Import/export HS code 821220: Safety razor blades
Blades used in safety razors, including unfinished razor blade blanks in strips
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Poland | 33,120,971 |
| Czechia | 8,766,282 |
| Germany | 8,122,538 |
| Netherlands | 3,122,777 |
| Belgium | 3,038,395 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poland | 16,095,166 | 17,025,805 | +930,639 |
| Czechia | 3,358,751 | 5,407,531 | +2,048,780 |
| Germany | 4,178,160 | 3,944,378 | -233,782 |
| Netherlands | 1,957,132 | 1,165,645 | -791,487 |
| Belgium | 1,488,854 | 1,549,541 | +60,687 |
| China | 1,682,130 | 839,337 | -842,793 |
| Lithuania | 1,244,026 | 815,123 | -428,903 |
| France | 1,152,625 | 378,248 | -774,377 |
| Turkey | 617,218 | 493,167 | -124,051 |
| India | 601,280 | 491,933 | -109,347 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Germany | 37,574,266 |
| Poland | 15,425,932 |
| China | 7,195,865 |
| United States | 2,408,000 |
| Mexico | 1,856,201 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Germany | 18,073,326 | 19,500,940 | +1,427,614 |
| Poland | 7,273,743 | 8,152,189 | +878,446 |
| China | 3,756,444 | 3,439,421 | -317,023 |
| United States | 1,866,187 | 541,813 | -1,324,374 |
| Mexico | 1,148,168 | 708,033 | -440,135 |
| Turkey | 615,445 | 493,167 | -122,278 |
| India | 206,064 | 190,046 | -16,018 |
| Japan | 132,560 | 183,473 | +50,913 |
| Netherlands | 69,905 | 75,914 | +6,009 |
| Czechia | 63,106 | 70,448 | +7,342 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Greater Manchester | 10 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 8 |
| West Midlands | 8 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 7 |
| Inner London - West | 6 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Greater Manchester | 6 | 9 | +3 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 6 | 6 | +0 |
| West Midlands | 5 | 7 | +2 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 7 | 6 | -1 |
| Inner London - West | 6 | 3 | -3 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 5 | 2 | -3 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 4 | 1 | -3 |
| Outer London - East and North East | 4 | 4 | +0 |
| West Yorkshire | 3 | 3 | +0 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 4 | 2 | -2 |
Import volume by transport
What this shows: Import value by transport mode used to bring goods into the UK.
Top 5 values
| Transport | £ |
|---|---|
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 57,169,628 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 7,961,053 |
| Air transport | 1,506,810 |
| Road transport | 674,412 |
| Other | 178,342 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 27,780,005 | 29,389,623 | +1,609,618 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 4,752,968 | 3,208,085 | -1,544,883 |
| Air transport | 765,375 | 741,435 | -23,940 |
| Road transport | 365,150 | 309,262 | -55,888 |
| Other | 92,211 | 86,131 | -6,080 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Harwich | 23,783,747 |
| London | 12,032,586 |
| Eurotunnel | 11,944,723 |
| Dover | 4,887,407 |
| Felixstowe | 3,436,020 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Harwich | 14,646,420 | 9,137,327 | -5,509,093 |
| London | 2,951,895 | 9,080,691 | +6,128,796 |
| Eurotunnel | 5,256,554 | 6,688,169 | +1,431,615 |
| Dover | 2,914,675 | 1,972,732 | -941,943 |
| Felixstowe | 2,239,520 | 1,196,500 | -1,043,020 |
| Immingham Docks | 1,908,390 | 1,231,498 | -676,892 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 985,345 | 2,054,516 | +1,069,171 |
| ZLC | 497,388 | 370,420 | -126,968 |
| London Gateway Port | 301,007 | 436,564 | +135,557 |
| Southampton | 266,038 | 181,832 | -84,206 |
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 | 58 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 38 |
| Office administrative, office support and other business support activities | 5 |
| Other manufacturing | 4 |
| Manufacture of machinery and equipment n.e.c. | 3 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-04 | 17 |
| 2026-03 | 20 |
| 2026-02 | 23 |
| 2026-01 | 14 |
| 2025-12 | 14 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| KOCHAK LTD | 79 |
| WILKINSON SWORD LIMITED | 70 |
| HARRY'S GROOMING LIMITED | 58 |
| EDWARD TURNER & SON LIMITED | 58 |
| PRICECHECK TOILETRIES LIMITED | 49 |
| LIDL UK TRADING LIMITED | 49 |
| C.R. LAURENCE OF EUROPE, LTD | 36 |
| PAUL & CO. (LONDON) LIMITED | 33 |
| THE BOOTS COMPANY PLC | 32 |
| RAYBURN TRADING COMPANY LIMITED | 31 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 44 |
| 0-1m | 27 |
| 54m+ | 21 |
| Other | 9 |
| 15m-54m | 8 |
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 | 6,794,296 |
| Iceland | 1,744,387 |
| France | 787,499 |
| United States | 710,562 |
| Poland | 648,374 |
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 | 3,339,050 | 3,455,246 | +116,196 |
| Iceland | 886,137 | 858,250 | -27,887 |
| France | 317,481 | 470,018 | +152,537 |
| United States | 322,252 | 388,310 | +66,058 |
| Poland | 502,474 | 145,900 | -356,574 |
| Belgium | 299,118 | 327,503 | +28,385 |
| Netherlands | 57,957 | 552,004 | +494,047 |
| Germany | 94,180 | 296,642 | +202,462 |
| Libya | 195,923 | 131,402 | -64,521 |
| Sweden | 54,796 | 270,334 | +215,538 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Poland | 414,639 |
| Germany | 379,319 |
| United States | 49,279 |
| China | 20,244 |
| XI | 16,241 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poland | 240,277 | 174,362 | -65,915 |
| Germany | 226,050 | 153,269 | -72,781 |
| United States | 35,836 | 13,443 | -22,393 |
| China | 12,310 | 7,934 | -4,376 |
| XI | 22 | 16,219 | +16,197 |
| Indonesia | 4,041 | 2,684 | -1,357 |
| Netherlands | 2,561 | 1,373 | -1,188 |
| Viet Nam | 1,538 | 731 | -807 |
| Greece | 231 | 267 | +36 |
| Georgia | 209 | 170 | -39 |
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) | 9,298,973 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 3,761,597 |
| Other | 914,780 |
| Air transport | 412,411 |
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) | 4,134,474 | 5,164,499 | +1,030,025 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 2,053,931 | 1,707,666 | -346,265 |
| Other | 537,758 | 377,022 | -160,736 |
| Air transport | 214,920 | 197,491 | -17,429 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Holyhead | 5,438,846 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 2,346,066 |
| Immingham Docks | 1,468,237 |
| 000 | 914,780 |
| Middlesbrough | 887,006 |
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 | 2,520,392 | 2,918,454 | +398,062 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 1,110,820 | 1,235,246 | +124,426 |
| Immingham Docks | 647,125 | 821,112 | +173,987 |
| 000 | 537,758 | 377,022 | -160,736 |
| Middlesbrough | 484,953 | 402,053 | -82,900 |
| Felixstowe | 363,159 | 302,675 | -60,484 |
| London | 468,242 | 127,801 | -340,441 |
| Liverpool Docks | 274,850 | 171,001 | -103,849 |
| London Gateway Port | 102,420 | 244,725 | +142,305 |
| Southampton | 141,271 | 150,079 | +8,808 |
Quick facts
HS code: 821220
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Blades used in safety razors, including unfinished razor blade blanks in strips