Import/export HS code 732020: Helical springs
Coil-shaped springs used in machinery, vehicles, and household items
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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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Germany | 35,822,947 |
| Turkey | 18,096,082 |
| China | 15,423,473 |
| Netherlands | 11,032,607 |
| Belgium | 9,241,432 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Germany | 18,593,536 | 17,229,411 | -1,364,125 |
| Turkey | 8,854,419 | 9,241,663 | +387,244 |
| China | 5,360,651 | 10,062,822 | +4,702,171 |
| Netherlands | 5,897,288 | 5,135,319 | -761,969 |
| Belgium | 3,921,479 | 5,319,953 | +1,398,474 |
| Czechia | 4,654,520 | 4,509,019 | -145,501 |
| Japan | 4,324,889 | 4,669,481 | +344,592 |
| United States | 4,408,974 | 4,399,895 | -9,079 |
| Sweden | 3,887,551 | 4,898,389 | +1,010,838 |
| France | 5,243,007 | 3,527,954 | -1,715,053 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Germany | 40,022,949 |
| Turkey | 18,862,349 |
| China | 16,225,468 |
| Czechia | 10,190,360 |
| Spain | 9,361,668 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Germany | 21,939,513 | 18,083,436 | -3,856,077 |
| Turkey | 8,894,265 | 9,968,084 | +1,073,819 |
| China | 5,726,395 | 10,499,073 | +4,772,678 |
| Czechia | 4,937,841 | 5,252,519 | +314,678 |
| Spain | 4,483,481 | 4,878,187 | +394,706 |
| Japan | 4,488,265 | 4,792,740 | +304,475 |
| United States | 4,395,854 | 4,201,983 | -193,871 |
| Sweden | 3,571,862 | 4,546,438 | +974,576 |
| France | 3,734,536 | 2,859,141 | -875,395 |
| Poland | 3,088,078 | 3,342,751 | +254,673 |
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 | 81 |
| West Midlands | 62 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 58 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 57 |
| Inner London - West | 55 |
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 | 59 | 50 | -9 |
| West Midlands | 46 | 47 | +1 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 42 | 43 | +1 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 39 | 44 | +5 |
| Inner London - West | 41 | 39 | -2 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 36 | 36 | +0 |
| West Yorkshire | 34 | 38 | +4 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 33 | 28 | -5 |
| Greater Manchester | 31 | 31 | +0 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 31 | 24 | -7 |
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) | 64,520,183 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 61,017,357 |
| Air transport | 23,804,473 |
| Other | 8,913,823 |
| Rail transport | 560,102 |
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) | 27,863,653 | 36,656,530 | +8,792,877 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 33,788,288 | 27,229,069 | -6,559,219 |
| Air transport | 11,791,155 | 12,013,318 | +222,163 |
| Other | 5,808,630 | 3,105,193 | -2,703,437 |
| Rail transport | 294,515 | 265,587 | -28,928 |
| Road transport | 84,072 | 299,023 | +214,951 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Felixstowe | 26,917,476 |
| Immingham Docks | 20,600,946 |
| Dover | 19,435,949 |
| Southampton | 12,523,160 |
| Eurotunnel | 9,480,642 |
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 | 12,818,200 | 14,099,276 | +1,281,076 |
| Immingham Docks | 9,693,656 | 10,907,290 | +1,213,634 |
| Dover | 11,330,079 | 8,105,870 | -3,224,209 |
| Southampton | 4,859,713 | 7,663,447 | +2,803,734 |
| Eurotunnel | 4,401,147 | 5,079,495 | +678,348 |
| 000 | 5,808,630 | 3,105,193 | -2,703,437 |
| London Gateway Port | 4,304,925 | 4,386,943 | +82,018 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 4,664,885 | 2,768,255 | -1,896,630 |
| Birmingham Airport | 3,603,560 | 3,743,170 | +139,610 |
| Harwich | 3,309,582 | 2,398,262 | -911,320 |
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 | 197 |
| Manufacture of machinery and equipment n.e.c. | 134 |
| Wholesale and retail trade and repair of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 90 |
| Manufacture of fabricated metal products, except machinery and equipment | 75 |
| Other manufacturing | 74 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 206 |
| 2025-11 | 235 |
| 2025-10 | 230 |
| 2025-09 | 234 |
| 2025-08 | 212 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 54m+ | 505 |
| 1m-15m | 358 |
| 15m-54m | 100 |
| Other | 83 |
| 0-1m | 49 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| United States | 24,150,821 |
| Germany | 21,643,619 |
| Italy | 14,606,735 |
| China | 12,854,297 |
| India | 10,149,467 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | 13,226,953 | 10,923,868 | -2,303,085 |
| Germany | 11,729,161 | 9,914,458 | -1,814,703 |
| Italy | 7,351,359 | 7,255,376 | -95,983 |
| China | 7,044,801 | 5,809,496 | -1,235,305 |
| India | 4,884,067 | 5,265,400 | +381,333 |
| Ireland | 4,426,379 | 4,252,624 | -173,755 |
| Sweden | 3,750,685 | 4,187,391 | +436,706 |
| France | 2,856,421 | 2,573,268 | -283,153 |
| Poland | 2,706,566 | 2,287,379 | -419,187 |
| Netherlands | 2,156,775 | 1,985,086 | -171,689 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| XI | 245,680 |
| Netherlands | 110,856 |
| Czechia | 86,273 |
| Ireland | 40,609 |
| Germany | 23,264 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| XI | 123,070 | 122,610 | -460 |
| Netherlands | 75,524 | 35,332 | -40,192 |
| Czechia | 39,642 | 46,631 | +6,989 |
| Ireland | 12,402 | 28,207 | +15,805 |
| Germany | 12,790 | 10,474 | -2,316 |
| Australia | 3,252 | 16,523 | +13,271 |
| United States | 11,722 | 7,155 | -4,567 |
| China | 9,503 | 6,205 | -3,298 |
| Turkey | 2,402 | 11,486 | +9,084 |
| Nicaragua | 6,774 | 399 | -6,375 |
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) | 63,638,004 |
| Air transport | 61,338,856 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 21,190,052 |
| Other | 670,497 |
| Road transport | 159,956 |
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) | 30,966,689 | 32,671,315 | +1,704,626 |
| Air transport | 32,029,676 | 29,309,180 | -2,720,496 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 12,657,732 | 8,532,320 | -4,125,412 |
| Other | 338,975 | 331,522 | -7,453 |
| Road transport | 159,956 | 0 | -159,956 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 34,325,720 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 25,541,797 |
| Immingham Docks | 19,938,004 |
| East Midlands Airport | 16,353,781 |
| Manchester Airport | 9,889,741 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 18,142,216 | 16,183,504 | -1,958,712 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 12,799,145 | 12,742,652 | -56,493 |
| Immingham Docks | 9,507,035 | 10,430,969 | +923,934 |
| East Midlands Airport | 9,067,274 | 7,286,507 | -1,780,767 |
| Manchester Airport | 5,518,608 | 4,371,133 | -1,147,475 |
| Liverpool Docks | 4,301,532 | 3,939,219 | -362,313 |
| ZLC | 2,220,082 | 2,991,450 | +771,368 |
| Holyhead | 2,247,109 | 2,587,438 | +340,329 |
| London Gateway Port | 2,718,960 | 1,977,541 | -741,419 |
| Felixstowe | 2,441,879 | 1,269,068 | -1,172,811 |
Related HS codes
What this shows: Sibling or child HS codes in the same classification branch.
Quick facts
HS code: 732020
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Coil-shaped springs used in machinery, vehicles, and household items