Import/export HS code 960830: Fountain and stylograph pens
Elegant pens with nibs that use liquid ink for a classic writing experience. Popular for calligraphy and formal writing
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Germany | 7,625,237 |
| France | 3,685,472 |
| China | 2,596,383 |
| Italy | 1,033,874 |
| Taiwan | 739,807 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Germany | 4,036,112 | 3,589,125 | -446,987 |
| France | 1,568,031 | 2,117,441 | +549,410 |
| China | 1,539,230 | 1,057,153 | -482,077 |
| Italy | 690,956 | 342,918 | -348,038 |
| Taiwan | 348,198 | 391,609 | +43,411 |
| United States | 306,291 | 325,780 | +19,489 |
| Netherlands | 195,453 | 164,446 | -31,007 |
| Japan | 153,730 | 183,954 | +30,224 |
| Spain | 109,488 | 126,927 | +17,439 |
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 112,989 | 82,390 | -30,599 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Germany | 8,092,874 |
| China | 4,142,872 |
| Japan | 1,573,672 |
| France | 1,527,512 |
| Taiwan | 927,353 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Germany | 4,184,360 | 3,908,514 | -275,846 |
| China | 2,387,300 | 1,755,572 | -631,728 |
| Japan | 743,779 | 829,893 | +86,114 |
| France | 664,612 | 862,900 | +198,288 |
| Taiwan | 445,026 | 482,327 | +37,301 |
| Italy | 391,141 | 418,803 | +27,662 |
| United States | 183,329 | 166,447 | -16,882 |
| India | 67,067 | 59,198 | -7,869 |
| Slovenia | 46,131 | 35,800 | -10,331 |
| Switzerland | 33,919 | 37,955 | +4,036 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Inner London - West | 35 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 17 |
| Greater Manchester | 16 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 13 |
| 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 | 21 | 28 | +7 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 15 | 7 | -8 |
| Greater Manchester | 13 | 7 | -6 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 10 | 6 | -4 |
| West Midlands | 8 | 5 | -3 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 3 | 6 | +3 |
| Inner London - East | 6 | 5 | -1 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 3 | 4 | +1 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 5 | 5 | +0 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 4 | 3 | -1 |
Import volume by transport
What this shows: Import value by transport mode used to bring goods into the UK.
Top 5 values
| Transport | £ |
|---|---|
| Air transport | 10,379,705 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 4,711,853 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 2,789,659 |
| Other | 228,150 |
| Road transport | 26,851 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air transport | 5,215,233 | 5,164,472 | -50,761 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 2,347,116 | 2,364,737 | +17,621 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,655,635 | 1,134,024 | -521,611 |
| Other | 201,666 | 26,484 | -175,182 |
| Road transport | 12,161 | 14,690 | +2,529 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| East Midlands Airport | 5,047,171 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 3,261,273 |
| Dover | 1,806,569 |
| London Stansted Airport | 1,422,781 |
| London Gateway Port | 1,336,071 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| East Midlands Airport | 2,548,315 | 2,498,856 | -49,459 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 1,814,909 | 1,446,364 | -368,545 |
| Dover | 819,827 | 986,742 | +166,915 |
| London Stansted Airport | 647,915 | 774,866 | +126,951 |
| London Gateway Port | 759,349 | 576,722 | -182,627 |
| Eurotunnel | 526,947 | 679,419 | +152,472 |
| Felixstowe | 786,970 | 413,966 | -373,004 |
| Portsmouth | 320,236 | 382,570 | +62,334 |
| Southampton | 290,348 | 129,365 | -160,983 |
| 499 | 28,469 | 207,398 | +178,929 |
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 | 73 |
| Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 62 |
| Activities of head offices; management consultancy activities | 11 |
| Other manufacturing | 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 | 23 |
| 2026-03 | 28 |
| 2026-02 | 27 |
| 2026-01 | 28 |
| 2025-12 | 28 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| STONE MARKETING LIMITED | 66 |
| TG JONES HIGH STREET LIMITED | 66 |
| RICHEMONT UK LIMITED | 52 |
| EDDING (U.K.) LIMITED | 51 |
| POUNDLAND LIMITED | 49 |
| STUDIO PENS LTD | 47 |
| CARTIER LIMITED | 45 |
| PENTEL (STATIONERY) LIMITED | 43 |
| TJX UK | 42 |
| RYMAN LIMITED | 40 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 54m+ | 73 |
| 1m-15m | 71 |
| 0-1m | 35 |
| 15m-54m | 12 |
| Other | 11 |
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 | 2,537,980 |
| Germany | 1,993,259 |
| United States | 1,660,497 |
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 565,977 |
| France | 309,450 |
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 | 1,560,427 | 977,553 | -582,874 |
| Germany | 1,024,615 | 968,644 | -55,971 |
| United States | 669,404 | 991,093 | +321,689 |
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 232,559 | 333,418 | +100,859 |
| France | 172,021 | 137,429 | -34,592 |
| Japan | 4,079 | 273,911 | +269,832 |
| Ireland | 151,416 | 99,408 | -52,008 |
| Poland | 82,643 | 140,701 | +58,058 |
| Switzerland | 31,654 | 126,235 | +94,581 |
| Netherlands | 106,847 | 39,292 | -67,555 |
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 | 7,682,856 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 1,022,102 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 410,608 |
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 | 3,812,713 | 3,870,143 | +57,430 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 435,782 | 586,320 | +150,538 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 159,895 | 250,713 | +90,818 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| London Heathrow Airport | 4,777,362 |
| East Midlands Airport | 2,482,386 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 506,717 |
| Liverpool Docks | 293,426 |
| London Stansted Airport | 276,224 |
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 | 2,317,449 | 2,459,913 | +142,464 |
| East Midlands Airport | 1,296,702 | 1,185,684 | -111,018 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 223,583 | 283,134 | +59,551 |
| Liverpool Docks | 104,384 | 189,042 | +84,658 |
| London Stansted Airport | 100,468 | 175,756 | +75,288 |
| Dover | 63,904 | 127,815 | +63,911 |
| Holyhead | 81,144 | 65,730 | -15,414 |
| ZLC | 69,426 | 45,389 | -24,037 |
| Harwich | 8,604 | 59,752 | +51,148 |
| Felixstowe | 25,243 | 37,420 | +12,177 |
Quick facts
HS code: 960830
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Elegant pens with nibs that use liquid ink for a classic writing experience. Popular for calligraphy and formal writing