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 | 941,569 |
| China | 798,426 |
| Russia | 475,744 |
| Austria | 266,208 |
| Thailand | 232,252 |
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 | 560,008 | 381,561 | -178,447 |
| China | 410,276 | 388,150 | -22,126 |
| Russia | 475,744 | 0 | -475,744 |
| Austria | 266,208 | 0 | -266,208 |
| Thailand | 130,637 | 101,615 | -29,022 |
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 117,957 | 108,370 | -9,587 |
| Germany | 77,489 | 58,608 | -18,881 |
| Taiwan | 55,760 | 60,542 | +4,782 |
| France | 36,990 | 75,082 | +38,092 |
| Netherlands | 18,185 | 78,706 | +60,521 |
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 | 1,081,397 |
| China | 1,012,749 |
| Russia | 741,952 |
| Thailand | 221,589 |
| Taiwan | 134,983 |
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 | 578,140 | 503,257 | -74,883 |
| China | 517,201 | 495,548 | -21,653 |
| Russia | 741,952 | 0 | -741,952 |
| Thailand | 129,663 | 91,926 | -37,737 |
| Taiwan | 67,360 | 67,623 | +263 |
| Germany | 68,595 | 49,593 | -19,002 |
| France | 30,080 | 28,182 | -1,898 |
| Portugal | 33,306 | 20,082 | -13,224 |
| United States | 22,460 | 15,612 | -6,848 |
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 20,159 | 7,638 | -12,521 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Inner London - East | 12 |
| Inner London - West | 12 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 10 |
| Greater Manchester | 7 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 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 - East | 6 | 8 | +2 |
| Inner London - West | 8 | 8 | +0 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 10 | 4 | -6 |
| Greater Manchester | 4 | 5 | +1 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 1 | 5 | +4 |
| West Yorkshire | 4 | 4 | +0 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 2 | 3 | +1 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 3 | 3 | +0 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 3 | 2 | -1 |
| Essex | 3 | 0 | -3 |
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 | 1,810,978 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 920,016 |
| Road transport | 741,952 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 131,688 |
| Other | 18,735 |
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 | 963,550 | 847,428 | -116,122 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 527,092 | 392,924 | -134,168 |
| Road transport | 741,952 | 0 | -741,952 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 32,228 | 99,460 | +67,232 |
| Other | 9,860 | 8,875 | -985 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| East Midlands Airport | 1,076,133 |
| ZLC | 743,950 |
| Southampton | 524,583 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 405,063 |
| Felixstowe | 244,080 |
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 | 634,672 | 441,461 | -193,211 |
| ZLC | 741,952 | 1,998 | -739,954 |
| Southampton | 297,124 | 227,459 | -69,665 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 164,258 | 240,805 | +76,547 |
| Felixstowe | 156,094 | 87,986 | -68,108 |
| Leeds Bradford Airport | 56,242 | 41,089 | -15,153 |
| London Stansted Airport | 35,359 | 60,479 | +25,120 |
| London Gateway Port | 33,073 | 52,641 | +19,568 |
| Dover | 5,335 | 66,426 | +61,091 |
| Birmingham Airport | 19,855 | 41,551 | +21,696 |
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 | 41 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 32 |
| Manufacture of wearing apparel | 20 |
| Other manufacturing | 6 |
| Manufacture of textiles | 5 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 16 |
| 2025-11 | 13 |
| 2025-10 | 19 |
| 2025-09 | 18 |
| 2025-08 | 17 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| JONES & CO(NOTTINGHAM),LIMITED | 113 |
| GROVES OF THAME LIMITED | 112 |
| J.BARBOUR & SONS,LIMITED | 91 |
| HABICO LIMITED | 61 |
| FAIRWAY ACCESSORIES LIMITED | 56 |
| BURBERRY LIMITED | 48 |
| ASDA STORES LIMITED | 43 |
| 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 | 48 |
| 54m+ | 26 |
| 0-1m | 17 |
| 15m-54m | 6 |
| Other | 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 | 689,870 |
| Morocco | 212,704 |
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 179,911 |
| Tunisia | 112,122 |
| France | 108,562 |
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 | 165,163 | 524,707 | +359,544 |
| Morocco | 94,926 | 117,778 | +22,852 |
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 137,793 | 42,118 | -95,675 |
| Tunisia | 49,999 | 62,123 | +12,124 |
| France | 32,604 | 75,958 | +43,354 |
| Portugal | 30,935 | 60,648 | +29,713 |
| Romania | 40,860 | 46,159 | +5,299 |
| Moldova | 41,716 | 36,704 | -5,012 |
| Ireland | 27,681 | 39,141 | +11,460 |
| Japan | 22,450 | 35,455 | +13,005 |
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 | 760 |
| 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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| China | 760 | 0 | -760 |
| 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Air transport | 902,367 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 716,526 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 656,150 |
| Other | 883 |
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 | 513,188 | 389,179 | -124,009 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 320,448 | 396,078 | +75,630 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 177,308 | 478,842 | +301,534 |
| Other | 883 | 0 | -883 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Southampton | 596,497 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 569,719 |
| East Midlands Airport | 386,619 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 233,330 |
| ZLC | 160,890 |
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 | 123,234 | 473,263 | +350,029 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 261,830 | 307,889 | +46,059 |
| East Midlands Airport | 169,632 | 216,987 | +47,355 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 127,158 | 106,172 | -20,986 |
| ZLC | 126,178 | 34,712 | -91,466 |
| Portsmouth | 34,687 | 53,003 | +18,316 |
| London Stansted Airport | 51,745 | 29,164 | -22,581 |
| London Gateway Port | 33,207 | 5,579 | -27,628 |
| Dover | 17,490 | 19,188 | +1,698 |
| Manchester Airport | 28,462 | 1,022 | -27,440 |
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