Import/export HS code 82090020: Indexable inserts for tools
Replaceable cutting inserts made of cermets, used in tools for precision cutting
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 | 61,936,508 |
| Germany | 37,597,993 |
| Belgium | 30,701,460 |
| United States | 1,220,779 |
| China | 1,092,276 |
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 | 29,620,367 | 32,316,141 | +2,695,774 |
| Germany | 16,478,377 | 21,119,616 | +4,641,239 |
| Belgium | 15,662,153 | 15,039,307 | -622,846 |
| United States | 775,861 | 444,918 | -330,943 |
| China | 371,497 | 720,779 | +349,282 |
| Japan | 512,408 | 409,670 | -102,738 |
| South Korea | 439,797 | 420,582 | -19,215 |
| Austria | 413,876 | 408,254 | -5,622 |
| France | 389,615 | 202,160 | -187,455 |
| Israel | 247,968 | 179,990 | -67,978 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Sweden | 23,369,892 |
| Germany | 21,310,538 |
| Israel | 20,472,166 |
| Japan | 17,137,730 |
| Austria | 12,243,249 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sweden | 10,794,912 | 12,574,980 | +1,780,068 |
| Germany | 9,438,817 | 11,871,721 | +2,432,904 |
| Israel | 10,964,712 | 9,507,454 | -1,457,258 |
| Japan | 8,096,494 | 9,041,236 | +944,742 |
| Austria | 5,642,412 | 6,600,837 | +958,425 |
| India | 5,293,614 | 5,467,107 | +173,493 |
| United States | 4,401,224 | 5,984,628 | +1,583,404 |
| South Korea | 5,293,258 | 4,209,831 | -1,083,427 |
| Luxembourg | 1,155,598 | 1,306,116 | +150,518 |
| Czechia | 850,943 | 1,275,248 | +424,305 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| West Midlands | 20 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 12 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 11 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 11 |
| West Yorkshire | 11 |
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 | 17 | 20 | +3 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 5 | 9 | +4 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 10 | 5 | -5 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 10 | 7 | -3 |
| West Yorkshire | 8 | 6 | -2 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 5 | 9 | +4 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 6 | 7 | +1 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 7 | 8 | +1 |
| North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset | 4 | 6 | +2 |
| Essex | 5 | 5 | +0 |
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 | 132,988,419 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 2,086,390 |
| Other | 1,779,935 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 697,632 |
| 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 | 63,371,222 | 69,617,197 | +6,245,975 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 986,885 | 1,099,505 | +112,620 |
| Other | 941,751 | 838,184 | -103,567 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 331,989 | 365,643 | +33,654 |
| 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 | 124,403,063 |
| Birmingham Airport | 4,242,628 |
| London Stansted Airport | 2,745,386 |
| 000 | 1,779,935 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 1,286,766 |
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 | 58,951,221 | 65,451,842 | +6,500,621 |
| Birmingham Airport | 2,460,062 | 1,782,566 | -677,496 |
| London Stansted Airport | 1,188,339 | 1,557,047 | +368,708 |
| 000 | 941,751 | 838,184 | -103,567 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 649,226 | 637,540 | -11,686 |
| London Gateway Port | 403,492 | 513,222 | +109,730 |
| Thamesport | 481,890 | 317,962 | -163,928 |
| Dover | 172,947 | 234,191 | +61,244 |
| Eurotunnel | 163,284 | 102,132 | -61,152 |
| Southampton | 0 | 189,000 | +189,000 |
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 | 55 |
| Manufacture of fabricated metal products, except machinery and equipment | 41 |
| Manufacture of machinery and equipment n.e.c. | 32 |
| Other manufacturing | 14 |
| Manufacture of motor vehicles, trailers and semi-trailers | 11 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-04 | 45 |
| 2026-03 | 63 |
| 2026-02 | 53 |
| 2026-01 | 50 |
| 2025-12 | 57 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| SUMITOMO ELECTRIC HARDMETAL LIMITED | 124 |
| ISCAR TOOLS LIMITED | 101 |
| KYOCERA UNIMERCO TOOLING LIMITED | 86 |
| EUROPA TOOL COMPANY LIMITED | 62 |
| CUTWEL LIMITED | 59 |
| CARILLON INDUSTRIAL SERVICES LIMITED | 57 |
| SANDVIK LIMITED | 56 |
| M.A. FORD EUROPE LIMITED | 54 |
| KENNAMETAL UK LIMITED | 54 |
| DORMER PRAMET LIMITED | 53 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 80 |
| 54m+ | 74 |
| 0-1m | 25 |
| 15m-54m | 18 |
| Other | 8 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Germany | 1,460,359 |
| United States | 1,141,342 |
| Ireland | 977,154 |
| Netherlands | 568,367 |
| Poland | 412,108 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Germany | 675,578 | 784,781 | +109,203 |
| United States | 512,502 | 628,840 | +116,338 |
| Ireland | 447,164 | 529,990 | +82,826 |
| Netherlands | 326,153 | 242,214 | -83,939 |
| Poland | 220,764 | 191,344 | -29,420 |
| Belgium | 198,954 | 181,430 | -17,524 |
| India | 192,800 | 63,069 | -129,731 |
| China | 73,442 | 172,913 | +99,471 |
| Spain | 102,167 | 98,142 | -4,025 |
| United Arab Emirates | 118,542 | 65,612 | -52,930 |
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 | 234,782 |
| Netherlands | 41,747 |
| South Korea | 17,800 |
| Italy | 7,858 |
| XI | 7,194 |
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 | 100,236 | 134,546 | +34,310 |
| Netherlands | 10,964 | 30,783 | +19,819 |
| South Korea | 7,710 | 10,090 | +2,380 |
| Italy | 7,858 | 0 | -7,858 |
| XI | 0 | 7,194 | +7,194 |
| Costa Rica | 1,009 | 0 | -1,009 |
| China | 0 | 31 | +31 |
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 | 5,591,773 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 1,635,569 |
| Other | 326,606 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 150,330 |
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 | 2,873,200 | 2,718,573 | -154,627 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 887,006 | 748,563 | -138,443 |
| Other | 129,879 | 196,727 | +66,848 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 133,818 | 16,512 | -117,306 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| East Midlands Airport | 4,228,832 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 892,567 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 521,045 |
| Dover | 518,455 |
| ZLC | 408,876 |
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 | 2,226,500 | 2,002,332 | -224,168 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 450,855 | 441,712 | -9,143 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 209,855 | 311,190 | +101,335 |
| Dover | 322,965 | 195,490 | -127,475 |
| ZLC | 197,044 | 211,832 | +14,788 |
| London Stansted Airport | 205,851 | 125,577 | -80,274 |
| 000 | 129,879 | 196,727 | +66,848 |
| Holyhead | 99,876 | 94,700 | -5,176 |
| Aberdeen Docks | 82,500 | 0 | -82,500 |
| Edinburgh Airport | 28,428 | 18,158 | -10,270 |
Quick facts
HS code: 82090020
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Replaceable cutting inserts made of cermets, used in tools for precision cutting