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 | 1,010,756 |
| Italy | 247,993 |
| China | 161,778 |
| Turkey | 146,789 |
| France | 138,030 |
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 | 750,366 | 260,390 | -489,976 |
| Italy | 111,299 | 136,694 | +25,395 |
| China | 108,857 | 52,921 | -55,936 |
| Turkey | 94,097 | 52,692 | -41,405 |
| France | 121,712 | 16,318 | -105,394 |
| United States | 35,685 | 62,966 | +27,281 |
| South Korea | 9,635 | 45,528 | +35,893 |
| India | 4,688 | 11,226 | +6,538 |
| Indonesia | 9,427 | 0 | -9,427 |
| Poland | 2,900 | 6,325 | +3,425 |
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 | 954,891 |
| Italy | 256,947 |
| Turkey | 146,789 |
| China | 126,127 |
| France | 121,712 |
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 | 711,370 | 243,521 | -467,849 |
| Italy | 117,197 | 139,750 | +22,553 |
| Turkey | 94,097 | 52,692 | -41,405 |
| China | 73,206 | 52,921 | -20,285 |
| France | 121,712 | 0 | -121,712 |
| United States | 31,796 | 75,711 | +43,915 |
| South Korea | 9,635 | 48,641 | +39,006 |
| India | 25,599 | 22,906 | -2,693 |
| Singapore | 35,651 | 0 | -35,651 |
| United Kingdom | 12,005 | 14,892 | +2,887 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| West Midlands | 7 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 5 |
| Essex | 4 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 4 |
| West Yorkshire | 4 |
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 | 5 | +0 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 2 | 4 | +2 |
| Essex | 2 | 3 | +1 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 3 | 2 | -1 |
| West Yorkshire | 3 | 3 | +0 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 2 | 3 | +1 |
| Inner London - West | 1 | 3 | +2 |
| Cheshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Greater Manchester | 0 | 2 | +2 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 2 | 0 | -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 | 1,556,594 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 198,033 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 180,079 |
| Other | 3,614 |
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 | 996,452 | 560,142 | -436,310 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 128,041 | 69,992 | -58,049 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 141,296 | 38,783 | -102,513 |
| Other | 3,081 | 533 | -2,548 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| East Midlands Airport | 840,527 |
| Birmingham Airport | 308,557 |
| London Stansted Airport | 301,530 |
| Dover | 124,794 |
| Southampton | 61,674 |
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 | 503,854 | 336,673 | -167,181 |
| Birmingham Airport | 241,814 | 66,743 | -175,071 |
| London Stansted Airport | 219,653 | 81,877 | -137,776 |
| Dover | 121,712 | 3,082 | -118,630 |
| Southampton | 43,253 | 18,421 | -24,832 |
| Felixstowe | 49,924 | 9,862 | -40,062 |
| London Gateway Port | 13,183 | 42,911 | +29,728 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 25,711 | 28,555 | +2,844 |
| Manchester Airport | 949 | 36,189 | +35,240 |
| Eurotunnel | 11,181 | 13,630 | +2,449 |
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
|
15 |
|
Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles
|
10 |
|
Manufacture of machinery and equipment n.e.c.
|
7 |
|
Manufacture of motor vehicles, trailers and semi-trailers
|
4 |
|
Manufacture of computer, electronic and optical products
|
3 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-05 | 11 |
| 2026-04 | 10 |
| 2026-03 | 7 |
| 2026-02 | 10 |
| 2026-01 | 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 | 18 |
| 54m+ | 18 |
| 15m-54m | 7 |
| 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 | 1,692,457 |
| China | 1,337,015 |
| Germany | 1,058,236 |
| Sweden | 222,108 |
| Taiwan | 202,111 |
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 | 932,968 | 759,489 | -173,479 |
| China | 732,859 | 604,156 | -128,703 |
| Germany | 426,892 | 631,344 | +204,452 |
| Sweden | 147,556 | 74,552 | -73,004 |
| Taiwan | 133,665 | 68,446 | -65,219 |
| Italy | 142,174 | 44,366 | -97,808 |
| Japan | 94,961 | 45,990 | -48,971 |
| France | 83,068 | 40,886 | -42,182 |
| South Africa | 55,117 | 42,935 | -12,182 |
| Poland | 56,835 | 36,726 | -20,109 |
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 | 5,701,364 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 204,099 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 32,022 |
| 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 | 3,067,392 | 2,633,972 | -433,420 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 175,052 | 29,047 | -146,005 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 28,038 | 3,984 | -24,054 |
| 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 | 4,047,508 |
| London Stansted Airport | 972,223 |
| ZLC | 346,615 |
| Durham Tees Valley Airport | 198,067 |
| Dover | 172,932 |
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 | 2,122,923 | 1,924,585 | -198,338 |
| London Stansted Airport | 594,950 | 377,273 | -217,677 |
| ZLC | 95,798 | 250,817 | +155,019 |
| Durham Tees Valley Airport | 198,067 | 0 | -198,067 |
| Dover | 145,786 | 27,146 | -118,640 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 51,952 | 79,112 | +27,160 |
| Southampton | 19,278 | 0 | -19,278 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 17,047 | 1,901 | -15,146 |
| Immingham Docks | 8,079 | 0 | -8,079 |
| Manchester Airport | 6,501 | 1,297 | -5,204 |
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