 | -82,477 |
| London Stansted Airport | 158,197 | 256,339 | +98,142 |
| Portsmouth | 4,333 | 316,047 | +311,714 |
| Felixstowe | 65,481 | 102,344 | +36,863 |
Related HS codes
What this shows: Sibling or child HS codes in the same classification branch.
Quick facts
HS code: 820720
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Tools used to shape metal by drawing or extruding, made from different materials