Import/export HS code 36069010: Fire-starting alloys like ferro-cerium
Includes ferro-cerium and other similar alloys used to start fires, available in all forms
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| India | 41,605 |
| Greece | 37,728 |
| China | 35,624 |
| Spain | 33,795 |
| Germany | 22,748 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| India | 20,936 | 20,669 | -267 |
| Greece | 20,666 | 17,062 | -3,604 |
| China | 27,397 | 8,227 | -19,170 |
| Spain | 33,793 | 2 | -33,791 |
| Germany | 22,748 | 0 | -22,748 |
| Ireland | 15,074 | 359 | -14,715 |
| Netherlands | 6,630 | 3,409 | -3,221 |
| France | 0 | 6,634 | +6,634 |
| Austria | 0 | 2,564 | +2,564 |
| United States | 2,357 | 0 | -2,357 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| India | 75,391 |
| United States | 38,013 |
| Greece | 37,728 |
| China | 36,953 |
| Netherlands | 13,260 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| India | 54,722 | 20,669 | -34,053 |
| United States | 34,604 | 3,409 | -31,195 |
| Greece | 20,666 | 17,062 | -3,604 |
| China | 28,726 | 8,227 | -20,499 |
| Netherlands | 6,630 | 6,630 | +0 |
| Germany | 4,225 | 0 | -4,225 |
| Austria | 0 | 2,564 | +2,564 |
| Poland | 0 | 1,270 | +1,270 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 1 |
| Essex | 1 |
| Greater Manchester | 1 |
| Lancashire | 1 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Essex | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Greater Manchester | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Lancashire | 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 124,234 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 67,969 |
| Air transport | 17,201 |
| Other | 395 |
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) | 103,763 | 20,471 | -83,292 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 35,629 | 32,340 | -3,289 |
| Air transport | 10,181 | 7,020 | -3,161 |
| Other | 30 | 365 | +335 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover | 79,808 |
| London Gateway Port | 20,669 |
| Thamesport | 18,228 |
| Felixstowe | 17,992 |
| Liverpool Docks | 15,053 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dover | 72,975 | 6,833 | -66,142 |
| London Gateway Port | 0 | 20,669 | +20,669 |
| Thamesport | 9,689 | 8,539 | -1,150 |
| Felixstowe | 17,992 | 0 | -17,992 |
| Liverpool Docks | 15,053 | 0 | -15,053 |
| Eurotunnel | 4,225 | 10,229 | +6,004 |
| Avonmouth Docks | 12,828 | 1,566 | -11,262 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 7,824 | 0 | -7,824 |
| Immingham Docks | 6,630 | 0 | -6,630 |
| Manchester Airport | 1,329 | 3,186 | +1,857 |
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
|
2 |
|
Other manufacturing
|
1 |
|
Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles
|
1 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2025-09 | 1 |
| 2025-05 | 1 |
| 2024-08 | 2 |
| 2024-07 | 2 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 54m+ | 2 |
| 1m-15m | 1 |
| 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 | 67,896 |
| Germany | 35,861 |
| Singapore | 1,629 |
| Spain | 1,176 |
| France | 976 |
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 | 4,548 | 63,348 | +58,800 |
| Germany | 31,863 | 3,998 | -27,865 |
| Singapore | 1,629 | 0 | -1,629 |
| Spain | 1,176 | 0 | -1,176 |
| France | 976 | 0 | -976 |
| Ireland | 309 | 251 | -58 |
Export volume by transport
What this shows: Export value by transport mode used to ship goods from the UK.
Top 5 values
| Transport | £ |
|---|---|
| Air transport | 69,525 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 36,837 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,176 |
| Other | 560 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air transport | 6,177 | 63,348 | +57,171 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 32,839 | 3,998 | -28,841 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,176 | 0 | -1,176 |
| Other | 309 | 251 | -58 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| London Heathrow Airport | 38,169 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 35,861 |
| East Midlands Airport | 31,356 |
| Portsmouth | 1,176 |
| Dover | 976 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| London Heathrow Airport | 0 | 38,169 | +38,169 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 31,863 | 3,998 | -27,865 |
| East Midlands Airport | 6,177 | 25,179 | +19,002 |
| Portsmouth | 1,176 | 0 | -1,176 |
| Dover | 976 | 0 | -976 |
| 000 | 309 | 251 | -58 |
Quick facts
HS code: 36069010
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Includes ferro-cerium and other similar alloys used to start fires, available in all forms