Import/export HS code 960910: Sheathed pencils and crayons
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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 | 22,824,971 |
| Germany | 13,431,349 |
| France | 3,543,437 |
| Viet Nam | 2,768,385 |
| Brazil | 1,492,817 |
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 | 13,368,092 | 9,456,879 | -3,911,213 |
| Germany | 7,267,517 | 6,163,832 | -1,103,685 |
| France | 1,977,115 | 1,566,322 | -410,793 |
| Viet Nam | 1,298,498 | 1,469,887 | +171,389 |
| Brazil | 893,757 | 599,060 | -294,697 |
| Switzerland | 624,155 | 859,257 | +235,102 |
| Canada | 673,918 | 554,402 | -119,516 |
| United States | 401,754 | 355,402 | -46,352 |
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 90,447 | 541,850 | +451,403 |
| Netherlands | 209,571 | 374,996 | +165,425 |
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 | 26,697,466 |
| Germany | 12,233,935 |
| Viet Nam | 2,848,693 |
| Brazil | 1,794,923 |
| Switzerland | 1,490,339 |
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 | 15,035,710 | 11,661,756 | -3,373,954 |
| Germany | 6,744,757 | 5,489,178 | -1,255,579 |
| Viet Nam | 1,315,007 | 1,533,686 | +218,679 |
| Brazil | 1,013,019 | 781,904 | -231,115 |
| Switzerland | 625,165 | 865,174 | +240,009 |
| Czechia | 663,167 | 753,754 | +90,587 |
| Canada | 573,220 | 536,618 | -36,602 |
| France | 472,205 | 415,113 | -57,092 |
| Indonesia | 247,458 | 289,274 | +41,816 |
| United States | 243,224 | 175,446 | -67,778 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Inner London - West | 55 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 30 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 24 |
| Inner London - East | 24 |
| West Midlands | 24 |
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 | 42 | 34 | -8 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 18 | 24 | +6 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 17 | 20 | +3 |
| Inner London - East | 16 | 14 | -2 |
| West Midlands | 18 | 14 | -4 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 14 | 15 | +1 |
| Greater Manchester | 16 | 15 | -1 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 14 | 12 | -2 |
| Gloucestershire and Wiltshire | 9 | 11 | +2 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 8 | 10 | +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) | 29,185,645 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 18,377,208 |
| Air transport | 2,647,154 |
| Other | 1,718,605 |
| Road transport | 86,744 |
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) | 15,689,002 | 13,496,643 | -2,192,359 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 10,121,936 | 8,255,272 | -1,866,664 |
| Air transport | 1,120,954 | 1,526,200 | +405,246 |
| Other | 1,467,625 | 250,980 | -1,216,645 |
| Road transport | 10,229 | 76,515 | +66,286 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Felixstowe | 14,586,442 |
| Eurotunnel | 7,319,877 |
| Southampton | 6,803,602 |
| London Gateway Port | 6,402,816 |
| Dover | 5,729,866 |
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 | 8,182,917 | 6,403,525 | -1,779,392 |
| Eurotunnel | 4,497,932 | 2,821,945 | -1,675,987 |
| Southampton | 4,221,031 | 2,582,571 | -1,638,460 |
| London Gateway Port | 2,340,574 | 4,062,242 | +1,721,668 |
| Dover | 3,919,316 | 1,810,550 | -2,108,766 |
| London | 887,897 | 1,082,106 | +194,209 |
| 000 | 1,467,625 | 250,980 | -1,216,645 |
| Liverpool Docks | 683,708 | 579,141 | -104,567 |
| London Stansted Airport | 228,367 | 551,659 | +323,292 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 301,660 | 352,746 | +51,086 |
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
|
164 |
|
Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles
|
135 |
|
Office administrative, office support and other business support activities
|
20 |
|
Activities of head offices; management consultancy activities
|
13 |
|
Other manufacturing
|
13 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-05 | 65 |
| 2026-04 | 81 |
| 2026-03 | 85 |
| 2026-02 | 76 |
| 2026-01 | 67 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| B & M RETAIL LIMITED | 121 |
| IG DESIGN GROUP UK LIMITED | 119 |
| JAKAR INTERNATIONAL LIMITED | 118 |
| ASDA STORES LIMITED | 116 |
| HENBRANDT LIMITED | 116 |
| HAINENKO LIMITED | 113 |
| RMS INTERNATIONAL UK LTD | 113 |
| HELIX TRADING LIMITED | 112 |
| VIVID IMAGINATIONS LIMITED | 112 |
| ABRAMS & CHRONICLE BOOKS LIMITED | 110 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 174 |
| 54m+ | 112 |
| 15m-54m | 52 |
| 0-1m | 51 |
| Other | 38 |
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 | 4,136,806 |
| Ireland | 3,222,626 |
| Netherlands | 1,279,451 |
| Germany | 1,188,704 |
| France | 1,099,468 |
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 | 2,442,719 | 1,694,087 | -748,632 |
| Ireland | 1,790,065 | 1,432,561 | -357,504 |
| Netherlands | 646,735 | 632,716 | -14,019 |
| Germany | 517,800 | 670,904 | +153,104 |
| France | 472,834 | 626,634 | +153,800 |
| Australia | 412,057 | 454,273 | +42,216 |
| United Arab Emirates | 341,449 | 59,235 | -282,214 |
| China | 120,761 | 210,929 | +90,168 |
| Canada | 171,551 | 138,966 | -32,585 |
| Spain | 142,613 | 141,330 | -1,283 |
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 | 19,493 |
| Germany | 3,048 |
| Thailand | 1,447 |
| United States | 431 |
| Ireland | 355 |
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 | 10,752 | 8,741 | -2,011 |
| Germany | 1,136 | 1,912 | +776 |
| Thailand | 1,447 | 0 | -1,447 |
| United States | 431 | 0 | -431 |
| Ireland | 137 | 218 | +81 |
| XI | 279 | 63 | -216 |
| France | 25 | 0 | -25 |
| Switzerland | 16 | 0 | -16 |
Export volume by transport
What this shows: Export value by transport mode used to ship goods from the UK.
Top 5 values
| Transport | £ |
|---|---|
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 8,352,074 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 6,601,481 |
| Air transport | 1,271,352 |
| Other | 28,703 |
| Road transport | 1,581 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 4,010,976 | 4,341,098 | +330,122 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 4,012,442 | 2,589,039 | -1,423,403 |
| Air transport | 614,860 | 656,492 | +41,632 |
| Other | 16,684 | 12,019 | -4,665 |
| Road transport | 1,581 | 0 | -1,581 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 3,635,078 |
| Liverpool Docks | 3,488,986 |
| Holyhead | 1,964,683 |
| London Gateway Port | 1,754,941 |
| Felixstowe | 1,084,081 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 1,509,383 | 2,125,695 | +616,312 |
| Liverpool Docks | 1,587,049 | 1,901,937 | +314,888 |
| Holyhead | 1,305,102 | 659,581 | -645,521 |
| London Gateway Port | 1,288,796 | 466,145 | -822,651 |
| Felixstowe | 875,686 | 208,395 | -667,291 |
| Southampton | 512,808 | 540,018 | +27,210 |
| Immingham Docks | 468,436 | 389,831 | -78,605 |
| Dover | 201,083 | 288,303 | +87,220 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 155,458 | 238,037 | +82,579 |
| East Midlands Airport | 222,623 | 141,297 | -81,326 |
Related HS codes
What this shows: Sibling or child HS codes in the same classification branch.
Quick facts
HS code: 960910
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Pencils and crayons with leads encased in a protective sheath. Easy to use and durable for everyday tasks