Import/export HS code 73209090: Various iron or steel springs
Miscellaneous springs made of iron or steel, not listed elsewhere
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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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Turkey | 13,193,740 |
| United States | 10,271,679 |
| Germany | 9,556,920 |
| China | 8,308,494 |
| Poland | 7,331,047 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Turkey | 7,061,419 | 6,132,321 | -929,098 |
| United States | 4,998,129 | 5,273,550 | +275,421 |
| Germany | 5,065,680 | 4,491,240 | -574,440 |
| China | 3,892,420 | 4,416,074 | +523,654 |
| Poland | 2,902,604 | 4,428,443 | +1,525,839 |
| Netherlands | 3,222,336 | 2,694,465 | -527,871 |
| France | 1,020,113 | 765,398 | -254,715 |
| Japan | 715,166 | 759,539 | +44,373 |
| Sweden | 549,786 | 651,178 | +101,392 |
| Hungary | 640,032 | 332,761 | -307,271 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Turkey | 14,715,313 |
| Germany | 12,245,372 |
| United States | 10,560,954 |
| China | 8,983,777 |
| Poland | 7,511,983 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Turkey | 7,051,046 | 7,664,267 | +613,221 |
| Germany | 7,672,070 | 4,573,302 | -3,098,768 |
| United States | 5,264,695 | 5,296,259 | +31,564 |
| China | 3,984,193 | 4,999,584 | +1,015,391 |
| Poland | 2,913,473 | 4,598,510 | +1,685,037 |
| Japan | 722,360 | 765,992 | +43,632 |
| France | 633,864 | 578,655 | -55,209 |
| Sweden | 542,611 | 630,797 | +88,186 |
| Netherlands | 623,917 | 451,930 | -171,987 |
| Italy | 618,715 | 452,472 | -166,243 |
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 | 64 |
| West Midlands | 60 |
| Inner London - West | 42 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 40 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 37 |
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 | 52 | 40 | -12 |
| West Midlands | 49 | 43 | -6 |
| Inner London - West | 32 | 29 | -3 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 26 | 32 | +6 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 24 | 25 | +1 |
| Greater Manchester | 24 | 26 | +2 |
| West Yorkshire | 29 | 22 | -7 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 20 | 21 | +1 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 24 | 23 | -1 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 19 | 23 | +4 |
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) | 25,415,169 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 22,666,736 |
| Air transport | 16,901,579 |
| Other | 666,064 |
| Road transport | 178,343 |
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) | 13,510,657 | 11,904,512 | -1,606,145 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 10,771,415 | 11,895,321 | +1,123,906 |
| Air transport | 8,077,914 | 8,823,665 | +745,751 |
| Other | 389,144 | 276,920 | -112,224 |
| Road transport | 60,925 | 117,418 | +56,493 |
| Rail transport | 0 | 7,812 | +7,812 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Felixstowe | 8,853,192 |
| London Gateway Port | 6,157,016 |
| East Midlands Airport | 5,563,044 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 5,167,420 |
| Southampton | 4,964,066 |
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 | 5,336,186 | 3,517,006 | -1,819,180 |
| London Gateway Port | 3,371,002 | 2,786,014 | -584,988 |
| East Midlands Airport | 2,791,549 | 2,771,495 | -20,054 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 2,499,923 | 2,667,497 | +167,574 |
| Southampton | 1,772,298 | 3,191,768 | +1,419,470 |
| Immingham Docks | 2,159,398 | 2,528,075 | +368,677 |
| Harwich | 1,175,562 | 3,431,002 | +2,255,440 |
| Hull | 2,341,581 | 2,055,925 | -285,656 |
