Import/export HS code 821410: Paper and office knives
Items like paperknives, letter openers, erasing knives, and pencil sharpeners
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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 | 4,108,492 |
| Germany | 598,958 |
| United States | 254,723 |
| France | 251,779 |
| Spain | 230,844 |
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 | 2,318,770 | 1,789,722 | -529,048 |
| Germany | 275,440 | 323,518 | +48,078 |
| United States | 194,569 | 60,154 | -134,415 |
| France | 141,592 | 110,187 | -31,405 |
| Spain | 114,573 | 116,271 | +1,698 |
| Ireland | 46,280 | 118,034 | +71,754 |
| Italy | 57,989 | 94,846 | +36,857 |
| Taiwan | 45,672 | 48,895 | +3,223 |
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 71,315 | 14,786 | -56,529 |
| Netherlands | 19,281 | 36,194 | +16,913 |
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 | 4,944,409 |
| Germany | 521,360 |
| Spain | 225,527 |
| Ireland | 186,370 |
| Taiwan | 95,413 |
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 | 2,760,856 | 2,183,553 | -577,303 |
| Germany | 286,797 | 234,563 | -52,234 |
| Spain | 111,549 | 113,978 | +2,429 |
| Ireland | 46,404 | 139,966 | +93,562 |
| Taiwan | 46,518 | 48,895 | +2,377 |
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 41,353 | 2,897 | -38,456 |
| United States | 22,794 | 9,748 | -13,046 |
| South Korea | 30,908 | 0 | -30,908 |
| India | 20,412 | 9,576 | -10,836 |
| Italy | 9,201 | 14,002 | +4,801 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Inner London - West | 27 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 15 |
| Greater Manchester | 12 |
| West Midlands | 10 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 9 |
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 | 20 | 19 | -1 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 11 | 9 | -2 |
| Greater Manchester | 8 | 7 | -1 |
| West Midlands | 8 | 7 | -1 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 8 | 6 | -2 |
| Inner London - East | 5 | 6 | +1 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 4 | 6 | +2 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 4 | 5 | +1 |
| West Yorkshire | 6 | 3 | -3 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 5 | 3 | -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) | 3,978,689 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 1,479,687 |
| Air transport | 716,756 |
| Other | 48,680 |
| Road transport | 1,508 |
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) | 2,309,065 | 1,669,624 | -639,441 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 737,828 | 741,859 | +4,031 |
| Air transport | 333,244 | 383,512 | +50,268 |
| Other | 35,092 | 13,588 | -21,504 |
| Road transport | 0 | 1,508 | +1,508 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Felixstowe | 2,758,144 |
| Dover | 596,619 |
| Southampton | 584,024 |
| London Gateway Port | 533,500 |
| Eurotunnel | 292,564 |
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 | 1,858,911 | 899,233 | -959,678 |
| Dover | 292,216 | 304,403 | +12,187 |
| Southampton | 317,603 | 266,421 | -51,182 |
| London Gateway Port | 104,361 | 429,139 | +324,778 |
| Eurotunnel | 152,478 | 140,086 | -12,392 |
| London | 141,025 | 115,407 | -25,618 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 125,501 | 130,426 | +4,925 |
| East Midlands Airport | 63,545 | 84,727 | +21,182 |
| Holyhead | 19,045 | 104,330 | +85,285 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 41,385 | 62,112 | +20,727 |
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 | 71 |
| Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 68 |
| Office administrative, office support and other business support activities | 10 |
| Other manufacturing | 4 |
| Publishing activities | 4 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 24 |
| 2025-11 | 25 |
| 2025-10 | 29 |
| 2025-09 | 38 |
| 2025-08 | 36 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| HELIX TRADING LIMITED | 104 |
| ASDA STORES LIMITED | 94 |
| PRIMARK STORES LIMITED | 89 |
| TG JONES HIGH STREET LIMITED | 87 |
| ESTEE LAUDER COSMETICS LIMITED | 82 |
| SNOPAKE LIMITED | 80 |
| ACCO UK LIMITED | 63 |
| JAKAR INTERNATIONAL LIMITED | 63 |
| HAINENKO LIMITED | 58 |
| ORIGINAL ADDITIONS (BEAUTY PRODUCTS) LIMITED | 58 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 66 |
| 54m+ | 56 |
| 15m-54m | 24 |
| 0-1m | 16 |
| Other | 8 |
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 Arab Emirates | 118,491 |
| Norway | 67,399 |
| United States | 66,412 |
| Italy | 56,965 |
| Ireland | 51,936 |
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 Arab Emirates | 95,861 | 22,630 | -73,231 |
| Norway | 0 | 67,399 | +67,399 |
| United States | 36,793 | 29,619 | -7,174 |
| Italy | 42,094 | 14,871 | -27,223 |
| Ireland | 28,847 | 23,089 | -5,758 |
| Germany | 20,769 | 27,892 | +7,123 |
| Netherlands | 16,853 | 28,852 | +11,999 |
| France | 28,932 | 10,943 | -17,989 |
| Canada | 28,036 | 10,787 | -17,249 |
| Spain | 18,234 | 12,714 | -5,520 |
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 | 1,147 |
| Taiwan | 200 |
| Ireland | 137 |
| Germany | 12 |
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 | 1,071 | 76 | -995 |
| Taiwan | 192 | 8 | -184 |
| Ireland | 137 | 0 | -137 |
| Germany | 12 | 0 | -12 |
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 | 378,652 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 223,435 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 150,113 |
| Other | 2,777 |
| Road transport | 2,210 |
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 | 167,674 | 210,978 | +43,304 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 113,243 | 110,192 | -3,051 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 120,952 | 29,161 | -91,791 |
| Other | 2,036 | 741 | -1,295 |
| Road transport | 2,210 | 0 | -2,210 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| East Midlands Airport | 248,591 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 138,372 |
| London Gateway Port | 103,074 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 54,781 |
| ZLC | 39,572 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| East Midlands Airport | 101,125 | 147,466 | +46,341 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 73,497 | 64,875 | -8,622 |
| London Gateway Port | 90,904 | 12,170 | -78,734 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 27,507 | 27,274 | -233 |
| ZLC | 22,919 | 16,653 | -6,266 |
| Liverpool Docks | 12,366 | 19,052 | +6,686 |
| Dover | 8,294 | 19,395 | +11,101 |
| London | 26,641 | 0 | -26,641 |
| London Stansted Airport | 12,830 | 10,329 | -2,501 |
| Holyhead | 10,780 | 3,296 | -7,484 |
Quick facts
HS code: 821410
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Items like paperknives, letter openers, erasing knives, and pencil sharpeners