Imperial Tobacco Limited
- Active
- Large
- 41 years
- 54m+
- Regular importer
- Regular exporter
- Virtual address
- 3 directors
- No owners
- Bristol
Company status
Company size
Two conditions of three:
1.Turnover > £36 million
2.Balance sheet total > £18 million
3.Average number of employees > 250
Two conditions of three:
1.Turnover > £36 million
2.Balance sheet total > £18 million
3.Average number of employees > 250
Company incorporated on November 01, 1984
Estimated revenue range
Top import category is Small-pack water-pipe tobacco, Cigarette paper in booklets or tubes, Various types of cigarettes, Scented mixtures for food industries, Tobacco machinery, 161.0 months imported, the last import operation was made on January 01, 2026
Top export category is Portable computers, Wrapping machines, Tobacco machinery, Various parts, 17.0 months exported, the last export operation was made on February 01, 2025
14 companies registered at the address, more than 9
3 directors
The directors list was changed 2 months ago, a good sign to sell them something.
The directors list was changed 2 months ago, a good sign to sell them something.
No owners reported, probably one of them is in the directors list
Company is located in Bristol
Field of Operation
Wholesale of tobacco products
46350
580 companies
SIC CODE 46350. Standard Industrial Classification (SIC) codes are used to classify the business activities of companies.
Activities of other holding companies n.e.c.
64209
116422 companies
SIC CODE 64209. Standard Industrial Classification (SIC) codes are used to classify the business activities of companies.
Website
Summary
Imperial Tobacco Limited is a private limited company registered in England/Wales with the registration number 01860181. The company was founded forty one years ago on November 01, 1984, and registered at BS3 2LL, England, Bristol, 121 Winterstoke Road. The address is probably virtual as fourteen companies are registered at the same address. Its status is active. The company operates in the holding companies, the wholesale, the other, the tobacco products industries. Officially, it has not published owners as their shares less than twenty five percent for each shareholder. It has three directors and no number of employees published.
It's a large company as it met two conditions of three: turnover more than £36 million, balance sheet more than £18 million, employees more than 250.
The company is a regular importer, with its top import category being Small-pack water-pipe tobacco, Cigarette paper in booklets or tubes, Various types of cigarettes, Scented mixtures for food industries, Tobacco machinery, totaling 161.0 months of imports. The last import operation was conducted on January 01, 2026. The company is a regular exporter, with its top export categories including Portable computers, Wrapping machines, Tobacco machinery, Various parts, totaling 17.0 of months exports. The last export operation took place on February 01, 2025. Exports to China, France, Germany, Ireland, and Libya. Imports from Belgium, China, France, Germany, and Hungary. Uses ports Belfast Port, Dover, Dover / Eurotunnel, East Midlands Airport, and Eurotunnel. Uses Air transport, Roll on Roll off (RORO), and Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) for transport.
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.
Managers
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Individual
- 1 year
- 39
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Resident of United Kingdom
Started on 2024-07-04
Also participates in 39 other companies.
Group finance director
Group finance director
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Individual
- 2 years
- 33
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Resident of United Kingdom
Started on 2023-06-28
Also participates in 33 other companies.
Company secretary
Company secretary
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Individual
- 4 years
- 13
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Resident of United Kingdom
Started on 2022-02-28
Also participates in 13 other companies.
Secretary
Secretary
Last reports
Download the last financial report
The latest financial report submitted twenty eight days ago.
Download the last confirmation report
May contain a full shareholders list.
The latest confirmation statement submitted eleven months ago.
The latest confirmation statement submitted eleven months ago.
