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 | 1,458,911 |
| United States | 1,226,097 |
| China | 526,949 |
| Denmark | 286,586 |
| Spain | 148,170 |
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 | 814,986 | 643,925 | -171,061 |
| United States | 368,456 | 857,641 | +489,185 |
| China | 360,154 | 166,795 | -193,359 |
| Denmark | 133,833 | 152,753 | +18,920 |
| Spain | 69,213 | 78,957 | +9,744 |
| Italy | 55,011 | 61,933 | +6,922 |
| Ireland | 33,699 | 81,740 | +48,041 |
| Belgium | 41,167 | 59,462 | +18,295 |
| Netherlands | 26,777 | 19,089 | -7,688 |
| France | 21,954 | 15,477 | -6,477 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| United States | 1,406,527 |
| China | 1,346,288 |
| Italy | 402,577 |
| Germany | 329,958 |
| Denmark | 289,122 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | 456,582 | 949,945 | +493,363 |
| China | 786,579 | 559,709 | -226,870 |
| Italy | 226,165 | 176,412 | -49,753 |
| Germany | 201,850 | 128,108 | -73,742 |
| Denmark | 142,210 | 146,912 | +4,702 |
| Spain | 34,476 | 62,028 | +27,552 |
| Japan | 0 | 43,663 | +43,663 |
| United Kingdom | 7,493 | 25,812 | +18,319 |
| Austria | 15,605 | 13,850 | -1,755 |
| Switzerland | 15,607 | 7,915 | -7,692 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 9 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 7 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 6 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 6 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 6 | 4 | -2 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 5 | 5 | +0 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 2 | 4 | +2 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 2 | 4 | +2 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 3 | 3 | +0 |
| Greater Manchester | 2 | 4 | +2 |
| North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset | 1 | 3 | +2 |
| West Yorkshire | 3 | 2 | -1 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 2 | 3 | +1 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 3 | 1 | -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 | 1,810,173 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 1,518,577 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 746,443 |
| Other | 60,936 |
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 | 698,309 | 1,111,864 | +413,555 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 798,179 | 720,398 | -77,781 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 437,907 | 308,536 | -129,371 |
| Other | 34,936 | 26,000 | -8,936 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| East Midlands Airport | 895,043 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 838,858 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 382,426 |
| Dover | 353,441 |
| London Stansted Airport | 306,985 |
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 | 355,833 | 539,210 | +183,377 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 487,969 | 350,889 | -137,080 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 156,293 | 226,133 | +69,840 |
| Dover | 144,550 | 208,891 | +64,341 |
| London Stansted Airport | 148,440 | 158,545 | +10,105 |
| Felixstowe | 153,838 | 104,917 | -48,921 |
| Southampton | 177,864 | 9,208 | -168,656 |
| London Gateway Port | 32,331 | 120,901 | +88,570 |
| Aberdeen Airport | 4,287 | 110,445 | +106,158 |
| Immingham Docks | 54,469 | 55,687 | +1,218 |
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 | 35 |
| Manufacture of fabricated metal products, except machinery and equipment | 13 |
| Repair and installation of machinery and equipment | 8 |
| Manufacture of machinery and equipment n.e.c. | 7 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 7 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-04 | 15 |
| 2026-03 | 12 |
| 2026-02 | 16 |
| 2026-01 | 14 |
| 2025-12 | 9 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| NORTHERN WHOLESALE TOOLS LIMITED | 49 |
| BOHLE LIMITED | 39 |
| CROMWELL GROUP (HOLDINGS) LIMITED | 36 |
| BODDINGTONS ELECTRICAL LIMITED | 31 |
| VACULUG LIMITED | 31 |
| SNAP-ON U.K. HOLDINGS LIMITED | 30 |
| BLUE MACHINERY (SPARES) LIMITED | 28 |
| RIPLEY EUROPE LIMITED | 26 |
| 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 | 48 |
| 54m+ | 25 |
| 15m-54m | 10 |
| Other | 8 |
| 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Nigeria | 1,018,943 |
| United States | 942,919 |
| Norway | 226,566 |
| Saudi Arabia | 83,272 |
| Ireland | 54,894 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nigeria | 0 | 1,018,943 | +1,018,943 |
| United States | 564,178 | 378,741 | -185,437 |
| Norway | 0 | 226,566 | +226,566 |
| Saudi Arabia | 66,994 | 16,278 | -50,716 |
| Ireland | 22,365 | 32,529 | +10,164 |
| Sweden | 29,190 | 14,633 | -14,557 |
| Netherlands | 15,909 | 22,579 | +6,670 |
| Germany | 15,011 | 18,675 | +3,664 |
| Belgium | 15,191 | 15,577 | +386 |
| Iraq | 0 | 26,627 | +26,627 |
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 | 2,728 |
| Ireland | 1,803 |
| 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 | 1,246 | -236 |
| Ireland | 1,046 | 757 | -289 |
| 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) | 1,421,922 |
| Air transport | 1,134,505 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 150,094 |
| Other | 4,972 |
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) | 30,900 | 1,391,022 | +1,360,122 |
| Air transport | 759,751 | 374,754 | -384,997 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 71,377 | 78,717 | +7,340 |
| Other | 2,815 | 2,157 | -658 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| London Gateway Port | 1,056,353 |
| London Stansted Airport | 366,034 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 265,937 |
| East Midlands Airport | 229,142 |
| Southampton | 189,460 |
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 | 15,237 | 1,041,116 | +1,025,879 |
| London Stansted Airport | 344,341 | 21,693 | -322,648 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 130,468 | 135,469 | +5,001 |
| East Midlands Airport | 96,865 | 132,277 | +35,412 |
| Southampton | 2,352 | 187,108 | +184,756 |
| Immingham Docks | 0 | 159,428 | +159,428 |
| ZLC | 96,934 | 38,440 | -58,494 |
| Manchester Airport | 30,809 | 44,770 | +13,961 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 56,334 | 8,113 | -48,221 |
| 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