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 | 4,360,625 |
| Germany | 645,045 |
| France | 282,322 |
| Spain | 223,820 |
| United States | 203,843 |
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 | 2,334,279 | 2,026,346 | -307,933 |
| Germany | 289,836 | 355,209 | +65,373 |
| France | 160,169 | 122,153 | -38,016 |
| Spain | 121,992 | 101,828 | -20,164 |
| United States | 154,373 | 49,470 | -104,903 |
| Ireland | 41,758 | 112,619 | +70,861 |
| Italy | 60,094 | 91,077 | +30,983 |
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 68,092 | 10,130 | -57,962 |
| Taiwan | 33,356 | 42,817 | +9,461 |
| Netherlands | 20,615 | 44,214 | +23,599 |
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 | 5,214,717 |
| Germany | 545,095 |
| Spain | 218,755 |
| Ireland | 187,860 |
| Taiwan | 79,410 |
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 | 2,790,575 | 2,424,142 | -366,433 |
| Germany | 298,210 | 246,885 | -51,325 |
| Spain | 119,686 | 99,069 | -20,617 |
| Ireland | 41,900 | 145,960 | +104,060 |
| Taiwan | 34,202 | 45,208 | +11,006 |
| United States | 28,787 | 10,521 | -18,266 |
| Italy | 6,132 | 18,390 | +12,258 |
| France | 12,103 | 8,607 | -3,496 |
| India | 16,128 | 4,115 | -12,013 |
| South Korea | 16,661 | 3,532 | -13,129 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Inner London - West | 29 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 15 |
| Inner London - East | 12 |
| Greater Manchester | 11 |
| 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 | 18 | -4 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 10 | 11 | +1 |
| Inner London - East | 5 | 11 | +6 |
| Greater Manchester | 7 | 8 | +1 |
| West Midlands | 9 | 7 | -2 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 8 | 6 | -2 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 5 | 5 | +0 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 4 | 5 | +1 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 4 | 5 | +1 |
| West Yorkshire | 5 | 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) | 4,012,817 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 1,528,277 |
| Air transport | 886,743 |
| Other | 35,708 |
| Road transport | 3,899 |
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) | 2,255,516 | 1,757,301 | -498,215 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 780,482 | 747,795 | -32,687 |
| Air transport | 332,352 | 554,391 | +222,039 |
| Other | 23,988 | 11,720 | -12,268 |
| Road transport | 0 | 3,899 | +3,899 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Felixstowe | 2,636,396 |
| London Gateway Port | 717,292 |
| Dover | 553,890 |
| Southampton | 535,019 |
| Eurotunnel | 335,826 |
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 | 1,638,478 | 997,918 | -640,560 |
| London Gateway Port | 199,976 | 517,316 | +317,340 |
| Dover | 270,100 | 283,790 | +13,690 |
| Southampton | 359,946 | 175,073 | -184,873 |
| Eurotunnel | 178,659 | 157,167 | -21,492 |
| London | 176,443 | 107,697 | -68,746 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 110,012 | 132,683 | +22,671 |
| East Midlands Airport | 53,999 | 103,322 | +49,323 |
| London Stansted Airport | 32,592 | 111,730 | +79,138 |
| Holyhead | 21,048 | 99,322 | +78,274 |
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 | 76 |
| Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 76 |
| Office administrative, office support and other business support activities | 9 |
| Activities of head offices; management consultancy activities | 4 |
| Other manufacturing | 4 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-04 | 23 |
| 2026-03 | 33 |
| 2026-02 | 38 |
| 2026-01 | 24 |
| 2025-12 | 37 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| HELIX TRADING LIMITED | 108 |
| ASDA STORES LIMITED | 97 |
| PRIMARK STORES LIMITED | 91 |
| TG JONES HIGH STREET LIMITED | 90 |
| ESTEE LAUDER COSMETICS LIMITED | 85 |
| SNOPAKE LIMITED | 82 |
| JAKAR INTERNATIONAL LIMITED | 66 |
| ACCO UK LIMITED | 64 |
| HAINENKO LIMITED | 59 |
| ORIGINAL ADDITIONS (BEAUTY PRODUCTS) LIMITED | 59 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 65 |
| 54m+ | 55 |
| 15m-54m | 27 |
| 0-1m | 19 |
| Other | 12 |
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 | 150,497 |
| United States | 70,083 |
| Norway | 67,399 |
| Poland | 66,865 |
| Ireland | 61,905 |
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 | 95,378 | 55,119 | -40,259 |
| United States | 33,341 | 36,742 | +3,401 |
| Norway | 67,399 | 0 | -67,399 |
| Poland | 10,955 | 55,910 | +44,955 |
| Ireland | 28,854 | 33,051 | +4,197 |
| Germany | 22,118 | 22,157 | +39 |
| Netherlands | 18,623 | 25,037 | +6,414 |
| Spain | 19,213 | 15,085 | -4,128 |
| Canada | 15,104 | 17,374 | +2,270 |
| Italy | 2,078 | 25,084 | +23,006 |
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 | 1,361 |
| Ireland | 225 |
| United States | 96 |
| Taiwan | 39 |
| 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 | 1,139 | 222 | -917 |
| Ireland | 137 | 88 | -49 |
| United States | 0 | 96 | +96 |
| Taiwan | 39 | 0 | -39 |
| 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 | 432,408 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 236,532 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 125,560 |
| Other | 3,258 |
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 | 214,614 | 217,794 | +3,180 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 89,945 | 146,587 | +56,642 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 96,576 | 28,984 | -67,592 |
| Other | 2,067 | 1,191 | -876 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| East Midlands Airport | 214,363 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 133,520 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 113,103 |
| London Gateway Port | 103,991 |
| Manchester Airport | 37,202 |
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 | 156,882 | 57,481 | -99,401 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 51,033 | 82,487 | +31,454 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 30,236 | 82,867 | +52,631 |
| London Gateway Port | 91,037 | 12,954 | -78,083 |
| Manchester Airport | 2,325 | 34,877 | +32,552 |
| Dover | 8,763 | 27,604 | +18,841 |
| ZLC | 11,992 | 18,478 | +6,486 |
| Liverpool Docks | 11,035 | 19,346 | +8,311 |
| Holyhead | 12,087 | 12,514 | +427 |
| London Stansted Airport | 11,520 | 10,329 | -1,191 |
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