Import/export HS code 82079050: Gear-cutting tools
Tools used for cutting gears, essential in machinery manufacturing
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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 | 1,084,819 |
| United States | 317,363 |
| Italy | 284,153 |
| China | 163,433 |
| Turkey | 162,150 |
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 | 742,846 | 341,973 | -400,873 |
| United States | 273,468 | 43,895 | -229,573 |
| Italy | 132,475 | 151,678 | +19,203 |
| China | 106,457 | 56,976 | -49,481 |
| Turkey | 101,355 | 60,795 | -40,560 |
| France | 123,238 | 16,318 | -106,920 |
| South Korea | 9,635 | 45,528 | +35,893 |
| India | 4,688 | 8,236 | +3,548 |
| Netherlands | 3,663 | 7,384 | +3,721 |
| Indonesia | 9,427 | 0 | -9,427 |
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 | 1,034,096 |
| United States | 312,685 |
| Italy | 294,405 |
| Turkey | 162,150 |
| China | 127,782 |
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 | 705,134 | 328,962 | -376,172 |
| United States | 261,187 | 51,498 | -209,689 |
| Italy | 139,671 | 154,734 | +15,063 |
| Turkey | 101,355 | 60,795 | -40,560 |
| China | 70,806 | 56,976 | -13,830 |
| France | 121,712 | 0 | -121,712 |
| South Korea | 9,635 | 48,641 | +39,006 |
| India | 25,599 | 19,916 | -5,683 |
| Singapore | 35,651 | 0 | -35,651 |
| United Kingdom | 19,108 | 16,176 | -2,932 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| West Midlands | 7 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 5 |
| Essex | 4 |
| West Yorkshire | 4 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 3 |
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 | 5 | 6 | +1 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 4 | 2 | -2 |
| Essex | 2 | 3 | +1 |
| West Yorkshire | 3 | 3 | +0 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 2 | 3 | +1 |
| Inner London - West | 1 | 3 | +2 |
| Cheshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| Inner London - East | 2 | 2 | +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 | 1,901,613 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 209,314 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 178,334 |
| Other | 3,842 |
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 | 1,258,237 | 643,376 | -614,861 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 137,130 | 72,184 | -64,946 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 137,359 | 40,975 | -96,384 |
| Other | 3,309 | 533 | -2,776 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| East Midlands Airport | 941,576 |
| Birmingham Airport | 315,877 |
| London Stansted Airport | 304,990 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 287,456 |
| Dover | 124,794 |
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 | 534,546 | 407,030 | -127,516 |
| Birmingham Airport | 241,374 | 74,503 | -166,871 |
| London Stansted Airport | 224,215 | 80,775 | -143,440 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 254,585 | 32,871 | -221,714 |
| Dover | 121,712 | 3,082 | -118,630 |
| Southampton | 51,645 | 18,421 | -33,224 |
| Felixstowe | 49,387 | 12,054 | -37,333 |
| London Gateway Port | 13,183 | 42,911 | +29,728 |
| Manchester Airport | 0 | 37,138 | +37,138 |
| Eurotunnel | 5,335 | 15,822 | +10,487 |
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 | 14 |
| Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 10 |
| Manufacture of machinery and equipment n.e.c. | 7 |
| Manufacture of computer, electronic and optical products | 3 |
| Air transport | 2 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-04 | 10 |
| 2026-03 | 7 |
| 2026-02 | 10 |
| 2026-01 | 7 |
| 2025-12 | 7 |
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 | 17 |
| 54m+ | 16 |
| 15m-54m | 8 |
| Other | 7 |
| 0-1m | 4 |
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 | 1,892,475 |
| China | 1,338,682 |
| Germany | 1,104,856 |
| Sweden | 253,688 |
| Taiwan | 237,538 |
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 | 1,056,261 | 836,214 | -220,047 |
| China | 700,338 | 638,344 | -61,994 |
| Germany | 418,940 | 685,916 | +266,976 |
| Sweden | 161,886 | 91,802 | -70,084 |
| Taiwan | 162,679 | 74,859 | -87,820 |
| Italy | 136,904 | 78,000 | -58,904 |
| Japan | 62,058 | 90,498 | +28,440 |
| France | 84,196 | 44,639 | -39,557 |
| South Africa | 48,021 | 55,932 | +7,911 |
| India | 71,520 | 28,565 | -42,955 |
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 | 6,088,998 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 210,350 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 49,315 |
| Road transport | 4,294 |
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 | 3,125,054 | 2,963,944 | -161,110 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 180,186 | 30,164 | -150,022 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 45,331 | 3,984 | -41,347 |
| Road transport | 4,294 | 0 | -4,294 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| East Midlands Airport | 4,023,329 |
| London Stansted Airport | 1,233,019 |
| ZLC | 433,999 |
| Durham Tees Valley Airport | 263,723 |
| Dover | 174,038 |
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 | 1,883,611 | 2,139,718 | +256,107 |
| London Stansted Airport | 779,134 | 453,885 | -325,249 |
| ZLC | 205,724 | 228,275 | +22,551 |
| Durham Tees Valley Airport | 209,628 | 54,095 | -155,533 |
| Dover | 145,775 | 28,263 | -117,512 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 43,255 | 85,786 | +42,531 |
| Felixstowe | 22,967 | 0 | -22,967 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 20,485 | 1,901 | -18,584 |
| Southampton | 19,278 | 0 | -19,278 |
| Immingham Docks | 8,079 | 0 | -8,079 |
Quick facts
HS code: 82079050
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Tools used for cutting gears, essential in machinery manufacturing