Import/export HS code 830242: Furniture fittings
Metal parts used in furniture, such as hinges, handles, and drawer slides
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 | 133,381,544 |
| Germany | 87,608,444 |
| Austria | 72,954,172 |
| Italy | 21,605,810 |
| Slovenia | 19,627,374 |
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 | 67,761,746 | 65,619,798 | -2,141,948 |
| Germany | 42,775,950 | 44,832,494 | +2,056,544 |
| Austria | 35,837,086 | 37,117,086 | +1,280,000 |
| Italy | 10,208,926 | 11,396,884 | +1,187,958 |
| Slovenia | 9,168,330 | 10,459,044 | +1,290,714 |
| India | 8,723,368 | 10,737,809 | +2,014,441 |
| Spain | 5,999,310 | 8,627,711 | +2,628,401 |
| United States | 5,044,041 | 7,331,911 | +2,287,870 |
| Poland | 5,698,320 | 6,390,545 | +692,225 |
| Netherlands | 5,591,867 | 5,559,638 | -32,229 |
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 | 171,949,411 |
| Austria | 73,747,583 |
| Germany | 69,199,717 |
| Slovenia | 19,814,800 |
| India | 19,716,618 |
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 | 85,330,516 | 86,618,895 | +1,288,379 |
| Austria | 36,606,170 | 37,141,413 | +535,243 |
| Germany | 33,995,804 | 35,203,913 | +1,208,109 |
| Slovenia | 9,317,388 | 10,497,412 | +1,180,024 |
| India | 8,832,940 | 10,883,678 | +2,050,738 |
| Italy | 7,908,496 | 8,085,275 | +176,779 |
| Spain | 4,897,793 | 7,356,819 | +2,459,026 |
| United States | 4,933,763 | 7,147,254 | +2,213,491 |
| Czechia | 6,254,075 | 5,057,937 | -1,196,138 |
| Taiwan | 4,352,680 | 4,550,067 | +197,387 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Inner London - West | 125 |
| West Midlands | 88 |
| West Yorkshire | 82 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 69 |
| Inner London - East | 67 |
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 | 76 | 85 | +9 |
| West Midlands | 71 | 65 | -6 |
| West Yorkshire | 59 | 65 | +6 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 52 | 45 | -7 |
| Inner London - East | 48 | 37 | -11 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 41 | 42 | +1 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 42 | 35 | -7 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 41 | 40 | -1 |
| Greater Manchester | 37 | 40 | +3 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 38 | 37 | -1 |
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) | 246,274,272 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 175,976,122 |
| Air transport | 50,277,130 |
| Road transport | 5,443,640 |
| Other | 3,359,296 |
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) | 118,910,700 | 127,363,572 | +8,452,872 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 89,289,278 | 86,686,844 | -2,602,434 |
| Air transport | 22,256,036 | 28,021,094 | +5,765,058 |
| Road transport | 2,512,878 | 2,930,762 | +417,884 |
| Other | 1,527,521 | 1,831,775 | +304,254 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Felixstowe | 110,147,254 |
| Dover | 92,366,715 |
| Eurotunnel | 51,406,402 |
| Southampton | 34,524,999 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 30,827,199 |
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 | 59,194,775 | 50,952,479 | -8,242,296 |
| Dover | 44,615,519 | 47,751,196 | +3,135,677 |
| Eurotunnel | 25,032,490 | 26,373,912 | +1,341,422 |
| Southampton | 18,942,354 | 15,582,645 | -3,359,709 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 14,065,442 | 16,761,757 | +2,696,315 |
| Immingham Docks | 9,246,879 | 13,156,383 | +3,909,504 |
| London Gateway Port | 5,240,826 | 13,375,717 | +8,134,891 |
| Harwich | 7,709,578 | 8,230,290 | +520,712 |
| Thamesport | 6,520,188 | 5,843,794 | -676,394 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 5,551,141 | 6,653,458 | +1,102,317 |
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 | 350 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 249 |