| Dover | 2,625,123 | 1,052,339 | -1,572,784 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 742,237 | 1,747,453 | +1,005,216 |
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 | 163 |
| Manufacture of machinery and equipment n.e.c. | 97 |
| Manufacture of fabricated metal products, except machinery and equipment | 83 |
| Other manufacturing | 60 |
| Office administrative, office support and other business support activities | 43 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 149 |
| 2025-11 | 144 |
| 2025-10 | 158 |
| 2025-09 | 142 |
| 2025-08 | 140 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| GREENE TWEED & CO LIMITED | 119 |
| TRELLEBORG SEALING SOLUTIONS UK LIMITED | 110 |
| HALLIBURTON MANUFACTURING AND SERVICES LIMITED | 106 |
| LEE SPRING LIMITED | 105 |
| MULTIMATIC LTD. | 105 |
| YAMAZAKI MAZAK U.K. LIMITED | 102 |
| BRITISH AIRWAYS PLC | 101 |
| CATERPILLAR (NI) LIMITED | 101 |
| MAKITA MANUFACTURING EUROPE LIMITED | 101 |
| BARNES GROUP (U.K.) LIMITED | 91 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 54m+ | 411 |
| 1m-15m | 278 |
| 15m-54m | 78 |
| Other | 63 |
| 0-1m | 49 |
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 | 6,077,461 |
| Czechia | 5,446,123 |
| Poland | 3,963,684 |
| Mexico | 2,959,382 |
| India | 2,883,179 |
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 | 2,272,865 | 3,804,596 | +1,531,731 |
| Czechia | 2,674,337 | 2,771,786 | +97,449 |
| Poland | 1,940,597 | 2,023,087 | +82,490 |
| Mexico | 1,447,260 | 1,512,122 | +64,862 |
| India | 1,585,425 | 1,297,754 | -287,671 |
| Saudi Arabia | 1,977,629 | 801,786 | -1,175,843 |
| Germany | 1,281,761 | 1,239,047 | -42,714 |
| China | 1,210,551 | 1,027,235 | -183,316 |
| Romania | 938,064 | 866,757 | -71,307 |
| France | 886,133 | 813,353 | -72,780 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Germany | 20,544 |
| Ireland | 15,730 |
| XI | 5,429 |
| Taiwan | 3,244 |
| Italy | 1,717 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Germany | 11,934 | 8,610 | -3,324 |
| Ireland | 8,891 | 6,839 | -2,052 |
| XI | 3,703 | 1,726 | -1,977 |
| Taiwan | 978 | 2,266 | +1,288 |
| Italy | 863 | 854 | -9 |
| China | 689 | 338 | -351 |
| Nicaragua | 0 | 961 | +961 |
| Sweden | 335 | 106 | -229 |
| Poland | 128 | 171 | +43 |
| Georgia | 280 | 0 | -280 |
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) | 22,681,035 |
| Air transport | 20,538,688 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 8,055,158 |
| Road transport | 157,617 |
| Other | 64,598 |
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) | 11,306,144 | 11,374,891 | +68,747 |
| Air transport | 10,519,966 | 10,018,722 | -501,244 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 4,111,504 | 3,943,654 | -167,850 |
| Road transport | 157,617 | 0 | -157,617 |
| Other | 37,221 | 27,377 | -9,844 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 19,130,700 |
| East Midlands Airport | 7,373,023 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 5,708,473 |
| London Gateway Port | 3,647,404 |
| ZLC | 2,521,692 |
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 | 9,945,446 | 9,185,254 | -760,192 |
| East Midlands Airport | 3,928,770 | 3,444,253 | -484,517 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 3,083,870 | 2,624,603 | -459,267 |
| London Gateway Port | 2,690,123 | 957,281 | -1,732,842 |
| ZLC | 1,284,143 | 1,237,549 | -46,594 |
| Southampton | 591,296 | 1,777,952 | +1,186,656 |
| Warton Aerodrome | 1,351,831 | 541,735 | -810,096 |
| Immingham Docks | 555,905 | 954,920 | +399,015 |
| London Stansted Airport | 501,343 | 873,487 | +372,144 |
| Manchester Airport | 334,137 | 959,800 | +625,663 |
Quick facts
HS code: 73209090
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Miscellaneous springs made of iron or steel, not listed elsewhere