Import/export HS code 73209030: Disc springs
Disc-shaped springs, often used for heavy loads in industrial machinery
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- 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Germany | 9,979,479 |
| Hungary | 2,614,979 |
| United States | 797,796 |
| Netherlands | 248,752 |
| Indonesia | 123,630 |
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 | 5,333,238 | 4,646,241 | -686,997 |
| Hungary | 1,555,505 | 1,059,474 | -496,031 |
| United States | 420,016 | 377,780 | -42,236 |
| Netherlands | 231,808 | 16,944 | -214,864 |
| Indonesia | 64,891 | 58,739 | -6,152 |
| Belgium | 48,946 | 59,627 | +10,681 |
| France | 58,702 | 47,451 | -11,251 |
| India | 64,299 | 33,588 | -30,711 |
| Poland | 61,014 | 0 | -61,014 |
| Sweden | 11,366 | 37,946 | +26,580 |
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 | 9,936,529 |
| Hungary | 2,633,946 |
| United States | 813,014 |
| India | 170,972 |
| United Kingdom | 170,521 |
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 | 5,419,592 | 4,516,937 | -902,655 |
| Hungary | 1,548,957 | 1,084,989 | -463,968 |
| United States | 429,688 | 383,326 | -46,362 |
| India | 126,651 | 44,321 | -82,330 |
| United Kingdom | 16,256 | 154,265 | +138,009 |
| Austria | 160,030 | 9,301 | -150,729 |
| Indonesia | 68,325 | 58,739 | -9,586 |
| China | 40,060 | 26,192 | -13,868 |
| Switzerland | 51,130 | 1,471 | -49,659 |
| Sweden | 11,444 | 41,064 | +29,620 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 13 |
| West Midlands | 13 |
| Greater Manchester | 10 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 9 |
| Gloucestershire and Wiltshire | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 13 | 8 | -5 |
| West Midlands | 10 | 10 | +0 |
| Greater Manchester | 7 | 5 | -2 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 8 | 4 | -4 |
| Gloucestershire and Wiltshire | 7 | 7 | +0 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 6 | 5 | -1 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 6 | 4 | -2 |
| Inner London - West | 5 | 2 | -3 |
| North Eastern Scotland | 5 | 3 | -2 |
| Essex | 4 | 2 | -2 |
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) | 8,026,513 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 3,573,823 |
| Air transport | 2,737,733 |
| Other | 69,814 |
| Road transport | 32,339 |
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) | 4,670,915 | 3,355,598 | -1,315,317 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 2,010,902 | 1,562,921 | -447,981 |
| Air transport | 1,279,951 | 1,457,782 | +177,831 |
| Other | 11,350 | 58,464 | +47,114 |
| Road transport | 23,560 | 8,779 | -14,781 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover | 3,316,782 |
| Thamesport | 2,550,124 |
| Eurotunnel | 1,561,157 |
| Birmingham Airport | 1,206,638 |
| Immingham Docks | 999,064 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dover | 1,831,322 | 1,485,460 | -345,862 |
| Thamesport | 1,452,281 | 1,097,843 | -354,438 |
| Eurotunnel | 822,803 | 738,354 | -84,449 |
| Birmingham Airport | 601,424 | 605,214 | +3,790 |
| Immingham Docks | 569,578 | 429,486 | -140,092 |
| Harwich | 379,446 | 544,952 | +165,506 |
| East Midlands Airport | 418,544 | 452,511 | +33,967 |
| Killingholme | 556,528 | 123,212 | -433,316 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 502,928 | 113,930 | -388,998 |
| Felixstowe | 214,559 | 174,118 | -40,441 |
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 | 28 |
| Manufacture of machinery and equipment n.e.c. | 27 |
| Repair and installation of machinery and equipment | 21 |
| Manufacture of fabricated metal products, except machinery and equipment | 18 |
| Office administrative, office support and other business support activities | 10 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2025-11 | 19 |
| 2025-10 | 23 |
| 2025-09 | 27 |
| 2025-08 | 29 |
| 2025-07 | 28 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| SPIROL INDUSTRIES LIMITED | 78 |
| GOODRICH ACTUATION SYSTEMS LIMITED | 65 |
| IEC LIMITED | 49 |
| J.C. BAMFORD EXCAVATORS LIMITED | 47 |
| BOSCH REXROTH LIMITED | 46 |
| CATERPILLAR LOGISTICS (UK) LIMITED | 42 |
| TWIFLEX LIMITED | 40 |
| SCHAEFFLER (UK) LIMITED | 40 |
| SPRINGMASTERS LIMITED | 40 |
| XTRAC LIMITED | 34 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 54m+ | 82 |
| 1m-15m | 38 |
| 15m-54m | 11 |
| Other | 11 |
| 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Germany | 1,870,876 |
| Czechia | 1,849,928 |
| United States | 999,928 |
| Finland | 753,755 |
| China | 714,484 |
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 | 855,663 | 1,015,213 | +159,550 |
| Czechia | 823,963 | 1,025,965 | +202,002 |
| United States | 590,217 | 409,711 | -180,506 |
| Finland | 472,980 | 280,775 | -192,205 |
| China | 360,096 | 354,388 | -5,708 |
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 276,405 | 303,747 | +27,342 |
| France | 163,243 | 370,702 | +207,459 |
| Norway | 148,181 | 350,776 | +202,595 |
| Singapore | 227,624 | 263,808 | +36,184 |
| Switzerland | 230,564 | 201,350 | -29,214 |
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 | 2,407 |
| Germany | 1,687 |
| Sweden | 539 |
| Singapore | 53 |
| Ireland | 49 |
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 | 2,002 | 405 | -1,597 |
| Germany | 1,008 | 679 | -329 |
| Sweden | 214 | 325 | +111 |
| Singapore | 0 | 53 | +53 |
| Ireland | 0 | 49 | +49 |
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) | 5,534,293 |
| Air transport | 4,974,332 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,099,791 |
| Other | 4,735 |
| Road transport | 3,090 |
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) | 2,378,511 | 3,155,782 | +777,271 |
| Air transport | 2,509,782 | 2,464,550 | -45,232 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 715,620 | 384,171 | -331,449 |
| Other | 3,224 | 1,511 | -1,713 |
| Road transport | 3,090 | 0 | -3,090 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 4,910,509 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 1,911,514 |
| East Midlands Airport | 1,715,986 |
| London | 436,323 |
| London Stansted Airport | 352,499 |
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 | 2,055,277 | 2,855,232 | +799,955 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 947,832 | 963,682 | +15,850 |
| East Midlands Airport | 976,104 | 739,882 | -236,222 |
| London | 233,811 | 202,512 | -31,299 |
| London Stansted Airport | 166,796 | 185,703 | +18,907 |
| Manchester Airport | 166,961 | 170,447 | +3,486 |
| Birmingham Airport | 49,611 | 249,044 | +199,433 |
| London Gateway Port | 135,360 | 162,646 | +27,286 |
| Hull | 213,536 | 0 | -213,536 |
| ZLC | 59,117 | 119,814 | +60,697 |
Quick facts
HS code: 73209030
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Disc-shaped springs, often used for heavy loads in industrial machinery