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 | 916,122 |
| Luxembourg | 264,220 |
| China | 155,119 |
| Netherlands | 151,377 |
| United States | 143,701 |
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 | 566,642 | 349,480 | -217,162 |
| Luxembourg | 116,203 | 148,017 | +31,814 |
| China | 85,120 | 69,999 | -15,121 |
| Netherlands | 138,797 | 12,580 | -126,217 |
| United States | 85,303 | 58,398 | -26,905 |
| Germany | 34,497 | 82,726 | +48,229 |
| Philippines | 0 | 94,619 | +94,619 |
| France | 43,708 | 33,277 | -10,431 |
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 0 | 64,577 | +64,577 |
| Bulgaria | 8,633 | 50,147 | +41,514 |
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 | 438,524 |
| Tunisia | 400,978 |
| United States | 348,146 |
| China | 318,427 |
| Netherlands | 177,325 |
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 | 264,972 | 173,552 | -91,420 |
| Tunisia | 251,562 | 149,416 | -102,146 |
| United States | 164,634 | 183,512 | +18,878 |
| China | 114,389 | 204,038 | +89,649 |
| Netherlands | 164,745 | 12,580 | -152,165 |
| Bulgaria | 75,474 | 91,966 | +16,492 |
| Philippines | 0 | 94,619 | +94,619 |
| Luxembourg | 32,757 | 21,385 | -11,372 |
| Taiwan | 25,140 | 0 | -25,140 |
| Germany | 14,884 | 9,831 | -5,053 |
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 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 5 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 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 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 4 | 3 | -1 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 3 | 3 | +0 |
| West Midlands | 5 | 3 | -2 |
| North Eastern Scotland | 2 | 4 | +2 |
| North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset | 2 | 3 | +1 |
| Greater Manchester | 3 | 2 | -1 |
| Outer London - East and North East | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| Devon | 2 | 1 | -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) | 1,124,109 |
| Air transport | 630,340 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 290,328 |
| Rail transport | 86,013 |
| Road transport | 50,708 |
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) | 609,479 | 514,630 | -94,849 |
| Air transport | 392,170 | 238,170 | -154,000 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 99,937 | 190,391 | +90,454 |
| Rail transport | 21,989 | 64,024 | +42,035 |
| Road transport | 50,708 | 0 | -50,708 |
| Other | 4 | 0 | -4 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover | 359,319 |
| London | 325,855 |
| Felixstowe | 279,656 |
| East Midlands Airport | 169,452 |
| London Stansted Airport | 165,393 |
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 | 216,461 | 142,858 | -73,603 |
| London | 194,959 | 130,896 | -64,063 |
| Felixstowe | 123,176 | 156,480 | +33,304 |
| East Midlands Airport | 88,794 | 80,658 | -8,136 |
| London Stansted Airport | 104,873 | 60,520 | -44,353 |
| Eurotunnel | 60,808 | 89,610 | +28,802 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 98,749 | 38,324 | -60,425 |
| Birmingham Airport | 78,294 | 18,958 | -59,336 |
| NGO | 21,989 | 64,024 | +42,035 |
| Thamesport | 34,478 | 35,121 | +643 |
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 | 25 |
| 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 |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 7 |
| 2025-11 | 9 |
| 2025-10 | 15 |
| 2025-09 | 10 |
| 2025-08 | 8 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| THETFORD LIMITED | 49 |
| ZIPPO UK LIMITED | 49 |
| JAGUAR LAND ROVER LIMITED | 37 |
| ZEECO EUROPE LIMITED | 34 |
| CDR TECHNICAL SERVICES LTD | 32 |
| RICHEMONT HOLDINGS (UK) LIMITED | 28 |
| ANGLO-NORDIC BURNER PRODUCTS LIMITED | 28 |
| BOSCH THERMOTECHNOLOGY LTD | 23 |
| LOCHINVAR LIMITED | 15 |
| ELSTER METERING LIMITED | 13 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 54m+ | 28 |
| 1m-15m | 21 |
| 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 | 95,767 |
| France | 94,042 |
| United States | 37,091 |
| Germany | 33,915 |
| 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 | 23,519 | 72,248 | +48,729 |
| France | 26,826 | 67,216 | +40,390 |
| United States | 32,534 | 4,557 | -27,977 |
| Germany | 9,126 | 24,789 | +15,663 |
| South Africa | 0 | 16,255 | +16,255 |
| Netherlands | 10,270 | 4,777 | -5,493 |
| Japan | 2,982 | 11,226 | +8,244 |
| Switzerland | 13,152 | 0 | -13,152 |
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 4,472 | 7,416 | +2,944 |
| Italy | 9,063 | 0 | -9,063 |
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 | 262,441 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 118,498 |
| 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 | 81,795 | 180,646 | +98,851 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 53,719 | 64,779 | +11,060 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 21,884 | 2,532 | -19,352 |
| 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 | 119,375 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 70,974 |
| Eurotunnel | 68,836 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 44,012 |
| London Stansted Airport | 42,784 |
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 | 42,739 | 76,636 | +33,897 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 10,526 | 60,448 | +49,922 |
| Eurotunnel | 18,456 | 50,380 | +31,924 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 31,047 | 12,965 | -18,082 |
| London Stansted Airport | 16,747 | 26,037 | +9,290 |
| ZLC | 8,646 | 17,525 | +8,879 |
| Felixstowe | 18,238 | 0 | -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