* may contain a full shareholder list
Last news
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Full accounts made up to 2025-09-30Download 68 pages pdf report
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Termination of appointment of Lukas Jean-Baptiste Paravicini as a director on 2026-02-26Download 1 page pdf report
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Director's details changed for Mr Lukas Jean-Baptiste Paravicini on 2025-10-10Download 2 pages pdf report
Importer profile by HS codes
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Import HS codes in detail
2402
2402-Tobacco products like cigars, cigarettes, and cigarillos
Includes all types of tobacco or tobacco substitute products, such as cigars, cheroots, and cigarettes
34 months, last: 2026-01-01
2403
2403-Various tobacco and tobacco substitute products
Includes processed tobacco like homogenized or reconstituted tobacco, as well as tobacco extracts
38 months, last: 2026-01-01
2404
2404-Tobacco and nicotine products for inhalation or intake
Products like tobacco, reconstituted tobacco, or nicotine substitutes designed for inhalation without burning. Also includes nicotine products for human intake
10 months, last: 2026-01-01
2939
2939-Natural or synthetic alkaloids
Alkaloids, either natural or lab-made, and their modified forms like salts and esters
1 months, last: 2025-04-01
3302
3302-Mixtures of scented substances used in industry
These are mixtures, including alcohol-based ones, used as raw materials in industries like food, beverages, and perfumes. They contain odoriferous substances for manufacturing purposes
31 months, last: 2025-10-01
3506
3506-Prepared glues and adhesives for retail sale
All types of ready-to-use glues and adhesives sold in stores, with a net weight of 1 kg or less. Perfect for household or small projects
1 months, last: 2016-01-01
3920
3920-Plastic sheets and films
Non-reinforced plastic sheets, films, foils, and strips, not laminated or combined with other materials
2 months, last: 2025-10-01
3923
3923-Plastic packaging and transport items
Plastic products used for packing or moving goods, including caps, lids, and stoppers
2 months, last: 2025-10-01
3926
3926-Various plastic products
Various plastic items made from materials listed in headings 3901 to 3914
1 months, last: 2024-09-01
4202
4202-Luggage and bags made of leather, plastic, or fabric
Includes suitcases, backpacks, handbags, wallets, and cases for items like cameras, musical instruments, and tools. Made from leather, plastic, fabric, or other materials
2 months, last: 2024-11-01
4706
4706-Pulp from recycled paper or other plant fibers
Pulp made from waste paper, scrap paper, or other plant-based materials like bamboo or cotton
1 months, last: 2025-06-01
4813
4813-Cigarette paper
Paper used for rolling cigarettes, available in different forms like booklets, tubes, or rolls
38 months, last: 2026-01-01
4819
4819-Paper packaging and office supplies
Includes boxes, bags, and office storage items made from paper or cardboard
1 months, last: 2021-03-01
4911
4911-Printed Materials
Various printed items like pictures, photographs, and other printed matter
1 months, last: 2025-06-01
5601
5601-Textile wadding and short fiber materials
Covers textile wadding, short fibers (up to 5mm), textile dust, and mill neps, including products made from them
19 months, last: 2026-01-01
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: 2019-10-01
6302
6302-Bed and kitchen linens
Includes bed linen, table linen, toilet linen, and kitchen linen made from various materials
1 months, last: 2024-08-01
6307
6307-Various made-up articles and dress patterns
Includes various finished textile products like dress patterns, cleaning cloths, and more
1 months, last: 2025-05-01
6504
6504-Finished hats and headgear made from woven or assembled strips
Hats and headgear made by weaving or assembling strips of any material, which may be lined or trimmed
1 months, last: 2023-01-01
7115
7115-Various items made of precious metals or coated with precious metals
Includes decorative or functional items like trophies, figurines, or utensils made of precious metals or coated with them
1 months, last: 2025-02-01
7117
7117-Imitation jewelry
Fake or imitation jewelry made to look like real jewelry, often using cheaper materials
1 months, last: 2023-06-01
7308
7308-Iron or steel structures and parts
Includes bridges, towers, doors, windows, and other structural parts made of iron or steel
3 months, last: 2025-10-01
7326
7326-Various iron or steel products
Includes a wide range of iron or steel items, such as tools, hardware, or industrial components
2 months, last: 2025-08-01
7607
7607-Aluminium foil (thin and lightweight)
Thin aluminium foil, often used in packaging, insulation, and household applications
1 months, last: 2025-05-01
7615
7615-Aluminium household and kitchen items
Aluminium products for home use, including kitchen tools, tableware, cleaning pads, gloves, and sanitary ware
1 months, last: 2023-01-01
7616
7616-Aluminium products
Various items made from aluminium, including tools, household goods, and industrial parts
1 months, last: 2026-01-01
8207
8207-Interchangeable tools
Tools that can be swapped for different tasks, used with hand tools or machines, like drills, cutters, or threading tools
1 months, last: 2025-03-01
8414
8414-Air and gas pumps, compressors, and fans
Includes vacuum pumps, air compressors, fans, and ventilating hoods, with or without filters. Also includes gas-tight safety cabinets
3 months, last: 2026-01-01
