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 | 1,056,978 |
| Japan | 559,430 |
| United States | 487,084 |
| Austria | 217,630 |
| Spain | 67,205 |
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 | 611,986 | 444,992 | -166,994 |
| Japan | 282,793 | 276,637 | -6,156 |
| United States | 190,980 | 296,104 | +105,124 |
| Austria | 121,854 | 95,776 | -26,078 |
| Spain | 62,190 | 5,015 | -57,175 |
| Germany | 55,265 | 10,195 | -45,070 |
| France | 36,595 | 21,808 | -14,787 |
| Switzerland | 51,654 | 2,730 | -48,924 |
| Canada | 40,714 | 0 | -40,714 |
| Netherlands | 18,806 | 21,698 | +2,892 |
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 | 1,126,318 |
| Japan | 595,459 |
| United States | 449,831 |
| Austria | 145,064 |
| Spain | 81,993 |
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 | 642,983 | 483,335 | -159,648 |
| Japan | 293,169 | 302,290 | +9,121 |
| United States | 167,961 | 281,870 | +113,909 |
| Austria | 82,317 | 62,747 | -19,570 |
| Spain | 70,869 | 11,124 | -59,745 |
| Czechia | 44,930 | 22,028 | -22,902 |
| Germany | 51,734 | 4,638 | -47,096 |
| Romania | 32,497 | 13,418 | -19,079 |
| Mexico | 28,497 | 13,849 | -14,648 |
| Canada | 38,443 | 0 | -38,443 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Inner London - West | 8 |
| 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 | 6 | 5 | -1 |
| 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 | 4 | 1 | -3 |
| 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) | 1,305,897 |
| Air transport | 1,227,530 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 270,808 |
| Road transport | 19,016 |
| Other | 12,010 |
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) | 845,689 | 460,208 | -385,481 |
| Air transport | 519,427 | 708,103 | +188,676 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 168,110 | 102,698 | -65,412 |
| Road transport | 19,016 | 0 | -19,016 |
| Other | 8,705 | 3,305 | -5,400 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Southampton | 487,820 |
| Felixstowe | 445,446 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 378,314 |
| Manchester Airport | 235,638 |
| London Stansted Airport | 212,171 |
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 | 380,971 | 106,849 | -274,122 |
| Felixstowe | 267,433 | 178,013 | -89,420 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 172,306 | 206,008 | +33,702 |
| Manchester Airport | 33,732 | 201,906 | +168,174 |
| London Stansted Airport | 100,870 | 111,301 | +10,431 |
| East Midlands Airport | 97,308 | 97,497 | +189 |
| London | 100,581 | 63,583 | -36,998 |
| London Gateway Port | 41,098 | 72,624 | +31,526 |
| Eurotunnel | 78,753 | 25,766 | -52,987 |
| Birmingham Airport | 78,286 | 16,158 | -62,128 |
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
|
33 |
|
Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles
|
27 |
|
Manufacture of rubber and plastic products
|
5 |
|
Creative, arts and entertainment activities
|
4 |
|
Architectural and engineering activities; technical testing and analysis
|
3 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-05 | 12 |
| 2026-04 | 9 |
| 2026-03 | 15 |
| 2026-02 | 14 |
| 2026-01 | 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 | 105 |
| BAKER ROSS LIMITED | 82 |
| TRODAT (UK) LIMITED | 64 |
| 2025 REALISATIONS LIMITED | 61 |
| HOBBYCRAFT TRADING LIMITED | 54 |
| BEAVER-VISITEC INTERNATIONAL SALES LIMITED | 46 |
| STAMPS DIRECT LIMITED | 41 |
| VOW EUROPE LIMITED | 39 |
| SHACHIHATA (EUROPE) LTD. | 39 |
| 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+ | 26 |
| 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 | 149,254 |
| United States | 65,027 |
| Belgium | 58,403 |
| Ireland | 48,025 |
| Germany | 45,714 |
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 | 109,437 | 39,817 | -69,620 |
| United States | 26,927 | 38,100 | +11,173 |
| Belgium | 37,585 | 20,818 | -16,767 |
| Ireland | 32,984 | 15,041 | -17,943 |
| Germany | 19,484 | 26,230 | +6,746 |
| Saudi Arabia | 23,998 | 18,150 | -5,848 |
| Turkey | 4,648 | 19,776 | +15,128 |
| France | 8,595 | 12,335 | +3,740 |
| Sweden | 7,680 | 12,401 | +4,721 |
| 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 | 2,954 |
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 | 1,556 | 1,398 | -158 |
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 | 418,642 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 163,110 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 76,376 |
| Other | 3,648 |
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 | 260,453 | 158,189 | -102,264 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 84,808 | 78,302 | -6,506 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 33,249 | 43,127 | +9,878 |
| Other | 1,556 | 2,092 | +536 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| ZLC | 225,815 |
| East Midlands Airport | 89,876 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 84,774 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 52,241 |
| London Stansted Airport | 37,464 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| ZLC | 159,463 | 66,352 | -93,111 |
| East Midlands Airport | 58,800 | 31,076 | -27,724 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 52,427 | 32,347 | -20,080 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 16,517 | 35,724 | +19,207 |
| London Stansted Airport | 14,321 | 23,143 | +8,822 |
| Southampton | 8,840 | 24,918 | +16,078 |
| Liverpool Docks | 10,506 | 20,387 | +9,881 |
| Immingham Docks | 15,604 | 12,401 | -3,203 |
| Dover | 6,365 | 15,029 | +8,664 |
| 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