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 | 32,121,769 |
| Czechia | 8,845,827 |
| Germany | 6,820,142 |
| Netherlands | 3,023,936 |
| Belgium | 2,758,941 |
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 | 16,599,726 | 15,522,043 | -1,077,683 |
| Czechia | 3,829,479 | 5,016,348 | +1,186,869 |
| Germany | 3,426,047 | 3,394,095 | -31,952 |
| Netherlands | 2,007,018 | 1,016,918 | -990,100 |
| Belgium | 1,259,510 | 1,499,431 | +239,921 |
| China | 1,942,740 | 448,609 | -1,494,131 |
| Lithuania | 1,092,032 | 681,668 | -410,364 |
| France | 1,477,003 | 48,762 | -1,428,241 |
| India | 660,038 | 649,978 | -10,060 |
| Turkey | 614,792 | 435,256 | -179,536 |
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 | 36,630,625 |
| Poland | 14,955,603 |
| China | 6,799,048 |
| United States | 1,997,743 |
| Mexico | 1,414,503 |
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 | 18,530,779 | 18,099,846 | -430,933 |
| Poland | 7,629,701 | 7,325,902 | -303,799 |
| China | 3,995,138 | 2,803,910 | -1,191,228 |
| United States | 1,752,223 | 245,520 | -1,506,703 |
| Mexico | 781,375 | 633,128 | -148,247 |
| Turkey | 613,019 | 435,256 | -177,763 |
| India | 229,277 | 119,196 | -110,081 |
| Japan | 154,965 | 178,161 | +23,196 |
| Czechia | 69,624 | 104,246 | +34,622 |
| United Arab Emirates | 104,035 | 20,794 | -83,241 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Greater Manchester | 9 |
| 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 | 7 | 5 | -2 |
| West Midlands | 6 | 5 | -1 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 7 | 6 | -1 |
| Inner London - West | 6 | 3 | -3 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 4 | 1 | -3 |
| Outer London - East and North East | 4 | 3 | -1 |
| West Yorkshire | 3 | 3 | +0 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 4 | 2 | -2 |
| Essex | 3 | 3 | +0 |
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) | 54,555,218 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 7,724,875 |
| Air transport | 1,584,652 |
| Road transport | 691,812 |
| Other | 160,551 |
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) | 28,169,525 | 26,385,693 | -1,783,832 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 5,026,645 | 2,698,230 | -2,328,415 |
| Air transport | 700,371 | 884,281 | +183,910 |
| Road transport | 390,950 | 300,862 | -90,088 |
| Other | 77,638 | 82,913 | +5,275 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Harwich | 22,067,272 |
| London | 12,634,469 |
| Eurotunnel | 11,793,971 |
| Dover | 3,810,018 |
| Felixstowe | 3,360,126 |
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 | 14,008,503 | 8,058,769 | -5,949,734 |
| London | 4,137,325 | 8,497,144 | +4,359,819 |
| Eurotunnel | 5,787,298 | 6,006,673 | +219,375 |
| Dover | 2,309,106 | 1,500,912 | -808,194 |
| Felixstowe | 2,495,063 | 865,063 | -1,630,000 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 1,136,926 | 1,721,143 | +584,217 |
| Immingham Docks | 1,717,825 | 1,031,037 | -686,788 |
| London Gateway Port | 362,296 | 652,484 | +290,188 |
| ZLC | 472,277 | 362,020 | -110,257 |
| London Gatwick Airport | 0 | 474,312 | +474,312 |
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
|
53 |
|
Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles
|
37 |
|
Office administrative, office support and other business support activities
|
4 |
|
Other manufacturing
|
4 |
|
Other personal service activities
|
3 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-05 | 16 |
| 2026-04 | 17 |
| 2026-03 | 20 |
| 2026-02 | 23 |
| 2026-01 | 14 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| KOCHAK LTD | 80 |
| WILKINSON SWORD LIMITED | 71 |
| HARRY'S GROOMING LIMITED | 58 |
| EDWARD TURNER & SON LIMITED | 58 |
| LIDL UK TRADING LIMITED | 50 |
| PRICECHECK TOILETRIES LIMITED | 49 |
| C.R. LAURENCE OF EUROPE, LTD | 36 |
| PAUL & CO. (LONDON) LIMITED | 33 |
| BOOTS UK LIMITED | 32 |
| THE BOOTS COMPANY PLC | 32 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 42 |
| 0-1m | 26 |
| 54m+ | 18 |
| Other | 9 |
| 15m-54m | 7 |
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 | 6,465,941 |
| Iceland | 1,703,988 |
| United States | 807,788 |
| France | 763,407 |
| Netherlands | 692,927 |
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 | 3,421,561 | 3,044,380 | -377,181 |
| Iceland | 876,375 | 827,613 | -48,762 |
| United States | 388,961 | 418,827 | +29,866 |
| France | 305,406 | 458,001 | +152,595 |
| Netherlands | 138,049 | 554,878 | +416,829 |
| Belgium | 342,849 | 286,505 | -56,344 |
| Poland | 471,986 | 145,900 | -326,086 |
| Germany | 112,570 | 267,205 | +154,635 |
| Czechia | 312,608 | 7,279 | -305,329 |
| Libya | 210,099 | 107,186 | -102,913 |
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 | 383,655 |
| Germany | 352,923 |
| United States | 45,512 |
| China | 20,124 |
| XI | 18,616 |
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 | 211,785 | 171,870 | -39,915 |
| Germany | 213,766 | 139,157 | -74,609 |
| United States | 33,121 | 12,391 | -20,730 |
| China | 12,321 | 7,803 | -4,518 |
| XI | 22 | 18,594 | +18,572 |
| Indonesia | 4,041 | 2,684 | -1,357 |
| Netherlands | 2,576 | 594 | -1,982 |
| 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) | 8,825,272 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 3,854,599 |
| Other | 853,694 |
| Air transport | 425,161 |
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) | 4,187,503 | 4,637,769 | +450,266 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 2,187,338 | 1,667,261 | -520,077 |
| Other | 493,436 | 360,258 | -133,178 |
| Air transport | 219,343 | 205,818 | -13,525 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Holyhead | 5,192,271 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 2,280,839 |
| Immingham Docks | 1,372,925 |
| 000 | 853,694 |
| Middlesbrough | 831,244 |
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 | 2,622,018 | 2,570,253 | -51,765 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 1,092,452 | 1,188,387 | +95,935 |
| Immingham Docks | 666,930 | 705,995 | +39,065 |
| 000 | 493,436 | 360,258 | -133,178 |
| Middlesbrough | 483,553 | 347,691 | -135,862 |
| Felixstowe | 392,950 | 252,112 | -140,838 |
| London | 437,754 | 130,928 | -306,826 |
| Liverpool Docks | 323,352 | 177,167 | -146,185 |
| London Gateway Port | 158,132 | 197,906 | +39,774 |
| Southampton | 114,163 | 171,885 | +57,722 |
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