Import/export HS code 820720: Metal drawing dies
Tools used to shape metal by drawing or extruding, made from different materials
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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 | £ |
|---|---|
| United States | 3,218,398 |
| Netherlands | 2,099,456 |
| Italy | 1,806,999 |
| Spain | 1,757,330 |
| Germany | 1,479,647 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | 1,884,677 | 1,333,721 | -550,956 |
| Netherlands | 1,231,098 | 868,358 | -362,740 |
| Italy | 940,208 | 866,791 | -73,417 |
| Spain | 861,241 | 896,089 | +34,848 |
| Germany | 817,515 | 662,132 | -155,383 |
| China | 700,872 | 630,902 | -69,970 |
| Ireland | 384,003 | 293,989 | -90,014 |
| Belgium | 255,137 | 376,163 | +121,026 |
| Czechia | 216,710 | 149,680 | -67,030 |
| India | 171,041 | 183,286 | +12,245 |
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 | 3,287,756 |
| Netherlands | 2,080,274 |
| Spain | 2,014,763 |
| Italy | 1,770,499 |
| China | 1,451,472 |
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 | 1,906,316 | 1,381,440 | -524,876 |
| Netherlands | 1,227,611 | 852,663 | -374,948 |
| Spain | 1,032,821 | 981,942 | -50,879 |
| Italy | 912,130 | 858,369 | -53,761 |
| China | 796,310 | 655,162 | -141,148 |
| Germany | 737,514 | 568,627 | -168,887 |
| Ireland | 356,322 | 281,816 | -74,506 |
| Belgium | 225,960 | 401,110 | +175,150 |
| India | 171,041 | 183,286 | +12,245 |
| Taiwan | 256,236 | 86,544 | -169,692 |
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 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 9 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 8 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 8 |
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 | 12 | +4 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 10 | 6 | -4 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 5 | 8 | +3 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 7 | 7 | +0 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 7 | 4 | -3 |
| West Yorkshire | 5 | 5 | +0 |
| Cheshire | 5 | 4 | -1 |
| South East Wales | 3 | 6 | +3 |
| South Yorkshire | 4 | 7 | +3 |
| Greater Manchester | 5 | 3 | -2 |
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 | 8,850,206 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 4,326,636 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 2,019,431 |
| Road transport | 4,570 |
| Other | 2,125 |
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 | 4,987,193 | 3,863,013 | -1,124,180 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 1,837,146 | 2,489,490 | +652,344 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,376,768 | 642,663 | -734,105 |
| Road transport | 4,570 | 0 | -4,570 |
| Other | 463 | 1,662 | +1,199 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| East Midlands Airport | 2,958,930 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 2,850,324 |
| Harwich | 1,333,797 |
| Birmingham Airport | 1,332,880 |
| Dover | 1,016,774 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| East Midlands Airport | 1,726,577 | 1,232,353 | -494,224 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 1,576,740 | 1,273,584 | -303,156 |
| Harwich | 717,877 | 615,920 | -101,957 |
| Birmingham Airport | 522,838 | 810,042 | +287,204 |
| Dover | 396,146 | 620,628 | +224,482 |
| Manchester Airport | 523,753 | 375,789 | -147,964 |
| Felixstowe | 411,952 | 480,709 | +68,757 |
| Immingham Docks | 313,629 | 371,306 | +57,677 |
| London | 247,035 | 364,524 | +117,489 |
| Eurotunnel | 316,830 | 245,469 | -71,361 |
Importer companies by SIC division
What this shows: Industry breakdown (SIC divisions) of importing companies.
Top 5 values
| SIC | Companies |
|---|---|
| Manufacture of fabricated metal products, except machinery and equipment | 38 |
| Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 24 |
| Manufacture of basic metals | 19 |
| Other manufacturing | 17 |
| Manufacture of machinery and equipment n.e.c. | 10 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 27 |
| 2025-11 | 31 |
| 2025-10 | 29 |
| 2025-09 | 29 |
| 2025-08 | 29 |
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 |
|---|---|
| 54m+ | 64 |
| 1m-15m | 56 |
| 15m-54m | 26 |
| Other | 15 |
| 0-1m | 10 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Saudi Arabia | 2,820,581 |
| Thailand | 1,860,746 |
| Netherlands | 1,437,885 |
| Germany | 1,084,824 |
| Qatar | 847,282 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Saudi Arabia | 1,748,185 | 1,072,396 | -675,789 |
| Thailand | 1,389,591 | 471,155 | -918,436 |
| Netherlands | 1,285,632 | 152,253 | -1,133,379 |
| Germany | 718,714 | 366,110 | -352,604 |
| Qatar | 524,901 | 322,381 | -202,520 |
| Ireland | 484,869 | 324,113 | -160,756 |
| United Arab Emirates | 330,015 | 369,002 | +38,987 |
| France | 237,266 | 420,735 | +183,469 |
| Israel | 168,119 | 339,134 | +171,015 |
| Spain | 125,124 | 377,081 | +251,957 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Taiwan | 6,671 |
| China | 2,634 |
| XI | 1,123 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Taiwan | 6,562 | 109 | -6,453 |
| China | 2,374 | 260 | -2,114 |
| XI | 733 | 390 | -343 |
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 | 12,345,974 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 2,026,760 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,037,465 |
| Road transport | 82,632 |
| Other | 14,370 |
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 | 7,476,849 | 4,869,125 | -2,607,724 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 1,422,007 | 604,753 | -817,254 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 558,678 | 478,787 | -79,891 |
| Road transport | 82,632 | 0 | -82,632 |
| Other | 13,611 | 759 | -12,852 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| London Heathrow Airport | 6,604,585 |
| East Midlands Airport | 2,658,326 |
| ZLC | 1,965,328 |
| Immingham Docks | 1,033,827 |
| London Gateway Port | 654,628 |
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 Heathrow Airport | 4,245,766 | 2,358,819 | -1,886,947 |
| East Midlands Airport | 1,419,969 | 1,238,357 | -181,612 |
| ZLC | 1,243,887 | 721,441 | -522,446 |
| Immingham Docks | 1,027,991 | 5,836 | -1,022,155 |
| London Gateway Port | 400,398 | 254,230 | -146,168 |
| Manchester Airport | 440,837 | 168,285 | -272,552 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 274,663 | 246,278 | -28,385 |
| London Stansted Airport | 175,307 | 258,793 | +83,486 |
| Portsmouth | 7,271 | 316,047 | +308,776 |
| Felixstowe | 65,481 | 102,344 | +36,863 |
Related HS codes
What this shows: Sibling or child HS codes in the same classification branch.
Quick facts
HS code: 820720
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Tools used to shape metal by drawing or extruding, made from different materials