Import/export HS code 82079078: Various working tools
Tools for working with materials other than metal
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 | 1,476,552 |
| United States | 943,883 |
| China | 478,374 |
| Denmark | 272,252 |
| Spain | 110,192 |
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 | 835,726 | 640,826 | -194,900 |
| United States | 347,217 | 596,666 | +249,449 |
| China | 244,927 | 233,447 | -11,480 |
| Denmark | 139,621 | 132,631 | -6,990 |
| Spain | 40,131 | 70,061 | +29,930 |
| Italy | 12,603 | 89,423 | +76,820 |
| Ireland | 30,580 | 56,468 | +25,888 |
| Belgium | 31,271 | 49,490 | +18,219 |
| Netherlands | 27,969 | 15,188 | -12,781 |
| France | 28,903 | 12,742 | -16,161 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| China | 1,300,975 |
| United States | 1,099,239 |
| Italy | 394,166 |
| Germany | 320,201 |
| Denmark | 273,443 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| China | 695,935 | 605,040 | -90,895 |
| United States | 371,261 | 727,978 | +356,717 |
| Italy | 205,241 | 188,925 | -16,316 |
| Germany | 219,371 | 100,830 | -118,541 |
| Denmark | 147,998 | 125,445 | -22,553 |
| Spain | 22,686 | 54,069 | +31,383 |
| Japan | 0 | 43,663 | +43,663 |
| France | 18,400 | 9,579 | -8,821 |
| United Kingdom | 7,493 | 15,668 | +8,175 |
| Austria | 2,496 | 17,406 | +14,910 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 7 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 7 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 6 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 4 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 3 | 4 | +1 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 5 | 4 | -1 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 4 | 6 | +2 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 3 | 2 | -1 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 3 | 2 | -1 |
| North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset | 2 | 3 | +1 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 1 | 3 | +2 |
| West Midlands | 4 | 0 | -4 |
| West Yorkshire | 3 | 4 | +1 |
| Greater Manchester | 2 | 3 | +1 |
Import volume by transport
What this shows: Import value by transport mode used to bring goods into the UK.
Top 5 values
| Transport | £ |
|---|---|
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 1,511,703 |
| Air transport | 1,448,777 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 676,919 |
| Other | 62,560 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 792,878 | 718,825 | -74,053 |
| Air transport | 593,473 | 855,304 | +261,831 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 346,674 | 330,245 | -16,429 |
| Other | 43,355 | 19,205 | -24,150 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 848,467 |
| East Midlands Airport | 775,886 |
| Dover | 359,748 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 333,505 |
| London Stansted Airport | 241,689 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 516,349 | 332,118 | -184,231 |
| East Midlands Airport | 323,307 | 452,579 | +129,272 |
| Dover | 120,424 | 239,324 | +118,900 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 172,276 | 161,229 | -11,047 |
| London Stansted Airport | 65,171 | 176,518 | +111,347 |
| Felixstowe | 101,189 | 116,532 | +15,343 |
| Southampton | 131,165 | 57,633 | -73,532 |
| London Gateway Port | 10,508 | 109,392 | +98,884 |
| Immingham Docks | 53,556 | 64,094 | +10,538 |
| Thamesport | 50,486 | 32,433 | -18,053 |
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 | 33 |
| Manufacture of fabricated metal products, except machinery and equipment | 11 |
| Manufacture of machinery and equipment n.e.c. | 6 |
| Repair and installation of machinery and equipment | 6 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 4 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 14 |
| 2025-11 | 12 |
| 2025-10 | 10 |
| 2025-09 | 11 |
| 2025-08 | 14 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| NORTHERN WHOLESALE TOOLS LIMITED | 48 |
| BOHLE LIMITED | 36 |
| CROMWELL GROUP (HOLDINGS) LIMITED | 36 |
| VACULUG LIMITED | 29 |
| SNAP-ON U.K. HOLDINGS LIMITED | 29 |
| BODDINGTONS ELECTRICAL LIMITED | 27 |
| RIPLEY EUROPE LIMITED | 26 |
| BLUE MACHINERY (SPARES) LIMITED | 25 |
| PACEHIGH LIMITED | 25 |
| TOOLPAK LIMITED | 24 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 43 |
| 54m+ | 26 |
| 15m-54m | 10 |
| Other | 5 |
| 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 | 948,095 |
| Nigeria | 777,039 |
| Norway | 226,566 |
| Saudi Arabia | 76,019 |
| Canada | 70,760 |
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 | 556,437 | 391,658 | -164,779 |
| Nigeria | 0 | 777,039 | +777,039 |
| Norway | 0 | 226,566 | +226,566 |
| Saudi Arabia | 76,019 | 0 | -76,019 |
| Canada | 62,227 | 8,533 | -53,694 |
| Ireland | 21,067 | 29,001 | +7,934 |
| Netherlands | 23,409 | 22,579 | -830 |
| Sweden | 28,388 | 16,858 | -11,530 |
| Belgium | 15,191 | 15,577 | +386 |
| Australia | 20,824 | 6,878 | -13,946 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| United States | 1,882 |
| Ireland | 1,633 |
| China | 233 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | 1,482 | 400 | -1,082 |
| Ireland | 1,021 | 612 | -409 |
| China | 233 | 0 | -233 |
Export volume by transport
What this shows: Export value by transport mode used to ship goods from the UK.
Top 5 values
| Transport | £ |
|---|---|
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,178,959 |
| Air transport | 1,160,316 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 142,333 |
| Other | 3,949 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 32,607 | 1,146,352 | +1,113,745 |
| Air transport | 819,246 | 341,070 | -478,176 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 72,724 | 69,609 | -3,115 |
| Other | 2,790 | 1,159 | -1,631 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| London Gateway Port | 812,820 |
| London Stansted Airport | 460,551 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 226,800 |
| Southampton | 185,900 |
| East Midlands Airport | 166,731 |
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 Gateway Port | 9,444 | 803,376 | +793,932 |
| London Stansted Airport | 400,165 | 60,386 | -339,779 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 90,458 | 136,342 | +45,884 |
| Southampton | 2,352 | 183,548 | +181,196 |
| East Midlands Airport | 96,651 | 70,080 | -26,571 |
| Immingham Docks | 0 | 159,428 | +159,428 |
| ZLC | 131,883 | 23,838 | -108,045 |
| Manchester Airport | 31,354 | 48,319 | +16,965 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 57,681 | 7,532 | -50,149 |
| Glasgow Airport | 60,334 | 0 | -60,334 |
Quick facts
HS code: 82079078
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Tools for working with materials other than metal