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.
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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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Germany | 40,881,547 |
| United States | 21,630,673 |
| Netherlands | 18,624,422 |
| Italy | 6,109,999 |
| China | 5,051,675 |
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 | 19,160,849 | 21,720,698 | +2,559,849 |
| United States | 10,514,147 | 11,116,526 | +602,379 |
| Netherlands | 8,504,097 | 10,120,325 | +1,616,228 |
| Italy | 2,742,013 | 3,367,986 | +625,973 |
| China | 2,518,737 | 2,532,938 | +14,201 |
| South Korea | 1,829,064 | 1,921,139 | +92,075 |
| Switzerland | 1,806,039 | 1,887,827 | +81,788 |
| Belgium | 1,272,952 | 1,593,111 | +320,159 |
| Ireland | 1,375,827 | 1,164,325 | -211,502 |
| Israel | 1,145,646 | 1,332,224 | +186,578 |
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 | 32,722,952 |
| United States | 21,900,883 |
| China | 11,316,526 |
| Italy | 9,017,831 |
| Netherlands | 8,068,632 |
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 | 14,862,422 | 17,860,530 | +2,998,108 |
| United States | 10,514,795 | 11,386,088 | +871,293 |
| China | 6,132,464 | 5,184,062 | -948,402 |
| Italy | 3,886,337 | 5,131,494 | +1,245,157 |
| Netherlands | 3,667,881 | 4,400,751 | +732,870 |
| Japan | 2,594,104 | 3,613,656 | +1,019,552 |
| Israel | 2,470,095 | 2,711,963 | +241,868 |
| Switzerland | 2,070,619 | 2,347,509 | +276,890 |
| South Korea | 1,791,783 | 2,376,638 | +584,855 |
| United Kingdom | 1,747,587 | 942,641 | -804,946 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| West Midlands | 55 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 36 |
| West Yorkshire | 33 |
| 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 | 39 | 44 | +5 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 23 | 28 | +5 |
| West Yorkshire | 27 | 23 | -4 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 19 | 25 | +6 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 18 | 20 | +2 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 22 | 20 | -2 |
| Greater Manchester | 17 | 17 | +0 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 21 | 19 | -2 |
| Inner London - West | 16 | 17 | +1 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 12 | 19 | +7 |
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 | 99,902,417 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 11,795,011 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 9,084,323 |
| Other | 1,395,127 |
| Road transport | 327,947 |
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 | 47,389,455 | 52,512,962 | +5,123,507 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 6,088,638 | 5,706,373 | -382,265 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 4,033,861 | 5,050,462 | +1,016,601 |
| Other | 617,889 | 777,238 | +159,349 |
| Road transport | 117,188 | 210,759 | +93,571 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| East Midlands Airport | 72,947,147 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 10,820,037 |
| London Stansted Airport | 7,696,765 |
| Birmingham Airport | 5,997,118 |
| Thamesport | 5,179,698 |
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 | 33,522,268 | 39,424,879 | +5,902,611 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 5,289,259 | 5,530,778 | +241,519 |
| London Stansted Airport | 3,936,556 | 3,760,209 | -176,347 |
| Birmingham Airport | 3,239,872 | 2,757,246 | -482,626 |
| Thamesport | 2,461,977 | 2,717,721 | +255,744 |
| London Gateway Port | 2,166,443 | 2,350,427 | +183,984 |
| Dover | 1,451,896 | 1,750,249 | +298,353 |
| Eurotunnel | 1,008,900 | 1,289,412 | +280,512 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 1,214,970 | 871,592 | -343,378 |
| Felixstowe | 1,166,125 | 405,797 | -760,328 |
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 | 187 |
| Manufacture of fabricated metal products, except machinery and equipment | 78 |
| Other manufacturing | 60 |
| Manufacture of machinery and equipment n.e.c. | 50 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 41 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-04 | 157 |
| 2026-03 | 162 |
| 2026-02 | 164 |
| 2026-01 | 152 |
| 2025-12 | 148 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| EUROPA TOOL COMPANY LIMITED | 124 |
| PROTO LABS, LIMITED | 123 |
| M.A. FORD EUROPE LIMITED | 120 |
| OSG U.K. LIMITED | 119 |
| COPELAND LIMITED | 118 |
| QUICKGRIND LIMITED | 115 |
| PROTOOL LIMITED | 114 |
| CUTWEL LIMITED | 113 |
| DC SWISS UK LTD | 102 |
| PRESTO INTERNATIONAL UK LIMITED | 101 |
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+ | 161 |
| 0-1m | 84 |
| 15m-54m | 60 |
| Other | 41 |
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 | 19,074,232 |
| Germany | 13,022,574 |
| Italy | 6,433,837 |
| Ireland | 5,606,980 |
| South Korea | 4,569,444 |
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 | 8,229,395 | 10,844,837 | +2,615,442 |
| Germany | 6,438,458 | 6,584,116 | +145,658 |
| Italy | 2,945,776 | 3,488,061 | +542,285 |
| Ireland | 2,793,216 | 2,813,764 | +20,548 |
| South Korea | 1,714,627 | 2,854,817 | +1,140,190 |
| Poland | 1,450,785 | 1,627,040 | +176,255 |
| Singapore | 1,331,195 | 763,690 | -567,505 |
| France | 1,171,102 | 903,590 | -267,512 |
| Netherlands | 1,243,666 | 772,614 | -471,052 |
| Romania | 849,475 | 963,047 | +113,572 |
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 | 36,648 |
| Sweden | 11,696 |
| Germany | 2,413 |
| Italy | 1,381 |
| France | 495 |
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 | 26,364 | 10,284 | -16,080 |
| Sweden | 0 | 11,696 | +11,696 |
| Germany | 39 | 2,374 | +2,335 |
| Italy | 370 | 1,011 | +641 |
| France | 495 | 0 | -495 |
| XI | 0 | 418 | +418 |
| Poland | 0 | 245 | +245 |
| 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 | 69,451,009 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 3,240,175 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 683,663 |
| Other | 97,499 |
| Road transport | 2,802 |
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 | 32,834,208 | 36,616,801 | +3,782,593 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 1,278,915 | 1,961,260 | +682,345 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 451,953 | 231,710 | -220,243 |
| Other | 58,695 | 38,804 | -19,891 |
| Road transport | 2,802 | 0 | -2,802 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| East Midlands Airport | 54,907,705 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 8,963,069 |
| London Stansted Airport | 3,338,623 |
| ZLC | 1,669,483 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 1,607,163 |
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 | 26,248,146 | 28,659,559 | +2,411,413 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 3,830,145 | 5,132,924 | +1,302,779 |
| London Stansted Airport | 1,586,486 | 1,752,137 | +165,651 |
| ZLC | 739,770 | 929,713 | +189,943 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 599,041 | 1,008,122 | +409,081 |
| Dover | 503,188 | 475,111 | -28,077 |
| Manchester Airport | 281,182 | 17,909 | -263,273 |
| Holyhead | 109,512 | 153,670 | +44,158 |
| Immingham Docks | 53,659 | 205,895 | +152,236 |
| Aberdeen Docks | 20,733 | 156,584 | +135,851 |
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