Import/export HS code 960840: Mechanical pencils
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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 | 3,001,955 |
| Germany | 805,192 |
| France | 711,652 |
| Czechia | 449,433 |
| Japan | 215,143 |
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 | 1,084,088 | 1,917,867 | +833,779 |
| Germany | 437,751 | 367,441 | -70,310 |
| France | 420,454 | 291,198 | -129,256 |
| Czechia | 205,054 | 244,379 | +39,325 |
| Japan | 113,363 | 101,780 | -11,583 |
| South Korea | 90,347 | 99,686 | +9,339 |
| Sweden | 0 | 118,982 | +118,982 |
| Netherlands | 16,298 | 95,684 | +79,386 |
| India | 28,026 | 42,288 | +14,262 |
| United States | 8,433 | 22,775 | +14,342 |
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 | 3,090,201 |
| Japan | 716,823 |
| Germany | 624,420 |
| United States | 410,867 |
| France | 209,887 |
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 | 1,141,083 | 1,949,118 | +808,035 |
| Japan | 367,244 | 349,579 | -17,665 |
| Germany | 304,091 | 320,329 | +16,238 |
| United States | 172,441 | 238,426 | +65,985 |
| France | 103,359 | 106,528 | +3,169 |
| Romania | 12,572 | 110,626 | +98,054 |
| India | 33,506 | 76,746 | +43,240 |
| Czechia | 53,180 | 47,411 | -5,769 |
| Sweden | 0 | 97,750 | +97,750 |
| Taiwan | 26,642 | 27,194 | +552 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Inner London - West | 18 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 7 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 5 |
| Inner London - East | 5 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 5 |
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 | 14 | 9 | -5 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 5 | 4 | -1 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 5 | 3 | -2 |
| Inner London - East | 3 | 4 | +1 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 4 | 2 | -2 |
| Gloucestershire and Wiltshire | 2 | 3 | +1 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 2 | 3 | +1 |
| North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset | 3 | 1 | -2 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 3 | 2 | -1 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 0 | 3 | +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) | 2,691,872 |
| Air transport | 1,710,897 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 1,276,595 |
| Other | 206,354 |
| Road transport | 9,997 |
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) | 958,108 | 1,733,764 | +775,656 |
| Air transport | 799,867 | 911,030 | +111,163 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 520,246 | 756,349 | +236,103 |
| Other | 193,063 | 13,291 | -179,772 |
| Road transport | 1,393 | 8,604 | +7,211 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Southampton | 1,342,565 |
| Birmingham Airport | 866,741 |
| Felixstowe | 543,293 |
| Dover | 498,228 |
| Eurotunnel | 482,276 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Southampton | 304,564 | 1,038,001 | +733,437 |
| Birmingham Airport | 385,567 | 481,174 | +95,607 |
| Felixstowe | 377,743 | 165,550 | -212,193 |
| Dover | 227,634 | 270,594 | +42,960 |
| Eurotunnel | 229,360 | 252,916 | +23,556 |
| Thamesport | 210,727 | 193,778 | -16,949 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 148,849 | 179,232 | +30,383 |
| London Gateway Port | 69,205 | 204,706 | +135,501 |
| East Midlands Airport | 167,818 | 69,962 | -97,856 |
| 000 | 193,063 | 13,291 | -179,772 |
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 | 46 |
| Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 37 |
| Office administrative, office support and other business support activities | 7 |
| Land transport and transport via pipelines | 2 |
| Manufacture of paper and paper products | 2 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 18 |
| 2025-11 | 23 |
| 2025-10 | 24 |
| 2025-09 | 18 |
| 2025-08 | 14 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| PENTEL (STATIONERY) LIMITED | 115 |
| MITSUBISHI PENCIL CO. U.K. LTD. | 56 |
| TESCO STORES LIMITED | 56 |
| TESCO STORES LIMITED | 56 |
| STONE MARKETING LIMITED | 55 |
| ASDA STORES LIMITED | 55 |
| TILSTONE TRADING LIMITED | 51 |
| BIC U.K. LIMITED | 48 |
| ZEBRA PEN (UK) LIMITED | 47 |
| HAINENKO LIMITED | 47 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 39 |
| 54m+ | 26 |
| 0-1m | 15 |
| 15m-54m | 12 |
| 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Ireland | 177,709 |
| Germany | 137,063 |
| United States | 96,968 |
| France | 68,930 |
| Netherlands | 65,893 |
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 | 47,990 | 129,719 | +81,729 |
| Germany | 75,819 | 61,244 | -14,575 |
| United States | 80,529 | 16,439 | -64,090 |
| France | 41,983 | 26,947 | -15,036 |
| Netherlands | 40,863 | 25,030 | -15,833 |
| Poland | 24,052 | 14,940 | -9,112 |
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 16,079 | 0 | -16,079 |
| Switzerland | 2,871 | 7,186 | +4,315 |
| Taiwan | 0 | 8,521 | +8,521 |
| United Republic of Tanzania | 7,296 | 0 | -7,296 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Romania | 164 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Romania | 0 | 164 | +164 |
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) | 402,727 |
| Air transport | 221,910 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 39,972 |
| Other | 164 |
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) | 161,162 | 241,565 | +80,403 |
| Air transport | 151,744 | 70,166 | -81,578 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 31,080 | 8,892 | -22,188 |
| Other | 0 | 164 | +164 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 201,669 |
| East Midlands Airport | 141,670 |
| Fishguard | 107,923 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 71,390 |
| Holyhead | 33,701 |
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 | 97,036 | 104,633 | +7,597 |
| East Midlands Airport | 92,520 | 49,150 | -43,370 |
| Fishguard | 8,806 | 99,117 | +90,311 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 52,845 | 18,545 | -34,300 |
| Holyhead | 29,717 | 3,984 | -25,733 |
| London Gateway Port | 31,080 | 0 | -31,080 |
| Dover | 15,174 | 5,869 | -9,305 |
| Milford | 0 | 15,624 | +15,624 |
| Liverpool Docks | 8,464 | 5,504 | -2,960 |
| Heysham | 1,003 | 7,143 | +6,140 |
Quick facts
HS code: 960840
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Pencils with a sliding or propelling mechanism for easy use. No sharpening needed, perfect for drafting and sketching