Import/export HS code 960321: Toothbrushes and dental-plate brushes
Includes all types of toothbrushes and brushes designed for cleaning dental plates
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Germany | 46,291,389 |
| Sweden | 43,741,503 |
| China | 37,589,661 |
| Ireland | 12,629,101 |
| Netherlands | 10,916,520 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Germany | 21,353,016 | 24,938,373 | +3,585,357 |
| Sweden | 21,948,435 | 21,793,068 | -155,367 |
| China | 19,898,147 | 17,691,514 | -2,206,633 |
| Ireland | 4,847,083 | 7,782,018 | +2,934,935 |
| Netherlands | 5,263,095 | 5,653,425 | +390,330 |
| Belgium | 4,139,227 | 4,546,602 | +407,375 |
| Austria | 3,600,975 | 2,172,620 | -1,428,355 |
| Taiwan | 2,849,724 | 2,916,333 | +66,609 |
| India | 2,386,320 | 2,848,275 | +461,955 |
| Switzerland | 2,478,246 | 2,658,369 | +180,123 |
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 | 56,947,089 |
| China | 50,340,820 |
| Sweden | 45,152,361 |
| Ireland | 11,986,211 |
| India | 7,880,942 |
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 | 27,470,638 | 29,476,451 | +2,005,813 |
| China | 26,415,310 | 23,925,510 | -2,489,800 |
| Sweden | 22,371,843 | 22,780,518 | +408,675 |
| Ireland | 4,963,958 | 7,022,253 | +2,058,295 |
| India | 3,669,949 | 4,210,993 | +541,044 |
| Switzerland | 2,714,681 | 3,423,393 | +708,712 |
| United States | 2,213,373 | 2,206,738 | -6,635 |
| Poland | 2,210,373 | 1,911,290 | -299,083 |
| Malaysia | 2,373,473 | 1,633,793 | -739,680 |
| Viet Nam | 2,067,732 | 1,627,321 | -440,411 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Inner London - West | 41 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 33 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 27 |
| Greater Manchester | 22 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 21 |
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 | 30 | 27 | -3 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 24 | 25 | +1 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 18 | 21 | +3 |
| Greater Manchester | 13 | 15 | +2 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 19 | 17 | -2 |
| West Midlands | 9 | 12 | +3 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 9 | 11 | +2 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 10 | 9 | -1 |
| Inner London - East | 13 | 6 | -7 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 9 | 10 | +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) | 135,739,573 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 58,187,937 |
| Air transport | 8,555,514 |
| Road transport | 3,299,893 |
| Other | 701,515 |
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) | 65,584,412 | 70,155,161 | +4,570,749 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 29,764,412 | 28,423,525 | -1,340,887 |
| Air transport | 4,112,813 | 4,442,701 | +329,888 |
| Road transport | 1,337,940 | 1,961,953 | +624,013 |
| Other | 513,430 | 188,085 | -325,345 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Immingham Docks | 43,844,952 |
| Felixstowe | 33,868,472 |
| Dover | 30,360,583 |
| Purfleet | 24,275,417 |
| Southampton | 12,631,906 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Immingham Docks | 23,176,669 | 20,668,283 | -2,508,386 |
| Felixstowe | 17,147,170 | 16,721,302 | -425,868 |
| Dover | 19,148,643 | 11,211,940 | -7,936,703 |
| Purfleet | 5,960,531 | 18,314,886 | +12,354,355 |
| Southampton | 7,522,714 | 5,109,192 | -2,413,522 |
| Liverpool Docks | 4,992,188 | 7,049,575 | +2,057,387 |
| London | 4,899,315 | 6,634,470 | +1,735,155 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 4,430,472 | 1,747,642 | -2,682,830 |
| Eurotunnel | 2,692,318 | 2,762,940 | +70,622 |
