Import/export HS code 961390: Lighter parts
Parts for cigarette lighters, excluding flints and wicks
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Italy | 959,058 |
| Luxembourg | 230,374 |
| Netherlands | 167,421 |
| China | 148,931 |
| United States | 141,472 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Italy | 605,131 | 353,927 | -251,204 |
| Luxembourg | 117,615 | 112,759 | -4,856 |
| Netherlands | 154,841 | 12,580 | -142,261 |
| China | 83,244 | 65,687 | -17,557 |
| United States | 80,846 | 60,626 | -20,220 |
| Germany | 43,254 | 96,837 | +53,583 |
| Philippines | 0 | 94,619 | +94,619 |
| France | 51,941 | 31,608 | -20,333 |
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 0 | 64,577 | +64,577 |
| Bulgaria | 8,633 | 48,339 | +39,706 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Italy | 455,052 |
| Tunisia | 422,721 |
| United States | 328,302 |
| China | 309,148 |
| Netherlands | 193,369 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Italy | 279,706 | 175,346 | -104,360 |
| Tunisia | 272,321 | 150,400 | -121,921 |
| United States | 173,879 | 154,423 | -19,456 |
| China | 105,181 | 203,967 | +98,786 |
| Netherlands | 180,789 | 12,580 | -168,209 |
| Bulgaria | 83,889 | 91,750 | +7,861 |
| Philippines | 0 | 94,619 | +94,619 |
| Luxembourg | 32,757 | 21,385 | -11,372 |
| Germany | 24,214 | 19,778 | -4,436 |
| Taiwan | 25,140 | 0 | -25,140 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Inner London - West | 7 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 6 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 5 |
| West Midlands | 5 |
| North Eastern Scotland | 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 | 5 | 5 | +0 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 4 | 3 | -1 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 4 | 3 | -1 |
| West Midlands | 5 | 3 | -2 |
| North Eastern Scotland | 2 | 4 | +2 |
| North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset | 2 | 3 | +1 |
| East Yorkshire and Northern Lincolnshire | 3 | 1 | -2 |
| Greater Manchester | 3 | 2 | -1 |
| Outer London - East and North East | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 1 | 2 | +1 |
Import volume by transport
What this shows: Import value by transport mode used to bring goods into the UK.
Top 5 values
| Transport | £ |
|---|---|
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 1,171,921 |
| Air transport | 650,753 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 283,589 |
| Rail transport | 76,579 |
| Road transport | 61,146 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 663,360 | 508,561 | -154,799 |
| Air transport | 407,038 | 243,715 | -163,323 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 107,515 | 176,074 | +68,559 |
| Rail transport | 18,213 | 58,366 | +40,153 |
| Road transport | 61,146 | 0 | -61,146 |
| Other | 58 | 0 | -58 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover | 392,901 |
| London | 340,039 |
| Felixstowe | 293,890 |
| East Midlands Airport | 189,739 |
| London Stansted Airport | 163,319 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dover | 228,465 | 164,436 | -64,029 |
| London | 209,828 | 130,211 | -79,617 |
| Felixstowe | 137,410 | 156,480 | +19,070 |
| East Midlands Airport | 103,455 | 86,284 | -17,171 |
| London Stansted Airport | 104,280 | 59,039 | -45,241 |
| Eurotunnel | 71,772 | 91,202 | +19,430 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 92,592 | 48,969 | -43,623 |
| Birmingham Airport | 83,522 | 18,958 | -64,564 |
| NGO | 18,213 | 58,366 | +40,153 |
| 499 | 59,629 | 7,600 | -52,029 |
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 | 27 |
| Activities of head offices; management consultancy activities | 6 |
| Manufacture of fabricated metal products, except machinery and equipment | 6 |
| Manufacture of machinery and equipment n.e.c. | 5 |
| Office administrative, office support and other business support activities | 5 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2025-11 | 9 |
| 2025-10 | 15 |
| 2025-09 | 10 |
| 2025-08 | 8 |
| 2025-07 | 8 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| ZIPPO UK LIMITED | 49 |
| THETFORD LIMITED | 48 |
| JAGUAR LAND ROVER LIMITED | 36 |
| ZEECO EUROPE LIMITED | 34 |
| CDR TECHNICAL SERVICES LTD | 32 |
| ANGLO-NORDIC BURNER PRODUCTS LIMITED | 28 |
| RICHEMONT HOLDINGS (UK) LIMITED | 27 |
| BOSCH THERMOTECHNOLOGY LTD | 23 |
| LOCHINVAR LIMITED | 15 |
| ELSTER METERING LIMITED | 12 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 54m+ | 29 |
| 1m-15m | 24 |
| 15m-54m | 9 |
| 0-1m | 8 |
| 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Luxembourg | 86,617 |
| France | 73,153 |
| Germany | 50,315 |
| United States | 38,591 |
| South Africa | 16,255 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Luxembourg | 19,512 | 67,105 | +47,593 |
| France | 26,826 | 46,327 | +19,501 |
| Germany | 25,526 | 24,789 | -737 |
| United States | 14,698 | 23,893 | +9,195 |
| South Africa | 0 | 16,255 | +16,255 |
| Netherlands | 10,270 | 4,777 | -5,493 |
| Switzerland | 13,152 | 0 | -13,152 |
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 4,472 | 7,416 | +2,944 |
| Italy | 9,063 | 0 | -9,063 |
| Qatar | 5,039 | 3,505 | -1,534 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| XU | 120 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| XU | 120 | 0 | -120 |
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 | 247,471 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 114,009 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 24,416 |
| Other | 120 |
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 | 77,692 | 169,779 | +92,087 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 67,899 | 46,110 | -21,789 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 3,646 | 20,770 | +17,124 |
| Other | 120 | 0 | -120 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| East Midlands Airport | 120,747 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 60,412 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 53,132 |
| Eurotunnel | 47,947 |
| London Stansted Airport | 44,284 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| East Midlands Airport | 39,006 | 81,741 | +42,735 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 45,227 | 15,185 | -30,042 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 8,656 | 44,476 | +35,820 |
| Eurotunnel | 18,456 | 29,491 | +11,035 |
| London Stansted Airport | 18,247 | 26,037 | +7,790 |
| ZLC | 8,646 | 17,525 | +8,879 |
| Felixstowe | 0 | 18,238 | +18,238 |
| Southampton | 3,646 | 897 | -2,749 |
| Dover | 4,216 | 0 | -4,216 |
| Manchester Airport | 3,137 | 0 | -3,137 |
Quick facts
HS code: 961390
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Parts for cigarette lighters, excluding flints and wicks