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 | 23,498,022 |
| Germany | 2,315,812 |
| France | 1,762,055 |
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 1,189,841 |
| 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 | 13,825,141 | 9,672,881 | -4,152,260 |
| Germany | 1,269,828 | 1,045,984 | -223,844 |
| France | 611,403 | 1,150,652 | +539,249 |
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 766,663 | 423,178 | -343,485 |
| United States | 554,373 | 48,446 | -505,927 |
| Netherlands | 317,600 | 247,201 | -70,399 |
| Ireland | 115,613 | 99,651 | -15,962 |
| Japan | 126,217 | 67,269 | -58,948 |
| Switzerland | 104,362 | 75,655 | -28,707 |
| Taiwan | 77,244 | 16,802 | -60,442 |
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 | 27,968,257 |
| Germany | 1,439,060 |
| United States | 349,304 |
| Japan | 288,143 |
| 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 | 16,046,564 | 11,921,693 | -4,124,871 |
| Germany | 902,344 | 536,716 | -365,628 |
| United States | 337,012 | 12,292 | -324,720 |
| Japan | 165,577 | 122,566 | -43,011 |
| Switzerland | 97,150 | 74,417 | -22,733 |
| France | 71,602 | 82,712 | +11,110 |
| Taiwan | 78,930 | 8,227 | -70,703 |
| 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 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 10 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 9 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 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 | 9 | 10 | +1 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 8 | 7 | -1 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 9 | 8 | -1 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 4 | 7 | +3 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 6 | 7 | +1 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 7 | 8 | +1 |
| 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) | 24,473,000 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 3,763,412 |
| Air transport | 2,004,696 |
| Other | 694,519 |
| 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) | 14,653,626 | 9,819,374 | -4,834,252 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 1,792,187 | 1,971,225 | +179,038 |
| Air transport | 976,369 | 1,028,327 | +51,958 |
| Other | 534,558 | 159,961 | -374,597 |
| Road transport | 16,236 | 74,418 | +58,182 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Felixstowe | 13,597,359 |
| Southampton | 7,287,010 |
| London Gateway Port | 2,461,585 |
| Dover | 2,144,717 |
| 000 | 694,519 |
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 | 9,042,593 | 4,554,766 | -4,487,827 |
| Southampton | 3,802,916 | 3,484,094 | -318,822 |
| London Gateway Port | 1,243,182 | 1,218,403 | -24,779 |
| Dover | 1,006,709 | 1,138,008 | +131,299 |
| 000 | 534,558 | 159,961 | -374,597 |
| Birmingham Airport | 341,403 | 259,242 | -82,161 |
| London | 316,944 | 236,767 | -80,177 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 262,657 | 255,466 | -7,191 |
| Eurotunnel | 219,270 | 237,824 | +18,554 |
| 499 | 24,780 | 381,117 | +356,337 |
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
|
72 |
|
Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles
|
60 |
|
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 | 69 |
| 54m+ | 48 |
| 0-1m | 18 |
| Other | 17 |
| 15m-54m | 11 |
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 | 1,325,861 |
| United States | 272,555 |
| Netherlands | 163,880 |
| Iceland | 159,183 |
| Ghana | 92,000 |
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 | 587,880 | 737,981 | +150,101 |
| United States | 129,815 | 142,740 | +12,925 |
| Netherlands | 65,766 | 98,114 | +32,348 |
| Iceland | 94,128 | 65,055 | -29,073 |
| Ghana | 92,000 | 0 | -92,000 |
| Germany | 67,606 | 24,333 | -43,273 |
| Sweden | 53,172 | 26,041 | -27,131 |
| Poland | 7,362 | 54,577 | +47,215 |
| Norway | 43,380 | 13,443 | -29,937 |
| Australia | 23,101 | 22,875 | -226 |
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 | 2,795 |
| Germany | 171 |
| Turkey | 158 |
| 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 | 1,342 | 1,453 | +111 |
| Germany | 19 | 152 | +133 |
| Turkey | 80 | 78 | -2 |
| XI | 34 | 79 | +45 |
| Switzerland | 53 | 0 | -53 |
| 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) | 1,823,166 |
| Air transport | 551,383 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 324,918 |
| Other | 4,323 |
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) | 849,042 | 974,124 | +125,082 |
| Air transport | 336,538 | 214,845 | -121,693 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 212,505 | 112,413 | -100,092 |
| Other | 2,105 | 2,218 | +113 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Holyhead | 952,886 |
| Liverpool Docks | 297,084 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 283,826 |
| East Midlands Airport | 253,704 |
| London Gateway Port | 155,465 |
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 | 491,844 | 461,042 | -30,802 |
| Liverpool Docks | 66,356 | 230,728 | +164,372 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 163,614 | 120,212 | -43,402 |
| East Midlands Airport | 168,881 | 84,823 | -84,058 |
| London Gateway Port | 112,952 | 42,513 | -70,439 |
| Middlesbrough | 84,511 | 59,255 | -25,256 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 56,830 | 64,172 | +7,342 |
| Immingham Docks | 86,089 | 31,360 | -54,729 |
| ZLC | 41,733 | 38,610 | -3,123 |
| 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