Import/export HS code 82073010: Metal pressing tools
Tools specifically designed for pressing, stamping, or punching metal
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 | 36,625,971 |
| Germany | 21,139,917 |
| Spain | 14,770,705 |
| Japan | 9,484,127 |
| Italy | 5,067,094 |
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 | 22,677,902 | 13,948,069 | -8,729,833 |
| Germany | 11,964,839 | 9,175,078 | -2,789,761 |
| Spain | 3,128,263 | 11,642,442 | +8,514,179 |
| Japan | 8,027,102 | 1,457,025 | -6,570,077 |
| Italy | 2,925,059 | 2,142,035 | -783,024 |
| France | 2,171,222 | 2,707,364 | +536,142 |
| Austria | 2,634,099 | 1,899,759 | -734,340 |
| United States | 2,040,256 | 2,400,672 | +360,416 |
| Czechia | 1,827,543 | 279,714 | -1,547,829 |
| Ireland | 820,559 | 640,802 | -179,757 |
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 | 37,128,206 |
| Germany | 18,501,175 |
| Spain | 14,535,295 |
| Japan | 10,526,390 |
| Italy | 7,137,179 |
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 | 22,765,054 | 14,363,152 | -8,401,902 |
| Germany | 11,011,809 | 7,489,366 | -3,522,443 |
| Spain | 3,220,572 | 11,314,723 | +8,094,151 |
| Japan | 8,366,451 | 2,159,939 | -6,206,512 |
| Italy | 3,910,601 | 3,226,578 | -684,023 |
| United States | 2,431,658 | 3,148,081 | +716,423 |
| Austria | 2,701,647 | 1,327,539 | -1,374,108 |
| France | 1,135,331 | 2,218,082 | +1,082,751 |
| Portugal | 798,249 | 589,836 | -208,413 |
| Ireland | 770,405 | 556,783 | -213,622 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| West Midlands | 43 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 29 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 26 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 26 |
| West Yorkshire | 24 |
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 | 35 | 28 | -7 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 24 | 22 | -2 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 18 | 15 | -3 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 16 | 21 | +5 |
| West Yorkshire | 18 | 14 | -4 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 15 | 14 | -1 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 16 | 11 | -5 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 13 | 16 | +3 |
| Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear | 16 | 13 | -3 |
| Inner London - West | 13 | 12 | -1 |
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) | 48,555,169 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 42,319,238 |
| Air transport | 21,290,980 |
| Rail transport | 1,127,587 |
| Road transport | 317,368 |
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) | 32,080,674 | 16,474,495 | -15,606,179 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 21,018,790 | 21,300,448 | +281,658 |
| Air transport | 10,022,161 | 11,268,819 | +1,246,658 |
| Rail transport | 0 | 1,127,587 | +1,127,587 |
| Road transport | 129,052 | 188,316 | +59,264 |
| Other | 112,478 | 66,450 | -46,028 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Felixstowe | 24,511,306 |
| Dover | 21,880,849 |
| Southampton | 11,454,578 |
| Eurotunnel | 11,229,751 |
| East Midlands Airport | 9,743,303 |
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 | 15,932,015 | 8,579,291 | -7,352,724 |
| Dover | 12,124,027 | 9,756,822 | -2,367,205 |
| Southampton | 5,396,661 | 6,057,917 | +661,256 |
| Eurotunnel | 5,338,525 | 5,891,226 | +552,701 |
| East Midlands Airport | 5,022,899 | 4,720,404 | -302,495 |
| Tyne | 6,957,325 | 465,490 | -6,491,835 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 2,866,608 | 2,914,207 | +47,599 |
| Liverpool Docks | 2,395,695 | 854,196 | -1,541,499 |
| Birmingham Airport | 1,079,060 | 1,941,883 | +862,823 |
| Thamesport | 1,190,706 | 495,364 | -695,342 |
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 | 110 |
| Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 99 |
| Manufacture of machinery and equipment n.e.c. | 38 |
| Other manufacturing | 36 |
| Specialised construction activities | 33 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 73 |
| 2025-11 | 85 |
| 2025-10 | 77 |
| 2025-09 | 73 |
| 2025-08 | 75 |
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+ | 183 |
| 1m-15m | 181 |
| 0-1m | 66 |
| 15m-54m | 45 |
| Other | 35 |
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 | 19,127,083 |
| Spain | 7,308,713 |
| United States | 5,576,284 |
| Denmark | 3,548,304 |
| France | 3,296,375 |
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 | 9,290,726 | 9,836,357 | +545,631 |
| Spain | 4,213,653 | 3,095,060 | -1,118,593 |
| United States | 2,376,336 | 3,199,948 | +823,612 |
| Denmark | 2,118,348 | 1,429,956 | -688,392 |
| France | 1,450,127 | 1,846,248 | +396,121 |
| Poland | 1,594,616 | 1,460,397 | -134,219 |
| Ireland | 1,719,093 | 1,223,745 | -495,348 |
| Italy | 1,361,628 | 769,724 | -591,904 |
| Turkey | 821,101 | 1,238,255 | +417,154 |
| Slovakia | 1,397,028 | 528,446 | -868,582 |
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 | 26,947 |
| Taiwan | 13,612 |
| Italy | 1,397 |
| XI | 634 |
| Germany | 582 |
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 | 13,891 | 13,056 | -835 |
| Taiwan | 8,265 | 5,347 | -2,918 |
| Italy | 1,397 | 0 | -1,397 |
| XI | 342 | 292 | -50 |
| Germany | 582 | 0 | -582 |
| Nicaragua | 0 | 193 | +193 |
| Ireland | 62 | 9 | -53 |
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 | 39,066,168 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 27,215,168 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 3,290,512 |
| Road transport | 131,155 |
| Other | 55,532 |
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 | 20,210,213 | 18,855,955 | -1,354,258 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 14,780,043 | 12,435,125 | -2,344,918 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,331,107 | 1,959,405 | +628,298 |
| Road transport | 131,155 | 0 | -131,155 |
| Other | 31,335 | 24,197 | -7,138 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| East Midlands Airport | 20,900,196 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 19,170,763 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 15,285,040 |
| Dover | 2,991,489 |
| Immingham Docks | 2,185,550 |
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 | 11,285,936 | 9,614,260 | -1,671,676 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 9,833,348 | 9,337,415 | -495,933 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 7,224,377 | 8,060,663 | +836,286 |
| Dover | 2,014,400 | 977,089 | -1,037,311 |
| Immingham Docks | 1,866,970 | 318,580 | -1,548,390 |
| ZLC | 1,059,616 | 588,149 | -471,467 |
| Liverpool Docks | 291,571 | 1,305,095 | +1,013,524 |
| London Stansted Airport | 604,163 | 419,583 | -184,580 |
| London Gateway Port | 392,987 | 554,642 | +161,655 |
| Southampton | 458,835 | 290,796 | -168,039 |
Quick facts
HS code: 82073010
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Tools specifically designed for pressing, stamping, or punching metal