Import/export HS code 820320: Pliers and tweezers
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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.
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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 | 36,691,117 |
| Germany | 25,281,472 |
| United States | 21,920,044 |
| France | 12,084,310 |
| Netherlands | 6,986,892 |
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 | 18,069,923 | 18,621,194 | +551,271 |
| Germany | 12,869,701 | 12,411,771 | -457,930 |
| United States | 12,714,936 | 9,205,108 | -3,509,828 |
| France | 5,591,442 | 6,492,868 | +901,426 |
| Netherlands | 3,446,825 | 3,540,067 | +93,242 |
| Taiwan | 3,013,590 | 2,767,370 | -246,220 |
| Switzerland | 1,173,814 | 1,123,609 | -50,205 |
| Japan | 833,312 | 1,024,179 | +190,867 |
| Belgium | 1,096,328 | 615,557 | -480,771 |
| Italy | 804,361 | 633,003 | -171,358 |
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 | 44,564,325 |
| Germany | 25,466,975 |
| United States | 18,146,874 |
| Taiwan | 7,298,396 |
| Switzerland | 6,887,018 |
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 | 21,932,756 | 22,631,569 | +698,813 |
| Germany | 13,394,098 | 12,072,877 | -1,321,221 |
| United States | 10,811,499 | 7,335,375 | -3,476,124 |
| Taiwan | 3,853,849 | 3,444,547 | -409,302 |
| Switzerland | 2,991,229 | 3,895,789 | +904,560 |
| India | 2,246,435 | 2,085,694 | -160,741 |
| Sweden | 2,169,418 | 1,859,898 | -309,520 |
| France | 1,336,581 | 1,342,613 | +6,032 |
| Japan | 1,139,969 | 1,443,788 | +303,819 |
| Spain | 1,318,325 | 1,170,450 | -147,875 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Inner London - West | 62 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 58 |
| Greater Manchester | 51 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 50 |
| West Midlands | 48 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Inner London - West | 44 | 41 | -3 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 37 | 46 | +9 |
| Greater Manchester | 34 | 35 | +1 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 40 | 35 | -5 |
| West Midlands | 40 | 33 | -7 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 35 | 34 | -1 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 36 | 30 | -6 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 32 | 28 | -4 |
| Inner London - East | 26 | 28 | +2 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 29 | 25 | -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) | 53,242,711 |
| Air transport | 42,326,215 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 27,891,957 |
| Other | 1,637,877 |
| Road transport | 348,723 |
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) | 28,243,369 | 24,999,342 | -3,244,027 |
| Air transport | 21,064,170 | 21,262,045 | +197,875 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 14,195,389 | 13,696,568 | -498,821 |
| Other | 965,586 | 672,291 | -293,295 |
| Road transport | 188,024 | 160,699 | -27,325 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Felixstowe | 21,806,862 |
| Southampton | 18,143,414 |
| Birmingham Airport | 14,573,815 |
| Dover | 10,799,381 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 9,041,088 |
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 | 12,342,552 | 9,464,310 | -2,878,242 |
| Southampton | 10,163,586 | 7,979,828 | -2,183,758 |
| Birmingham Airport | 5,880,706 | 8,693,109 | +2,812,403 |
| Dover | 4,903,657 | 5,895,724 | +992,067 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 5,332,121 | 3,708,967 | -1,623,154 |
| East Midlands Airport | 3,162,444 | 3,207,844 | +45,400 |
| London Gateway Port | 1,585,426 | 3,766,528 | +2,181,102 |
| London Stansted Airport | 2,907,858 | 2,031,014 | -876,844 |
| London | 3,091,185 | 1,658,903 | -1,432,282 |
| Eurotunnel | 2,282,738 | 2,147,483 | -135,255 |
