Import/export HS code 820780: Turning tools
Tools used for turning materials on a lathe, shaping them by rotation
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.
- 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| United States | 8,796,883 |
| Ireland | 4,448,405 |
| Germany | 2,273,164 |
| China | 1,906,274 |
| Japan | 1,809,837 |
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 | 6,081,911 | 2,714,972 | -3,366,939 |
| Ireland | 1,432,007 | 3,016,398 | +1,584,391 |
| Germany | 1,132,900 | 1,140,264 | +7,364 |
| China | 715,069 | 1,191,205 | +476,136 |
| Japan | 819,950 | 989,887 | +169,937 |
| France | 346,213 | 454,542 | +108,329 |
| Netherlands | 165,839 | 193,183 | +27,344 |
| Sweden | 133,147 | 179,219 | +46,072 |
| Israel | 156,080 | 113,734 | -42,346 |
| Switzerland | 122,406 | 91,512 | -30,894 |
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 Kingdom | 7,842,575 |
| Ireland | 4,431,167 |
| China | 2,121,190 |
| Japan | 2,029,693 |
| United States | 1,283,536 |
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 Kingdom | 5,572,137 | 2,270,438 | -3,301,699 |
| Ireland | 1,417,571 | 3,013,596 | +1,596,025 |
| China | 779,795 | 1,341,395 | +561,600 |
| Japan | 932,623 | 1,097,070 | +164,447 |
| United States | 721,994 | 561,542 | -160,452 |
| Germany | 651,710 | 578,205 | -73,505 |
| Canada | 229,074 | 363,485 | +134,411 |
| Bulgaria | 182,207 | 146,531 | -35,676 |
| Sweden | 136,353 | 188,944 | +52,591 |
| Israel | 167,669 | 143,450 | -24,219 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| West Midlands | 20 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 13 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 12 |
| Greater Manchester | 10 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Midlands | 16 | 14 | -2 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 9 | 9 | +0 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 6 | 11 | +5 |
| Greater Manchester | 9 | 6 | -3 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 9 | 8 | -1 |
| West Yorkshire | 9 | 8 | -1 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 7 | 6 | -1 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 4 | 7 | +3 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 5 | 6 | +1 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 4 | 6 | +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 | 19,590,423 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,943,406 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 518,195 |
| Other | 104,714 |
| Road transport | 6,355 |
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 | 10,476,065 | 9,114,358 | -1,361,707 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 781,249 | 1,162,157 | +380,908 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 241,713 | 276,482 | +34,769 |
| Other | 59,922 | 44,792 | -15,130 |
| Road transport | 0 | 6,355 | +6,355 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| London Stansted Airport | 8,996,212 |
| East Midlands Airport | 6,315,710 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 3,558,586 |
| Felixstowe | 841,716 |
| Southampton | 577,720 |
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 Stansted Airport | 6,041,557 | 2,954,655 | -3,086,902 |
| East Midlands Airport | 3,014,821 | 3,300,889 | +286,068 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 1,087,479 | 2,471,107 | +1,383,628 |
| Felixstowe | 480,291 | 361,425 | -118,866 |
| Southampton | 59,978 | 517,742 | +457,764 |
| Birmingham Airport | 196,601 | 281,312 | +84,711 |
| London Gateway Port | 140,186 | 124,788 | -15,398 |
| Dover | 77,848 | 132,635 | +54,787 |
| Eurotunnel | 113,151 | 50,810 | -62,341 |
| Thamesport | 30,146 | 105,800 | +75,654 |
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 | 58 |
| Manufacture of fabricated metal products, except machinery and equipment | 38 |
| Manufacture of machinery and equipment n.e.c. | 20 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 20 |
| Manufacture of computer, electronic and optical products | 13 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-04 | 37 |
| 2026-03 | 38 |
| 2026-02 | 33 |
| 2026-01 | 39 |
| 2025-12 | 35 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| NEXPERIA UK LTD. | 83 |
| RIPLEY EUROPE LIMITED | 81 |
| MATERIALS CONSULTING LIMITED | 70 |
| ISCAR TOOLS LIMITED | 67 |
| KYOCERA UNIMERCO TOOLING LIMITED | 66 |
| NSK BEARINGS EUROPE LIMITED | 65 |
| CERATIZIT UK & IRELAND LIMITED | 58 |
| PROTOOL LIMITED | 54 |
| TOYOTA MOTOR MANUFACTURING (UK) LIMITED | 53 |
| ARNO (UK) LIMITED | 52 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 80 |
| 54m+ | 71 |
| 0-1m | 22 |
| 15m-54m | 18 |
| Other | 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| United States | 1,013,253 |
| Ireland | 560,462 |
| France | 459,094 |
| Germany | 446,219 |
| United Arab Emirates | 360,641 |
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 | 525,462 | 487,791 | -37,671 |
| Ireland | 356,141 | 204,321 | -151,820 |
| France | 210,104 | 248,990 | +38,886 |
| Germany | 250,377 | 195,842 | -54,535 |
| United Arab Emirates | 272,849 | 87,792 | -185,057 |
| Saudi Arabia | 169,908 | 97,897 | -72,011 |
| Norway | 226,107 | 19,620 | -206,487 |
| Sweden | 117,840 | 116,127 | -1,713 |
| Brazil | 80,337 | 151,999 | +71,662 |
| Netherlands | 93,217 | 133,888 | +40,671 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| XI | 681,347 |
| China | 18,892 |
| Taiwan | 61 |
| Italy | 23 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| XI | 328,098 | 353,249 | +25,151 |
| China | 6,413 | 12,479 | +6,066 |
| Taiwan | 0 | 61 | +61 |
| Italy | 0 | 23 | +23 |
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 | 4,459,551 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 746,812 |
| Other | 700,433 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 675,122 |
| Road transport | 1,000 |
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 | 2,483,216 | 1,976,335 | -506,881 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 570,088 | 176,724 | -393,364 |
| Other | 334,511 | 365,922 | +31,411 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 373,637 | 301,485 | -72,152 |
| Road transport | 1,000 | 0 | -1,000 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| East Midlands Airport | 2,070,643 |
| London Stansted Airport | 753,259 |
| 000 | 700,433 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 614,019 |
| Glasgow Airport | 389,286 |
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 | 1,196,582 | 874,061 | -322,521 |
| London Stansted Airport | 368,532 | 384,727 | +16,195 |
| 000 | 334,511 | 365,922 | +31,411 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 352,087 | 261,932 | -90,155 |
| Glasgow Airport | 250,285 | 139,001 | -111,284 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 207,104 | 166,112 | -40,992 |
| ZLC | 186,114 | 177,128 | -8,986 |
| Liverpool Docks | 207,630 | 19,989 | -187,641 |
| Aberdeen Docks | 202,464 | 1,908 | -200,556 |
| London Gateway Port | 54,762 | 91,147 | +36,385 |
Related HS codes
What this shows: Sibling or child HS codes in the same classification branch.
Quick facts
HS code: 820780
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Tools used for turning materials on a lathe, shaping them by rotation