Import/export HS code 360610: Small fuel containers for lighters
Liquid or gas fuels in small containers used to fill or refill cigarette lighters or similar devices. The container size is 300 cm³ or less
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- It helps you understand the market size for your product in the UK.
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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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Turkey | 3,579,052 |
| China | 1,152,969 |
| United States | 598,510 |
| Spain | 302,975 |
| Germany | 176,602 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Turkey | 1,884,343 | 1,694,709 | -189,634 |
| China | 375,847 | 777,122 | +401,275 |
| United States | 373,960 | 224,550 | -149,410 |
| Spain | 302,975 | 0 | -302,975 |
| Germany | 49,075 | 127,527 | +78,452 |
| Netherlands | 53,990 | 30,423 | -23,567 |
| Belgium | 59,069 | 2,869 | -56,200 |
| France | 21,208 | 20,120 | -1,088 |
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 39,798 | 1,402 | -38,396 |
| Sri Lanka | 17,486 | 23,706 | +6,220 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Turkey | 3,787,555 |
| China | 1,288,255 |
| United States | 725,797 |
| Netherlands | 68,608 |
| Italy | 59,069 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Turkey | 2,092,846 | 1,694,709 | -398,137 |
| China | 511,133 | 777,122 | +265,989 |
| United States | 410,713 | 315,084 | -95,629 |
| Netherlands | 38,185 | 30,423 | -7,762 |
| Italy | 59,069 | 0 | -59,069 |
| Sri Lanka | 17,486 | 23,706 | +6,220 |
| United Kingdom | 9,699 | 26,043 | +16,344 |
| France | 9,859 | 20,216 | +10,357 |
| United Arab Emirates | 0 | 28,483 | +28,483 |
| Poland | 11,444 | 9,807 | -1,637 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 5 |
| West Yorkshire | 4 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 2 |
| Essex | 2 |
| Greater Manchester | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 4 | 3 | -1 |
| West Yorkshire | 1 | 3 | +2 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Essex | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Greater Manchester | 2 | 0 | -2 |
| Kent | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Lancashire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Northern Ireland | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Outer London - South | 1 | 0 | -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) | 5,834,118 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 268,226 |
| Other | 17,151 |
| Air transport | 9,045 |
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) | 3,051,463 | 2,782,655 | -268,808 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 119,693 | 148,533 | +28,840 |
| Other | 6,599 | 10,552 | +3,953 |
| Air transport | 6,595 | 2,450 | -4,145 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Felixstowe | 4,692,575 |
| Southampton | 837,732 |
| London Gateway Port | 209,609 |
| Dover | 175,385 |
| London | 54,971 |
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 | 2,405,245 | 2,287,330 | -117,915 |
| Southampton | 587,149 | 250,583 | -336,566 |
| London Gateway Port | 0 | 209,609 | +209,609 |
| Dover | 76,175 | 99,210 | +23,035 |
| London | 39,284 | 15,687 | -23,597 |
| Harwich | 19,048 | 21,574 | +2,526 |
| Eurotunnel | 17,992 | 11,015 | -6,977 |
| Thamesport | 0 | 26,284 | +26,284 |
| 000 | 6,599 | 10,552 | +3,953 |
| Immingham Docks | 4,582 | 8,849 | +4,267 |
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 | 12 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 3 |
| Creative, arts and entertainment activities | 1 |
| Financial service activities, except insurance and pension funding | 1 |
| Manufacture of chemicals and chemical products | 1 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2025-11 | 4 |
| 2025-10 | 2 |
| 2025-09 | 2 |
| 2025-08 | 3 |
| 2025-07 | 3 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| ROTHENBERGER (U.K.) LIMITED | 27 |
| STONE MARKETING LIMITED | 15 |
| KERBL UK LIMITED | 10 |
| CROWN CREST GROUP LIMITED | 9 |
| GORILLA GLUE EUROPE LIMITED | 7 |
| BULL BRAND LIMITED | 6 |
| CLIPPER U.K. LTD | 6 |
| RS COMPONENTS LIMITED | 5 |
| LE MAITRE LIMITED | 4 |
| HEXSTONE LTD. | 4 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 54m+ | 10 |
| 1m-15m | 7 |
| 15m-54m | 4 |
| Other | 1 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| United States | 3,510,583 |
| Canada | 740,457 |
| Australia | 544,489 |
| Saudi Arabia | 355,396 |
| South Africa | 259,198 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | 2,043,991 | 1,466,592 | -577,399 |
| Canada | 394,056 | 346,401 | -47,655 |
| Australia | 353,014 | 191,475 | -161,539 |
| Saudi Arabia | 355,396 | 0 | -355,396 |
| South Africa | 113,166 | 146,032 | +32,866 |
| Belgium | 124,111 | 19,039 | -105,072 |
| Germany | 108,294 | 25,772 | -82,522 |
| Ireland | 47,665 | 73,833 | +26,168 |
| New Zealand | 56,831 | 60,510 | +3,679 |
| Bulgaria | 102,746 | 0 | -102,746 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| XU | 16,451 |
| Ireland | 267 |
| XI | 56 |
| China | 11 |
| Turkey | 7 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| XU | 9,494 | 6,957 | -2,537 |
| Ireland | 191 | 76 | -115 |
| XI | 16 | 40 | +24 |
| China | 11 | 0 | -11 |
| Turkey | 7 | 0 | -7 |
Export volume by transport
What this shows: Export value by transport mode used to ship goods from the UK.
Top 5 values
| Transport | £ |
|---|---|
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 5,678,348 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 683,847 |
| Air transport | 27,481 |
| Other | 16,792 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 3,408,285 | 2,270,063 | -1,138,222 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 474,465 | 209,382 | -265,083 |
| Air transport | 27,481 | 0 | -27,481 |
| Other | 9,719 | 7,073 | -2,646 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Southampton | 2,830,959 |
| London Gateway Port | 1,131,200 |
| Liverpool Docks | 893,701 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 506,261 |
| Felixstowe | 406,464 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Southampton | 1,993,730 | 837,229 | -1,156,501 |
| London Gateway Port | 680,493 | 450,707 | -229,786 |
| Liverpool Docks | 495,633 | 398,068 | -97,565 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 364,753 | 141,508 | -223,245 |
| Felixstowe | 178,721 | 227,743 | +49,022 |
| Grangemouth Docks | 0 | 365,215 | +365,215 |
| Holyhead | 26,531 | 50,550 | +24,019 |
| ZLC | 66,857 | 0 | -66,857 |
| Dover | 39,409 | 1,100 | -38,309 |
| Immingham Docks | 21,141 | 0 | -21,141 |
Quick facts
HS code: 360610
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Liquid or gas fuels in small containers used to fill or refill cigarette lighters or similar devices. The container size is 300 cm³ or less