Import/export HS code 360690: Various fire-starting and combustible items
Covers all other fire-starting materials and combustible products not listed in specific HS codes
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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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Ireland | 10,176,011 |
| Netherlands | 7,409,574 |
| Poland | 2,331,555 |
| Romania | 1,681,537 |
| China | 1,193,703 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ireland | 5,387,077 | 4,788,934 | -598,143 |
| Netherlands | 3,683,925 | 3,725,649 | +41,724 |
| Poland | 1,404,000 | 927,555 | -476,445 |
| Romania | 776,710 | 904,827 | +128,117 |
| China | 672,719 | 520,984 | -151,735 |
| Germany | 608,982 | 424,838 | -184,144 |
| Czechia | 401,861 | 424,682 | +22,821 |
| Philippines | 313,247 | 334,456 | +21,209 |
| Turkey | 311,371 | 211,590 | -99,781 |
| United States | 339,312 | 88,683 | -250,629 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Netherlands | 6,697,381 |
| Ireland | 6,471,195 |
| Poland | 2,652,488 |
| Romania | 1,722,213 |
| China | 1,470,256 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Netherlands | 3,447,000 | 3,250,381 | -196,619 |
| Ireland | 3,295,344 | 3,175,851 | -119,493 |
| Poland | 1,443,955 | 1,208,533 | -235,422 |
| Romania | 793,918 | 928,295 | +134,377 |
| China | 895,629 | 574,627 | -321,002 |
| Czechia | 398,778 | 427,277 | +28,499 |
| Philippines | 313,247 | 334,456 | +21,209 |
| Germany | 441,641 | 191,780 | -249,861 |
| United States | 462,857 | 84,274 | -378,583 |
| Turkey | 295,336 | 211,590 | -83,746 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Greater Manchester | 6 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 6 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 5 |
| Cambridgeshire and Peterborough | 5 |
| West Midlands | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Greater Manchester | 3 | 4 | +1 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 4 | 2 | -2 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 3 | 4 | +1 |
| Cambridgeshire and Peterborough | 3 | 5 | +2 |
| West Midlands | 2 | 3 | +1 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| Inner London - East | 2 | 1 | -1 |
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) | 19,035,044 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 5,207,628 |
| Other | 4,267,892 |
| Air transport | 160,529 |
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) | 9,982,226 | 9,052,818 | -929,408 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 2,734,214 | 2,473,414 | -260,800 |
| Other | 2,270,722 | 1,997,170 | -273,552 |
| Air transport | 79,460 | 81,069 | +1,609 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Immingham Docks | 6,650,890 |
| Liverpool Docks | 4,434,440 |
| 000 | 4,267,892 |
| Dover | 3,909,453 |
| Felixstowe | 2,172,457 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Immingham Docks | 3,577,605 | 3,073,285 | -504,320 |
| Liverpool Docks | 2,051,261 | 2,383,179 | +331,918 |
| 000 | 2,270,722 | 1,997,170 | -273,552 |
| Dover | 2,340,031 | 1,569,422 | -770,609 |
| Felixstowe | 1,164,197 | 1,008,260 | -155,937 |
| Holyhead | 1,404,486 | 379,022 | -1,025,464 |
| Harwich | 503,979 | 418,605 | -85,374 |
| Thamesport | 401,279 | 366,985 | -34,294 |
| Southampton | 454,615 | 247,968 | -206,647 |
| Killingholme | 70,308 | 570,860 | +500,552 |
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 | 34 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 12 |
| Activities of head offices; management consultancy activities | 3 |
| Manufacture of chemicals and chemical products | 3 |
| Other manufacturing | 3 |
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 | 5 |
| 2025-09 | 8 |
| 2025-08 | 4 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| PREEMA INTERNATIONAL LIMITED | 62 |
| NISBETS LIMITED | 58 |
| LUMEA LTD | 43 |
| ASTROLUXE LIMITED | 42 |
| B.C.B. INTERNATIONAL LIMITED | 31 |
| WEBER-STEPHEN PRODUCTS (U.K.) LIMITED | 23 |
| COSTCO WHOLESALE UK LIMITED | 23 |
| NEVILLE UK PLC | 23 |
| EUROPOL WHOLESALE LIMITED | 17 |
| CLIPPER U.K. LTD | 16 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 29 |
| 15m-54m | 12 |
| 54m+ | 12 |
| Other | 5 |
| 0-1m | 3 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Italy | 9,091,015 |
| Spain | 6,172,843 |
| Netherlands | 5,921,001 |
| Germany | 4,433,921 |
| Australia | 4,085,896 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Italy | 4,602,295 | 4,488,720 | -113,575 |
| Spain | 3,128,082 | 3,044,761 | -83,321 |
| Netherlands | 3,531,298 | 2,389,703 | -1,141,595 |
| Germany | 2,696,339 | 1,737,582 | -958,757 |
| Australia | 2,662,541 | 1,423,355 | -1,239,186 |
| Portugal | 2,007,652 | 1,629,114 | -378,538 |
| France | 1,048,395 | 1,059,244 | +10,849 |
| Saudi Arabia | 563,153 | 1,534,048 | +970,895 |
| New Zealand | 607,433 | 1,004,548 | +397,115 |
| Austria | 575,760 | 525,320 | -50,440 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Ireland | 197,031 |
| Netherlands | 135,044 |
| XI | 7,492 |
| United Arab Emirates | 2,369 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ireland | 109,077 | 87,954 | -21,123 |
| Netherlands | 16,210 | 118,834 | +102,624 |
| XI | 6,008 | 1,484 | -4,524 |
| United Arab Emirates | 345 | 2,024 | +1,679 |
Export volume by transport
What this shows: Export value by transport mode used to ship goods from the UK.
Top 5 values
| Transport | £ |
|---|---|
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 32,069,031 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 13,978,560 |
| Air transport | 449,483 |
| Other | 359,492 |
| Rail transport | 9,415 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 16,651,821 | 15,417,210 | -1,234,611 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 8,001,046 | 5,977,514 | -2,023,532 |
| Air transport | 245,885 | 203,598 | -42,287 |
| Other | 138,895 | 220,597 | +81,702 |
| Rail transport | 9,415 | 0 | -9,415 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Immingham Docks | 17,592,460 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 14,113,533 |
| London Gateway Port | 4,056,659 |
| Felixstowe | 2,608,176 |
| Southampton | 2,117,736 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Immingham Docks | 9,274,014 | 8,318,446 | -955,568 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 7,299,515 | 6,814,018 | -485,497 |
| London Gateway Port | 1,471,176 | 2,585,483 | +1,114,307 |
| Felixstowe | 2,201,712 | 406,464 | -1,795,248 |
| Southampton | 674,785 | 1,442,951 | +768,166 |
| Newhaven | 899,261 | 182,115 | -717,146 |
| Eurotunnel | 667,851 | 331,195 | -336,656 |
| Middlesbrough | 622,871 | 326,812 | -296,059 |
| Liverpool Docks | 409,679 | 513,471 | +103,792 |
| Holyhead | 234,106 | 149,701 | -84,405 |
Related HS codes
What this shows: Sibling or child HS codes in the same classification branch.
Quick facts
HS code: 360690
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Covers all other fire-starting materials and combustible products not listed in specific HS codes