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 | 1,819,883 |
| China | 1,473,923 |
| Estonia | 1,013,821 |
| United States | 596,530 |
| France | 483,290 |
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 | 887,190 | 932,693 | +45,503 |
| China | 827,713 | 646,210 | -181,503 |
| Estonia | 375,165 | 638,656 | +263,491 |
| United States | 326,928 | 269,602 | -57,326 |
| France | 404,336 | 78,954 | -325,382 |
| Belgium | 273,491 | 168,027 | -105,464 |
| South Korea | 148,195 | 77,110 | -71,085 |
| Sweden | 90,746 | 97,999 | +7,253 |
| Germany | 63,445 | 57,185 | -6,260 |
| Ireland | 33,827 | 27,360 | -6,467 |
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 | 2,631,971 |
| Estonia | 1,439,539 |
| Taiwan | 1,309,760 |
| United States | 587,230 |
| South Korea | 226,451 |
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 | 1,432,177 | 1,199,794 | -232,383 |
| Estonia | 650,899 | 788,640 | +137,741 |
| Taiwan | 694,432 | 615,328 | -79,104 |
| United States | 335,902 | 251,328 | -84,574 |
| South Korea | 148,195 | 78,256 | -69,939 |
| Spain | 72,635 | 11,592 | -61,043 |
| Germany | 30,410 | 18,765 | -11,645 |
| Switzerland | 32,512 | 9,057 | -23,455 |
| Japan | 23,557 | 10,573 | -12,984 |
| Ireland | 14,075 | 17,380 | +3,305 |
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 | 4 | -3 |
| Greater Manchester | 3 | 5 | +2 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 5 | 4 | -1 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 5 | 2 | -3 |
| Essex | 2 | 4 | +2 |
| Gloucestershire and Wiltshire | 3 | 1 | -2 |
| Inner London - West | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Cheshire | 2 | 2 | +0 |
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) | 4,065,218 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 1,568,162 |
| Air transport | 816,242 |
| Other | 160,201 |
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) | 2,311,306 | 1,753,912 | -557,394 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 835,348 | 732,814 | -102,534 |
| Air transport | 287,453 | 528,789 | +241,336 |
| Other | 110,094 | 50,107 | -59,987 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Felixstowe | 2,255,121 |
| Southampton | 1,267,670 |
| Dover | 1,023,774 |
| London | 410,067 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 310,551 |
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 | 1,337,669 | 917,452 | -420,217 |
| Southampton | 687,874 | 579,796 | -108,078 |
| Dover | 523,145 | 500,629 | -22,516 |
| London | 280,616 | 129,451 | -151,165 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 81,136 | 229,415 | +148,279 |
| 000 | 110,094 | 50,107 | -59,987 |
| East Midlands Airport | 91,987 | 62,161 | -29,826 |
| Manchester Airport | 63,380 | 88,712 | +25,332 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 79,292 | 60,091 | -19,201 |
| London Stansted Airport | 33,714 | 100,640 | +66,926 |
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 | 14 |
| Financial service activities, except insurance and pension funding | 4 |
| Other manufacturing | 4 |
| Wholesale and retail trade and repair of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 4 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 7 |
| 2025-11 | 11 |
| 2025-10 | 12 |
| 2025-09 | 12 |
| 2025-08 | 9 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| ROTHENBERGER (U.K.) LIMITED | 98 |
| BURTON MCCALL LIMITED | 86 |
| DRAPER TOOLS LIMITED | 64 |
| LIFETIME BRANDS EUROPE LIMITED | 61 |
| NISBETS LIMITED | 55 |
| TODAYS TOOLS LIMITED | 50 |
| ARCTIC HAYES LIMITED | 49 |
| MONUMENT TOOLS LIMITED | 44 |
| SNAP-ON U.K. HOLDINGS LIMITED | 32 |
| BOLLIN GROUP 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 | 26 |
| 54m+ | 23 |
| 15m-54m | 9 |
| 0-1m | 7 |
| 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 | 263,289 |
| Estonia | 208,487 |
| Germany | 207,758 |
| Netherlands | 115,511 |
| 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 | 140,534 | 122,755 | -17,779 |
| Estonia | 3,678 | 204,809 | +201,131 |
| Germany | 174,255 | 33,503 | -140,752 |
| Netherlands | 27,752 | 87,759 | +60,007 |
| Sweden | 34,784 | 15,248 | -19,536 |
| Denmark | 13,622 | 27,892 | +14,270 |
| France | 1,563 | 30,181 | +28,618 |
| Belgium | 19,591 | 9,404 | -10,187 |
| Iceland | 13,124 | 10,230 | -2,894 |
| Australia | 2,639 | 19,405 | +16,766 |
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 | 29,472 |
| Taiwan | 4,414 |
| XI | 2,402 |
| France | 367 |
| 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 | 22,535 | 6,937 | -15,598 |
| Taiwan | 823 | 3,591 | +2,768 |
| XI | 2,402 | 0 | -2,402 |
| France | 136 | 231 | +95 |
| United States | 295 | 0 | -295 |
| Switzerland | 0 | 119 | +119 |
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) | 829,362 |
| Air transport | 121,683 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 96,715 |
| Other | 37,731 |
| 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) | 347,331 | 482,031 | +134,700 |
| Air transport | 74,124 | 47,559 | -26,565 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 50,801 | 45,914 | -4,887 |
| Other | 26,661 | 11,070 | -15,591 |
| 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 | 500,414 |
| Immingham Docks | 173,146 |
| Holyhead | 111,330 |
| East Midlands Airport | 67,143 |
| Liverpool Docks | 53,242 |
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 | 210,055 | 290,359 | +80,304 |
| Immingham Docks | 62,584 | 110,562 | +47,978 |
| Holyhead | 36,058 | 75,272 | +39,214 |
| East Midlands Airport | 47,535 | 19,608 | -27,927 |
| Liverpool Docks | 43,796 | 9,446 | -34,350 |
| 000 | 26,661 | 11,070 | -15,591 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 18,685 | 14,682 | -4,003 |
| Heysham | 20,722 | 5,684 | -15,038 |
| Middlesbrough | 14,115 | 10,230 | -3,885 |
| London Gateway Port | 2,680 | 19,405 | +16,725 |
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