Import/export HS code 820310: Files and rasps
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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 | 3,871,562 |
| Netherlands | 2,804,612 |
| Germany | 1,338,416 |
| United States | 805,573 |
| Switzerland | 622,272 |
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 | 2,121,676 | 1,749,886 | -371,790 |
| Netherlands | 1,297,853 | 1,506,759 | +208,906 |
| Germany | 641,932 | 696,484 | +54,552 |
| United States | 608,275 | 197,298 | -410,977 |
| Switzerland | 322,436 | 299,836 | -22,600 |
| Ireland | 301,365 | 283,860 | -17,505 |
| France | 221,390 | 154,853 | -66,537 |
| Italy | 146,632 | 148,903 | +2,271 |
| Belgium | 137,477 | 113,818 | -23,659 |
| Turkey | 57,942 | 99,328 | +41,386 |
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 | 4,461,363 |
| Colombia | 1,555,528 |
| Germany | 1,118,671 |
| United States | 1,089,181 |
| Switzerland | 803,372 |
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 | 2,435,165 | 2,026,198 | -408,967 |
| Colombia | 805,381 | 750,147 | -55,234 |
| Germany | 549,993 | 568,678 | +18,685 |
| United States | 441,434 | 647,747 | +206,313 |
| Switzerland | 406,383 | 396,989 | -9,394 |
| Portugal | 454,089 | 197,397 | -256,692 |
| Italy | 205,154 | 181,469 | -23,685 |
| Taiwan | 84,471 | 101,277 | +16,806 |
| France | 88,232 | 92,650 | +4,418 |
| Turkey | 57,942 | 99,328 | +41,386 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| West Midlands | 15 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 12 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 11 |
| West Yorkshire | 11 |
| Inner London - West | 10 |
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 | 9 | 10 | +1 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 9 | 11 | +2 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 9 | 5 | -4 |
| West Yorkshire | 8 | 8 | +0 |
| Inner London - West | 8 | 3 | -5 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 6 | 6 | +0 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 6 | 3 | -3 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 6 | 6 | +0 |
| Inner London - East | 5 | 4 | -1 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 7 | 2 | -5 |
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) | 5,118,994 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 4,356,412 |
| Air transport | 1,865,595 |
| Other | 612,223 |
| Road transport | 903 |
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) | 2,751,026 | 2,367,968 | -383,058 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 2,094,689 | 2,261,723 | +167,034 |
| Air transport | 1,056,971 | 808,624 | -248,347 |
| Other | 336,546 | 275,677 | -60,869 |
| Road transport | 0 | 903 | +903 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Felixstowe | 2,761,742 |
| London | 1,256,115 |
| Dover | 1,233,605 |
| Southampton | 1,196,549 |
| Immingham Docks | 1,086,460 |
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 | 1,518,672 | 1,243,070 | -275,602 |
| London | 582,918 | 673,197 | +90,279 |
| Dover | 590,778 | 642,827 | +52,049 |
| Southampton | 849,233 | 347,316 | -501,917 |
| Immingham Docks | 572,510 | 513,950 | -58,560 |
| Eurotunnel | 314,633 | 341,535 | +26,902 |
| 000 | 336,546 | 275,677 | -60,869 |
| London Gateway Port | 129,741 | 453,975 | +324,234 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 301,911 | 219,398 | -82,513 |
| East Midlands Airport | 221,768 | 187,033 | -34,735 |
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 | 106 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 45 |
| Other manufacturing | 10 |
| Activities of head offices; management consultancy activities | 7 |
| Manufacture of fabricated metal products, except machinery and equipment | 7 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 28 |
| 2025-11 | 37 |
| 2025-10 | 48 |
| 2025-09 | 34 |
| 2025-08 | 37 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| ELECTRO GROUP LIMITED | 109 |
| DRAPER TOOLS LIMITED | 106 |
| SNAP-ON U.K. HOLDINGS LIMITED | 95 |
| CROMWELL GROUP (HOLDINGS) LIMITED | 88 |
| Q.E.P. CO. U.K. LIMITED | 80 |
| ROLSON TOOLS LIMITED | 80 |
| TOOLBANK LIMITED | 78 |
| CANNON TOOLS LIMITED | 74 |
| AXMINSTER TOOL CENTRE LTD | 68 |
| JACK SEALEY LIMITED | 63 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 95 |
| 54m+ | 44 |
| 0-1m | 27 |
| 15m-54m | 23 |
| Other | 18 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Belgium | 1,039,216 |
| United States | 963,160 |
| South Korea | 549,598 |
| China | 508,564 |
| Australia | 451,099 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Belgium | 486,957 | 552,259 | +65,302 |
| United States | 487,972 | 475,188 | -12,784 |
| South Korea | 549,598 | 0 | -549,598 |
| China | 235,008 | 273,556 | +38,548 |
| Australia | 417,025 | 34,074 | -382,951 |
| Ireland | 191,511 | 113,586 | -77,925 |
| United Arab Emirates | 258,876 | 36,790 | -222,086 |
| Poland | 112,112 | 78,619 | -33,493 |
| France | 83,517 | 72,836 | -10,681 |
| Netherlands | 48,949 | 101,234 | +52,285 |
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 | 49,058 |
| Ireland | 18,951 |
| XI | 17,567 |
| United States | 9,963 |
| Taiwan | 4,640 |
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 | 13,162 | 35,896 | +22,734 |
| Ireland | 8,625 | 10,326 | +1,701 |
| XI | 17,537 | 30 | -17,507 |
| United States | 5,521 | 4,442 | -1,079 |
| Taiwan | 3,122 | 1,518 | -1,604 |
| Portugal | 1,540 | 1,555 | +15 |
| India | 303 | 319 | +16 |
| Poland | 0 | 195 | +195 |
| Switzerland | 51 | 65 | +14 |
| Brazil | 0 | 51 | +51 |
Export volume by transport
What this shows: Export value by transport mode used to ship goods from the UK.
Top 5 values
| Transport | £ |
|---|---|
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 2,527,668 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 1,861,897 |
| Air transport | 1,439,588 |
| Other | 108,035 |
| Road transport | 3,333 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,910,677 | 616,991 | -1,293,686 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 804,125 | 1,057,772 | +253,647 |
| Air transport | 986,284 | 453,304 | -532,980 |
| Other | 52,274 | 55,761 | +3,487 |
| Road transport | 3,333 | 0 | -3,333 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| London Gateway Port | 1,442,723 |
| Immingham Docks | 1,419,085 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 631,538 |
| East Midlands Airport | 451,288 |
| Southampton | 434,959 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| London Gateway Port | 1,247,107 | 195,616 | -1,051,491 |
| Immingham Docks | 698,854 | 720,231 | +21,377 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 422,649 | 208,889 | -213,760 |
| East Midlands Airport | 291,953 | 159,335 | -132,618 |
| Southampton | 177,287 | 257,672 | +80,385 |
| Liverpool Docks | 253,893 | 100,957 | -152,936 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 104,171 | 169,256 | +65,085 |
| ZLC | 205,254 | 51,188 | -154,066 |
| Dover | 58,118 | 54,457 | -3,661 |
| 000 | 52,274 | 55,761 | +3,487 |
Quick facts
HS code: 820310
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Tools like files and rasps used for shaping or smoothing materials