Import/export HS code 821110: Assorted kitchen tool sets
Sets containing a mix of hand tools like knives, forks, and spoons for kitchen or dining use
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 | 24,665,483 |
| Germany | 2,362,751 |
| France | 1,780,786 |
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 1,200,729 |
| United States | 602,819 |
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 | 14,038,775 | 10,626,708 | -3,412,067 |
| Germany | 1,054,517 | 1,308,234 | +253,717 |
| France | 587,895 | 1,192,891 | +604,996 |
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 520,920 | 679,809 | +158,889 |
| United States | 551,536 | 51,283 | -500,253 |
| Netherlands | 301,744 | 270,578 | -31,166 |
| Ireland | 115,181 | 104,770 | -10,411 |
| Japan | 127,784 | 67,269 | -60,515 |
| Switzerland | 103,241 | 76,776 | -26,465 |
| Taiwan | 60,393 | 33,653 | -26,740 |
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 | 29,154,426 |
| Germany | 1,483,276 |
| United States | 349,304 |
| Japan | 289,710 |
| Switzerland | 171,567 |
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 | 15,912,502 | 13,241,924 | -2,670,578 |
| Germany | 714,734 | 768,542 | +53,808 |
| United States | 337,012 | 12,292 | -324,720 |
| Japan | 163,650 | 126,060 | -37,590 |
| Switzerland | 97,150 | 74,417 | -22,733 |
| France | 73,981 | 82,712 | +8,731 |
| Taiwan | 78,314 | 26,764 | -51,550 |
| Brazil | 30,766 | 18,361 | -12,405 |
| Turkey | 14,405 | 22,040 | +7,635 |
| Ukraine | 3,890 | 27,251 | +23,361 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Inner London - West | 15 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 13 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 10 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 10 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 9 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Inner London - West | 8 | 11 | +3 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 8 | 7 | -1 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 8 | 7 | -1 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 9 | 8 | -1 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 4 | 7 | +3 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 8 | 8 | +0 |
| Greater Manchester | 5 | 5 | +0 |
| West Midlands | 5 | 6 | +1 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 5 | 2 | -3 |
| Inner London - East | 5 | 4 | -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) | 25,549,248 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 3,860,092 |
| Air transport | 2,062,855 |
| Other | 722,342 |
| Road transport | 90,654 |
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) | 14,499,465 | 11,049,783 | -3,449,682 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 1,609,229 | 2,250,863 | +641,634 |
| Air transport | 988,318 | 1,074,537 | +86,219 |
| Other | 534,146 | 188,196 | -345,950 |
| Road transport | 15,115 | 75,539 | +60,424 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Felixstowe | 14,140,710 |
| Southampton | 7,793,574 |
| London Gateway Port | 2,461,585 |
| Dover | 2,165,163 |
| 000 | 722,342 |
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 | 8,848,886 | 5,291,824 | -3,557,062 |
| Southampton | 4,092,174 | 3,701,400 | -390,774 |
| London Gateway Port | 965,024 | 1,496,561 | +531,537 |
| Dover | 826,787 | 1,338,376 | +511,589 |
| 000 | 534,146 | 188,196 | -345,950 |
| Birmingham Airport | 389,635 | 264,502 | -125,133 |
| London | 359,300 | 250,876 | -108,424 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 259,777 | 258,346 | -1,431 |
| Eurotunnel | 205,173 | 253,319 | +48,146 |
| 499 | 20,079 | 387,218 | +367,139 |
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
|
74 |
|
Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles
|
61 |
|
Manufacture of fabricated metal products, except machinery and equipment
|
6 |
|
Other manufacturing
|
6 |
|
Food and beverage service activities
|
5 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-05 | 29 |
| 2026-04 | 32 |
| 2026-03 | 39 |
| 2026-02 | 32 |
| 2026-01 | 35 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| LIFETIME BRANDS EUROPE LIMITED | 120 |
| ASDA STORES LIMITED | 105 |
| TAYLOR'S EYE WITNESS LIMITED | 104 |
| PROCOOK LIMITED | 104 |
| R K WHOLESALE LIMITED | 97 |
| ARGOS LIMITED | 95 |
| RAYWARE LIMITED | 90 |
| HORWOOD HOMEWARES LIMITED | 74 |
| LINDAM LIMITED | 71 |
| DUNELM (SOFT FURNISHINGS) LTD | 70 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 71 |
| 54m+ | 48 |
| 0-1m | 18 |
| Other | 17 |
| 15m-54m | 12 |
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 | 1,342,202 |
| United States | 280,594 |
| Netherlands | 163,880 |
| Iceland | 159,183 |
| Germany | 105,102 |
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 | 601,181 | 741,021 | +139,840 |
| United States | 123,567 | 157,027 | +33,460 |
| Netherlands | 65,766 | 98,114 | +32,348 |
| Iceland | 77,493 | 81,690 | +4,197 |
| Germany | 80,769 | 24,333 | -56,436 |
| Ghana | 92,000 | 0 | -92,000 |
| Sweden | 39,687 | 39,526 | -161 |
| Poland | 7,362 | 54,577 | +47,215 |
| Norway | 42,480 | 14,343 | -28,137 |
| Australia | 22,248 | 24,788 | +2,540 |
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 | 2,906 |
| Turkey | 188 |
| Germany | 171 |
| XI | 113 |
| Switzerland | 53 |
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 | 1,345 | 1,561 | +216 |
| Turkey | 110 | 78 | -32 |
| Germany | 19 | 152 | +133 |
| XI | 23 | 90 | +67 |
| Switzerland | 53 | 0 | -53 |
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 47 | 0 | -47 |
| Belgium | 34 | 0 | -34 |
| Ireland | 6 | 0 | -6 |
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) | 1,871,651 |
| Air transport | 580,656 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 326,651 |
| Other | 4,545 |
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) | 871,178 | 1,000,473 | +129,295 |
| Air transport | 333,716 | 246,940 | -86,776 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 199,476 | 127,175 | -72,301 |
| Other | 2,151 | 2,394 | +243 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Holyhead | 966,393 |
| Liverpool Docks | 297,084 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 295,662 |
| East Midlands Airport | 268,945 |
| London Gateway Port | 157,198 |
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 | 502,487 | 463,906 | -38,581 |
| Liverpool Docks | 66,356 | 230,728 | +164,372 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 165,450 | 130,212 | -35,238 |
| East Midlands Airport | 169,976 | 98,969 | -71,007 |
| London Gateway Port | 114,685 | 42,513 | -72,172 |
| Middlesbrough | 69,749 | 74,017 | +4,268 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 59,854 | 68,148 | +8,294 |
| Immingham Docks | 72,604 | 44,845 | -27,759 |
| ZLC | 31,854 | 48,489 | +16,635 |
| Dover | 18,939 | 47,213 | +28,274 |
Quick facts
HS code: 821110
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Sets containing a mix of hand tools like knives, forks, and spoons for kitchen or dining use