Import/export HS code 90172010: Various drawing tools
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* 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 | 1,572,624 |
| Germany | 373,499 |
| United States | 303,192 |
| India | 286,672 |
| Netherlands | 171,767 |
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 | 869,438 | 703,186 | -166,252 |
| Germany | 144,592 | 228,907 | +84,315 |
| United States | 165,048 | 138,144 | -26,904 |
| India | 113,721 | 172,951 | +59,230 |
| Netherlands | 92,019 | 79,748 | -12,271 |
| Poland | 29,943 | 16,036 | -13,907 |
| Italy | 23,699 | 21,186 | -2,513 |
| France | 28,467 | 8,988 | -19,479 |
| Taiwan | 29,631 | 5,196 | -24,435 |
| Canada | 6,083 | 25,896 | +19,813 |
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 | 1,980,149 |
| United States | 426,843 |
| India | 286,672 |
| Germany | 69,864 |
| Italy | 47,254 |
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 | 1,095,405 | 884,744 | -210,661 |
| United States | 191,627 | 235,216 | +43,589 |
| India | 113,721 | 172,951 | +59,230 |
| Germany | 41,661 | 28,203 | -13,458 |
| Italy | 24,394 | 22,860 | -1,534 |
| Poland | 24,270 | 15,973 | -8,297 |
| Taiwan | 29,631 | 5,196 | -24,435 |
| Canada | 6,083 | 25,896 | +19,813 |
| United Kingdom | 9,910 | 16,617 | +6,707 |
| Switzerland | 24,817 | 0 | -24,817 |
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 | 7 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 6 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 6 |
| West Midlands | 6 |
| Greater Manchester | 5 |
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 | 4 | 5 | +1 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 5 | 4 | -1 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 2 | 5 | +3 |
| West Midlands | 6 | 4 | -2 |
| Greater Manchester | 5 | 4 | -1 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 3 | 4 | +1 |
| Inner London - West | 3 | 2 | -1 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| East Yorkshire and Northern Lincolnshire | 2 | 3 | +1 |
| Essex | 2 | 3 | +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) | 1,740,444 |
| Air transport | 622,992 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 576,090 |
| Other | 91,149 |
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) | 910,257 | 830,187 | -80,070 |
| Air transport | 309,176 | 313,816 | +4,640 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 304,935 | 271,155 | -33,780 |
| Other | 78,373 | 12,776 | -65,597 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Felixstowe | 921,967 |
| Dover | 263,332 |
| Southampton | 245,336 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 197,725 |
| London Stansted Airport | 176,759 |
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 | 573,889 | 348,078 | -225,811 |
| Dover | 127,513 | 135,819 | +8,306 |
| Southampton | 103,626 | 141,710 | +38,084 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 87,245 | 110,480 | +23,235 |
| London Stansted Airport | 85,431 | 91,328 | +5,897 |
| London Gateway Port | 18,656 | 156,450 | +137,794 |
| London | 115,352 | 49,326 | -66,026 |
| Eurotunnel | 57,230 | 94,650 | +37,420 |
| Birmingham Airport | 75,561 | 61,575 | -13,986 |
| Grangemouth Docks | 77,839 | 33,241 | -44,598 |
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 | 32 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 22 |
| Manufacture of fabricated metal products, except machinery and equipment | 4 |
| Architectural and engineering activities; technical testing and analysis | 2 |
| Financial service activities, except insurance and pension funding | 2 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2025-11 | 8 |
| 2025-10 | 15 |
| 2025-09 | 16 |
| 2025-08 | 10 |
| 2025-07 | 9 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| IG DESIGN GROUP UK LIMITED | 71 |
| ASDA STORES LIMITED | 55 |
| DRAPER TOOLS LIMITED | 53 |
| CROMWELL GROUP (HOLDINGS) LIMITED | 41 |
| AXMINSTER TOOL CENTRE LTD | 41 |
| TALLON INTERNATIONAL LIMITED | 34 |
| STAEDTLER (U.K.) LIMITED | 33 |
| RS COMPONENTS LIMITED | 27 |
| ACCO UK LIMITED | 26 |
| TOOLSTATION 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 | 32 |
| 54m+ | 30 |
| 15m-54m | 10 |
| 0-1m | 7 |
| Other | 3 |
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 | 156,948 |
| United States | 133,285 |
| Australia | 58,056 |
| Canada | 52,030 |
| France | 51,313 |
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 | 84,047 | 72,901 | -11,146 |
| United States | 46,035 | 87,250 | +41,215 |
| Australia | 0 | 58,056 | +58,056 |
| Canada | 21,825 | 30,205 | +8,380 |
| France | 42,309 | 9,004 | -33,305 |
| South Africa | 35,447 | 13,673 | -21,774 |
| Ireland | 23,109 | 15,351 | -7,758 |
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 0 | 38,402 | +38,402 |
| United Arab Emirates | 31,113 | 671 | -30,442 |
| India | 26,385 | 0 | -26,385 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| XU | 452 |
| China | 348 |
| United States | 157 |
| India | 82 |
| Taiwan | 47 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| XU | 318 | 134 | -184 |
| China | 290 | 58 | -232 |
| United States | 65 | 92 | +27 |
| India | 43 | 39 | -4 |
| Taiwan | 0 | 47 | +47 |
| Austria | 6 | 3 | -3 |
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 | 364,373 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 225,404 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 158,837 |
| Road transport | 7,638 |
| Other | 1,095 |
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 | 155,145 | 209,228 | +54,083 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 153,950 | 71,454 | -82,496 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 48,677 | 110,160 | +61,483 |
| Road transport | 7,638 | 0 | -7,638 |
| Other | 722 | 373 | -349 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 172,516 |
| ZLC | 163,595 |
| London Gateway Port | 123,652 |
| London Stansted Airport | 77,003 |
| East Midlands Airport | 42,366 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 117,842 | 54,674 | -63,168 |
| ZLC | 39,921 | 123,674 | +83,753 |
| London Gateway Port | 44,468 | 79,184 | +34,716 |
| London Stansted Airport | 45,003 | 32,000 | -13,003 |
| East Midlands Airport | 26,920 | 15,446 | -11,474 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 24,554 | 6,957 | -17,597 |
| Manchester Airport | 0 | 30,205 | +30,205 |
| Southampton | 0 | 27,925 | +27,925 |
| Birmingham Airport | 26,385 | 0 | -26,385 |
| Holyhead | 17,596 | 6,672 | -10,924 |
Quick facts
HS code: 90172010
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Tools used for drawing or sketching, such as rulers, compasses, and drawing sets