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 | 23,403,387 |
| Germany | 2,176,269 |
| France | 1,310,945 |
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 1,196,726 |
| United States | 583,163 |
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 | 14,001,543 | 9,401,844 | -4,599,699 |
| Germany | 1,055,561 | 1,120,708 | +65,147 |
| France | 535,967 | 774,978 | +239,011 |
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 533,332 | 663,394 | +130,062 |
| United States | 354,935 | 228,228 | -126,707 |
| Netherlands | 212,699 | 351,420 | +138,721 |
| Ireland | 128,286 | 65,662 | -62,624 |
| Malaysia | 193,556 | 0 | -193,556 |
| Japan | 128,368 | 39,659 | -88,709 |
| Switzerland | 108,485 | 44,545 | -63,940 |
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 | 27,484,293 |
| Germany | 1,396,033 |
| United States | 343,449 |
| Japan | 250,096 |
| France | 152,115 |
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 | 15,733,604 | 11,750,689 | -3,982,915 |
| Germany | 721,876 | 674,157 | -47,719 |
| United States | 341,106 | 2,343 | -338,763 |
| Japan | 159,759 | 90,337 | -69,422 |
| France | 85,616 | 66,499 | -19,117 |
| Switzerland | 103,301 | 43,201 | -60,100 |
| Taiwan | 74,699 | 34,976 | -39,723 |
| Brazil | 7,761 | 44,444 | +36,683 |
| Slovakia | 25,690 | 14,980 | -10,710 |
| Turkey | 15,118 | 19,847 | +4,729 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Inner London - West | 16 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 11 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 10 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 10 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 8 |
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 | 13 | +5 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 9 | 8 | -1 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 8 | 9 | +1 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 8 | 3 | -5 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 6 | 6 | +0 |
| West Midlands | 6 | 5 | -1 |
| Greater Manchester | 4 | 5 | +1 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 5 | 3 | -2 |
| Inner London - East | 5 | 5 | +0 |
| Merseyside | 3 | 6 | +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) | 24,615,447 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 3,222,419 |
| Air transport | 1,781,740 |
| Other | 710,231 |
| Road transport | 55,261 |
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) | 14,495,137 | 10,120,310 | -4,374,827 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 1,425,135 | 1,797,284 | +372,149 |
| Air transport | 992,296 | 789,444 | -202,852 |
| Other | 550,633 | 159,598 | -391,035 |
| Road transport | 12,704 | 42,557 | +29,853 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Felixstowe | 14,416,324 |
| Southampton | 7,270,590 |
| London Gateway Port | 1,783,527 |
| Dover | 1,747,138 |
| London | 745,076 |
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 | 9,219,383 | 5,196,941 | -4,022,442 |
| Southampton | 3,999,525 | 3,271,065 | -728,460 |
| London Gateway Port | 483,663 | 1,299,864 | +816,201 |
| Dover | 826,391 | 920,747 | +94,356 |
| London | 444,717 | 300,359 | -144,358 |
| 000 | 550,633 | 159,598 | -391,035 |
| Birmingham Airport | 399,831 | 215,911 | -183,920 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 257,164 | 196,631 | -60,533 |
| Eurotunnel | 195,038 | 189,237 | -5,801 |
| Thamesport | 214,492 | 141,628 | -72,864 |
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 | 67 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 56 |
| Food and beverage service activities | 6 |
| Office administrative, office support and other business support activities | 5 |
| Other manufacturing | 5 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 35 |
| 2025-11 | 34 |
| 2025-10 | 53 |
| 2025-09 | 24 |
| 2025-08 | 28 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| LIFETIME BRANDS EUROPE LIMITED | 115 |
| TAYLOR'S EYE WITNESS LIMITED | 101 |
| ASDA STORES LIMITED | 101 |
| PROCOOK LIMITED | 99 |
| R K WHOLESALE LIMITED | 93 |
| ARGOS LIMITED | 90 |
| RAYWARE LIMITED | 87 |
| HORWOOD HOMEWARES LIMITED | 72 |
| 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 | 65 |
| 54m+ | 42 |
| 0-1m | 18 |
| Other | 15 |
| 15m-54m | 10 |
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 | 1,093,032 |
| United States | 219,765 |
| Australia | 136,504 |
| Iceland | 128,684 |
| Germany | 125,964 |
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 | 442,313 | 650,719 | +208,406 |
| United States | 107,543 | 112,222 | +4,679 |
| Australia | 121,180 | 15,324 | -105,856 |
| Iceland | 60,356 | 68,328 | +7,972 |
| Germany | 109,783 | 16,181 | -93,602 |
| Ghana | 92,000 | 0 | -92,000 |
| Netherlands | 64,622 | 11,390 | -53,232 |
| Sweden | 22,621 | 41,413 | +18,792 |
| Canada | 41,530 | 17,433 | -24,097 |
| France | 37,390 | 11,851 | -25,539 |
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 | 3,060 |
| XI | 251 |
| Turkey | 161 |
| Switzerland | 151 |
| Germany | 57 |
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 | 1,685 | 1,375 | -310 |
| XI | 161 | 90 | -71 |
| Turkey | 125 | 36 | -89 |
| Switzerland | 151 | 0 | -151 |
| Germany | 0 | 57 | +57 |
| 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) | 1,529,637 |
| Air transport | 538,436 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 356,941 |
| Other | 4,776 |
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) | 707,145 | 822,492 | +115,347 |
| Air transport | 343,054 | 195,382 | -147,672 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 264,033 | 92,908 | -171,125 |
| Other | 2,697 | 2,079 | -618 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Holyhead | 745,032 |
| East Midlands Airport | 300,938 |
| Liverpool Docks | 283,652 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 264,765 |
| London Gateway Port | 236,542 |
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 | 322,853 | 422,179 | +99,326 |
| East Midlands Airport | 171,077 | 129,861 | -41,216 |
| Liverpool Docks | 90,421 | 193,231 | +102,810 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 155,735 | 109,030 | -46,705 |
| London Gateway Port | 209,007 | 27,535 | -181,472 |
| Middlesbrough | 51,961 | 62,010 | +10,049 |
| Immingham Docks | 55,538 | 39,363 | -16,175 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 53,565 | 22,202 | -31,363 |
| Dover | 50,370 | 18,119 | -32,251 |
| London Stansted Airport | 65,071 | 1,930 | -63,141 |
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