Import/export HS code 820780: Turning tools
Tools used for turning materials on a lathe, shaping them by rotation
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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 | £ |
|---|---|
| United States | 8,692,715 |
| Ireland | 3,207,080 |
| Germany | 2,328,889 |
| Japan | 1,910,892 |
| China | 1,285,946 |
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 | 6,241,535 | 2,451,180 | -3,790,355 |
| Ireland | 1,344,751 | 1,862,329 | +517,578 |
| Germany | 1,319,078 | 1,009,811 | -309,267 |
| Japan | 913,715 | 997,177 | +83,462 |
| China | 447,999 | 837,947 | +389,948 |
| France | 213,773 | 439,700 | +225,927 |
| Netherlands | 152,653 | 216,133 | +63,480 |
| Sweden | 100,065 | 154,898 | +54,833 |
| Israel | 147,515 | 97,873 | -49,642 |
| Switzerland | 100,144 | 89,148 | -10,996 |
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 Kingdom | 7,802,972 |
| Ireland | 3,184,179 |
| Japan | 2,127,556 |
| China | 1,469,818 |
| United States | 1,315,192 |
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 Kingdom | 5,764,743 | 2,038,229 | -3,726,514 |
| Ireland | 1,332,053 | 1,852,126 | +520,073 |
| Japan | 1,014,262 | 1,113,294 | +99,032 |
| China | 534,470 | 935,348 | +400,878 |
| United States | 778,171 | 537,021 | -241,150 |
| Germany | 723,932 | 541,811 | -182,121 |
| Canada | 101,927 | 327,983 | +226,056 |
| Bulgaria | 215,052 | 142,422 | -72,630 |
| Israel | 155,730 | 121,130 | -34,600 |
| Sweden | 117,820 | 137,432 | +19,612 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| West Midlands | 21 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 13 |
| Greater Manchester | 11 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 11 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 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 | 15 | 15 | +0 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 10 | 8 | -2 |
| Greater Manchester | 10 | 7 | -3 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 5 | 9 | +4 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 6 | 10 | +4 |
| West Yorkshire | 8 | 7 | -1 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 6 | 6 | +0 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 5 | 7 | +2 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 3 | 4 | +1 |
| Essex | 3 | 3 | +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 | 17,995,531 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,533,133 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 538,196 |
| Other | 102,790 |
| Road transport | 6,355 |
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 | 10,504,367 | 7,491,164 | -3,013,203 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 763,678 | 769,455 | +5,777 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 294,489 | 243,707 | -50,782 |
| Other | 47,563 | 55,227 | +7,664 |
| Road transport | 0 | 6,355 | +6,355 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| London Stansted Airport | 8,885,177 |
| East Midlands Airport | 6,057,391 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 2,449,670 |
| Felixstowe | 728,015 |
| Birmingham Airport | 372,822 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| London Stansted Airport | 6,170,523 | 2,714,654 | -3,455,869 |
| East Midlands Airport | 3,177,307 | 2,880,084 | -297,223 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 824,642 | 1,625,028 | +800,386 |
| Felixstowe | 313,095 | 414,920 | +101,825 |
| Birmingham Airport | 179,070 | 193,752 | +14,682 |
| London Gateway Port | 138,214 | 120,599 | -17,615 |
| Eurotunnel | 157,466 | 46,876 | -110,590 |
| Dover | 78,671 | 101,049 | +22,378 |
| Southampton | 46,972 | 129,613 | +82,641 |
| Aberdeen Docks | 140,140 | 0 | -140,140 |
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 | 59 |
| Manufacture of fabricated metal products, except machinery and equipment | 32 |
| Manufacture of machinery and equipment n.e.c. | 18 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 16 |
| Other manufacturing | 12 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2025-11 | 31 |
| 2025-10 | 53 |
| 2025-09 | 37 |
| 2025-08 | 39 |
| 2025-07 | 36 |
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 | 85 |
| 54m+ | 65 |
| 0-1m | 17 |
| 15m-54m | 17 |
| Other | 9 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| United States | 1,023,184 |
| Ireland | 543,981 |
| France | 441,142 |
| Germany | 411,086 |
| United Arab Emirates | 371,394 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | 578,463 | 444,721 | -133,742 |
| Ireland | 333,073 | 210,908 | -122,165 |
| France | 199,272 | 241,870 | +42,598 |
| Germany | 238,961 | 172,125 | -66,836 |
| United Arab Emirates | 295,902 | 75,492 | -220,410 |
| Saudi Arabia | 174,346 | 96,678 | -77,668 |
| Norway | 206,547 | 26,589 | -179,958 |
| Netherlands | 88,554 | 136,724 | +48,170 |
| Brazil | 12,444 | 210,739 | +198,295 |
| Nigeria | 198,332 | 1,232 | -197,100 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| XI | 613,010 |
| China | 13,732 |
| XU | 110 |
| Italy | 23 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| XI | 327,749 | 285,261 | -42,488 |
| China | 4,392 | 9,340 | +4,948 |
| XU | 0 | 110 | +110 |
| Italy | 0 | 23 | +23 |
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 | 4,373,550 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 778,961 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 704,638 |
| Other | 626,875 |
| Road transport | 32,999 |
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 | 2,504,333 | 1,869,217 | -635,116 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 473,031 | 305,930 | -167,101 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 573,130 | 131,508 | -441,622 |
| Other | 332,141 | 294,734 | -37,407 |
| Road transport | 32,999 | 0 | -32,999 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| East Midlands Airport | 2,168,247 |
| London Stansted Airport | 751,835 |
| 000 | 626,875 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 546,142 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 496,036 |
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 | 1,268,585 | 899,662 | -368,923 |
| London Stansted Airport | 410,280 | 341,555 | -68,725 |
| 000 | 332,141 | 294,734 | -37,407 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 393,617 | 152,525 | -241,092 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 352,107 | 143,929 | -208,178 |
| Glasgow Airport | 181,400 | 191,357 | +9,957 |
| ZLC | 171,024 | 172,405 | +1,381 |
| Liverpool Docks | 210,277 | 16,352 | -193,925 |
| Aberdeen Docks | 186,804 | 17,568 | -169,236 |
| Aberdeen Airport | 72,872 | 59,659 | -13,213 |
Related HS codes
What this shows: Sibling or child HS codes in the same classification branch.
Quick facts
HS code: 820780
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Tools used for turning materials on a lathe, shaping them by rotation