Import/export HS code 961320: Refillable pocket lighters
Small, gas-fueled lighters that can be refilled and reused
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 | 19,104,096 |
| Spain | 6,834,301 |
| France | 3,579,849 |
| Netherlands | 537,200 |
| United Arab Emirates | 535,334 |
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 | 11,041,582 | 8,062,514 | -2,979,068 |
| Spain | 5,060,637 | 1,773,664 | -3,286,973 |
| France | 1,340,026 | 2,239,823 | +899,797 |
| Netherlands | 337,924 | 199,276 | -138,648 |
| United Arab Emirates | 535,334 | 0 | -535,334 |
| Viet Nam | 272,187 | 144,519 | -127,668 |
| Morocco | 203,760 | 0 | -203,760 |
| United States | 113,200 | 89,095 | -24,105 |
| Germany | 95,263 | 99,928 | +4,665 |
| Italy | 8,850 | 164,289 | +155,439 |
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 | 21,379,794 |
| Spain | 7,825,409 |
| France | 871,158 |
| United Arab Emirates | 462,639 |
| Switzerland | 460,581 |
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 | 12,039,725 | 9,340,069 | -2,699,656 |
| Spain | 5,354,143 | 2,471,266 | -2,882,877 |
| France | 484,160 | 386,998 | -97,162 |
| United Arab Emirates | 462,639 | 0 | -462,639 |
| Switzerland | 146,724 | 313,857 | +167,133 |
| Viet Nam | 240,443 | 217,540 | -22,903 |
| United Kingdom | 127,595 | 78,133 | -49,462 |
| United States | 110,043 | 48,469 | -61,574 |
| Belgium | 28,075 | 122,009 | +93,934 |
| Japan | 43,785 | 78,473 | +34,688 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Inner London - West | 14 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 10 |
| West Midlands | 9 |
| Greater Manchester | 7 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 6 |
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 | 8 | 11 | +3 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 8 | 9 | +1 |
| West Midlands | 6 | 6 | +0 |
| Greater Manchester | 6 | 2 | -4 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 4 | 3 | -1 |
| Inner London - East | 4 | 2 | -2 |
| Cambridgeshire and Peterborough | 3 | 4 | +1 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Devon | 3 | 2 | -1 |
| Essex | 2 | 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 21,590,993 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 9,120,150 |
| Air transport | 1,878,742 |
| Other | 66,216 |
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) | 12,523,656 | 9,067,337 | -3,456,319 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 5,947,863 | 3,172,287 | -2,775,576 |
| Air transport | 887,018 | 991,724 | +104,706 |
| Other | 44,034 | 22,182 | -21,852 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Felixstowe | 16,890,620 |
| Dover | 7,863,526 |
| Southampton | 2,429,289 |
| London Gateway Port | 1,770,656 |
| London Stansted Airport | 489,189 |
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 | 8,911,140 | 7,979,480 | -931,660 |
| Dover | 5,302,194 | 2,561,332 | -2,740,862 |
| Southampton | 2,126,747 | 302,542 | -1,824,205 |
| London Gateway Port | 1,000,853 | 769,803 | -231,050 |
| London Stansted Airport | 212,492 | 276,697 | +64,205 |
| London Gatwick Airport | 162,572 | 325,110 | +162,538 |
| Eurotunnel | 203,975 | 281,699 | +77,724 |
| Thamesport | 360,264 | 31,323 | -328,941 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 209,131 | 158,407 | -50,724 |
| London | 220,869 | 135,572 | -85,297 |
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 | 58 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 33 |
| Food and beverage service activities | 4 |
| Activities of head offices; management consultancy activities | 3 |
| Warehousing and support activities for transportation | 3 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 15 |
| 2025-11 | 18 |
| 2025-10 | 22 |
| 2025-09 | 17 |
| 2025-08 | 16 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| TOR IMPORTS LIMITED | 77 |
| OVERSEAS TRADING LIMITED | 71 |
| REPUBLIC TECHNOLOGIES (UK) LIMITED | 66 |
| RICHEMONT HOLDINGS (UK) LIMITED | 61 |
| CLIPPER U.K. LTD | 58 |
| B & M RETAIL LIMITED | 56 |
| STONE MARKETING LIMITED | 44 |
| FIZZA ELECTRONICS LIMITED | 37 |
| MMS WHOLESALE LIMITED | 37 |
| BULL BRAND LIMITED | 36 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 39 |
| 0-1m | 23 |
| 15m-54m | 14 |
| 54m+ | 14 |
| Other | 6 |
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 | 1,031,049 |
| France | 870,024 |
| Netherlands | 731,330 |
| Spain | 322,732 |
| Germany | 205,056 |
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 | 465,038 | 566,011 | +100,973 |
| France | 480,618 | 389,406 | -91,212 |
| Netherlands | 489,323 | 242,007 | -247,316 |
| Spain | 1,062 | 321,670 | +320,608 |
| Germany | 165,208 | 39,848 | -125,360 |
| China | 110,122 | 43,225 | -66,897 |
| United States | 38,927 | 70,076 | +31,149 |
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 58,282 | 8,803 | -49,479 |
| Israel | 65,494 | 0 | -65,494 |
| Italy | 0 | 36,439 | +36,439 |
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 | 46,675 |
| China | 22,955 |
| Ireland | 203 |
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 | 25,358 | 21,317 | -4,041 |
| China | 13,602 | 9,353 | -4,249 |
| Ireland | 165 | 38 | -127 |
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) | 2,702,125 |
| Air transport | 849,504 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 207,835 |
| Other | 140,903 |
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) | 1,250,728 | 1,451,397 | +200,669 |
| Air transport | 526,763 | 322,741 | -204,022 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 150,856 | 56,979 | -93,877 |
| Other | 73,957 | 66,946 | -7,011 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Eurotunnel | 596,310 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 566,160 |
| Liverpool Docks | 463,229 |
| Holyhead | 352,629 |
| Dover | 339,445 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eurotunnel | 286,454 | 309,856 | +23,402 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 276,165 | 289,995 | +13,830 |
| Liverpool Docks | 211,257 | 251,972 | +40,715 |
| Holyhead | 164,277 | 188,352 | +24,075 |
| Dover | 6,703 | 332,742 | +326,039 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 198,878 | 78,284 | -120,594 |
| ZLC | 189,824 | 67,190 | -122,634 |
| East Midlands Airport | 102,054 | 127,775 | +25,721 |
| Felixstowe | 213,996 | 6,279 | -207,717 |
| 000 | 73,957 | 66,946 | -7,011 |
Quick facts
HS code: 961320
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Small, gas-fueled lighters that can be refilled and reused