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 | 373 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 196 |
| Other manufacturing | 50 |
| Manufacture of fabricated metal products, except machinery and equipment | 47 |
| Office administrative, office support and other business support activities | 46 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2025-11 | 180 |
| 2025-10 | 214 |
| 2025-09 | 176 |
| 2025-08 | 193 |
| 2025-07 | 192 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| DRAPER TOOLS LIMITED | 119 |
| GLENAIR UK LIMITED | 119 |
| JACK SEALEY LIMITED | 119 |
| TWEEZERMAN UK LTD | 119 |
| CARL KAMMERLING INTERNATIONAL LIMITED | 118 |
| IDEAL INDUSTRIES LIMITED | 118 |
| SNAP-ON U.K. HOLDINGS LIMITED | 118 |
| THE TOOL CONNECTION LIMITED | 117 |
| ROLSON TOOLS LIMITED | 114 |
| NORTHERN WHOLESALE TOOLS LIMITED | 112 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 359 |
| 54m+ | 318 |
| 15m-54m | 123 |
| 0-1m | 109 |
| Other | 98 |
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 | 5,232,680 |
| United States | 4,357,355 |
| France | 4,355,999 |
| Netherlands | 2,888,982 |
| Ireland | 2,345,144 |
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 | 2,367,862 | 2,864,818 | +496,956 |
| United States | 1,535,784 | 2,821,571 | +1,285,787 |
| France | 2,257,892 | 2,098,107 | -159,785 |
| Netherlands | 1,732,458 | 1,156,524 | -575,934 |
| Ireland | 1,218,164 | 1,126,980 | -91,184 |
| Australia | 577,211 | 550,465 | -26,746 |
| Italy | 573,522 | 369,370 | -204,152 |
| Belgium | 463,410 | 311,465 | -151,945 |
| Finland | 428,423 | 325,979 | -102,444 |
| South Africa | 371,719 | 295,362 | -76,357 |
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 | 248,115 |
| Taiwan | 30,821 |
| XU | 12,922 |
| Germany | 10,254 |
| India | 9,184 |
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 | 132,776 | 115,339 | -17,437 |
| Taiwan | 10,731 | 20,090 | +9,359 |
| XU | 7,151 | 5,771 | -1,380 |
| Germany | 4,146 | 6,108 | +1,962 |
| India | 6,566 | 2,618 | -3,948 |
| Italy | 2,011 | 7,138 | +5,127 |
| Sweden | 3,671 | 3,321 | -350 |
| United States | 2,580 | 4,374 | +1,794 |
| Austria | 2,935 | 773 | -2,162 |
| XI | 2,302 | 1,076 | -1,226 |
Export volume by transport
What this shows: Export value by transport mode used to ship goods from the UK.
Top 5 values
| Transport | £ |
|---|---|
| Air transport | 14,704,689 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 13,251,789 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 4,017,624 |
| Other | 352,000 |
| Road transport | 194,442 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air transport | 6,849,141 | 7,855,548 | +1,006,407 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 7,104,084 | 6,147,705 | -956,379 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 2,186,944 | 1,830,680 | -356,264 |
| Other | 179,324 | 172,676 | -6,648 |
| Road transport | 193,336 | 1,106 | -192,230 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| East Midlands Airport | 7,161,686 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 6,743,435 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 3,992,963 |
| Dover | 3,439,016 |
| ZLC | 1,883,522 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| East Midlands Airport | 3,528,367 | 3,633,319 | +104,952 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 3,662,032 | 3,081,403 | -580,629 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 1,565,346 | 2,427,617 | +862,271 |
| Dover | 2,054,536 | 1,384,480 | -670,056 |
| ZLC | 996,987 | 886,535 | -110,452 |
| London Gateway Port | 953,157 | 819,447 | -133,710 |
| London Stansted Airport | 691,650 | 694,300 | +2,650 |
| Holyhead | 582,103 | 567,808 | -14,295 |
| Immingham Docks | 633,481 | 380,705 | -252,776 |
| Southampton | 394,121 | 432,074 | +37,953 |
Quick facts
HS code: 820320
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Hand tools like pliers, pincers, and tweezers for gripping or cutting