Import/export HS code 82079071: Metal working tools
Tools designed for working with metal, including cutting and shaping
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 | 666,106 |
| Austria | 524,830 |
| Spain | 316,018 |
| Italy | 284,222 |
| Ireland | 208,581 |
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 | 275,454 | 390,652 | +115,198 |
| Austria | 435,720 | 89,110 | -346,610 |
| Spain | 129,789 | 186,229 | +56,440 |
| Italy | 73,654 | 210,568 | +136,914 |
| Ireland | 77,000 | 131,581 | +54,581 |
| United States | 94,884 | 62,425 | -32,459 |
| Switzerland | 85,512 | 0 | -85,512 |
| Turkey | 42,562 | 0 | -42,562 |
| Portugal | 22,220 | 2,831 | -19,389 |
| Taiwan | 4,755 | 19,092 | +14,337 |
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 | 705,276 |
| United States | 591,457 |
| Austria | 399,144 |
| Spain | 206,275 |
| Italy | 169,034 |
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 | 289,086 | 416,190 | +127,104 |
| United States | 226,753 | 364,704 | +137,951 |
| Austria | 321,038 | 78,106 | -242,932 |
| Spain | 77,289 | 128,986 | +51,697 |
| Italy | 71,236 | 97,798 | +26,562 |
| Portugal | 119,402 | 2,831 | -116,571 |
| Switzerland | 85,512 | 0 | -85,512 |
| Turkey | 42,562 | 0 | -42,562 |
| United Kingdom | 27,077 | 8,582 | -18,495 |
| Taiwan | 4,755 | 19,092 | +14,337 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| West Midlands | 10 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 6 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 4 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 4 |
| West Yorkshire | 4 |
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 | 5 | 7 | +2 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 6 | 2 | -4 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 3 | 1 | -2 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 3 | 2 | -1 |
| West Yorkshire | 3 | 2 | -1 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Cumbria | 1 | 3 | +2 |
| Gloucestershire and Wiltshire | 3 | 1 | -2 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Northern Ireland | 1 | 1 | +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 | 1,846,795 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 356,134 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 275,232 |
| Other | 500 |
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 | 963,598 | 883,197 | -80,401 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 198,074 | 158,060 | -40,014 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 169,599 | 105,633 | -63,966 |
| Other | 392 | 108 | -284 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| East Midlands Airport | 896,195 |
| London Stansted Airport | 732,987 |
| Dover | 196,152 |
| London Gateway Port | 115,230 |
| Birmingham Airport | 101,346 |
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 | 476,308 | 419,887 | -56,421 |
| London Stansted Airport | 406,210 | 326,777 | -79,433 |
| Dover | 72,724 | 123,428 | +50,704 |
| London Gateway Port | 55,884 | 59,346 | +3,462 |
| Birmingham Airport | 45,434 | 55,912 | +10,478 |
| Holyhead | 44,200 | 33,770 | -10,430 |
| ZLC | 73,064 | 0 | -73,064 |
| Leeds Bradford Airport | 23,314 | 45,900 | +22,586 |
| Southampton | 45,603 | 4,653 | -40,950 |
| Middlesbrough | 11,343 | 17,864 | +6,521 |
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 | 13 |
| Manufacture of motor vehicles, trailers and semi-trailers | 10 |
| Manufacture of machinery and equipment n.e.c. | 8 |
| Manufacture of fabricated metal products, except machinery and equipment | 6 |
| Office administrative, office support and other business support activities | 5 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 8 |
| 2025-11 | 10 |
| 2025-10 | 12 |
| 2025-09 | 9 |
| 2025-08 | 9 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| PROTOOL LIMITED | 39 |
| PHINIA DELPHI UK LTD | 35 |
| J & L AMERICA, INC. | 33 |
| VORTEX HYDRA (UK) LIMITED | 24 |
| PFISTERER CSU UK LIMITED | 22 |
| GUHRING LIMITED | 19 |
| CUTWEL LIMITED | 19 |
| MORMET (ALUMINIUM) LIMITED | 18 |
| KINGFISHER PLC | 18 |
| MFST LIMITED | 17 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 26 |
| 54m+ | 26 |
| Other | 8 |
| 15m-54m | 7 |
| 0-1m | 1 |
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 | 890,074 |
| Switzerland | 280,588 |
| Germany | 148,706 |
| Spain | 141,166 |
| Italy | 121,568 |
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 | 376,132 | 513,942 | +137,810 |
| Switzerland | 280,588 | 0 | -280,588 |
| Germany | 53,876 | 94,830 | +40,954 |
| Spain | 74,778 | 66,388 | -8,390 |
| Italy | 72,749 | 48,819 | -23,930 |
| Ireland | 8,993 | 72,584 | +63,591 |
| Portugal | 35,000 | 36,424 | +1,424 |
| Austria | 20,733 | 28,833 | +8,100 |
| Poland | 30,504 | 16,639 | -13,865 |
| Slovakia | 39,560 | 0 | -39,560 |
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 | 363 |
| XI | 7 |
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 | 179 | 184 | +5 |
| XI | 7 | 0 | -7 |
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 | 1,489,841 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 377,134 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 272,336 |
| Other | 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 | 758,022 | 731,819 | -26,203 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 311,778 | 65,356 | -246,422 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 39,565 | 232,771 | +193,206 |
| Other | 186 | 184 | -2 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| London Stansted Airport | 665,365 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 481,108 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 350,826 |
| Southampton | 186,340 |
| East Midlands Airport | 154,153 |
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 Stansted Airport | 380,058 | 285,307 | -94,751 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 197,184 | 283,924 | +86,740 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 285,470 | 65,356 | -220,114 |
| Southampton | 26,898 | 159,442 | +132,544 |
| East Midlands Airport | 104,269 | 49,884 | -54,385 |
| ZLC | 56,144 | 87,516 | +31,372 |
| London Gateway Port | 6,785 | 57,599 | +50,814 |
| Manchester Airport | 17,109 | 23,071 | +5,962 |
| Dover | 24,471 | 0 | -24,471 |
| London | 882 | 12,690 | +11,808 |
Quick facts
HS code: 82079071
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Tools designed for working with metal, including cutting and shaping