Import/export HS code 820140: Axes and cutting tools
Tools like axes and billhooks used for chopping wood or clearing bushes
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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 | £ |
|---|---|
| China | 3,147,533 |
| Sweden | 941,808 |
| Germany | 368,280 |
| Netherlands | 314,508 |
| Poland | 223,268 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| China | 1,633,273 | 1,514,260 | -119,013 |
| Sweden | 588,523 | 353,285 | -235,238 |
| Germany | 193,597 | 174,683 | -18,914 |
| Netherlands | 223,291 | 91,217 | -132,074 |
| Poland | 100,793 | 122,475 | +21,682 |
| India | 127,812 | 75,257 | -52,555 |
| United States | 73,363 | 53,721 | -19,642 |
| France | 33,946 | 57,782 | +23,836 |
| Denmark | 52,487 | 36,401 | -16,086 |
| Spain | 65,798 | 1,158 | -64,640 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| China | 3,247,173 |
| Sweden | 1,116,035 |
| Germany | 281,823 |
| Finland | 210,964 |
| United States | 209,384 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| China | 1,686,775 | 1,560,398 | -126,377 |
| Sweden | 686,619 | 429,416 | -257,203 |
| Germany | 151,120 | 130,703 | -20,417 |
| Finland | 77,380 | 133,584 | +56,204 |
| United States | 112,352 | 97,032 | -15,320 |
| India | 127,812 | 75,257 | -52,555 |
| Italy | 56,920 | 46,696 | -10,224 |
| Netherlands | 100,348 | 0 | -100,348 |
| Taiwan | 59,986 | 23,490 | -36,496 |
| Spain | 53,664 | 0 | -53,664 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| West Midlands | 10 |
| West Yorkshire | 7 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 6 |
| Essex | 6 |
| Greater Manchester | 6 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Midlands | 8 | 7 | -1 |
| West Yorkshire | 5 | 6 | +1 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 5 | 5 | +0 |
| Essex | 4 | 5 | +1 |
| Greater Manchester | 4 | 4 | +0 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 4 | 2 | -2 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 3 | 3 | +0 |
| Kent | 2 | 4 | +2 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 4 | 4 | +0 |
| Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear | 3 | 3 | +0 |
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) | 3,353,709 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 1,892,244 |
| Air transport | 392,154 |
| Other | 198,559 |
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) | 1,772,711 | 1,580,998 | -191,713 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 1,068,687 | 823,557 | -245,130 |
| Air transport | 231,595 | 160,559 | -71,036 |
| Other | 180,381 | 18,178 | -162,203 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Felixstowe | 2,075,944 |
| Immingham Docks | 990,336 |
| London Gateway Port | 689,253 |
| Southampton | 591,926 |
| Dover | 513,071 |
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 | 1,231,253 | 844,691 | -386,562 |
| Immingham Docks | 603,802 | 386,534 | -217,268 |
| London Gateway Port | 143,533 | 545,720 | +402,187 |
| Southampton | 384,319 | 207,607 | -176,712 |
| Dover | 282,646 | 230,425 | -52,221 |
| 000 | 180,381 | 18,178 | -162,203 |
| East Midlands Airport | 82,278 | 21,149 | -61,129 |
| Eurotunnel | 51,389 | 47,837 | -3,552 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 25,314 | 64,810 | +39,496 |
| London | 34,010 | 40,936 | +6,926 |
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 | 50 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 32 |
| Manufacture of fabricated metal products, except machinery and equipment | 4 |
| Other manufacturing | 3 |
| Other personal service activities | 3 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2025-11 | 18 |
| 2025-10 | 24 |
| 2025-09 | 17 |
| 2025-08 | 21 |
| 2025-07 | 22 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| OLYMPIA TOOLS (UK) LIMITED | 101 |
| TOOLBANK LIMITED | 77 |
| ROLSON TOOLS LIMITED | 73 |
| PJS (UK) LTD | 68 |
| NEILL TOOLS LIMITED | 67 |
| K.D.P. TOOLS LIMITED | 60 |
| CANNON TOOLS LIMITED | 53 |
| DRAPER TOOLS LIMITED | 51 |
| ROLLINS & SONS (LONDON) LIMITED | 50 |
| KINGFISHER PLC | 49 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 32 |
| 54m+ | 27 |
| 0-1m | 19 |
| 15m-54m | 12 |
| Other | 8 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Netherlands | 135,178 |
| France | 92,242 |
| Italy | 63,429 |
| United Arab Emirates | 52,667 |
| United States | 41,233 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Netherlands | 58,081 | 77,097 | +19,016 |
| France | 24,590 | 67,652 | +43,062 |
| Italy | 45,424 | 18,005 | -27,419 |
| United Arab Emirates | 46,330 | 6,337 | -39,993 |
| United States | 16,740 | 24,493 | +7,753 |
| Ireland | 24,387 | 13,409 | -10,978 |
| Germany | 25,800 | 10,204 | -15,596 |
| Canada | 16,694 | 5,698 | -10,996 |
| Spain | 3,812 | 14,321 | +10,509 |
| Finland | 0 | 17,852 | +17,852 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| China | 11,148 |
| India | 1,074 |
| Finland | 786 |
| XI | 737 |
| Ireland | 619 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| China | 6,730 | 4,418 | -2,312 |
| India | 582 | 492 | -90 |
| Finland | 405 | 381 | -24 |
| XI | 264 | 473 | +209 |
| Ireland | 553 | 66 | -487 |
| XU | 321 | 236 | -85 |
| Poland | 93 | 42 | -51 |
| Portugal | 43 | 28 | -15 |
| France | 17 | 0 | -17 |
| Indonesia | 12 | 0 | -12 |
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) | 359,327 |
| Air transport | 160,066 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 63,486 |
| Other | 15,162 |
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) | 164,865 | 194,462 | +29,597 |
| Air transport | 105,491 | 54,575 | -50,916 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 33,234 | 30,252 | -2,982 |
| Other | 9,020 | 6,142 | -2,878 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 246,789 |
| East Midlands Airport | 75,624 |
| Dover | 37,550 |
| Manchester Airport | 34,502 |
| Immingham Docks | 30,156 |
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 | 107,137 | 139,652 | +32,515 |
| East Midlands Airport | 40,288 | 35,336 | -4,952 |
| Dover | 29,645 | 7,905 | -21,740 |
| Manchester Airport | 33,610 | 892 | -32,718 |
| Immingham Docks | 8,237 | 21,919 | +13,682 |
| Felixstowe | 7,099 | 19,990 | +12,891 |
| ZLC | 13,063 | 13,794 | +731 |
| Liverpool Docks | 17,411 | 1,038 | -16,373 |
| London Gateway Port | 8,955 | 7,297 | -1,658 |
| Holyhead | 9,627 | 6,229 | -3,398 |
Quick facts
HS code: 820140
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Tools like axes and billhooks used for chopping wood or clearing bushes