Import/export HS code 851030: Hair removal tools
Electric devices designed to remove hair, such as epilators or wax heaters
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 | 10,637,562 |
| Hungary | 4,330,078 |
| Germany | 2,640,016 |
| Netherlands | 2,032,833 |
| Thailand | 447,907 |
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 | 6,202,791 | 4,434,771 | -1,768,020 |
| Hungary | 2,014,334 | 2,315,744 | +301,410 |
| Germany | 1,242,879 | 1,397,137 | +154,258 |
| Netherlands | 1,007,224 | 1,025,609 | +18,385 |
| Thailand | 114,246 | 333,661 | +219,415 |
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 151,605 | 255,461 | +103,856 |
| Ireland | 154,669 | 143,955 | -10,714 |
| United States | 129,750 | 61,246 | -68,504 |
| South Korea | 78,175 | 98,227 | +20,052 |
| Spain | 85,455 | 38,452 | -47,003 |
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 | 13,462,721 |
| Germany | 5,971,620 |
| Hungary | 590,412 |
| Bosnia and Herzegovina | 476,699 |
| Thailand | 406,818 |
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 | 7,587,969 | 5,874,752 | -1,713,217 |
| Germany | 2,780,344 | 3,191,276 | +410,932 |
| Hungary | 325,529 | 264,883 | -60,646 |
| Bosnia and Herzegovina | 386,645 | 90,054 | -296,591 |
| Thailand | 52,643 | 354,175 | +301,532 |
| Indonesia | 1,098 | 242,616 | +241,518 |
| Spain | 73,254 | 34,051 | -39,203 |
| United Kingdom | 39,937 | 46,595 | +6,658 |
| Ireland | 56,055 | 14,795 | -41,260 |
| United States | 57,585 | 6,627 | -50,958 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Greater Manchester | 12 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 11 |
| Inner London - West | 5 |
| West Midlands | 5 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Greater Manchester | 9 | 5 | -4 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 9 | 7 | -2 |
| Inner London - West | 2 | 3 | +1 |
| West Midlands | 2 | 3 | +1 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 3 | 3 | +0 |
| Inner London - East | 2 | 4 | +2 |
| South East Wales | 2 | 3 | +1 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 1 | 3 | +2 |
| Kent | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Merseyside | 3 | 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) | 9,713,537 |
| Air transport | 6,046,141 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 5,750,729 |
| Other | 180,798 |
| Road transport | 881 |
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) | 4,808,588 | 4,904,949 | +96,361 |
| Air transport | 3,732,281 | 2,313,860 | -1,418,421 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 2,859,302 | 2,891,427 | +32,125 |
| Other | 118,984 | 61,814 | -57,170 |
| Road transport | 0 | 881 | +881 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Purfleet | 3,559,798 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 2,398,996 |
| Felixstowe | 2,374,409 |
| Dover | 2,019,936 |
| London | 1,838,994 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Purfleet | 1,700,031 | 1,859,767 | +159,736 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 1,767,915 | 631,081 | -1,136,834 |
| Felixstowe | 1,786,496 | 587,913 | -1,198,583 |
| Dover | 1,267,492 | 752,444 | -515,048 |
| London | 513,019 | 1,325,975 | +812,956 |
| 499 | 517,642 | 866,412 | +348,770 |
| Southampton | 426,763 | 725,741 | +298,978 |
| Harwich | 414,647 | 612,496 | +197,849 |
| London Gateway Port | 267,074 | 736,073 | +468,999 |
| Tyne | 519,898 | 408,719 | -111,179 |
Importer companies by SIC division
What this shows: Industry breakdown (SIC divisions) of importing companies.
Top 5 values
| SIC | Companies |
|---|---|
|
Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles
|
38 |
|
Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles
|
35 |
|
Office administrative, office support and other business support activities
|
5 |
|
Activities of head offices; management consultancy activities
|
3 |
|
Other professional, scientific and technical activities
|
3 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-05 | 8 |
| 2026-04 | 13 |
| 2026-03 | 12 |
| 2026-02 | 9 |
| 2026-01 | 9 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| SPECTRUM BRANDS (UK) LIMITED | 81 |
| QVC UK | 69 |
| TJX UK | 64 |
| B & M RETAIL LIMITED | 63 |
| PHILIPS ELECTRONICS UK LIMITED | 53 |
| JOHN MILLS LIMITED | 47 |
| THE BEAUTY TECH GROUP TRADING LIMITED | 47 |
| THE CONAIR GROUP LIMITED | 46 |
| SENZA GROUP LIMITED | 45 |
| EASYLIFE LIMITED | 44 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 22 |
| 0-1m | 20 |
| 54m+ | 15 |
| Other | 13 |
| 15m-54m | 12 |
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 | 1,268,626 |
| Germany | 318,480 |
| Netherlands | 266,113 |
| Croatia | 263,214 |
| France | 248,468 |
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 | 733,420 | 535,206 | -198,214 |
| Germany | 210,594 | 107,886 | -102,708 |
| Netherlands | 237,140 | 28,973 | -208,167 |
| Croatia | 263,214 | 0 | -263,214 |
| France | 154,426 | 94,042 | -60,384 |
| Australia | 93,382 | 80,823 | -12,559 |
| Israel | 85,783 | 60,000 | -25,783 |
| United States | 93,127 | 48,462 | -44,665 |
| Poland | 69,071 | 47,728 | -21,343 |
| Iceland | 48,623 | 65,995 | +17,372 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Germany | 47,055 |
| China | 31,005 |
| Poland | 16,904 |
| Ireland | 6,408 |
| Bosnia and Herzegovina | 2,639 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Germany | 28,723 | 18,332 | -10,391 |
| China | 16,850 | 14,155 | -2,695 |
| Poland | 0 | 16,904 | +16,904 |
| Ireland | 6,191 | 217 | -5,974 |
| Bosnia and Herzegovina | 2,639 | 0 | -2,639 |
| Hungary | 0 | 426 | +426 |
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) | 2,337,143 |
| Air transport | 826,692 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 602,948 |
| Other | 122,984 |
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) | 1,694,670 | 642,473 | -1,052,197 |
| Air transport | 478,777 | 347,915 | -130,862 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 339,851 | 263,097 | -76,754 |
| Other | 71,204 | 51,780 | -19,424 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 991,706 |
| Holyhead | 604,721 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 553,664 |
| Heysham | 428,834 |
| Liverpool Docks | 153,800 |
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 | 829,058 | 162,648 | -666,410 |
| Holyhead | 250,792 | 353,929 | +103,137 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 296,603 | 257,061 | -39,542 |
| Heysham | 359,490 | 69,344 | -290,146 |
| Liverpool Docks | 110,815 | 42,985 | -67,830 |
| Harwich | 148,139 | 0 | -148,139 |
| London Gateway Port | 97,138 | 47,557 | -49,581 |
| London | 64,221 | 64,372 | +151 |
| East Midlands Airport | 105,075 | 18,680 | -86,395 |
| 000 | 71,204 | 51,780 | -19,424 |
Quick facts
HS code: 851030
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Electric devices designed to remove hair, such as epilators or wax heaters