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 | 1,602,084 |
| Germany | 389,931 |
| United States | 298,629 |
| India | 270,229 |
| Netherlands | 174,937 |
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 | 875,834 | 726,250 | -149,584 |
| Germany | 145,549 | 244,382 | +98,833 |
| United States | 165,929 | 132,700 | -33,229 |
| India | 80,496 | 189,733 | +109,237 |
| Netherlands | 121,856 | 53,081 | -68,775 |
| Poland | 29,943 | 19,913 | -10,030 |
| Italy | 30,688 | 14,188 | -16,500 |
| France | 30,820 | 12,274 | -18,546 |
| Canada | 6,083 | 25,896 | +19,813 |
| Ireland | 26,914 | 4,665 | -22,249 |
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 | 2,017,667 |
| United States | 440,377 |
| India | 270,229 |
| Germany | 70,111 |
| 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 | 1,134,586 | 883,081 | -251,505 |
| United States | 192,508 | 247,869 | +55,361 |
| India | 80,496 | 189,733 | +109,237 |
| Germany | 42,036 | 28,075 | -13,961 |
| Italy | 31,392 | 15,862 | -15,530 |
| Poland | 24,270 | 19,850 | -4,420 |
| Canada | 6,083 | 25,896 | +19,813 |
| Taiwan | 25,332 | 5,196 | -20,136 |
| Switzerland | 24,817 | 0 | -24,817 |
| Turkey | 7,698 | 9,534 | +1,836 |
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 |
| 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 | 5 | 5 | +0 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 5 | 4 | -1 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 3 | 4 | +1 |
| West Midlands | 6 | 4 | -2 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 3 | 4 | +1 |
| Greater Manchester | 4 | 4 | +0 |
| 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) | 1,740,854 |
| Air transport | 628,334 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 596,976 |
| Other | 83,059 |
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) | 914,046 | 826,808 | -87,238 |
| Air transport | 320,066 | 308,268 | -11,798 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 308,988 | 287,988 | -21,000 |
| Other | 70,538 | 12,521 | -58,017 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Felixstowe | 885,867 |
| Dover | 283,230 |
| Southampton | 277,466 |
| London Gateway Port | 186,954 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 181,724 |
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 | 543,309 | 342,558 | -200,751 |
| Dover | 126,673 | 156,557 | +29,884 |
| Southampton | 113,985 | 163,481 | +49,496 |
| London Gateway Port | 18,656 | 168,298 | +149,642 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 86,713 | 95,011 | +8,298 |
| London Stansted Airport | 94,450 | 86,608 | -7,842 |
| London | 127,775 | 38,337 | -89,438 |
| Birmingham Airport | 77,964 | 76,216 | -1,748 |
| Eurotunnel | 59,465 | 92,473 | +33,008 |
| Grangemouth Docks | 71,125 | 30,653 | -40,472 |
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 | 21 |
| Manufacture of fabricated metal products, except machinery and equipment | 4 |
| Financial service activities, except insurance and pension funding | 2 |
| Manufacture of other transport equipment | 2 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 12 |
| 2025-11 | 8 |
| 2025-10 | 15 |
| 2025-09 | 16 |
| 2025-08 | 10 |
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 | 72 |
| ASDA STORES LIMITED | 55 |
| DRAPER TOOLS LIMITED | 53 |
| CROMWELL GROUP (HOLDINGS) LIMITED | 41 |
| AXMINSTER TOOL CENTRE LTD | 41 |
| STAEDTLER (U.K.) LIMITED | 34 |
| TALLON INTERNATIONAL LIMITED | 34 |
| RS COMPONENTS LIMITED | 28 |
| 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 | 31 |
| 54m+ | 30 |
| 15m-54m | 10 |
| 0-1m | 6 |
| Other | 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Germany | 135,252 |
| 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 | 81,789 | 53,463 | -28,326 |
| United States | 46,035 | 87,250 | +41,215 |
| Australia | 0 | 58,056 | +58,056 |
| Canada | 21,825 | 30,205 | +8,380 |
| France | 44,172 | 7,141 | -37,031 |
| South Africa | 31,814 | 11,868 | -19,946 |
| Ireland | 24,130 | 17,836 | -6,294 |
| 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| China | 341 |
| United States | 157 |
| India | 82 |
| Taiwan | 47 |
| Austria | 9 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| China | 295 | 46 | -249 |
| 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 | 369,929 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 204,662 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 150,033 |
| Road transport | 7,638 |
| Other | 1,088 |
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 | 174,563 | 195,366 | +20,803 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 143,414 | 61,248 | -82,166 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 41,678 | 108,355 | +66,677 |
| Road transport | 7,638 | 0 | -7,638 |
| Other | 850 | 238 | -612 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| ZLC | 166,154 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 150,820 |
| London Gateway Port | 114,848 |
| 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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| ZLC | 59,339 | 106,815 | +47,476 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 106,413 | 44,407 | -62,006 |
| London Gateway Port | 37,469 | 77,379 | +39,910 |
| London Stansted Airport | 45,003 | 32,000 | -13,003 |
| East Midlands Airport | 26,920 | 15,446 | -11,474 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 24,554 | 9,954 | -14,600 |
| Manchester Airport | 0 | 30,205 | +30,205 |
| Southampton | 0 | 27,925 | +27,925 |
| Birmingham Airport | 26,385 | 0 | -26,385 |
| Holyhead | 17,596 | 7,626 | -9,970 |
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