8419
8419-Machinery for heating, cooling, or treating materials
Machines used in labs or factories to heat, cool, or process materials, like drying, sterilizing, or distilling. Excludes household appliances
1 months, last: 2025-05-01
8422
8422-Dishwashers and packaging machines
Machines for washing dishes, cleaning containers, or packing items. Includes bottle fillers and labelers
3 months, last: 2025-08-01
8428
8428-Various lifting and handling machinery
Machinery for lifting, moving, or unloading materials, such as lifts, conveyors, and escalators
2 months, last: 2026-01-01
8442
8442-Printing plate and cylinder machinery
Machines and equipment used to prepare plates, cylinders, or other components for printing
3 months, last: 2024-08-01
8471
8471-Computers and computer parts
Automatic data-processing machines, including magnetic or optical readers, and machines for coding or processing data
2 months, last: 2025-01-01
8477
8477-Machines for working rubber or plastics
Machines used to process rubber or plastics or to make products from these materials
1 months, last: 2024-03-01
8478
8478-Tobacco processing machines
Machines used to prepare or make tobacco products
21 months, last: 2025-10-01
8479
8479-Machines with specific functions
Machines and mechanical devices designed for unique tasks not covered elsewhere
3 months, last: 2026-01-01
8481
8481-Taps, valves, and similar devices for pipes and tanks
Includes pressure-reducing valves, thermostatic valves, and other similar appliances for controlling flow in pipes, boilers, or tanks
1 months, last: 2026-01-01
8528
8528-Monitors and projectors
Screens and projectors for displaying images, not including TV receivers
2 months, last: 2023-02-01
8541
8541-Semiconductor devices
Includes diodes, transistors, and other semiconductor-based devices like light-emitting diodes (LEDs), photovoltaic cells, and mounted piezo-electric crystals
1 months, last: 2024-09-01
8543
8543-Electrical machines with special functions
Machines and devices that perform specific electrical tasks, not covered elsewhere
7 months, last: 2025-10-01
9016
9016-Precision balances
Highly sensitive scales for accurate weight measurements, often used in labs or jewelry
1 months, last: 2026-01-01
9025
9025-Measuring tools like thermometers, barometers, and hygrometers
Tools used to measure temperature, air pressure, humidity, and more. Includes both simple and advanced devices, with or without recording features
1 months, last: 2024-09-01
9026
9026-Tools for measuring liquids or gases
Instruments for checking flow, level, pressure, or other properties of liquids or gases. Excludes medical or lab tools
1 months, last: 2025-05-01
9027
9027-Tools for testing and measuring physical or chemical properties
Instruments for analyzing materials, checking heat, light, or sound levels, and measuring things like viscosity or surface tension. Includes microtomes for cutting thin samples
4 months, last: 2026-01-01
9031
9031-Measuring tools and machines
Tools and machines used to measure or check things, not listed elsewhere. Includes profile projectors
3 months, last: 2026-01-01
9405
9405-Lights and lighting fixtures, including searchlights, spotlights, and parts
Includes all types of lights and lighting fixtures, such as searchlights, spotlights, and their parts. Also includes illuminated signs and nameplates with fixed light sources
1 months, last: 2022-02-01
Last imported products
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Last purchased: 2026-01-01
Country: France
Transport: Roll on Roll off (RORO)
Price: £18.87 per kg
HS code used by customs authorities around the world to identify products for the application of duties and taxes.
Last purchased: 2026-01-01
Port: Dover
Country: Hungary
Transport: Roll on Roll off (RORO)
Price: £28.46 per kg
HS code used by customs authorities around the world to identify products for the application of duties and taxes.
Last purchased: 2026-01-01
Port: Harwich
Country: Poland
Transport: Roll on Roll off (RORO)
Price: £18.44 per kg
HS code used by customs authorities around the world to identify products for the application of duties and taxes.
Last purchased: 2026-01-01
Port: Dover
Transport: Roll on Roll off (RORO)
Price: £55.0 per kg
HS code used by customs authorities around the world to identify products for the application of duties and taxes.
Last purchased: 2026-01-01
Transport: Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry)
Price: £6.28 per kg
HS code used by customs authorities around the world to identify products for the application of duties and taxes.
Last purchased: 2026-01-01
Transport: Air transport
Price: £38.24 per kg
HS code used by customs authorities around the world to identify products for the application of duties and taxes.
Last purchased: 2026-01-01
Country: China
Transport: Air transport
Price: £31.06 per kg
HS code used by customs authorities around the world to identify products for the application of duties and taxes.
Last purchased: 2026-01-01
Transport: Roll on Roll off (RORO)
Price: £13.4 per kg
HS code used by customs authorities around the world to identify products for the application of duties and taxes.
Last purchased: 2026-01-01
Transport: Air transport
Price: £42.57 per kg
HS code used by customs authorities around the world to identify products for the application of duties and taxes.
Last purchased: 2026-01-01
Transport: Air transport
Price: £74.23 per kg
* Warning: Ports, countries, transport, and price/kg were calculated by CorpSignals; non-official data, may contain errors.