| London Gateway Port | 2,429,818 | 2,937,052 | +507,234 |
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 | 156 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 142 |
| Other manufacturing | 21 |
| Activities of head offices; management consultancy activities | 14 |
| Office administrative, office support and other business support activities | 13 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-04 | 71 |
| 2026-03 | 78 |
| 2026-02 | 77 |
| 2026-01 | 71 |
| 2025-12 | 77 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| WISDOM TOOTHBRUSHES LIMITED | 124 |
| B & M RETAIL LIMITED | 108 |
| POUNDLAND LIMITED | 107 |
| OVERSEAS TRADING LIMITED | 104 |
| PRIMARK STORES LIMITED | 103 |
| DRAMMOCK INTERNATIONAL LIMITED | 103 |
| SYSCO GUEST SUPPLY EUROPE LIMITED | 94 |
| SURE HEALTH & BEAUTY LIMITED | 91 |
| KOKOMO LIMITED | 90 |
| TJX UK | 84 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 137 |
| 0-1m | 90 |
| 54m+ | 56 |
| Other | 37 |
| 15m-54m | 31 |
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 | 9,991,262 |
| Germany | 2,765,766 |
| United States | 2,713,657 |
| Netherlands | 1,494,030 |
| United Arab Emirates | 987,334 |
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 | 4,704,202 | 5,287,060 | +582,858 |
| Germany | 974,156 | 1,791,610 | +817,454 |
| United States | 1,292,802 | 1,420,855 | +128,053 |
| Netherlands | 758,845 | 735,185 | -23,660 |
| United Arab Emirates | 641,575 | 345,759 | -295,816 |
| France | 487,187 | 338,405 | -148,782 |
| Belgium | 731,739 | 81,714 | -650,025 |
| Denmark | 417,644 | 364,157 | -53,487 |
| Sweden | 151,911 | 604,722 | +452,811 |
| Iceland | 282,805 | 248,064 | -34,741 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Switzerland | 390,257 |
| Thailand | 136,927 |
| Germany | 131,686 |
| China | 124,188 |
| Sweden | 85,793 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Switzerland | 176,413 | 213,844 | +37,431 |
| Thailand | 66,109 | 70,818 | +4,709 |
| Germany | 60,823 | 70,863 | +10,040 |
| China | 69,795 | 54,393 | -15,402 |
| Sweden | 45,184 | 40,609 | -4,575 |
| Ireland | 28,675 | 22,635 | -6,040 |
| XI | 15,041 | 20,320 | +5,279 |
| Viet Nam | 4,250 | 9,232 | +4,982 |
| India | 5,685 | 4,798 | -887 |
| Indonesia | 3,029 | 3,933 | +904 |
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) | 16,965,254 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 7,871,882 |
| Air transport | 2,185,712 |
| Other | 1,143,245 |
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) | 7,904,380 | 9,060,874 | +1,156,494 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 3,696,806 | 4,175,076 | +478,270 |
| Air transport | 1,249,503 | 936,209 | -313,294 |
| Other | 568,577 | 574,668 | +6,091 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Holyhead | 6,597,864 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 6,296,518 |
| Liverpool Docks | 2,909,876 |
| London Gateway Port | 2,407,272 |
| Immingham Docks | 2,086,330 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Holyhead | 2,666,345 | 3,931,519 | +1,265,174 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 3,235,342 | 3,061,176 | -174,166 |
| Liverpool Docks | 1,567,983 | 1,341,893 | -226,090 |
| London Gateway Port | 1,239,665 | 1,167,607 | -72,058 |
| Immingham Docks | 606,511 | 1,479,819 | +873,308 |
| 000 | 568,577 | 574,668 | +6,091 |
| Southampton | 548,728 | 462,697 | -86,031 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 543,048 | 458,962 | -84,086 |
| Felixstowe | 406,131 | 305,318 | -100,813 |
| Dover | 320,653 | 296,441 | -24,212 |
Quick facts
HS code: 960321
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Includes all types of toothbrushes and brushes designed for cleaning dental plates