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 | 783,241 |
| Luxembourg | 257,777 |
| United States | 132,504 |
| China | 123,056 |
| Germany | 114,629 |
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 | 510,700 | 272,541 | -238,159 |
| Luxembourg | 116,899 | 140,878 | +23,979 |
| United States | 84,756 | 47,748 | -37,008 |
| China | 55,120 | 67,936 | +12,816 |
| Germany | 52,863 | 61,766 | +8,903 |
| Netherlands | 91,334 | 12,580 | -78,754 |
| Philippines | 0 | 94,619 | +94,619 |
| France | 36,142 | 33,277 | -2,865 |
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 0 | 64,577 | +64,577 |
| Bulgaria | 22,325 | 36,455 | +14,130 |
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 | 386,405 |
| United States | 337,926 |
| Tunisia | 326,449 |
| China | 284,867 |
| Bulgaria | 158,725 |
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 | 248,392 | 138,013 | -110,379 |
| United States | 171,409 | 166,517 | -4,892 |
| Tunisia | 214,432 | 112,017 | -102,415 |
| China | 100,387 | 184,480 | +84,093 |
| Bulgaria | 83,292 | 75,433 | -7,859 |
| Netherlands | 117,282 | 12,580 | -104,702 |
| Philippines | 0 | 94,619 | +94,619 |
| Luxembourg | 31,416 | 18,765 | -12,651 |
| Taiwan | 25,140 | 0 | -25,140 |
| Germany | 13,787 | 9,831 | -3,956 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Inner London - West | 7 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 5 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 5 |
| West Midlands | 5 |
| East Yorkshire and Northern Lincolnshire | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Inner London - West | 5 | 4 | -1 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 5 | 2 | -3 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 3 | 3 | +0 |
| West Midlands | 5 | 3 | -2 |
| East Yorkshire and Northern Lincolnshire | 4 | 2 | -2 |
| North Eastern Scotland | 1 | 4 | +3 |
| Greater Manchester | 3 | 2 | -1 |
| Outer London - East and North East | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| Devon | 1 | 1 | +0 |
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) | 977,129 |
| Air transport | 577,326 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 258,358 |
| Rail transport | 86,013 |
| Road transport | 25,697 |
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) | 551,930 | 425,199 | -126,731 |
| Air transport | 355,742 | 221,584 | -134,158 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 89,415 | 168,943 | +79,528 |
| Rail transport | 28,718 | 57,295 | +28,577 |
| Road transport | 25,697 | 0 | -25,697 |
| Other | 2 | 0 | -2 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover | 327,770 |
| London | 258,769 |
| Felixstowe | 231,009 |
| London Stansted Airport | 164,448 |
| East Midlands Airport | 150,107 |
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 | 238,776 | 88,994 | -149,782 |
| London | 165,227 | 93,542 | -71,685 |
| Felixstowe | 74,529 | 156,480 | +81,951 |
| London Stansted Airport | 104,906 | 59,542 | -45,364 |
| East Midlands Airport | 76,719 | 73,388 | -3,331 |
| Eurotunnel | 62,609 | 81,725 | +19,116 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 86,866 | 35,630 | -51,236 |
| Birmingham Airport | 75,880 | 15,934 | -59,946 |
| NGO | 28,718 | 57,295 | +28,577 |
| Thamesport | 36,196 | 25,408 | -10,788 |
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 |
| 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 | 5 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 5 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 7 |
| 2025-11 | 9 |
| 2025-10 | 15 |
| 2025-09 | 10 |
| 2025-08 | 8 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| THETFORD LIMITED | 49 |
| ZIPPO UK LIMITED | 49 |
| JAGUAR LAND ROVER LIMITED | 37 |
| ZEECO EUROPE LIMITED | 34 |
| CDR TECHNICAL SERVICES LTD | 32 |
| RICHEMONT HOLDINGS (UK) LIMITED | 28 |
| ANGLO-NORDIC BURNER PRODUCTS LIMITED | 28 |
| BOSCH THERMOTECHNOLOGY LTD | 23 |
| LOCHINVAR LIMITED | 15 |
| ELSTER METERING LIMITED | 13 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 54m+ | 25 |
| 1m-15m | 20 |
| 15m-54m | 9 |
| 0-1m | 8 |
| Other | 6 |
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 | 95,767 |
| France | 88,967 |
| United States | 37,091 |
| Germany | 32,202 |
| South Africa | 16,255 |
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 | 35,699 | 60,068 | +24,369 |
| France | 22,681 | 66,286 | +43,605 |
| United States | 34,931 | 2,160 | -32,771 |
| Germany | 7,413 | 24,789 | +17,376 |
| South Africa | 0 | 16,255 | +16,255 |
| Netherlands | 10,270 | 4,777 | -5,493 |
| Japan | 4,516 | 9,692 | +5,176 |
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 11,888 | 0 | -11,888 |
| Qatar | 6,909 | 1,635 | -5,274 |
| Sweden | 1,290 | 7,021 | +5,731 |
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 | 254,128 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 104,428 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 24,416 |
| Other | 106 |
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 | 109,713 | 144,415 | +34,702 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 42,053 | 62,375 | +20,322 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 22,781 | 1,635 | -21,146 |
| Other | 106 | 0 | -106 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| East Midlands Airport | 112,607 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 70,974 |
| Eurotunnel | 68,836 |
| London Stansted Airport | 41,239 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 29,942 |
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 | 43,613 | 68,994 | +25,381 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 21,619 | 49,355 | +27,736 |
| Eurotunnel | 18,456 | 50,380 | +31,924 |
| London Stansted Airport | 32,698 | 8,541 | -24,157 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 19,381 | 10,561 | -8,820 |
| ZLC | 8,646 | 17,525 | +8,879 |
| Felixstowe | 18,238 | 0 | -18,238 |
| Southampton | 4,543 | 0 | -4,543 |
| Dover | 4,216 | 0 | -4,216 |
| Manchester Airport | 3,137 | 0 | -3,137 |
Quick facts
HS code: 961390
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Parts for cigarette lighters, excluding flints and wicks