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 | 1,130,306 |
| China | 826,400 |
| Russia | 342,656 |
| Austria | 266,208 |
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 227,592 |
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 | 569,315 | 560,991 | -8,324 |
| China | 438,308 | 388,092 | -50,216 |
| Russia | 342,656 | 0 | -342,656 |
| Austria | 266,208 | 0 | -266,208 |
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 122,892 | 104,700 | -18,192 |
| Thailand | 130,492 | 86,155 | -44,337 |
| Germany | 65,144 | 72,179 | +7,035 |
| France | 38,826 | 94,110 | +55,284 |
| Taiwan | 57,360 | 67,813 | +10,453 |
| 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 | 1,273,538 |
| China | 1,041,438 |
| Russia | 608,864 |
| Thailand | 205,984 |
| Taiwan | 146,164 |
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 | 586,068 | 687,470 | +101,402 |
| China | 561,874 | 479,564 | -82,310 |
| Russia | 608,864 | 0 | -608,864 |
| Thailand | 119,829 | 86,155 | -33,674 |
| Taiwan | 68,939 | 77,225 | +8,286 |
| Germany | 57,247 | 62,859 | +5,612 |
| France | 31,916 | 44,997 | +13,081 |
| Portugal | 33,196 | 21,162 | -12,034 |
| United States | 20,939 | 12,163 | -8,776 |
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 17,948 | 10,205 | -7,743 |
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 | 12 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 10 |
| Greater Manchester | 7 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 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 | 10 | 10 | +0 |
| Inner London - East | 7 | 10 | +3 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 9 | 4 | -5 |
| Greater Manchester | 5 | 4 | -1 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 3 | 4 | +1 |
| West Yorkshire | 4 | 4 | +0 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 3 | 3 | +0 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 3 | 1 | -2 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 3 | 2 | -1 |
| Cheshire | 2 | 2 | +0 |
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 | 1,996,370 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 948,117 |
| Road transport | 609,752 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 149,828 |
| Other | 19,656 |
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 | 966,160 | 1,030,210 | +64,050 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 529,886 | 418,231 | -111,655 |
| Road transport | 608,864 | 888 | -607,976 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 48,593 | 101,235 | +52,642 |
| Other | 8,984 | 10,672 | +1,688 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| East Midlands Airport | 1,225,871 |
| ZLC | 611,750 |
| Southampton | 539,922 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 411,890 |
| Felixstowe | 257,892 |
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 | 613,445 | 612,426 | -1,019 |
| ZLC | 610,862 | 888 | -609,974 |
| Southampton | 299,420 | 240,502 | -58,918 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 205,591 | 206,299 | +708 |
| Felixstowe | 168,842 | 89,050 | -79,792 |
| Leeds Bradford Airport | 55,206 | 48,477 | -6,729 |
| London Stansted Airport | 35,007 | 63,943 | +28,936 |
| Birmingham Airport | 20,955 | 76,823 | +55,868 |
| London Gateway Port | 38,828 | 53,061 | +14,233 |
| Dover | 5,335 | 76,936 | +71,601 |
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 | 33 |
| Manufacture of wearing apparel | 20 |
| Manufacture of textiles | 7 |
| Other manufacturing | 7 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-04 | 15 |
| 2026-03 | 20 |
| 2026-02 | 18 |
| 2026-01 | 16 |
| 2025-12 | 10 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| JONES & CO(NOTTINGHAM),LIMITED | 117 |
| GROVES OF THAME LIMITED | 116 |
| J.BARBOUR & SONS,LIMITED | 94 |
| HABICO LIMITED | 65 |
| FAIRWAY ACCESSORIES LIMITED | 58 |
| BURBERRY LIMITED | 52 |
| ASDA STORES LIMITED | 45 |
| 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 | 50 |
| 54m+ | 25 |
| 0-1m | 17 |
| 15m-54m | 6 |
| Other | 6 |
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 | 968,343 |
| Morocco | 268,155 |
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 201,604 |
| France | 110,402 |
| Tunisia | 106,336 |
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 | 236,042 | 732,301 | +496,259 |
| Morocco | 117,505 | 150,650 | +33,145 |
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 137,989 | 63,615 | -74,374 |
| France | 34,915 | 75,487 | +40,572 |
| Tunisia | 58,071 | 48,265 | -9,806 |
| Romania | 42,574 | 51,063 | +8,489 |
| Portugal | 29,949 | 58,222 | +28,273 |
| Ireland | 34,177 | 51,150 | +16,973 |
| Moldova | 41,726 | 33,957 | -7,769 |
| Japan | 54,091 | 7,343 | -46,748 |
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 | 937,247 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 894,290 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 795,881 |
| 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 | 464,526 | 472,721 | +8,195 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 249,872 | 644,418 | +394,546 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 382,675 | 413,206 | +30,531 |
| Other | 883 | 0 | -883 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Southampton | 834,039 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 640,305 |
| East Midlands Airport | 398,027 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 287,202 |
| ZLC | 143,272 |
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 | 195,559 | 638,480 | +442,921 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 304,455 | 335,850 | +31,395 |
| East Midlands Airport | 151,269 | 246,758 | +95,489 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 131,447 | 155,755 | +24,308 |
| ZLC | 110,843 | 32,429 | -78,414 |
| Portsmouth | 47,998 | 44,770 | -3,228 |
| London Stansted Airport | 52,937 | 29,023 | -23,914 |
| London Gateway Port | 36,191 | 4,303 | -31,888 |
| Dover | 23,563 | 11,431 | -12,132 |
| Holyhead | 5,574 | 19,722 | +14,148 |
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