Import/export HS code 8304: Metal office supplies like filing cabinets, paper trays, and pen holders
Includes items such as filing cabinets, card-index cabinets, paper trays, and desk organizers made of metal, but not office furniture
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 | 11,099,561 |
| Sweden | 666,432 |
| Spain | 497,522 |
| France | 372,136 |
| Netherlands | 332,731 |
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 | 5,222,915 | 5,876,646 | +653,731 |
| Sweden | 277,774 | 388,658 | +110,884 |
| Spain | 177,487 | 320,035 | +142,548 |
| France | 222,412 | 149,724 | -72,688 |
| Netherlands | 113,966 | 218,765 | +104,799 |
| United States | 133,481 | 195,315 | +61,834 |
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 194,819 | 41,478 | -153,341 |
| Taiwan | 92,294 | 130,937 | +38,643 |
| Germany | 131,539 | 90,571 | -40,968 |
| Italy | 109,792 | 92,332 | -17,460 |
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 | 12,216,653 |
| Sweden | 653,619 |
| Spain | 486,062 |
| United States | 278,990 |
| Taiwan | 213,257 |
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 | 5,844,271 | 6,372,382 | +528,111 |
| Sweden | 269,134 | 384,485 | +115,351 |
| Spain | 168,462 | 317,600 | +149,138 |
| United States | 99,749 | 179,241 | +79,492 |
| Taiwan | 85,093 | 128,164 | +43,071 |
| India | 51,114 | 62,330 | +11,216 |
| United Kingdom | 57,259 | 54,940 | -2,319 |
| Finland | 84,254 | 21,612 | -62,642 |
| Italy | 60,487 | 36,776 | -23,711 |
| France | 63,734 | 20,436 | -43,298 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Inner London - West | 34 |
| Greater Manchester | 15 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 13 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 12 |
| Inner London - East | 11 |
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 | 18 | 23 | +5 |
| Greater Manchester | 10 | 10 | +0 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 10 | 9 | -1 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 8 | 6 | -2 |
| Inner London - East | 6 | 5 | -1 |
| West Yorkshire | 6 | 8 | +2 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 5 | 5 | +0 |
| Cambridgeshire and Peterborough | 6 | 4 | -2 |
| Essex | 6 | 2 | -4 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 3 | 5 | +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) | 9,340,086 |
| Air transport | 3,311,479 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 2,078,823 |
| Other | 399,338 |
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) | 4,473,687 | 4,866,399 | +392,712 |
| Air transport | 1,631,320 | 1,680,159 | +48,839 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 836,741 | 1,242,082 | +405,341 |
| Other | 258,990 | 140,348 | -118,642 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Felixstowe | 6,043,668 |
| Southampton | 1,492,237 |
| Birmingham Airport | 1,163,815 |
| London Gateway Port | 1,104,653 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 1,083,131 |
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 | 2,869,226 | 3,174,442 | +305,216 |
| Southampton | 853,939 | 638,298 | -215,641 |
| Birmingham Airport | 521,053 | 642,762 | +121,709 |
| London Gateway Port | 289,096 | 815,557 | +526,461 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 659,207 | 423,924 | -235,283 |
| Dover | 457,987 | 610,809 | +152,822 |
| 000 | 258,990 | 140,348 | -118,642 |
| 499 | 16,258 | 373,686 | +357,428 |
| London | 262,006 | 46,186 | -215,820 |
| London Stansted Airport | 105,541 | 199,941 | +94,400 |
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 | 82 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 78 |
| Other manufacturing | 11 |
| Manufacture of furniture | 8 |
| Office administrative, office support and other business support activities | 6 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-04 | 22 |
| 2026-03 | 28 |
| 2026-02 | 27 |
| 2026-01 | 26 |
| 2025-12 | 26 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| VOW EUROPE LIMITED | 112 |
| YEARNTREE LIMITED | 92 |
| EXERZ LIMITED | 79 |
| OSCO EUROPE LIMITED | 67 |
| SHANDON DIAGNOSTICS LIMITED | 64 |
| TJX UK | 64 |
| TG JONES HIGH STREET LIMITED | 64 |
| LYRECO UK LIMITED | 50 |
| AVSL GROUP LIMITED | 50 |
| RS COMPONENTS LIMITED | 48 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 86 |
| 54m+ | 59 |
| 0-1m | 29 |
| 15m-54m | 27 |
| Other | 27 |
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 | 1,587,890 |
| United States | 1,165,908 |
| France | 977,525 |
| Canada | 893,545 |
| Ireland | 800,013 |
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 | 993,144 | 594,746 | -398,398 |
| United States | 388,402 | 777,506 | +389,104 |
| France | 813,550 | 163,975 | -649,575 |
| Canada | 408,220 | 485,325 | +77,105 |
| Ireland | 455,510 | 344,503 | -111,007 |
| Iceland | 730,125 | 1,742 | -728,383 |
| China | 104,009 | 151,850 | +47,841 |
| South Africa | 40,375 | 209,733 | +169,358 |
| Germany | 136,056 | 69,824 | -66,232 |
| Spain | 167,705 | 28,430 | -139,275 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| XI | 78,995 |
| China | 2,179 |
| Taiwan | 376 |
| Lithuania | 373 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| XI | 1,877 | 77,118 | +75,241 |
| China | 93 | 2,086 | +1,993 |
| Taiwan | 202 | 174 | -28 |
| Lithuania | 0 | 373 | +373 |
Export volume by transport
What this shows: Export value by transport mode used to ship goods from the UK.
Top 5 values
| Transport | £ |
|---|---|
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 3,982,960 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 2,831,878 |
| Air transport | 2,660,422 |
| Other | 85,821 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 2,468,359 | 1,514,601 | -953,758 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 1,871,380 | 960,498 | -910,882 |
| Air transport | 1,475,917 | 1,184,505 | -291,412 |
| Other | 2,332 | 83,489 | +81,157 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| London Gateway Port | 1,957,922 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 1,918,494 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 1,890,003 |
| Southampton | 819,405 |
| Middlesbrough | 731,185 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| London Gateway Port | 1,105,849 | 852,073 | -253,776 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 948,849 | 969,645 | +20,796 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 1,332,701 | 557,302 | -775,399 |
| Southampton | 286,211 | 533,194 | +246,983 |
| Middlesbrough | 730,125 | 1,060 | -729,065 |
| Holyhead | 259,133 | 173,880 | -85,253 |
| Felixstowe | 291,392 | 102,982 | -188,410 |
| East Midlands Airport | 187,759 | 91,047 | -96,712 |
| Liverpool Docks | 128,209 | 63,098 | -65,111 |
| Manchester Airport | 160,185 | 19,643 | -140,542 |
Quick facts
HS code: 8304
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Includes items such as filing cabinets, card-index cabinets, paper trays, and desk organizers made of metal, but not office furniture