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 | 24,763,933 |
| Germany | 2,371,193 |
| France | 1,661,115 |
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 1,348,938 |
| United States | 601,085 |
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 | 13,805,906 | 10,958,027 | -2,847,879 |
| Germany | 1,032,144 | 1,339,049 | +306,905 |
| France | 593,439 | 1,067,676 | +474,237 |
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 707,214 | 641,724 | -65,490 |
| United States | 551,061 | 50,024 | -501,037 |
| Netherlands | 266,943 | 305,543 | +38,600 |
| Ireland | 119,418 | 106,254 | -13,164 |
| Japan | 117,648 | 60,624 | -57,024 |
| Switzerland | 113,707 | 36,742 | -76,965 |
| 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 | 29,251,254 |
| Germany | 1,499,130 |
| United States | 346,356 |
| Japan | 270,019 |
| France | 164,516 |
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 | 15,821,179 | 13,430,075 | -2,391,104 |
| Germany | 725,872 | 773,258 | +47,386 |
| United States | 337,012 | 9,344 | -327,668 |
| Japan | 149,802 | 120,217 | -29,585 |
| France | 76,731 | 87,785 | +11,054 |
| Switzerland | 109,759 | 35,909 | -73,850 |
| Taiwan | 78,314 | 26,764 | -51,550 |
| Brazil | 23,529 | 25,598 | +2,069 |
| Slovakia | 22,281 | 17,019 | -5,262 |
| Turkey | 11,689 | 24,756 | +13,067 |
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 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 12 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 10 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 9 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 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 | 9 | 12 | +3 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 8 | 6 | -2 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 9 | 7 | -2 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 4 | 7 | +3 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 8 | 8 | +0 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 7 | 8 | +1 |
| West Midlands | 6 | 6 | +0 |
| Greater Manchester | 5 | 4 | -1 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 5 | 3 | -2 |
| 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) | 25,796,455 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 3,707,565 |
| Air transport | 2,050,899 |
| Other | 734,265 |
| Road transport | 78,354 |
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) | 14,428,443 | 11,368,012 | -3,060,431 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 1,579,941 | 2,127,624 | +547,683 |
| Air transport | 1,001,971 | 1,048,928 | +46,957 |
| Other | 531,374 | 202,891 | -328,483 |
| Road transport | 10,256 | 68,098 | +57,842 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Felixstowe | 14,540,512 |
| Southampton | 7,743,836 |
| London Gateway Port | 2,328,701 |
| Dover | 2,112,158 |
| 000 | 734,265 |
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 | 9,042,450 | 5,498,062 | -3,544,388 |
| Southampton | 3,844,308 | 3,899,528 | +55,220 |
| London Gateway Port | 912,696 | 1,416,005 | +503,309 |
| Dover | 876,540 | 1,235,618 | +359,078 |
| 000 | 531,374 | 202,891 | -328,483 |
| Birmingham Airport | 402,476 | 269,592 | -132,884 |
| London | 337,781 | 297,593 | -40,188 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 259,014 | 257,241 | -1,773 |
| Eurotunnel | 199,123 | 229,328 | +30,205 |
| 499 | 13,223 | 377,887 | +364,664 |
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 | 73 |
| 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 |
|---|---|
| 2026-04 | 32 |
| 2026-03 | 39 |
| 2026-02 | 32 |
| 2026-01 | 35 |
| 2025-12 | 43 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| LIFETIME BRANDS EUROPE LIMITED | 119 |
| ASDA STORES LIMITED | 104 |
| PROCOOK LIMITED | 103 |
| TAYLOR'S EYE WITNESS LIMITED | 103 |
| R K WHOLESALE LIMITED | 96 |
| ARGOS LIMITED | 94 |
| RAYWARE LIMITED | 89 |
| 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 | 68 |
| 54m+ | 46 |
| 0-1m | 20 |
| Other | 19 |
| 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 | 1,321,547 |
| United States | 279,854 |
| Iceland | 145,394 |
| Australia | 138,978 |
| Netherlands | 138,908 |
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 | 586,548 | 734,999 | +148,451 |
| United States | 116,100 | 163,754 | +47,654 |
| Iceland | 74,287 | 71,107 | -3,180 |
| Australia | 118,857 | 20,121 | -98,736 |
| Netherlands | 64,622 | 74,286 | +9,664 |
| Germany | 86,504 | 22,386 | -64,118 |
| Ghana | 92,000 | 0 | -92,000 |
| Sweden | 22,621 | 59,255 | +36,634 |
| Poland | 3,812 | 58,127 | +54,315 |
| Norway | 42,480 | 6,974 | -35,506 |
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 | 2,867 |
| XI | 243 |
| Germany | 171 |
| Turkey | 161 |
| Switzerland | 64 |
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 | 1,188 | 1,679 | +491 |
| XI | 160 | 83 | -77 |
| Germany | 0 | 171 | +171 |
| Turkey | 125 | 36 | -89 |
| Switzerland | 64 | 0 | -64 |
| 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) | 1,809,436 |
| Air transport | 561,223 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 402,720 |
| Other | 4,626 |
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) | 816,751 | 992,685 | +175,934 |
| Air transport | 338,711 | 222,512 | -116,199 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 288,289 | 114,431 | -173,858 |
| Other | 2,167 | 2,459 | +292 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Holyhead | 954,578 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 291,181 |
| Liverpool Docks | 288,163 |
| East Midlands Airport | 275,341 |
| London Gateway Port | 236,796 |
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 | 493,173 | 461,405 | -31,768 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 143,972 | 147,209 | +3,237 |
| Liverpool Docks | 73,171 | 214,992 | +141,821 |
| East Midlands Airport | 171,106 | 104,235 | -66,871 |
| London Gateway Port | 209,252 | 27,544 | -181,708 |
| Middlesbrough | 66,543 | 66,322 | -221 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 59,854 | 63,677 | +3,823 |
| Immingham Docks | 55,538 | 57,205 | +1,667 |
| London Stansted Airport | 53,594 | 9,130 | -44,464 |
| ZLC | 31,854 | 22,361 | -9,493 |
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