Import/export HS code 3606: Fire-starting alloys and combustible materials
Includes ferro-cerium and other fire-starting alloys, as well as items made from combustible materials like lighter flints and similar products
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Ireland | 10,702,580 |
| Netherlands | 8,040,181 |
| Turkey | 4,166,627 |
| China | 2,249,129 |
| Poland | 2,089,715 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ireland | 4,045,158 | 6,657,422 | +2,612,264 |
| Netherlands | 3,834,173 | 4,206,008 | +371,835 |
| Turkey | 1,996,915 | 2,169,712 | +172,797 |
| China | 1,236,336 | 1,012,793 | -223,543 |
| Poland | 1,158,240 | 931,475 | -226,765 |
| Romania | 1,164,622 | 670,872 | -493,750 |
| Germany | 633,641 | 659,002 | +25,361 |
| United States | 807,334 | 95,294 | -712,040 |
| Czechia | 608,228 | 125,268 | -482,960 |
| Philippines | 430,665 | 214,870 | -215,795 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Ireland | 7,154,477 |
| Netherlands | 6,965,150 |
| Turkey | 4,070,948 |
| China | 2,590,859 |
| Poland | 2,583,947 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ireland | 2,315,666 | 4,838,811 | +2,523,145 |
| Netherlands | 3,539,240 | 3,425,910 | -113,330 |
| Turkey | 1,996,915 | 2,074,033 | +77,118 |
| China | 1,471,052 | 1,119,807 | -351,245 |
| Poland | 1,234,503 | 1,349,444 | +114,941 |
| Romania | 1,181,830 | 795,366 | -386,464 |
| United States | 1,026,314 | 153,358 | -872,956 |
| Czechia | 608,228 | 127,863 | -480,365 |
| Philippines | 430,665 | 214,870 | -215,795 |
| United Arab Emirates | 281,299 | 250,016 | -31,283 |
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 | 6 |
| Greater Manchester | 6 |
| West Yorkshire | 6 |
| Cambridgeshire and Peterborough | 5 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 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 | 5 | 4 | -1 |
| Greater Manchester | 5 | 3 | -2 |
| West Yorkshire | 5 | 2 | -3 |
| Cambridgeshire and Peterborough | 5 | 3 | -2 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 5 | 3 | -2 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 4 | 3 | -1 |
| Kent | 3 | 2 | -1 |
| West Midlands | 4 | 3 | -1 |
| Lancashire | 3 | 0 | -3 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 0 | 3 | +3 |
Import volume by transport
What this shows: Import value by transport mode used to bring goods into the UK.
Top 5 values
| Transport | £ |
|---|---|
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 20,256,665 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 11,033,265 |
| Other | 4,263,913 |
| Air transport | 129,986 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 9,374,879 | 10,881,786 | +1,506,907 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 5,926,068 | 5,107,197 | -818,871 |
| Other | 1,945,924 | 2,317,989 | +372,065 |
| Air transport | 65,404 | 64,582 | -822 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Immingham Docks | 7,185,098 |
| Felixstowe | 6,585,281 |
| Liverpool Docks | 4,926,475 |
| 000 | 4,263,913 |
| Dover | 3,855,325 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Immingham Docks | 3,469,227 | 3,715,871 | +246,644 |
| Felixstowe | 3,287,150 | 3,298,131 | +10,981 |
| Liverpool Docks | 1,072,880 | 3,853,595 | +2,780,715 |
| 000 | 1,945,924 | 2,317,989 | +372,065 |
| Dover | 2,344,286 | 1,511,039 | -833,247 |
| Holyhead | 1,371,745 | 384,211 | -987,534 |
| Southampton | 1,103,268 | 443,724 | -659,544 |
| Harwich | 466,413 | 428,143 | -38,270 |
| Heysham | 67,544 | 677,572 | +610,028 |
| Thamesport | 382,489 | 353,631 | -28,858 |
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
