Import/export HS code 9611: Hand-operated stamps and printing tools
Tools like date stamps, sealing stamps, and numbering stamps, including hand-held devices for printing or embossing labels. Also includes hand-operated printing sets and composing sticks
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 | 3,329,113 |
| Netherlands | 1,408,075 |
| United States | 1,187,184 |
| Austria | 1,181,960 |
| Italy | 683,963 |
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 | 1,836,114 | 1,492,999 | -343,115 |
| Netherlands | 696,854 | 711,221 | +14,367 |
| United States | 553,719 | 633,465 | +79,746 |
| Austria | 661,393 | 520,567 | -140,826 |
| Italy | 369,011 | 314,952 | -54,059 |
| Taiwan | 474,848 | 204,989 | -269,859 |
| France | 190,006 | 225,563 | +35,557 |
| Germany | 170,020 | 177,237 | +7,217 |
| Viet Nam | 113,065 | 131,614 | +18,549 |
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 108,854 | 69,296 | -39,558 |
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 | 4,580,982 |
| United States | 1,130,824 |
| Netherlands | 889,052 |
| Austria | 715,244 |
| Italy | 678,003 |
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 | 2,586,013 | 1,994,969 | -591,044 |
| United States | 509,745 | 621,079 | +111,334 |
| Netherlands | 479,578 | 409,474 | -70,104 |
| Austria | 414,539 | 300,705 | -113,834 |
| Italy | 361,197 | 316,806 | -44,391 |
| Taiwan | 363,895 | 209,740 | -154,155 |
| Viet Nam | 239,842 | 327,083 | +87,241 |
| Germany | 116,782 | 159,151 | +42,369 |
| Czechia | 129,681 | 128,042 | -1,639 |
| Romania | 115,226 | 83,221 | -32,005 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Inner London - West | 22 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 12 |
| Inner London - East | 11 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 9 |
| West Midlands | 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 | 16 | 14 | -2 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 9 | 10 | +1 |
| Inner London - East | 5 | 8 | +3 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 7 | 6 | -1 |
| West Midlands | 4 | 6 | +2 |
| Greater Manchester | 5 | 5 | +0 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 6 | 5 | -1 |
| West Yorkshire | 6 | 4 | -2 |
| Essex | 3 | 4 | +1 |
| Gloucestershire and Wiltshire | 4 | 2 | -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) | 4,598,441 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 2,649,089 |
| Air transport | 2,644,295 |
| Other | 504,663 |
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) | 2,743,989 | 1,854,452 | -889,537 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 1,350,770 | 1,298,319 | -52,451 |
| Air transport | 1,227,647 | 1,416,648 | +189,001 |
| Other | 252,148 | 252,515 | +367 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Felixstowe | 2,657,868 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 1,383,018 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 856,669 |
| Southampton | 686,657 |
| London Stansted Airport | 672,708 |
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 | 1,660,698 | 997,170 | -663,528 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 697,106 | 685,912 | -11,194 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 328,097 | 528,572 | +200,475 |
| Southampton | 444,320 | 242,337 | -201,983 |
| London Stansted Airport | 389,074 | 283,634 | -105,440 |
| Thamesport | 382,576 | 255,458 | -127,118 |
| East Midlands Airport | 263,273 | 331,400 | +68,127 |
| 000 | 252,148 | 252,515 | +367 |
| Eurotunnel | 230,357 | 262,639 | +32,282 |
| Dover | 271,195 | 189,438 | -81,757 |
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 | 58 |
| Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 49 |
| Other manufacturing | 9 |
| Office administrative, office support and other business support activities | 8 |
| Creative, arts and entertainment activities | 5 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2025-11 | 34 |
| 2025-10 | 47 |
| 2025-09 | 32 |
| 2025-08 | 28 |
| 2025-07 | 33 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| CCL LABEL LIMITED | 109 |
| SEVEN HILLS CRAFTS LIMITED | 105 |
| SHACHIHATA (EUROPE) LTD. | 101 |
| HOBBYCRAFT TRADING LIMITED | 99 |
| SATO UK LIMITED | 98 |
| 2025 REALISATIONS LIMITED | 96 |
| AVERY DENNISON U.K. LIMITED | 93 |
| TRODAT (UK) LIMITED | 89 |
| MELISSA & DOUG, LLC | 82 |
| DIES TO DIE FOR LIMITED | 72 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 54m+ | 59 |
| 1m-15m | 57 |
| 0-1m | 25 |
| 15m-54m | 23 |
| 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Germany | 1,843,693 |
| France | 1,049,291 |
| Belgium | 924,574 |
| United States | 612,940 |
| Netherlands | 604,818 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Germany | 937,946 | 905,747 | -32,199 |
| France | 500,442 | 548,849 | +48,407 |
| Belgium | 483,525 | 441,049 | -42,476 |
| United States | 429,642 | 183,298 | -246,344 |
| Netherlands | 346,380 | 258,438 | -87,942 |
| Spain | 252,268 | 149,469 | -102,799 |
| Italy | 240,029 | 149,756 | -90,273 |
| Canada | 83,249 | 155,226 | +71,977 |
| Denmark | 71,879 | 65,820 | -6,059 |
| Turkey | 0 | 94,048 | +94,048 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Ireland | 2,672 |
| XU | 1,382 |
| Italy | 154 |
| China | 15 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ireland | 0 | 2,672 | +2,672 |
| XU | 1,244 | 138 | -1,106 |
| Italy | 0 | 154 | +154 |
| China | 2 | 13 | +11 |
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) | 3,614,146 |
| Air transport | 3,343,432 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 164,100 |
| Road transport | 35,804 |
| Other | 4,223 |
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) | 1,858,533 | 1,755,613 | -102,920 |
| Air transport | 1,800,422 | 1,543,010 | -257,412 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 95,246 | 68,854 | -26,392 |
| Road transport | 35,804 | 0 | -35,804 |
| Other | 1,246 | 2,977 | +1,731 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 2,676,997 |
| East Midlands Airport | 2,627,947 |
| Dover | 851,218 |
| London Stansted Airport | 281,169 |
| ZLC | 207,203 |
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 | 1,383,908 | 1,293,089 | -90,819 |
| East Midlands Airport | 1,525,549 | 1,102,398 | -423,151 |
| Dover | 434,054 | 417,164 | -16,890 |
| London Stansted Airport | 163,874 | 117,295 | -46,579 |
| ZLC | 64,496 | 142,707 | +78,211 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 56,331 | 142,153 | +85,822 |
| Liverpool Docks | 38,425 | 34,478 | -3,947 |
| London Gateway Port | 26,686 | 26,597 | -89 |
| Birmingham Airport | 19,475 | 24,045 | +4,570 |
| Southampton | 26,443 | 12,695 | -13,748 |
Quick facts
HS code: 9611
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Tools like date stamps, sealing stamps, and numbering stamps, including hand-held devices for printing or embossing labels. Also includes hand-operated printing sets and composing sticks