Hectic (europe) Ltd
- Active
- Small
- 10 years
- 23 employees
- £1,696,209 (cur assets)
- 1m-15m
- Regular importer
- Regular exporter
- Virtual address
- 3 directors
- 2 owners
- Portsmouth
Company status
Company size
Two conditions of three:
1.Turnover < £10.2 million
2.Balance sheet total < £5.1 million
3.Average number of employees < 50
Two conditions of three:
1.Turnover < £10.2 million
2.Balance sheet total < £5.1 million
3.Average number of employees < 50
Company incorporated on April 13, 2016
Average employees reported at December 31, 2025
Current assets reported at December 31, 2025
Estimated revenue range
Top import category is Various types of hats and headgear, Peaked caps, Various types of headgear not specified, Knitted or crocheted T-shirts made of cotton, Men's or boys' cotton sweaters, 44.0 months imported, the last import operation was made on April 01, 2026
Top export category is Peaked caps, Various men's and boys' clothing made of synthetic fibers, Lithium-ion batteries, Men's or boys' cotton shirts, Wooden shop furniture, 8.0 months exported, the last export operation was made on March 01, 2026
23 companies registered at the address, more than 9
3 directors
2 owners. It is not exhaustive, as only owners with more than twenty five percent of shares are published.
Company is located in Portsmouth
Field of Operation
Non-specialised wholesale trade
46900
46890 companies
SIC CODE 46900. Standard Industrial Classification (SIC) codes are used to classify the business activities of companies.
Other service activities n.e.c.
96090
155742 companies
SIC CODE 96090. Standard Industrial Classification (SIC) codes are used to classify the business activities of companies.
Website
Summary
Hectic Europe Ltd, based in Chichester, UK, is a small, active company established nine years ago. With 28 employees and £1,638,908 in assets, it operates from a real address and is overseen by four directors and two owners. The company regularly imports headgear and accessories—spanning 30 months of activity—with the latest import occurring in February 2025. It also exports clothing and accessories made by knitting or crocheting, though this activity is more recent, with just three months of export activity recorded as of July 2024.
The company describes itself as an EMEA brand incubator, offering bespoke services to both emerging and established brands looking to accelerate their business within wholesale distribution channels, DTC eCommerce, retail, and marketplaces. It handles brands like Arcade Belts, Ciele Athletics, and YETI, and has a track record of establishing market-leading brands in Europe. Its website highlights a focus on incubating brands responsibly, delivering socially responsible business solutions, and driving climate action.
However, a closer look at the financials reveals a concerning trend. Cash reserves have plummeted by 60%, dropping to £240,000, and current assets have fallen by 21% to £1,600,000. Trade debtors have increased significantly, rising by 35% to £450,000, suggesting potential issues with customer payments. Borrowings have also jumped, increasing by 2,400% to £29,000. While creditors decreased by 62%, it’s not enough to offset the other negative trends. The company’s small size—meeting two of three criteria for being a small company—does offer some agility, but the significant decline in equity raises questions about its financial health. As a small company, it’s exempt from an audit, so the figures are unaudited.
It seems Hectic Europe Ltd is facing some challenges despite its established brand incubator model. Whether it can successfully navigate these pressures and continue to support emerging brands remains to be seen.
Registered in England/Wales under the registration number 10121389, with a registered address at PO3 5GR, England, Portsmouth, Unit 7, Sonar Portsmouth, Limberline Road.
WARNING: The numbers have been rounded for simplicity and may be inaccurate.Please, refer to the latest financial report for verification.
Ports, countries, transport, and price/kg were calculated by CorpSignals; non-official data, may contain errors.
Owners & PSC
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Individual
- 10 years
- 15
- 25%+
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Resident of United Kingdom
Started on 2016-04-13
Also participates in 15 other companies.
Ownership of voting rights - More than 25% but not more than 50%, Ownership of shares – More than 25% but not more than 50%
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Individual
- 10 years
- 3
- 25%+
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Resident of United Kingdom
Started on 2016-04-13
Also participates in 3 other companies.
Ownership of voting rights - More than 25% but not more than 50%, Ownership of shares – More than 25% but not more than 50%
Managers
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Individual
- 8 years
- 1
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Resident of United Kingdom
Started on 2018-02-28
Also participates in 1 other companies.
