Import/export HS code 821110: Assorted kitchen tool sets
Sets containing a mix of hand tools like knives, forks, and spoons for kitchen or dining use
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 | 24,267,353 |
| Germany | 2,266,613 |
| France | 1,321,686 |
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 1,196,726 |
| United States | 601,039 |
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 | 14,210,242 | 10,057,111 | -4,153,131 |
| Germany | 1,089,197 | 1,177,416 | +88,219 |
| France | 457,547 | 864,139 | +406,592 |
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 533,332 | 663,394 | +130,062 |
| United States | 370,582 | 230,457 | -140,125 |
| Netherlands | 195,406 | 369,742 | +174,336 |
| Brazil | 175,692 | 44,444 | -131,248 |
| Ireland | 123,851 | 73,257 | -50,594 |
| Malaysia | 193,556 | 0 | -193,556 |
| Japan | 130,025 | 39,659 | -90,366 |
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 | 28,374,788 |
| Germany | 1,463,395 |
| United States | 358,002 |
| Japan | 255,744 |
| Brazil | 220,136 |
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 | 15,850,699 | 12,524,089 | -3,326,610 |
| Germany | 752,399 | 710,996 | -41,403 |
| United States | 355,659 | 2,343 | -353,316 |
| Japan | 165,407 | 90,337 | -75,070 |
| Brazil | 175,692 | 44,444 | -131,248 |
| France | 80,202 | 71,913 | -8,289 |
| Switzerland | 98,225 | 50,753 | -47,472 |
| Taiwan | 74,699 | 34,976 | -39,723 |
| Slovakia | 30,399 | 16,424 | -13,975 |
| Turkey | 15,118 | 19,847 | +4,729 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Inner London - West | 16 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 11 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 10 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 10 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Inner London - West | 7 | 14 | +7 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 9 | 8 | -1 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 8 | 9 | +1 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 8 | 4 | -4 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 6 | 6 | +0 |
| West Midlands | 6 | 5 | -1 |
| Greater Manchester | 4 | 5 | +1 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 5 | 4 | -1 |
| Inner London - East | 5 | 5 | +0 |
| Merseyside | 3 | 6 | +3 |
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) | 25,625,399 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 3,321,992 |
| Air transport | 1,828,360 |
| Other | 715,176 |
| Road transport | 55,261 |
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) | 14,890,629 | 10,734,770 | -4,155,859 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 1,376,287 | 1,945,705 | +569,418 |
| Air transport | 990,672 | 837,688 | -152,984 |
| Other | 528,758 | 186,418 | -342,340 |
| Road transport | 12,704 | 42,557 | +29,853 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Felixstowe | 15,201,323 |
| Southampton | 7,308,699 |
| London Gateway Port | 1,953,362 |
| Dover | 1,759,391 |
| London | 768,676 |
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 | 9,628,147 | 5,573,176 | -4,054,971 |
| Southampton | 3,805,369 | 3,503,330 | -302,039 |
| London Gateway Port | 653,498 | 1,299,864 | +646,366 |
| Dover | 737,605 | 1,021,786 | +284,181 |
| London | 461,073 | 307,603 | -153,470 |
| 000 | 528,758 | 186,418 | -342,340 |
| Birmingham Airport | 386,885 | 239,030 | -147,855 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 251,535 | 202,260 | -49,275 |
| Eurotunnel | 249,997 | 198,831 | -51,166 |
| Thamesport | 196,771 | 159,349 | -37,422 |
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 | 68 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 56 |
| Food and beverage service activities | 6 |
| Office administrative, office support and other business support activities | 5 |
| Other manufacturing | 5 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 35 |
| 2025-11 | 34 |
| 2025-10 | 53 |
| 2025-09 | 24 |
| 2025-08 | 28 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| LIFETIME BRANDS EUROPE LIMITED | 115 |
| TAYLOR'S EYE WITNESS LIMITED | 101 |
| ASDA STORES LIMITED | 101 |
| PROCOOK LIMITED | 99 |
| R K WHOLESALE LIMITED | 93 |
| ARGOS LIMITED | 90 |
| RAYWARE LIMITED | 87 |
| HORWOOD HOMEWARES LIMITED | 72 |
| LINDAM LIMITED | 71 |
| DUNELM (SOFT FURNISHINGS) LTD | 70 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 67 |
| 54m+ | 42 |
| 0-1m | 18 |
| Other | 14 |
| 15m-54m | 10 |
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 | 1,151,140 |
| United States | 228,886 |
| Germany | 140,853 |
| Australia | 136,504 |
| Iceland | 128,684 |
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 | 416,093 | 735,047 | +318,954 |
| United States | 103,918 | 124,968 | +21,050 |
| Germany | 123,470 | 17,383 | -106,087 |
| Australia | 121,180 | 15,324 | -105,856 |
| Iceland | 57,917 | 70,767 | +12,850 |
| Ghana | 92,000 | 0 | -92,000 |
| Netherlands | 65,685 | 11,390 | -54,295 |
| Sweden | 22,621 | 41,413 | +18,792 |
| Canada | 41,530 | 17,433 | -24,097 |
| France | 40,076 | 11,851 | -28,225 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| China | 3,191 |
| XI | 256 |
| Turkey | 176 |
| Switzerland | 151 |
| Germany | 57 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| China | 1,741 | 1,450 | -291 |
| XI | 166 | 90 | -76 |
| Turkey | 124 | 52 | -72 |
| Switzerland | 151 | 0 | -151 |
| Germany | 0 | 57 | +57 |
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 47 | 0 | -47 |
| Belgium | 34 | 0 | -34 |
| Ireland | 6 | 0 | -6 |
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) | 1,610,151 |
| Air transport | 560,099 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 358,899 |
| Other | 4,927 |
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) | 696,525 | 913,626 | +217,101 |
| Air transport | 346,306 | 213,793 | -132,513 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 263,552 | 95,347 | -168,205 |
| Other | 2,726 | 2,201 | -525 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Holyhead | 796,239 |
| East Midlands Airport | 313,875 |
| Liverpool Docks | 290,402 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 284,467 |
| London Gateway Port | 236,542 |
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 | 308,021 | 488,218 | +180,197 |
| East Midlands Airport | 172,011 | 141,864 | -30,147 |
| Liverpool Docks | 80,326 | 210,076 | +129,750 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 169,101 | 115,366 | -53,735 |
| London Gateway Port | 209,007 | 27,535 | -181,472 |
| Middlesbrough | 49,522 | 64,449 | +14,927 |
| Immingham Docks | 55,538 | 39,363 | -16,175 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 53,565 | 22,202 | -31,363 |
| Dover | 51,311 | 20,033 | -31,278 |
| London Stansted Airport | 65,071 | 1,930 | -63,141 |
Quick facts
HS code: 821110
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Sets containing a mix of hand tools like knives, forks, and spoons for kitchen or dining use