Import/export HS code 6602: Walking sticks and similar items
Includes walking sticks, seat-sticks, whips, riding-crops, and similar products used for support or in sports and leisure activities
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| China | 9,685,284 |
| Czechia | 1,417,007 |
| Taiwan | 1,149,621 |
| Canada | 782,004 |
| Germany | 739,503 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| China | 5,609,098 | 4,076,186 | -1,532,912 |
| Czechia | 572,281 | 844,726 | +272,445 |
| Taiwan | 872,827 | 276,794 | -596,033 |
| Canada | 433,554 | 348,450 | -85,104 |
| Germany | 316,512 | 422,991 | +106,479 |
| Netherlands | 271,599 | 290,863 | +19,264 |
| France | 173,642 | 182,298 | +8,656 |
| Spain | 152,096 | 164,764 | +12,668 |
| United States | 88,141 | 103,591 | +15,450 |
| Pakistan | 83,869 | 38,649 | -45,220 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| China | 10,535,097 |
| Taiwan | 2,230,762 |
| Czechia | 865,390 |
| Canada | 779,339 |
| Germany | 615,114 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| China | 6,203,357 | 4,331,740 | -1,871,617 |
| Taiwan | 1,108,884 | 1,121,878 | +12,994 |
| Czechia | 359,551 | 505,839 | +146,288 |
| Canada | 433,554 | 345,785 | -87,769 |
| Germany | 349,101 | 266,013 | -83,088 |
| Spain | 98,034 | 156,697 | +58,663 |
| Pakistan | 83,869 | 38,649 | -45,220 |
| Italy | 68,589 | 39,160 | -29,429 |
| United States | 52,025 | 51,096 | -929 |
| India | 47,987 | 46,631 | -1,356 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Outer London - West and North West | 20 |
| Greater Manchester | 18 |
| Inner London - West | 14 |
| West Midlands | 10 |
| Inner London - East | 8 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Outer London - West and North West | 16 | 11 | -5 |
| Greater Manchester | 10 | 14 | +4 |
| Inner London - West | 8 | 9 | +1 |
| West Midlands | 7 | 7 | +0 |
| Inner London - East | 4 | 8 | +4 |
| Essex | 6 | 4 | -2 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 5 | 4 | -1 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 5 | 4 | -1 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 5 | 5 | +0 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 4 | 6 | +2 |
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) | 9,990,983 |
| Air transport | 3,189,594 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 2,560,109 |
| Other | 331,373 |
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) | 5,989,320 | 4,001,663 | -1,987,657 |
| Air transport | 1,678,568 | 1,511,026 | -167,542 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 1,117,575 | 1,442,534 | +324,959 |
| Other | 180,164 | 151,209 | -28,955 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Felixstowe | 4,592,116 |
| Southampton | 2,964,619 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 1,642,864 |
| Thamesport | 1,355,343 |
| Eurotunnel | 774,299 |
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 | 2,789,621 | 1,802,495 | -987,126 |
| Southampton | 2,014,235 | 950,384 | -1,063,851 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 792,902 | 849,962 | +57,060 |
| Thamesport | 689,987 | 665,356 | -24,631 |
| Eurotunnel | 331,140 | 443,159 | +112,019 |
| London Gateway Port | 196,978 | 565,061 | +368,083 |
| Birmingham Airport | 445,495 | 292,861 | -152,634 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 146,840 | 548,041 | +401,201 |
| London | 286,179 | 47,120 | -239,059 |
| 000 | 180,164 | 151,209 | -28,955 |
Importer companies by SIC division
What this shows: Industry breakdown (SIC divisions) of importing companies.
Top 5 values
| SIC | Companies |
|---|---|
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 88 |
| Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 75 |
| Other manufacturing | 8 |
| Manufacture of wearing apparel | 6 |
| Activities of head offices; management consultancy activities | 4 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 23 |
| 2025-11 | 29 |
| 2025-10 | 34 |
| 2025-09 | 40 |
| 2025-08 | 26 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| SUNRISE MEDICAL LIMITED | 105 |
| LOVEHONEY LIMITED | 104 |
| FRASERS GROUP TRADING LIMITED | 78 |
| DRIVE DEVILBISS HEALTHCARE LIMITED | 72 |
| PERFORMANCE HEALTH INTERNATIONAL LIMITED | 69 |
| ELECTROVISION LIMITED | 60 |
| CARECO (UK) LIMITED | 59 |
| WEATHERBEETA LIMITED | 57 |
| PJS (UK) LTD | 56 |
| ANN SUMMERS LTD. | 55 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 84 |
| 0-1m | 36 |
| 54m+ | 26 |
| 15m-54m | 24 |
| Other | 13 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Ireland | 1,235,345 |
| United States | 314,811 |
| Netherlands | 269,237 |
| Germany | 264,465 |
| France | 251,926 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ireland | 1,096,782 | 138,563 | -958,219 |
| United States | 214,329 | 100,482 | -113,847 |
| Netherlands | 128,746 | 140,491 | +11,745 |
| Germany | 172,990 | 91,475 | -81,515 |
| France | 101,525 | 150,401 | +48,876 |
| Japan | 80,464 | 70,149 | -10,315 |
| Guyana | 0 | 129,751 | +129,751 |
| Tajikistan | 0 | 110,000 | +110,000 |
| South Korea | 53,994 | 28,733 | -25,261 |
| United Arab Emirates | 37,618 | 36,540 | -1,078 |
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 | 2,833 |
| China | 825 |
| Germany | 645 |
| Taiwan | 639 |
| United States | 500 |
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 | 317 | 2,516 | +2,199 |
| China | 773 | 52 | -721 |
| Germany | 645 | 0 | -645 |
| Taiwan | 511 | 128 | -383 |
| United States | 0 | 500 | +500 |
| XI | 128 | 0 | -128 |
| Italy | 28 | 20 | -8 |
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) | 2,017,163 |
| Air transport | 1,309,163 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 359,373 |
| Road transport | 47,265 |
| Other | 6,631 |
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) | 1,447,025 | 570,138 | -876,887 |
| Air transport | 665,850 | 643,313 | -22,537 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 153,789 | 205,584 | +51,795 |
| Road transport | 47,265 | 0 | -47,265 |
| Other | 2,787 | 3,844 | +1,057 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Holyhead | 956,027 |
| East Midlands Airport | 466,688 |
| ZLC | 465,051 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 436,159 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 260,487 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Holyhead | 884,987 | 71,040 | -813,947 |
| East Midlands Airport | 240,152 | 226,536 | -13,616 |
| ZLC | 305,578 | 159,473 | -146,105 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 214,759 | 221,400 | +6,641 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 74,917 | 185,570 | +110,653 |
| Dover | 130,578 | 123,518 | -7,060 |
| Heysham | 121,422 | 35,195 | -86,227 |
| London Gateway Port | 14,937 | 84,851 | +69,914 |
| Eurotunnel | 13,774 | 65,292 | +51,518 |
| Liverpool Docks | 55,046 | 16,831 | -38,215 |
Quick facts
HS code: 6602
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Includes walking sticks, seat-sticks, whips, riding-crops, and similar products used for support or in sports and leisure activities