Import/export HS code 82079099: Various tools
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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 | £ |
|---|---|
| China | 24,190,492 |
| United States | 20,707,095 |
| Germany | 12,693,823 |
| France | 7,855,187 |
| Taiwan | 6,269,732 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| China | 11,680,702 | 12,509,790 | +829,088 |
| United States | 11,835,503 | 8,871,592 | -2,963,911 |
| Germany | 5,970,318 | 6,723,505 | +753,187 |
| France | 3,064,053 | 4,791,134 | +1,727,081 |
| Taiwan | 3,123,819 | 3,145,913 | +22,094 |
| Netherlands | 2,341,018 | 2,317,508 | -23,510 |
| Italy | 1,903,842 | 1,837,489 | -66,353 |
| Switzerland | 912,957 | 1,397,713 | +484,756 |
| Austria | 844,694 | 1,206,349 | +361,655 |
| Spain | 1,235,357 | 618,661 | -616,696 |
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 | 29,279,981 |
| United States | 22,955,769 |
| Germany | 7,227,273 |
| Taiwan | 6,807,693 |
| United Kingdom | 5,428,935 |
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 | 15,064,793 | 14,215,188 | -849,605 |
| United States | 12,752,375 | 10,203,394 | -2,548,981 |
| Germany | 3,400,371 | 3,826,902 | +426,531 |
| Taiwan | 3,181,539 | 3,626,154 | +444,615 |
| United Kingdom | 3,138,457 | 2,290,478 | -847,979 |
| Italy | 2,617,815 | 2,266,067 | -351,748 |
| France | 1,593,243 | 3,153,490 | +1,560,247 |
| South Korea | 1,309,916 | 2,375,413 | +1,065,497 |
| Switzerland | 712,639 | 1,160,837 | +448,198 |
| Netherlands | 815,990 | 669,012 | -146,978 |
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 | 80 |
| West Midlands | 77 |
| Inner London - West | 69 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 62 |
| West Yorkshire | 62 |
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 | 47 | 54 | +7 |
| West Midlands | 60 | 48 | -12 |
| Inner London - West | 41 | 40 | -1 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 46 | 43 | -3 |
| West Yorkshire | 37 | 45 | +8 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 45 | 33 | -12 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 41 | 39 | -2 |
| Greater Manchester | 34 | 32 | -2 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 36 | 38 | +2 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 32 | 37 | +5 |
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 | 44,448,933 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 40,754,347 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 16,683,849 |
| Other | 1,178,585 |
| Road transport | 156,745 |
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 | 19,909,253 | 24,539,680 | +4,630,427 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 22,640,006 | 18,114,341 | -4,525,665 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 8,574,819 | 8,109,030 | -465,789 |
| Other | 398,891 | 779,694 | +380,803 |
| Road transport | 25,463 | 131,282 | +105,819 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| East Midlands Airport | 20,409,126 |
| Felixstowe | 18,911,409 |
| Southampton | 13,632,847 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 9,573,347 |
| London Stansted Airport | 5,597,581 |
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 | 9,233,841 | 11,175,285 | +1,941,444 |
| Felixstowe | 10,577,187 | 8,334,222 | -2,242,965 |
| Southampton | 7,932,921 | 5,699,926 | -2,232,995 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 3,781,306 | 5,792,041 | +2,010,735 |
| London Stansted Airport | 2,939,728 | 2,657,853 | -281,875 |
| Dover | 2,688,140 | 2,567,030 | -121,110 |
| London Gateway Port | 1,684,574 | 2,380,058 | +695,484 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 1,994,085 | 2,003,818 | +9,733 |
| Birmingham Airport | 1,277,339 | 2,590,007 | +1,312,668 |
| Manchester Airport | 1,434,612 | 1,108,087 | -326,525 |
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
|
339 |
|
Manufacture of fabricated metal products, except machinery and equipment
|
167 |
|
Manufacture of machinery and equipment n.e.c.
