Import/export HS code 821191: Fixed-blade table knives
Knives with non-folding blades, commonly used for dining or serving food at the table
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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 | £ |
|---|---|
| China | 7,448,562 |
| Viet Nam | 2,741,663 |
| France | 1,230,654 |
| Belgium | 865,523 |
| Italy | 514,320 |
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 | 3,754,772 | 3,693,790 | -60,982 |
| Viet Nam | 1,550,503 | 1,191,160 | -359,343 |
| France | 647,480 | 583,174 | -64,306 |
| Belgium | 460,902 | 404,621 | -56,281 |
| Italy | 159,588 | 354,732 | +195,144 |
| Germany | 209,584 | 270,457 | +60,873 |
| Netherlands | 149,302 | 248,207 | +98,905 |
| Brazil | 198,662 | 186,787 | -11,875 |
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 238,757 | 46,512 | -192,245 |
| United States | 108,362 | 164,820 | +56,458 |
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 | 9,380,546 |
| Viet Nam | 3,083,779 |
| France | 1,117,494 |
| Brazil | 372,623 |
| India | 251,388 |
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 | 4,746,982 | 4,633,564 | -113,418 |
| Viet Nam | 1,735,776 | 1,348,003 | -387,773 |
| France | 593,287 | 524,207 | -69,080 |
| Brazil | 204,425 | 168,198 | -36,227 |
| India | 99,934 | 151,454 | +51,520 |
| Germany | 73,668 | 169,822 | +96,154 |
| Japan | 75,825 | 151,337 | +75,512 |
| Italy | 65,941 | 144,504 | +78,563 |
| Taiwan | 176,600 | 8,505 | -168,095 |
| United States | 59,375 | 81,754 | +22,379 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Inner London - West | 36 |
| Inner London - East | 27 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 15 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 13 |
| West Midlands | 13 |
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 | 26 | 23 | -3 |
| Inner London - East | 20 | 15 | -5 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 14 | 10 | -4 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 11 | 9 | -2 |
| West Midlands | 9 | 9 | +0 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 10 | 8 | -2 |
| Outer London - South | 5 | 5 | +0 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 6 | 7 | +1 |
| Greater Manchester | 5 | 4 | -1 |
| Outer London - East and North East | 6 | 4 | -2 |
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) | 10,982,538 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 2,348,810 |
| Air transport | 1,357,345 |
| Other | 1,005,442 |
| Road transport | 37,554 |
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) | 5,474,019 | 5,508,519 | +34,500 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 1,244,565 | 1,104,245 | -140,320 |
| Air transport | 610,615 | 746,730 | +136,115 |
| Other | 744,645 | 260,797 | -483,848 |
| Road transport | 3,124 | 34,430 | +31,306 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Southampton | 4,085,222 |
| Felixstowe | 4,067,817 |
| London Gateway Port | 1,599,071 |
| 000 | 1,005,442 |
| Dover | 825,059 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Southampton | 2,593,703 | 1,491,519 | -1,102,184 |
| Felixstowe | 2,123,518 | 1,944,299 | -179,219 |
| London Gateway Port | 533,231 | 1,065,840 | +532,609 |
| 000 | 744,645 | 260,797 | -483,848 |
| Dover | 441,940 | 383,119 | -58,821 |
| London | 207,623 | 458,904 | +251,281 |
| 499 | 4,486 | 567,235 | +562,749 |
| East Midlands Airport | 161,845 | 265,087 | +103,242 |
| Thamesport | 180,916 | 235,987 | +55,071 |
| Purfleet | 277,272 | 137,080 | -140,192 |
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 | 94 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 64 |
| Food and beverage service activities | 19 |
| Manufacture of fabricated metal products, except machinery and equipment | 7 |
| Office administrative, office support and other business support activities | 7 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-04 | 38 |
| 2026-03 | 49 |
| 2026-02 | 43 |
| 2026-01 | 42 |
| 2025-12 | 36 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| ROBERT WELCH DESIGNS LIMITED | 118 |
| NISBETS LIMITED | 116 |
| ARTHUR PRICE & CO.LIMITED | 92 |
| ASDA STORES LIMITED | 92 |
| NEVILLE UK PLC | 91 |
| UTOPIA TABLEWARE LIMITED | 91 |
| STEELITE INTERNATIONAL LIMITED | 88 |
| DPS TABLEWARE LIMITED | 87 |
| ASTROLUXE LIMITED | 82 |
| CHURCHILL CHINA (UK) LIMITED | 81 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 81 |
| 54m+ | 58 |
| 0-1m | 37 |
| Other | 36 |
| 15m-54m | 23 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| United States | 580,989 |
| Netherlands | 566,375 |
| Ireland | 386,393 |
| France | 283,274 |
| Switzerland | 114,438 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | 382,876 | 198,113 | -184,763 |
| Netherlands | 254,848 | 311,527 | +56,679 |
| Ireland | 195,780 | 190,613 | -5,167 |
| France | 182,921 | 100,353 | -82,568 |
| Switzerland | 91,939 | 22,499 | -69,440 |
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 76,530 | 34,841 | -41,689 |
| United Arab Emirates | 48,316 | 40,315 | -8,001 |
| Germany | 41,175 | 36,010 | -5,165 |
| Sweden | 16,501 | 53,172 | +36,671 |
| Iceland | 35,982 | 33,666 | -2,316 |
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 | 179,782 |
| Viet Nam | 39,909 |
| Ireland | 25,313 |
| Italy | 2,537 |
| Germany | 2,075 |
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 | 97,842 | 81,940 | -15,902 |
| Viet Nam | 12,991 | 26,918 | +13,927 |
| Ireland | 8,034 | 17,279 | +9,245 |
| Italy | 0 | 2,537 | +2,537 |
| Germany | 1,732 | 343 | -1,389 |
| Switzerland | 1,227 | 56 | -1,171 |
| India | 0 | 721 | +721 |
| XI | 422 | 56 | -366 |
| France | 1 | 0 | -1 |
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) | 1,203,758 |
| Air transport | 1,137,314 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 538,128 |
| Other | 253,342 |
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) | 572,008 | 631,750 | +59,742 |
| Air transport | 692,764 | 444,550 | -248,214 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 359,962 | 178,166 | -181,796 |
| Other | 122,975 | 130,367 | +7,392 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 793,058 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 484,958 |
| East Midlands Airport | 405,283 |
| 000 | 253,342 |
| Felixstowe | 173,866 |
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 | 388,230 | 404,828 | +16,598 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 281,029 | 203,929 | -77,100 |
| East Midlands Airport | 275,814 | 129,469 | -146,345 |
| 000 | 122,975 | 130,367 | +7,392 |
| Felixstowe | 117,828 | 56,038 | -61,790 |
| Portsmouth | 127,613 | 22,595 | -105,018 |
| Immingham Docks | 24,402 | 100,763 | +76,361 |
| London Gateway Port | 71,445 | 50,722 | -20,723 |
| ZLC | 67,727 | 34,405 | -33,322 |
| Manchester Airport | 39,027 | 59,232 | +20,205 |
Quick facts
HS code: 821191
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Knives with non-folding blades, commonly used for dining or serving food at the table