Import/export HS code 24031990: Large-pack water-pipe tobacco
Water-pipe tobacco sold in larger packages weighing more than 500 grams
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| France | 460,613 |
| Germany | 201,632 |
| Belgium | 115,331 |
| United States | 56,493 |
| Denmark | 42,163 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| France | 184,924 | 275,689 | +90,765 |
| Germany | 116,750 | 84,882 | -31,868 |
| Belgium | 5,675 | 109,656 | +103,981 |
| United States | 22,642 | 33,851 | +11,209 |
| Denmark | 42,163 | 0 | -42,163 |
| United Arab Emirates | 13,268 | 12,181 | -1,087 |
| Sweden | 2,260 | 0 | -2,260 |
| Ireland | 0 | 1,136 | +1,136 |
| Japan | 1,038 | 0 | -1,038 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Germany | 545,495 |
| Belgium | 223,883 |
| United States | 56,493 |
| Denmark | 42,163 |
| Oman | 17,908 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Germany | 184,924 | 360,571 | +175,647 |
| Belgium | 116,750 | 107,133 | -9,617 |
| United States | 22,642 | 33,851 | +11,209 |
| Denmark | 42,163 | 0 | -42,163 |
| Oman | 10,406 | 7,502 | -2,904 |
| United Arab Emirates | 2,862 | 4,679 | +1,817 |
| Hungary | 4,481 | 1,001 | -3,480 |
| Poland | 1,194 | 1,522 | +328 |
| Sweden | 2,260 | 0 | -2,260 |
| Ireland | 0 | 1,136 | +1,136 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Cumbria | 1 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 1 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cumbria | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 1 | 1 | +0 |
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) | 776,633 |
| Air transport | 87,377 |
| Road transport | 34,012 |
| Other | 5,675 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,522 |
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) | 343,837 | 432,796 | +88,959 |
| Air transport | 39,208 | 48,169 | +8,961 |
| Road transport | 0 | 34,012 | +34,012 |
| Other | 5,675 | 0 | -5,675 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 0 | 1,522 | +1,522 |
| Own propulsion (e.g. imported vehicle driven across land boundary) | 0 | 896 | +896 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover | 694,026 |
| Eurotunnel | 82,607 |
| Manchester Airport | 52,055 |
| 499 | 37,431 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 30,925 |
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 | 304,220 | 389,806 | +85,586 |
| Eurotunnel | 39,617 | 42,990 | +3,373 |
| Manchester Airport | 18,204 | 33,851 | +15,647 |
| 499 | 0 | 37,431 | +37,431 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 18,744 | 12,181 | -6,563 |
| 000 | 5,675 | 0 | -5,675 |
| East Midlands Airport | 2,260 | 0 | -2,260 |
| Birmingham Airport | 0 | 1,136 | +1,136 |
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
|
2 |
|
Manufacture of tobacco products
|
1 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-05 | 1 |
| 2025-07 | 1 |
| 2025-04 | 1 |
| 2024-07 | 1 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 2 |
| 15m-54m | 1 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| South Korea | 191,864 |
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 155,363 |
| United Arab Emirates | 25,710 |
| Indonesia | 13,232 |
| United States | 11,300 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| South Korea | 191,864 | 0 | -191,864 |
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 58,746 | 96,617 | +37,871 |
| United Arab Emirates | 25,710 | 0 | -25,710 |
| Indonesia | 13,232 | 0 | -13,232 |
| United States | 11,300 | 0 | -11,300 |
| Nigeria | 0 | 4,500 | +4,500 |
| Israel | 2,812 | 0 | -2,812 |
| Germany | 0 | 1,739 | +1,739 |
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 | 369,510 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 37,010 |
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 | 266,654 | 102,856 | -163,798 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 37,010 | 0 | -37,010 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| London Heathrow Airport | 365,010 |
| London Gateway Port | 25,710 |
| Southampton | 11,300 |
| London Gatwick Airport | 4,500 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| London Heathrow Airport | 266,654 | 98,356 | -168,298 |
| London Gateway Port | 25,710 | 0 | -25,710 |
| Southampton | 11,300 | 0 | -11,300 |
| London Gatwick Airport | 0 | 4,500 | +4,500 |
Quick facts
HS code: 24031990
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Water-pipe tobacco sold in larger packages weighing more than 500 grams