Import/export HS code 820770: Milling tools
Tools used for milling, a process of cutting and shaping materials
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- 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 | 39,650,357 |
| United States | 20,797,403 |
| Netherlands | 18,096,461 |
| Italy | 5,918,012 |
| China | 5,071,494 |
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 | 18,801,118 | 20,849,239 | +2,048,121 |
| United States | 10,122,423 | 10,674,980 | +552,557 |
| Netherlands | 8,461,093 | 9,635,368 | +1,174,275 |
| Italy | 2,714,355 | 3,203,657 | +489,302 |
| China | 2,570,971 | 2,500,523 | -70,448 |
| South Korea | 1,777,660 | 1,966,103 | +188,443 |
| Switzerland | 2,068,739 | 1,553,307 | -515,432 |
| Belgium | 1,252,315 | 1,515,764 | +263,449 |
| Israel | 1,042,906 | 1,335,045 | +292,139 |
| Ireland | 1,207,577 | 1,091,627 | -115,950 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Germany | 31,995,658 |
| United States | 21,054,481 |
| China | 11,110,172 |
| Italy | 8,721,143 |
| Netherlands | 7,788,594 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Germany | 14,906,153 | 17,089,505 | +2,183,352 |
| United States | 10,066,844 | 10,987,637 | +920,793 |
| China | 5,882,215 | 5,227,957 | -654,258 |
| Italy | 3,837,035 | 4,884,108 | +1,047,073 |
| Netherlands | 3,595,011 | 4,193,583 | +598,572 |
| Japan | 2,588,743 | 3,520,521 | +931,778 |
| Israel | 2,332,028 | 2,683,444 | +351,416 |
| Switzerland | 2,361,157 | 1,989,200 | -371,957 |
| South Korea | 1,789,360 | 2,305,970 | +516,610 |
| United Kingdom | 1,617,138 | 952,459 | -664,679 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| West Midlands | 58 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 35 |
| West Yorkshire | 30 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 28 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 27 |
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 | 41 | 43 | +2 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 26 | 27 | +1 |
| West Yorkshire | 24 | 22 | -2 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 22 | 23 | +1 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 19 | 20 | +1 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 20 | 18 | -2 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 22 | 19 | -3 |
| Greater Manchester | 16 | 18 | +2 |
| Inner London - West | 13 | 16 | +3 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 14 | 18 | +4 |
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 | 97,021,413 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 11,064,110 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 8,776,842 |
| Other | 1,363,642 |
| Road transport | 330,508 |
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 | 46,713,557 | 50,307,856 | +3,594,299 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 5,487,939 | 5,576,171 | +88,232 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 3,930,610 | 4,846,232 | +915,622 |
| Other | 646,330 | 717,312 | +70,982 |
| Road transport | 194,736 | 135,772 | -58,964 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| East Midlands Airport | 71,178,415 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 10,337,948 |
| London Stansted Airport | 7,354,421 |
| Birmingham Airport | 5,848,375 |
| Thamesport | 4,998,498 |
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 | 33,275,228 | 37,903,187 | +4,627,959 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 5,149,638 | 5,188,310 | +38,672 |
| London Stansted Airport | 3,723,595 | 3,630,826 | -92,769 |
| Birmingham Airport | 3,226,008 | 2,622,367 | -603,641 |
| Thamesport | 2,297,800 | 2,700,698 | +402,898 |
| London Gateway Port | 1,767,631 | 2,251,196 | +483,565 |
| Dover | 1,584,067 | 1,625,390 | +41,323 |
| Eurotunnel | 1,045,238 | 1,114,216 | +68,978 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 1,043,467 | 834,376 | -209,091 |
| Felixstowe | 1,110,932 | 333,731 | -777,201 |
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
|
188 |
|
Manufacture of fabricated metal products, except machinery and equipment
|
78 |
|
Other manufacturing
|
58 |
|
Manufacture of machinery and equipment n.e.c.
|
52 |
|
Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles
|
40 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-05 | 150 |
| 2026-04 | 157 |
| 2026-03 | 162 |
| 2026-02 | 164 |
| 2026-01 | 152 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| EUROPA TOOL COMPANY LIMITED | 125 |
| PROTO LABS, LIMITED | 124 |
| M.A. FORD EUROPE LIMITED | 121 |
| OSG U.K. LIMITED | 120 |
| COPELAND LIMITED | 119 |
| QUICKGRIND LIMITED | 116 |
| PROTOOL LIMITED | 115 |
| CUTWEL LIMITED | 114 |
| DC SWISS UK LTD | 103 |
| PRESTO INTERNATIONAL UK LIMITED | 102 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 252 |
| 54m+ | 163 |
| 0-1m | 80 |
| 15m-54m | 60 |
| Other | 39 |
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 | 18,459,292 |
| Germany | 12,889,187 |
| Italy | 6,307,420 |
| Ireland | 5,305,207 |
| South Korea | 4,670,750 |
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 | 8,237,776 | 10,221,516 | +1,983,740 |
| Germany | 6,961,999 | 5,927,188 | -1,034,811 |
| Italy | 3,009,764 | 3,297,656 | +287,892 |
| Ireland | 2,747,213 | 2,557,994 | -189,219 |
| South Korea | 2,194,547 | 2,476,203 | +281,656 |
| Poland | 1,491,613 | 1,514,100 | +22,487 |
| France | 1,214,682 | 727,838 | -486,844 |
| Singapore | 1,295,026 | 631,961 | -663,065 |
| Romania | 835,392 | 915,231 | +79,839 |
| Viet Nam | 918,558 | 692,981 | -225,577 |
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 | 36,801 |
| Sweden | 11,696 |
| Germany | 2,413 |
| Italy | 1,485 |
| Poland | 1,163 |
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 | 27,778 | 9,023 | -18,755 |
| Sweden | 11,696 | 0 | -11,696 |
| Germany | 39 | 2,374 | +2,335 |
| Italy | 592 | 893 | +301 |
| Poland | 0 | 1,163 | +1,163 |
| France | 491 | 0 | -491 |
| XI | 0 | 418 | +418 |
| Austria | 162 | 0 | -162 |
| Ireland | 0 | 109 | +109 |
| Mexico | 80 | 0 | -80 |
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 | 67,127,213 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 3,201,867 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 667,623 |
| Other | 97,889 |
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 | 33,042,907 | 34,084,306 | +1,041,399 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 1,445,138 | 1,756,729 | +311,591 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 468,533 | 199,090 | -269,443 |
| Other | 71,190 | 26,699 | -44,491 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| East Midlands Airport | 53,059,926 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 8,515,021 |
| London Stansted Airport | 3,174,722 |
| ZLC | 1,689,204 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 1,565,506 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| East Midlands Airport | 26,419,059 | 26,640,867 | +221,808 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 3,965,339 | 4,549,682 | +584,343 |
| London Stansted Airport | 1,461,927 | 1,712,795 | +250,868 |
| ZLC | 791,013 | 898,191 | +107,178 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 721,808 | 843,698 | +121,890 |
| Dover | 606,840 | 384,981 | -221,859 |
| Manchester Airport | 296,593 | 180,603 | -115,990 |
| Immingham Docks | 66,543 | 190,157 | +123,614 |
| Holyhead | 54,405 | 185,303 | +130,898 |
| Aberdeen Docks | 33,511 | 145,064 | +111,553 |
Related HS codes
What this shows: Sibling or child HS codes in the same classification branch.
Quick facts
HS code: 820770
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Tools used for milling, a process of cutting and shaping materials