Import/export HS code 82079050: Gear-cutting tools
Tools used for cutting gears, essential in machinery manufacturing
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Germany | 1,110,965 |
| United States | 329,604 |
| Italy | 246,177 |
| China | 152,917 |
| Turkey | 135,246 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Germany | 607,675 | 503,290 | -104,385 |
| United States | 309,543 | 20,061 | -289,482 |
| Italy | 157,520 | 88,657 | -68,863 |
| China | 85,552 | 67,365 | -18,187 |
| Turkey | 96,081 | 39,165 | -56,916 |
| France | 123,238 | 4,162 | -119,076 |
| Switzerland | 71,283 | 0 | -71,283 |
| South Korea | 0 | 45,824 | +45,824 |
| India | 0 | 12,924 | +12,924 |
| Canada | 4,995 | 7,628 | +2,633 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Germany | 1,026,298 |
| United States | 286,269 |
| Italy | 272,661 |
| Turkey | 135,246 |
| France | 121,712 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Germany | 572,602 | 453,696 | -118,906 |
| United States | 273,683 | 12,586 | -261,097 |
| Italy | 181,964 | 90,697 | -91,267 |
| Turkey | 96,081 | 39,165 | -56,916 |
| France | 121,712 | 0 | -121,712 |
| China | 51,257 | 67,365 | +16,108 |
| Switzerland | 71,283 | 0 | -71,283 |
| Taiwan | 44,202 | 8,926 | -35,276 |
| India | 10,571 | 39,144 | +28,573 |
| South Korea | 0 | 48,937 | +48,937 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 7 |
| West Midlands | 7 |
| West Yorkshire | 4 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 3 |
| Essex | 3 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 5 | 3 | -2 |
| West Midlands | 4 | 5 | +1 |
| West Yorkshire | 2 | 3 | +1 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| Essex | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 3 | 2 | -1 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Inner London - East | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Inner London - West | 1 | 2 | +1 |
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 | 1,859,856 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 231,420 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 217,750 |
| Other | 3,842 |
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 | 1,138,402 | 721,454 | -416,948 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 167,384 | 64,036 | -103,348 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 188,275 | 29,475 | -158,800 |
| Other | 228 | 3,614 | +3,386 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| East Midlands Airport | 1,005,535 |
| London Stansted Airport | 272,970 |
| Birmingham Airport | 270,908 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 262,296 |
| Dover | 121,712 |
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 | 484,046 | 521,489 | +37,443 |
| London Stansted Airport | 189,578 | 83,392 | -106,186 |
| Birmingham Airport | 220,027 | 50,881 | -169,146 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 241,234 | 21,062 | -220,172 |
| Dover | 121,712 | 0 | -121,712 |
| Southampton | 78,531 | 20,769 | -57,762 |
| Felixstowe | 54,262 | 9,541 | -44,721 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 59,467 | 0 | -59,467 |
| Manchester Airport | 0 | 37,138 | +37,138 |
| Thamesport | 27,222 | 7,249 | -19,973 |
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 | 13 |
| Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 13 |
| Manufacture of machinery and equipment n.e.c. | 8 |
| Manufacture of computer, electronic and optical products | 4 |
| Mining support service activities | 3 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2025-11 | 12 |
| 2025-10 | 7 |
| 2025-09 | 11 |
| 2025-08 | 7 |
| 2025-07 | 7 |
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+ | 18 |
| 1m-15m | 16 |
| 15m-54m | 8 |
| Other | 7 |
| 0-1m | 5 |
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 | 2,385,618 |
| Germany | 1,074,851 |
| China | 1,007,769 |
| Italy | 318,150 |
| Taiwan | 256,135 |
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 | 1,565,536 | 820,082 | -745,454 |
| Germany | 450,032 | 624,819 | +174,787 |
| China | 424,161 | 583,608 | +159,447 |
| Italy | 218,761 | 99,389 | -119,372 |
| Taiwan | 162,803 | 93,332 | -69,471 |
| Sweden | 173,141 | 75,963 | -97,178 |
| Japan | 53,486 | 85,227 | +31,741 |
| France | 89,731 | 47,653 | -42,078 |
| India | 41,915 | 66,186 | +24,271 |
| South Africa | 52,628 | 44,185 | -8,443 |
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 | 6,376,970 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 189,704 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 51,179 |
| Road transport | 7,090 |
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 | 3,531,737 | 2,845,233 | -686,504 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 135,929 | 53,775 | -82,154 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 46,182 | 4,997 | -41,185 |
| Road transport | 7,090 | 0 | -7,090 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| East Midlands Airport | 3,778,869 |
| London Stansted Airport | 1,772,030 |
| ZLC | 426,345 |
| Durham Tees Valley Airport | 263,723 |
| Dover | 151,472 |
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 | 1,722,793 | 2,056,076 | +333,283 |
| London Stansted Airport | 1,337,869 | 434,161 | -903,708 |
| ZLC | 267,099 | 159,246 | -107,853 |
| Durham Tees Valley Airport | 168,784 | 94,939 | -73,845 |
| Dover | 97,697 | 53,775 | -43,922 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 41,226 | 91,518 | +50,292 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 24,306 | 0 | -24,306 |
| Felixstowe | 22,967 | 0 | -22,967 |
| Southampton | 19,278 | 0 | -19,278 |
| Immingham Docks | 8,079 | 0 | -8,079 |
Quick facts
HS code: 82079050
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Tools used for cutting gears, essential in machinery manufacturing