Import/export HS code 820231: Steel saw blades
Saw blades with a working part made of steel, durable for heavy-duty cutting
Why this is important if you are looking for potential customers in the UK:
- It helps you understand the market size for your product in the UK.
- It provides you with a list of potential leads who have bought similar products.
* 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 | 18,189,007 |
| Thailand | 1,930,143 |
| Germany | 1,511,986 |
| Belgium | 1,200,771 |
| Netherlands | 1,194,792 |
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 | 8,764,719 | 9,424,288 | +659,569 |
| Thailand | 1,164,499 | 765,644 | -398,855 |
| Germany | 798,352 | 713,634 | -84,718 |
| Belgium | 665,397 | 535,374 | -130,023 |
| Netherlands | 599,964 | 594,828 | -5,136 |
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 839,799 | 114,297 | -725,502 |
| Japan | 913,748 | 26,404 | -887,344 |
| Austria | 525,984 | 384,206 | -141,778 |
| Italy | 318,918 | 159,691 | -159,227 |
| Czechia | 101,065 | 99,699 | -1,366 |
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 | 21,145,760 |
| Thailand | 1,823,479 |
| Japan | 1,798,347 |
| Italy | 942,722 |
| Germany | 816,872 |
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 | 10,614,353 | 10,531,407 | -82,946 |
| Thailand | 1,060,664 | 762,815 | -297,849 |
| Japan | 1,403,289 | 395,058 | -1,008,231 |
| Italy | 733,110 | 209,612 | -523,498 |
| Germany | 422,388 | 394,484 | -27,904 |
| Netherlands | 305,485 | 260,429 | -45,056 |
| United States | 308,118 | 134,351 | -173,767 |
| Czechia | 92,061 | 99,699 | +7,638 |
| Viet Nam | 65,691 | 87,354 | +21,663 |
| Switzerland | 51,205 | 52,562 | +1,357 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| West Midlands | 17 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 9 |
| West Yorkshire | 9 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 7 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 7 |
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 | 10 | 14 | +4 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 6 | 7 | +1 |
| West Yorkshire | 7 | 5 | -2 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 6 | 6 | +0 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 6 | 5 | -1 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 6 | 3 | -3 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 5 | 4 | -1 |
| Kent | 4 | 6 | +2 |
| Lancashire | 5 | 4 | -1 |
| South Yorkshire | 5 | 5 | +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) | 22,278,665 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 3,239,863 |
| Air transport | 2,958,103 |
| Other | 139,487 |
| Road transport | 25,761 |
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) | 11,952,271 | 10,326,394 | -1,625,877 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 1,876,833 | 1,363,030 | -513,803 |
| Air transport | 1,444,767 | 1,513,336 | +68,569 |
| Other | 110,441 | 29,046 | -81,395 |
| Road transport | 0 | 25,761 | +25,761 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Southampton | 10,144,677 |
| Felixstowe | 8,859,353 |
| London Gateway Port | 2,391,867 |
| London | 1,150,602 |
| Manchester Airport | 1,104,162 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Southampton | 5,709,492 | 4,435,185 | -1,274,307 |
| Felixstowe | 5,379,881 | 3,479,472 | -1,900,409 |
| London Gateway Port | 296,587 | 2,095,280 | +1,798,693 |
| London | 631,314 | 519,288 | -112,026 |
| Manchester Airport | 662,613 | 441,549 | -221,064 |
| Dover | 442,097 | 365,011 | -77,086 |
| Birmingham Airport | 277,152 | 422,639 | +145,487 |
| Immingham Docks | 375,409 | 282,119 | -93,290 |
| Thamesport | 453,651 | 162,377 | -291,274 |
| Leeds Bradford Airport | 218,294 | 235,449 | +17,155 |
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 | 72 |
| Manufacture of fabricated metal products, except machinery and equipment | 22 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 14 |
| Manufacture of machinery and equipment n.e.c. | 10 |
| Office administrative, office support and other business support activities | 9 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2025-11 | 39 |
| 2025-10 | 37 |
| 2025-09 | 28 |
| 2025-08 | 26 |
| 2025-07 | 36 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| MAKITA MANUFACTURING EUROPE LIMITED | 116 |
| TREND TOOL TECHNOLOGY LTD | 85 |
| TOOLBANK LIMITED | 76 |
| TOOLPAK LIMITED | 70 |
| OX PRODUCTS GROUP UK LIMITED | 64 |
| TYROLIT LIMITED | 63 |
| MAKITA (UK) LIMITED | 60 |
| KINGFISHER PLC | 57 |
| K.D.P. TOOLS LIMITED | 55 |
| KR SAWS LIMITED | 47 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 71 |
| 54m+ | 49 |
| 0-1m | 19 |
| 15m-54m | 15 |
| Other | 13 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Ireland | 1,597,251 |
| Turkey | 410,283 |
| Poland | 358,616 |
| Brazil | 323,403 |
| Netherlands | 247,353 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ireland | 937,361 | 659,890 | -277,471 |
| Turkey | 269,942 | 140,341 | -129,601 |
| Poland | 189,948 | 168,668 | -21,280 |
| Brazil | 149,919 | 173,484 | +23,565 |
| Netherlands | 103,374 | 143,979 | +40,605 |
| United States | 86,641 | 98,040 | +11,399 |
| Germany | 92,700 | 72,189 | -20,511 |
| France | 87,833 | 57,364 | -30,469 |
| Sweden | 79,364 | 65,352 | -14,012 |
| Iceland | 39,756 | 87,341 | +47,585 |
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 | 153,188 |
| China | 109,376 |
| Sweden | 13,385 |
| Nicaragua | 7,008 |
| United States | 2,969 |
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 | 79,422 | 73,766 | -5,656 |
| China | 62,013 | 47,363 | -14,650 |
| Sweden | 5,792 | 7,593 | +1,801 |
| Nicaragua | 7,008 | 0 | -7,008 |
| United States | 1,811 | 1,158 | -653 |
| Italy | 167 | 1,863 | +1,696 |
| Japan | 382 | 918 | +536 |
| France | 802 | 454 | -348 |
| Ireland | 0 | 575 | +575 |
| XU | 220 | 205 | -15 |
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) | 2,547,349 |
| Air transport | 984,761 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 660,878 |
| Other | 291,885 |
| Road transport | 11,097 |
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) | 1,429,307 | 1,118,042 | -311,265 |
| Air transport | 513,572 | 471,189 | -42,383 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 363,376 | 297,502 | -65,874 |
| Other | 157,736 | 134,149 | -23,587 |
| Road transport | 11,097 | 0 | -11,097 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Holyhead | 1,031,081 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 653,428 |
| Dover | 356,546 |
| London Gateway Port | 346,403 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 345,761 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Holyhead | 637,923 | 393,158 | -244,765 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 317,365 | 336,063 | +18,698 |
| Dover | 252,469 | 104,077 | -148,392 |
| London Gateway Port | 214,977 | 131,426 | -83,551 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 212,591 | 133,170 | -79,421 |
| East Midlands Airport | 163,203 | 166,648 | +3,445 |
| Immingham Docks | 177,490 | 138,904 | -38,586 |
| 000 | 157,736 | 134,149 | -23,587 |
| Liverpool Docks | 78,248 | 97,320 | +19,072 |
| ZLC | 72,757 | 66,898 | -5,859 |
Quick facts
HS code: 820231
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Saw blades with a working part made of steel, durable for heavy-duty cutting