Import/export HS code 90172039: Marking tools
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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 | 6,414,426 |
| Germany | 2,237,694 |
| India | 976,676 |
| United States | 507,361 |
| Netherlands | 457,254 |
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 | 3,208,498 | 3,205,928 | -2,570 |
| Germany | 1,290,089 | 947,605 | -342,484 |
| India | 543,904 | 432,772 | -111,132 |
| United States | 292,744 | 214,617 | -78,127 |
| Netherlands | 225,744 | 231,510 | +5,766 |
| Belgium | 213,963 | 119,878 | -94,085 |
| France | 101,612 | 93,679 | -7,933 |
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 107,343 | 58,110 | -49,233 |
| Switzerland | 80,914 | 17,634 | -63,280 |
| Ireland | 41,149 | 48,084 | +6,935 |
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 | 7,447,588 |
| United States | 1,323,774 |
| Germany | 1,134,087 |
| India | 946,591 |
| Thailand | 203,243 |
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 | 3,806,952 | 3,640,636 | -166,316 |
| United States | 856,612 | 467,162 | -389,450 |
| Germany | 603,200 | 530,887 | -72,313 |
| India | 548,185 | 398,406 | -149,779 |
| Thailand | 91,967 | 111,276 | +19,309 |
| France | 101,608 | 94,848 | -6,760 |
| Slovakia | 32,101 | 78,286 | +46,185 |
| Viet Nam | 2,234 | 74,940 | +72,706 |
| Taiwan | 34,396 | 14,048 | -20,348 |
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 8,648 | 21,727 | +13,079 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| West Midlands | 8 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 7 |
| Inner London - West | 7 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 7 |
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Midlands | 7 | 6 | -1 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 7 | 3 | -4 |
| Inner London - West | 4 | 6 | +2 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 6 | 7 | +1 |
| Greater Manchester | 4 | 3 | -1 |
| Gloucestershire and Wiltshire | 2 | 3 | +1 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 3 | 2 | -1 |
| Kent | 3 | 3 | +0 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 1 | 2 | +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) | 7,801,950 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 1,980,962 |
| Air transport | 1,806,498 |
| Other | 93,345 |
| Road transport | 17,887 |
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) | 3,843,250 | 3,958,700 | +115,450 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 1,132,193 | 848,769 | -283,424 |
| Air transport | 1,148,037 | 658,461 | -489,576 |
| Other | 49,807 | 43,538 | -6,269 |
| Road transport | 17,887 | 0 | -17,887 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Felixstowe | 4,370,538 |
| Southampton | 1,748,253 |
| London Gateway Port | 1,403,813 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 523,116 |
| London | 521,389 |
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 | 2,516,238 | 1,854,300 | -661,938 |
| Southampton | 857,677 | 890,576 | +32,899 |
| London Gateway Port | 365,926 | 1,037,887 | +671,961 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 386,054 | 137,062 | -248,992 |
| London | 303,867 | 217,522 | -86,345 |
| Immingham Docks | 455,632 | 65,088 | -390,544 |
| East Midlands Airport | 238,339 | 219,319 | -19,020 |
| Hull | 0 | 410,222 | +410,222 |
| Leeds Bradford Airport | 235,252 | 169,549 | -65,703 |
| Dover | 197,149 | 90,564 | -106,585 |
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 | 37 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 22 |
| Manufacture of fabricated metal products, except machinery and equipment | 7 |
| Financial service activities, except insurance and pension funding | 5 |
| Activities of head offices; management consultancy activities | 4 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 23 |
| 2025-11 | 19 |
| 2025-10 | 29 |
| 2025-09 | 18 |
| 2025-08 | 18 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| AXMINSTER TOOL CENTRE LTD | 69 |
| TOOLBANK LIMITED | 68 |
| LINEAR TOOLS LIMITED | 62 |
| OX PRODUCTS GROUP UK LIMITED | 62 |
| NEILL TOOLS LIMITED | 58 |
| TOOLSTREAM LIMITED | 56 |
| ROLSON TOOLS LIMITED | 49 |
| SNAP-ON U.K. HOLDINGS LIMITED | 48 |
| FARO TECHNOLOGIES UK LIMITED | 48 |
| HELIX TRADING LIMITED | 45 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 54m+ | 36 |
| 1m-15m | 34 |
| 15m-54m | 12 |
| 0-1m | 8 |
| Other | 6 |
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 | 961,904 |
| Ireland | 557,591 |
| United Arab Emirates | 374,752 |
| Australia | 372,701 |
| South Africa | 195,888 |
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 | 483,990 | 477,914 | -6,076 |
| Ireland | 224,834 | 332,757 | +107,923 |
| United Arab Emirates | 254,259 | 120,493 | -133,766 |
| Australia | 317,369 | 55,332 | -262,037 |
| South Africa | 117,741 | 78,147 | -39,594 |
| United States | 66,126 | 63,802 | -2,324 |
| Kenya | 43,817 | 76,465 | +32,648 |
| Netherlands | 48,219 | 47,091 | -1,128 |
| Belgium | 27,928 | 35,090 | +7,162 |
| Italy | 7,834 | 55,108 | +47,274 |
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 | 10,971 |
| Ireland | 2,143 |
| Taiwan | 1,349 |
| India | 828 |
| Indonesia | 98 |
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 | 5,275 | 5,696 | +421 |
| Ireland | 1,804 | 339 | -1,465 |
| Taiwan | 797 | 552 | -245 |
| India | 514 | 314 | -200 |
| Indonesia | 82 | 16 | -66 |
| Viet Nam | 0 | 23 | +23 |
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) | 1,243,968 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,230,634 |
| Air transport | 920,672 |
| Other | 16,484 |
| Road transport | 12,954 |
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) | 568,365 | 675,603 | +107,238 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 825,491 | 405,143 | -420,348 |
| Air transport | 449,344 | 471,328 | +21,984 |
| Other | 8,550 | 7,934 | -616 |
| Road transport | 12,954 | 0 | -12,954 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| London Gateway Port | 1,041,323 |
| East Midlands Airport | 721,114 |
| Dover | 461,186 |
| Holyhead | 443,617 |
| Southampton | 107,496 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| London Gateway Port | 703,547 | 337,776 | -365,771 |
| East Midlands Airport | 369,689 | 351,425 | -18,264 |
| Dover | 235,163 | 226,023 | -9,140 |
| Holyhead | 194,757 | 248,860 | +54,103 |
| Southampton | 53,504 | 53,992 | +488 |
| Felixstowe | 94,227 | 13,220 | -81,007 |
| ZLC | 51,152 | 38,858 | -12,294 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 44,124 | 45,408 | +1,284 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 23,068 | 62,953 | +39,885 |
| London | 29,255 | 39,522 | +10,267 |
Quick facts
HS code: 90172039
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Tools used for marking measurements or outlines, like marking gauges or scribers