Import/export HS code 820820: Knives for woodworking machines
Cutting blades designed for machines that process wood, like saws and planers
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 | 8,753,949 |
| Czechia | 3,726,699 |
| Germany | 2,149,291 |
| Italy | 1,007,999 |
| Canada | 802,367 |
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 | 4,674,825 | 4,079,124 | -595,701 |
| Czechia | 2,062,305 | 1,664,394 | -397,911 |
| Germany | 1,009,659 | 1,139,632 | +129,973 |
| Italy | 514,747 | 493,252 | -21,495 |
| Canada | 412,325 | 390,042 | -22,283 |
| Taiwan | 388,187 | 300,964 | -87,223 |
| Austria | 305,793 | 358,278 | +52,485 |
| Ireland | 156,881 | 327,355 | +170,474 |
| Switzerland | 210,412 | 241,722 | +31,310 |
| Australia | 113,106 | 305,162 | +192,056 |
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 | 9,314,963 |
| Czechia | 3,951,371 |
| Italy | 1,214,542 |
| Germany | 1,176,104 |
| Taiwan | 716,406 |
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 | 4,982,398 | 4,332,565 | -649,833 |
| Czechia | 2,148,316 | 1,803,055 | -345,261 |
| Italy | 610,287 | 604,255 | -6,032 |
| Germany | 535,388 | 640,716 | +105,328 |
| Taiwan | 410,681 | 305,725 | -104,956 |
| Switzerland | 344,608 | 347,280 | +2,672 |
| Austria | 243,441 | 394,394 | +150,953 |
| Australia | 328,575 | 305,162 | -23,413 |
| Canada | 147,370 | 245,778 | +98,408 |
| Sweden | 123,359 | 167,781 | +44,422 |
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 | 11 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 10 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 9 |
| West Yorkshire | 9 |
| Essex | 8 |
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 | 10 | 5 | -5 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 6 | 6 | +0 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 5 | 6 | +1 |
| West Yorkshire | 6 | 6 | +0 |
| Essex | 6 | 5 | -1 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 5 | 8 | +3 |
| Greater Manchester | 4 | 6 | +2 |
| Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear | 3 | 5 | +2 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 7 | 5 | -2 |
| Devon | 3 | 5 | +2 |
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) | 9,762,784 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 5,932,750 |
| Air transport | 4,775,135 |
| Other | 509,190 |
| Road transport | 26,322 |
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) | 4,787,086 | 4,975,698 | +188,612 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 3,330,349 | 2,602,401 | -727,948 |
| Air transport | 2,576,427 | 2,198,708 | -377,719 |
| Other | 164,969 | 344,221 | +179,252 |
| Road transport | 2,403 | 23,919 | +21,516 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Felixstowe | 3,738,841 |
| Southampton | 3,466,930 |
| Dover | 2,425,082 |
| Eurotunnel | 1,844,402 |
| Birmingham Airport | 1,229,803 |
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 | 2,847,459 | 891,382 | -1,956,077 |
| Southampton | 1,345,569 | 2,121,361 | +775,792 |
| Dover | 1,295,012 | 1,130,070 | -164,942 |
| Eurotunnel | 969,203 | 875,199 | -94,004 |
| Birmingham Airport | 484,933 | 744,870 | +259,937 |
| Thamesport | 506,623 | 546,347 | +39,724 |
| London Gateway Port | 190,418 | 818,002 | +627,584 |
| Grangemouth Docks | 390,489 | 446,276 | +55,787 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 484,036 | 330,377 | -153,659 |
| East Midlands Airport | 400,695 | 304,084 | -96,611 |
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 | 65 |
| Manufacture of fabricated metal products, except machinery and equipment | 19 |
| Manufacture of wood and of products of wood and cork, except furniture; manufacture of articles of straw and plaiting materials | 16 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 16 |
| Manufacture of machinery and equipment n.e.c. | 13 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2025-11 | 49 |
| 2025-10 | 42 |
| 2025-09 | 43 |
| 2025-08 | 38 |
| 2025-07 | 49 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| AXMINSTER TOOL CENTRE LTD | 116 |
| MAKITA MANUFACTURING EUROPE LIMITED | 102 |
| TREND TOOL TECHNOLOGY LTD | 92 |
| TOOLBANK LIMITED | 61 |
| OERTLI TOOLING UK LIMITED | 58 |
| WEST FRASER EUROPE LIMITED | 52 |
| KINGFISHER PLC | 52 |
| DART TOOL GROUP LTD | 50 |
| LEITZ TOOLING UK LIMITED | 48 |
| STEHLE UK LIMITED | 47 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 75 |
| 54m+ | 45 |
| 0-1m | 30 |
| 15m-54m | 20 |
| Other | 13 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Ireland | 2,400,369 |
| United States | 345,497 |
| Netherlands | 226,825 |
| Germany | 158,930 |
| Ghana | 50,544 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ireland | 1,142,389 | 1,257,980 | +115,591 |
| United States | 108,676 | 236,821 | +128,145 |
| Netherlands | 128,711 | 98,114 | -30,597 |
| Germany | 67,110 | 91,820 | +24,710 |
| Ghana | 16,525 | 34,019 | +17,494 |
| Jamaica | 0 | 35,104 | +35,104 |
| New Zealand | 32,989 | 0 | -32,989 |
| United Arab Emirates | 5,320 | 16,844 | +11,524 |
| France | 15,909 | 5,496 | -10,413 |
| Italy | 14,779 | 5,826 | -8,953 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Ireland | 681,036 |
| China | 27,060 |
| XI | 1,446 |
| XU | 906 |
| Germany | 905 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ireland | 369,965 | 311,071 | -58,894 |
| China | 13,120 | 13,940 | +820 |
| XI | 454 | 992 | +538 |
| XU | 611 | 295 | -316 |
| Germany | 269 | 636 | +367 |
| Denmark | 614 | 6 | -608 |
| Japan | 248 | 130 | -118 |
| Taiwan | 131 | 233 | +102 |
| Italy | 0 | 49 | +49 |
| Luxembourg | 9 | 10 | +1 |
Export volume by transport
What this shows: Export value by transport mode used to ship goods from the UK.
Top 5 values
| Transport | £ |
|---|---|
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 1,361,773 |
| Air transport | 1,259,761 |
| Other | 712,783 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 203,511 |
| Road transport | 15,052 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 710,530 | 651,243 | -59,287 |
| Air transport | 487,565 | 772,196 | +284,631 |
| Other | 385,421 | 327,362 | -58,059 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 78,030 | 125,481 | +47,451 |
| Road transport | 13,890 | 1,162 | -12,728 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| 000 | 712,783 |
| Holyhead | 529,222 |
| East Midlands Airport | 477,508 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 331,996 |
| Fishguard | 329,468 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| 000 | 385,421 | 327,362 | -58,059 |
| Holyhead | 431,579 | 97,643 | -333,936 |
| East Midlands Airport | 186,076 | 291,432 | +105,356 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 150,267 | 181,729 | +31,462 |
| Fishguard | 19,076 | 310,392 | +291,316 |
| ZLC | 92,573 | 200,433 | +107,860 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 135,765 | 91,100 | -44,665 |
| London Stansted Airport | 59,997 | 97,864 | +37,867 |
| Liverpool Docks | 89,232 | 47,249 | -41,983 |
| London Gateway Port | 31,786 | 78,549 | +46,763 |
Quick facts
HS code: 820820
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Cutting blades designed for machines that process wood, like saws and planers