Import/export HS code 36069010: Fire-starting alloys like ferro-cerium
Includes ferro-cerium and other similar alloys used to start fires, available in all forms
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Spain | 65,503 |
| India | 45,189 |
| China | 38,024 |
| Greece | 37,551 |
| Germany | 22,748 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spain | 65,496 | 7 | -65,489 |
| India | 25,553 | 19,636 | -5,917 |
| China | 27,596 | 10,428 | -17,168 |
| Greece | 20,657 | 16,894 | -3,763 |
| Germany | 22,748 | 0 | -22,748 |
| Ireland | 15,074 | 348 | -14,726 |
| Netherlands | 0 | 10,039 | +10,039 |
| United States | 0 | 2,357 | +2,357 |
| Poland | 0 | 1,270 | +1,270 |
| Czechia | 7 | 0 | -7 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| India | 110,685 |
| China | 39,353 |
| United States | 38,013 |
| Greece | 37,551 |
| Netherlands | 6,630 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| India | 91,049 | 19,636 | -71,413 |
| China | 27,596 | 11,757 | -15,839 |
| United States | 33,576 | 4,437 | -29,139 |
| Greece | 20,657 | 16,894 | -3,763 |
| Netherlands | 0 | 6,630 | +6,630 |
| Germany | 4,225 | 0 | -4,225 |
| Poland | 0 | 1,270 | +1,270 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 1 |
| Essex | 1 |
| Greater Manchester | 1 |
| Lancashire | 1 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Essex | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Greater Manchester | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Lancashire | 0 | 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) | 155,767 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 66,075 |
| Air transport | 15,885 |
| Other | 389 |
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) | 127,081 | 28,686 | -98,395 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 48,774 | 17,301 | -31,473 |
| Air transport | 1,248 | 14,637 | +13,389 |
| Other | 28 | 361 | +333 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover | 111,341 |
| Felixstowe | 30,433 |
| Avonmouth Docks | 16,920 |
| Liverpool Docks | 15,053 |
| Eurotunnel | 14,454 |
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 | 104,676 | 6,665 | -98,011 |
| Felixstowe | 28,680 | 1,753 | -26,927 |
| Avonmouth Docks | 11,431 | 5,489 | -5,942 |
| Liverpool Docks | 15,053 | 0 | -15,053 |
| Eurotunnel | 4,225 | 10,229 | +6,004 |
| London Gateway Port | 0 | 11,812 | +11,812 |
| Thamesport | 11,790 | 0 | -11,790 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 0 | 7,824 | +7,824 |
| Immingham Docks | 0 | 6,630 | +6,630 |
| Manchester Airport | 0 | 4,515 | +4,515 |
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 | 2 |
| Other manufacturing | 1 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 1 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2025-09 | 1 |
| 2025-05 | 1 |
| 2024-08 | 2 |
| 2024-07 | 2 |
| 2024-03 | 2 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 54m+ | 2 |
| 1m-15m | 1 |
| 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Germany | 59,921 |
| United States | 59,360 |
| Australia | 2,082 |
| Singapore | 1,629 |
| Spain | 1,176 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Germany | 55,923 | 3,998 | -51,925 |
| United States | 1,985 | 57,375 | +55,390 |
| Australia | 2,082 | 0 | -2,082 |
| Singapore | 1,629 | 0 | -1,629 |
| Spain | 1,176 | 0 | -1,176 |
| France | 0 | 976 | +976 |
| Canada | 936 | 0 | -936 |
| Ireland | 272 | 256 | -16 |
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 | 64,007 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 60,897 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,176 |
| Other | 528 |
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 | 6,632 | 57,375 | +50,743 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 55,923 | 4,974 | -50,949 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,176 | 0 | -1,176 |
| Other | 272 | 256 | -16 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 59,921 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 34,578 |
| East Midlands Airport | 27,347 |
| London Stansted Airport | 2,082 |
| Portsmouth | 1,176 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 55,923 | 3,998 | -51,925 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 0 | 34,578 | +34,578 |
| East Midlands Airport | 4,550 | 22,797 | +18,247 |
| London Stansted Airport | 2,082 | 0 | -2,082 |
| Portsmouth | 1,176 | 0 | -1,176 |
| Dover | 0 | 976 | +976 |
| 000 | 272 | 256 | -16 |
Quick facts
HS code: 36069010
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Includes ferro-cerium and other similar alloys used to start fires, available in all forms