Import/export HS code 8209: Tool parts made of cermets
Unmounted tool parts like plates, sticks, and tips made of cermets, a hard material used in cutting tools
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Netherlands | 59,027,972 |
| Germany | 49,528,530 |
| Belgium | 29,108,429 |
| United States | 10,078,488 |
| Taiwan | 5,095,155 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Netherlands | 31,322,271 | 27,705,701 | -3,616,570 |
| Germany | 23,161,783 | 26,366,747 | +3,204,964 |
| Belgium | 16,134,886 | 12,973,543 | -3,161,343 |
| United States | 5,494,042 | 4,584,446 | -909,596 |
| Taiwan | 2,556,249 | 2,538,906 | -17,343 |
| China | 1,873,918 | 1,926,880 | +52,962 |
| South Korea | 946,184 | 1,298,168 | +351,984 |
| Japan | 1,051,830 | 1,158,496 | +106,666 |
| Austria | 790,383 | 551,215 | -239,168 |
| Israel | 671,978 | 615,237 | -56,741 |
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 | 30,838,922 |
| Sweden | 21,452,367 |
| Israel | 20,620,107 |
| United States | 18,650,771 |
| Japan | 17,798,058 |
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 | 14,199,842 | 16,639,080 | +2,439,238 |
| Sweden | 11,269,889 | 10,182,478 | -1,087,411 |
| Israel | 11,774,643 | 8,845,464 | -2,929,179 |
| United States | 9,279,208 | 9,371,563 | +92,355 |
| Japan | 9,048,962 | 8,749,096 | -299,866 |
| Austria | 5,625,895 | 5,906,199 | +280,304 |
| South Korea | 6,165,568 | 5,047,898 | -1,117,670 |
| India | 5,466,383 | 4,712,416 | -753,967 |
| China | 3,508,270 | 3,309,228 | -199,042 |
| Luxembourg | 2,918,574 | 2,633,033 | -285,541 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| West Midlands | 39 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 28 |
| Greater Manchester | 25 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 25 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 24 |
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 | 29 | 31 | +2 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 20 | 18 | -2 |
| Greater Manchester | 15 | 15 | +0 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 21 | 15 | -6 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 12 | 18 | +6 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 17 | 16 | -1 |
| West Yorkshire | 12 | 17 | +5 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 7 | 13 | +6 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 13 | 8 | -5 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 11 | 15 | +4 |
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 | 161,333,592 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 4,667,795 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 2,481,882 |
| Other | 1,758,177 |
| Road transport | 3,955 |
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 | 82,811,094 | 78,522,498 | -4,288,596 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 2,511,354 | 2,156,441 | -354,913 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 1,152,542 | 1,329,340 | +176,798 |
| Other | 1,029,997 | 728,180 | -301,817 |
| Road transport | 0 | 3,955 | +3,955 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| East Midlands Airport | 139,549,635 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 8,596,380 |
| Birmingham Airport | 5,653,226 |
| London Stansted Airport | 5,417,415 |
| 000 | 1,758,177 |
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 | 71,044,098 | 68,505,537 | -2,538,561 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 4,240,139 | 4,356,241 | +116,102 |
| Birmingham Airport | 3,393,728 | 2,259,498 | -1,134,230 |
| London Stansted Airport | 3,241,242 | 2,176,173 | -1,065,069 |
| 000 | 1,029,997 | 728,180 | -301,817 |
| London Gateway Port | 967,620 | 694,738 | -272,882 |
| Dover | 677,803 | 802,279 | +124,476 |
| Thamesport | 873,131 | 470,110 | -403,021 |
| Leeds Bradford Airport | 562,348 | 630,792 | +68,444 |
| Felixstowe | 462,526 | 456,500 | -6,026 |
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 | 132 |
| Manufacture of fabricated metal products, except machinery and equipment | 86 |
| Manufacture of machinery and equipment n.e.c. | 61 |
| Other manufacturing | 43 |
| Repair and installation of machinery and equipment | 19 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 108 |
| 2025-11 | 118 |
| 2025-10 | 133 |
| 2025-09 | 97 |
| 2025-08 | 115 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 193 |
| 54m+ | 151 |
| 0-1m | 73 |
| 15m-54m | 46 |
| Other | 24 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Sweden | 6,302,066 |
| Germany | 2,922,107 |
| Ireland | 1,853,469 |
| China | 1,784,705 |
| United States | 1,323,314 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sweden | 6,222,554 | 79,512 | -6,143,042 |
| Germany | 2,083,307 | 838,800 | -1,244,507 |
| Ireland | 1,357,320 | 496,149 | -861,171 |
| China | 1,387,130 | 397,575 | -989,555 |
| United States | 632,067 | 691,247 | +59,180 |
| India | 835,177 | 476,254 | -358,923 |
| Italy | 940,500 | 121,690 | -818,810 |
| Turkey | 575,962 | 108,279 | -467,683 |
| France | 552,796 | 70,921 | -481,875 |
| Netherlands | 285,596 | 307,564 | +21,968 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Sweden | 184,475 |
| Netherlands | 33,928 |
| South Korea | 17,752 |
| Italy | 8,297 |
| XI | 2,460 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sweden | 76,925 | 107,550 | +30,625 |
| Netherlands | 14,601 | 19,327 | +4,726 |
| South Korea | 7,190 | 10,562 | +3,372 |
| Italy | 8,297 | 0 | -8,297 |
| XI | 0 | 2,460 | +2,460 |
| Costa Rica | 1,009 | 0 | -1,009 |
| Ireland | 503 | 60 | -443 |
| China | 408 | 0 | -408 |
| Taiwan | 0 | 24 | +24 |
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 | 12,337,049 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 10,693,347 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 606,368 |
| Other | 259,537 |
| Road transport | 26,338 |
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 | 7,844,816 | 4,492,233 | -3,352,583 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 9,703,137 | 990,210 | -8,712,927 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 356,591 | 249,777 | -106,814 |
| Other | 113,536 | 146,001 | +32,465 |
| Road transport | 26,338 | 0 | -26,338 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 9,257,022 |
| East Midlands Airport | 6,431,647 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 3,350,123 |
| London Stansted Airport | 843,822 |
| Birmingham Airport | 722,488 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 8,624,527 | 632,495 | -7,992,032 |
| East Midlands Airport | 3,899,414 | 2,532,233 | -1,367,181 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 2,081,004 | 1,269,119 | -811,885 |
| London Stansted Airport | 655,126 | 188,696 | -466,430 |
| Birmingham Airport | 718,116 | 4,372 | -713,744 |
| ZLC | 362,665 | 357,942 | -4,723 |
| Dover | 375,266 | 232,239 | -143,027 |
| Holyhead | 398,016 | 86,760 | -311,256 |
| Hull | 295,907 | 0 | -295,907 |
| 000 | 113,536 | 146,001 | +32,465 |
Quick facts
HS code: 8209
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Unmounted tool parts like plates, sticks, and tips made of cermets, a hard material used in cutting tools