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 | 973,213 |
| Japan | 572,175 |
| United States | 451,349 |
| Austria | 198,656 |
| Germany | 66,088 |
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 | 627,562 | 345,651 | -281,911 |
| Japan | 258,863 | 313,312 | +54,449 |
| United States | 230,603 | 220,746 | -9,857 |
| Austria | 108,207 | 90,449 | -17,758 |
| Germany | 31,138 | 34,950 | +3,812 |
| Netherlands | 46,261 | 18,649 | -27,612 |
| Spain | 62,306 | 1,363 | -60,943 |
| Switzerland | 52,946 | 5,431 | -47,515 |
| France | 28,942 | 24,526 | -4,416 |
| Viet Nam | 39,122 | 12,038 | -27,084 |
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 | 1,083,662 |
| Japan | 606,600 |
| United States | 400,257 |
| Austria | 129,152 |
| Spain | 79,258 |
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 | 720,017 | 363,645 | -356,372 |
| Japan | 278,607 | 327,993 | +49,386 |
| United States | 193,368 | 206,889 | +13,521 |
| Austria | 70,717 | 58,435 | -12,282 |
| Spain | 68,290 | 10,968 | -57,322 |
| Czechia | 41,499 | 24,561 | -16,938 |
| Germany | 22,965 | 32,675 | +9,710 |
| Viet Nam | 45,993 | 9,457 | -36,536 |
| Romania | 35,165 | 14,989 | -20,176 |
| Mexico | 26,004 | 13,459 | -12,545 |
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 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 6 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 6 |
| Inner London - East | 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 | 3 | -4 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 6 | 1 | -5 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 4 | 4 | +0 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 4 | 2 | -2 |
| Inner London - East | 4 | 3 | -1 |
| Greater Manchester | 4 | 2 | -2 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 2 | 4 | +2 |
| West Yorkshire | 2 | 3 | +1 |
| East Yorkshire and Northern Lincolnshire | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Essex | 2 | 2 | +0 |
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) | 1,337,325 |
| Air transport | 1,133,197 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 241,725 |
| Road transport | 19,016 |
| Other | 10,895 |
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) | 883,641 | 453,684 | -429,957 |
| Air transport | 530,506 | 602,691 | +72,185 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 157,752 | 83,973 | -73,779 |
| Road transport | 19,016 | 0 | -19,016 |
| Other | 8,858 | 2,037 | -6,821 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Southampton | 512,591 |
| Felixstowe | 467,014 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 314,493 |
| Manchester Airport | 231,345 |
| London Stansted Airport | 196,025 |
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 | 375,555 | 137,036 | -238,519 |
| Felixstowe | 284,774 | 182,240 | -102,534 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 205,902 | 108,591 | -97,311 |
| Manchester Airport | 9,620 | 221,725 | +212,105 |
| London Stansted Airport | 91,560 | 104,465 | +12,905 |
| East Midlands Airport | 105,155 | 84,634 | -20,521 |
| London | 101,538 | 24,729 | -76,809 |
| Birmingham Airport | 78,091 | 42,220 | -35,871 |
| London Gateway Port | 45,355 | 62,065 | +16,710 |
| Eurotunnel | 77,846 | 18,116 | -59,730 |
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 | 32 |
| Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 31 |
| Manufacture of rubber and plastic products | 5 |
| Manufacture of textiles | 5 |
| Creative, arts and entertainment activities | 4 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 13 |
| 2025-11 | 14 |
| 2025-10 | 16 |
| 2025-09 | 6 |
| 2025-08 | 8 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| E.M.RICHFORD,LIMITED | 101 |
| BAKER ROSS LIMITED | 79 |
| 2025 REALISATIONS LIMITED | 61 |
| TRODAT (UK) LIMITED | 59 |
| HOBBYCRAFT TRADING LIMITED | 52 |
| BEAVER-VISITEC INTERNATIONAL SALES LIMITED | 41 |
| STAMPS DIRECT LIMITED | 40 |
| ERS GROUP LIMITED | 38 |
| VOW EUROPE LIMITED | 37 |
| SHACHIHATA (EUROPE) LTD. | 34 |
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+ | 28 |
| 0-1m | 17 |
| 15m-54m | 8 |
| Other | 5 |
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 | 176,066 |
| Belgium | 69,298 |
| Ireland | 58,444 |
| United States | 36,810 |
| Germany | 33,673 |
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 | 105,319 | 70,747 | -34,572 |
| Belgium | 51,244 | 18,054 | -33,190 |
| Ireland | 43,508 | 14,936 | -28,572 |
| United States | 27,409 | 9,401 | -18,008 |
| Germany | 24,631 | 9,042 | -15,589 |
| Saudi Arabia | 23,998 | 0 | -23,998 |
| Sweden | 2,227 | 20,081 | +17,854 |
| Turkey | 4,648 | 14,679 | +10,031 |
| Netherlands | 9,995 | 9,198 | -797 |
| France | 10,699 | 6,670 | -4,029 |
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 | 3,044 |
| China | 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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| XI | 1,546 | 1,498 | -48 |
| China | 355 | 0 | -355 |
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 | 423,525 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 182,874 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 54,345 |
| Other | 4,093 |
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 | 269,488 | 154,037 | -115,451 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 95,803 | 87,071 | -8,732 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 37,078 | 17,267 | -19,811 |
| Other | 1,901 | 2,192 | +291 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| ZLC | 249,607 |
| East Midlands Airport | 104,370 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 96,685 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 37,439 |
| Dover | 31,163 |
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 | 160,340 | 89,267 | -71,073 |
| East Midlands Airport | 73,808 | 30,562 | -43,246 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 60,696 | 35,989 | -24,707 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 10,876 | 26,563 | +15,687 |
| Dover | 22,936 | 8,227 | -14,709 |
| Liverpool Docks | 10,506 | 18,312 | +7,806 |
| Immingham Docks | 0 | 28,005 | +28,005 |
| London Stansted Airport | 13,112 | 7,645 | -5,467 |
| London Gateway Port | 17,122 | 0 | -17,122 |
| Felixstowe | 8,548 | 3,084 | -5,464 |
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