Import/export HS code 820560: Blowlamps
Handheld tools that produce a hot flame, often used for soldering or heating
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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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Taiwan | 1,884,588 |
| China | 1,755,946 |
| Estonia | 1,153,070 |
| United States | 691,045 |
| Belgium | 458,675 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Taiwan | 975,786 | 908,802 | -66,984 |
| China | 837,569 | 918,377 | +80,808 |
| Estonia | 426,841 | 726,229 | +299,388 |
| United States | 423,744 | 267,301 | -156,443 |
| Belgium | 307,487 | 151,188 | -156,299 |
| France | 276,287 | 166,857 | -109,430 |
| South Korea | 135,784 | 166,629 | +30,845 |
| Sweden | 115,818 | 131,224 | +15,406 |
| Canada | 0 | 202,443 | +202,443 |
| Germany | 57,710 | 58,613 | +903 |
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 | 2,893,256 |
| Estonia | 1,566,685 |
| Taiwan | 1,414,126 |
| United States | 874,230 |
| South Korea | 303,559 |
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 | 1,480,464 | 1,412,792 | -67,672 |
| Estonia | 655,286 | 911,399 | +256,113 |
| Taiwan | 763,450 | 650,676 | -112,774 |
| United States | 423,627 | 450,603 | +26,976 |
| South Korea | 135,784 | 167,775 | +31,991 |
| Germany | 26,376 | 29,917 | +3,541 |
| Spain | 39,072 | 4,172 | -34,900 |
| Switzerland | 32,512 | 9,057 | -23,455 |
| Japan | 23,896 | 12,897 | -10,999 |
| Ireland | 18,876 | 10,752 | -8,124 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| West Midlands | 7 |
| Greater Manchester | 6 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 5 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 5 |
| Essex | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Midlands | 7 | 3 | -4 |
| Greater Manchester | 3 | 5 | +2 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 5 | 4 | -1 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 5 | 2 | -3 |
| Essex | 3 | 2 | -1 |
| Devon | 2 | 3 | +1 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| North Yorkshire | 1 | 3 | +2 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| West Yorkshire | 2 | 3 | +1 |
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) | 4,616,992 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 1,654,601 |
| Air transport | 1,009,464 |
| Other | 217,195 |
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) | 2,386,634 | 2,230,358 | -156,276 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 762,480 | 892,121 | +129,641 |
| Air transport | 448,514 | 560,950 | +112,436 |
| Other | 109,789 | 107,406 | -2,383 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Felixstowe | 2,420,249 |
| Southampton | 1,421,192 |
| Dover | 1,059,893 |
| London | 578,213 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 385,766 |
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 | 1,328,786 | 1,091,463 | -237,323 |
| Southampton | 731,690 | 689,502 | -42,188 |
| Dover | 527,945 | 531,948 | +4,003 |
| London | 254,932 | 323,281 | +68,349 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 190,667 | 195,099 | +4,432 |
| London Stansted Airport | 75,316 | 143,862 | +68,546 |
| 000 | 109,789 | 107,406 | -2,383 |
| East Midlands Airport | 84,791 | 106,680 | +21,889 |
| Eurotunnel | 17,969 | 140,402 | +122,433 |
| Harwich | 0 | 149,449 | +149,449 |
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 | 38 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 16 |
| Financial service activities, except insurance and pension funding | 4 |
| Other manufacturing | 4 |
| Repair and installation of machinery and equipment | 4 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-04 | 7 |
| 2026-03 | 13 |
| 2026-02 | 9 |
| 2026-01 | 7 |
| 2025-12 | 11 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| ROTHENBERGER (U.K.) LIMITED | 102 |
| BURTON MCCALL LIMITED | 90 |
| DRAPER TOOLS LIMITED | 65 |
| LIFETIME BRANDS EUROPE LIMITED | 61 |
| NISBETS LIMITED | 55 |
| TODAYS TOOLS LIMITED | 51 |
| ARCTIC HAYES LIMITED | 50 |
| MONUMENT TOOLS LIMITED | 46 |
| THE TOOL CONNECTION LIMITED | 33 |
| SNAP-ON U.K. HOLDINGS LIMITED | 32 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 29 |
| 54m+ | 22 |
| 15m-54m | 13 |
| 0-1m | 9 |
| Other | 5 |
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 | 286,512 |
| Germany | 217,570 |
| Estonia | 208,487 |
| Netherlands | 122,401 |
| Sweden | 50,032 |
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 | 154,676 | 131,836 | -22,840 |
| Germany | 168,389 | 49,181 | -119,208 |
| Estonia | 158,705 | 49,782 | -108,923 |
| Netherlands | 24,274 | 98,127 | +73,853 |
| Sweden | 34,784 | 15,248 | -19,536 |
| Denmark | 22,475 | 19,039 | -3,436 |
| Belgium | 12,904 | 27,918 | +15,014 |
| France | 155 | 34,639 | +34,484 |
| Iceland | 13,124 | 12,585 | -539 |
| Australia | 22,044 | 0 | -22,044 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| China | 31,822 |
| Taiwan | 5,665 |
| XI | 1,880 |
| France | 612 |
| United States | 295 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| China | 22,632 | 9,190 | -13,442 |
| Taiwan | 1,204 | 4,461 | +3,257 |
| XI | 1,880 | 0 | -1,880 |
| France | 171 | 441 | +270 |
| United States | 295 | 0 | -295 |
| Switzerland | 83 | 36 | -47 |
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) | 886,386 |
| Air transport | 122,746 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 92,974 |
| Other | 41,285 |
| Road transport | 888 |
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) | 510,598 | 375,788 | -134,810 |
| Air transport | 67,046 | 55,700 | -11,346 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 62,917 | 30,057 | -32,860 |
| Other | 26,285 | 15,000 | -11,285 |
| Road transport | 0 | 888 | +888 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 528,359 |
| Immingham Docks | 172,867 |
| Holyhead | 125,379 |
| East Midlands Airport | 59,214 |
| Liverpool Docks | 53,912 |
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 | 352,439 | 175,920 | -176,519 |
| Immingham Docks | 66,499 | 106,368 | +39,869 |
| Holyhead | 48,875 | 76,504 | +27,629 |
| East Midlands Airport | 45,789 | 13,425 | -32,364 |
| Liverpool Docks | 38,819 | 15,093 | -23,726 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 13,353 | 29,006 | +15,653 |
| 000 | 26,285 | 15,000 | -11,285 |
| Heysham | 21,772 | 10,620 | -11,152 |
| Middlesbrough | 13,124 | 12,585 | -539 |
| London Gateway Port | 22,085 | 1,643 | -20,442 |
Quick facts
HS code: 820560
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Handheld tools that produce a hot flame, often used for soldering or heating