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 | 771,383 |
| Austria | 559,942 |
| Italy | 370,762 |
| Spain | 354,355 |
| Ireland | 243,177 |
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 | 297,240 | 474,143 | +176,903 |
| Austria | 509,775 | 50,167 | -459,608 |
| Italy | 105,551 | 265,211 | +159,660 |
| Spain | 204,077 | 150,278 | -53,799 |
| Ireland | 86,975 | 156,202 | +69,227 |
| United States | 70,458 | 66,607 | -3,851 |
| Portugal | 19,760 | 55,272 | +35,512 |
| Turkey | 42,562 | 0 | -42,562 |
| France | 19,986 | 8,961 | -11,025 |
| Sweden | 17,006 | 11,246 | -5,760 |
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 | 836,659 |
| United States | 643,617 |
| Austria | 410,937 |
| Spain | 243,487 |
| Italy | 219,014 |
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 | 336,112 | 500,547 | +164,435 |
| United States | 254,305 | 389,312 | +135,007 |
| Austria | 394,139 | 16,798 | -377,341 |
| Spain | 116,276 | 127,211 | +10,935 |
| Italy | 102,065 | 116,949 | +14,884 |
| Portugal | 116,942 | 55,272 | -61,670 |
| Turkey | 42,562 | 0 | -42,562 |
| China | 1,175 | 37,673 | +36,498 |
| United Kingdom | 16,771 | 8,639 | -8,132 |
| 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 | 6 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 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 | 6 | 6 | +0 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 6 | 2 | -4 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 3 | 2 | -1 |
| West Yorkshire | 4 | 1 | -3 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Cumbria | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Gloucestershire and Wiltshire | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 1 | 1 | +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 | 2,130,697 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 323,899 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 304,808 |
| Other | 504 |
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 | 1,130,781 | 999,916 | -130,865 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 139,420 | 184,479 | +45,059 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 186,094 | 118,714 | -67,380 |
| Other | 353 | 151 | -202 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| East Midlands Airport | 974,623 |
| London Stansted Airport | 794,616 |
| Birmingham Airport | 219,503 |
| Dover | 205,050 |
| London Gateway Port | 149,549 |
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 | 594,127 | 380,496 | -213,631 |
| London Stansted Airport | 429,732 | 364,884 | -64,848 |
| Birmingham Airport | 60,199 | 159,304 | +99,105 |
| Dover | 73,105 | 131,945 | +58,840 |
| London Gateway Port | 73,316 | 76,233 | +2,917 |
| Leeds Bradford Airport | 34,505 | 62,406 | +27,901 |
| Holyhead | 55,060 | 39,950 | -15,110 |
| Southampton | 45,603 | 5,536 | -40,067 |
| Middlesbrough | 7,756 | 24,668 | +16,912 |
| Thamesport | 20,706 | 6,327 | -14,379 |
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 | 9 |
| Manufacture of machinery and equipment n.e.c. | 7 |
| Manufacture of fabricated metal products, except machinery and equipment | 6 |
| Office administrative, office support and other business support activities | 4 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-04 | 10 |
| 2026-03 | 8 |
| 2026-02 | 13 |
| 2026-01 | 8 |
| 2025-12 | 9 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| PROTOOL LIMITED | 39 |
| J & L AMERICA, INC. | 37 |
| PHINIA DELPHI UK LTD | 37 |
| VORTEX HYDRA (UK) LIMITED | 26 |
| PFISTERER CSU UK LIMITED | 26 |
| CUTWEL LIMITED | 23 |
| GUHRING LIMITED | 21 |
| MORMET (ALUMINIUM) LIMITED | 20 |
| KINGFISHER PLC | 18 |
| EWIE EUROPE LIMITED | 17 |
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+ | 24 |
| Other | 9 |
| 15m-54m | 7 |
| 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 | 745,574 |
| Spain | 177,235 |
| Germany | 165,865 |
| Italy | 125,323 |
| Ireland | 102,441 |
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 | 242,706 | 502,868 | +260,162 |
| Spain | 74,280 | 102,955 | +28,675 |
| Germany | 53,876 | 111,989 | +58,113 |
| Italy | 56,694 | 68,629 | +11,935 |
| Ireland | 8,951 | 93,490 | +84,539 |
| Austria | 26,483 | 59,804 | +33,321 |
| Portugal | 35,000 | 36,424 | +1,424 |
| Nigeria | 0 | 67,053 | +67,053 |
| Slovakia | 39,560 | 0 | -39,560 |
| Poland | 23,116 | 14,207 | -8,909 |
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 | 444 |
| 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 | 179 | 265 | +86 |
| 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 | 1,459,867 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 305,698 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 129,213 |
| Other | 451 |
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 | 572,422 | 887,445 | +315,023 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 43,461 | 262,237 | +218,776 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 66,468 | 62,745 | -3,723 |
| Other | 186 | 265 | +79 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| London Stansted Airport | 669,355 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 414,664 |
| Southampton | 186,340 |
| East Midlands Airport | 171,686 |
| ZLC | 161,440 |
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 | 260,387 | 408,968 | +148,581 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 143,415 | 271,249 | +127,834 |
| Southampton | 26,898 | 159,442 | +132,544 |
| East Midlands Airport | 91,411 | 80,275 | -11,136 |
| ZLC | 55,293 | 106,147 | +50,854 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 40,160 | 62,745 | +22,585 |
| London Gateway Port | 7,641 | 90,105 | +82,464 |
| Manchester Airport | 17,650 | 19,697 | +2,047 |
| Dover | 24,471 | 0 | -24,471 |
| London | 882 | 12,690 | +11,808 |
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