Company director
Company director
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Individual
- 10 years
- 23
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Resident of United Kingdom
Started on 2016-04-13
Also participates in 23 other companies.
Director
Director
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Individual
- 10 years
- 7
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Resident of United Kingdom
Started on 2016-04-13
Also participates in 7 other companies.
Director
Director
Last reports
Download the last financial report
The latest financial report submitted eleven days ago.
Download the last confirmation report
May contain a full shareholders list.
The latest confirmation statement submitted two months ago.
The latest confirmation statement submitted two months ago.
* may contain a full shareholder list
Last news
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Total exemption full accounts made up to 2025-12-31Download 14 pages pdf report
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Change of details for Mr Peter William Caldwell as a person with significant control on 2026-05-01Download 2 pages pdf report
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Change of details for Mr Peter William Caldwell as a person with significant control on 2026-04-01Download 2 pages pdf report
Importer profile by HS codes
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Import HS codes in detail
4823
4823-Cut paper and paperboard products
Paper, paperboard, or cellulose products cut to specific sizes or shapes, including webs of cellulose fibres
1 months, last: 2024-05-01
5806
5806-Narrow woven fabrics
Thin woven fabrics without weft, held together by adhesive, like ribbons or bolducs
1 months, last: 2020-10-01
6102
6102-Women's or girls' knitted or crocheted outerwear
Includes overcoats, car coats, capes, cloaks, anoraks, ski jackets, windcheaters, and similar items. Made from various materials like wool, cotton, or synthetic fibers
1 months, last: 2025-02-01
6104
6104-Women's or girls' knitted or crocheted clothing
Includes suits, dresses, skirts, trousers, jackets, and more. Made from various materials like cotton, wool, or synthetic fibers
2 months, last: 2026-04-01
6106
6106-Women's or girls' knitted or crocheted tops
Includes blouses, shirts, and shirt-blouses made from various materials like cotton, silk, or synthetic fibers
1 months, last: 2025-02-01
6109
6109-Knitted or crocheted T-shirts, singlets, and vests
Includes lightweight, casual tops for men, women, or children, made from knitted or crocheted fabrics
9 months, last: 2026-04-01
6110
6110-Knitted or crocheted sweaters, cardigans, and similar clothing
Includes jerseys, pullovers, cardigans, waistcoats, and similar knitted or crocheted garments
7 months, last: 2025-07-01
6113
6113-Clothing made of coated or laminated knitted fabric
Garments made from knitted or crocheted fabrics that are coated or laminated, offering water resistance or added durability
1 months, last: 2021-09-01
6115
6115-Hosiery and socks
Knitted or crocheted items like pantyhose, tights, stockings, socks, and compression hosiery
1 months, last: 2026-02-01
6201
6201-Men's or boys' outerwear, not knitted
Covers men's or boys' outerwear like overcoats, jackets, windbreakers, and similar items, excluding specific types listed under other codes
1 months, last: 2022-08-01
6202
6202-Women's and girls' outerwear like coats, jackets, and capes
Includes overcoats, car-coats, anoraks, wind-cheaters, and similar items, excluding certain types listed under HS code 6204
2 months, last: 2025-10-01
6203
6203-Men's and boys' suits and clothing sets
Includes suits, jackets, trousers, and shorts for men and boys, made from various materials
8 months, last: 2026-04-01
6204
6204-Women's or girls' clothing sets and separates
Includes suits, jackets, dresses, skirts, trousers, shorts, and more, made for women or girls. Not swimwear
1 months, last: 2024-07-01
6205
6205-Men's or boys' shirts
Shirts designed for men or boys, made from various materials like cotton, silk, or synthetic fibers
1 months, last: 2026-04-01
6207
6207-Men's or boys' underwear and sleepwear
Includes singlets, vests, underpants, briefs, nightshirts, pyjamas, bathrobes, and dressing gowns
1 months, last: 2023-05-01
6210
6210-Garments made from special fabrics
Clothing made from fabrics like felt, nonwovens, or coated textiles, often used for protective or industrial wear
1 months, last: 2023-03-01
6211
6211-Tracksuits, ski suits, and swimwear; other garments
Includes a variety of clothing like tracksuits, ski suits, swimwear, and other similar garments
1 months, last: 2026-04-01
6212
6212-Brassieres, girdles, corsets, and similar items
