Import/export HS code 961390: Lighter parts
Parts for cigarette lighters, excluding flints and wicks
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Italy | 825,598 |
| China | 205,077 |
| Luxembourg | 201,066 |
| United States | 167,262 |
| Germany | 164,576 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Italy | 468,278 | 357,320 | -110,958 |
| China | 49,529 | 155,548 | +106,019 |
| Luxembourg | 65,643 | 135,423 | +69,780 |
| United States | 84,578 | 82,684 | -1,894 |
| Germany | 59,349 | 105,227 | +45,878 |
| Bulgaria | 29,036 | 78,718 | +49,682 |
| France | 35,973 | 64,581 | +28,608 |
| Philippines | 0 | 94,619 | +94,619 |
| Netherlands | 55,580 | 10,084 | -45,496 |
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 0 | 64,577 | +64,577 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Italy | 441,351 |
| China | 410,546 |
| United States | 338,082 |
| Tunisia | 334,684 |
| Bulgaria | 199,271 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Italy | 255,865 | 185,486 | -70,379 |
| China | 94,796 | 315,750 | +220,954 |
| United States | 126,392 | 211,690 | +85,298 |
| Tunisia | 179,743 | 154,941 | -24,802 |
| Bulgaria | 90,011 | 109,260 | +19,249 |
| Philippines | 0 | 94,619 | +94,619 |
| Netherlands | 75,041 | 10,084 | -64,957 |
| Luxembourg | 26,817 | 17,138 | -9,679 |
| Germany | 18,880 | 15,016 | -3,864 |
| Switzerland | 7,111 | 16,005 | +8,894 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 6 |
| Inner London - West | 6 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 5 |
| East Yorkshire and Northern Lincolnshire | 5 |
| North Eastern Scotland | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 2 | 4 | +2 |
| Inner London - West | 6 | 3 | -3 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 5 | 3 | -2 |
| East Yorkshire and Northern Lincolnshire | 3 | 4 | +1 |
| North Eastern Scotland | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| West Midlands | 4 | 2 | -2 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 1 | 3 | +2 |
| Greater Manchester | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset | 0 | 3 | +3 |
| Outer London - East and North East | 1 | 3 | +2 |
Import volume by transport
What this shows: Import value by transport mode used to bring goods into the UK.
Top 5 values
| Transport | £ |
|---|---|
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 1,061,827 |
| Air transport | 571,557 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 326,390 |
| Rail transport | 134,598 |
| Road transport | 4,085 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 507,739 | 554,088 | +46,349 |
| Air transport | 276,217 | 295,340 | +19,123 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 88,479 | 237,911 | +149,432 |
| Rail transport | 37,838 | 96,760 | +58,922 |
| Road transport | 4,085 | 0 | -4,085 |
| Other | 0 | 8 | +8 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover | 388,943 |
| London | 309,128 |
| Felixstowe | 241,925 |
| East Midlands Airport | 155,702 |
| Eurotunnel | 151,939 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dover | 249,285 | 139,658 | -109,627 |
| London | 164,411 | 144,717 | -19,694 |
| Felixstowe | 44,495 | 197,430 | +152,935 |
| East Midlands Airport | 90,675 | 65,027 | -25,648 |
| Eurotunnel | 52,566 | 99,373 | +46,807 |
| NGO | 37,838 | 96,760 | +58,922 |
| London Stansted Airport | 41,220 | 80,624 | +39,404 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 71,842 | 39,319 | -32,523 |
| Harwich | 0 | 90,008 | +90,008 |
| Birmingham Airport | 50,710 | 39,067 | -11,643 |
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 | 26 |
| Activities of head offices; management consultancy activities | 6 |
| Manufacture of fabricated metal products, except machinery and equipment | 6 |
| Office administrative, office support and other business support activities | 6 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 6 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-05 | 11 |
| 2026-04 | 6 |
| 2026-03 | 10 |
| 2026-02 | 11 |
| 2026-01 | 7 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| THETFORD LIMITED | 53 |
| ZIPPO UK LIMITED | 50 |
| JAGUAR LAND ROVER LIMITED | 42 |
| ZEECO EUROPE LIMITED | 37 |
| ANGLO-NORDIC BURNER PRODUCTS LIMITED | 32 |
| CDR TECHNICAL SERVICES LTD | 32 |
| RICHEMONT HOLDINGS (UK) LIMITED | 30 |
| BOSCH THERMOTECHNOLOGY LTD | 23 |
| LOCHINVAR LIMITED | 17 |
| ELSTER METERING LIMITED | 14 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 54m+ | 29 |
| 1m-15m | 22 |
| 0-1m | 12 |
| 15m-54m | 8 |
| Other | 7 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Luxembourg | 128,405 |
| France | 90,796 |
| United States | 40,370 |
| Germany | 32,202 |
| Japan | 22,421 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Luxembourg | 46,679 | 81,726 | +35,047 |
| France | 58,855 | 31,941 | -26,914 |
| United States | 34,931 | 5,439 | -29,492 |
| Germany | 9,013 | 23,189 | +14,176 |
| Japan | 4,516 | 17,905 | +13,389 |
| Azerbaijan | 0 | 21,607 | +21,607 |
| Netherlands | 13,498 | 4,574 | -8,924 |
| South Africa | 0 | 16,255 | +16,255 |
| Singapore | 1,578 | 10,959 | +9,381 |
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 11,888 | 0 | -11,888 |
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 | 318,285 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 123,304 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 26,230 |
| Other | 29 |
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 | 134,916 | 183,369 | +48,453 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 67,724 | 55,580 | -12,144 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 22,781 | 3,449 | -19,332 |
| Other | 29 | 0 | -29 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| East Midlands Airport | 115,949 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 112,046 |
| Eurotunnel | 68,836 |
| London Stansted Airport | 53,298 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 48,818 |
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 | 62,020 | 53,929 | -8,091 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 24,531 | 87,515 | +62,984 |
| Eurotunnel | 46,227 | 22,609 | -23,618 |
| London Stansted Airport | 32,698 | 20,600 | -12,098 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 17,281 | 31,537 | +14,256 |
| ZLC | 15,667 | 21,325 | +5,658 |
| Felixstowe | 18,238 | 0 | -18,238 |
| Southampton | 4,543 | 0 | -4,543 |
| Dover | 4,216 | 0 | -4,216 |
| Immingham Docks | 0 | 1,814 | +1,814 |
Quick facts
HS code: 961390
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Parts for cigarette lighters, excluding flints and wicks