|
108 |
|
Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles
|
108 |
|
Other manufacturing
|
90 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-05 | 191 |
| 2026-04 | 199 |
| 2026-03 | 199 |
| 2026-02 | 195 |
| 2026-01 | 196 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| FLOYD AUTOMATIC TOOLING LIMITED | 123 |
| SNAP-ON U.K. HOLDINGS LIMITED | 121 |
| TREND TOOL TECHNOLOGY LTD | 119 |
| ANDREAS STIHL LIMITED | 116 |
| DC SWISS UK LTD | 116 |
| AIRBUS OPERATIONS LIMITED | 115 |
| SAYWELL INTERNATIONAL LIMITED | 115 |
| HYSTER-YALE UK LIMITED | 113 |
| PRECISION HYDRAULIC CYLINDERS (UK) LIMITED | 113 |
| NORTHERN WHOLESALE TOOLS LIMITED | 111 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 519 |
| 54m+ | 404 |
| 15m-54m | 156 |
| 0-1m | 150 |
| Other | 94 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Netherlands | 6,727,590 |
| Norway | 4,087,054 |
| United States | 3,801,815 |
| France | 3,405,204 |
| Saudi Arabia | 2,672,464 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Netherlands | 4,112,622 | 2,614,968 | -1,497,654 |
| Norway | 1,818,223 | 2,268,831 | +450,608 |
| United States | 2,646,643 | 1,155,172 | -1,491,471 |
| France | 1,679,887 | 1,725,317 | +45,430 |
| Saudi Arabia | 1,590,827 | 1,081,637 | -509,190 |
| Germany | 1,206,061 | 1,210,785 | +4,724 |
| Ireland | 1,319,062 | 992,890 | -326,172 |
| Poland | 841,605 | 589,036 | -252,569 |
| Turkey | 1,185,968 | 188,964 | -997,004 |
| India | 949,024 | 332,423 | -616,601 |
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 | 125,130 |
| Italy | 92,074 |
| XI | 85,004 |
| Taiwan | 15,570 |
| Germany | 8,332 |
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 | 66,887 | 58,243 | -8,644 |
| Italy | 74,626 | 17,448 | -57,178 |
| XI | 26,201 | 58,803 | +32,602 |
| Taiwan | 5,732 | 9,838 | +4,106 |
| Germany | 7,119 | 1,213 | -5,906 |
| Nicaragua | 3,408 | 200 | -3,208 |
| United States | 331 | 166 | -165 |
| France | 0 | 275 | +275 |
| Ireland | 124 | 25 | -99 |
| Switzerland | 119 | 25 | -94 |
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 | 21,217,121 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 14,860,021 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 7,380,975 |
| Other | 342,533 |
| Road transport | 11,003 |
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 | 12,182,829 | 9,034,292 | -3,148,537 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 8,670,305 | 6,189,716 | -2,480,589 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 3,031,970 | 4,349,005 | +1,317,035 |
| Other | 194,001 | 148,532 | -45,469 |
| Road transport | 5,999 | 5,004 | -995 |
| Rail transport | 3,769 | 0 | -3,769 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| East Midlands Airport | 6,769,986 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 6,126,039 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 6,095,233 |
| Tyne | 3,743,082 |
| London Stansted Airport | 3,022,180 |
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 | 3,294,355 | 3,475,631 | +181,276 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 3,129,713 | 2,996,326 | -133,387 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 3,732,901 | 2,362,332 | -1,370,569 |
| Tyne | 2,694,706 | 1,048,376 | -1,646,330 |
| London Stansted Airport | 2,250,458 | 771,722 | -1,478,736 |
| Immingham Docks | 1,351,861 | 931,647 | -420,214 |
| Aberdeen Docks | 355,472 | 1,605,530 | +1,250,058 |
| Warton Aerodrome | 747,212 | 886,955 | +139,743 |
| Felixstowe | 497,759 | 981,219 | +483,460 |
| ZLC | 810,167 | 537,037 | -273,130 |
Quick facts
HS code: 82079099
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Additional tools for various materials and tasks, not specified by other categories