Includes undergarments like brassieres, girdles, corsets, and related accessories
1 months, last: 2026-04-01
6217
6217-Various clothing accessories and garment parts
Includes various made-up clothing accessories and parts of garments, such as belts, scarves, and gloves, but excludes items from heading 6212
1 months, last: 2021-04-01
6301
6301-Blankets and travel rugs
All types of blankets and rugs designed for travel or home use
1 months, last: 2022-01-01
6302
6302-Bed and kitchen linens
Includes bed linen, table linen, toilet linen, and kitchen linen made from various materials
1 months, last: 2021-10-01
6403
6403-Shoes with leather, rubber, or plastic soles and leather uppers
Footwear made with outer soles of rubber, plastics, leather, or similar materials and uppers made of leather
2 months, last: 2021-09-01
6404
6404-Shoes with textile uppers and rubber, plastic, or leather soles
Footwear made with outer soles of rubber, plastics, leather, or similar materials, and uppers made of textile fabrics. Includes casual and everyday shoes
1 months, last: 2025-02-01
6405
6405-Various types of footwear
Footwear not covered by other categories, including unique styles and materials
1 months, last: 2018-03-01
6505
6505-Knitted or crocheted hats and headgear, made from lace, felt, or other fabrics
Includes all types of hats and headgear, such as knitted caps, felt hats, and lace headpieces, whether lined or trimmed. Also includes hairnets made from any material
27 months, last: 2026-04-01
6506
6506-Various headgear, lined or trimmed
Headgear not made from knitted or crocheted materials, including those with lining or trimming
6 months, last: 2022-08-01
7113
7113-Jewellery and parts made of precious metals
Includes rings, necklaces, bracelets, and other jewellery or parts made of gold, silver, platinum, or other precious metals
1 months, last: 2021-04-01
7117
7117-Imitation jewelry
Fake or imitation jewelry made to look like real jewelry, often using cheaper materials
2 months, last: 2025-05-01
8425
8425-Pulley systems, hoists, winches, and jacks
Includes pulley systems, hoists (except skip hoists), winches, capstans, and jacks for lifting or pulling heavy objects
1 months, last: 2023-08-01
8711
8711-Motorcycles and mopeds with or without sidecars
Includes all types of motorcycles and mopeds, whether they have sidecars or not. These vehicles can have an auxiliary motor
2 months, last: 2023-09-01
8714
8714-Parts and accessories for vehicles like motorcycles and wheelchairs
Spare parts and add-ons for motorcycles, mopeds, and wheelchairs, including brakes, gears, and wheels
1 months, last: 2023-09-01
9401
9401-Seats and Their Parts
Covers all types of seats (except those in heading 9402), including those that can be converted into beds, and their parts
1 months, last: 2025-07-01
9403
9403-Various furniture and parts
General furniture and parts not covered under specific categories, such as office or household furniture
1 months, last: 2021-05-01
Last imported products
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Last purchased: 2026-04-01
Country: China
Transport: Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry)
Price: £16.76 per kg
HS code used by customs authorities around the world to identify products for the application of duties and taxes.
Last purchased: 2026-02-01
Country: China
Transport: Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry)
Price: £31.51 per kg
HS code used by customs authorities around the world to identify products for the application of duties and taxes.
Last purchased: 2026-04-01
Country: Bangladesh
Transport: Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry)
Price: £13.89 per kg
HS code used by customs authorities around the world to identify products for the application of duties and taxes.
Last purchased: 2026-04-01
Port: London Gateway Port
Country: Bangladesh
Transport: Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry)
Price: £12.56 per kg
HS code used by customs authorities around the world to identify products for the application of duties and taxes.
Last purchased: 2026-04-01
Transport: Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry)
Price: £16.81 per kg
HS code used by customs authorities around the world to identify products for the application of duties and taxes.
Last purchased: 2026-04-01
Transport: Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry)
Price: £25.89 per kg
HS code used by customs authorities around the world to identify products for the application of duties and taxes.
Last purchased: 2026-04-01
Country: Bangladesh
Transport: Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry)
Price: £16.74 per kg
HS code used by customs authorities around the world to identify products for the application of duties and taxes.
