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 | 10,687,208 |
| Netherlands | 7,919,668 |
| Poland | 2,089,715 |
| Romania | 1,835,494 |
| China | 1,191,342 |
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 | 4,035,053 | 6,652,155 | +2,617,102 |
| Netherlands | 3,762,323 | 4,157,345 | +395,022 |
| Poland | 1,158,240 | 931,475 | -226,765 |
| Romania | 1,164,622 | 670,872 | -493,750 |
| China | 636,280 | 555,062 | -81,218 |
| Germany | 498,519 | 616,834 | +118,315 |
| Czechia | 608,228 | 125,268 | -482,960 |
| Philippines | 430,665 | 214,870 | -215,795 |
| Turkey | 317,789 | 221,975 | -95,814 |
| Lithuania | 110,019 | 320,705 | +210,686 |
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 | 6,897,151 |
| Poland | 2,562,748 |
| Romania | 1,977,196 |
| China | 1,475,872 |
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 | 3,482,232 | 3,414,919 | -67,313 |
| Poland | 1,223,806 | 1,338,942 | +115,136 |
| Romania | 1,181,830 | 795,366 | -386,464 |
| China | 813,796 | 662,076 | -151,720 |
| Czechia | 608,228 | 127,863 | -480,365 |
| Philippines | 430,665 | 214,870 | -215,795 |
| Turkey | 317,789 | 221,975 | -95,814 |
| Germany | 290,463 | 239,502 | -50,961 |
| United States | 469,510 | 9,604 | -459,906 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Cambridgeshire and Peterborough | 5 |
| Greater Manchester | 5 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cambridgeshire and Peterborough | 5 | 3 | -2 |
| Greater Manchester | 3 | 3 | +0 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 4 | 3 | -1 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 3 | 3 | +0 |
| West Midlands | 4 | 3 | -1 |
| 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) | 19,928,105 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 5,593,625 |
| Other | 4,248,541 |
| Air transport | 118,102 |
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) | 9,205,653 | 10,722,452 | +1,516,799 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 3,031,191 | 2,562,434 | -468,757 |
| Other | 1,935,819 | 2,312,722 | +376,903 |
| Air transport | 56,359 | 61,743 | +5,384 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Immingham Docks | 7,171,391 |
| Liverpool Docks | 4,926,475 |
| 000 | 4,248,541 |
| Dover | 3,673,774 |
| Felixstowe | 2,118,042 |
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 | 3,460,378 | 3,711,013 | +250,635 |
| Liverpool Docks | 1,072,880 | 3,853,595 | +2,780,715 |
| 000 | 1,935,819 | 2,312,722 | +376,903 |
| Dover | 2,233,261 | 1,440,513 | -792,748 |
| Felixstowe | 1,218,232 | 899,810 | -318,422 |
| Holyhead | 1,371,745 | 384,211 | -987,534 |
| Harwich | 439,073 | 421,052 | -18,021 |
| Southampton | 494,292 | 276,874 | -217,418 |
| Heysham | 67,544 | 677,572 | +610,028 |
| Killingholme | 399,931 | 329,193 | -70,738 |
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
|
32 |
|
Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles
|
12 |
|
Manufacture of chemicals and chemical products
|
5 |
|
Other manufacturing
|
4 |
|
Manufacture of rubber and plastic products
|
3 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-05 | 10 |
| 2026-04 | 8 |
| 2026-03 | 6 |
| 2026-02 | 12 |
| 2026-01 | 7 |
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 |
| WEBER-STEPHEN PRODUCTS (U.K.) LIMITED | 28 |
| COSTCO WHOLESALE UK LIMITED | 23 |
| NEVILLE UK PLC | 23 |
| EUROPOL WHOLESALE LIMITED | 21 |
| 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 | 9 |
| 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 | 10,207,837 |
| Spain | 6,785,836 |
| Netherlands | 5,934,960 |
| Germany | 4,334,455 |
| Australia | 4,073,785 |
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 | 3,739,678 | 3,046,158 | -693,520 |
| Netherlands | 3,204,459 | 2,730,501 | -473,958 |
| Germany | 2,197,295 | 2,137,160 | -60,135 |
| Australia | 2,062,918 | 2,010,867 | -52,051 |
| Portugal | 2,028,744 | 1,743,248 | -285,496 |
| Saudi Arabia | 1,358,419 | 1,256,331 | -102,088 |
| France | 1,246,078 | 1,184,123 | -61,955 |
| New Zealand | 878,534 | 1,036,193 | +157,659 |
| Ireland | 570,251 | 590,558 | +20,307 |
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 | 217,014 |
| XI | 6,054 |
| 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 | 7,850 | 237,552 | +229,702 |
| Ireland | 120,014 | 97,000 | -23,014 |
| XI | 5,180 | 874 | -4,306 |
| United Arab Emirates | 2,369 | 0 | -2,369 |
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) | 35,495,614 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 13,567,497 |
| Other | 490,523 |
| Air transport | 389,286 |
| 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) | 18,664,868 | 16,830,746 | -1,834,122 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 7,005,747 | 6,561,750 | -443,997 |
| Other | 144,349 | 346,174 | +201,825 |
| Air transport | 198,016 | 191,270 | -6,746 |
| 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 | 19,246,873 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 14,891,475 |
| London Gateway Port | 5,989,497 |
| Southampton | 2,750,673 |
| Liverpool Docks | 1,148,221 |
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 | 9,565,736 | 9,681,137 | +115,401 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 8,041,721 | 6,849,754 | -1,191,967 |
| London Gateway Port | 2,736,981 | 3,252,516 | +515,535 |
| Southampton | 1,685,349 | 1,065,324 | -620,025 |
| Liverpool Docks | 442,508 | 705,713 | +263,205 |
| Middlesbrough | 495,533 | 622,372 | +126,839 |
| Felixstowe | 679,265 | 175,767 | -503,498 |
| Eurotunnel | 561,741 | 276,811 | -284,930 |
| Newhaven | 649,657 | 178,693 | -470,964 |
| 000 | 144,349 | 346,174 | +201,825 |
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