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 | 3,676,919 |
| Netherlands | 1,969,663 |
| Spain | 1,934,176 |
| Italy | 1,865,613 |
| Germany | 1,431,785 |
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 | 1,541,624 | 2,135,295 | +593,671 |
| Netherlands | 939,828 | 1,029,835 | +90,007 |
| Spain | 981,698 | 952,478 | -29,220 |
| Italy | 1,037,201 | 828,412 | -208,789 |
| Germany | 805,625 | 626,160 | -179,465 |
| China | 741,470 | 552,787 | -188,683 |
| Ireland | 352,649 | 297,958 | -54,691 |
| Belgium | 341,020 | 306,050 | -34,970 |
| India | 193,900 | 237,283 | +43,383 |
| Czechia | 174,838 | 164,349 | -10,489 |
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 | 3,807,553 |
| Spain | 2,236,488 |
| Netherlands | 1,942,787 |
| Italy | 1,829,113 |
| China | 1,368,842 |
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 | 1,628,243 | 2,179,310 | +551,067 |
| Spain | 1,159,728 | 1,076,760 | -82,968 |
| Netherlands | 940,299 | 1,002,488 | +62,189 |
| Italy | 1,008,460 | 820,653 | -187,807 |
| China | 782,765 | 586,077 | -196,688 |
| Germany | 694,663 | 477,763 | -216,900 |
| Belgium | 322,966 | 330,092 | +7,126 |
| Ireland | 312,798 | 297,952 | -14,846 |
| India | 193,900 | 237,283 | +43,383 |
| United Kingdom | 158,675 | 123,450 | -35,225 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| West Midlands | 16 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 14 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 9 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 9 |
| Cheshire | 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 | 9 | 12 | +3 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 11 | 8 | -3 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 5 | 7 | +2 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 6 | 6 | +0 |
| Cheshire | 5 | 5 | +0 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 7 | 4 | -3 |
| West Yorkshire | 7 | 4 | -3 |
| South Yorkshire | 5 | 7 | +2 |
| Lancashire | 5 | 4 | -1 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 3 | 5 | +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 | 9,478,924 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 4,580,177 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,605,624 |
| Other | 2,128 |
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 | 4,847,162 | 4,631,762 | -215,400 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 2,067,044 | 2,513,133 | +446,089 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 909,316 | 696,308 | -213,008 |
| Other | 1,126 | 1,002 | -124 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| London Heathrow Airport | 3,476,057 |
| East Midlands Airport | 2,766,474 |
| Birmingham Airport | 1,559,353 |
| Harwich | 1,335,240 |
| Dover | 1,071,494 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| London Heathrow Airport | 1,500,344 | 1,975,713 | +475,369 |
| East Midlands Airport | 1,588,133 | 1,178,341 | -409,792 |
| Birmingham Airport | 714,659 | 844,694 | +130,035 |
| Harwich | 658,153 | 677,087 | +18,934 |
| Dover | 519,031 | 552,463 | +33,432 |
| Manchester Airport | 507,433 | 447,003 | -60,430 |
| London | 290,080 | 565,884 | +275,804 |
| Felixstowe | 335,595 | 502,566 | +166,971 |
| Immingham Docks | 287,311 | 285,721 | -1,590 |
| Eurotunnel | 258,831 | 238,267 | -20,564 |
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 | 37 |
| Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 26 |
| Manufacture of basic metals | 20 |
| Other manufacturing | 19 |
| Manufacture of machinery and equipment n.e.c. | 11 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-04 | 31 |
| 2026-03 | 27 |
| 2026-02 | 32 |
| 2026-01 | 27 |
| 2025-12 | 26 |
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 | 64 |
| 54m+ | 64 |
| 15m-54m | 26 |
| Other | 16 |
| 0-1m | 9 |
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 | 3,030,082 |
| Thailand | 1,719,600 |
| Netherlands | 1,424,109 |
| Germany | 1,086,427 |
| Ireland | 874,282 |
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 | 1,441,095 | 1,588,987 | +147,892 |
| Thailand | 1,292,784 | 426,816 | -865,968 |
| Netherlands | 1,229,309 | 194,800 | -1,034,509 |
| Germany | 661,375 | 425,052 | -236,323 |
| Ireland | 497,398 | 376,884 | -120,514 |
| Qatar | 495,677 | 275,471 | -220,206 |
| United Arab Emirates | 354,129 | 364,917 | +10,788 |
| France | 337,652 | 371,421 | +33,769 |
| United States | 177,096 | 444,485 | +267,389 |
| Israel | 209,768 | 366,490 | +156,722 |
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 | 3,314 |
| Taiwan | 1,428 |
| 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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| China | 2,374 | 940 | -1,434 |
| Taiwan | 1,318 | 110 | -1,208 |
| XI | 872 | 251 | -621 |
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 | 12,552,367 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 2,045,944 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,149,165 |
| Other | 9,807 |
| Road transport | 2,670 |
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 | 7,116,018 | 5,436,349 | -1,679,669 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 1,544,241 | 501,703 | -1,042,538 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 414,724 | 734,441 | +319,717 |
| Other | 8,506 | 1,301 | -7,205 |
| Road transport | 2,670 | 0 | -2,670 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| London Heathrow Airport | 6,596,921 |
| East Midlands Airport | 2,748,173 |
| ZLC | 1,952,053 |
| Immingham Docks | 1,025,766 |
| Manchester Airport | 672,273 |
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 | 3,779,429 | 2,817,492 | -961,937 |
| East Midlands Airport | 1,478,349 | 1,269,824 | -208,525 |
| ZLC | 1,248,848 | 703,205 | -545,643 |
| Immingham Docks | 1,011,111 | 14,655 | -996,456 |
| Manchester Airport | 424,396 | 247,877 | -176,519 |
| London Gateway Port | 314,410 | 288,174 | -26,236 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 172,128 | 343,866 | +171,738 |
| London Stansted Airport | 147,494 | 268,953 | +121,459 |
| Portsmouth | 265,919 | 59,699 | -206,220 |
| Liverpool Docks | 20,169 | 230,073 | +209,904 |
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