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 | 997,340 |
| Japan | 534,713 |
| United States | 481,957 |
| Austria | 205,843 |
| Spain | 67,193 |
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 | 589,706 | 407,634 | -182,072 |
| Japan | 269,498 | 265,215 | -4,283 |
| United States | 215,425 | 266,532 | +51,107 |
| Austria | 120,922 | 84,921 | -36,001 |
| Spain | 62,198 | 4,995 | -57,203 |
| Germany | 54,243 | 10,195 | -44,048 |
| France | 27,238 | 21,808 | -5,430 |
| Switzerland | 42,353 | 1,416 | -40,937 |
| Canada | 40,714 | 0 | -40,714 |
| Viet Nam | 22,344 | 12,622 | -9,722 |
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 | 1,062,379 |
| Japan | 559,803 |
| United States | 445,090 |
| Austria | 136,104 |
| 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 | 616,402 | 445,977 | -170,425 |
| Japan | 268,935 | 290,868 | +21,933 |
| United States | 191,703 | 253,387 | +61,684 |
| Austria | 81,507 | 54,597 | -26,910 |
| Spain | 70,869 | 11,124 | -59,745 |
| Czechia | 38,375 | 22,028 | -16,347 |
| Germany | 51,734 | 4,638 | -47,096 |
| Mexico | 28,178 | 12,760 | -15,418 |
| Canada | 38,443 | 0 | -38,443 |
| Viet Nam | 26,508 | 10,961 | -15,547 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 7 |
| Inner London - West | 7 |
| Inner London - East | 6 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 5 |
| Greater Manchester | 4 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 5 | 2 | -3 |
| Inner London - West | 5 | 5 | +0 |
| Inner London - East | 4 | 4 | +0 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 5 | 2 | -3 |
| Greater Manchester | 4 | 2 | -2 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 3 | 3 | +0 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 2 | 2 | +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) | 1,242,657 |
| Air transport | 1,161,705 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 259,832 |
| Road transport | 19,016 |
| Other | 11,906 |
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) | 821,712 | 420,945 | -400,767 |
| Air transport | 498,738 | 662,967 | +164,229 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 166,468 | 93,364 | -73,104 |
| Road transport | 19,016 | 0 | -19,016 |
| Other | 8,713 | 3,193 | -5,520 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Southampton | 477,723 |
| Felixstowe | 410,538 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 342,810 |
| Manchester Airport | 235,638 |
| London Stansted Airport | 200,606 |
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 | 374,651 | 103,072 | -271,579 |
| Felixstowe | 243,170 | 167,368 | -75,802 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 140,199 | 202,611 | +62,412 |
| Manchester Airport | 40,553 | 195,085 | +154,532 |
| London Stansted Airport | 117,908 | 82,698 | -35,210 |
| East Midlands Airport | 100,512 | 94,293 | -6,219 |
| London | 99,558 | 58,982 | -40,576 |
| London Gateway Port | 41,018 | 60,743 | +19,725 |
| Eurotunnel | 75,025 | 25,766 | -49,259 |
| Birmingham Airport | 67,109 | 16,158 | -50,951 |
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
|
30 |
|
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 | 37 |
| 54m+ | 25 |
| 0-1m | 14 |
| 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 | 62,462 |
| Belgium | 49,878 |
| Germany | 45,714 |
| Saudi Arabia | 34,390 |
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 | 112,319 | 36,935 | -75,384 |
| United States | 24,362 | 38,100 | +13,738 |
| Belgium | 29,060 | 20,818 | -8,242 |
| Germany | 19,484 | 26,230 | +6,746 |
| Saudi Arabia | 16,240 | 18,150 | +1,910 |
| Ireland | 19,273 | 11,643 | -7,630 |
| 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 | 2,854 |
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 | 1,601 | 1,253 | -348 |
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 | 394,627 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 152,339 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 59,338 |
| Other | 3,548 |
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 | 246,268 | 148,359 | -97,909 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 74,037 | 78,302 | +4,265 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 16,211 | 43,127 | +26,916 |
| Other | 1,906 | 1,642 | -264 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| ZLC | 209,712 |
| East Midlands Airport | 86,968 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 76,249 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 48,359 |
| London Stansted Airport | 36,342 |
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 | 146,242 | 63,470 | -82,772 |
| East Midlands Airport | 58,840 | 28,128 | -30,712 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 43,902 | 32,347 | -11,555 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 12,635 | 35,724 | +23,089 |
| London Stansted Airport | 17,199 | 19,143 | +1,944 |
| Southampton | 8,840 | 24,918 | +16,078 |
| Immingham Docks | 15,604 | 12,401 | -3,203 |
| Liverpool Docks | 5,289 | 20,387 | +15,098 |
| Dover | 4,119 | 15,029 | +10,910 |
| Belfast Airport | 11,352 | 0 | -11,352 |
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