| Manufacture of furniture | 140 |
| Manufacture of fabricated metal products, except machinery and equipment | 74 |
| Other manufacturing | 72 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-04 | 288 |
| 2026-03 | 329 |
| 2026-02 | 316 |
| 2026-01 | 295 |
| 2025-12 | 289 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| HAFELE U.K. LIMITED | 124 |
| B/E AEROSPACE (UK) LIMITED | 124 |
| ROTHLEY LIMITED | 124 |
| HOWDEN JOINERY GROUP PLC | 123 |
| HIATT HARDWARE (UK) LIMITED | 123 |
| EURO-FIT SYSTEMS LIMITED | 118 |
| M. MARCUS LIMITED | 117 |
| SPL COMPONENTS LIMITED | 117 |
| CASTELL SAFETY INTERNATIONAL LIMITED | 116 |
| FORMED GROUP LIMITED | 114 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 565 |
| 54m+ | 342 |
| 0-1m | 207 |
| 15m-54m | 157 |
| Other | 98 |
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 States | 32,108,600 |
| Ireland | 12,509,422 |
| United Arab Emirates | 6,494,800 |
| Germany | 4,277,488 |
| Qatar | 2,881,172 |
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 States | 14,647,091 | 17,461,509 | +2,814,418 |
| Ireland | 6,272,493 | 6,236,929 | -35,564 |
| United Arab Emirates | 4,712,763 | 1,782,037 | -2,930,726 |
| Germany | 2,733,321 | 1,544,167 | -1,189,154 |
| Qatar | 2,536,425 | 344,747 | -2,191,678 |
| France | 1,788,371 | 857,554 | -930,817 |
| Netherlands | 1,143,250 | 1,117,848 | -25,402 |
| Canada | 823,778 | 1,343,283 | +519,505 |
| China | 1,104,674 | 741,835 | -362,839 |
| Australia | 850,037 | 955,266 | +105,229 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Switzerland | 5,862,959 |
| Germany | 894,375 |
| China | 576,517 |
| Italy | 94,322 |
| Turkey | 72,578 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Switzerland | 2,846,866 | 3,016,093 | +169,227 |
| Germany | 451,077 | 443,298 | -7,779 |
| China | 283,421 | 293,096 | +9,675 |
| Italy | 44,514 | 49,808 | +5,294 |
| Turkey | 60,718 | 11,860 | -48,858 |
| India | 7,626 | 47,816 | +40,190 |
| Ireland | 3,229 | 32,370 | +29,141 |
| Taiwan | 17,347 | 15,804 | -1,543 |
| XI | 13,796 | 4,433 | -9,363 |
| Spain | 12,699 | 5,511 | -7,188 |
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 | 58,970,596 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 16,757,916 |
| Other | 8,010,404 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 6,787,094 |
| Road transport | 7,357 |
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 | 32,438,273 | 26,532,323 | -5,905,950 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 8,248,948 | 8,508,968 | +260,020 |
| Other | 4,024,872 | 3,985,532 | -39,340 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 2,972,582 | 3,814,512 | +841,930 |
| Road transport | 7,357 | 0 | -7,357 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| East Midlands Airport | 27,299,848 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 17,052,949 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 9,225,699 |
| London Stansted Airport | 8,607,963 |
| 000 | 8,010,404 |
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 | 12,920,758 | 14,379,090 | +1,458,332 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 10,508,239 | 6,544,710 | -3,963,529 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 4,675,804 | 4,549,895 | -125,909 |
| London Stansted Airport | 5,886,588 | 2,721,375 | -3,165,213 |
| 000 | 4,024,872 | 3,985,532 | -39,340 |
| ZLC | 2,434,960 | 2,349,922 | -85,038 |
| Liverpool Docks | 1,631,616 | 2,090,659 | +459,043 |
| Holyhead | 1,374,642 | 1,722,771 | +348,129 |
| Southampton | 746,674 | 1,106,042 | +359,368 |
| London Gateway Port | 870,668 | 477,271 | -393,397 |
Quick facts
HS code: 830242
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Metal parts used in furniture, such as hinges, handles, and drawer slides