Import/export HS code 9611: Hand-operated stamps and printing tools
Tools like date stamps, sealing stamps, and numbering stamps, including hand-held devices for printing or embossing labels. Also includes hand-operated printing sets and composing sticks
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 | 3,414,796 |
| Netherlands | 1,409,095 |
| United States | 1,259,754 |
| Austria | 1,133,086 |
| Italy | 728,253 |
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 | 1,967,022 | 1,447,774 | -519,248 |
| Netherlands | 849,335 | 559,760 | -289,575 |
| United States | 598,924 | 660,830 | +61,906 |
| Austria | 664,222 | 468,864 | -195,358 |
| Italy | 356,683 | 371,570 | +14,887 |
| Taiwan | 354,599 | 204,775 | -149,824 |
| France | 196,574 | 241,584 | +45,010 |
| Germany | 183,074 | 184,828 | +1,754 |
| Viet Nam | 119,330 | 116,245 | -3,085 |
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 109,603 | 79,507 | -30,096 |
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 | 4,593,297 |
| United States | 1,188,737 |
| Netherlands | 883,258 |
| Italy | 717,572 |
| Austria | 640,754 |
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 | 2,767,980 | 1,825,317 | -942,663 |
| United States | 560,212 | 628,525 | +68,313 |
| Netherlands | 508,562 | 374,696 | -133,866 |
| Italy | 351,118 | 366,454 | +15,336 |
| Austria | 399,887 | 240,867 | -159,020 |
| Viet Nam | 284,344 | 324,609 | +40,265 |
| Taiwan | 239,868 | 208,505 | -31,363 |
| Germany | 152,230 | 176,557 | +24,327 |
| Czechia | 146,810 | 105,667 | -41,143 |
| Romania | 105,609 | 103,720 | -1,889 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Inner London - West | 19 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 13 |
| Inner London - East | 12 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 10 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 8 |
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 | 15 | 11 | -4 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 11 | 8 | -3 |
| Inner London - East | 9 | 6 | -3 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 6 | 7 | +1 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 6 | 6 | +0 |
| Greater Manchester | 4 | 6 | +2 |
| West Midlands | 2 | 6 | +4 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 5 | 5 | +0 |
| Kent | 5 | 4 | -1 |
| West Yorkshire | 5 | 4 | -1 |
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) | 4,434,938 |
| Air transport | 2,859,784 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 2,643,280 |
| Other | 489,074 |
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) | 2,547,502 | 1,887,436 | -660,066 |
| Air transport | 1,431,779 | 1,428,005 | -3,774 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 1,451,805 | 1,191,475 | -260,330 |
| Other | 347,093 | 141,981 | -205,112 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Felixstowe | 2,422,778 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 1,347,040 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 955,544 |
| London Stansted Airport | 723,680 |
| Southampton | 680,627 |
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 | 1,447,253 | 975,525 | -471,728 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 917,859 | 429,181 | -488,678 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 404,474 | 551,070 | +146,596 |
| London Stansted Airport | 379,703 | 343,977 | -35,726 |
| Southampton | 452,308 | 228,319 | -223,989 |
| Thamesport | 366,969 | 274,998 | -91,971 |
| East Midlands Airport | 317,622 | 324,324 | +6,702 |
| Eurotunnel | 236,512 | 295,744 | +59,232 |
| 000 | 347,093 | 141,981 | -205,112 |
| London Gateway Port | 166,750 | 282,483 | +115,733 |
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 | 57 |
| Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 50 |
| Office administrative, office support and other business support activities | 11 |
| Other manufacturing | 10 |
| Creative, arts and entertainment activities | 5 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-04 | 30 |
| 2026-03 | 39 |
| 2026-02 | 27 |
| 2026-01 | 28 |
| 2025-12 | 22 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| CCL LABEL LIMITED | 114 |
| SEVEN HILLS CRAFTS LIMITED | 109 |
| SHACHIHATA (EUROPE) LTD. | 105 |
| HOBBYCRAFT TRADING LIMITED | 104 |
| SATO UK LIMITED | 102 |
| 2025 REALISATIONS LIMITED | 96 |
| AVERY DENNISON U.K. LIMITED | 95 |
| TRODAT (UK) LIMITED | 94 |
| MELISSA & DOUG, LLC | 82 |
| DIES TO DIE FOR LIMITED | 76 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 56 |
| 54m+ | 54 |
| 0-1m | 29 |
| 15m-54m | 23 |
| Other | 8 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Germany | 1,918,874 |
| Belgium | 1,056,996 |
| France | 1,056,469 |
| Netherlands | 548,565 |
| United States | 482,011 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Germany | 885,810 | 1,033,064 | +147,254 |
| Belgium | 507,824 | 549,172 | +41,348 |
| France | 490,937 | 565,532 | +74,595 |
| Netherlands | 329,127 | 219,438 | -109,689 |
| United States | 323,115 | 158,896 | -164,219 |
| Italy | 262,489 | 146,748 | -115,741 |
| Spain | 207,116 | 159,176 | -47,940 |
| Canada | 106,000 | 158,641 | +52,641 |
| Denmark | 59,402 | 54,047 | -5,355 |
| Turkey | 11,733 | 82,315 | +70,582 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Ireland | 2,672 |
| Italy | 154 |
| China | 13 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ireland | 2,672 | 0 | -2,672 |
| Italy | 154 | 0 | -154 |
| China | 13 | 0 | -13 |
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) | 3,661,851 |
| Air transport | 3,391,894 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 160,777 |
| Other | 3,884 |
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) | 1,845,475 | 1,816,376 | -29,099 |
| Air transport | 1,705,495 | 1,686,399 | -19,096 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 85,880 | 74,897 | -10,983 |
| Other | 3,571 | 313 | -3,258 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 2,872,998 |
| East Midlands Airport | 2,625,560 |
| Dover | 700,287 |
| London Stansted Airport | 286,943 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 233,061 |
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 | 1,405,823 | 1,467,175 | +61,352 |
| East Midlands Airport | 1,384,053 | 1,241,507 | -142,546 |
| Dover | 391,689 | 308,598 | -83,091 |
| London Stansted Airport | 176,177 | 110,766 | -65,411 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 65,259 | 167,802 | +102,543 |
| ZLC | 55,252 | 132,879 | +77,627 |
| Liverpool Docks | 29,176 | 43,333 | +14,157 |
| London Gateway Port | 32,481 | 23,795 | -8,686 |
| Southampton | 26,915 | 11,086 | -15,829 |
| Birmingham Airport | 18,113 | 15,113 | -3,000 |
Quick facts
HS code: 9611
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Tools like date stamps, sealing stamps, and numbering stamps, including hand-held devices for printing or embossing labels. Also includes hand-operated printing sets and composing sticks