Import/export HS code 961310: Non-refillable pocket lighters
Small, gas-fueled lighters designed for one-time use
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* 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 | 2,824,491 |
| France | 774,168 |
| Netherlands | 526,507 |
| Germany | 491,770 |
| Viet Nam | 490,757 |
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 | 1,391,309 | 1,433,182 | +41,873 |
| France | 439,272 | 334,896 | -104,376 |
| Netherlands | 200,069 | 326,438 | +126,369 |
| Germany | 124,997 | 366,773 | +241,776 |
| Viet Nam | 343,067 | 147,690 | -195,377 |
| Belgium | 192,227 | 203,434 | +11,207 |
| Ireland | 4,290 | 60,916 | +56,626 |
| Spain | 11,681 | 10,308 | -1,373 |
| Hungary | 15,989 | 5,847 | -10,142 |
| United States | 5,456 | 11,774 | +6,318 |
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 | 3,787,611 |
| Netherlands | 541,730 |
| Viet Nam | 418,029 |
| France | 327,835 |
| Spain | 232,241 |
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 | 1,757,074 | 2,030,537 | +273,463 |
| Netherlands | 269,095 | 272,635 | +3,540 |
| Viet Nam | 251,811 | 166,218 | -85,593 |
| France | 176,323 | 151,512 | -24,811 |
| Spain | 51,358 | 180,883 | +129,525 |
| United Kingdom | 59,047 | 0 | -59,047 |
| Venezuela (Bolivarian Republic of) | 43,827 | 8,250 | -35,577 |
| Germany | 0 | 13,741 | +13,741 |
| Hungary | 11,224 | 0 | -11,224 |
| Greece | 2,281 | 8,761 | +6,480 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Outer London - West and North West | 10 |
| West Midlands | 5 |
| Greater Manchester | 4 |
| Inner London - West | 2 |
| Outer London - South | 2 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Outer London - West and North West | 7 | 8 | +1 |
| West Midlands | 3 | 3 | +0 |
| Greater Manchester | 4 | 1 | -3 |
| Inner London - West | 2 | 0 | -2 |
| Outer London - South | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Cheshire | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Devon | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Essex | 0 | 1 | +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) | 3,594,664 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 1,689,775 |
| Other | 186,426 |
| Air transport | 180,545 |
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) | 1,829,102 | 1,765,562 | -63,540 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 686,464 | 1,003,311 | +316,847 |
| Other | 126,351 | 60,075 | -66,276 |
| Air transport | 103,323 | 77,222 | -26,101 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Felixstowe | 2,096,857 |
| Southampton | 624,047 |
| Dover | 515,478 |
| Immingham Docks | 360,198 |
| Middlesbrough | 321,028 |
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 | 1,021,532 | 1,075,325 | +53,793 |
| Southampton | 476,357 | 147,690 | -328,667 |
| Dover | 231,440 | 284,038 | +52,598 |
| Immingham Docks | 98,852 | 261,346 | +162,494 |
| Middlesbrough | 216,485 | 104,543 | -111,942 |
| London | 130,070 | 150,371 | +20,301 |
| Eurotunnel | 85,789 | 167,621 | +81,832 |
| London Gateway Port | 30,023 | 201,189 | +171,166 |
| 000 | 126,351 | 60,075 | -66,276 |
| Thamesport | 90,127 | 65,361 | -24,766 |
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
|
22 |
|
Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles
|
12 |
|
Activities of head offices; management consultancy activities
|
2 |
|
Financial service activities, except insurance and pension funding
|
2 |
|
Office administrative, office support and other business support activities
|
1 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-05 | 7 |
| 2026-04 | 7 |
| 2026-03 | 9 |
| 2026-02 | 6 |
| 2026-01 | 8 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| BULL BRAND LIMITED | 61 |
| BIC U.K. LIMITED | 52 |
| LIDL UK TRADING LIMITED | 49 |
| BIC GRAPHIC EUROPE, S.A. | 25 |
| B & M RETAIL LIMITED | 25 |
| FIZZA ELECTRONICS LIMITED | 19 |
| REPUBLIC TECHNOLOGIES (UK) LIMITED | 19 |
| EUROTRADE (W) LIMITED | 18 |
| MMS WHOLESALE LIMITED | 14 |
| DHIMAN ENTERPRISES LIMITED | 14 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 0-1m | 11 |
| 1m-15m | 11 |
| 54m+ | 9 |
| 15m-54m | 4 |
| Other | 3 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Netherlands | 742,654 |
| Ireland | 192,311 |
| Czechia | 68,511 |
| Germany | 58,016 |
| United States | 42,943 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Netherlands | 378,626 | 364,028 | -14,598 |
| Ireland | 110,917 | 81,394 | -29,523 |
| Czechia | 68,511 | 0 | -68,511 |
| Germany | 48,209 | 9,807 | -38,402 |
| United States | 0 | 42,943 | +42,943 |
| Iceland | 8,169 | 9,024 | +855 |
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 6,645 | 7,020 | +375 |
| Oman | 12,829 | 0 | -12,829 |
| France | 1,920 | 10,433 | +8,513 |
| United Arab Emirates | 0 | 11,016 | +11,016 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| France | 93,046 |
| Viet Nam | 36,580 |
| Ireland | 9,187 |
| XI | 646 |
| China | 17 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| France | 54,688 | 38,358 | -16,330 |
| Viet Nam | 22,705 | 13,875 | -8,830 |
| Ireland | 5,163 | 4,024 | -1,139 |
| XI | 352 | 294 | -58 |
| China | 17 | 0 | -17 |
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) | 829,478 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 155,853 |
| Other | 139,793 |
| Air transport | 68,712 |
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) | 463,958 | 365,520 | -98,438 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 71,673 | 84,180 | +12,507 |
| Other | 82,925 | 56,868 | -26,057 |
| Air transport | 32,293 | 36,419 | +4,126 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 258,118 |
| Harwich | 244,179 |
| Immingham Docks | 174,885 |
| 000 | 139,793 |
| Eurotunnel | 95,404 |
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 | 113,073 | 145,045 | +31,972 |
| Harwich | 142,349 | 101,830 | -40,519 |
| Immingham Docks | 133,436 | 41,449 | -91,987 |
| 000 | 82,925 | 56,868 | -26,057 |
| Eurotunnel | 0 | 95,404 | +95,404 |
| Felixstowe | 65,337 | 0 | -65,337 |
| Hull | 44,185 | 0 | -44,185 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 12,829 | 22,311 | +9,482 |
| Southampton | 0 | 33,618 | +33,618 |
| Holyhead | 14,049 | 15,836 | +1,787 |
Quick facts
HS code: 961310
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Small, gas-fueled lighters designed for one-time use