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 | 57,128,724 |
| Germany | 34,223,964 |
| Belgium | 29,010,047 |
| United States | 1,124,876 |
| China | 1,031,295 |
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 | 30,388,156 | 26,740,568 | -3,647,588 |
| Germany | 16,127,012 | 18,096,952 | +1,969,940 |
| Belgium | 16,086,963 | 12,923,084 | -3,163,879 |
| United States | 681,760 | 443,116 | -238,644 |
| China | 478,762 | 552,533 | +73,771 |
| Japan | 402,057 | 498,405 | +96,348 |
| South Korea | 439,630 | 377,739 | -61,891 |
| Austria | 396,999 | 292,705 | -104,294 |
| France | 462,414 | 209,269 | -253,145 |
| Israel | 224,191 | 188,311 | -35,880 |
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 | 21,050,563 |
| Israel | 19,775,767 |
| Germany | 19,015,820 |
| Japan | 16,017,956 |
| Austria | 11,068,804 |
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 | 11,164,687 | 9,885,876 | -1,278,811 |
| Israel | 11,351,541 | 8,424,226 | -2,927,315 |
| Germany | 9,211,269 | 9,804,551 | +593,282 |
| Japan | 8,136,767 | 7,881,189 | -255,578 |
| Austria | 5,398,337 | 5,670,467 | +272,130 |
| India | 5,413,612 | 4,608,271 | -805,341 |
| United States | 4,557,037 | 5,319,427 | +762,390 |
| South Korea | 5,158,458 | 4,001,413 | -1,157,045 |
| Luxembourg | 1,109,195 | 1,136,834 | +27,639 |
| Czechia | 861,105 | 917,725 | +56,620 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| West Midlands | 19 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 14 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 12 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 11 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 9 |
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 | 18 | +1 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 12 | 8 | -4 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 4 | 9 | +5 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 7 | 7 | +0 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 5 | 8 | +3 |
| West Yorkshire | 6 | 7 | +1 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 7 | 8 | +1 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 4 | 8 | +4 |
| North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset | 5 | 5 | +0 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 6 | 3 | -3 |
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 | 122,740,979 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 2,173,496 |
| Other | 1,726,911 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 644,587 |
| 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 | 63,707,917 | 59,033,062 | -4,674,855 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,288,098 | 885,398 | -402,700 |
| Other | 1,012,720 | 714,191 | -298,529 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 367,016 | 277,571 | -89,445 |
| 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 | 114,621,364 |
| Birmingham Airport | 4,214,662 |
| London Stansted Airport | 2,480,512 |
| 000 | 1,726,911 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 1,145,324 |
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 | 59,350,434 | 55,270,930 | -4,079,504 |
| Birmingham Airport | 2,529,109 | 1,685,553 | -843,556 |
| London Stansted Airport | 1,103,865 | 1,376,647 | +272,782 |
| 000 | 1,012,720 | 714,191 | -298,529 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 584,649 | 560,675 | -23,974 |
| London Gateway Port | 634,176 | 423,594 | -210,582 |
| Thamesport | 539,572 | 267,053 | -272,519 |
| Dover | 215,369 | 154,534 | -60,835 |
| Eurotunnel | 168,766 | 112,969 | -55,797 |
| Glasgow Airport | 95,313 | 71,369 | -23,944 |
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 | 39 |
| Manufacture of machinery and equipment n.e.c. | 30 |
| Other manufacturing | 16 |
| Manufacture of motor vehicles, trailers and semi-trailers | 10 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 50 |
| 2025-11 | 56 |
| 2025-10 | 64 |
| 2025-09 | 47 |
| 2025-08 | 58 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| SUMITOMO ELECTRIC HARDMETAL LIMITED | 120 |
| ISCAR TOOLS LIMITED | 97 |
| KYOCERA UNIMERCO TOOLING LIMITED | 82 |
| EUROPA TOOL COMPANY LIMITED | 59 |
| CUTWEL LIMITED | 55 |
| CARILLON INDUSTRIAL SERVICES LIMITED | 53 |
| KENNAMETAL UK LIMITED | 53 |
| SANDVIK LIMITED | 52 |
| M.A. FORD EUROPE LIMITED | 50 |
| DORMER PRAMET LIMITED | 49 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 77 |
| 54m+ | 70 |
| 0-1m | 26 |
| 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 | 1,337,381 |
| United States | 1,034,542 |
| Ireland | 876,408 |
| Netherlands | 510,004 |
| Poland | 389,133 |
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 | 746,067 | 591,314 | -154,753 |
| United States | 491,251 | 543,291 | +52,040 |
| Ireland | 458,678 | 417,730 | -40,948 |
| Netherlands | 257,024 | 252,980 | -4,044 |
| Poland | 192,401 | 196,732 | +4,331 |
| Belgium | 126,601 | 182,114 | +55,513 |
| India | 239,051 | 43,158 | -195,893 |
| Spain | 119,525 | 75,334 | -44,191 |
| United Arab Emirates | 115,370 | 73,427 | -41,943 |
| China | 65,407 | 116,181 | +50,774 |
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 |
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 | 5,255,684 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 1,559,554 |
| Other | 258,250 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 161,665 |
| Road transport | 21,756 |
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 | 3,036,840 | 2,218,844 | -817,996 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 843,517 | 716,037 | -127,480 |
| Other | 112,625 | 145,625 | +33,000 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 125,490 | 36,175 | -89,315 |
| Road transport | 21,756 | 0 | -21,756 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| East Midlands Airport | 3,834,732 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 846,969 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 591,992 |
| Dover | 510,862 |
| ZLC | 447,576 |
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 | 2,232,136 | 1,602,596 | -629,540 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 441,937 | 405,032 | -36,905 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 360,489 | 231,503 | -128,986 |
| Dover | 294,619 | 216,243 | -78,376 |
| ZLC | 233,604 | 213,972 | -19,632 |
| London Stansted Airport | 197,622 | 112,732 | -84,890 |
| 000 | 112,625 | 145,625 | +33,000 |
| Holyhead | 96,050 | 76,901 | -19,149 |
| Aberdeen Docks | 83,925 | 0 | -83,925 |
| Edinburgh Airport | 28,922 | 10,962 | -17,960 |
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