|
42 |
|
Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles
|
14 |
|
Manufacture of chemicals and chemical products
|
6 |
|
Manufacture of rubber and plastic products
|
4 |
|
Other manufacturing
|
4 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-05 | 13 |
| 2026-04 | 8 |
| 2026-03 | 10 |
| 2026-02 | 15 |
| 2026-01 | 8 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| PREEMA INTERNATIONAL LIMITED | 65 |
| NISBETS LIMITED | 59 |
| LUMEA LTD | 46 |
| ASTROLUXE LIMITED | 45 |
| B.C.B. INTERNATIONAL LIMITED | 31 |
| ROTHENBERGER (U.K.) LIMITED | 30 |
| WEBER-STEPHEN PRODUCTS (U.K.) LIMITED | 28 |
| COSTCO WHOLESALE UK LIMITED | 23 |
| NEVILLE UK PLC | 23 |
| CLIPPER U.K. LTD | 21 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 35 |
| 54m+ | 19 |
| 15m-54m | 13 |
| Other | 5 |
| 0-1m | 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Italy | 10,207,837 |
| Spain | 6,802,692 |
| Netherlands | 5,970,620 |
| Australia | 4,559,645 |
| Germany | 4,384,491 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Italy | 5,312,607 | 4,895,230 | -417,377 |
| Spain | 3,745,442 | 3,057,250 | -688,192 |
| Netherlands | 3,223,502 | 2,747,118 | -476,384 |
| Australia | 2,450,288 | 2,109,357 | -340,931 |
| Germany | 2,247,331 | 2,137,160 | -110,171 |
| Portugal | 2,030,624 | 1,745,530 | -285,094 |
| United States | 2,126,826 | 958,966 | -1,167,860 |
| Saudi Arabia | 1,713,815 | 1,256,331 | -457,484 |
| France | 1,287,815 | 1,212,823 | -74,992 |
| New Zealand | 955,712 | 1,076,428 | +120,716 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Netherlands | 245,402 |
| Ireland | 217,209 |
| XI | 6,126 |
| United Arab Emirates | 2,369 |
| China | 7 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Netherlands | 7,850 | 237,552 | +229,702 |
| Ireland | 120,127 | 97,082 | -23,045 |
| XI | 5,211 | 915 | -4,296 |
| United Arab Emirates | 2,369 | 0 | -2,369 |
| China | 7 | 0 | -7 |
| Turkey | 7 | 0 | -7 |
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) | 35,936,325 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 18,322,953 |
| Other | 504,307 |
| Air transport | 408,900 |
| Rail transport | 9,415 |
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) | 18,946,751 | 16,989,574 | -1,957,177 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 10,337,049 | 7,985,904 | -2,351,145 |
| Other | 152,293 | 352,014 | +199,721 |
| Air transport | 216,355 | 192,545 | -23,810 |
| Rail transport | 9,415 | 0 | -9,415 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Immingham Docks | 19,280,665 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 15,149,545 |
| London Gateway Port | 7,005,759 |
| Southampton | 4,796,374 |
| Liverpool Docks | 2,091,484 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Immingham Docks | 9,583,811 | 9,696,854 | +113,043 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 8,203,024 | 6,946,521 | -1,256,503 |
| London Gateway Port | 3,537,310 | 3,468,449 | -68,861 |
| Southampton | 3,204,906 | 1,591,468 | -1,613,438 |
| Liverpool Docks | 810,270 | 1,281,214 | +470,944 |
| Felixstowe | 1,000,115 | 250,844 | -749,271 |
| Middlesbrough | 495,533 | 622,372 | +126,839 |
| Eurotunnel | 576,023 | 276,811 | -299,212 |
| Newhaven | 649,657 | 178,693 | -470,964 |
| 000 | 152,293 | 352,014 | +199,721 |
Related HS codes
What this shows: Sibling or child HS codes in the same classification branch.
Quick facts
HS code: 3606
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Includes ferro-cerium and other fire-starting alloys, as well as items made from combustible materials like lighter flints and similar products