Import/export HS code 360690: Various fire-starting and combustible items
Covers all other fire-starting materials and combustible products not listed in specific HS codes
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 | 10,785,554 |
| Netherlands | 7,917,392 |
| Poland | 2,257,439 |
| Romania | 1,833,892 |
| China | 1,190,858 |
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 | 4,113,664 | 6,671,890 | +2,558,226 |
| Netherlands | 3,733,957 | 4,183,435 | +449,478 |
| Poland | 1,255,901 | 1,001,538 | -254,363 |
| Romania | 963,128 | 870,764 | -92,364 |
| China | 679,480 | 511,378 | -168,102 |
| Germany | 452,372 | 618,293 | +165,921 |
| Philippines | 540,288 | 214,870 | -325,418 |
| Czechia | 592,341 | 156,666 | -435,675 |
| Turkey | 288,989 | 253,979 | -35,010 |
| United Arab Emirates | 214,697 | 203,895 | -10,802 |
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 | 7,235,397 |
| Netherlands | 6,907,920 |
| Poland | 2,706,981 |
| Romania | 1,975,594 |
| China | 1,475,388 |
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 | 2,348,114 | 4,887,283 | +2,539,169 |
| Netherlands | 3,474,725 | 3,433,195 | -41,530 |
| Poland | 1,278,700 | 1,428,281 | +149,581 |
| Romania | 980,336 | 995,258 | +14,922 |
| China | 855,667 | 619,721 | -235,946 |
| Philippines | 540,288 | 214,870 | -325,418 |
| Czechia | 589,265 | 159,261 | -430,004 |
| Turkey | 288,989 | 253,979 | -35,010 |
| Germany | 287,932 | 237,804 | -50,128 |
| United States | 475,145 | 11,767 | -463,378 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Greater Manchester | 6 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 6 |
| Cambridgeshire and Peterborough | 5 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 4 |
| West Midlands | 4 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Greater Manchester | 4 | 3 | -1 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 5 | 2 | -3 |
| Cambridgeshire and Peterborough | 4 | 4 | +0 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 3 | 3 | +0 |
| West Midlands | 3 | 3 | +0 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Inner London - East | 2 | 1 | -1 |
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) | 20,195,204 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 5,704,303 |
| Other | 4,274,379 |
| Air transport | 136,423 |
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) | 9,201,516 | 10,993,688 | +1,792,172 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 3,074,434 | 2,629,869 | -444,565 |
| Other | 1,961,436 | 2,312,943 | +351,507 |
| Air transport | 62,258 | 74,165 | +11,907 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Immingham Docks | 7,265,920 |
| Liverpool Docks | 4,942,650 |
| 000 | 4,274,379 |
| Dover | 3,756,448 |
| Felixstowe | 2,311,739 |
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 | 3,563,423 | 3,702,497 | +139,074 |
| Liverpool Docks | 1,083,390 | 3,859,260 | +2,775,870 |
| 000 | 1,961,436 | 2,312,943 | +351,507 |
| Dover | 2,249,437 | 1,507,011 | -742,426 |
| Felixstowe | 1,358,930 | 952,809 | -406,121 |
| Holyhead | 1,371,745 | 379,022 | -992,723 |
| Harwich | 436,686 | 440,300 | +3,614 |
| Heysham | 89,482 | 697,296 | +607,814 |
| Killingholme | 250,888 | 501,964 | +251,076 |
| Southampton | 459,261 | 266,380 | -192,881 |
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 | 34 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 12 |
| Manufacture of chemicals and chemical products | 5 |
| Other manufacturing | 3 |
| Activities of head offices; management consultancy activities | 2 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-04 | 8 |
| 2026-03 | 6 |
| 2026-02 | 12 |
| 2026-01 | 7 |
| 2025-12 | 8 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| PREEMA INTERNATIONAL LIMITED | 64 |
| NISBETS LIMITED | 59 |
| ASTROLUXE LIMITED | 45 |
| LUMEA LTD | 45 |
| B.C.B. INTERNATIONAL LIMITED | 31 |
| WEBER-STEPHEN PRODUCTS (U.K.) LIMITED | 27 |
| COSTCO WHOLESALE UK LIMITED | 23 |
| NEVILLE UK PLC | 23 |
| EUROPOL WHOLESALE LIMITED | 20 |
| CLIPPER U.K. LTD | 18 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 30 |
| 54m+ | 12 |
| 15m-54m | 10 |
| Other | 4 |
| 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 | 10,179,701 |
| Spain | 6,877,096 |
| Netherlands | 5,989,280 |
| Germany | 4,671,459 |
| Australia | 4,324,149 |
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 | 5,132,840 | 5,046,861 | -85,979 |
| Spain | 3,591,348 | 3,285,748 | -305,600 |
| Netherlands | 3,292,896 | 2,696,384 | -596,512 |
| Germany | 2,423,050 | 2,248,409 | -174,641 |
| Australia | 2,278,899 | 2,045,250 | -233,649 |
| Portugal | 2,067,370 | 1,796,850 | -270,520 |
| Saudi Arabia | 1,062,585 | 1,411,322 | +348,737 |
| France | 1,111,624 | 1,343,129 | +231,505 |
| New Zealand | 731,426 | 1,154,970 | +423,544 |
| Ireland | 543,033 | 632,465 | +89,432 |
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 | 238,481 |
| Ireland | 224,344 |
| XI | 6,502 |
| United Arab Emirates | 2,369 |
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 | 8,498 | 229,983 | +221,485 |
| Ireland | 126,515 | 97,829 | -28,686 |
| XI | 5,462 | 1,040 | -4,422 |
| United Arab Emirates | 1,508 | 861 | -647 |
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) | 35,947,727 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 13,847,062 |
| Other | 491,926 |
| Air transport | 427,827 |
| 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) | 18,470,717 | 17,477,010 | -993,707 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 7,034,663 | 6,812,399 | -222,264 |
| Other | 150,531 | 341,395 | +190,864 |
| Air transport | 233,499 | 194,328 | -39,171 |
| 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 | 19,421,345 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 15,225,642 |
| London Gateway Port | 5,834,674 |
| Southampton | 2,691,307 |
| Felixstowe | 1,181,006 |
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 | 9,658,517 | 9,762,828 | +104,311 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 7,977,212 | 7,248,430 | -728,782 |
| London Gateway Port | 2,294,780 | 3,539,894 | +1,245,114 |
| Southampton | 1,505,612 | 1,185,695 | -319,917 |
| Felixstowe | 1,005,239 | 175,767 | -829,472 |
| Liverpool Docks | 456,586 | 676,131 | +219,545 |
| Middlesbrough | 572,781 | 501,431 | -71,350 |
| Newhaven | 706,703 | 204,609 | -502,094 |
| Eurotunnel | 587,557 | 303,701 | -283,856 |
| 000 | 150,531 | 341,395 | +190,864 |
Related HS codes
What this shows: Sibling or child HS codes in the same classification branch.
Quick facts
HS code: 360690
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Covers all other fire-starting materials and combustible products not listed in specific HS codes