Import/export HS code 961220: Ink pads
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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 | 1,048,348 |
| Japan | 571,664 |
| United States | 497,369 |
| Austria | 211,717 |
| Germany | 66,608 |
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 | 579,484 | 468,864 | -110,620 |
| Japan | 318,405 | 253,259 | -65,146 |
| United States | 235,301 | 262,068 | +26,767 |
| Austria | 115,551 | 96,166 | -19,385 |
| Germany | 55,485 | 11,123 | -44,362 |
| Spain | 62,235 | 3,651 | -58,584 |
| Netherlands | 42,123 | 20,655 | -21,468 |
| France | 33,582 | 26,101 | -7,481 |
| Switzerland | 50,321 | 4,063 | -46,258 |
| Canada | 39,488 | 1,226 | -38,262 |
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 | 1,155,015 |
| Japan | 611,935 |
| United States | 444,026 |
| Austria | 140,619 |
| Spain | 83,590 |
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 | 663,253 | 491,762 | -171,491 |
| Japan | 323,949 | 287,986 | -35,963 |
| United States | 193,738 | 250,288 | +56,550 |
| Austria | 76,448 | 64,171 | -12,277 |
| Spain | 70,898 | 12,692 | -58,206 |
| Czechia | 44,930 | 20,035 | -24,895 |
| Germany | 50,795 | 5,577 | -45,218 |
| Romania | 31,868 | 15,710 | -16,158 |
| Mexico | 27,771 | 14,705 | -13,066 |
| Canada | 37,217 | 1,226 | -35,991 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Inner London - West | 9 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 7 |
| Inner London - East | 6 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 6 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 5 |
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 | 7 | 5 | -2 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 6 | 2 | -4 |
| Inner London - East | 4 | 4 | +0 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 4 | 2 | -2 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 5 | 2 | -3 |
| Greater Manchester | 4 | 2 | -2 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 3 | 3 | +0 |
| West of England | 2 | 3 | +1 |
| West Yorkshire | 3 | 2 | -1 |
| East Yorkshire and Northern Lincolnshire | 3 | 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,357,090 |
| Air transport | 1,214,773 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 271,764 |
| Road transport | 19,016 |
| Other | 11,905 |
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) | 896,375 | 460,715 | -435,660 |
| Air transport | 537,265 | 677,508 | +140,243 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 165,102 | 106,662 | -58,440 |
| Road transport | 19,016 | 0 | -19,016 |
| Other | 8,681 | 3,224 | -5,457 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Southampton | 523,778 |
| Felixstowe | 442,213 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 379,134 |
| Manchester Airport | 235,638 |
| East Midlands Airport | 198,146 |
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 | 417,132 | 106,646 | -310,486 |
| Felixstowe | 255,099 | 187,114 | -67,985 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 190,614 | 188,520 | -2,094 |
| Manchester Airport | 22,274 | 213,364 | +191,090 |
| East Midlands Airport | 105,144 | 93,002 | -12,142 |
| London Stansted Airport | 97,266 | 92,324 | -4,942 |
| London | 101,538 | 54,661 | -46,877 |
| London Gateway Port | 40,773 | 73,155 | +32,382 |
| Eurotunnel | 79,891 | 25,766 | -54,125 |
| Birmingham Airport | 84,414 | 18,900 | -65,514 |
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 | 34 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 28 |
| Manufacture of rubber and plastic products | 5 |
| Creative, arts and entertainment activities | 4 |
| Manufacture of textiles | 4 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-04 | 9 |
| 2026-03 | 15 |
| 2026-02 | 14 |
| 2026-01 | 13 |
| 2025-12 | 13 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| E.M.RICHFORD,LIMITED | 104 |
| BAKER ROSS LIMITED | 82 |
| TRODAT (UK) LIMITED | 63 |
| 2025 REALISATIONS LIMITED | 61 |
| HOBBYCRAFT TRADING LIMITED | 54 |
| BEAVER-VISITEC INTERNATIONAL SALES LIMITED | 45 |
| STAMPS DIRECT LIMITED | 41 |
| SHACHIHATA (EUROPE) LTD. | 38 |
| VOW EUROPE LIMITED | 38 |
| ERS GROUP LIMITED | 38 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 38 |
| 54m+ | 27 |
| 0-1m | 16 |
| 15m-54m | 8 |
| 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Italy | 162,330 |
| United States | 66,213 |
| Belgium | 64,592 |
| Ireland | 58,784 |
| Germany | 47,262 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Italy | 107,992 | 54,338 | -53,654 |
| United States | 25,713 | 40,500 | +14,787 |
| Belgium | 46,126 | 18,466 | -27,660 |
| Ireland | 41,981 | 16,803 | -25,178 |
| Germany | 21,032 | 26,230 | +5,198 |
| Saudi Arabia | 23,998 | 18,150 | -5,848 |
| Turkey | 4,648 | 19,776 | +15,128 |
| Sweden | 9,907 | 12,401 | +2,494 |
| France | 10,699 | 11,519 | +820 |
| Cyprus | 2,614 | 13,081 | +10,467 |
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 | 2,955 |
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 | 1,449 | 1,506 | +57 |
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 | 441,767 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 169,972 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 76,376 |
| Other | 3,649 |
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 | 261,139 | 180,628 | -80,511 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 81,520 | 88,452 | +6,932 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 33,249 | 43,127 | +9,878 |
| Other | 1,449 | 2,200 | +751 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| ZLC | 247,213 |
| East Midlands Airport | 96,192 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 92,274 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 45,216 |
| London Stansted Airport | 39,900 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| ZLC | 163,398 | 83,815 | -79,583 |
| East Midlands Airport | 57,814 | 38,378 | -19,436 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 60,968 | 31,306 | -29,662 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 15,463 | 29,753 | +14,290 |
| London Stansted Airport | 13,112 | 26,788 | +13,676 |
| Southampton | 8,840 | 24,918 | +16,078 |
| Liverpool Docks | 10,506 | 20,387 | +9,881 |
| Immingham Docks | 0 | 28,005 | +28,005 |
| Dover | 10,140 | 12,968 | +2,828 |
| London Gateway Port | 15,343 | 0 | -15,343 |
Quick facts
HS code: 961220
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Ink pads used for stamping, whether inked or not, with or without boxes