Import/export HS code 96032930: Hair brushes
Specifically covers brushes used for hair care and styling
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 | 26,366,845 |
| United States | 2,431,096 |
| France | 2,289,022 |
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 2,243,828 |
| South Korea | 1,869,993 |
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 | 14,421,527 | 11,945,318 | -2,476,209 |
| United States | 1,311,666 | 1,119,430 | -192,236 |
| France | 1,076,831 | 1,212,191 | +135,360 |
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 1,524,634 | 719,194 | -805,440 |
| South Korea | 937,442 | 932,551 | -4,891 |
| Belgium | 557,736 | 566,479 | +8,743 |
| Netherlands | 562,269 | 400,227 | -162,042 |
| Cambodia | 256,893 | 343,273 | +86,380 |
| Malaysia | 131,374 | 407,665 | +276,291 |
| Germany | 265,682 | 222,136 | -43,546 |
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 | 32,702,791 |
| South Korea | 2,517,768 |
| France | 1,240,282 |
| United States | 745,382 |
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 722,314 |
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 | 18,057,064 | 14,645,727 | -3,411,337 |
| South Korea | 1,191,234 | 1,326,534 | +135,300 |
| France | 591,976 | 648,306 | +56,330 |
| United States | 387,153 | 358,229 | -28,924 |
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 319,129 | 403,185 | +84,056 |
| Cambodia | 267,902 | 354,285 | +86,383 |
| Malaysia | 171,604 | 428,158 | +256,554 |
| United Kingdom | 401,842 | 138,884 | -262,958 |
| Viet Nam | 169,663 | 179,314 | +9,651 |
| Italy | 168,617 | 145,748 | -22,869 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Inner London - West | 45 |
| Greater Manchester | 29 |
| Inner London - East | 23 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 21 |
| Outer London - East and North East | 17 |
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 | 39 | 29 | -10 |
| Greater Manchester | 20 | 17 | -3 |
| Inner London - East | 18 | 13 | -5 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 15 | 14 | -1 |
| Outer London - East and North East | 16 | 7 | -9 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 12 | 11 | -1 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 12 | 11 | -1 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 13 | 9 | -4 |
| West Yorkshire | 9 | 8 | -1 |
| West Midlands | 9 | 8 | -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) | 31,982,039 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 5,374,888 |
| Air transport | 3,117,416 |
| Other | 968,922 |
| Road transport | 156,481 |
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) | 17,143,021 | 14,839,018 | -2,304,003 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 2,938,608 | 2,436,280 | -502,328 |
| Air transport | 1,734,898 | 1,382,518 | -352,380 |
| Other | 639,835 | 329,087 | -310,748 |
| Road transport | 63,787 | 92,694 | +28,907 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Felixstowe | 13,181,894 |
| Southampton | 10,161,775 |
| London Gateway Port | 4,527,330 |
| Dover | 2,035,346 |
| Liverpool Docks | 2,000,284 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Felixstowe | 8,491,590 | 4,690,304 | -3,801,286 |
| Southampton | 5,692,696 | 4,469,079 | -1,223,617 |
| London Gateway Port | 1,006,362 | 3,520,968 | +2,514,606 |
| Dover | 1,079,708 | 955,638 | -124,070 |
| Liverpool Docks | 1,053,015 | 947,269 | -105,746 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 923,349 | 631,660 | -291,689 |
| Belfast Port | 809,111 | 667,354 | -141,757 |
| 000 | 639,835 | 329,087 | -310,748 |
| Eurotunnel | 509,339 | 292,598 | -216,741 |
| London | 474,507 | 258,424 | -216,083 |
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 | 144 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 128 |
| Office administrative, office support and other business support activities | 24 |
| Other personal service activities | 18 |
| Other manufacturing | 10 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 55 |
| 2025-11 | 68 |
| 2025-10 | 70 |
| 2025-09 | 64 |
| 2025-08 | 63 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| TJX UK | 116 |
| PRIMARK STORES LIMITED | 114 |
| G.B. KENT & SONS PLC | 112 |
| B & M RETAIL LIMITED | 110 |
| THE CONAIR GROUP LIMITED | 110 |
| ESTEE LAUDER COSMETICS LIMITED | 106 |
| OVERSEAS TRADING LIMITED | 105 |
| HAIR TOOLS LIMITED | 102 |
| SALLY SALON SERVICES LIMITED | 100 |
| POUNDLAND LIMITED | 97 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 152 |
| 0-1m | 63 |
| 54m+ | 61 |
| 15m-54m | 38 |
| Other | 18 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Germany | 21,836,909 |
| United States | 12,775,244 |
| Italy | 5,410,612 |
| France | 4,124,510 |
| Netherlands | 3,032,887 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Germany | 9,808,113 | 12,028,796 | +2,220,683 |
| United States | 8,106,431 | 4,668,813 | -3,437,618 |
| Italy | 2,302,278 | 3,108,334 | +806,056 |
| France | 2,160,096 | 1,964,414 | -195,682 |
| Netherlands | 1,855,839 | 1,177,048 | -678,791 |
| Japan | 1,860,164 | 1,019,809 | -840,355 |
| Poland | 1,617,962 | 1,160,782 | -457,180 |
| Brazil | 1,026,825 | 800,240 | -226,585 |
| Turkey | 726,258 | 1,059,500 | +333,242 |
| China | 1,135,866 | 647,087 | -488,779 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| XI | 3,123,737 |
| China | 147,097 |
| South Korea | 36,029 |
| Ireland | 4,292 |
| United States | 1,537 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| XI | 1,676,800 | 1,446,937 | -229,863 |
| China | 74,666 | 72,431 | -2,235 |
| South Korea | 19,465 | 16,564 | -2,901 |
| Ireland | 1,792 | 2,500 | +708 |
| United States | 1,120 | 417 | -703 |
| Cambodia | 922 | 0 | -922 |
| Viet Nam | 14 | 286 | +272 |
| Afghanistan | 0 | 82 | +82 |
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) | 45,946,191 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 18,618,189 |
| Air transport | 10,531,056 |
| Other | 3,365,405 |
| Road transport | 9,740 |
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) | 21,901,119 | 24,045,072 | +2,143,953 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 11,721,771 | 6,896,418 | -4,825,353 |
| Air transport | 6,004,336 | 4,526,720 | -1,477,616 |
| Other | 1,811,767 | 1,553,638 | -258,129 |
| Road transport | 9,740 | 0 | -9,740 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 35,285,547 |
| Southampton | 6,829,611 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 6,799,389 |
| London Gateway Port | 6,596,592 |
| Dover | 6,242,412 |
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 | 14,425,540 | 20,860,007 | +6,434,467 |
| Southampton | 4,607,247 | 2,222,364 | -2,384,883 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 4,105,288 | 2,694,101 | -1,411,187 |
| London Gateway Port | 4,342,503 | 2,254,089 | -2,088,414 |
| Dover | 5,085,504 | 1,156,908 | -3,928,596 |
| Liverpool Docks | 2,109,917 | 1,979,002 | -130,915 |
| 000 | 1,811,767 | 1,553,638 | -258,129 |
| Immingham Docks | 967,396 | 884,275 | -83,121 |
| ZLC | 1,021,711 | 765,471 | -256,240 |
| East Midlands Airport | 721,961 | 688,732 | -33,229 |
Quick facts
HS code: 96032930
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Specifically covers brushes used for hair care and styling