Import/export HS code 82079071: Metal working tools
Tools designed for working with metal, including cutting and shaping
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Germany | 738,738 |
| Austria | 559,942 |
| Italy | 355,627 |
| Spain | 309,587 |
| Ireland | 269,205 |
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 | 353,997 | 384,741 | +30,744 |
| Austria | 509,775 | 50,167 | -459,608 |
| Italy | 127,201 | 228,426 | +101,225 |
| Spain | 170,086 | 139,501 | -30,585 |
| Ireland | 82,685 | 186,520 | +103,835 |
| United States | 95,728 | 47,834 | -47,894 |
| Portugal | 19,760 | 58,534 | +38,774 |
| Turkey | 42,562 | 0 | -42,562 |
| Malta | 19,449 | 18,382 | -1,067 |
| Sweden | 15,212 | 14,022 | -1,190 |
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 | 821,754 |
| United States | 630,312 |
| Austria | 410,937 |
| Spain | 251,219 |
| Italy | 212,554 |
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 | 389,973 | 431,781 | +41,808 |
| United States | 279,074 | 351,238 | +72,164 |
| Austria | 394,139 | 16,798 | -377,341 |
| Spain | 134,785 | 116,434 | -18,351 |
| Italy | 96,630 | 115,924 | +19,294 |
| Portugal | 116,942 | 55,272 | -61,670 |
| Turkey | 42,562 | 0 | -42,562 |
| China | 1,356 | 36,317 | +34,961 |
| Sweden | 10,211 | 14,022 | +3,811 |
| Taiwan | 4,755 | 19,092 | +14,337 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| West Midlands | 10 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 5 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 4 |
| Cumbria | 3 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 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 | 8 | 5 | -3 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 4 | 2 | -2 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 4 | 2 | -2 |
| Cumbria | 3 | 1 | -2 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 1 | 3 | +2 |
| West Yorkshire | 3 | 1 | -2 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Gloucestershire and Wiltshire | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 1 | 2 | +1 |
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 | 2,077,853 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 329,691 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 289,886 |
| Other | 613 |
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 | 1,178,649 | 899,204 | -279,445 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 151,722 | 177,969 | +26,247 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 176,789 | 113,097 | -63,692 |
| Other | 442 | 171 | -271 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| East Midlands Airport | 951,873 |
| London Stansted Airport | 778,100 |
| Birmingham Airport | 218,876 |
| Dover | 188,895 |
| London Gateway Port | 157,281 |
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 | 625,009 | 326,864 | -298,145 |
| London Stansted Airport | 435,789 | 342,311 | -93,478 |
| Birmingham Airport | 58,925 | 159,951 | +101,026 |
| Dover | 96,144 | 92,751 | -3,393 |
| London Gateway Port | 77,794 | 79,487 | +1,693 |
| Holyhead | 40,117 | 70,000 | +29,883 |
| Leeds Bradford Airport | 43,937 | 44,787 | +850 |
| Southampton | 45,603 | 5,536 | -40,067 |
| Middlesbrough | 17,174 | 21,747 | +4,573 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 3,053 | 21,159 | +18,106 |
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
|
13 |
|
Manufacture of motor vehicles, trailers and semi-trailers
|
8 |
|
Manufacture of machinery and equipment n.e.c.
|
6 |
|
Manufacture of fabricated metal products, except machinery and equipment
|
5 |
|
Office administrative, office support and other business support activities
|
5 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-05 | 12 |
| 2026-04 | 10 |
| 2026-03 | 8 |
| 2026-02 | 13 |
| 2026-01 | 8 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| PROTOOL LIMITED | 39 |
| PHINIA DELPHI UK LTD | 38 |
| J & L AMERICA, INC. | 38 |
| VORTEX HYDRA (UK) LIMITED | 27 |
| PFISTERER CSU UK LIMITED | 27 |
| CUTWEL LIMITED | 24 |
| MORMET (ALUMINIUM) LIMITED | 21 |
| GUHRING LIMITED | 21 |
| EWIE EUROPE LIMITED | 18 |
| KINGFISHER PLC | 18 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 25 |
| 54m+ | 21 |
| Other | 8 |
| 15m-54m | 5 |
| 0-1m | 1 |
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 | 703,771 |
| Germany | 199,693 |
| Spain | 145,918 |
| Italy | 141,564 |
| Ireland | 124,718 |
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 | 455,586 | 248,185 | -207,401 |
| Germany | 53,962 | 145,731 | +91,769 |
| Spain | 76,987 | 68,931 | -8,056 |
| Italy | 82,537 | 59,027 | -23,510 |
| Ireland | 15,397 | 109,321 | +93,924 |
| Austria | 45,984 | 55,103 | +9,119 |
| Nigeria | 0 | 67,053 | +67,053 |
| South Africa | 26,377 | 10,110 | -16,267 |
| Portugal | 18,108 | 18,316 | +208 |
| Belgium | 1,729 | 30,455 | +28,726 |
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 | 409 |
| XI | 7 |
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 | 144 | 265 | +121 |
| XI | 7 | 0 | -7 |
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 | 1,427,375 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 304,816 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 159,929 |
| Other | 416 |
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 | 648,172 | 779,203 | +131,031 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 218,843 | 85,973 | -132,870 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 57,901 | 102,028 | +44,127 |
| Other | 151 | 265 | +114 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| London Stansted Airport | 687,874 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 392,208 |
| Southampton | 186,340 |
| East Midlands Airport | 164,580 |
| ZLC | 144,233 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| London Stansted Airport | 276,359 | 411,515 | +135,156 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 191,795 | 200,413 | +8,618 |
| Southampton | 186,340 | 0 | -186,340 |
| East Midlands Airport | 77,554 | 87,026 | +9,472 |
| ZLC | 65,093 | 79,140 | +14,047 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 56,945 | 86,504 | +29,559 |
| London Gateway Port | 11,773 | 85,973 | +74,200 |
| Manchester Airport | 33,105 | 0 | -33,105 |
| Middlesbrough | 0 | 15,524 | +15,524 |
| London | 12,690 | 0 | -12,690 |
Quick facts
HS code: 82079071
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Tools designed for working with metal, including cutting and shaping