Import/export HS code 960621: Plastic buttons without textile covering
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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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Italy | 1,073,699 |
| China | 754,660 |
| Russia | 235,373 |
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 221,824 |
| Austria | 185,817 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Italy | 495,783 | 577,916 | +82,133 |
| China | 482,232 | 272,428 | -209,804 |
| Russia | 235,373 | 0 | -235,373 |
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 120,435 | 101,389 | -19,046 |
| Austria | 185,817 | 0 | -185,817 |
| Thailand | 101,253 | 70,485 | -30,768 |
| France | 39,986 | 91,413 | +51,427 |
| Germany | 61,428 | 60,924 | -504 |
| Taiwan | 41,288 | 65,178 | +23,890 |
| Netherlands | 19,813 | 77,078 | +57,265 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Italy | 1,216,926 |
| China | 944,911 |
| Russia | 421,190 |
| Thailand | 172,565 |
| Taiwan | 124,629 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Italy | 513,451 | 703,475 | +190,024 |
| China | 593,114 | 351,797 | -241,317 |
| Russia | 421,190 | 0 | -421,190 |
| Thailand | 91,564 | 81,001 | -10,563 |
| Taiwan | 53,285 | 71,344 | +18,059 |
| Germany | 57,683 | 53,663 | -4,020 |
| Turkey | 5,522 | 77,126 | +71,604 |
| France | 33,076 | 37,148 | +4,072 |
| Portugal | 28,083 | 18,892 | -9,191 |
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 20,882 | 11,381 | -9,501 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Inner London - West | 13 |
| Inner London - East | 11 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 10 |
| Greater Manchester | 6 |
| West Yorkshire | 5 |
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 | 8 | 11 | +3 |
| Inner London - East | 8 | 9 | +1 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 9 | 4 | -5 |
| Greater Manchester | 5 | 3 | -2 |
| West Yorkshire | 3 | 4 | +1 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 2 | 4 | +2 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 3 | 1 | -2 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 3 | 0 | -3 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 2 | 3 | +1 |
| Cheshire | 2 | 1 | -1 |
Import volume by transport
What this shows: Import value by transport mode used to bring goods into the UK.
Top 5 values
| Transport | £ |
|---|---|
| Air transport | 1,891,139 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 894,024 |
| Road transport | 422,078 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 151,121 |
| Other | 19,696 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air transport | 912,427 | 978,712 | +66,285 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 500,897 | 393,127 | -107,770 |
| Road transport | 421,190 | 888 | -420,302 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 47,028 | 104,093 | +57,065 |
| Other | 8,239 | 11,457 | +3,218 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| East Midlands Airport | 1,112,821 |
| Southampton | 455,301 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 436,711 |
| ZLC | 424,076 |
| Felixstowe | 289,968 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| East Midlands Airport | 534,622 | 578,199 | +43,577 |
| Southampton | 295,731 | 159,570 | -136,161 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 232,105 | 204,606 | -27,499 |
| ZLC | 423,188 | 888 | -422,300 |
| Felixstowe | 135,836 | 154,132 | +18,296 |
| London Stansted Airport | 38,007 | 64,877 | +26,870 |
| Birmingham Airport | 23,235 | 77,539 | +54,304 |
| Leeds Bradford Airport | 54,631 | 41,481 | -13,150 |
| London Gateway Port | 38,470 | 55,348 | +16,878 |
| Dover | 4,689 | 77,177 | +72,488 |
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
|
40 |
|
Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles
|
32 |
|
Manufacture of wearing apparel
|
18 |
|
Manufacture of textiles
|
7 |
|
Other manufacturing
|
7 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-05 | 16 |
| 2026-04 | 15 |
| 2026-03 | 20 |
| 2026-02 | 18 |
| 2026-01 | 16 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| JONES & CO(NOTTINGHAM),LIMITED | 118 |
| GROVES OF THAME LIMITED | 117 |
| J.BARBOUR & SONS,LIMITED | 95 |
| HABICO LIMITED | 66 |
| FAIRWAY ACCESSORIES LIMITED | 58 |
| BURBERRY LIMITED | 53 |
| ASDA STORES LIMITED | 46 |
| PALKHORN LTD | 42 |
| HOBBYCRAFT TRADING LIMITED | 41 |
| TWIN ATTITUDE UK LIMITED | 41 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 51 |
| 54m+ | 26 |
| 0-1m | 15 |
| Other | 6 |
| 15m-54m | 5 |
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 | 1,038,738 |
| Morocco | 258,065 |
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 176,015 |
| France | 109,372 |
| Tunisia | 106,970 |
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 | 418,177 | 620,561 | +202,384 |
| Morocco | 132,906 | 125,159 | -7,747 |
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 113,374 | 62,641 | -50,733 |
| France | 36,979 | 72,393 | +35,414 |
| Tunisia | 59,043 | 47,927 | -11,116 |
| Romania | 45,886 | 50,859 | +4,973 |
| Portugal | 34,509 | 60,474 | +25,965 |
| Ireland | 31,357 | 49,659 | +18,302 |
| Moldova | 40,076 | 33,453 | -6,623 |
| China | 16,393 | 48,382 | +31,989 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Ireland | 123 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ireland | 123 | 0 | -123 |
Export volume by transport
What this shows: Export value by transport mode used to ship goods from the UK.
Top 5 values
| Transport | £ |
|---|---|
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 972,660 |
| Air transport | 903,373 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 784,579 |
| Other | 123 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 384,355 | 588,305 | +203,950 |
| Air transport | 471,855 | 431,518 | -40,337 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 406,176 | 378,403 | -27,773 |
| Other | 123 | 0 | -123 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Southampton | 909,406 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 637,445 |
| East Midlands Airport | 399,465 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 280,015 |
| ZLC | 123,812 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Southampton | 343,518 | 565,888 | +222,370 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 325,941 | 311,504 | -14,437 |
| East Midlands Airport | 151,211 | 248,254 | +97,043 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 159,145 | 120,870 | -38,275 |
| ZLC | 97,920 | 25,892 | -72,028 |
| Portsmouth | 47,696 | 37,046 | -10,650 |
| London Stansted Airport | 52,401 | 27,746 | -24,655 |
| London Gateway Port | 32,885 | 20,782 | -12,103 |
| Dover | 25,237 | 7,256 | -17,981 |
| Holyhead | 6,217 | 17,434 | +11,217 |
Quick facts
HS code: 960621
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Buttons made of plastic, not covered with any textile material