Import/export HS code 90172010: Various drawing tools
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- It helps you understand the market size for your product in the UK.
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* 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 | 1,595,034 |
| Germany | 434,371 |
| India | 345,157 |
| United States | 286,322 |
| Netherlands | 173,592 |
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 | 917,109 | 677,925 | -239,184 |
| Germany | 226,908 | 207,463 | -19,445 |
| India | 148,691 | 196,466 | +47,775 |
| United States | 102,137 | 184,185 | +82,048 |
| Netherlands | 133,983 | 39,609 | -94,374 |
| France | 24,062 | 56,616 | +32,554 |
| Italy | 19,040 | 21,525 | +2,485 |
| Poland | 21,042 | 15,027 | -6,015 |
| Ireland | 26,839 | 4,584 | -22,255 |
| Canada | 1,822 | 26,955 | +25,133 |
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 | 1,997,127 |
| United States | 499,483 |
| India | 346,444 |
| Germany | 63,896 |
| Italy | 43,993 |
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 | 1,193,313 | 803,814 | -389,499 |
| United States | 182,689 | 316,794 | +134,105 |
| India | 148,691 | 197,753 | +49,062 |
| Germany | 39,564 | 24,332 | -15,232 |
| Italy | 21,828 | 22,165 | +337 |
| Poland | 21,036 | 14,913 | -6,123 |
| Canada | 1,822 | 26,955 | +25,133 |
| Switzerland | 24,817 | 0 | -24,817 |
| Turkey | 12,452 | 9,318 | -3,134 |
| Taiwan | 10,408 | 7,233 | -3,175 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 8 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 6 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 6 |
| West Midlands | 6 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 4 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 7 | 4 | -3 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 4 | 5 | +1 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 3 | 4 | +1 |
| West Midlands | 5 | 4 | -1 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 4 | 2 | -2 |
| Greater Manchester | 4 | 3 | -1 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 2 | 3 | +1 |
| Inner London - East | 4 | 2 | -2 |
| East Yorkshire and Northern Lincolnshire | 3 | 1 | -2 |
| Essex | 3 | 2 | -1 |
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) | 1,759,346 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 669,594 |
| Air transport | 660,196 |
| Other | 52,468 |
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) | 1,018,496 | 740,850 | -277,646 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 357,695 | 311,899 | -45,796 |
| Air transport | 263,826 | 396,370 | +132,544 |
| Other | 46,288 | 6,180 | -40,108 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Felixstowe | 846,261 |
| Southampton | 346,428 |
| Dover | 326,078 |
| London Gateway Port | 242,103 |
| Birmingham Airport | 211,719 |
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 | 519,162 | 327,099 | -192,063 |
| Southampton | 206,288 | 140,140 | -66,148 |
| Dover | 154,799 | 171,279 | +16,480 |
| London Gateway Port | 89,290 | 152,813 | +63,523 |
| Birmingham Airport | 71,630 | 140,089 | +68,459 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 73,567 | 126,654 | +53,087 |
| London | 119,085 | 55,484 | -63,601 |
| Eurotunnel | 94,520 | 73,669 | -20,851 |
| London Stansted Airport | 70,872 | 80,800 | +9,928 |
| Thamesport | 26,168 | 56,730 | +30,562 |
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
|
34 |
|
Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles
|
19 |
|
Manufacture of fabricated metal products, except machinery and equipment
|
5 |
|
Manufacture of other transport equipment
|
3 |
|
Office administrative, office support and other business support activities
|
3 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-05 | 10 |
| 2026-04 | 7 |
| 2026-03 | 18 |
| 2026-02 | 20 |
| 2026-01 | 12 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| IG DESIGN GROUP UK LIMITED | 75 |
| DRAPER TOOLS LIMITED | 55 |
| ASDA STORES LIMITED | 55 |
| CROMWELL GROUP (HOLDINGS) LIMITED | 41 |
| AXMINSTER TOOL CENTRE LTD | 41 |
| STAEDTLER (U.K.) LIMITED | 39 |
| TALLON INTERNATIONAL LIMITED | 35 |
| RS COMPONENTS LIMITED | 29 |
| ACCO UK LIMITED | 28 |
| TOOLSTATION LIMITED | 24 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 30 |
| 54m+ | 30 |
| 15m-54m | 13 |
| Other | 6 |
| 0-1m | 5 |
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 | 121,415 |
| Australia | 114,699 |
| United States | 114,221 |
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 39,607 |
| Ireland | 39,502 |
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 | 98,584 | 22,831 | -75,753 |
| Australia | 1,413 | 113,286 | +111,873 |
| United States | 37,691 | 76,530 | +38,839 |
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 0 | 39,607 | +39,607 |
| Ireland | 21,017 | 18,485 | -2,532 |
| South Africa | 23,160 | 14,494 | -8,666 |
| Canada | 5,917 | 30,205 | +24,288 |
| United Arab Emirates | 29,967 | 1,406 | -28,561 |
| France | 16,836 | 4,160 | -12,676 |
| Netherlands | 2,850 | 11,757 | +8,907 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| United States | 157 |
| China | 143 |
| Taiwan | 47 |
| India | 39 |
| Austria | 3 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | 157 | 0 | -157 |
| China | 120 | 23 | -97 |
| Taiwan | 47 | 0 | -47 |
| India | 0 | 39 | +39 |
| Austria | 3 | 0 | -3 |
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 | 315,248 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 208,425 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 151,907 |
| Other | 841 |
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 | 143,590 | 171,658 | +28,068 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 42,158 | 166,267 | +124,109 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 107,393 | 44,514 | -62,879 |
| Other | 779 | 62 | -717 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| London Gateway Port | 166,168 |
| ZLC | 161,346 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 105,821 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 51,997 |
| London Stansted Airport | 40,234 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| London Gateway Port | 35,866 | 130,302 | +94,436 |
| ZLC | 95,026 | 66,320 | -28,706 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 80,195 | 25,626 | -54,569 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 27,037 | 24,960 | -2,077 |
| London Stansted Airport | 2,984 | 37,250 | +34,266 |
| East Midlands Airport | 17,597 | 12,923 | -4,674 |
| Manchester Airport | 0 | 30,205 | +30,205 |
| Southampton | 0 | 27,925 | +27,925 |
| Holyhead | 15,612 | 7,240 | -8,372 |
| Liverpool Docks | 6,974 | 6,972 | -2 |
Quick facts
HS code: 90172010
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Tools used for drawing or sketching, such as rulers, compasses, and drawing sets