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
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- 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 | 31,790,077 |
| Netherlands | 6,517,611 |
| Switzerland | 1,621,693 |
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 1,056,584 |
| Italy | 682,250 |
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 | 18,392,724 | 13,397,353 | -4,995,371 |
| Netherlands | 3,565,994 | 2,951,617 | -614,377 |
| Switzerland | 1,621,693 | 0 | -1,621,693 |
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 122,106 | 934,478 | +812,372 |
| Italy | 411,939 | 270,311 | -141,628 |
| United States | 318,331 | 139,577 | -178,754 |
| Australia | 215,758 | 118,898 | -96,860 |
| Canada | 126,182 | 101,507 | -24,675 |
| Ireland | 70,511 | 154,573 | +84,062 |
| India | 123,159 | 55,761 | -67,398 |
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 | 35,439,417 |
| Cambodia | 4,341,665 |
| France | 1,738,785 |
| Mexico | 657,370 |
| United States | 250,285 |
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 | 19,840,599 | 15,598,818 | -4,241,781 |
| Cambodia | 2,468,778 | 1,872,887 | -595,891 |
| France | 1,672,852 | 65,933 | -1,606,919 |
| Mexico | 385,496 | 271,874 | -113,622 |
| United States | 156,344 | 93,941 | -62,403 |
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 101,794 | 121,368 | +19,574 |
| Italy | 157,229 | 42,112 | -115,117 |
| India | 123,159 | 58,283 | -64,876 |
| Germany | 90,598 | 39,968 | -50,630 |
| Ireland | 58,508 | 65,277 | +6,769 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Inner London - West | 46 |
| Greater Manchester | 13 |
| Inner London - East | 13 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 13 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 12 |
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 | 32 | 36 | +4 |
| Greater Manchester | 7 | 11 | +4 |
| Inner London - East | 11 | 8 | -3 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 9 | 7 | -2 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 10 | 7 | -3 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 7 | 10 | +3 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 9 | 4 | -5 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 7 | 7 | +0 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 4 | 5 | +1 |
| 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) | 25,425,744 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 7,372,667 |
| Other | 7,084,289 |
| Air transport | 4,312,170 |
| Road transport | 18,276 |
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) | 11,513,177 | 13,912,567 | +2,399,390 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 4,170,326 | 3,202,341 | -967,985 |
| Other | 6,873,270 | 211,019 | -6,662,251 |
| Air transport | 2,919,408 | 1,392,762 | -1,526,646 |
| Road transport | 1,323 | 16,953 | +15,630 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Felixstowe | 14,139,060 |
| 000 | 7,084,289 |
| Southampton | 6,963,844 |
| Harwich | 4,710,178 |
| London Gateway Port | 2,947,866 |
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 | 5,719,252 | 8,419,808 | +2,700,556 |
| 000 | 6,873,270 | 211,019 | -6,662,251 |
| Southampton | 4,868,956 | 2,094,888 | -2,774,068 |
| Harwich | 2,964,241 | 1,745,937 | -1,218,304 |
| London Gateway Port | 739,873 | 2,207,993 | +1,468,120 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 1,372,721 | 730,372 | -642,349 |
| Eurotunnel | 371,330 | 662,816 | +291,486 |
| Farnborough Airport | 980,048 | 0 | -980,048 |
| 499 | 208,636 | 762,249 | +553,613 |
| Immingham Docks | 158,881 | 522,097 | +363,216 |
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 | 82 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 77 |
| Other personal service activities | 13 |
| 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 |
|---|---|
| 2026-04 | 44 |
| 2026-03 | 43 |
| 2026-02 | 53 |
| 2026-01 | 50 |
| 2025-12 | 46 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| KORBOND INDUSTRIES LIMITED | 117 |
| MAYBORN (UK) LIMITED | 109 |
| BRITISH AIRWAYS PLC | 106 |
| VIRGIN ATLANTIC AIRWAYS LIMITED | 105 |
| GROVES OF THAME LIMITED | 98 |
| TJX UK | 98 |
| QANTAS AIRWAYS LIMITED | 97 |
| QANTAS AIRWAYS LIMITED | 97 |
| GEM IMPORTS LIMITED | 84 |
| MELLCREST LIMITED | 84 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 85 |
| 54m+ | 53 |
| Other | 40 |
| 0-1m | 32 |
| 15m-54m | 29 |
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 | 1,682,404 |
| Netherlands | 1,265,681 |
| Switzerland | 1,175,551 |
| United Arab Emirates | 618,959 |
| Germany | 588,537 |
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 | 930,353 | 752,051 | -178,302 |
| Netherlands | 1,034,541 | 231,140 | -803,401 |
| Switzerland | 15,905 | 1,159,646 | +1,143,741 |
| United Arab Emirates | 382,719 | 236,240 | -146,479 |
| Germany | 389,910 | 198,627 | -191,283 |
| Kenya | 266,678 | 285,755 | +19,077 |
| United States | 244,132 | 270,437 | +26,305 |
| Ireland | 210,547 | 266,981 | +56,434 |
| Denmark | 163,656 | 201,067 | +37,411 |
| Canada | 128,985 | 217,785 | +88,800 |
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 | 27,496 |
| XI | 2,919 |
| 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 | 7,617 | 19,879 | +12,262 |
| XI | 1,427 | 1,492 | +65 |
| Ireland | 127 | 36 | -91 |
| Greece | 13 | 17 | +4 |
| 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 | 3,845,352 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 3,212,502 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 2,446,435 |
| Other | 33,254 |
| Road transport | 2,445 |
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 | 1,560,015 | 2,285,337 | +725,322 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 2,060,897 | 1,151,605 | -909,292 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,291,002 | 1,155,433 | -135,569 |
| Other | 10,324 | 22,930 | +12,606 |
| Road transport | 0 | 2,445 | +2,445 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| London Heathrow Airport | 2,976,564 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 1,305,988 |
| Immingham Docks | 1,261,675 |
| London Gateway Port | 1,206,261 |
| Southampton | 557,006 |
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 | 1,303,691 | 1,672,873 | +369,182 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 678,523 | 627,465 | -51,058 |
| Immingham Docks | 1,046,796 | 214,879 | -831,917 |
| London Gateway Port | 612,428 | 593,833 | -18,595 |
| Southampton | 190,530 | 366,476 | +175,946 |
| Farnborough Airport | 0 | 514,196 | +514,196 |
| Liverpool Docks | 154,945 | 162,138 | +7,193 |
| Felixstowe | 265,515 | 33,450 | -232,065 |
| East Midlands Airport | 214,434 | 43,846 | -170,588 |
| Holyhead | 111,802 | 103,712 | -8,090 |
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