Import/export HS code 82090020: Indexable inserts for tools
Replaceable cutting inserts made of cermets, used in tools for precision cutting
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Netherlands | 59,699,570 |
| Germany | 35,297,544 |
| Belgium | 30,699,052 |
| United States | 1,314,540 |
| China | 1,057,630 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Netherlands | 31,757,636 | 27,941,934 | -3,815,702 |
| Germany | 16,253,957 | 19,043,587 | +2,789,630 |
| Belgium | 16,490,207 | 14,208,845 | -2,281,362 |
| United States | 758,794 | 555,746 | -203,048 |
| China | 527,406 | 530,224 | +2,818 |
| Japan | 343,257 | 578,590 | +235,333 |
| South Korea | 536,625 | 370,023 | -166,602 |
| France | 504,835 | 248,782 | -256,053 |
| Austria | 332,793 | 383,252 | +50,459 |
| Israel | 238,854 | 196,021 | -42,833 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Sweden | 21,887,274 |
| Israel | 21,126,718 |
| Germany | 19,703,474 |
| Japan | 16,690,237 |
| Austria | 11,410,693 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sweden | 11,395,069 | 10,492,205 | -902,864 |
| Israel | 11,738,238 | 9,388,480 | -2,349,758 |
| Germany | 9,792,956 | 9,910,518 | +117,562 |
| Japan | 8,467,568 | 8,222,669 | -244,899 |
| Austria | 5,317,443 | 6,093,250 | +775,807 |
| India | 5,565,421 | 4,897,004 | -668,417 |
| United States | 4,741,141 | 5,595,063 | +853,922 |
| South Korea | 5,318,733 | 4,480,340 | -838,393 |
| Luxembourg | 1,159,877 | 1,180,397 | +20,520 |
| Czechia | 900,331 | 932,018 | +31,687 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| West Midlands | 19 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 15 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 12 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 11 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Midlands | 17 | 18 | +1 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 13 | 8 | -5 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 4 | 9 | +5 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 6 | 8 | +2 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 8 | 8 | +0 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 5 | 8 | +3 |
| West Yorkshire | 6 | 8 | +2 |
| North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset | 5 | 5 | +0 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 7 | 3 | -4 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 4 | 7 | +3 |
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 | 128,231,260 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 2,417,252 |
| Other | 1,795,438 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 665,282 |
| Road transport | 3,955 |
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 | 65,570,842 | 62,660,418 | -2,910,424 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,538,868 | 878,384 | -660,484 |
| Other | 975,952 | 819,486 | -156,466 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 350,360 | 314,922 | -35,438 |
| Road transport | 0 | 3,955 | +3,955 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| East Midlands Airport | 119,832,563 |
| Birmingham Airport | 4,475,592 |
| London Stansted Airport | 2,505,229 |
| 000 | 1,795,438 |
| London Gateway Port | 1,232,647 |
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 | 61,319,364 | 58,513,199 | -2,806,165 |
| Birmingham Airport | 2,456,982 | 2,018,610 | -438,372 |
| London Stansted Airport | 1,104,821 | 1,400,408 | +295,587 |
| 000 | 975,952 | 819,486 | -156,466 |
| London Gateway Port | 788,510 | 444,137 | -344,373 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 566,121 | 566,564 | +443 |
| Thamesport | 623,494 | 259,371 | -364,123 |
| Dover | 210,932 | 169,659 | -41,273 |
| Eurotunnel | 167,851 | 131,573 | -36,278 |
| Glasgow Airport | 92,886 | 77,265 | -15,621 |
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 | 53 |
| Manufacture of fabricated metal products, except machinery and equipment | 39 |
| Manufacture of machinery and equipment n.e.c. | 31 |
| Other manufacturing | 16 |
| Office administrative, office support and other business support activities | 11 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2025-11 | 56 |
| 2025-10 | 64 |
| 2025-09 | 47 |
| 2025-08 | 58 |
| 2025-07 | 56 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| SUMITOMO ELECTRIC HARDMETAL LIMITED | 119 |
| ISCAR TOOLS LIMITED | 96 |
| KYOCERA UNIMERCO TOOLING LIMITED | 81 |
| EUROPA TOOL COMPANY LIMITED | 58 |
| CUTWEL LIMITED | 54 |
| CARILLON INDUSTRIAL SERVICES LIMITED | 53 |
| KENNAMETAL UK LIMITED | 53 |
| SANDVIK LIMITED | 51 |
| M.A. FORD EUROPE LIMITED | 49 |
| DORMER PRAMET 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 | 82 |
| 54m+ | 71 |
| 0-1m | 23 |
| 15m-54m | 17 |
| Other | 9 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Germany | 1,447,024 |
| United States | 1,123,297 |
| Ireland | 923,128 |
| Netherlands | 505,288 |
| Poland | 400,557 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Germany | 816,888 | 630,136 | -186,752 |
| United States | 532,190 | 591,107 | +58,917 |
| Ireland | 417,748 | 505,380 | +87,632 |
| Netherlands | 242,835 | 262,453 | +19,618 |
| Poland | 172,678 | 227,879 | +55,201 |
| Belgium | 137,826 | 169,309 | +31,483 |
| India | 226,519 | 51,700 | -174,819 |
| Singapore | 157,906 | 66,694 | -91,212 |
| Spain | 129,485 | 72,533 | -56,952 |
| United Arab Emirates | 114,203 | 73,500 | -40,703 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Sweden | 184,475 |
| Netherlands | 33,928 |
| South Korea | 21,085 |
| XU | 11,883 |
| Italy | 8,297 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sweden | 44,647 | 139,828 | +95,181 |
| Netherlands | 14,601 | 19,327 | +4,726 |
| South Korea | 9,755 | 11,330 | +1,575 |
| XU | 6,397 | 5,486 | -911 |
| Italy | 8,297 | 0 | -8,297 |
| XI | 0 | 2,460 | +2,460 |
| Costa Rica | 1,009 | 0 | -1,009 |
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 | 5,470,921 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 1,674,078 |
| Other | 263,137 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 177,170 |
| Road transport | 44,121 |
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 | 3,049,457 | 2,421,464 | -627,993 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 747,690 | 926,388 | +178,698 |
| Other | 84,706 | 178,431 | +93,725 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 137,241 | 39,929 | -97,312 |
| Road transport | 44,121 | 0 | -44,121 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| East Midlands Airport | 4,039,567 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 950,187 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 629,998 |
| Dover | 503,052 |
| ZLC | 427,730 |
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 | 2,251,282 | 1,788,285 | -462,997 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 437,791 | 512,396 | +74,605 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 389,467 | 240,531 | -148,936 |
| Dover | 193,956 | 309,096 | +115,140 |
| ZLC | 231,247 | 196,483 | -34,764 |
| London Stansted Airport | 191,962 | 136,655 | -55,307 |
| 000 | 84,706 | 178,431 | +93,725 |
| Holyhead | 108,821 | 83,368 | -25,453 |
| Aberdeen Docks | 83,925 | 0 | -83,925 |
| Liverpool Docks | 30,845 | 17,902 | -12,943 |
Quick facts
HS code: 82090020
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Replaceable cutting inserts made of cermets, used in tools for precision cutting