Import/export HS code 9605: Travel toilet and cleaning kits
Portable sets for personal care, sewing, or cleaning shoes and clothes. Ideal for travel or on-the-go use
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 | 30,560,226 |
| Netherlands | 6,080,765 |
| Switzerland | 1,621,693 |
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 693,773 |
| Italy | 621,102 |
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 | 18,483,578 | 12,076,648 | -6,406,930 |
| Netherlands | 3,489,283 | 2,591,482 | -897,801 |
| Switzerland | 0 | 1,621,693 | +1,621,693 |
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 107,220 | 586,553 | +479,333 |
| Italy | 419,568 | 201,534 | -218,034 |
| United States | 310,311 | 145,696 | -164,615 |
| Australia | 247,202 | 72,983 | -174,219 |
| Ireland | 99,786 | 151,140 | +51,354 |
| Canada | 125,817 | 92,783 | -33,034 |
| India | 113,886 | 68,604 | -45,282 |
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 | 33,802,253 |
| Cambodia | 3,911,208 |
| France | 1,704,626 |
| Mexico | 724,984 |
| United States | 238,274 |
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 | 20,143,712 | 13,658,541 | -6,485,171 |
| Cambodia | 2,130,202 | 1,781,006 | -349,196 |
| France | 50,957 | 1,653,669 | +1,602,712 |
| Mexico | 517,871 | 207,113 | -310,758 |
| United States | 143,563 | 94,711 | -48,852 |
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 103,600 | 99,447 | -4,153 |
| Italy | 155,890 | 34,348 | -121,542 |
| India | 113,886 | 68,604 | -45,282 |
| Taiwan | 12,522 | 122,668 | +110,146 |
| Ireland | 55,427 | 66,711 | +11,284 |
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 |
| Inner London - East | 13 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 13 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 12 |
| Greater Manchester | 11 |
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 | 34 | 30 | -4 |
| Inner London - East | 10 | 9 | -1 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 11 | 6 | -5 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 7 | 7 | +0 |
| Greater Manchester | 7 | 8 | +1 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 9 | 4 | -5 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 7 | 9 | +2 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 7 | 6 | -1 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 4 | 4 | +0 |
| West Yorkshire | 6 | 1 | -5 |
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) | 22,475,986 |
| Other | 8,555,474 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 7,081,525 |
| Air transport | 3,934,700 |
| Road transport | 18,563 |
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) | 10,969,829 | 11,506,157 | +536,328 |
| Other | 7,506,967 | 1,048,507 | -6,458,460 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 4,109,728 | 2,971,797 | -1,137,931 |
| Air transport | 1,315,328 | 2,619,372 | +1,304,044 |
| Road transport | 2,448 | 16,115 | +13,667 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Felixstowe | 12,460,921 |
| 000 | 8,555,474 |
| Southampton | 6,970,786 |
| Harwich | 4,698,384 |
| London Gateway Port | 2,273,206 |
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 | 5,024,449 | 7,436,472 | +2,412,023 |
| 000 | 7,506,967 | 1,048,507 | -6,458,460 |
| Southampton | 5,191,902 | 1,778,884 | -3,413,018 |
| Harwich | 2,989,348 | 1,709,036 | -1,280,312 |
| London Gateway Port | 588,938 | 1,684,268 | +1,095,330 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 700,175 | 1,243,380 | +543,205 |
| Farnborough Airport | 0 | 980,048 | +980,048 |
| Eurotunnel | 287,060 | 598,477 | +311,417 |
| 499 | 206,475 | 317,845 | +111,370 |
| Immingham Docks | 165,453 | 315,498 | +150,045 |
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 | 79 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 74 |
| Other personal service activities | 14 |
| Accommodation | 12 |
| Office administrative, office support and other business support activities | 9 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 50 |
| 2025-11 | 45 |
| 2025-10 | 55 |
| 2025-09 | 48 |
| 2025-08 | 49 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| KORBOND INDUSTRIES LIMITED | 113 |
| MAYBORN (UK) LIMITED | 105 |
| BRITISH AIRWAYS PLC | 103 |
| VIRGIN ATLANTIC AIRWAYS LIMITED | 101 |
| GROVES OF THAME LIMITED | 94 |
| TJX UK | 94 |
| QANTAS AIRWAYS LIMITED | 94 |
| QANTAS AIRWAYS LIMITED | 94 |
| MELLCREST LIMITED | 81 |
| GEM IMPORTS LIMITED | 81 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 82 |
| 54m+ | 52 |
| Other | 33 |
| 0-1m | 32 |
| 15m-54m | 27 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Saudi Arabia | 1,526,751 |
| Netherlands | 1,250,200 |
| Switzerland | 1,179,341 |
| United Arab Emirates | 654,803 |
| Germany | 637,881 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Saudi Arabia | 826,119 | 700,632 | -125,487 |
| Netherlands | 1,032,605 | 217,595 | -815,010 |
| Switzerland | 20,595 | 1,158,746 | +1,138,151 |
| United Arab Emirates | 361,815 | 292,988 | -68,827 |
| Germany | 450,514 | 187,367 | -263,147 |
| United States | 209,381 | 290,131 | +80,750 |
| Kenya | 251,868 | 237,565 | -14,303 |
| Ireland | 219,867 | 210,894 | -8,973 |
| Denmark | 182,783 | 209,276 | +26,493 |
| Singapore | 183,858 | 83,693 | -100,165 |
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 | 22,523 |
| XI | 2,619 |
| Ireland | 163 |
| Greece | 30 |
| Switzerland | 28 |
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 | 11,927 | 10,596 | -1,331 |
| XI | 1,448 | 1,171 | -277 |
| Ireland | 127 | 36 | -91 |
| Greece | 4 | 26 | +22 |
| Switzerland | 28 | 0 | -28 |
Export volume by transport
What this shows: Export value by transport mode used to ship goods from the UK.
Top 5 values
| Transport | £ |
|---|---|
| Air transport | 3,678,915 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 3,199,863 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 2,380,940 |
| Other | 27,587 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air transport | 1,456,033 | 2,222,882 | +766,849 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 2,131,889 | 1,067,974 | -1,063,915 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,249,076 | 1,131,864 | -117,212 |
| Other | 14,634 | 12,953 | -1,681 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| London Heathrow Airport | 2,762,960 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 1,327,373 |
| Immingham Docks | 1,287,095 |
| London Gateway Port | 1,192,655 |
| Farnborough Airport | 514,196 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| London Heathrow Airport | 1,199,341 | 1,563,619 | +364,278 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 767,917 | 559,456 | -208,461 |
| Immingham Docks | 1,053,565 | 233,530 | -820,035 |
| London Gateway Port | 570,965 | 621,690 | +50,725 |
| Farnborough Airport | 0 | 514,196 | +514,196 |
| Southampton | 191,489 | 276,769 | +85,280 |
| Liverpool Docks | 126,988 | 187,079 | +60,091 |
| Felixstowe | 258,967 | 42,397 | -216,570 |
| East Midlands Airport | 192,281 | 91,881 | -100,400 |
| Holyhead | 119,006 | 62,344 | -56,662 |
Quick facts
HS code: 9605
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Portable sets for personal care, sewing, or cleaning shoes and clothes. Ideal for travel or on-the-go use