Import/export HS code 82071990: Various tool materials
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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 | 7,074,595 |
| Germany | 4,536,400 |
| Netherlands | 4,404,057 |
| United States | 4,091,246 |
| France | 3,912,606 |
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 | 3,776,472 | 3,298,123 | -478,349 |
| Germany | 3,023,406 | 1,512,994 | -1,510,412 |
| Netherlands | 1,839,652 | 2,564,405 | +724,753 |
| United States | 2,142,134 | 1,949,112 | -193,022 |
| France | 1,638,223 | 2,274,383 | +636,160 |
| Norway | 1,893,371 | 1,469,400 | -423,971 |
| Italy | 234,458 | 608,532 | +374,074 |
| Spain | 344,942 | 466,741 | +121,799 |
| Turkey | 580,964 | 70,119 | -510,845 |
| Belgium | 315,510 | 281,836 | -33,674 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| United States | 9,976,441 |
| China | 8,544,331 |
| Germany | 4,825,856 |
| Turkey | 2,531,151 |
| United Kingdom | 1,341,214 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | 5,593,996 | 4,382,445 | -1,211,551 |
| China | 4,416,932 | 4,127,399 | -289,533 |
| Germany | 3,591,620 | 1,234,236 | -2,357,384 |
| Turkey | 554,682 | 1,976,469 | +1,421,787 |
| United Kingdom | 392,225 | 948,989 | +556,764 |
| Spain | 402,814 | 508,156 | +105,342 |
| Italy | 115,711 | 533,230 | +417,519 |
| Poland | 314,492 | 329,790 | +15,298 |
| Netherlands | 191,311 | 374,174 | +182,863 |
| India | 183,609 | 310,512 | +126,903 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 16 |
| North Eastern Scotland | 15 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 12 |
| West Midlands | 12 |
| Inner London - West | 11 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 12 | 14 | +2 |
| North Eastern Scotland | 11 | 8 | -3 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 9 | 7 | -2 |
| West Midlands | 8 | 7 | -1 |
| Inner London - West | 9 | 5 | -4 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 6 | 8 | +2 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 7 | 6 | -1 |
| Greater Manchester | 5 | 5 | +0 |
| West Yorkshire | 5 | 6 | +1 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 4 | 4 | +0 |
Import volume by transport
What this shows: Import value by transport mode used to bring goods into the UK.
Top 5 values
| Transport | £ |
|---|---|
| Air transport | 13,026,058 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 11,669,483 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 10,744,725 |
| Road transport | 39,733 |
| Other | 23,659 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air transport | 6,743,664 | 6,282,394 | -461,270 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 5,512,502 | 6,156,981 | +644,479 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 5,967,116 | 4,777,609 | -1,189,507 |
| Road transport | 37,798 | 1,935 | -35,863 |
| Other | 10,149 | 13,510 | +3,361 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Aberdeen Airport | 5,901,845 |
| Felixstowe | 4,882,812 |
| Dover | 4,853,859 |
| Aberdeen Docks | 3,753,319 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 2,789,774 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aberdeen Airport | 3,325,261 | 2,576,584 | -748,677 |
| Felixstowe | 2,033,911 | 2,848,901 | +814,990 |
| Dover | 1,973,588 | 2,880,271 | +906,683 |
| Aberdeen Docks | 2,421,908 | 1,331,411 | -1,090,497 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 1,352,683 | 1,437,091 | +84,408 |
| Eurotunnel | 1,783,895 | 630,554 | -1,153,341 |
| East Midlands Airport | 854,848 | 1,191,777 | +336,929 |
| Southampton | 534,044 | 675,245 | +141,201 |
| Thamesport | 559,480 | 474,457 | -85,023 |
| London Gateway Port | 381,194 | 640,012 | +258,818 |
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 | 66 |
| Manufacture of machinery and equipment n.e.c. | 21 |
| Mining support service activities | 17 |
| Manufacture of fabricated metal products, except machinery and equipment | 16 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 15 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2025-11 | 52 |
| 2025-10 | 44 |
| 2025-09 | 52 |
| 2025-08 | 46 |
| 2025-07 | 45 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 96 |
| 54m+ | 61 |
| 0-1m | 23 |
| 15m-54m | 20 |
| 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Australia | 8,100,578 |
| Norway | 5,719,708 |
| United States | 5,541,790 |
| Germany | 2,945,726 |
| Netherlands | 2,819,675 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Australia | 3,085,099 | 5,015,479 | +1,930,380 |
| Norway | 1,971,835 | 3,747,873 | +1,776,038 |
| United States | 1,811,813 | 3,729,977 | +1,918,164 |
| Germany | 1,480,920 | 1,464,806 | -16,114 |
| Netherlands | 1,069,751 | 1,749,924 | +680,173 |
| Singapore | 1,345,505 | 1,186,249 | -159,256 |
| United Arab Emirates | 1,042,701 | 607,357 | -435,344 |
| Poland | 292,153 | 1,118,224 | +826,071 |
| Bosnia and Herzegovina | 0 | 1,292,056 | +1,292,056 |
| Saudi Arabia | 790,102 | 333,656 | -456,446 |
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 | 241,825 |
| XI | 19,514 |
| France | 3,574 |
| Spain | 376 |
| XU | 157 |
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 | 122,763 | 119,062 | -3,701 |
| XI | 0 | 19,514 | +19,514 |
| France | 0 | 3,574 | +3,574 |
| Spain | 0 | 376 | +376 |
| XU | 98 | 59 | -39 |
| Taiwan | 0 | 113 | +113 |
| Ireland | 8 | 0 | -8 |
| Germany | 0 | 1 | +1 |
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) | 19,156,697 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 15,462,092 |
| Air transport | 12,388,763 |
| Other | 265,568 |
| Road transport | 198,429 |
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) | 8,988,519 | 10,168,178 | +1,179,659 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 4,794,177 | 10,667,915 | +5,873,738 |
| Air transport | 4,662,842 | 7,725,921 | +3,063,079 |
| Other | 122,869 | 142,699 | +19,830 |
| Road transport | 198,429 | 0 | -198,429 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 9,211,300 |
| London Gateway Port | 8,389,335 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 5,779,731 |
| Aberdeen Docks | 4,158,060 |
| East Midlands Airport | 3,903,114 |
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 | 2,943,805 | 6,267,495 | +3,323,690 |
| London Gateway Port | 3,726,059 | 4,663,276 | +937,217 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 1,342,326 | 4,437,405 | +3,095,079 |
| Aberdeen Docks | 2,178,306 | 1,979,754 | -198,552 |
| East Midlands Airport | 1,894,352 | 2,008,762 | +114,410 |
| Immingham Docks | 544,166 | 2,624,698 | +2,080,532 |
| Felixstowe | 595,578 | 2,098,897 | +1,503,319 |
| Tyne | 1,054,239 | 1,174,361 | +120,122 |
| Southampton | 741,870 | 630,883 | -110,987 |
| Manchester Airport | 643,684 | 494,142 | -149,542 |
Quick facts
HS code: 82071990
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Tools made from materials other than diamond or cermets, used for various tasks