Import/export HS code 820820: Knives for woodworking machines
Cutting blades designed for machines that process wood, like saws and planers
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 | 8,872,200 |
| Czechia | 4,010,030 |
| Germany | 2,315,843 |
| Italy | 1,084,120 |
| Canada | 858,707 |
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 | 4,608,714 | 4,263,486 | -345,228 |
| Czechia | 1,947,151 | 2,062,879 | +115,728 |
| Germany | 1,081,027 | 1,234,816 | +153,789 |
| Italy | 447,090 | 637,030 | +189,940 |
| Canada | 447,968 | 410,739 | -37,229 |
| Austria | 393,756 | 318,962 | -74,794 |
| Taiwan | 371,154 | 316,235 | -54,919 |
| Ireland | 206,148 | 327,124 | +120,976 |
| Switzerland | 242,095 | 250,766 | +8,671 |
| Australia | 220,332 | 230,402 | +10,070 |
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 | 9,464,610 |
| Czechia | 4,206,231 |
| Italy | 1,327,198 |
| Germany | 1,273,700 |
| Austria | 819,060 |
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 | 4,887,256 | 4,577,354 | -309,902 |
| Czechia | 2,018,140 | 2,188,091 | +169,951 |
| Italy | 567,840 | 759,358 | +191,518 |
| Germany | 621,188 | 652,512 | +31,324 |
| Austria | 295,319 | 523,741 | +228,422 |
| Taiwan | 383,383 | 319,671 | -63,712 |
| Switzerland | 388,456 | 313,860 | -74,596 |
| Australia | 435,801 | 230,402 | -205,399 |
| Sweden | 195,878 | 132,258 | -63,620 |
| Canada | 177,478 | 126,157 | -51,321 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 12 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 11 |
| West Yorkshire | 11 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 10 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 10 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 6 | 9 | +3 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 7 | 9 | +2 |
| West Yorkshire | 5 | 8 | +3 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 9 | 5 | -4 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 7 | 7 | +0 |
| Greater Manchester | 5 | 8 | +3 |
| Essex | 6 | 7 | +1 |
| Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear | 4 | 6 | +2 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 5 | 5 | +0 |
| Devon | 2 | 6 | +4 |
Import volume by transport
What this shows: Import value by transport mode used to bring goods into the UK.
Top 5 values
| Transport | £ |
|---|---|
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 10,202,854 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 6,031,940 |
| Air transport | 5,112,351 |
| Other | 645,569 |
| Road transport | 42,226 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 5,195,202 | 5,007,652 | -187,550 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 3,131,250 | 2,900,690 | -230,560 |
| Air transport | 2,504,368 | 2,607,983 | +103,615 |
| Other | 214,438 | 431,131 | +216,693 |
| Road transport | 12,752 | 29,474 | +16,722 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Felixstowe | 3,269,261 |
| Southampton | 3,167,281 |
| Dover | 2,482,336 |
| Eurotunnel | 2,066,456 |
| London Gateway Port | 2,043,337 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Felixstowe | 2,546,321 | 722,940 | -1,823,381 |
| Southampton | 1,619,495 | 1,547,786 | -71,709 |
| Dover | 1,286,237 | 1,196,099 | -90,138 |
| Eurotunnel | 1,055,570 | 1,010,886 | -44,684 |
| London Gateway Port | 252,672 | 1,790,665 | +1,537,993 |
| Birmingham Airport | 604,463 | 1,028,852 | +424,389 |
| Thamesport | 520,786 | 607,963 | +87,177 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 410,714 | 311,900 | -98,814 |
| Grangemouth Docks | 398,919 | 313,971 | -84,948 |
| East Midlands Airport | 373,321 | 317,117 | -56,204 |
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 | 70 |
| Manufacture of fabricated metal products, except machinery and equipment | 19 |
| Manufacture of wood and of products of wood and cork, except furniture; manufacture of articles of straw and plaiting materials | 18 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 17 |
| Manufacture of machinery and equipment n.e.c. | 15 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-04 | 41 |
| 2026-03 | 48 |
| 2026-02 | 41 |
| 2026-01 | 39 |
| 2025-12 | 44 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| AXMINSTER TOOL CENTRE LTD | 116 |
| MAKITA MANUFACTURING EUROPE LIMITED | 106 |
| TREND TOOL TECHNOLOGY LTD | 92 |
| OERTLI TOOLING UK LIMITED | 63 |
| TOOLBANK LIMITED | 62 |
| WEST FRASER EUROPE LIMITED | 57 |
| LEITZ TOOLING UK LIMITED | 53 |
| DART TOOL GROUP LTD | 53 |
| KINGFISHER PLC | 52 |
| STEHLE UK LIMITED | 51 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 86 |
| 54m+ | 45 |
| 0-1m | 33 |
| 15m-54m | 24 |
| Other | 12 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Ireland | 2,505,033 |
| United States | 434,406 |
| Netherlands | 229,360 |
| Germany | 179,745 |
| Ghana | 54,339 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ireland | 1,222,342 | 1,282,691 | +60,349 |
| United States | 133,557 | 300,849 | +167,292 |
| Netherlands | 137,968 | 91,392 | -46,576 |
| Germany | 78,670 | 101,075 | +22,405 |
| Ghana | 33,861 | 20,478 | -13,383 |
| Jamaica | 0 | 35,104 | +35,104 |
| New Zealand | 22,702 | 6,551 | -16,151 |
| United Arab Emirates | 8,695 | 14,836 | +6,141 |
| Denmark | 7,796 | 15,145 | +7,349 |
| Australia | 1,646 | 18,266 | +16,620 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Ireland | 687,459 |
| China | 29,175 |
| XI | 1,995 |
| Germany | 1,276 |
| Denmark | 620 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ireland | 333,143 | 354,316 | +21,173 |
| China | 14,351 | 14,824 | +473 |
| XI | 962 | 1,033 | +71 |
| Germany | 329 | 947 | +618 |
| Denmark | 620 | 0 | -620 |
| Taiwan | 255 | 149 | -106 |
| Japan | 278 | 69 | -209 |
| Italy | 49 | 0 | -49 |
| Luxembourg | 19 | 0 | -19 |
Export volume by transport
What this shows: Export value by transport mode used to ship goods from the UK.
Top 5 values
| Transport | £ |
|---|---|
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 1,406,198 |
| Air transport | 1,385,295 |
| Other | 727,381 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 254,590 |
| Road transport | 18,319 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 683,238 | 722,960 | +39,722 |
| Air transport | 674,433 | 710,862 | +36,429 |
| Other | 350,296 | 377,085 | +26,789 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 66,116 | 188,474 | +122,358 |
| Road transport | 11,596 | 6,723 | -4,873 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| 000 | 727,381 |
| East Midlands Airport | 483,902 |
| Fishguard | 421,600 |
| Holyhead | 415,448 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 382,742 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| 000 | 350,296 | 377,085 | +26,789 |
| East Midlands Airport | 256,245 | 227,657 | -28,588 |
| Fishguard | 116,248 | 305,352 | +189,104 |
| Holyhead | 276,259 | 139,189 | -137,070 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 190,844 | 191,898 | +1,054 |
| ZLC | 147,862 | 195,361 | +47,499 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 123,851 | 127,876 | +4,025 |
| London Stansted Airport | 76,636 | 102,669 | +26,033 |
| Liverpool Docks | 109,971 | 63,099 | -46,872 |
| London Gateway Port | 36,878 | 72,365 | +35,487 |
Quick facts
HS code: 820820
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Cutting blades designed for machines that process wood, like saws and planers