Import/export HS code 821194: Knife blades
Replacement blades for knives, including those for kitchen, dining, or general-purpose 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 | 2,497,897 |
| Germany | 1,281,499 |
| United States | 428,346 |
| France | 325,384 |
| Japan | 293,709 |
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 | 1,495,794 | 1,002,103 | -493,691 |
| Germany | 664,021 | 617,478 | -46,543 |
| United States | 147,766 | 280,580 | +132,814 |
| France | 170,370 | 155,014 | -15,356 |
| Japan | 202,684 | 91,025 | -111,659 |
| Taiwan | 89,957 | 115,491 | +25,534 |
| Belgium | 99,795 | 83,020 | -16,775 |
| Italy | 67,115 | 14,944 | -52,171 |
| Ireland | 50,258 | 29,802 | -20,456 |
| Poland | 22,557 | 30,556 | +7,999 |
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 | 2,621,205 |
| Germany | 884,778 |
| United States | 573,876 |
| Japan | 328,379 |
| United Kingdom | 319,269 |
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 | 1,536,219 | 1,084,986 | -451,233 |
| Germany | 507,352 | 377,426 | -129,926 |
| United States | 210,688 | 363,188 | +152,500 |
| Japan | 222,172 | 106,207 | -115,965 |
| United Kingdom | 190,896 | 128,373 | -62,523 |
| Taiwan | 96,730 | 106,417 | +9,687 |
| France | 82,130 | 27,145 | -54,985 |
| Italy | 81,919 | 24,702 | -57,217 |
| Norway | 15,286 | 90,705 | +75,419 |
| Czechia | 59,133 | 46,265 | -12,868 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| West Midlands | 13 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 10 |
| Inner London - West | 9 |
| West Yorkshire | 9 |
| Greater Manchester | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Midlands | 6 | 11 | +5 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 5 | 8 | +3 |
| Inner London - West | 4 | 7 | +3 |
| West Yorkshire | 8 | 4 | -4 |
| Greater Manchester | 8 | 6 | -2 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 5 | 5 | +0 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 6 | 5 | -1 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 5 | 4 | -1 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 5 | 3 | -2 |
| Devon | 3 | 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) | 2,934,320 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 1,843,346 |
| Air transport | 771,175 |
| Other | 134,656 |
| Road transport | 18,712 |
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) | 1,712,399 | 1,221,921 | -490,478 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 972,503 | 870,843 | -101,660 |
| Air transport | 383,588 | 387,587 | +3,999 |
| Other | 86,372 | 48,284 | -38,088 |
| Road transport | 0 | 18,712 | +18,712 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Felixstowe | 1,681,364 |
| Southampton | 907,546 |
| Eurotunnel | 674,874 |
| London Gateway Port | 489,434 |
| Dover | 306,639 |
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 | 1,171,288 | 510,076 | -661,212 |
| Southampton | 502,154 | 405,392 | -96,762 |
| Eurotunnel | 360,956 | 313,918 | -47,038 |
| London Gateway Port | 149,544 | 339,890 | +190,346 |
| Dover | 127,507 | 179,132 | +51,625 |
| East Midlands Airport | 167,515 | 129,384 | -38,131 |
| London | 123,063 | 67,177 | -55,886 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 78,896 | 110,994 | +32,098 |
| London Stansted Airport | 116,832 | 45,373 | -71,459 |
| Aberdeen Airport | 1,206 | 140,950 | +139,744 |
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 | 23 |
| Manufacture of fabricated metal products, except machinery and equipment | 14 |
| Other manufacturing | 12 |
| Manufacture of machinery and equipment n.e.c. | 8 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 24 |
| 2025-11 | 20 |
| 2025-10 | 25 |
| 2025-09 | 29 |
| 2025-08 | 27 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| EDWARD TURNER & SON LIMITED | 103 |
| IDEAL INDUSTRIES LIMITED | 89 |
| ARTHUR PRICE & CO.LIMITED | 78 |
| NORTHERN WHOLESALE TOOLS LIMITED | 72 |
| TOOLBANK LIMITED | 70 |
| CARL KAMMERLING INTERNATIONAL LIMITED | 62 |
| CIRET LIMITED | 61 |
| HAMBLE DISTRIBUTION LIMITED | 52 |
| KINGFISHER PLC | 50 |
| MARTOR UK LIMITED | 47 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 66 |
| 54m+ | 47 |
| 0-1m | 16 |
| Other | 16 |
| 15m-54m | 13 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Belgium | 5,389,387 |
| United States | 3,079,889 |
| Poland | 3,033,895 |
| Ireland | 1,250,512 |
| Netherlands | 1,087,349 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Belgium | 3,037,991 | 2,351,396 | -686,595 |
| United States | 1,641,870 | 1,438,019 | -203,851 |
| Poland | 1,650,974 | 1,382,921 | -268,053 |
| Ireland | 608,545 | 641,967 | +33,422 |
| Netherlands | 326,362 | 760,987 | +434,625 |
| Sweden | 404,675 | 303,454 | -101,221 |
| Australia | 207,635 | 311,441 | +103,806 |
| Thailand | 329,696 | 131,719 | -197,977 |
| France | 153,081 | 250,864 | +97,783 |
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 8,800 | 247,334 | +238,534 |
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 | 11,244 |
| Japan | 6,770 |
| Ireland | 1,129 |
| United States | 795 |
| XI | 710 |
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 | 7,184 | 4,060 | -3,124 |
| Japan | 4,281 | 2,489 | -1,792 |
| Ireland | 720 | 409 | -311 |
| United States | 42 | 753 | +711 |
| XI | 208 | 502 | +294 |
| Taiwan | 305 | 115 | -190 |
| Mexico | 291 | 48 | -243 |
| Belgium | 0 | 170 | +170 |
| Nicaragua | 126 | 0 | -126 |
| Netherlands | 0 | 16 | +16 |
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) | 12,162,614 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 4,888,008 |
| Air transport | 1,760,449 |
| Other | 41,696 |
| Road transport | 12,912 |
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) | 6,146,875 | 6,015,739 | -131,136 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 2,818,245 | 2,069,763 | -748,482 |
| Air transport | 857,802 | 902,647 | +44,845 |
| Other | 25,863 | 15,833 | -10,030 |
| Road transport | 12,912 | 0 | -12,912 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Immingham Docks | 8,050,389 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 2,765,954 |
| Liverpool Docks | 1,729,827 |
| London Gateway Port | 1,358,303 |
| Southampton | 1,173,928 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Immingham Docks | 4,629,433 | 3,420,956 | -1,208,477 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 1,135,301 | 1,630,653 | +495,352 |
| Liverpool Docks | 1,072,671 | 657,156 | -415,515 |
| London Gateway Port | 998,609 | 359,694 | -638,915 |
| Southampton | 260,325 | 913,603 | +653,278 |
| Holyhead | 452,365 | 543,053 | +90,688 |
| East Midlands Airport | 331,241 | 256,820 | -74,421 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 239,761 | 255,332 | +15,571 |
| ZLC | 138,738 | 216,305 | +77,567 |
| Harwich | 68,661 | 215,632 | +146,971 |
Quick facts
HS code: 821194
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Replacement blades for knives, including those for kitchen, dining, or general-purpose knives