Import/export HS code 73202085: Coil tension springs
Springs designed to handle tension, commonly used in machinery and tools
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.
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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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Japan | 2,245,386 |
| Germany | 2,068,679 |
| United States | 1,089,039 |
| France | 465,177 |
| China | 306,598 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Japan | 989,803 | 1,255,583 | +265,780 |
| Germany | 1,084,999 | 983,680 | -101,319 |
| United States | 526,030 | 563,009 | +36,979 |
| France | 284,874 | 180,303 | -104,571 |
| China | 166,973 | 139,625 | -27,348 |
| Switzerland | 121,818 | 34,703 | -87,115 |
| Taiwan | 78,256 | 77,340 | -916 |
| Australia | 82,607 | 62,832 | -19,775 |
| Italy | 62,902 | 63,595 | +693 |
| Belgium | 63,463 | 58,109 | -5,354 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Japan | 2,263,743 |
| Germany | 2,081,832 |
| United States | 1,041,402 |
| France | 441,121 |
| China | 336,118 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Japan | 1,006,357 | 1,257,386 | +251,029 |
| Germany | 1,089,455 | 992,377 | -97,078 |
| United States | 485,588 | 555,814 | +70,226 |
| France | 269,512 | 171,609 | -97,903 |
| China | 189,495 | 146,623 | -42,872 |
| Taiwan | 85,840 | 81,091 | -4,749 |
| Italy | 80,749 | 69,036 | -11,713 |
| Australia | 83,235 | 62,832 | -20,403 |
| Switzerland | 121,818 | 22,077 | -99,741 |
| Denmark | 84,631 | 55,243 | -29,388 |
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 | 14 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 14 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 14 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 10 |
| Inner London - West | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 11 | 3 | -8 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 7 | 10 | +3 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 5 | 13 | +8 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 7 | 8 | +1 |
| Inner London - West | 4 | 8 | +4 |
| West Midlands | 6 | 6 | +0 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 6 | 5 | -1 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 7 | 5 | -2 |
| Gloucestershire and Wiltshire | 6 | 6 | +0 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 5 | 4 | -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) | 2,901,881 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 2,705,429 |
| Air transport | 1,616,553 |
| Other | 153,707 |
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) | 1,319,009 | 1,582,872 | +263,863 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 1,515,714 | 1,189,715 | -325,999 |
| Air transport | 858,280 | 758,273 | -100,007 |
| Other | 95,009 | 58,698 | -36,311 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Southampton | 1,771,477 |
| Dover | 1,498,392 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 988,140 |
| Felixstowe | 798,453 |
| London Gateway Port | 416,835 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Southampton | 674,429 | 1,097,048 | +422,619 |
| Dover | 868,081 | 630,311 | -237,770 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 462,880 | 525,260 | +62,380 |
| Felixstowe | 469,617 | 328,836 | -140,781 |
| London Gateway Port | 281,638 | 135,197 | -146,441 |
| Eurotunnel | 172,019 | 120,385 | -51,634 |
| East Midlands Airport | 161,670 | 110,041 | -51,629 |
| Immingham Docks | 163,855 | 68,323 | -95,532 |
| London | 21,196 | 166,590 | +145,394 |
| Harwich | 79,576 | 85,275 | +5,699 |
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 | 43 |
| Manufacture of machinery and equipment n.e.c. | 26 |
| Repair and installation of machinery and equipment | 14 |
| Wholesale and retail trade and repair of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 14 |
| Manufacture of motor vehicles, trailers and semi-trailers | 13 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 30 |
| 2025-11 | 34 |
| 2025-10 | 25 |
| 2025-09 | 32 |
| 2025-08 | 28 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| HI-LEX ACT WALES LTD | 108 |
| HYDRAFORCE HYDRAULICS LIMITED | 106 |
| BORDER HOLDINGS (U.K.) LTD. | 102 |
| MAKITA MANUFACTURING EUROPE LIMITED | 88 |
| BROSE LIMITED | 45 |
| TECKENTRUP UK LIMITED | 45 |
| BPW LIMITED | 44 |
| FREUDENBERG SEALING TECHNOLOGIES LIMITED | 44 |
| KAB SEATING LIMITED | 43 |
| PHINIA DELPHI UK LTD | 39 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 54m+ | 98 |
| 1m-15m | 58 |
| 15m-54m | 20 |
| Other | 15 |
| 0-1m | 6 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Poland | 2,111,678 |
| United States | 621,070 |
| Brazil | 619,489 |
| Germany | 468,274 |
| China | 281,702 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poland | 1,107,961 | 1,003,717 | -104,244 |
| United States | 265,570 | 355,500 | +89,930 |
| Brazil | 292,959 | 326,530 | +33,571 |
| Germany | 294,144 | 174,130 | -120,014 |
| China | 106,240 | 175,462 | +69,222 |
| France | 93,201 | 184,351 | +91,150 |
| Japan | 44,376 | 191,852 | +147,476 |
| Switzerland | 125,629 | 98,110 | -27,519 |
| India | 135,469 | 68,025 | -67,444 |
| Czechia | 72,264 | 95,859 | +23,595 |
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 | 9,594 |
| Australia | 5,725 |
| Switzerland | 2,382 |
| China | 1,876 |
| India | 1,659 |
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 | 4,775 | 4,819 | +44 |
| Australia | 722 | 5,003 | +4,281 |
| Switzerland | 1,145 | 1,237 | +92 |
| China | 668 | 1,208 | +540 |
| India | 1,659 | 0 | -1,659 |
| Poland | 539 | 790 | +251 |
| Germany | 511 | 416 | -95 |
| Malaysia | 667 | 0 | -667 |
| Taiwan | 383 | 86 | -297 |
| United States | 23 | 211 | +188 |
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) | 3,908,556 |
| Air transport | 2,811,600 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 514,866 |
| Other | 68,681 |
| Road transport | 20,166 |
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) | 1,926,014 | 1,982,542 | +56,528 |
| Air transport | 1,422,263 | 1,389,337 | -32,926 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 258,485 | 256,381 | -2,104 |
| Other | 17,566 | 51,115 | +33,549 |
| Road transport | 20,166 | 0 | -20,166 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 3,522,108 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 980,163 |
| East Midlands Airport | 848,331 |
| ZLC | 644,052 |
| London Gateway Port | 270,764 |
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 | 1,773,456 | 1,748,652 | -24,804 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 481,270 | 498,893 | +17,623 |
| East Midlands Airport | 426,247 | 422,084 | -4,163 |
| ZLC | 312,488 | 331,564 | +19,076 |
| London Gateway Port | 149,451 | 121,313 | -28,138 |
| London Stansted Airport | 120,248 | 75,005 | -45,243 |
| Dover | 67,123 | 107,902 | +40,779 |
| Manchester Airport | 80,945 | 58,794 | -22,151 |
| Liverpool Docks | 43,177 | 54,937 | +11,760 |
| Southampton | 36,903 | 38,672 | +1,769 |
Quick facts
HS code: 73202085
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Springs designed to handle tension, commonly used in machinery and tools