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 | 62,362,544 |
| Germany | 38,237,695 |
| Belgium | 30,947,587 |
| China | 1,357,476 |
| United States | 1,245,479 |
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 | 29,809,672 | 32,552,872 | +2,743,200 |
| Germany | 17,124,048 | 21,113,647 | +3,989,599 |
| Belgium | 15,661,768 | 15,285,819 | -375,949 |
| China | 374,654 | 982,822 | +608,168 |
| United States | 767,226 | 478,253 | -288,973 |
| Japan | 561,977 | 378,244 | -183,733 |
| South Korea | 467,290 | 391,299 | -75,991 |
| Austria | 383,972 | 407,468 | +23,496 |
| France | 409,593 | 140,794 | -268,799 |
| Israel | 216,079 | 199,882 | -16,197 |
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 | 23,715,375 |
| Germany | 21,823,428 |
| Israel | 20,708,516 |
| Japan | 17,241,824 |
| Austria | 12,331,527 |
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 | 10,943,896 | 12,771,479 | +1,827,583 |
| Germany | 9,839,895 | 11,983,533 | +2,143,638 |
| Israel | 10,919,618 | 9,788,898 | -1,130,720 |
| Japan | 8,280,591 | 8,961,233 | +680,642 |
| Austria | 5,978,092 | 6,353,435 | +375,343 |
| India | 5,299,376 | 5,483,317 | +183,941 |
| United States | 4,358,825 | 6,061,686 | +1,702,861 |
| South Korea | 5,176,004 | 4,119,051 | -1,056,953 |
| Luxembourg | 1,146,154 | 1,329,888 | +183,734 |
| Czechia | 847,341 | 1,364,634 | +517,293 |
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 | 11 |
| 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 | 18 | 20 | +2 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 6 | 8 | +2 |
| 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 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 7 | 9 | +2 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 6 | 7 | +1 |
| Greater Manchester | 4 | 7 | +3 |
| North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset | 4 | 6 | +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 | 134,539,495 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 2,042,707 |
| Other | 1,786,164 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 738,111 |
| 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 | 64,354,859 | 70,184,636 | +5,829,777 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 866,944 | 1,175,763 | +308,819 |
| Other | 939,654 | 846,510 | -93,144 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 330,916 | 407,195 | +76,279 |
| 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 | 125,740,841 |
| Birmingham Airport | 4,126,266 |
| London Stansted Airport | 2,788,632 |
| 000 | 1,786,164 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 1,358,138 |
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 | 59,953,176 | 65,787,665 | +5,834,489 |
| Birmingham Airport | 2,426,273 | 1,699,993 | -726,280 |
| London Stansted Airport | 1,210,078 | 1,578,554 | +368,476 |
| 000 | 939,654 | 846,510 | -93,144 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 631,899 | 726,239 | +94,340 |
| London Gateway Port | 395,358 | 547,664 | +152,306 |
| Thamesport | 375,566 | 349,663 | -25,903 |
| Dover | 156,814 | 287,665 | +130,851 |
| Eurotunnel | 166,839 | 93,304 | -73,535 |
| Manchester Airport | 1,284 | 227,859 | +226,575 |
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
|
56 |
|
Manufacture of fabricated metal products, except machinery and equipment
|
42 |
|
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 |
|---|---|
| 2026-05 | 66 |
| 2026-04 | 45 |
| 2026-03 | 63 |
| 2026-02 | 53 |
| 2026-01 | 50 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| SUMITOMO ELECTRIC HARDMETAL LIMITED | 125 |
| ISCAR TOOLS LIMITED | 102 |
| KYOCERA UNIMERCO TOOLING LIMITED | 87 |
| EUROPA TOOL COMPANY LIMITED | 62 |
| CUTWEL LIMITED | 60 |
| CARILLON INDUSTRIAL SERVICES LIMITED | 58 |
| SANDVIK LIMITED | 57 |
| M.A. FORD EUROPE LIMITED | 55 |
| KENNAMETAL UK LIMITED | 55 |
| DORMER PRAMET LIMITED | 54 |
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+ | 73 |
| 0-1m | 25 |
| 15m-54m | 21 |
| Other | 9 |
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 | 1,312,445 |
| United States | 1,105,992 |
| Ireland | 1,040,652 |
| Netherlands | 577,264 |
| Poland | 434,143 |
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 | 516,996 | 795,449 | +278,453 |
| United States | 481,605 | 624,387 | +142,782 |
| Ireland | 470,703 | 569,949 | +99,246 |
| Netherlands | 321,415 | 255,849 | -65,566 |
| Poland | 228,990 | 205,153 | -23,837 |
| Belgium | 192,602 | 165,112 | -27,490 |
| India | 182,922 | 71,570 | -111,352 |
| China | 81,254 | 169,981 | +88,727 |
| Italy | 80,509 | 124,328 | +43,819 |
| Spain | 97,157 | 105,549 | +8,392 |
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 | 285,931 |
| Netherlands | 40,155 |
| South Korea | 18,064 |
| XI | 7,194 |
| Italy | 6,034 |
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 | 114,204 | 171,727 | +57,523 |
| Netherlands | 9,372 | 30,783 | +21,411 |
| South Korea | 8,064 | 10,000 | +1,936 |
| XI | 0 | 7,194 | +7,194 |
| Italy | 6,034 | 0 | -6,034 |
| 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 | 5,643,770 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 1,505,871 |
| Other | 375,290 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 148,587 |
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 | 2,838,551 | 2,805,219 | -33,332 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 749,897 | 755,974 | +6,077 |
| Other | 140,621 | 234,669 | +94,048 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 132,075 | 16,512 | -115,563 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| East Midlands Airport | 4,256,939 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 754,127 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 546,779 |
| Dover | 525,344 |
| ZLC | 417,660 |
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 | 2,227,012 | 2,029,927 | -197,085 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 303,860 | 450,267 | +146,407 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 178,500 | 368,279 | +189,779 |
| Dover | 334,882 | 190,462 | -144,420 |
| ZLC | 213,602 | 204,058 | -9,544 |
| 000 | 140,621 | 234,669 | +94,048 |
| London Stansted Airport | 181,296 | 138,212 | -43,084 |
| Holyhead | 98,819 | 98,584 | -235 |
| Aberdeen Docks | 82,500 | 0 | -82,500 |
| Edinburgh Airport | 32,619 | 15,259 | -17,360 |
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