Import/export HS code 821192: Fixed-blade knives for other uses
Knives with non-folding blades designed for general purposes, not including table knives
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 | 18,357,188 |
| Germany | 6,376,385 |
| Switzerland | 4,446,806 |
| Japan | 4,264,191 |
| France | 3,219,568 |
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 | 10,786,333 | 7,570,855 | -3,215,478 |
| Germany | 3,277,735 | 3,098,650 | -179,085 |
| Switzerland | 2,364,879 | 2,081,927 | -282,952 |
| Japan | 2,249,951 | 2,014,240 | -235,711 |
| France | 1,810,445 | 1,409,123 | -401,322 |
| Taiwan | 1,507,449 | 980,414 | -527,035 |
| Netherlands | 552,543 | 735,106 | +182,563 |
| United States | 585,687 | 651,281 | +65,594 |
| Ireland | 748,676 | 367,679 | -380,997 |
| Sweden | 449,010 | 326,085 | -122,925 |
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 | 21,011,065 |
| Switzerland | 5,855,071 |
| Germany | 5,340,164 |
| Japan | 4,896,669 |
| Taiwan | 2,838,375 |
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 | 12,082,947 | 8,928,118 | -3,154,829 |
| Switzerland | 3,228,283 | 2,626,788 | -601,495 |
| Germany | 2,667,187 | 2,672,977 | +5,790 |
| Japan | 2,640,713 | 2,255,956 | -384,757 |
| Taiwan | 1,726,924 | 1,111,451 | -615,473 |
| France | 757,162 | 624,082 | -133,080 |
| United States | 511,442 | 588,467 | +77,025 |
| Sweden | 396,777 | 289,556 | -107,221 |
| Italy | 301,562 | 277,700 | -23,862 |
| Portugal | 75,548 | 211,322 | +135,774 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Inner London - West | 35 |
| West Midlands | 31 |
| Inner London - East | 29 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 22 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 21 |
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 |
| West Midlands | 22 | 22 | +0 |
| Inner London - East | 21 | 22 | +1 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 17 | 15 | -2 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 16 | 19 | +3 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 17 | 15 | -2 |
| Greater Manchester | 16 | 15 | -1 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 14 | 13 | -1 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 14 | 11 | -3 |
| West Yorkshire | 14 | 14 | +0 |
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) | 23,981,510 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 10,695,415 |
| Air transport | 9,069,627 |
| Other | 2,270,640 |
| Road transport | 169,309 |
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) | 13,210,597 | 10,770,913 | -2,439,684 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 5,640,386 | 5,055,029 | -585,357 |
| Air transport | 4,975,508 | 4,094,119 | -881,389 |
| Other | 1,795,385 | 475,255 | -1,320,130 |
| Road transport | 108,133 | 61,176 | -46,957 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Felixstowe | 11,119,075 |
| Southampton | 8,543,102 |
| London Gateway Port | 2,921,699 |
| Eurotunnel | 2,917,386 |
| East Midlands Airport | 2,874,577 |
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 | 6,767,912 | 4,351,163 | -2,416,749 |
| Southampton | 4,783,219 | 3,759,883 | -1,023,336 |
| London Gateway Port | 1,033,858 | 1,887,841 | +853,983 |
| Eurotunnel | 1,416,187 | 1,501,199 | +85,012 |
| East Midlands Airport | 1,283,833 | 1,590,744 | +306,911 |
| Dover | 1,553,821 | 1,040,127 | -513,694 |
| 000 | 1,795,385 | 475,255 | -1,320,130 |
| Birmingham Airport | 1,026,976 | 955,952 | -71,024 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 1,339,189 | 554,549 | -784,640 |
| London | 533,440 | 1,013,672 | +480,232 |
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 | 200 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 151 |
| Office administrative, office support and other business support activities | 21 |
| Manufacture of fabricated metal products, except machinery and equipment | 20 |
| Other manufacturing | 16 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 91 |
| 2025-11 | 107 |
| 2025-10 | 129 |
| 2025-09 | 101 |
| 2025-08 | 94 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| PROCOOK LIMITED | 116 |
| DK HOUSEHOLD BRANDS LIMITED | 115 |
| WHITBY & COMPANY (UK) LTD | 112 |
| KUHN RIKON (UK) LIMITED | 111 |
| LORAX LIMITED | 109 |
| TAYLOR'S EYE WITNESS LIMITED | 108 |
| B & M RETAIL LIMITED | 108 |
| TJX UK | 108 |
| NISBETS LIMITED | 106 |
| ROBERT WELCH DESIGNS LIMITED | 104 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 205 |
| 54m+ | 102 |
| 0-1m | 85 |
| 15m-54m | 53 |
| Other | 33 |
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 | 1,465,218 |
| Germany | 1,161,937 |
| Ireland | 1,021,476 |
| France | 592,865 |
| Sweden | 589,956 |
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 | 767,026 | 698,192 | -68,834 |
| Germany | 802,532 | 359,405 | -443,127 |
| Ireland | 625,297 | 396,179 | -229,118 |
| France | 364,464 | 228,401 | -136,063 |
| Sweden | 312,693 | 277,263 | -35,430 |
| Netherlands | 297,466 | 171,229 | -126,237 |
| Australia | 190,961 | 89,087 | -101,874 |
| Switzerland | 70,163 | 88,562 | +18,399 |
| South Africa | 85,406 | 36,223 | -49,183 |
| United Arab Emirates | 38,595 | 74,656 | +36,061 |
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 | 39,302 |
| XI | 12,829 |
| United States | 5,433 |
| Switzerland | 5,294 |
| Germany | 3,163 |
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 | 24,917 | 14,385 | -10,532 |
| XI | 12,528 | 301 | -12,227 |
| United States | 4,590 | 843 | -3,747 |
| Switzerland | 5,028 | 266 | -4,762 |
| Germany | 1,966 | 1,197 | -769 |
| Taiwan | 1,184 | 973 | -211 |
| Ireland | 930 | 504 | -426 |
| Netherlands | 706 | 664 | -42 |
| Brazil | 697 | 38 | -659 |
| Japan | 616 | 18 | -598 |
Export volume by transport
What this shows: Export value by transport mode used to ship goods from the UK.
Top 5 values
| Transport | £ |
|---|---|
| Air transport | 3,371,402 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 3,072,564 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 863,766 |
| Other | 89,020 |
| Road transport | 8,654 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air transport | 2,019,881 | 1,351,521 | -668,360 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 1,704,911 | 1,367,653 | -337,258 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 476,808 | 386,958 | -89,850 |
| Other | 63,496 | 25,524 | -37,972 |
| Road transport | 8,654 | 0 | -8,654 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| East Midlands Airport | 1,722,883 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 1,546,949 |
| London Stansted Airport | 688,780 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 488,809 |
| Holyhead | 479,008 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| East Midlands Airport | 1,198,222 | 524,661 | -673,561 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 917,888 | 629,061 | -288,827 |
| London Stansted Airport | 295,020 | 393,760 | +98,740 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 261,401 | 227,408 | -33,993 |
| Holyhead | 294,217 | 184,791 | -109,426 |
| London Gateway Port | 265,548 | 212,619 | -52,929 |
| ZLC | 248,449 | 135,820 | -112,629 |
| Liverpool Docks | 195,891 | 107,864 | -88,027 |
| Dover | 62,075 | 233,147 | +171,072 |
| Immingham Docks | 237,790 | 53,605 | -184,185 |
Quick facts
HS code: 821192
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Knives with non-folding blades designed for general purposes, not including table knives