Import/export HS code 82079078: Various working tools
Tools for working with materials other than 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Germany | 1,540,566 |
| United States | 984,869 |
| China | 482,846 |
| Denmark | 282,182 |
| Spain | 111,218 |
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 | 871,293 | 669,273 | -202,020 |
| United States | 362,110 | 622,759 | +260,649 |
| China | 154,027 | 328,819 | +174,792 |
| Denmark | 142,157 | 140,025 | -2,132 |
| Spain | 41,075 | 70,143 | +29,068 |
| Italy | 11,588 | 90,438 | +78,850 |
| Ireland | 18,204 | 70,598 | +52,394 |
| Belgium | 26,148 | 54,613 | +28,465 |
| France | 32,646 | 12,742 | -19,904 |
| Netherlands | 27,969 | 15,188 | -12,781 |
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 | 1,342,903 |
| United States | 1,143,124 |
| Italy | 409,700 |
| Germany | 323,047 |
| Denmark | 283,373 |
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 | 624,412 | 718,491 | +94,079 |
| United States | 390,091 | 753,033 | +362,942 |
| Italy | 204,272 | 205,428 | +1,156 |
| Germany | 221,176 | 101,871 | -119,305 |
| Denmark | 150,534 | 132,839 | -17,695 |
| Spain | 25,076 | 54,069 | +28,993 |
| Japan | 0 | 43,663 | +43,663 |
| France | 20,758 | 9,579 | -11,179 |
| Switzerland | 22,062 | 5,846 | -16,216 |
| United Kingdom | 7,493 | 15,668 | +8,175 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 8 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 7 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 6 |
| West Yorkshire | 5 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 3 | 5 | +2 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 5 | 4 | -1 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 4 | 6 | +2 |
| West Yorkshire | 3 | 4 | +1 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 3 | 2 | -1 |
| Greater Manchester | 3 | 3 | +0 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 2 | 4 | +2 |
| North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset | 2 | 3 | +1 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 1 | 3 | +2 |
| West Midlands | 4 | 0 | -4 |
Import volume by transport
What this shows: Import value by transport mode used to bring goods into the UK.
Top 5 values
| Transport | £ |
|---|---|
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 1,566,343 |
| Air transport | 1,500,553 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 713,088 |
| Other | 66,967 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 814,989 | 751,354 | -63,635 |
| Air transport | 602,476 | 898,077 | +295,601 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 283,387 | 429,701 | +146,314 |
| Other | 44,864 | 22,103 | -22,761 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 887,334 |
| East Midlands Airport | 805,355 |
| Dover | 373,741 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 355,812 |
| London Stansted Airport | 241,689 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 527,810 | 359,524 | -168,286 |
| East Midlands Airport | 321,067 | 484,288 | +163,221 |
| Dover | 134,417 | 239,324 | +104,907 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 184,534 | 171,278 | -13,256 |
| London Stansted Airport | 65,171 | 176,518 | +111,347 |
| Felixstowe | 101,237 | 134,652 | +33,415 |
| Southampton | 52,224 | 141,046 | +88,822 |
| London Gateway Port | 17,150 | 109,392 | +92,242 |
| Immingham Docks | 53,556 | 64,094 | +10,538 |
| Thamesport | 54,327 | 35,479 | -18,848 |
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 | 33 |
| Manufacture of fabricated metal products, except machinery and equipment | 11 |
| Manufacture of machinery and equipment n.e.c. | 6 |
| Repair and installation of machinery and equipment | 6 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 5 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 14 |
| 2025-11 | 12 |
| 2025-10 | 10 |
| 2025-09 | 11 |
| 2025-08 | 14 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| NORTHERN WHOLESALE TOOLS LIMITED | 48 |
| BOHLE LIMITED | 36 |
| CROMWELL GROUP (HOLDINGS) LIMITED | 36 |
| VACULUG LIMITED | 29 |
| SNAP-ON U.K. HOLDINGS LIMITED | 29 |
| BODDINGTONS ELECTRICAL LIMITED | 27 |
| RIPLEY EUROPE LIMITED | 26 |
| BLUE MACHINERY (SPARES) LIMITED | 25 |
| PACEHIGH LIMITED | 25 |
| TOOLPAK LIMITED | 24 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 45 |
| 54m+ | 26 |
| 15m-54m | 10 |
| Other | 5 |
| 0-1m | 4 |
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 | 1,007,271 |
| Nigeria | 777,039 |
| Norway | 226,566 |
| Saudi Arabia | 76,019 |
| Canada | 72,228 |
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 | 559,362 | 447,909 | -111,453 |
| Nigeria | 0 | 777,039 | +777,039 |
| Norway | 0 | 226,566 | +226,566 |
| Saudi Arabia | 76,019 | 0 | -76,019 |
| Canada | 63,695 | 8,533 | -55,162 |
| Ireland | 25,889 | 29,021 | +3,132 |
| Netherlands | 23,409 | 22,579 | -830 |
| Sweden | 8,640 | 36,606 | +27,966 |
| Belgium | 16,729 | 15,577 | -1,152 |
| Australia | 20,824 | 6,878 | -13,946 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| United States | 1,882 |
| Ireland | 1,633 |
| China | 330 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | 1,482 | 400 | -1,082 |
| Ireland | 1,001 | 632 | -369 |
| China | 330 | 0 | -330 |
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 | 1,234,544 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,178,959 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 145,526 |
| Other | 4,046 |
| Road transport | 2,898 |
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 | 831,489 | 403,055 | -428,434 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 29,301 | 1,149,658 | +1,120,357 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 51,791 | 93,735 | +41,944 |
| Other | 2,867 | 1,179 | -1,688 |
| Road transport | 2,898 | 0 | -2,898 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| London Gateway Port | 812,820 |
| London Stansted Airport | 500,153 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 226,800 |
| East Midlands Airport | 199,832 |
| Southampton | 185,900 |
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 Gateway Port | 9,444 | 803,376 | +793,932 |
| London Stansted Airport | 419,883 | 80,270 | -339,613 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 71,686 | 155,114 | +83,428 |
| East Midlands Airport | 109,909 | 89,923 | -19,986 |
| Southampton | 2,352 | 183,548 | +181,196 |
| Immingham Docks | 0 | 159,428 | +159,428 |
| ZLC | 133,116 | 25,503 | -107,613 |
| Manchester Airport | 29,533 | 50,140 | +20,607 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 40,193 | 27,280 | -12,913 |
| Glasgow Airport | 60,334 | 0 | -60,334 |
Quick facts
HS code: 82079078
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Tools for working with materials other than metal