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 | 7,063,277 |
| Germany | 2,453,943 |
| India | 901,109 |
| Netherlands | 474,665 |
| Belgium | 432,811 |
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 | 3,790,705 | 3,272,572 | -518,133 |
| Germany | 1,088,492 | 1,365,451 | +276,959 |
| India | 596,491 | 304,618 | -291,873 |
| Netherlands | 215,760 | 258,905 | +43,145 |
| Belgium | 198,384 | 234,427 | +36,043 |
| United States | 219,728 | 190,640 | -29,088 |
| France | 86,953 | 126,707 | +39,754 |
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 107,343 | 61,876 | -45,467 |
| Switzerland | 74,898 | 31,240 | -43,658 |
| Ireland | 45,823 | 52,933 | +7,110 |
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 | 8,208,613 |
| United States | 1,310,728 |
| Germany | 1,197,646 |
| India | 871,024 |
| Thailand | 262,799 |
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 | 4,362,347 | 3,846,266 | -516,081 |
| United States | 768,873 | 541,855 | -227,018 |
| Germany | 422,397 | 775,249 | +352,852 |
| India | 600,772 | 270,252 | -330,520 |
| Thailand | 87,173 | 175,626 | +88,453 |
| France | 86,923 | 125,806 | +38,883 |
| Slovakia | 35,338 | 104,532 | +69,194 |
| Viet Nam | 932 | 74,008 | +73,076 |
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 13,476 | 40,316 | +26,840 |
| Taiwan | 25,256 | 15,032 | -10,224 |
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 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 5 |
| Greater Manchester | 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 | 7 | 6 | -1 |
| Inner London - West | 3 | 6 | +3 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 6 | 6 | +0 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 5 | 3 | -2 |
| Greater Manchester | 5 | 3 | -2 |
| Kent | 3 | 4 | +1 |
| West Central Scotland | 2 | 4 | +2 |
| Gloucestershire and Wiltshire | 3 | 4 | +1 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 1 | 3 | +2 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 3 | 3 | +0 |
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) | 8,549,236 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 2,116,241 |
| Air transport | 1,764,330 |
| Other | 102,268 |
| 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) | 4,465,751 | 4,083,485 | -382,266 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 868,916 | 1,247,325 | +378,409 |
| Air transport | 1,090,575 | 673,755 | -416,820 |
| Other | 53,645 | 48,623 | -5,022 |
| 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 | 4,607,774 |
| London Gateway Port | 1,859,464 |
| Southampton | 1,706,068 |
| London | 617,825 |
| Dover | 543,610 |
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 | 2,828,535 | 1,779,239 | -1,049,296 |
| London Gateway Port | 493,493 | 1,365,971 | +872,478 |
| Southampton | 966,742 | 739,326 | -227,416 |
| London | 322,863 | 294,962 | -27,901 |
| Dover | 196,403 | 347,207 | +150,804 |
| East Midlands Airport | 257,164 | 259,573 | +2,409 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 323,304 | 129,445 | -193,859 |
| Hull | 0 | 410,222 | +410,222 |
| Leeds Bradford Airport | 225,571 | 152,025 | -73,546 |
| Immingham Docks | 241,730 | 78,575 | -163,155 |
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 | 39 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 21 |
| Manufacture of fabricated metal products, except machinery and equipment | 8 |
| Financial service activities, except insurance and pension funding | 5 |
| Activities of head offices; management consultancy activities | 4 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-04 | 20 |
| 2026-03 | 23 |
| 2026-02 | 28 |
| 2026-01 | 23 |
| 2025-12 | 18 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| TOOLBANK LIMITED | 71 |
| AXMINSTER TOOL CENTRE LTD | 69 |
| OX PRODUCTS GROUP UK LIMITED | 66 |
| LINEAR TOOLS LIMITED | 64 |
| NEILL TOOLS LIMITED | 60 |
| TOOLSTREAM LIMITED | 56 |
| SNAP-ON U.K. HOLDINGS LIMITED | 52 |
| FARO TECHNOLOGIES UK LIMITED | 51 |
| ROLSON TOOLS LIMITED | 49 |
| HELIX TRADING LIMITED | 48 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 54m+ | 35 |
| 1m-15m | 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 | 1,090,880 |
| Ireland | 558,355 |
| United Arab Emirates | 400,486 |
| Australia | 336,357 |
| South Africa | 218,261 |
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 | 621,244 | 469,636 | -151,608 |
| Ireland | 233,725 | 324,630 | +90,905 |
| United Arab Emirates | 306,350 | 94,136 | -212,214 |
| Australia | 237,070 | 99,287 | -137,783 |
| South Africa | 144,858 | 73,403 | -71,455 |
| United States | 65,693 | 73,364 | +7,671 |
| Kenya | 23,808 | 76,465 | +52,657 |
| Netherlands | 52,455 | 38,744 | -13,711 |
| Belgium | 38,139 | 40,855 | +2,716 |
| China | 23,786 | 38,691 | +14,905 |
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 | 10,466 |
| Ireland | 2,267 |
| Taiwan | 1,236 |
| India | 814 |
| Indonesia | 81 |
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 | 6,367 | 4,099 | -2,268 |
| Ireland | 1,904 | 363 | -1,541 |
| Taiwan | 968 | 268 | -700 |
| India | 550 | 264 | -286 |
| Indonesia | 64 | 17 | -47 |
| 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) | 1,373,943 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,194,339 |
| Air transport | 992,931 |
| Other | 16,154 |
| Road transport | 9,642 |
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) | 695,285 | 678,658 | -16,627 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 763,065 | 431,274 | -331,791 |
| Air transport | 507,593 | 485,338 | -22,255 |
| Other | 10,304 | 5,850 | -4,454 |
| Road transport | 9,642 | 0 | -9,642 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| London Gateway Port | 1,002,435 |
| East Midlands Airport | 759,928 |
| Dover | 562,506 |
| Holyhead | 432,114 |
| Southampton | 125,807 |
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 | 661,593 | 340,842 | -320,751 |
| East Midlands Airport | 422,854 | 337,074 | -85,780 |
| Dover | 318,497 | 244,009 | -74,488 |
| Holyhead | 208,965 | 223,149 | +14,184 |
| Southampton | 51,726 | 74,081 | +22,355 |
| Felixstowe | 93,609 | 6,538 | -87,071 |
| ZLC | 61,880 | 36,169 | -25,711 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 20,090 | 77,042 | +56,952 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 38,677 | 56,805 | +18,128 |
| London | 44,730 | 45,226 | +496 |
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