Import/export HS code 6602: Walking sticks and similar items
Includes walking sticks, seat-sticks, whips, riding-crops, and similar products used for support or in sports and leisure activities
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| China | 10,567,387 |
| Czechia | 1,600,590 |
| Taiwan | 986,286 |
| Germany | 974,562 |
| Canada | 795,570 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| China | 5,985,396 | 4,581,991 | -1,403,405 |
| Czechia | 857,832 | 742,758 | -115,074 |
| Taiwan | 732,997 | 253,289 | -479,708 |
| Germany | 260,873 | 713,689 | +452,816 |
| Canada | 405,099 | 390,471 | -14,628 |
| Netherlands | 323,091 | 209,906 | -113,185 |
| France | 176,473 | 198,899 | +22,426 |
| United States | 90,702 | 240,100 | +149,398 |
| Spain | 168,979 | 150,205 | -18,774 |
| Austria | 38,480 | 88,026 | +49,546 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| China | 11,487,720 |
| Taiwan | 2,374,643 |
| Czechia | 1,049,263 |
| Canada | 792,905 |
| Germany | 616,071 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| China | 6,539,285 | 4,948,435 | -1,590,850 |
| Taiwan | 1,204,204 | 1,170,439 | -33,765 |
| Czechia | 473,324 | 575,939 | +102,615 |
| Canada | 405,099 | 387,806 | -17,293 |
| Germany | 293,564 | 322,507 | +28,943 |
| Spain | 126,332 | 140,694 | +14,362 |
| United States | 47,802 | 79,470 | +31,668 |
| Italy | 74,555 | 35,965 | -38,590 |
| Pakistan | 74,839 | 31,740 | -43,099 |
| India | 25,409 | 55,056 | +29,647 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Greater Manchester | 18 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 17 |
| Inner London - West | 13 |
| Inner London - East | 10 |
| West Midlands | 10 |
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 | 14 | 12 | -2 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 12 | 12 | +0 |
| Inner London - West | 7 | 8 | +1 |
| Inner London - East | 5 | 9 | +4 |
| West Midlands | 9 | 8 | -1 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 5 | 5 | +0 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 5 | 6 | +1 |
| Essex | 5 | 4 | -1 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 5 | 7 | +2 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 6 | 3 | -3 |
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) | 10,337,533 |
| Air transport | 3,541,863 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 3,248,444 |
| Other | 312,032 |
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) | 5,879,704 | 4,457,829 | -1,421,875 |
| Air transport | 1,784,687 | 1,757,176 | -27,511 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 1,546,300 | 1,702,144 | +155,844 |
| Other | 199,002 | 113,030 | -85,972 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Felixstowe | 4,539,929 |
| Southampton | 2,919,429 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 1,853,097 |
| Thamesport | 1,245,922 |
| Eurotunnel | 1,235,600 |
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 | 2,878,531 | 1,661,398 | -1,217,133 |
| Southampton | 1,963,267 | 956,162 | -1,007,105 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 862,282 | 990,815 | +128,533 |
| Thamesport | 611,037 | 634,885 | +23,848 |
| Eurotunnel | 336,476 | 899,124 | +562,648 |
| London Gateway Port | 257,047 | 867,179 | +610,132 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 525,298 | 401,634 | -123,664 |
| Birmingham Airport | 437,966 | 274,070 | -163,896 |
| London | 272,061 | 175,097 | -96,964 |
| 499 | 98,120 | 249,138 | +151,018 |
Importer companies by SIC division
What this shows: Industry breakdown (SIC divisions) of importing companies.
Top 5 values
| SIC | Companies |
|---|---|
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 93 |
| Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 77 |
| Other manufacturing | 7 |
| Manufacture of wearing apparel | 5 |
| Activities of head offices; management consultancy activities | 4 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-04 | 28 |
| 2026-03 | 29 |
| 2026-02 | 35 |
| 2026-01 | 23 |
| 2025-12 | 31 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| SUNRISE MEDICAL LIMITED | 109 |
| LOVEHONEY GROUP UK LIMITED | 107 |
| FRASERS GROUP TRADING LIMITED | 81 |
| DRIVE DEVILBISS HEALTHCARE LIMITED | 72 |
| PERFORMANCE HEALTH INTERNATIONAL LIMITED | 69 |
| ELECTROVISION LIMITED | 63 |
| CARECO (UK) LIMITED | 59 |
| PJS (UK) LTD | 58 |
| WEATHERBEETA LIMITED | 57 |
| ANN SUMMERS LTD. | 55 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 86 |
| 0-1m | 38 |
| 54m+ | 27 |
| 15m-54m | 23 |
| Other | 14 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Ireland | 1,248,015 |
| United States | 319,725 |
| Netherlands | 293,601 |
| France | 253,252 |
| Germany | 252,602 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ireland | 1,101,323 | 146,692 | -954,631 |
| United States | 194,324 | 125,401 | -68,923 |
| Netherlands | 134,797 | 158,804 | +24,007 |
| France | 141,038 | 112,214 | -28,824 |
| Germany | 207,829 | 44,773 | -163,056 |
| Guyana | 55,962 | 73,789 | +17,827 |
| Japan | 79,153 | 49,842 | -29,311 |
| Tajikistan | 0 | 110,000 | +110,000 |
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 27,323 | 49,780 | +22,457 |
| Australia | 40,254 | 35,185 | -5,069 |
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 | 2,897 |
| China | 1,705 |
| Germany | 1,426 |
| Taiwan | 694 |
| United States | 500 |
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 | 290 | 2,607 | +2,317 |
| China | 752 | 953 | +201 |
| Germany | 645 | 781 | +136 |
| Taiwan | 540 | 154 | -386 |
| United States | 0 | 500 | +500 |
| XI | 128 | 0 | -128 |
| Italy | 28 | 20 | -8 |
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) | 2,004,391 |
| Air transport | 1,356,339 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 336,683 |
| Road transport | 41,737 |
| Other | 8,377 |
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) | 1,541,699 | 462,692 | -1,079,007 |
| Air transport | 720,289 | 636,050 | -84,239 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 184,129 | 152,554 | -31,575 |
| Road transport | 41,737 | 0 | -41,737 |
| Other | 2,775 | 5,602 | +2,827 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Holyhead | 969,149 |
| East Midlands Airport | 494,995 |
| ZLC | 467,595 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 417,401 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 283,703 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Holyhead | 886,696 | 82,453 | -804,243 |
| East Midlands Airport | 316,739 | 178,256 | -138,483 |
| ZLC | 291,054 | 176,541 | -114,513 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 262,530 | 154,871 | -107,659 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 79,425 | 204,278 | +124,853 |
| Dover | 159,881 | 92,727 | -67,154 |
| Heysham | 125,996 | 32,818 | -93,178 |
| London Gateway Port | 63,391 | 28,889 | -34,502 |
| Immingham Docks | 36,274 | 43,151 | +6,877 |
| London Stansted Airport | 37,767 | 35,388 | -2,379 |
Quick facts
HS code: 6602
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Includes walking sticks, seat-sticks, whips, riding-crops, and similar products used for support or in sports and leisure activities