Import/export HS code 73209010: Flat spiral springs
Flat, spiral-shaped springs used in clocks, toys, and precision instruments
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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 | 2,325,186 |
| China | 1,142,015 |
| India | 355,190 |
| Netherlands | 325,913 |
| United States | 187,489 |
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 | 1,310,953 | 1,014,233 | -296,720 |
| China | 571,744 | 570,271 | -1,473 |
| India | 255,708 | 99,482 | -156,226 |
| Netherlands | 172,423 | 153,490 | -18,933 |
| United States | 127,248 | 60,241 | -67,007 |
| Taiwan | 84,163 | 1,237 | -82,926 |
| Italy | 38,080 | 11,780 | -26,300 |
| Turkey | 21,486 | 1,464 | -20,022 |
| France | 4,315 | 17,362 | +13,047 |
| Czechia | 14,070 | 0 | -14,070 |
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 | 2,259,580 |
| China | 1,144,697 |
| India | 355,190 |
| Netherlands | 315,030 |
| United States | 181,811 |
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 | 1,256,000 | 1,003,580 | -252,420 |
| China | 574,426 | 570,271 | -4,155 |
| India | 255,708 | 99,482 | -156,226 |
| Netherlands | 165,225 | 149,805 | -15,420 |
| United States | 125,721 | 56,090 | -69,631 |
| Taiwan | 84,163 | 1,237 | -82,926 |
| France | 32,759 | 37,514 | +4,755 |
| Italy | 38,080 | 11,777 | -26,303 |
| United Kingdom | 20,425 | 11,665 | -8,760 |
| Turkey | 21,486 | 1,464 | -20,022 |
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 | 8 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 7 |
| West Midlands | 7 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 5 |
| Gloucestershire and Wiltshire | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 5 | 6 | +1 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 5 | 5 | +0 |
| West Midlands | 7 | 4 | -3 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 5 | 2 | -3 |
| Gloucestershire and Wiltshire | 3 | 3 | +0 |
| Greater Manchester | 5 | 2 | -3 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 4 | 2 | -2 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 2 | 4 | +2 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Inner London - East | 4 | 1 | -3 |
Import volume by transport
What this shows: Import value by transport mode used to bring goods into the UK.
Top 5 values
| Transport | £ |
|---|---|
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 2,123,789 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,955,605 |
| Air transport | 527,969 |
| Other | 9,783 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 1,319,408 | 804,381 | -515,027 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 986,618 | 968,987 | -17,631 |
| Air transport | 333,667 | 194,302 | -139,365 |
| Other | 6,846 | 2,937 | -3,909 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Felixstowe | 1,335,351 |
| Dover | 1,270,278 |
| Thamesport | 520,312 |
| Immingham Docks | 330,625 |
| East Midlands Airport | 172,090 |
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 | 818,428 | 516,923 | -301,505 |
| Dover | 538,356 | 731,922 | +193,566 |
| Thamesport | 304,567 | 215,745 | -88,822 |
| Immingham Docks | 265,533 | 65,092 | -200,441 |
| East Midlands Airport | 115,640 | 56,450 | -59,190 |
| Killingholme | 159,939 | 0 | -159,939 |
| London Stansted Airport | 75,255 | 57,744 | -17,511 |
| London Gateway Port | 31,442 | 99,371 | +67,929 |
| Eurotunnel | 101,127 | 14,108 | -87,019 |
| Birmingham Airport | 41,175 | 44,216 | +3,041 |
Importer companies by SIC division
What this shows: Industry breakdown (SIC divisions) of importing companies.
Top 5 values
| SIC | Companies |
|---|---|
| Manufacture of fabricated metal products, except machinery and equipment | 15 |
| Manufacture of machinery and equipment n.e.c. | 12 |
| Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 11 |
| Other manufacturing | 9 |
| Manufacture of other transport equipment | 7 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 5 |
| 2025-11 | 12 |
| 2025-10 | 10 |
| 2025-09 | 9 |
| 2025-08 | 18 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| J.C. BAMFORD EXCAVATORS LIMITED | 97 |
| SICAME UK LIMITED | 46 |
| LKQ GROUP (UK) LIMITED | 45 |
| COLLINS NETS LIMITED | 43 |
| LEE SPRING LIMITED | 33 |
| HOZELOCK LIMITED | 32 |
| ADVANEX EUROPE LIMITED | 31 |
| LATCHWAYS PLC | 29 |
| S.D. PRODUCTS LIMITED | 29 |
| FIBRELITE COMPOSITES LIMITED | 28 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 54m+ | 48 |
| 1m-15m | 36 |
| 15m-54m | 8 |
| Other | 7 |
| 0-1m | 4 |
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 | 888,606 |
| Sweden | 506,362 |
| United Arab Emirates | 413,770 |
| Czechia | 371,732 |
| Italy | 349,820 |
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 | 251,122 | 637,484 | +386,362 |
| Sweden | 37,955 | 468,407 | +430,452 |
| United Arab Emirates | 184,170 | 229,600 | +45,430 |
| Czechia | 288,236 | 83,496 | -204,740 |
| Italy | 179,618 | 170,202 | -9,416 |
| Netherlands | 145,163 | 186,912 | +41,749 |
| Germany | 161,592 | 101,003 | -60,589 |
| Norway | 119,183 | 63,218 | -55,965 |
| Canada | 77,798 | 63,141 | -14,657 |
| Denmark | 63,127 | 76,026 | +12,899 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Switzerland | 18,421 |
| XI | 494 |
| Italy | 66 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Switzerland | 11,751 | 6,670 | -5,081 |
| XI | 427 | 67 | -360 |
| Italy | 66 | 0 | -66 |
Export volume by transport
What this shows: Export value by transport mode used to ship goods from the UK.
Top 5 values
| Transport | £ |
|---|---|
| Air transport | 2,968,233 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 958,810 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 832,356 |
| Other | 19,725 |
| Road transport | 14,050 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air transport | 1,434,561 | 1,533,672 | +99,111 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 573,904 | 384,906 | -188,998 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 186,560 | 645,796 | +459,236 |
| Other | 12,977 | 6,748 | -6,229 |
| Road transport | 14,050 | 0 | -14,050 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| East Midlands Airport | 2,182,563 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 636,159 |
| Southampton | 521,864 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 341,850 |
| Dover | 240,048 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| East Midlands Airport | 988,550 | 1,194,013 | +205,463 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 421,445 | 214,714 | -206,731 |
| Southampton | 1,992 | 519,872 | +517,880 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 130,279 | 211,571 | +81,292 |
| Dover | 97,531 | 142,517 | +44,986 |
| Aberdeen Airport | 162,202 | 2,053 | -160,149 |
| London Stansted Airport | 91,929 | 66,596 | -25,333 |
| Immingham Docks | 38,662 | 84,809 | +46,147 |
| ZLC | 61,805 | 33,264 | -28,541 |
| Middlesbrough | 90,059 | 0 | -90,059 |
Quick facts
HS code: 73209010
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Flat, spiral-shaped springs used in clocks, toys, and precision instruments