Import/export HS code 360610: Small fuel containers for lighters
Liquid or gas fuels in small containers used to fill or refill cigarette lighters or similar devices. The container size is 300 cm³ or less
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Turkey | 4,120,186 |
| China | 1,118,059 |
| United States | 598,510 |
| Germany | 177,451 |
| Netherlands | 114,334 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Turkey | 2,128,964 | 1,991,222 | -137,742 |
| China | 503,655 | 614,404 | +110,749 |
| United States | 373,960 | 224,550 | -149,410 |
| Germany | 109,883 | 67,568 | -42,315 |
| Netherlands | 67,054 | 47,280 | -19,774 |
| United Arab Emirates | 28,483 | 84,240 | +55,757 |
| Spain | 56,184 | 0 | -56,184 |
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 39,798 | 1,402 | -38,396 |
| Sri Lanka | 17,486 | 23,706 | +6,220 |
| France | 19,719 | 19,177 | -542 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Turkey | 4,024,507 |
| China | 1,215,057 |
| United States | 756,418 |
| United Arab Emirates | 112,723 |
| Spain | 95,679 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Turkey | 2,128,964 | 1,895,543 | -233,421 |
| China | 600,653 | 614,404 | +13,751 |
| United States | 470,724 | 285,694 | -185,030 |
| United Arab Emirates | 28,483 | 84,240 | +55,757 |
| Spain | 0 | 95,679 | +95,679 |
| Netherlands | 52,212 | 10,929 | -41,283 |
| Sri Lanka | 17,486 | 23,706 | +6,220 |
| United Kingdom | 9,073 | 24,956 | +15,883 |
| France | 10,700 | 20,320 | +9,620 |
| Poland | 11,002 | 10,946 | -56 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 5 |
| West Yorkshire | 4 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 2 |
| Essex | 2 |
| Greater Manchester | 2 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 5 | 3 | -2 |
| West Yorkshire | 3 | 1 | -2 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Essex | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Greater Manchester | 2 | 0 | -2 |
| Kent | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Lancashire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Northern Ireland | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Outer London - South | 1 | 0 | -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) | 6,157,006 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 272,149 |
| Other | 17,670 |
| Air transport | 11,884 |
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) | 3,194,976 | 2,962,030 | -232,946 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 164,661 | 107,488 | -57,173 |
| Other | 11,004 | 6,666 | -4,338 |
| Air transport | 6,595 | 5,289 | -1,306 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Felixstowe | 5,029,679 |
| Southampton | 862,639 |
| London Gateway Port | 214,105 |
| Dover | 182,300 |
| Harwich | 36,113 |
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 | 2,490,918 | 2,538,761 | +47,843 |
| Southampton | 556,299 | 306,340 | -249,959 |
| London Gateway Port | 122,132 | 91,973 | -30,159 |
| Dover | 112,313 | 69,987 | -42,326 |
| Harwich | 24,226 | 11,887 | -12,339 |
| Eurotunnel | 23,332 | 7,210 | -16,122 |
| London | 13,595 | 16,340 | +2,745 |
| Thamesport | 1,328 | 24,956 | +23,628 |
| 000 | 11,004 | 6,666 | -4,338 |
| Immingham Docks | 13,431 | 0 | -13,431 |
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 | 12 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 3 |
| Creative, arts and entertainment activities | 1 |
| Financial service activities, except insurance and pension funding | 1 |
| Manufacture of chemicals and chemical products | 1 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-03 | 5 |
| 2026-02 | 3 |
| 2026-01 | 1 |
| 2025-11 | 4 |
| 2025-10 | 2 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| ROTHENBERGER (U.K.) LIMITED | 29 |
| STONE MARKETING LIMITED | 16 |
| KERBL UK LIMITED | 10 |
| CROWN CREST GROUP LIMITED | 9 |
| RS COMPONENTS LIMITED | 8 |
| CLIPPER U.K. LTD | 7 |
| GORILLA GLUE EUROPE LIMITED | 7 |
| BULL BRAND LIMITED | 6 |
| HEXSTONE LTD. | 5 |
| UTTAM JI & SONS LIMITED | 4 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 54m+ | 10 |
| 1m-15m | 7 |
| 15m-54m | 4 |
| Other | 1 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| United States | 3,057,117 |
| Canada | 690,266 |
| Australia | 512,260 |
| Saudi Arabia | 355,396 |
| South Africa | 251,023 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | 1,941,841 | 1,115,276 | -826,565 |
| Canada | 371,682 | 318,584 | -53,098 |
| Australia | 346,234 | 166,026 | -180,208 |
| Saudi Arabia | 355,396 | 0 | -355,396 |
| South Africa | 150,733 | 100,290 | -50,443 |
| New Zealand | 58,210 | 59,203 | +993 |
| Ireland | 59,639 | 56,501 | -3,138 |
| Morocco | 0 | 105,924 | +105,924 |
| France | 43,912 | 39,096 | -4,816 |
| Belgium | 62,308 | 19,039 | -43,269 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Ireland | 258 |
| XI | 72 |
| China | 11 |
| Turkey | 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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ireland | 161 | 97 | -64 |
| XI | 31 | 41 | +10 |
| China | 11 | 0 | -11 |
| 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 5,198,292 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 516,779 |
| Air transport | 19,614 |
| Other | 14,784 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 3,307,081 | 1,891,211 | -1,415,870 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 332,310 | 184,469 | -147,841 |
| Air transport | 18,339 | 1,275 | -17,064 |
| Other | 7,992 | 6,792 | -1,200 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Southampton | 2,486,442 |
| London Gateway Port | 998,685 |
| Liverpool Docks | 952,398 |
| Felixstowe | 406,464 |
| Grangemouth Docks | 365,215 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Southampton | 1,740,212 | 746,230 | -993,982 |
| London Gateway Port | 720,330 | 278,355 | -441,975 |
| Liverpool Docks | 425,326 | 527,072 | +101,746 |
| Felixstowe | 247,096 | 159,368 | -87,728 |
| Grangemouth Docks | 175,365 | 189,850 | +14,485 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 207,797 | 119,029 | -88,768 |
| Holyhead | 45,491 | 35,290 | -10,201 |
| Dover | 40,509 | 0 | -40,509 |
| Immingham Docks | 18,075 | 15,717 | -2,358 |
| 000 | 7,992 | 6,792 | -1,200 |
Quick facts
HS code: 360610
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Liquid or gas fuels in small containers used to fill or refill cigarette lighters or similar devices. The container size is 300 cm³ or less