Import/export HS code 961380: Various lighters
All other types of lighters not specified elsewhere
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 | 6,837,502 |
| Germany | 3,725,644 |
| France | 1,482,500 |
| Italy | 1,167,407 |
| United States | 858,280 |
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 | 3,812,656 | 3,024,846 | -787,810 |
| Germany | 2,090,978 | 1,634,666 | -456,312 |
| France | 834,239 | 648,261 | -185,978 |
| Italy | 542,684 | 624,723 | +82,039 |
| United States | 295,471 | 562,809 | +267,338 |
| Netherlands | 252,475 | 280,823 | +28,348 |
| Spain | 232,224 | 139,932 | -92,292 |
| Belgium | 194,967 | 165,774 | -29,193 |
| Ireland | 51,283 | 55,945 | +4,662 |
| Switzerland | 101,067 | 922 | -100,145 |
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 | 7,723,164 |
| Germany | 2,922,143 |
| United States | 1,562,325 |
| Spain | 649,542 |
| Bulgaria | 505,036 |
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 | 4,191,219 | 3,531,945 | -659,274 |
| Germany | 1,541,349 | 1,380,794 | -160,555 |
| United States | 729,501 | 832,824 | +103,323 |
| Spain | 353,750 | 295,792 | -57,958 |
| Bulgaria | 180,997 | 324,039 | +143,042 |
| Italy | 255,129 | 197,593 | -57,536 |
| Viet Nam | 184,798 | 129,352 | -55,446 |
| Brazil | 169,514 | 98,176 | -71,338 |
| France | 86,181 | 174,165 | +87,984 |
| Taiwan | 162,100 | 81,270 | -80,830 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Greater Manchester | 15 |
| West Midlands | 14 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 13 |
| Inner London - West | 11 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 10 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Greater Manchester | 9 | 12 | +3 |
| West Midlands | 8 | 9 | +1 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 10 | 10 | +0 |
| Inner London - West | 9 | 5 | -4 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 9 | 6 | -3 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 5 | 7 | +2 |
| West Yorkshire | 6 | 4 | -2 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 3 | 3 | +0 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 5 | 4 | -1 |
| Outer London - South | 5 | 4 | -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) | 5,881,892 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 5,725,186 |
| Air transport | 3,911,093 |
| Other | 528,191 |
| Road transport | 43,802 |
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) | 3,153,012 | 2,728,880 | -424,132 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 3,132,177 | 2,593,009 | -539,168 |
| Air transport | 1,942,311 | 1,968,782 | +26,471 |
| Other | 451,355 | 76,836 | -374,519 |
| Road transport | 43,802 | 0 | -43,802 |
| Rail transport | 5,085 | 5,185 | +100 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Felixstowe | 4,051,046 |
| Immingham Docks | 2,155,169 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 1,567,518 |
| Dover | 1,408,978 |
| Southampton | 866,491 |
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 | 2,119,806 | 1,931,240 | -188,566 |
| Immingham Docks | 1,266,979 | 888,190 | -378,789 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 580,847 | 986,671 | +405,824 |
| Dover | 770,607 | 638,371 | -132,236 |
| Southampton | 689,119 | 177,372 | -511,747 |
| East Midlands Airport | 444,776 | 242,471 | -202,305 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 315,970 | 342,957 | +26,987 |
| Eurotunnel | 241,771 | 367,194 | +125,423 |
| Thamesport | 247,102 | 285,826 | +38,724 |
| 000 | 451,355 | 76,836 | -374,519 |
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 | 87 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 34 |
| Office administrative, office support and other business support activities | 12 |
| Manufacture of machinery and equipment n.e.c. | 9 |
| Manufacture of fabricated metal products, except machinery and equipment | 7 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 36 |
| 2025-11 | 40 |
| 2025-10 | 40 |
| 2025-09 | 34 |
| 2025-08 | 25 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| ZIPPO UK LIMITED | 105 |
| OVERSEAS TRADING LIMITED | 93 |
| B & M RETAIL LIMITED | 83 |
| CLIPPER U.K. LTD | 70 |
| BOSCH THERMOTECHNOLOGY LTD | 53 |
| BIC U.K. LIMITED | 48 |
| VIESSMANN LIMITED | 45 |
| INTERCONTROL LIMITED | 45 |
| IDEAL BOILERS LIMITED | 43 |
| RECTELLA INTERNATIONAL LIMITED | 40 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 73 |
| 54m+ | 55 |
| 15m-54m | 25 |
| 0-1m | 19 |
| Other | 15 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Singapore | 605,591 |
| France | 376,887 |
| Netherlands | 350,063 |
| Ireland | 250,808 |
| Germany | 240,509 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Singapore | 271,692 | 333,899 | +62,207 |
| France | 257,833 | 119,054 | -138,779 |
| Netherlands | 16,689 | 333,374 | +316,685 |
| Ireland | 149,859 | 100,949 | -48,910 |
| Germany | 192,173 | 48,336 | -143,837 |
| United States | 52,205 | 102,513 | +50,308 |
| Denmark | 74,307 | 61,062 | -13,245 |
| United Arab Emirates | 39,603 | 59,793 | +20,190 |
| Switzerland | 47,456 | 41,882 | -5,574 |
| Italy | 48,929 | 35,695 | -13,234 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| China | 1,985 |
| Ireland | 979 |
| Germany | 453 |
| Taiwan | 445 |
| XI | 166 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| China | 1,157 | 828 | -329 |
| Ireland | 14 | 965 | +951 |
| Germany | 42 | 411 | +369 |
| Taiwan | 219 | 226 | +7 |
| XI | 144 | 22 | -122 |
| Nicaragua | 43 | 0 | -43 |
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 | 1,446,734 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 957,070 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 612,552 |
| Other | 5,564 |
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 | 607,940 | 838,794 | +230,854 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 650,766 | 306,304 | -344,462 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 294,747 | 317,805 | +23,058 |
| Other | 1,790 | 3,774 | +1,984 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| East Midlands Airport | 755,348 |
| London Gateway Port | 561,682 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 492,261 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 435,461 |
| Eurotunnel | 173,369 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| East Midlands Airport | 370,829 | 384,519 | +13,690 |
| London Gateway Port | 270,376 | 291,306 | +20,930 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 100,214 | 392,047 | +291,833 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 332,981 | 102,480 | -230,501 |
| Eurotunnel | 120,568 | 52,801 | -67,767 |
| Holyhead | 58,505 | 50,573 | -7,932 |
| ZLC | 67,528 | 20,061 | -47,467 |
| London Stansted Airport | 53,898 | 14,509 | -39,389 |
| Dover | 19,891 | 43,268 | +23,377 |
| Liverpool Docks | 46,068 | 13,440 | -32,628 |
Quick facts
HS code: 961380
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: All other types of lighters not specified elsewhere