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.
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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 | 8,421,809 |
| Ireland | 3,256,459 |
| Germany | 2,194,004 |
| Japan | 1,757,865 |
| China | 1,333,299 |
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 | 6,131,641 | 2,290,168 | -3,841,473 |
| Ireland | 1,334,459 | 1,922,000 | +587,541 |
| Germany | 1,208,539 | 985,465 | -223,074 |
| Japan | 761,482 | 996,383 | +234,901 |
| China | 569,903 | 763,396 | +193,493 |
| France | 268,849 | 392,275 | +123,426 |
| Netherlands | 166,229 | 173,300 | +7,071 |
| Sweden | 98,941 | 160,727 | +61,786 |
| Israel | 155,180 | 86,902 | -68,278 |
| Switzerland | 114,608 | 76,653 | -37,955 |
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 | 7,601,601 |
| Ireland | 3,240,479 |
| Japan | 1,965,768 |
| China | 1,507,460 |
| United States | 1,255,417 |
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 | 5,727,374 | 1,874,227 | -3,853,147 |
| Ireland | 1,321,570 | 1,918,909 | +597,339 |
| Japan | 868,159 | 1,097,609 | +229,450 |
| China | 644,912 | 862,548 | +217,636 |
| United States | 719,920 | 535,497 | -184,423 |
| Germany | 708,205 | 477,582 | -230,623 |
| Canada | 175,273 | 295,792 | +120,519 |
| Bulgaria | 182,954 | 138,016 | -44,938 |
| Israel | 162,280 | 116,266 | -46,014 |
| Sweden | 109,751 | 142,994 | +33,243 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| West Midlands | 21 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 13 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 11 |
| 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 | 8 | -1 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 5 | 9 | +4 |
| Greater Manchester | 9 | 6 | -3 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 7 | 9 | +2 |
| West Yorkshire | 9 | 7 | -2 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 5 | 8 | +3 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 6 | 6 | +0 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 4 | 4 | +0 |
| Essex | 3 | 3 | +0 |
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 | 17,454,519 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,570,157 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 520,297 |
| Other | 97,331 |
| 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 | 10,235,271 | 7,219,248 | -3,016,023 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 851,254 | 718,903 | -132,351 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 277,965 | 242,332 | -35,633 |
| Other | 58,626 | 38,705 | -19,921 |
| 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 | 8,558,047 |
| East Midlands Airport | 5,752,909 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 2,546,375 |
| Felixstowe | 748,791 |
| Birmingham Airport | 394,132 |
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 | 6,060,922 | 2,497,125 | -3,563,797 |
| East Midlands Airport | 2,993,315 | 2,759,594 | -233,721 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 878,575 | 1,667,800 | +789,225 |
| Felixstowe | 409,997 | 338,794 | -71,203 |
| Birmingham Airport | 177,289 | 216,843 | +39,554 |
| London Gateway Port | 131,441 | 117,718 | -13,723 |
| Southampton | 43,434 | 152,096 | +108,662 |
| Dover | 82,336 | 104,254 | +21,918 |
| Eurotunnel | 133,306 | 47,253 | -86,053 |
| Aberdeen Docks | 140,140 | 0 | -140,140 |
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 | 57 |
| Manufacture of fabricated metal products, except machinery and equipment | 32 |
| Manufacture of machinery and equipment n.e.c. | 18 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 16 |
| Architectural and engineering activities; technical testing and analysis | 11 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 39 |
| 2025-11 | 31 |
| 2025-10 | 53 |
| 2025-09 | 37 |
| 2025-08 | 39 |
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 | 81 |
| 54m+ | 66 |
| 0-1m | 18 |
| 15m-54m | 16 |
| Other | 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| United States | 1,006,363 |
| Ireland | 525,494 |
| France | 423,166 |
| Germany | 367,563 |
| United Arab Emirates | 354,342 |
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 | 562,487 | 443,876 | -118,611 |
| Ireland | 353,188 | 172,306 | -180,882 |
| France | 190,657 | 232,509 | +41,852 |
| Germany | 231,179 | 136,384 | -94,795 |
| United Arab Emirates | 278,444 | 75,898 | -202,546 |
| Saudi Arabia | 175,917 | 83,120 | -92,797 |
| Norway | 209,761 | 31,803 | -177,958 |
| Brazil | 80,337 | 134,193 | +53,856 |
| Netherlands | 69,116 | 144,057 | +74,941 |
| Nigeria | 191,877 | 1,232 | -190,645 |
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 | 575,610 |
| China | 13,336 |
| 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 | 310,077 | 265,533 | -44,544 |
| China | 5,746 | 7,590 | +1,844 |
| 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 | 4,140,388 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 684,149 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 613,461 |
| Other | 589,079 |
| Road transport | 22,182 |
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 | 2,514,357 | 1,626,031 | -888,326 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 538,588 | 145,561 | -393,027 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 324,915 | 288,546 | -36,369 |
| Other | 315,823 | 273,256 | -42,567 |
| Road transport | 22,182 | 0 | -22,182 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| East Midlands Airport | 2,004,616 |
| London Stansted Airport | 735,585 |
| 000 | 589,079 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 510,605 |
| Glasgow Airport | 357,007 |
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 | 1,209,632 | 794,984 | -414,648 |
| London Stansted Airport | 406,494 | 329,091 | -77,403 |
| 000 | 315,823 | 273,256 | -42,567 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 366,095 | 144,510 | -221,585 |
| Glasgow Airport | 247,967 | 109,040 | -138,927 |
| ZLC | 179,905 | 155,709 | -24,196 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 192,601 | 123,195 | -69,406 |
| Liverpool Docks | 204,508 | 16,352 | -188,156 |
| Aberdeen Docks | 186,804 | 17,568 | -169,236 |
| Aberdeen Airport | 66,576 | 53,025 | -13,551 |
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