Import/export HS code 961220: Ink pads
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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 | 986,332 |
| Japan | 591,661 |
| United States | 474,749 |
| Austria | 208,646 |
| Netherlands | 66,268 |
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 | 617,522 | 368,810 | -248,712 |
| Japan | 274,546 | 317,115 | +42,569 |
| United States | 229,285 | 245,464 | +16,179 |
| Austria | 110,355 | 98,291 | -12,064 |
| Netherlands | 47,619 | 18,649 | -28,970 |
| Germany | 31,064 | 35,024 | +3,960 |
| Spain | 63,389 | 1,439 | -61,950 |
| Switzerland | 55,348 | 5,431 | -49,917 |
| France | 28,972 | 24,526 | -4,446 |
| Viet Nam | 36,902 | 14,258 | -22,644 |
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 | 1,105,677 |
| Japan | 626,086 |
| United States | 409,047 |
| Austria | 138,031 |
| Spain | 80,399 |
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 | 718,873 | 386,804 | -332,069 |
| Japan | 294,290 | 331,796 | +37,506 |
| United States | 187,824 | 221,223 | +33,399 |
| Austria | 76,207 | 61,824 | -14,383 |
| Spain | 69,431 | 10,968 | -58,463 |
| Czechia | 38,157 | 29,014 | -9,143 |
| Germany | 22,965 | 32,675 | +9,710 |
| Viet Nam | 43,773 | 11,677 | -32,096 |
| Romania | 35,165 | 14,989 | -20,176 |
| Mexico | 22,692 | 23,843 | +1,151 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Inner London - West | 8 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 7 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 6 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 6 |
| Greater Manchester | 4 |
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 | 7 | 3 | -4 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 6 | 1 | -5 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 3 | 4 | +1 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 4 | 2 | -2 |
| Greater Manchester | 4 | 2 | -2 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 3 | 4 | +1 |
| Inner London - East | 3 | 2 | -1 |
| West Yorkshire | 2 | 3 | +1 |
| East Yorkshire and Northern Lincolnshire | 2 | 3 | +1 |
| Essex | 2 | 2 | +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) | 1,378,826 |
| Air transport | 1,153,751 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 250,566 |
| Road transport | 19,016 |
| Other | 11,037 |
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) | 897,215 | 481,611 | -415,604 |
| Air transport | 519,605 | 634,146 | +114,541 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 163,204 | 87,362 | -75,842 |
| Road transport | 19,016 | 0 | -19,016 |
| Other | 8,766 | 2,271 | -6,495 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Southampton | 539,615 |
| Felixstowe | 474,887 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 323,469 |
| Manchester Airport | 231,345 |
| London Stansted Airport | 199,933 |
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 | 396,031 | 143,584 | -252,447 |
| Felixstowe | 271,268 | 203,619 | -67,649 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 204,494 | 118,975 | -85,519 |
| Manchester Airport | 9,620 | 221,725 | +212,105 |
| London Stansted Airport | 89,594 | 110,339 | +20,745 |
| East Midlands Airport | 104,530 | 90,527 | -14,003 |
| London | 102,679 | 24,729 | -77,950 |
| Birmingham Airport | 76,836 | 43,475 | -33,361 |
| London Gateway Port | 45,355 | 62,065 | +16,710 |
| Eurotunnel | 77,846 | 18,116 | -59,730 |
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 | 32 |
| Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 32 |
| Manufacture of rubber and plastic products | 6 |
| Manufacture of textiles | 5 |
| Creative, arts and entertainment activities | 4 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 13 |
| 2025-11 | 14 |
| 2025-10 | 16 |
| 2025-09 | 6 |
| 2025-08 | 8 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| E.M.RICHFORD,LIMITED | 101 |
| BAKER ROSS LIMITED | 79 |
| 2025 REALISATIONS LIMITED | 61 |
| TRODAT (UK) LIMITED | 59 |
| HOBBYCRAFT TRADING LIMITED | 52 |
| BEAVER-VISITEC INTERNATIONAL SALES LIMITED | 41 |
| STAMPS DIRECT LIMITED | 40 |
| ERS GROUP LIMITED | 38 |
| VOW EUROPE LIMITED | 37 |
| SHACHIHATA (EUROPE) LTD. | 34 |
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+ | 28 |
| 0-1m | 17 |
| 15m-54m | 8 |
| Other | 5 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Italy | 189,712 |
| Belgium | 81,134 |
| Ireland | 68,173 |
| United States | 36,810 |
| Germany | 33,673 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Italy | 118,965 | 70,747 | -48,218 |
| Belgium | 63,080 | 18,054 | -45,026 |
| Ireland | 52,910 | 15,263 | -37,647 |
| United States | 26,479 | 10,331 | -16,148 |
| Germany | 18,444 | 15,229 | -3,215 |
| Saudi Arabia | 23,998 | 0 | -23,998 |
| Sweden | 2,227 | 20,081 | +17,854 |
| Turkey | 2,114 | 19,327 | +17,213 |
| Netherlands | 11,568 | 9,198 | -2,370 |
| Greece | 15,999 | 3,654 | -12,345 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| XI | 3,044 |
| China | 439 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| XI | 1,219 | 1,825 | +606 |
| China | 439 | 0 | -439 |
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 | 431,649 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 197,528 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 54,345 |
| Road transport | 23,985 |
| Other | 5,597 |
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 | 259,379 | 172,270 | -87,109 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 110,457 | 87,071 | -23,386 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 37,078 | 17,267 | -19,811 |
| Road transport | 23,985 | 0 | -23,985 |
| Other | 3,078 | 2,519 | -559 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| ZLC | 273,592 |
| East Midlands Airport | 112,494 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 108,521 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 37,439 |
| Dover | 33,981 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| ZLC | 172,813 | 100,779 | -72,034 |
| East Midlands Airport | 81,932 | 30,562 | -51,370 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 72,532 | 35,989 | -36,543 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 6,228 | 31,211 | +24,983 |
| Dover | 25,754 | 8,227 | -17,527 |
| Liverpool Docks | 10,506 | 18,312 | +7,806 |
| Immingham Docks | 0 | 28,005 | +28,005 |
| London Stansted Airport | 11,039 | 9,718 | -1,321 |
| London Gateway Port | 17,122 | 0 | -17,122 |
| Felixstowe | 8,548 | 3,084 | -5,464 |
Quick facts
HS code: 961220
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Ink pads used for stamping, whether inked or not, with or without boxes