Import/export HS code 330620: Dental floss
Yarn or thread used to clean between teeth, sold in individual retail packages
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.
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* 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 | 5,849,426 |
| Mexico | 5,534,943 |
| United States | 4,121,909 |
| Malaysia | 3,296,246 |
| Germany | 3,131,680 |
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 | 3,595,264 | 2,254,162 | -1,341,102 |
| Mexico | 3,422,364 | 2,112,579 | -1,309,785 |
| United States | 2,277,291 | 1,844,618 | -432,673 |
| Malaysia | 2,000,286 | 1,295,960 | -704,326 |
| Germany | 1,231,359 | 1,900,321 | +668,962 |
| Taiwan | 430,111 | 455,240 | +25,129 |
| Belgium | 399,161 | 342,227 | -56,934 |
| Sweden | 148,010 | 148,247 | +237 |
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 174,028 | 5,876 | -168,152 |
| Italy | 71,519 | 81,591 | +10,072 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Mexico | 8,576,226 |
| China | 7,992,257 |
| Malaysia | 3,499,869 |
| United States | 2,631,137 |
| Italy | 495,954 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mexico | 4,857,753 | 3,718,473 | -1,139,280 |
| China | 4,368,002 | 3,624,255 | -743,747 |
| Malaysia | 2,171,501 | 1,328,368 | -843,133 |
| United States | 1,414,225 | 1,216,912 | -197,313 |
| Italy | 168,811 | 327,143 | +158,332 |
| Switzerland | 319,168 | 118,684 | -200,484 |
| Ireland | 401,997 | 19,470 | -382,527 |
| Taiwan | 193,694 | 80,547 | -113,147 |
| Sweden | 62,285 | 73,937 | +11,652 |
| Viet Nam | 100,335 | 0 | -100,335 |
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 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 4 |
| Inner London - East | 4 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 4 |
| West Yorkshire | 3 |
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 | 6 | 4 | -2 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 4 | 4 | +0 |
| Inner London - East | 3 | 4 | +1 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 4 | 2 | -2 |
| West Yorkshire | 3 | 3 | +0 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Greater Manchester | 2 | 0 | -2 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| Outer London - East and North East | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 16,866,436 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 3,974,235 |
| Air transport | 3,764,111 |
| Other | 152,762 |
| Road transport | 11,996 |
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) | 10,636,373 | 6,230,063 | -4,406,310 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 1,879,675 | 2,094,560 | +214,885 |
| Air transport | 1,536,488 | 2,227,623 | +691,135 |
| Other | 92,202 | 60,560 | -31,642 |
| Road transport | 4,955 | 7,041 | +2,086 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| London Gateway Port | 5,615,256 |
| Felixstowe | 5,459,772 |
| Southampton | 4,084,100 |
| Manchester Airport | 2,871,808 |
| Purfleet | 1,802,196 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| London Gateway Port | 4,526,478 | 1,088,778 | -3,437,700 |
| Felixstowe | 3,306,086 | 2,153,686 | -1,152,400 |
| Southampton | 1,866,871 | 2,217,229 | +350,358 |
| Manchester Airport | 1,084,623 | 1,787,185 | +702,562 |
| Purfleet | 297,891 | 1,504,305 | +1,206,414 |
| Dover | 918,481 | 355,470 | -563,011 |
| Immingham Docks | 484,187 | 160,203 | -323,984 |
| London | 284,877 | 351,488 | +66,611 |
| Liverpool Docks | 292,701 | 315,613 | +22,912 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 331,193 | 262,437 | -68,756 |
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 | 22 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 19 |
| Human health activities | 5 |
| Manufacture of basic pharmaceutical products and pharmaceutical preparations | 2 |
| Other manufacturing | 2 |
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 | 17 |
| 2025-08 | 18 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| DRAMMOCK INTERNATIONAL LIMITED | 108 |
| WRIGHT HEALTH GROUP LIMITED | 78 |
| DENTEK ORAL CARE LIMITED | 69 |
| B & M RETAIL LIMITED | 66 |
| OVERSEAS TRADING LIMITED | 63 |
| POUNDLAND LIMITED | 61 |
| WISDOM TOOTHBRUSHES LIMITED | 57 |
| OMEGA PHARMA LIMITED | 54 |
| PRIMARK STORES LIMITED | 54 |
| GEM IMPORTS LIMITED | 46 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 20 |
| 54m+ | 11 |
| 0-1m | 10 |
| 15m-54m | 7 |
| 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| United Arab Emirates | 1,541,465 |
| Germany | 1,475,681 |
| Ireland | 933,059 |
| Netherlands | 886,795 |
| Denmark | 650,714 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Arab Emirates | 1,157,938 | 383,527 | -774,411 |
| Germany | 722,287 | 753,394 | +31,107 |
| Ireland | 528,001 | 405,058 | -122,943 |
| Netherlands | 443,293 | 443,502 | +209 |
| Denmark | 516,282 | 134,432 | -381,850 |
| Poland | 247,833 | 368,536 | +120,703 |
| United States | 428,016 | 154,614 | -273,402 |
| Switzerland | 242,751 | 215,716 | -27,035 |
| Belgium | 207,890 | 233,868 | +25,978 |
| Singapore | 232,720 | 192,728 | -39,992 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Ireland | 96,345 |
| China | 19,457 |
| XI | 8,062 |
| Malaysia | 6,626 |
| United States | 6,365 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ireland | 46,004 | 50,341 | +4,337 |
| China | 14,569 | 4,888 | -9,681 |
| XI | 4,637 | 3,425 | -1,212 |
| Malaysia | 3,817 | 2,809 | -1,008 |
| United States | 1,831 | 4,534 | +2,703 |
| India | 86 | 294 | +208 |
| Viet Nam | 55 | 169 | +114 |
| Brazil | 149 | 0 | -149 |
| Afghanistan | 33 | 0 | -33 |
| Taiwan | 15 | 0 | -15 |
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) | 7,160,394 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 3,907,102 |
| Air transport | 516,255 |
| Other | 141,946 |
| Road transport | 4,068 |
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) | 3,789,953 | 3,370,441 | -419,512 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 2,716,831 | 1,190,271 | -1,526,560 |
| Air transport | 211,591 | 304,664 | +93,073 |
| Other | 73,809 | 68,137 | -5,672 |
| Road transport | 4,068 | 0 | -4,068 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 4,595,705 |
| London Gateway Port | 1,683,330 |
| Immingham Docks | 1,178,407 |
| Southampton | 792,830 |
| Felixstowe | 594,909 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 2,397,163 | 2,198,542 | -198,621 |
| London Gateway Port | 1,266,338 | 416,992 | -849,346 |
| Immingham Docks | 839,281 | 339,126 | -500,155 |
| Southampton | 536,977 | 255,853 | -281,124 |
| Felixstowe | 474,150 | 120,759 | -353,391 |
| Holyhead | 357,999 | 231,014 | -126,985 |
| Hull | 48,530 | 360,522 | +311,992 |
| Dover | 204,584 | 158,210 | -46,374 |
| Liverpool Docks | 163,411 | 185,071 | +21,660 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 78,431 | 181,777 | +103,346 |
Quick facts
HS code: 330620
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Yarn or thread used to clean between teeth, sold in individual retail packages