Import/export HS code 73202085: Coil tension springs
Springs designed to handle tension, commonly used in machinery and tools
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- 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Japan | 2,249,026 |
| Germany | 2,133,830 |
| United States | 1,069,573 |
| France | 479,190 |
| China | 311,876 |
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 | 987,379 | 1,261,647 | +274,268 |
| Germany | 1,089,240 | 1,044,590 | -44,650 |
| United States | 467,933 | 601,640 | +133,707 |
| France | 284,665 | 194,525 | -90,140 |
| China | 164,443 | 147,433 | -17,010 |
| Australia | 82,607 | 61,909 | -20,698 |
| Taiwan | 66,529 | 73,516 | +6,987 |
| Switzerland | 114,027 | 24,085 | -89,942 |
| Italy | 71,469 | 57,152 | -14,317 |
| Netherlands | 78,370 | 48,629 | -29,741 |
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 | 2,268,585 |
| Germany | 2,127,567 |
| United States | 1,018,989 |
| France | 459,718 |
| China | 336,131 |
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 | 998,920 | 1,269,665 | +270,745 |
| Germany | 1,084,556 | 1,043,011 | -41,545 |
| United States | 446,694 | 572,295 | +125,601 |
| France | 278,644 | 181,074 | -97,570 |
| China | 186,965 | 149,166 | -37,799 |
| Denmark | 98,921 | 55,564 | -43,357 |
| Taiwan | 74,113 | 77,267 | +3,154 |
| Italy | 86,169 | 65,102 | -21,067 |
| Switzerland | 116,063 | 29,868 | -86,195 |
| Australia | 83,235 | 61,909 | -21,326 |
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 | 15 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 15 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 12 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 9 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 8 |
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 | 4 | -7 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 6 | 13 | +7 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 6 | 10 | +4 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 8 | 7 | -1 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 6 | 5 | -1 |
| Inner London - West | 4 | 7 | +3 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 7 | 5 | -2 |
| West Midlands | 5 | 6 | +1 |
| Gloucestershire and Wiltshire | 6 | 4 | -2 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 4 | 5 | +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) | 2,894,877 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 2,718,797 |
| Air transport | 1,670,520 |
| Other | 154,864 |
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) | 1,300,933 | 1,593,944 | +293,011 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 1,470,544 | 1,248,253 | -222,291 |
| Air transport | 852,311 | 818,209 | -34,102 |
| Other | 95,404 | 59,460 | -35,944 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Southampton | 1,775,131 |
| Dover | 1,507,895 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 971,093 |
| Felixstowe | 780,923 |
| 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 | 673,626 | 1,101,505 | +427,879 |
| Dover | 825,547 | 682,348 | -143,199 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 448,409 | 522,684 | +74,275 |
| Felixstowe | 448,944 | 331,979 | -116,965 |
| London Gateway Port | 276,517 | 140,318 | -136,199 |
| East Midlands Airport | 235,962 | 109,718 | -126,244 |
| Eurotunnel | 192,499 | 116,962 | -75,537 |
| Immingham Docks | 139,901 | 90,590 | -49,311 |
| London | 23,340 | 173,638 | +150,298 |
| Harwich | 85,548 | 84,942 | -606 |
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 | 42 |
| Manufacture of machinery and equipment n.e.c. | 25 |
| Wholesale and retail trade and repair of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 14 |
| Manufacture of motor vehicles, trailers and semi-trailers | 13 |
| Manufacture of fabricated metal products, except machinery and equipment | 12 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2025-11 | 34 |
| 2025-10 | 25 |
| 2025-09 | 32 |
| 2025-08 | 28 |
| 2025-07 | 31 |
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 | 105 |
| BORDER HOLDINGS (U.K.) LTD. | 101 |
| MAKITA MANUFACTURING EUROPE LIMITED | 87 |
| TECKENTRUP UK LIMITED | 45 |
| BROSE LIMITED | 44 |
| BPW LIMITED | 43 |
| FREUDENBERG SEALING TECHNOLOGIES LIMITED | 43 |
| KAB SEATING LIMITED | 42 |
| 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+ | 95 |
| 1m-15m | 57 |
| 15m-54m | 19 |
| Other | 17 |
| 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 | 2,134,390 |
| Brazil | 605,210 |
| United States | 603,043 |
| Germany | 464,737 |
| China | 270,115 |
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 | 1,191,429 | 942,961 | -248,468 |
| Brazil | 271,065 | 334,145 | +63,080 |
| United States | 237,124 | 365,919 | +128,795 |
| Germany | 296,268 | 168,469 | -127,799 |
| China | 95,997 | 174,118 | +78,121 |
| France | 94,024 | 161,175 | +67,151 |
| Japan | 43,288 | 192,940 | +149,652 |
| Switzerland | 127,002 | 102,592 | -24,410 |
| India | 136,263 | 69,682 | -66,581 |
| Mexico | 104,207 | 69,389 | -34,818 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| XU | 43,239 |
| XI | 9,683 |
| Australia | 5,725 |
| Switzerland | 2,396 |
| China | 1,880 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| XU | 5,060 | 38,179 | +33,119 |
| XI | 4,902 | 4,781 | -121 |
| Australia | 722 | 5,003 | +4,281 |
| Switzerland | 1,057 | 1,339 | +282 |
| China | 666 | 1,214 | +548 |
| India | 1,659 | 0 | -1,659 |
| Poland | 539 | 790 | +251 |
| Germany | 515 | 413 | -102 |
| Malaysia | 667 | 0 | -667 |
| Taiwan | 383 | 86 | -297 |
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) | 3,938,347 |
| Air transport | 2,812,371 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 500,574 |
| Other | 68,830 |
| Road transport | 25,267 |
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) | 2,002,734 | 1,935,613 | -67,121 |
| Air transport | 1,425,128 | 1,387,243 | -37,885 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 230,456 | 270,118 | +39,662 |
| Other | 16,639 | 52,191 | +35,552 |
| Road transport | 25,267 | 0 | -25,267 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 3,544,910 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 977,895 |
| East Midlands Airport | 875,034 |
| ZLC | 625,100 |
| London Gateway Port | 270,470 |
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 | 1,840,575 | 1,704,335 | -136,240 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 494,891 | 483,004 | -11,887 |
| East Midlands Airport | 444,182 | 430,852 | -13,330 |
| ZLC | 293,468 | 331,632 | +38,164 |
| London Gateway Port | 150,843 | 119,627 | -31,216 |
| London Stansted Airport | 117,176 | 77,146 | -40,030 |
| Dover | 78,134 | 108,167 | +30,033 |
| Manchester Airport | 80,945 | 58,794 | -22,151 |
| Liverpool Docks | 27,843 | 55,326 | +27,483 |
| Southampton | 20,182 | 55,393 | +35,211 |
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