Exporter profile by HS codes
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Export HS codes in detail
2403
2403-Various tobacco and tobacco substitute products
Includes processed tobacco like homogenized or reconstituted tobacco, as well as tobacco extracts
2 months, last: 2022-07-01
4821
4821-Paper or cardboard labels
Labels of all types, whether printed or blank, made from paper or cardboard
1 months, last: 2025-02-01
6912
6912-Ceramic tableware and kitchenware
Household items like plates, bowls, and cups made from ceramic materials, excluding porcelain or china
1 months, last: 2025-02-01
8205
8205-General hand tools and equipment
Includes tools like hammers, screwdrivers, blowlamps, and vices, as well as portable forges and grinding wheels
1 months, last: 2025-02-01
8421
8421-Centrifuges and filtering machines
Machines that spin to separate liquids or gases, or clean them by filtering. Includes dryers and purifiers
2 months, last: 2017-12-01
8422
8422-Dishwashers and packaging machines
Machines for washing dishes, cleaning containers, or packing items. Includes bottle fillers and labelers
4 months, last: 2024-10-01
8428
8428-Various lifting and handling machinery
Machinery for lifting, moving, or unloading materials, such as lifts, conveyors, and escalators
2 months, last: 2017-12-01
8471
8471-Computers and computer parts
Automatic data-processing machines, including magnetic or optical readers, and machines for coding or processing data
6 months, last: 2024-08-01
8478
8478-Tobacco processing machines
Machines used to prepare or make tobacco products
3 months, last: 2017-12-01
8514
8514-Industrial electric furnaces and ovens
Electric furnaces and ovens used in factories or labs for heating materials, including those using induction or dielectric methods
1 months, last: 2016-12-01
8517
8517-Telephones and communication devices
Includes smartphones, landline phones, and devices for transmitting or receiving voice, images, or data over networks
1 months, last: 2021-02-01
8523
8523-Storage media for sound and data recording
Includes discs, tapes, smart cards, and other devices for recording sound or data, whether recorded or not. Also includes master discs for production
1 months, last: 2020-06-01
8537
8537-Electric control panels and distribution boards
Electric control panels and distribution boards with two or more devices for controlling or distributing electricity. These may include instruments or devices from Chapter 90 and numerical control systems, but not switching devices from heading 8517
1 months, last: 2017-12-01
9024
9024-Machines to test material strength
Machines used to check how strong, hard, or flexible materials like metal, wood, or plastic are
1 months, last: 2017-08-01
9031
9031-Measuring tools and machines
Tools and machines used to measure or check things, not listed elsewhere. Includes profile projectors
3 months, last: 2017-08-01
9103
9103-Clocks with watch movements
Clocks that use watch-like mechanisms to keep time, excluding clocks in heading 9104
1 months, last: 2025-02-01
9403
9403-Various furniture and parts
General furniture and parts not covered under specific categories, such as office or household furniture
1 months, last: 2019-10-01
9504
9504-Video game consoles and arcade machines
Includes gaming consoles, pinball machines, billiards tables, casino game tables, and coin-operated amusement machines
1 months, last: 2016-12-01
Last exported products
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Last exported: 2025-02-01
Port: London Heathrow Airport
Country: Switzerland
Transport: Air transport
Price: £1052.43 per kg
HS code used by customs authorities around the world to identify products for the application of duties and taxes.
Last exported: 2025-02-01
Port: Dover / Eurotunnel
Transport: Roll on Roll off (RORO)
Price: £11.25 per kg
HS code used by customs authorities around the world to identify products for the application of duties and taxes.
Last exported: 2025-02-01
Port: Dover / Eurotunnel
Transport: Roll on Roll off (RORO)
Price: £13.93 per kg
HS code used by customs authorities around the world to identify products for the application of duties and taxes.
Last exported: 2025-02-01
Transport: Roll on Roll off (RORO)
Price: £3.37 per kg
HS code used by customs authorities around the world to identify products for the application of duties and taxes.
Last exported: 2024-10-01
Country: United States
Transport: Roll on Roll off (RORO)
Price: £43.4 per kg
HS code used by customs authorities around the world to identify products for the application of duties and taxes.
Last exported: 2024-08-01
Port: Dover / Eurotunnel
Transport: Roll on Roll off (RORO)
Price: £112.36 per kg
HS code used by customs authorities around the world to identify products for the application of duties and taxes.
Last exported: 2022-07-01
Port: East Midlands Airport
Transport: Air transport
Price: £56.09 per kg
HS code used by customs authorities around the world to identify products for the application of duties and taxes.
Last exported: 2021-02-01
Port: East Midlands Airport
Transport: Air transport
Price: £113.69 per kg
HS code used by customs authorities around the world to identify products for the application of duties and taxes.
Last exported: 2020-06-01
Port: East Midlands Airport
Price: £65.96 per kg
HS code used by customs authorities around the world to identify products for the application of duties and taxes.
Last exported: 2019-10-01
Port: London Heathrow Airport
Price: £9.33 per kg
* Warning: Ports, countries, transport, and price/kg were calculated by CorpSignals; non-official data, may contain errors.
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