Import/export HS code 82159910: Stainless steel items
Individual kitchen or tableware items made of stainless steel
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 | 22,509,729 |
| Viet Nam | 6,489,267 |
| India | 3,901,283 |
| Belgium | 1,640,429 |
| Germany | 1,490,683 |
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 | 12,339,493 | 10,170,236 | -2,169,257 |
| Viet Nam | 3,675,172 | 2,814,095 | -861,077 |
| India | 1,697,380 | 2,203,903 | +506,523 |
| Belgium | 1,012,309 | 628,120 | -384,189 |
| Germany | 878,674 | 612,009 | -266,665 |
| Netherlands | 666,878 | 682,718 | +15,840 |
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 693,073 | 611,909 | -81,164 |
| Italy | 451,222 | 390,917 | -60,305 |
| France | 370,631 | 431,151 | +60,520 |
| Bangladesh | 243,648 | 511,312 | +267,664 |
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 | 28,099,932 |
| Viet Nam | 7,560,259 |
| India | 4,026,766 |
| Bangladesh | 754,960 |
| Italy | 601,224 |
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 | 15,271,417 | 12,828,515 | -2,442,902 |
| Viet Nam | 4,286,283 | 3,273,976 | -1,012,307 |
| India | 1,750,605 | 2,276,161 | +525,556 |
| Bangladesh | 243,648 | 511,312 | +267,664 |
| Italy | 316,744 | 284,480 | -32,264 |
| France | 146,906 | 205,823 | +58,917 |
| Japan | 48,171 | 236,271 | +188,100 |
| United States | 105,133 | 106,289 | +1,156 |
| Thailand | 178,660 | 2,308 | -176,352 |
| Indonesia | 107,249 | 36,460 | -70,789 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Inner London - West | 73 |
| Inner London - East | 38 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 30 |
| West Midlands | 22 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 20 |
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 | 51 | 53 | +2 |
| Inner London - East | 26 | 26 | +0 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 18 | 22 | +4 |
| West Midlands | 18 | 16 | -2 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 14 | 15 | +1 |
| Greater Manchester | 12 | 12 | +0 |
| Outer London - East and North East | 14 | 12 | -2 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 10 | 15 | +5 |
| Outer London - South | 11 | 8 | -3 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 11 | 11 | +0 |
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) | 33,513,894 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 5,106,113 |
| Other | 2,319,126 |
| Air transport | 2,230,695 |
| Road transport | 52,244 |
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) | 17,330,163 | 16,183,731 | -1,146,432 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 2,912,022 | 2,194,091 | -717,931 |
| Other | 1,541,302 | 777,824 | -763,478 |
| Air transport | 1,234,671 | 996,024 | -238,647 |
| Road transport | 0 | 52,244 | +52,244 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Felixstowe | 13,851,659 |
| Southampton | 12,640,660 |
| London Gateway Port | 3,442,453 |
| 000 | 2,319,126 |
| London | 1,472,733 |
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 | 8,340,440 | 5,511,219 | -2,829,221 |
| Southampton | 6,891,332 | 5,749,328 | -1,142,004 |
| London Gateway Port | 804,074 | 2,638,379 | +1,834,305 |
| 000 | 1,541,302 | 777,824 | -763,478 |
| London | 969,469 | 503,264 | -466,205 |
| Dover | 732,832 | 642,262 | -90,570 |
| Liverpool Docks | 413,177 | 825,027 | +411,850 |
| 499 | 53,105 | 867,043 | +813,938 |
| Thamesport | 403,747 | 421,551 | +17,804 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 493,289 | 276,860 | -216,429 |
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 | 180 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 144 |
| Food and beverage service activities | 32 |
| Other manufacturing | 11 |
| Office administrative, office support and other business support activities | 10 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 91 |
| 2025-11 | 87 |
| 2025-10 | 109 |
| 2025-09 | 88 |
| 2025-08 | 90 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| ROBERT WELCH DESIGNS LIMITED | 118 |
| ASDA STORES LIMITED | 117 |
| NISBETS LIMITED | 116 |
| LIFETIME BRANDS EUROPE LIMITED | 116 |
| ARTHUR PRICE & CO.LIMITED | 114 |
| ASTROLUXE LIMITED | 112 |
| TJX UK | 112 |
| DAYES LIMITED | 108 |
| BUNZL UK LIMITED | 106 |
| JOHN LEWIS PLC | 103 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 170 |
| 0-1m | 98 |
| 54m+ | 81 |
| Other | 53 |
| 15m-54m | 47 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Netherlands | 1,339,487 |
| Ireland | 1,124,055 |
| United States | 818,596 |
| United Arab Emirates | 516,751 |
| Germany | 332,033 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Netherlands | 677,314 | 662,173 | -15,141 |
| Ireland | 685,982 | 438,073 | -247,909 |
| United States | 461,478 | 357,118 | -104,360 |
| United Arab Emirates | 241,990 | 274,761 | +32,771 |
| Germany | 189,356 | 142,677 | -46,679 |
| France | 165,922 | 111,308 | -54,614 |
| South Africa | 150,757 | 104,291 | -46,466 |
| Italy | 122,197 | 91,859 | -30,338 |
| Sweden | 100,595 | 96,232 | -4,363 |
| Kazakhstan | 132,359 | 18,196 | -114,163 |
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 | 384,399 |
| Viet Nam | 64,842 |
| India | 6,405 |
| XI | 3,932 |
| Ireland | 2,337 |
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 | 230,677 | 153,722 | -76,955 |
| Viet Nam | 59,602 | 5,240 | -54,362 |
| India | 4,545 | 1,860 | -2,685 |
| XI | 3,862 | 70 | -3,792 |
| Ireland | 35 | 2,302 | +2,267 |
| France | 1,043 | 52 | -991 |
| Belgium | 744 | 285 | -459 |
| Germany | 363 | 315 | -48 |
| Poland | 0 | 654 | +654 |
| Taiwan | 504 | 84 | -420 |
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) | 3,809,750 |
| Air transport | 1,994,213 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,499,139 |
| Other | 471,864 |
| Road transport | 1,177 |
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) | 2,042,830 | 1,766,920 | -275,910 |
| Air transport | 1,116,561 | 877,652 | -238,909 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 899,845 | 599,294 | -300,551 |
| Other | 304,668 | 167,196 | -137,472 |
| Road transport | 1,177 | 0 | -1,177 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 2,497,211 |
| East Midlands Airport | 773,947 |
| London Gateway Port | 770,289 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 663,777 |
| 000 | 471,864 |
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 | 1,381,471 | 1,115,740 | -265,731 |
| East Midlands Airport | 415,836 | 358,111 | -57,725 |
| London Gateway Port | 433,095 | 337,194 | -95,901 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 376,479 | 287,298 | -89,181 |
| 000 | 304,668 | 167,196 | -137,472 |
| Felixstowe | 292,159 | 178,572 | -113,587 |
| Liverpool Docks | 200,585 | 175,562 | -25,023 |
| Holyhead | 196,381 | 173,944 | -22,437 |
| Immingham Docks | 81,646 | 199,452 | +117,806 |
| Manchester Airport | 131,025 | 137,878 | +6,853 |
Quick facts
HS code: 82159910
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Individual kitchen or tableware items made of stainless steel