Import/export HS code 821191: Fixed-blade table knives
Knives with non-folding blades, commonly used for dining or serving food at the table
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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 | £ |
|---|---|
| China | 7,368,263 |
| Viet Nam | 2,617,374 |
| France | 1,242,292 |
| Belgium | 804,889 |
| Germany | 484,572 |
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 | 3,810,318 | 3,557,945 | -252,373 |
| Viet Nam | 1,286,841 | 1,330,533 | +43,692 |
| France | 708,889 | 533,403 | -175,486 |
| Belgium | 521,279 | 283,610 | -237,669 |
| Germany | 258,296 | 226,276 | -32,020 |
| Italy | 154,742 | 289,511 | +134,769 |
| Brazil | 228,302 | 155,714 | -72,588 |
| Netherlands | 198,594 | 155,471 | -43,123 |
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 180,483 | 112,966 | -67,517 |
| United States | 53,469 | 185,911 | +132,442 |
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 | 9,142,630 |
| Viet Nam | 2,934,861 |
| France | 1,117,269 |
| Brazil | 371,190 |
| Japan | 263,775 |
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 | 4,782,324 | 4,360,306 | -422,018 |
| Viet Nam | 1,487,797 | 1,447,064 | -40,733 |
| France | 651,054 | 466,215 | -184,839 |
| Brazil | 232,687 | 138,503 | -94,184 |
| Japan | 131,878 | 131,897 | +19 |
| Germany | 72,949 | 145,002 | +72,053 |
| Italy | 70,483 | 117,352 | +46,869 |
| Taiwan | 175,309 | 11,706 | -163,603 |
| India | 83,659 | 90,556 | +6,897 |
| United States | 68,715 | 66,899 | -1,816 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Inner London - West | 36 |
| Inner London - East | 26 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 14 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 13 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 12 |
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 | 24 | 26 | +2 |
| Inner London - East | 19 | 14 | -5 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 13 | 6 | -7 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 8 | 10 | +2 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 10 | 7 | -3 |
| West Midlands | 5 | 11 | +6 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 6 | 7 | +1 |
| Outer London - East and North East | 7 | 4 | -3 |
| West Yorkshire | 7 | 5 | -2 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 7 | 6 | -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) | 10,542,236 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 2,273,198 |
| Air transport | 1,358,893 |
| Other | 1,074,355 |
| Road transport | 3,124 |
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) | 5,317,335 | 5,224,901 | -92,434 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 1,347,364 | 925,834 | -421,530 |
| Air transport | 715,033 | 643,860 | -71,173 |
| Other | 664,106 | 410,249 | -253,857 |
| Road transport | 3,124 | 0 | -3,124 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Felixstowe | 4,241,831 |
| Southampton | 4,176,271 |
| London Gateway Port | 1,346,426 |
| 000 | 1,074,355 |
| Dover | 835,641 |
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 | 2,323,703 | 1,918,128 | -405,575 |
| Southampton | 2,343,590 | 1,832,681 | -510,909 |
| London Gateway Port | 410,638 | 935,788 | +525,150 |
| 000 | 664,106 | 410,249 | -253,857 |
| Dover | 515,157 | 320,484 | -194,673 |
| London | 208,925 | 354,047 | +145,122 |
| East Midlands Airport | 274,089 | 206,250 | -67,839 |
| Purfleet | 270,693 | 137,129 | -133,564 |
| Thamesport | 149,956 | 203,371 | +53,415 |
| Birmingham Airport | 123,654 | 139,766 | +16,112 |
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 | 94 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 62 |
| Food and beverage service activities | 17 |
| Office administrative, office support and other business support activities | 7 |
| Manufacture of fabricated metal products, except machinery and equipment | 6 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2025-11 | 56 |
| 2025-10 | 55 |
| 2025-09 | 34 |
| 2025-08 | 43 |
| 2025-07 | 43 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| ROBERT WELCH DESIGNS LIMITED | 113 |
| NISBETS LIMITED | 111 |
| UTOPIA TABLEWARE LIMITED | 91 |
| NEVILLE UK PLC | 90 |
| ARTHUR PRICE & CO.LIMITED | 89 |
| ASDA STORES LIMITED | 89 |
| STEELITE INTERNATIONAL LIMITED | 83 |
| DPS TABLEWARE LIMITED | 82 |
| JOHN ARTIS LIMITED | 78 |
| ASTROLUXE LIMITED | 78 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 81 |
| 54m+ | 59 |
| 0-1m | 36 |
| Other | 35 |
| 15m-54m | 23 |
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 | 612,561 |
| Netherlands | 516,142 |
| Ireland | 404,830 |
| France | 257,055 |
| Switzerland | 118,933 |
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 | 370,605 | 241,956 | -128,649 |
| Netherlands | 271,268 | 244,874 | -26,394 |
| Ireland | 253,927 | 150,903 | -103,024 |
| France | 157,469 | 99,586 | -57,883 |
| Switzerland | 98,553 | 20,380 | -78,173 |
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 66,626 | 28,622 | -38,004 |
| United Arab Emirates | 31,929 | 46,319 | +14,390 |
| Sweden | 15,332 | 56,318 | +40,986 |
| Germany | 38,665 | 32,353 | -6,312 |
| Iceland | 33,101 | 36,547 | +3,446 |
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 | 200,292 |
| Viet Nam | 25,358 |
| Ireland | 17,103 |
| Switzerland | 1,746 |
| Germany | 1,732 |
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 | 117,109 | 83,183 | -33,926 |
| Viet Nam | 23,668 | 1,690 | -21,978 |
| Ireland | 6,914 | 10,189 | +3,275 |
| Switzerland | 1,335 | 411 | -924 |
| Germany | 1,732 | 0 | -1,732 |
| XU | 575 | 901 | +326 |
| Italy | 0 | 1,269 | +1,269 |
| India | 0 | 721 | +721 |
| XI | 422 | 56 | -366 |
| France | 0 | 1 | +1 |
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 | 1,141,918 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 1,075,191 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 614,136 |
| Other | 250,176 |
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 | 635,577 | 506,341 | -129,236 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 605,547 | 469,644 | -135,903 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 416,223 | 197,913 | -218,310 |
| Other | 151,755 | 98,421 | -53,334 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 709,754 |
| East Midlands Airport | 462,176 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 425,962 |
| 000 | 250,176 |
| Felixstowe | 162,906 |
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 | 427,185 | 282,569 | -144,616 |
| East Midlands Airport | 306,090 | 156,086 | -150,004 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 207,945 | 218,017 | +10,072 |
| 000 | 151,755 | 98,421 | -53,334 |
| Felixstowe | 111,205 | 51,701 | -59,504 |
| London Gateway Port | 116,648 | 44,911 | -71,737 |
| Portsmouth | 97,573 | 51,419 | -46,154 |
| Southampton | 88,736 | 36,391 | -52,345 |
| ZLC | 62,740 | 51,696 | -11,044 |
| Immingham Docks | 18,363 | 83,600 | +65,237 |
Quick facts
HS code: 821191
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Knives with non-folding blades, commonly used for dining or serving food at the table