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 | 9,773,590 |
| Hungary | 2,451,248 |
| United States | 854,415 |
| Netherlands | 248,656 |
| Indonesia | 118,353 |
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 | 5,197,669 | 4,575,921 | -621,748 |
| Hungary | 1,465,567 | 985,681 | -479,886 |
| United States | 464,568 | 389,847 | -74,721 |
| Netherlands | 215,743 | 32,913 | -182,830 |
| Indonesia | 63,190 | 55,163 | -8,027 |
| Belgium | 48,946 | 59,627 | +10,681 |
| France | 81,733 | 22,092 | -59,641 |
| India | 64,299 | 36,895 | -27,404 |
| Poland | 61,014 | 0 | -61,014 |
| Sweden | 4,848 | 40,819 | +35,971 |
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 | 9,727,578 |
| Hungary | 2,470,215 |
| United States | 872,506 |
| United Kingdom | 173,203 |
| India | 172,688 |
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 | 5,283,972 | 4,443,606 | -840,366 |
| Hungary | 1,481,134 | 989,081 | -492,053 |
| United States | 474,240 | 398,266 | -75,974 |
| United Kingdom | 23,731 | 149,472 | +125,741 |
| India | 125,060 | 47,628 | -77,432 |
| Austria | 146,252 | 19,761 | -126,491 |
| Indonesia | 66,624 | 55,163 | -11,461 |
| China | 40,060 | 26,192 | -13,868 |
| Switzerland | 51,130 | 1,471 | -49,659 |
| Italy | 27,268 | 23,571 | -3,697 |
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 |
| Gloucestershire and Wiltshire | 9 |
| Greater Manchester | 9 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 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 | 12 | 9 | -3 |
| West Midlands | 10 | 10 | +0 |
| Gloucestershire and Wiltshire | 6 | 8 | +2 |
| Greater Manchester | 6 | 5 | -1 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 7 | 4 | -3 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 6 | 4 | -2 |
| Inner London - West | 6 | 1 | -5 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 5 | 5 | +0 |
| Essex | 5 | 2 | -3 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 7,625,255 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 3,574,848 |
| Air transport | 2,824,611 |
| Other | 67,460 |
| 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) | 4,507,493 | 3,117,762 | -1,389,731 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,939,434 | 1,635,414 | -304,020 |
| Air transport | 1,335,402 | 1,489,209 | +153,807 |
| Other | 9,012 | 58,448 | +49,436 |
| 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 | 3,226,161 |
| Thamesport | 2,595,824 |
| Eurotunnel | 1,469,706 |
| Birmingham Airport | 1,245,064 |
| Immingham Docks | 938,475 |
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 | 1,877,596 | 1,348,565 | -529,031 |
| Thamesport | 1,461,595 | 1,134,229 | -327,366 |
| Eurotunnel | 861,808 | 607,898 | -253,910 |
| Birmingham Airport | 638,219 | 606,845 | -31,374 |
| Immingham Docks | 457,281 | 481,194 | +23,913 |
| East Midlands Airport | 402,637 | 474,294 | +71,657 |
| Harwich | 309,873 | 551,763 | +241,890 |
| Killingholme | 486,969 | 123,212 | -363,757 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 458,592 | 110,686 | -347,906 |
| Felixstowe | 195,773 | 165,261 | -30,512 |
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 | 30 |
| Manufacture of machinery and equipment n.e.c. | 25 |
| Repair and installation of machinery and equipment | 20 |
| Manufacture of fabricated metal products, except machinery and equipment | 19 |
| 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 |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 24 |
| 2025-11 | 19 |
| 2025-10 | 23 |
| 2025-09 | 27 |
| 2025-08 | 29 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| SPIROL INDUSTRIES LIMITED | 79 |
| GOODRICH ACTUATION SYSTEMS LIMITED | 66 |
| IEC LIMITED | 50 |
| J.C. BAMFORD EXCAVATORS LIMITED | 48 |
| BOSCH REXROTH LIMITED | 47 |
| CATERPILLAR LOGISTICS (UK) LIMITED | 42 |
| TWIFLEX LIMITED | 41 |
| SCHAEFFLER (UK) LIMITED | 41 |
| SPRINGMASTERS LIMITED | 40 |
| XTRAC LIMITED | 35 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 54m+ | 81 |
| 1m-15m | 39 |
| 15m-54m | 11 |
| Other | 11 |
| 0-1m | 5 |
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 | 1,844,244 |
| Czechia | 1,814,914 |
| United States | 975,698 |
| China | 765,564 |
| Finland | 754,857 |
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 | 820,177 | 1,024,067 | +203,890 |
| Czechia | 802,236 | 1,012,678 | +210,442 |
| United States | 548,291 | 427,407 | -120,884 |
| China | 419,614 | 345,950 | -73,664 |
| Finland | 417,060 | 337,797 | -79,263 |
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 262,274 | 395,349 | +133,075 |
| Norway | 177,081 | 370,210 | +193,129 |
| France | 164,128 | 382,900 | +218,772 |
| Singapore | 281,108 | 238,657 | -42,451 |
| 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 | 2,119 | 288 | -1,831 |
| 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) | 5,583,392 |
| Air transport | 5,130,824 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 999,117 |
| 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) | 2,371,025 | 3,212,367 | +841,342 |
| Air transport | 2,530,819 | 2,600,005 | +69,186 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 620,989 | 378,128 | -242,861 |
| Other | 3,341 | 1,394 | -1,947 |
| 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 | 4,959,608 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 2,019,316 |
| East Midlands Airport | 1,690,339 |
| London | 377,263 |
| Manchester Airport | 375,269 |
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 | 2,043,226 | 2,916,382 | +873,156 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 982,593 | 1,036,723 | +54,130 |
| East Midlands Airport | 911,970 | 778,369 | -133,601 |
| London | 174,751 | 202,512 | +27,761 |
| Manchester Airport | 163,729 | 211,540 | +47,811 |
| London Stansted Airport | 147,604 | 186,891 | +39,287 |
| Birmingham Airport | 103,095 | 222,845 | +119,750 |
| London Gateway Port | 127,995 | 161,831 | +33,836 |
| Hull | 213,536 | 0 | -213,536 |
| ZLC | 77,391 | 128,735 | +51,344 |
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