Import/export HS code 90172039: Marking tools
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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 | £ |
|---|---|
| China | 6,610,614 |
| Germany | 2,408,438 |
| India | 823,282 |
| Netherlands | 454,449 |
| United States | 392,997 |
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 | 3,913,589 | 2,697,025 | -1,216,564 |
| Germany | 1,092,328 | 1,316,110 | +223,782 |
| India | 550,053 | 273,229 | -276,824 |
| Netherlands | 235,675 | 218,774 | -16,901 |
| United States | 208,547 | 184,450 | -24,097 |
| Belgium | 174,211 | 217,475 | +43,264 |
| France | 110,370 | 104,119 | -6,251 |
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 138,633 | 3,766 | -134,867 |
| Viet Nam | 39,724 | 66,136 | +26,412 |
| Switzerland | 67,287 | 31,837 | -35,450 |
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 | 7,689,222 |
| United States | 1,243,415 |
| Germany | 1,202,347 |
| India | 793,197 |
| Thailand | 238,115 |
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 | 4,522,597 | 3,166,625 | -1,355,972 |
| United States | 754,020 | 489,395 | -264,625 |
| Germany | 430,676 | 771,671 | +340,995 |
| India | 519,968 | 273,229 | -246,739 |
| Thailand | 95,463 | 142,652 | +47,189 |
| France | 110,340 | 101,990 | -8,350 |
| Slovakia | 33,771 | 107,778 | +74,007 |
| Viet Nam | 41,574 | 68,839 | +27,265 |
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 30,375 | 23,417 | -6,958 |
| Taiwan | 18,831 | 8,850 | -9,981 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| West Midlands | 8 |
| Inner London - West | 7 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 7 |
| Greater Manchester | 5 |
| Kent | 5 |
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 | 8 | 6 | -2 |
| Inner London - West | 4 | 6 | +2 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 6 | 6 | +0 |
| Greater Manchester | 4 | 4 | +0 |
| Kent | 4 | 4 | +0 |
| West Central Scotland | 2 | 4 | +2 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 4 | 3 | -1 |
| Gloucestershire and Wiltshire | 3 | 4 | +1 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 1 | 3 | +2 |
| East Yorkshire and Northern Lincolnshire | 2 | 1 | -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) | 8,014,063 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 2,059,663 |
| Air transport | 1,688,885 |
| Other | 96,140 |
| Road transport | 17,887 |
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) | 4,612,428 | 3,401,635 | -1,210,793 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 848,427 | 1,211,236 | +362,809 |
| Air transport | 1,119,554 | 569,331 | -550,223 |
| Other | 49,938 | 46,202 | -3,736 |
| Road transport | 17,887 | 0 | -17,887 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Felixstowe | 4,026,389 |
| London Gateway Port | 1,999,493 |
| Southampton | 1,569,214 |
| London | 568,637 |
| Dover | 548,403 |
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 | 2,721,827 | 1,304,562 | -1,417,265 |
| London Gateway Port | 632,076 | 1,367,417 | +735,341 |
| Southampton | 1,054,715 | 514,499 | -540,216 |
| London | 300,117 | 268,520 | -31,597 |
| Dover | 198,318 | 350,085 | +151,767 |
| East Midlands Airport | 292,967 | 225,658 | -67,309 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 305,679 | 120,840 | -184,839 |
| Hull | 2,234 | 407,988 | +405,754 |
| Leeds Bradford Airport | 226,039 | 121,929 | -104,110 |
| Immingham Docks | 251,151 | 70,044 | -181,107 |
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
|
40 |
|
Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles
|
20 |
|
Manufacture of fabricated metal products, except machinery and equipment
|
8 |
|
Financial service activities, except insurance and pension funding
|
5 |
|
Architectural and engineering activities; technical testing and analysis
|
4 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-05 | 18 |
| 2026-04 | 20 |
| 2026-03 | 23 |
| 2026-02 | 28 |
| 2026-01 | 23 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| TOOLBANK LIMITED | 72 |
| AXMINSTER TOOL CENTRE LTD | 69 |
| OX PRODUCTS GROUP UK LIMITED | 67 |
| LINEAR TOOLS LIMITED | 64 |
| NEILL TOOLS LIMITED | 60 |
| TOOLSTREAM LIMITED | 56 |
| SNAP-ON U.K. HOLDINGS LIMITED | 53 |
| FARO TECHNOLOGIES UK LIMITED | 52 |
| ROLSON TOOLS LIMITED | 50 |
| HELIX TRADING 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 | 35 |
| 54m+ | 34 |
| 15m-54m | 13 |
| 0-1m | 9 |
| 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 | 1,033,408 |
| Ireland | 537,082 |
| United Arab Emirates | 402,041 |
| Australia | 336,831 |
| South Africa | 235,678 |
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 | 560,557 | 472,851 | -87,706 |
| Ireland | 233,684 | 303,398 | +69,714 |
| United Arab Emirates | 318,114 | 83,927 | -234,187 |
| Australia | 246,732 | 90,099 | -156,633 |
| South Africa | 161,512 | 74,166 | -87,346 |
| United States | 59,981 | 69,622 | +9,641 |
| Kenya | 88,273 | 12,000 | -76,273 |
| Netherlands | 69,798 | 18,986 | -50,812 |
| Belgium | 47,983 | 34,080 | -13,903 |
| Italy | 11,727 | 47,987 | +36,260 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| China | 10,725 |
| Ireland | 2,222 |
| Taiwan | 1,120 |
| India | 776 |
| Indonesia | 65 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| China | 6,326 | 4,399 | -1,927 |
| Ireland | 1,959 | 263 | -1,696 |
| Taiwan | 916 | 204 | -712 |
| India | 674 | 102 | -572 |
| Indonesia | 48 | 17 | -31 |
| XI | 0 | 52 | +52 |
| Viet Nam | 23 | 0 | -23 |
Export volume by transport
What this shows: Export value by transport mode used to ship goods from the UK.
Top 5 values
| Transport | £ |
|---|---|
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 1,323,079 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,214,146 |
| Air transport | 946,892 |
| Other | 16,198 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 666,401 | 656,678 | -9,723 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 851,050 | 363,096 | -487,954 |
| Air transport | 505,558 | 441,334 | -64,224 |
| Other | 10,837 | 5,361 | -5,476 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| London Gateway Port | 1,024,421 |
| East Midlands Airport | 730,094 |
| Dover | 539,409 |
| Holyhead | 413,983 |
| Southampton | 120,860 |
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 | 755,546 | 268,875 | -486,671 |
| East Midlands Airport | 435,164 | 294,930 | -140,234 |
| Dover | 261,046 | 278,363 | +17,317 |
| Holyhead | 196,506 | 217,477 | +20,971 |
| Southampton | 53,973 | 66,887 | +12,914 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 16,170 | 81,737 | +65,567 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 51,712 | 44,310 | -7,402 |
| Felixstowe | 91,576 | 3,096 | -88,480 |
| London | 53,619 | 40,294 | -13,325 |
| ZLC | 44,553 | 28,153 | -16,400 |
Quick facts
HS code: 90172039
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Tools used for marking measurements or outlines, like marking gauges or scribers