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 | 7,399,028 |
| Germany | 3,980,019 |
| France | 1,525,588 |
| Italy | 1,258,306 |
| United States | 1,089,514 |
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 | 3,841,031 | 3,557,997 | -283,034 |
| Germany | 2,141,392 | 1,838,627 | -302,765 |
| France | 804,359 | 721,229 | -83,130 |
| Italy | 537,936 | 720,370 | +182,434 |
| United States | 392,558 | 696,956 | +304,398 |
| Belgium | 237,081 | 314,239 | +77,158 |
| Netherlands | 221,171 | 325,106 | +103,935 |
| Spain | 252,406 | 134,688 | -117,718 |
| Ireland | 53,267 | 67,848 | +14,581 |
| South Korea | 50,294 | 47,858 | -2,436 |
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 | 8,321,283 |
| Germany | 3,169,680 |
| United States | 1,765,080 |
| Spain | 753,780 |
| Bulgaria | 605,843 |
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 | 4,203,095 | 4,118,188 | -84,907 |
| Germany | 1,501,426 | 1,668,254 | +166,828 |
| United States | 823,404 | 941,676 | +118,272 |
| Spain | 396,436 | 357,344 | -39,092 |
| Bulgaria | 242,699 | 363,144 | +120,445 |
| Viet Nam | 201,360 | 222,540 | +21,180 |
| Italy | 182,230 | 222,175 | +39,945 |
| Brazil | 154,420 | 138,864 | -15,556 |
| France | 154,669 | 138,061 | -16,608 |
| Taiwan | 202,771 | 38,714 | -164,057 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Greater Manchester | 16 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 16 |
| West Midlands | 14 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 10 |
| Inner London - West | 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 | 13 | 12 | -1 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 11 | 13 | +2 |
| West Midlands | 10 | 8 | -2 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 6 | 10 | +4 |
| Inner London - West | 7 | 5 | -2 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 8 | 5 | -3 |
| West Yorkshire | 6 | 5 | -1 |
| Inner London - East | 1 | 5 | +4 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 5 | 3 | -2 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 3 | 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) | 6,503,294 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 6,205,271 |
| Air transport | 4,272,152 |
| Other | 481,632 |
| Rail transport | 15,609 |
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) | 3,252,457 | 3,250,837 | -1,620 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 3,150,385 | 3,054,886 | -95,499 |
| Air transport | 2,046,849 | 2,225,303 | +178,454 |
| Other | 395,300 | 86,332 | -308,968 |
| Rail transport | 7,470 | 8,139 | +669 |
| Road transport | 12,165 | 0 | -12,165 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Felixstowe | 4,358,455 |
| Immingham Docks | 2,375,105 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 1,788,741 |
| Dover | 1,489,528 |
| Southampton | 815,700 |
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 | 2,142,044 | 2,216,411 | +74,367 |
| Immingham Docks | 1,182,227 | 1,192,878 | +10,651 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 688,647 | 1,100,094 | +411,447 |
| Dover | 773,760 | 715,768 | -57,992 |
| Southampton | 667,256 | 148,444 | -518,812 |
| Eurotunnel | 300,651 | 468,867 | +168,216 |
| East Midlands Airport | 454,723 | 247,286 | -207,437 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 398,480 | 303,165 | -95,315 |
| Thamesport | 303,181 | 337,128 | +33,947 |
| London | 187,840 | 415,111 | +227,271 |
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 | 89 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 41 |
| Office administrative, office support and other business support activities | 12 |
| Manufacture of machinery and equipment n.e.c. | 8 |
| 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 |
|---|---|
| 2026-04 | 35 |
| 2026-03 | 34 |
| 2026-02 | 36 |
| 2026-01 | 36 |
| 2025-12 | 32 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| ZIPPO UK LIMITED | 109 |
| OVERSEAS TRADING LIMITED | 95 |
| B & M RETAIL LIMITED | 85 |
| CLIPPER U.K. LTD | 72 |
| BOSCH THERMOTECHNOLOGY LTD | 57 |
| BIC U.K. LIMITED | 52 |
| VIESSMANN LIMITED | 48 |
| IDEAL BOILERS LIMITED | 47 |
| INTERCONTROL LIMITED | 45 |
| RECTELLA INTERNATIONAL LIMITED | 43 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 77 |
| 54m+ | 55 |
| 15m-54m | 25 |
| 0-1m | 20 |
| Other | 14 |
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 | 619,706 |
| Netherlands | 351,913 |
| France | 337,894 |
| Ireland | 264,274 |
| United States | 219,105 |
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 | 595,236 | 24,470 | -570,766 |
| Netherlands | 21,390 | 330,523 | +309,133 |
| France | 193,302 | 144,592 | -48,710 |
| Ireland | 151,248 | 113,026 | -38,222 |
| United States | 65,941 | 153,164 | +87,223 |
| Denmark | 71,677 | 76,458 | +4,781 |
| Switzerland | 64,980 | 66,079 | +1,099 |
| Poland | 35,640 | 81,783 | +46,143 |
| United Arab Emirates | 62,148 | 52,091 | -10,057 |
| Germany | 70,475 | 42,004 | -28,471 |
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 | 2,478 |
| Ireland | 1,771 |
| Germany | 492 |
| Taiwan | 484 |
| 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 | 955 | 1,523 | +568 |
| Ireland | 14 | 1,757 | +1,743 |
| Germany | 453 | 39 | -414 |
| Taiwan | 252 | 232 | -20 |
| 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 | 1,638,144 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 851,333 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 629,914 |
| Other | 6,925 |
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 | 993,533 | 644,611 | -348,922 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 468,218 | 383,115 | -85,103 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 299,240 | 330,674 | +31,434 |
| Other | 1,986 | 4,939 | +2,953 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| East Midlands Airport | 904,283 |
| London Gateway Port | 564,815 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 527,411 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 313,364 |
| Eurotunnel | 138,349 |
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 | 415,902 | 488,381 | +72,479 |
| London Gateway Port | 270,376 | 294,439 | +24,063 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 427,044 | 100,367 | -326,677 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 169,531 | 143,833 | -25,698 |
| Eurotunnel | 85,548 | 52,801 | -32,747 |
| Holyhead | 63,914 | 63,852 | -62 |
| Dover | 19,891 | 75,210 | +55,319 |
| ZLC | 64,330 | 30,222 | -34,108 |
| London Stansted Airport | 63,766 | 5,003 | -58,763 |
| Liverpool Docks | 38,012 | 11,741 | -26,271 |
Quick facts
HS code: 961380
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: All other types of lighters not specified elsewhere