Last purchased: 2026-04-01
Country: Bangladesh
Transport: Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry)
Price: £16.13 per kg
HS code used by customs authorities around the world to identify products for the application of duties and taxes.
Last purchased: 2026-04-01
Country: Bangladesh
Transport: Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry)
Price: £25.83 per kg
HS code used by customs authorities around the world to identify products for the application of duties and taxes.
Last purchased: 2026-04-01
Port: London Gateway Port
Country: Bangladesh
Transport: Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry)
Price: £29.71 per kg
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Exporter profile by HS codes
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Export HS codes in detail
6109
6109-Knitted or crocheted T-shirts, singlets, and vests
Includes lightweight, casual tops for men, women, or children, made from knitted or crocheted fabrics
2 months, last: 2024-07-01
6110
6110-Knitted or crocheted sweaters, cardigans, and similar clothing
Includes jerseys, pullovers, cardigans, waistcoats, and similar knitted or crocheted garments
2 months, last: 2026-02-01
6201
6201-Men's or boys' outerwear, not knitted
Covers men's or boys' outerwear like overcoats, jackets, windbreakers, and similar items, excluding specific types listed under other codes
1 months, last: 2024-03-01
6203
6203-Men's and boys' suits and clothing sets
Includes suits, jackets, trousers, and shorts for men and boys, made from various materials
3 months, last: 2026-03-01
6205
6205-Men's or boys' shirts
Shirts designed for men or boys, made from various materials like cotton, silk, or synthetic fibers
1 months, last: 2026-02-01
6505
6505-Knitted or crocheted hats and headgear, made from lace, felt, or other fabrics
Includes all types of hats and headgear, such as knitted caps, felt hats, and lace headpieces, whether lined or trimmed. Also includes hairnets made from any material
3 months, last: 2026-03-01
6914
6914-Various ceramic products
Various ceramic items not classified as decorative, such as household or industrial ceramic products
1 months, last: 2025-11-01
7113
7113-Jewellery and parts made of precious metals
Includes rings, necklaces, bracelets, and other jewellery or parts made of gold, silver, platinum, or other precious metals
1 months, last: 2023-10-01
8507
8507-Electric accumulators
Rechargeable batteries and their parts, including separators, used in various devices
2 months, last: 2025-11-01
9403
9403-Various furniture and parts
General furniture and parts not covered under specific categories, such as office or household furniture
2 months, last: 2025-11-01
Last exported products
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Last exported: 2026-03-01
Port: Dover / Eurotunnel
Transport: Roll on Roll off (RORO)
Price: £21.49 per kg
HS code used by customs authorities around the world to identify products for the application of duties and taxes.
Last exported: 2026-02-01
Port: Dover / Eurotunnel
Country: Ireland
Price: £65.13 per kg
HS code used by customs authorities around the world to identify products for the application of duties and taxes.
Last exported: 2026-02-01
Transport: Air transport
Price: £74.11 per kg
HS code used by customs authorities around the world to identify products for the application of duties and taxes.
Last exported: 2026-03-01
Port: Dover / Eurotunnel
Transport: Roll on Roll off (RORO)
Price: £53.15 per kg
HS code used by customs authorities around the world to identify products for the application of duties and taxes.
Last exported: 2026-02-01
Port: Dover / Eurotunnel
Transport: Roll on Roll off (RORO)
Price: £29.34 per kg
HS code used by customs authorities around the world to identify products for the application of duties and taxes.
Last exported: 2024-07-01
Port: Dover / Eurotunnel
Transport: Roll on Roll off (RORO)
Price: £37.34 per kg
HS code used by customs authorities around the world to identify products for the application of duties and taxes.
Last exported: 2024-03-01
Transport: Air transport
Price: £37.15 per kg
HS code used by customs authorities around the world to identify products for the application of duties and taxes.
Last exported: 2025-11-01
Transport: Roll on Roll off (RORO)
Price: £32.6 per kg
HS code used by customs authorities around the world to identify products for the application of duties and taxes.
Last exported: 2025-11-01
Port: Southampton
Country: United States
Transport: Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry)
Price: £8.56 per kg
HS code used by customs authorities around the world to identify products for the application of duties and taxes.
Last exported: 2025-11-01
Port: London Heathrow Airport
Country: United States
Transport: Air transport
Price: £53.74 per kg
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