Import/export HS code 96034090: Paint pads and rollers
Tools used for applying paint, including pads and rollers
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 | 52,735,746 |
| United States | 4,691,303 |
| Czechia | 2,785,347 |
| Sweden | 973,677 |
| Netherlands | 910,278 |
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 | 29,232,283 | 23,503,463 | -5,728,820 |
| United States | 2,281,743 | 2,409,560 | +127,817 |
| Czechia | 1,685,838 | 1,099,509 | -586,329 |
| Sweden | 458,459 | 515,218 | +56,759 |
| Netherlands | 442,689 | 467,589 | +24,900 |
| Ireland | 714,821 | 141,962 | -572,859 |
| Poland | 329,285 | 487,765 | +158,480 |
| Germany | 418,851 | 288,324 | -130,527 |
| France | 203,245 | 129,065 | -74,180 |
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 132,653 | 26,337 | -106,316 |
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 | 54,461,342 |
| United States | 4,654,136 |
| Czechia | 2,938,316 |
| Sweden | 1,071,603 |
| Poland | 810,080 |
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 | 30,412,218 | 24,049,124 | -6,363,094 |
| United States | 2,259,888 | 2,394,248 | +134,360 |
| Czechia | 1,739,092 | 1,199,224 | -539,868 |
| Sweden | 488,556 | 583,047 | +94,491 |
| Poland | 330,216 | 479,864 | +149,648 |
| Germany | 337,474 | 245,546 | -91,928 |
| Netherlands | 164,785 | 106,829 | -57,956 |
| Egypt | 31,476 | 105,603 | +74,127 |
| Japan | 67,085 | 39,004 | -28,081 |
| Turkey | 48,523 | 53,306 | +4,783 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Greater Manchester | 20 |
| West Yorkshire | 20 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 19 |
| West Midlands | 17 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 13 |
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 | 11 | 17 | +6 |
| West Yorkshire | 14 | 13 | -1 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 13 | 19 | +6 |
| West Midlands | 13 | 11 | -2 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 9 | 9 | +0 |
| Inner London - West | 8 | 9 | +1 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 10 | 7 | -3 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 10 | 7 | -3 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 5 | 6 | +1 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 7 | 6 | -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) | 55,231,944 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 6,201,649 |
| Air transport | 2,704,985 |
| Other | 1,498,242 |
| Road transport | 5,126 |
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) | 29,900,994 | 25,330,950 | -4,570,044 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 3,712,475 | 2,489,174 | -1,223,301 |
| Air transport | 1,302,833 | 1,402,152 | +99,319 |
| Other | 1,249,648 | 248,594 | -1,001,054 |
| Road transport | 0 | 5,126 | +5,126 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Felixstowe | 27,458,543 |
| Southampton | 14,546,875 |
| London Gateway Port | 8,969,017 |
| Dover | 2,945,721 |
| 000 | 1,498,242 |
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 | 18,986,383 | 8,472,160 | -10,514,223 |
| Southampton | 7,722,475 | 6,824,400 | -898,075 |
| London Gateway Port | 1,485,662 | 7,483,355 | +5,997,693 |
| Dover | 1,665,380 | 1,280,341 | -385,039 |
| 000 | 1,249,648 | 248,594 | -1,001,054 |
| Liverpool Docks | 835,531 | 586,661 | -248,870 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 399,496 | 737,601 | +338,105 |
| Immingham Docks | 452,952 | 666,834 | +213,882 |
| Belfast Port | 194,557 | 565,486 | +370,929 |
| Eurotunnel | 425,761 | 259,115 | -166,646 |
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 | 110 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 65 |
| Specialised construction activities | 17 |
| Other manufacturing | 14 |
| Manufacture of chemicals and chemical products | 11 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-04 | 48 |
| 2026-03 | 50 |
| 2026-02 | 47 |
| 2026-01 | 48 |
| 2025-12 | 36 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| L.G.HARRIS & CO.LIMITED | 124 |
| RODO LIMITED | 121 |
| CIRET LIMITED | 116 |
| TRAVIS PERKINS PLC | 115 |
| B & M RETAIL LIMITED | 115 |
| POUNDLAND LIMITED | 100 |
| S & S HOME SUPPLIES LIMITED | 94 |
| ASDA STORES LIMITED | 89 |
| PRJ DISTRIBUTION LTD. | 89 |
| HAMBLE DISTRIBUTION LIMITED | 78 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 113 |
| 54m+ | 51 |
| 0-1m | 48 |
| 15m-54m | 23 |
| 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| United States | 2,644,862 |
| Ireland | 1,963,544 |
| Germany | 756,527 |
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 536,244 |
| Czechia | 420,653 |
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 States | 1,630,460 | 1,014,402 | -616,058 |
| Ireland | 1,066,484 | 897,060 | -169,424 |
| Germany | 327,496 | 429,031 | +101,535 |
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 236,759 | 299,485 | +62,726 |
| Czechia | 348,042 | 72,611 | -275,431 |
| France | 185,879 | 139,652 | -46,227 |
| United Arab Emirates | 150,173 | 154,877 | +4,704 |
| Poland | 113,196 | 147,207 | +34,011 |
| Spain | 128,758 | 124,903 | -3,855 |
| Norway | 127,285 | 94,398 | -32,887 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| China | 372,994 |
| France | 9,431 |
| Netherlands | 9,247 |
| New Zealand | 3,459 |
| Belgium | 2,989 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| China | 222,298 | 150,696 | -71,602 |
| France | 3,017 | 6,414 | +3,397 |
| Netherlands | 2,065 | 7,182 | +5,117 |
| New Zealand | 1,098 | 2,361 | +1,263 |
| Belgium | 2,297 | 692 | -1,605 |
| Germany | 2,771 | 0 | -2,771 |
| XI | 864 | 1,168 | +304 |
| Ireland | 74 | 727 | +653 |
| Switzerland | 0 | 435 | +435 |
| Poland | 358 | 0 | -358 |
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) | 4,132,644 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 3,908,755 |
| Air transport | 1,402,713 |
| Other | 489,642 |
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) | 2,153,503 | 1,979,141 | -174,362 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 2,266,115 | 1,642,640 | -623,475 |
| Air transport | 531,991 | 870,722 | +338,731 |
| Other | 276,476 | 213,166 | -63,310 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 2,044,575 |
| London Gateway Port | 1,583,028 |
| Southampton | 1,452,083 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 887,079 |
| Liverpool Docks | 622,980 |
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 | 1,052,703 | 991,872 | -60,831 |
| London Gateway Port | 1,343,947 | 239,081 | -1,104,866 |
| Southampton | 494,724 | 957,359 | +462,635 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 303,361 | 583,718 | +280,357 |
| Liverpool Docks | 391,557 | 231,423 | -160,134 |
| Heysham | 258,051 | 314,470 | +56,419 |
| Immingham Docks | 188,786 | 351,385 | +162,599 |
| Holyhead | 259,781 | 254,077 | -5,704 |
| 000 | 276,476 | 213,166 | -63,310 |
| East Midlands Airport | 121,875 | 167,730 | +45,855 |
Quick facts
HS code: 96034090
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Tools used for applying paint, including pads and rollers