Import/export HS code 960830: Fountain and stylograph pens
Elegant pens with nibs that use liquid ink for a classic writing experience. Popular for calligraphy and formal writing
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Germany | 7,281,648 |
| France | 3,291,967 |
| China | 2,811,506 |
| Italy | 1,069,672 |
| Taiwan | 713,828 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Germany | 3,990,882 | 3,290,766 | -700,116 |
| France | 1,212,546 | 2,079,421 | +866,875 |
| China | 1,687,133 | 1,124,373 | -562,760 |
| Italy | 666,494 | 403,178 | -263,316 |
| Taiwan | 358,403 | 355,425 | -2,978 |
| United States | 274,078 | 308,566 | +34,488 |
| Netherlands | 197,182 | 166,695 | -30,487 |
| Japan | 185,402 | 129,311 | -56,091 |
| Spain | 110,699 | 123,632 | +12,933 |
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 177,698 | 40,392 | -137,306 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Germany | 7,493,108 |
| China | 4,347,117 |
| Japan | 1,465,730 |
| France | 1,463,584 |
| Taiwan | 918,013 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Germany | 3,746,949 | 3,746,159 | -790 |
| China | 2,566,080 | 1,781,037 | -785,043 |
| Japan | 703,703 | 762,027 | +58,324 |
| France | 684,378 | 779,206 | +94,828 |
| Taiwan | 483,642 | 434,371 | -49,271 |
| Italy | 429,047 | 366,128 | -62,919 |
| United States | 178,275 | 180,474 | +2,199 |
| India | 72,663 | 33,815 | -38,848 |
| Slovenia | 52,538 | 33,495 | -19,043 |
| Switzerland | 35,360 | 35,429 | +69 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Inner London - West | 30 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 18 |
| Greater Manchester | 17 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 14 |
| Inner London - East | 11 |
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 | 19 | 24 | +5 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 13 | 10 | -3 |
| Greater Manchester | 9 | 11 | +2 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 11 | 7 | -4 |
| Inner London - East | 9 | 5 | -4 |
| West Midlands | 8 | 6 | -2 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 4 | 4 | +0 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 3 | 3 | +0 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 5 | 4 | -1 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 4 | 3 | -1 |
Import volume by transport
What this shows: Import value by transport mode used to bring goods into the UK.
Top 5 values
| Transport | £ |
|---|---|
| Air transport | 9,953,060 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 4,424,255 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 2,884,765 |
| Other | 255,027 |
| Road transport | 22,894 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air transport | 5,252,804 | 4,700,256 | -552,548 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 2,061,519 | 2,362,736 | +301,217 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,694,479 | 1,190,286 | -504,193 |
| Other | 204,295 | 50,732 | -153,563 |
| Road transport | 8,833 | 14,061 | +5,228 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| East Midlands Airport | 4,844,112 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 3,295,867 |
| Dover | 1,605,891 |
| London Gateway Port | 1,249,657 |
| London Stansted Airport | 1,249,227 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| East Midlands Airport | 2,551,558 | 2,292,554 | -259,004 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 1,946,372 | 1,349,495 | -596,877 |
| Dover | 571,704 | 1,034,187 | +462,483 |
| London Gateway Port | 729,291 | 520,366 | -208,925 |
| London Stansted Airport | 589,156 | 660,071 | +70,915 |
| Felixstowe | 700,246 | 499,391 | -200,855 |
| Eurotunnel | 536,436 | 589,896 | +53,460 |
| Portsmouth | 308,741 | 345,558 | +36,817 |
| Southampton | 350,835 | 193,616 | -157,219 |
| 000 | 204,295 | 50,732 | -153,563 |
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 | 74 |
| Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 59 |
| Activities of head offices; management consultancy activities | 10 |
| Other manufacturing | 8 |
| Office administrative, office support and other business support activities | 6 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 28 |
| 2025-11 | 33 |
| 2025-10 | 30 |
| 2025-09 | 29 |
| 2025-08 | 26 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| TG JONES HIGH STREET LIMITED | 65 |
| STONE MARKETING LIMITED | 62 |
| POUNDLAND LIMITED | 49 |
| RICHEMONT UK LIMITED | 48 |
| EDDING (U.K.) LIMITED | 47 |
| STUDIO PENS LTD | 44 |
| PENTEL (STATIONERY) LIMITED | 43 |
| CARTIER LIMITED | 41 |
| TJX UK | 41 |
| RYMAN LIMITED | 39 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 54m+ | 71 |
| 1m-15m | 64 |
| 0-1m | 37 |
| 15m-54m | 11 |
| Other | 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| United Arab Emirates | 2,534,099 |
| Germany | 1,697,796 |
| United States | 1,438,478 |
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 529,636 |
| France | 378,123 |
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 | 1,553,815 | 980,284 | -573,531 |
| Germany | 942,677 | 755,119 | -187,558 |
| United States | 556,481 | 881,997 | +325,516 |
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 204,587 | 325,049 | +120,462 |
| France | 232,283 | 145,840 | -86,443 |
| Japan | 20,762 | 271,363 | +250,601 |
| Ireland | 133,518 | 122,211 | -11,307 |
| Netherlands | 42,230 | 106,185 | +63,955 |
| Poland | 77,740 | 68,751 | -8,989 |
| Bahrain | 128,482 | 0 | -128,482 |
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 | 7,224,598 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 839,739 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 392,049 |
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 | 3,716,637 | 3,507,961 | -208,676 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 377,046 | 462,693 | +85,647 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 142,645 | 249,404 | +106,759 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| London Heathrow Airport | 4,282,486 |
| East Midlands Airport | 2,605,819 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 413,690 |
| Liverpool Docks | 287,606 |
| London Stansted Airport | 189,143 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| London Heathrow Airport | 2,288,605 | 1,993,881 | -294,724 |
| East Midlands Airport | 1,241,347 | 1,364,472 | +123,125 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 184,516 | 229,174 | +44,658 |
| Liverpool Docks | 65,208 | 222,398 | +157,190 |
| London Stansted Airport | 89,909 | 99,234 | +9,325 |
| Holyhead | 59,399 | 94,877 | +35,478 |
| Dover | 62,798 | 81,757 | +18,959 |
| ZLC | 71,608 | 43,473 | -28,135 |
| London Gateway Port | 29,981 | 17,380 | -12,601 |
| Southampton | 29,631 | 15,725 | -13,906 |
Quick facts
HS code: 960830
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Elegant pens with nibs that use liquid ink for a classic writing experience. Popular for calligraphy and formal writing