Import/export HS code 830510: Metal fittings for binders and files
Specifically includes metal parts used for loose-leaf binders or file organizers
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 | 780,218 |
| Austria | 589,795 |
| Malaysia | 275,278 |
| Poland | 266,606 |
| France | 256,984 |
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 | 368,906 | 411,312 | +42,406 |
| Austria | 317,079 | 272,716 | -44,363 |
| Malaysia | 222,313 | 52,965 | -169,348 |
| Poland | 118,286 | 148,320 | +30,034 |
| France | 210,889 | 46,095 | -164,794 |
| South Korea | 60,918 | 67,768 | +6,850 |
| Ireland | 16,952 | 85,005 | +68,053 |
| Italy | 93,175 | 4 | -93,171 |
| Germany | 28,994 | 33,713 | +4,719 |
| Slovenia | 40,379 | 18,780 | -21,599 |
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 | 1,080,737 |
| Hungary | 539,228 |
| Poland | 266,606 |
| Slovenia | 246,510 |
| South Korea | 129,662 |
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 | 593,690 | 487,047 | -106,643 |
| Hungary | 281,090 | 258,138 | -22,952 |
| Poland | 118,286 | 148,320 | +30,034 |
| Slovenia | 227,730 | 18,780 | -208,950 |
| South Korea | 61,894 | 67,768 | +5,874 |
| Ireland | 14,098 | 77,211 | +63,113 |
| Italy | 84,970 | 0 | -84,970 |
| Germany | 28,230 | 29,320 | +1,090 |
| Austria | 53,153 | 0 | -53,153 |
| India | 33,816 | 15,934 | -17,882 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 5 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 4 |
| Essex | 3 |
| Greater Manchester | 3 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 3 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 2 | 3 | +1 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 3 | 2 | -1 |
| Essex | 2 | 3 | +1 |
| Greater Manchester | 2 | 3 | +1 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 2 | 3 | +1 |
| Inner London - West | 2 | 3 | +1 |
| Outer London - East and North East | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| West Yorkshire | 3 | 0 | -3 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 1 | 2 | +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) | 1,380,828 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,174,575 |
| Air transport | 280,199 |
| Other | 6,655 |
| Road transport | 291 |
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) | 872,184 | 508,644 | -363,540 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 632,635 | 541,940 | -90,695 |
| Air transport | 120,886 | 159,313 | +38,427 |
| Other | 2,854 | 3,801 | +947 |
| Road transport | 291 | 0 | -291 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Southampton | 586,763 |
| Dover | 543,649 |
| Felixstowe | 450,116 |
| Eurotunnel | 266,679 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 214,864 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Southampton | 372,426 | 214,337 | -158,089 |
| Dover | 266,764 | 276,885 | +10,121 |
| Felixstowe | 212,431 | 237,685 | +25,254 |
| Eurotunnel | 185,166 | 81,513 | -103,653 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 197,096 | 17,768 | -179,328 |
| Harwich | 78,416 | 83,643 | +5,227 |
| London Gateway Port | 69,974 | 84,156 | +14,182 |
| Liverpool John Lennon Airport - Speke | 0 | 77,211 | +77,211 |
| Thamesport | 30,781 | 44,278 | +13,497 |
| London Stansted Airport | 48,109 | 15,036 | -33,073 |
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 | 16 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 10 |
| Manufacture of paper and paper products | 6 |
| Other manufacturing | 5 |
| Manufacture of rubber and plastic products | 3 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-04 | 5 |
| 2026-03 | 7 |
| 2026-02 | 5 |
| 2026-01 | 4 |
| 2025-12 | 5 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| PLASTOREG SMIDT GMBH | 54 |
| PRESCO UK LIMITED | 35 |
| PUKKA PADS 2000 LIMITED | 33 |
| FLORISMART UK LTD | 31 |
| FLEXIBLE REINFORCEMENTS LIMITED | 27 |
| CHARLES LETTS (HOLDINGS) LIMITED | 21 |
| LION PRESENTATION LIMITED | 19 |
| HARRISON PRODUCTS CO LIMITED | 17 |
| ACCO UK LIMITED | 16 |
| PLASTOREG EASTLIGHT LIMITED | 13 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 26 |
| 54m+ | 16 |
| 15m-54m | 7 |
| 0-1m | 4 |
| Other | 2 |
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 | 132,373 |
| Germany | 50,810 |
| Italy | 31,260 |
| China | 30,944 |
| Zambia | 22,401 |
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 | 121,656 | 10,717 | -110,939 |
| Germany | 0 | 50,810 | +50,810 |
| Italy | 20,986 | 10,274 | -10,712 |
| China | 1,639 | 29,305 | +27,666 |
| Zambia | 22,401 | 0 | -22,401 |
| Denmark | 21,773 | 0 | -21,773 |
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 0 | 21,006 | +21,006 |
| France | 18,259 | 2,126 | -16,133 |
| Ireland | 3,229 | 15,553 | +12,324 |
| Netherlands | 14,117 | 3,497 | -10,620 |
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 | 317,779 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 150,295 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 34,302 |
| Other | 231 |
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 | 227,814 | 89,965 | -137,849 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 63,628 | 86,667 | +23,039 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 13,303 | 20,999 | +7,696 |
| Other | 29 | 202 | +173 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| London Heathrow Airport | 179,488 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 107,182 |
| East Midlands Airport | 80,671 |
| ZLC | 36,720 |
| Holyhead | 17,464 |
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 Heathrow Airport | 125,134 | 54,354 | -70,780 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 45,647 | 61,535 | +15,888 |
| East Midlands Airport | 63,810 | 16,861 | -46,949 |
| ZLC | 27,078 | 9,642 | -17,436 |
| Holyhead | 2,113 | 15,351 | +13,238 |
| Dover | 11,655 | 4,299 | -7,356 |
| London Stansted Airport | 11,792 | 980 | -10,812 |
| London Gateway Port | 0 | 11,105 | +11,105 |
| Immingham Docks | 4,213 | 5,482 | +1,269 |
| Liverpool Docks | 4,738 | 4,254 | -484 |
Quick facts
HS code: 830510
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Specifically includes metal parts used for loose-leaf binders or file organizers