Import/export HS code 3813: Fire extinguisher preparations
Chemicals and materials used in fire extinguishers, including charged fire-extinguishing grenades
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- It helps you understand the market size for your product in the UK.
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* 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| United States | 12,596,668 |
| Netherlands | 3,164,822 |
| France | 2,853,162 |
| Spain | 1,569,571 |
| Italy | 1,390,390 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | 6,827,774 | 5,768,894 | -1,058,880 |
| Netherlands | 729,707 | 2,435,115 | +1,705,408 |
| France | 1,685,043 | 1,168,119 | -516,924 |
| Spain | 456,842 | 1,112,729 | +655,887 |
| Italy | 57,413 | 1,332,977 | +1,275,564 |
| Sweden | 696,708 | 536,409 | -160,299 |
| Belgium | 588,163 | 596,792 | +8,629 |
| Germany | 385,523 | 334,350 | -51,173 |
| Estonia | 0 | 632,501 | +632,501 |
| China | 237,774 | 265,833 | +28,059 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| United States | 13,742,430 |
| Italy | 3,082,694 |
| Belgium | 2,044,794 |
| France | 1,765,680 |
| Spain | 1,522,534 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | 7,649,728 | 6,092,702 | -1,557,026 |
| Italy | 289,031 | 2,793,663 | +2,504,632 |
| Belgium | 995,279 | 1,049,515 | +54,236 |
| France | 854,433 | 911,247 | +56,814 |
| Spain | 457,123 | 1,065,411 | +608,288 |
| Sweden | 729,147 | 515,615 | -213,532 |
| Germany | 505,823 | 700,798 | +194,975 |
| Canada | 6,596 | 693,824 | +687,228 |
| China | 302,096 | 265,833 | -36,263 |
| India | 4,222 | 122,583 | +118,361 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 9 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 5 |
| Inner London - West | 5 |
| West Midlands | 5 |
| Merseyside | 3 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 7 | 6 | -1 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 3 | 2 | -1 |
| Inner London - West | 5 | 3 | -2 |
| West Midlands | 3 | 3 | +0 |
| Merseyside | 3 | 2 | -1 |
| Norfolk | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| West Central Scotland | 1 | 3 | +2 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| East Yorkshire and Northern Lincolnshire | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| Greater Manchester | 2 | 0 | -2 |
Import volume by transport
What this shows: Import value by transport mode used to bring goods into the UK.
Top 5 values
| Transport | £ |
|---|---|
| Air transport | 12,506,266 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 9,731,699 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 4,087,272 |
| Other | 17,623 |
| Rail transport | 13,363 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air transport | 7,088,258 | 5,418,008 | -1,670,250 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 3,433,366 | 6,298,333 | +2,864,967 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,413,497 | 2,673,775 | +1,260,278 |
| Other | 12,732 | 4,891 | -7,841 |
| Rail transport | 0 | 13,363 | +13,363 |
| Road transport | 2,993 | 0 | -2,993 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| London Stansted Airport | 11,161,368 |
| Dover | 2,858,351 |
| Southampton | 1,939,561 |
| Immingham Docks | 1,840,329 |
| Purfleet | 1,537,350 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| London Stansted Airport | 6,610,049 | 4,551,319 | -2,058,730 |
| Dover | 1,156,971 | 1,701,380 | +544,409 |
| Southampton | 889,764 | 1,049,797 | +160,033 |
| Immingham Docks | 875,027 | 965,302 | +90,275 |
| Purfleet | 0 | 1,537,350 | +1,537,350 |
| London | 261,767 | 1,082,353 | +820,586 |
| Eurotunnel | 479,222 | 713,785 | +234,563 |
| Felixstowe | 289,357 | 558,894 | +269,537 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 249,745 | 576,132 | +326,387 |
| Portsmouth | 120,173 | 627,652 | +507,479 |
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 | 11 |
| Warehousing and support activities for transportation | 9 |
| Other manufacturing | 8 |
| Air transport | 7 |
| Activities of head offices; management consultancy activities | 6 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 11 |
| 2025-11 | 5 |
| 2025-10 | 11 |
| 2025-09 | 9 |
| 2025-08 | 12 |
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+ | 33 |
| 1m-15m | 21 |
| 15m-54m | 6 |
| Other | 6 |
| 0-1m | 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Germany | 6,195,634 |
| United States | 1,418,240 |
| France | 1,391,853 |
| Australia | 1,359,613 |
| United Arab Emirates | 1,331,700 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Germany | 4,370,980 | 1,824,654 | -2,546,326 |
| United States | 1,003,797 | 414,443 | -589,354 |
| France | 689,958 | 701,895 | +11,937 |
| Australia | 723,655 | 635,958 | -87,697 |
| United Arab Emirates | 815,718 | 515,982 | -299,736 |
| Italy | 480,800 | 758,131 | +277,331 |
| Libya | 1,030,186 | 111,888 | -918,298 |
| Turkey | 396,937 | 557,726 | +160,789 |
| India | 929,247 | 5,592 | -923,655 |
| Nigeria | 672,508 | 43,400 | -629,108 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| United States | 19,040 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | 19,040 | 0 | -19,040 |
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) | 8,740,945 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 7,262,302 |
| Air transport | 7,181,380 |
| Other | 49,647 |
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) | 5,607,871 | 3,133,074 | -2,474,797 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 5,522,892 | 1,739,410 | -3,783,482 |
| Air transport | 4,219,509 | 2,961,871 | -1,257,638 |
| Other | 35,029 | 14,618 | -20,411 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 7,565,748 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 4,534,434 |
| London Gateway Port | 3,841,515 |
| Felixstowe | 1,300,869 |
| East Midlands Airport | 1,210,151 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 5,189,244 | 2,376,504 | -2,812,740 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 2,855,933 | 1,678,501 | -1,177,432 |
| London Gateway Port | 2,836,323 | 1,005,192 | -1,831,131 |
| Felixstowe | 1,144,662 | 156,207 | -988,455 |
| East Midlands Airport | 572,623 | 637,528 | +64,905 |
| London Stansted Airport | 528,277 | 436,665 | -91,612 |
| Southampton | 502,161 | 431,749 | -70,412 |
| Liverpool Docks | 626,369 | 98,828 | -527,541 |
| London | 449,078 | 136,848 | -312,230 |
| Dover | 105,421 | 461,314 | +355,893 |
Quick facts
HS code: 3813
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Chemicals and materials used in fire extinguishers, including charged fire-extinguishing grenades