Import/export HS code 821410: Paper and office knives
Items like paperknives, letter openers, erasing knives, and pencil sharpeners
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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 | 3,879,589 |
| Germany | 584,937 |
| France | 248,349 |
| United States | 240,219 |
| Spain | 230,841 |
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 | 2,245,506 | 1,634,083 | -611,423 |
| Germany | 300,124 | 284,813 | -15,311 |
| France | 152,310 | 96,039 | -56,271 |
| United States | 193,448 | 46,771 | -146,677 |
| Spain | 114,735 | 116,106 | +1,371 |
| Ireland | 45,809 | 112,748 | +66,939 |
| Italy | 56,299 | 92,499 | +36,200 |
| Taiwan | 48,200 | 46,367 | -1,833 |
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 66,105 | 14,786 | -51,319 |
| Netherlands | 19,281 | 36,194 | +16,913 |
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 | 4,701,274 |
| Germany | 513,054 |
| Spain | 225,527 |
| Ireland | 182,200 |
| Taiwan | 95,413 |
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 | 2,699,483 | 2,001,791 | -697,692 |
| Germany | 317,796 | 195,258 | -122,538 |
| Spain | 111,549 | 113,978 | +2,429 |
| Ireland | 42,234 | 139,966 | +97,732 |
| Taiwan | 49,046 | 46,367 | -2,679 |
| United States | 24,931 | 7,611 | -17,320 |
| South Korea | 26,484 | 0 | -26,484 |
| Italy | 9,201 | 14,002 | +4,801 |
| India | 10,332 | 9,576 | -756 |
| France | 10,376 | 6,397 | -3,979 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Inner London - West | 27 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 14 |
| Greater Manchester | 12 |
| Inner London - East | 10 |
| West Midlands | 10 |
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 | 22 | 16 | -6 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 10 | 7 | -3 |
| Greater Manchester | 8 | 7 | -1 |
| Inner London - East | 5 | 7 | +2 |
| West Midlands | 8 | 7 | -1 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 8 | 6 | -2 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 4 | 5 | +1 |
| West Yorkshire | 6 | 3 | -3 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 5 | 3 | -2 |
| Essex | 2 | 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) | 3,713,443 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 1,454,543 |
| Air transport | 690,900 |
| Other | 45,905 |
| Road transport | 1,508 |
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) | 2,198,928 | 1,514,515 | -684,413 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 763,802 | 690,741 | -73,061 |
| Air transport | 329,790 | 361,110 | +31,320 |
| Other | 36,804 | 9,101 | -27,703 |
| Road transport | 0 | 1,508 | +1,508 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Felixstowe | 2,510,481 |
| Dover | 586,036 |
| Southampton | 562,686 |
| London Gateway Port | 533,500 |
| Eurotunnel | 291,399 |
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 | 1,703,292 | 807,189 | -896,103 |
| Dover | 289,469 | 296,567 | +7,098 |
| Southampton | 344,311 | 218,375 | -125,936 |
| London Gateway Port | 116,689 | 416,811 | +300,122 |
| Eurotunnel | 157,594 | 133,805 | -23,789 |
| London | 157,831 | 94,478 | -63,353 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 125,495 | 112,081 | -13,414 |
| East Midlands Airport | 62,295 | 84,727 | +22,432 |
| Holyhead | 17,041 | 103,329 | +86,288 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 48,671 | 53,685 | +5,014 |
Importer companies by SIC division
What this shows: Industry breakdown (SIC divisions) of importing companies.
Top 5 values
| SIC | Companies |
|---|---|
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 71 |
| Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 66 |
| Office administrative, office support and other business support activities | 9 |
| Other manufacturing | 4 |
| Publishing activities | 4 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 24 |
| 2025-11 | 25 |
| 2025-10 | 29 |
| 2025-09 | 38 |
| 2025-08 | 36 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| HELIX TRADING LIMITED | 104 |
| ASDA STORES LIMITED | 94 |
| PRIMARK STORES LIMITED | 89 |
| TG JONES HIGH STREET LIMITED | 87 |
| ESTEE LAUDER COSMETICS LIMITED | 82 |
| SNOPAKE LIMITED | 80 |
| ACCO UK LIMITED | 63 |
| JAKAR INTERNATIONAL LIMITED | 63 |
| HAINENKO LIMITED | 58 |
| ORIGINAL ADDITIONS (BEAUTY PRODUCTS) LIMITED | 58 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 64 |
| 54m+ | 56 |
| 15m-54m | 24 |
| 0-1m | 15 |
| Other | 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| United Arab Emirates | 118,491 |
| Norway | 67,399 |
| United States | 63,169 |
| Ireland | 51,880 |
| Germany | 43,025 |
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 Arab Emirates | 96,771 | 21,720 | -75,051 |
| Norway | 0 | 67,399 | +67,399 |
| United States | 34,562 | 28,607 | -5,955 |
| Ireland | 28,926 | 22,954 | -5,972 |
| Germany | 15,133 | 27,892 | +12,759 |
| Netherlands | 15,172 | 27,355 | +12,183 |
| Canada | 25,761 | 10,787 | -14,974 |
| France | 26,427 | 9,078 | -17,349 |
| Spain | 18,234 | 12,714 | -5,520 |
| Iran (Islamic Republic of) | 0 | 26,500 | +26,500 |
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 | 1,147 |
| Taiwan | 195 |
| Ireland | 137 |
| Germany | 12 |
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 | 1,143 | 4 | -1,139 |
| Taiwan | 187 | 8 | -179 |
| Ireland | 137 | 0 | -137 |
| Germany | 12 | 0 | -12 |
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 | 349,687 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 208,547 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 123,699 |
| Other | 2,721 |
| Road transport | 2,210 |
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 | 149,406 | 200,281 | +50,875 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 102,985 | 105,562 | +2,577 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 94,538 | 29,161 | -65,377 |
| Other | 2,115 | 606 | -1,509 |
| Road transport | 2,210 | 0 | -2,210 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| East Midlands Airport | 224,144 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 123,484 |
| London Gateway Port | 102,130 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 54,781 |
| ZLC | 35,054 |
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 | 82,154 | 141,990 | +59,836 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 61,002 | 62,482 | +1,480 |
| London Gateway Port | 89,960 | 12,170 | -77,790 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 28,417 | 26,364 | -2,053 |
| ZLC | 22,712 | 12,342 | -10,370 |
| Liverpool Docks | 12,366 | 19,052 | +6,686 |
| Dover | 10,531 | 17,158 | +6,627 |
| London Stansted Airport | 12,830 | 10,329 | -2,501 |
| Holyhead | 10,780 | 3,296 | -7,484 |
| Grangemouth Docks | 0 | 14,053 | +14,053 |
Quick facts
HS code: 821410
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Items like paperknives, letter openers, erasing knives, and pencil sharpeners