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 | 9,047,072 |
| Czechia | 3,728,467 |
| Germany | 2,164,739 |
| Italy | 1,001,726 |
| Canada | 860,059 |
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 | 4,975,946 | 4,071,126 | -904,820 |
| Czechia | 2,022,346 | 1,706,121 | -316,225 |
| Germany | 1,020,400 | 1,144,339 | +123,939 |
| Italy | 494,794 | 506,932 | +12,138 |
| Canada | 409,637 | 450,422 | +40,785 |
| Austria | 327,992 | 352,142 | +24,150 |
| Taiwan | 334,318 | 330,394 | -3,924 |
| Ireland | 156,977 | 317,205 | +160,228 |
| Switzerland | 217,928 | 223,397 | +5,469 |
| Australia | 107,903 | 293,498 | +185,595 |
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 | 9,618,882 |
| Czechia | 3,954,259 |
| Italy | 1,216,094 |
| Germany | 1,207,734 |
| Austria | 706,957 |
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 | 5,281,985 | 4,336,897 | -945,088 |
| Czechia | 2,108,357 | 1,845,902 | -262,455 |
| Italy | 587,013 | 629,081 | +42,068 |
| Germany | 565,140 | 642,594 | +77,454 |
| Austria | 255,647 | 451,310 | +195,663 |
| Taiwan | 356,812 | 335,155 | -21,657 |
| Switzerland | 355,974 | 325,541 | -30,433 |
| Australia | 323,372 | 293,498 | -29,874 |
| Canada | 148,770 | 243,086 | +94,316 |
| Sweden | 127,294 | 164,577 | +37,283 |
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 | 10 |
| West Yorkshire | 10 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 9 |
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 | 7 | 7 | +0 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 6 | 7 | +1 |
| West Yorkshire | 4 | 7 | +3 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 5 | 9 | +4 |
| Essex | 7 | 5 | -2 |
| Greater Manchester | 4 | 6 | +2 |
| Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear | 3 | 6 | +3 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 7 | 5 | -2 |
| Kent | 6 | 5 | -1 |
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) | 9,994,778 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 5,936,510 |
| Air transport | 4,894,178 |
| Other | 499,101 |
| Road transport | 27,410 |
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) | 5,080,053 | 4,914,725 | -165,328 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 3,331,927 | 2,604,583 | -727,344 |
| Air transport | 2,531,571 | 2,362,607 | -168,964 |
| Other | 165,073 | 334,028 | +168,955 |
| Road transport | 4,112 | 23,298 | +19,186 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Felixstowe | 3,549,804 |
| Southampton | 3,430,082 |
| Dover | 2,408,384 |
| Eurotunnel | 1,825,787 |
| London Gateway Port | 1,495,289 |
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 | 2,977,409 | 572,395 | -2,405,014 |
| Southampton | 1,511,927 | 1,918,155 | +406,228 |
| Dover | 1,283,565 | 1,124,819 | -158,746 |
| Eurotunnel | 1,001,657 | 824,130 | -177,527 |
| London Gateway Port | 180,495 | 1,314,794 | +1,134,299 |
| Birmingham Airport | 513,537 | 813,107 | +299,570 |
| Thamesport | 504,741 | 539,518 | +34,777 |
| Grangemouth Docks | 361,439 | 454,681 | +93,242 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 453,190 | 352,889 | -100,301 |
| East Midlands Airport | 374,273 | 308,085 | -66,188 |
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 | 66 |
| Manufacture of fabricated metal products, except machinery and equipment | 20 |
| 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. | 14 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 39 |
| 2025-11 | 49 |
| 2025-10 | 42 |
| 2025-09 | 43 |
| 2025-08 | 38 |
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 | 62 |
| OERTLI TOOLING UK LIMITED | 59 |
| WEST FRASER EUROPE LIMITED | 53 |
| KINGFISHER PLC | 52 |
| DART TOOL GROUP LTD | 51 |
| LEITZ TOOLING UK LIMITED | 49 |
| STEHLE UK LIMITED | 48 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 76 |
| 54m+ | 46 |
| 0-1m | 31 |
| 15m-54m | 21 |
| 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 | 2,358,307 |
| United States | 348,802 |
| Netherlands | 220,735 |
| Germany | 168,764 |
| 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 | 1,139,983 | 1,218,324 | +78,341 |
| United States | 111,302 | 237,500 | +126,198 |
| Netherlands | 134,547 | 86,188 | -48,359 |
| Germany | 69,590 | 99,174 | +29,584 |
| Ghana | 20,859 | 29,685 | +8,826 |
| New Zealand | 32,989 | 4,528 | -28,461 |
| Jamaica | 0 | 35,104 | +35,104 |
| United Arab Emirates | 5,320 | 16,844 | +11,524 |
| Italy | 14,779 | 5,826 | -8,953 |
| France | 14,889 | 5,496 | -9,393 |
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 | 689,557 |
| China | 26,146 |
| XI | 1,746 |
| Germany | 926 |
| Denmark | 620 |
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 | 369,035 | 320,522 | -48,513 |
| China | 13,551 | 12,595 | -956 |
| XI | 962 | 784 | -178 |
| Germany | 324 | 602 | +278 |
| Denmark | 620 | 0 | -620 |
| Japan | 248 | 159 | -89 |
| Taiwan | 201 | 163 | -38 |
| Italy | 0 | 49 | +49 |
| Luxembourg | 14 | 5 | -9 |
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) | 1,302,219 |
| Air transport | 1,291,680 |
| Other | 721,891 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 202,540 |
| 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) | 698,649 | 603,570 | -95,079 |
| Air transport | 519,284 | 772,396 | +253,112 |
| Other | 385,465 | 336,426 | -49,039 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 78,237 | 124,303 | +46,066 |
| 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 | 721,891 |
| East Midlands Airport | 470,323 |
| Holyhead | 467,680 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 336,524 |
| 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 | 385,465 | 336,426 | -49,039 |
| East Midlands Airport | 181,176 | 289,147 | +107,971 |
| Holyhead | 367,067 | 100,613 | -266,454 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 161,121 | 175,403 | +14,282 |
| Fishguard | 52,991 | 276,477 | +223,486 |
| ZLC | 118,338 | 193,964 | +75,626 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 133,839 | 87,947 | -45,892 |
| London Stansted Airport | 59,997 | 113,144 | +53,147 |
| Liverpool Docks | 118,637 | 27,425 | -91,212 |
| 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