Import/export HS code 960622: Metal buttons without textile covering
Buttons made of base metal, not covered with any textile material
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.
- It provides you with a list of potential leads who have bought similar products.
* 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| France | 5,767,176 |
| China | 903,786 |
| Italy | 695,454 |
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 570,172 |
| United States | 208,576 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| France | 2,657,492 | 3,109,684 | +452,192 |
| China | 384,008 | 519,778 | +135,770 |
| Italy | 287,653 | 407,801 | +120,148 |
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 280,679 | 289,493 | +8,814 |
| United States | 116,094 | 92,482 | -23,612 |
| Thailand | 66,889 | 87,331 | +20,442 |
| Turkey | 42,158 | 43,399 | +1,241 |
| Spain | 43,732 | 29,332 | -14,400 |
| Japan | 0 | 56,908 | +56,908 |
| Germany | 8,841 | 28,239 | +19,398 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| France | 5,637,269 |
| China | 1,165,771 |
| Italy | 715,825 |
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 325,407 |
| Thailand | 270,498 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| France | 2,563,715 | 3,073,554 | +509,839 |
| China | 486,706 | 679,065 | +192,359 |
| Italy | 290,059 | 425,766 | +135,707 |
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 180,389 | 145,018 | -35,371 |
| Thailand | 159,715 | 110,783 | -48,932 |
| United States | 116,094 | 91,579 | -24,515 |
| Turkey | 43,236 | 52,041 | +8,805 |
| Spain | 43,637 | 30,338 | -13,299 |
| Japan | 0 | 56,908 | +56,908 |
| Taiwan | 0 | 17,719 | +17,719 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Inner London - West | 31 |
| Inner London - East | 16 |
| West Yorkshire | 14 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 6 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 6 |
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 | 18 | 19 | +1 |
| Inner London - East | 12 | 9 | -3 |
| West Yorkshire | 7 | 10 | +3 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 5 | 2 | -3 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 4 | 3 | -1 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 5 | 3 | -2 |
| Greater Manchester | 2 | 4 | +2 |
| Outer London - East and North East | 3 | 3 | +0 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 4 | 4 | +0 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 3 | 4 | +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 | 7,556,126 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 735,313 |
| Other | 242,913 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 93,429 |
| Road transport | 892 |
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 | 3,445,135 | 4,110,991 | +665,856 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 245,179 | 490,134 | +244,955 |
| Other | 195,566 | 47,347 | -148,219 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 25,516 | 67,913 | +42,397 |
| Road transport | 0 | 892 | +892 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| East Midlands Airport | 6,342,283 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 508,728 |
| London Stansted Airport | 397,490 |
| 499 | 324,191 |
| 000 | 242,913 |
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 | 2,966,633 | 3,375,650 | +409,017 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 249,938 | 258,790 | +8,852 |
| London Stansted Airport | 133,037 | 264,453 | +131,416 |
| 499 | 4,732 | 319,459 | +314,727 |
| 000 | 195,566 | 47,347 | -148,219 |
| London Gateway Port | 61,938 | 57,658 | -4,280 |
| Southampton | 82,144 | 17,135 | -65,009 |
| Felixstowe | 68,357 | 27,916 | -40,441 |
| Thamesport | 19,969 | 73,244 | +53,275 |
| Birmingham Airport | 6,504 | 78,186 | +71,682 |
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 | 54 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 42 |
| Manufacture of wearing apparel | 21 |
| Office administrative, office support and other business support activities | 6 |
| Manufacture of textiles | 5 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-04 | 13 |
| 2026-03 | 16 |
| 2026-02 | 20 |
| 2026-01 | 17 |
| 2025-12 | 10 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| KSO UK LIMITED | 113 |
| GROVES OF THAME LIMITED | 57 |
| BARRIE KNITWEAR LIMITED | 56 |
| BURBERRY LIMITED | 52 |
| JONES & CO(NOTTINGHAM),LIMITED | 39 |
| NEWLACE LIMITED | 39 |
| BB MARINE & COVERGUARD LIMITED | 38 |
| A.P. XPRESS LIMITED | 34 |
| J.BARBOUR & SONS,LIMITED | 33 |
| HOLLAND COOPER CLOTHING LIMITED | 30 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 63 |
| 0-1m | 29 |
| 54m+ | 23 |
| 15m-54m | 13 |
| Other | 8 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| China | 3,478,047 |
| France | 1,282,341 |
| Canada | 339,375 |
| United States | 293,771 |
| Italy | 123,935 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| China | 1,377,703 | 2,100,344 | +722,641 |
| France | 528,404 | 753,937 | +225,533 |
| Canada | 205,724 | 133,651 | -72,073 |
| United States | 149,808 | 143,963 | -5,845 |
| Italy | 52,399 | 71,536 | +19,137 |
| Viet Nam | 1,238 | 79,315 | +78,077 |
| Chile | 43,880 | 31,040 | -12,840 |
| Morocco | 36,371 | 32,896 | -3,475 |
| Oman | 3,783 | 58,548 | +54,765 |
| Australia | 38,861 | 20,322 | -18,539 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Switzerland | 3,025 |
| Germany | 39 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Switzerland | 1,946 | 1,079 | -867 |
| Germany | 39 | 0 | -39 |
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) | 3,511,558 |
| Air transport | 2,689,277 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 295,913 |
| Other | 3,064 |
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) | 1,371,614 | 2,139,944 | +768,330 |
| Air transport | 1,241,254 | 1,448,023 | +206,769 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 124,440 | 171,473 | +47,033 |
| Other | 1,985 | 1,079 | -906 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Felixstowe | 2,447,221 |
| East Midlands Airport | 2,165,673 |
| Southampton | 946,800 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 226,043 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 222,848 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Felixstowe | 952,232 | 1,494,989 | +542,757 |
| East Midlands Airport | 1,082,471 | 1,083,202 | +731 |
| Southampton | 416,259 | 530,541 | +114,282 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 75,029 | 151,014 | +75,985 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 82,280 | 140,568 | +58,288 |
| London Stansted Airport | 22,906 | 175,771 | +152,865 |
| London Gateway Port | 3,123 | 90,585 | +87,462 |
| ZLC | 54,598 | 27,827 | -26,771 |
| Dover | 22,701 | 22,968 | +267 |
| Portsmouth | 18,281 | 22,413 | +4,132 |
Quick facts
HS code: 960622
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Buttons made of base metal, not covered with any textile material