Import/export HS code 96072090: Various parts of slide fasteners
Parts of slide fasteners not made of base metal
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.
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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 | 1,094,906 |
| Taiwan | 682,650 |
| Indonesia | 372,238 |
| Japan | 353,122 |
| Israel | 219,595 |
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 | 616,144 | 478,762 | -137,382 |
| Taiwan | 358,402 | 324,248 | -34,154 |
| Indonesia | 242,389 | 129,849 | -112,540 |
| Japan | 134,671 | 218,451 | +83,780 |
| Israel | 98,806 | 120,789 | +21,983 |
| France | 26,721 | 111,436 | +84,715 |
| United States | 124,248 | 7,138 | -117,110 |
| Turkey | 51,856 | 51,859 | +3 |
| Belgium | 60,884 | 39,721 | -21,163 |
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 46,422 | 24,463 | -21,959 |
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 | 1,306,432 |
| Taiwan | 656,182 |
| Indonesia | 370,260 |
| Japan | 331,173 |
| Israel | 250,531 |
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 | 779,392 | 527,040 | -252,352 |
| Taiwan | 356,416 | 299,766 | -56,650 |
| Indonesia | 242,389 | 127,871 | -114,518 |
| Japan | 115,828 | 215,345 | +99,517 |
| Israel | 98,806 | 151,725 | +52,919 |
| Italy | 80,687 | 45,212 | -35,475 |
| Turkey | 52,984 | 57,380 | +4,396 |
| Viet Nam | 19,257 | 40,903 | +21,646 |
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 3,430 | 56,198 | +52,768 |
| France | 17,350 | 35,340 | +17,990 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Inner London - West | 11 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 9 |
| Inner London - East | 8 |
| Greater Manchester | 7 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 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 | 9 | 4 | -5 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 8 | 3 | -5 |
| Inner London - East | 3 | 6 | +3 |
| Greater Manchester | 4 | 4 | +0 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 3 | 3 | +0 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 4 | 2 | -2 |
| West Midlands | 4 | 2 | -2 |
| Kent | 4 | 4 | +0 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 3 | 3 | +0 |
| Outer London - East and North East | 3 | 2 | -1 |
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) | 2,021,685 |
| Air transport | 1,433,070 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 85,672 |
| Other | 26,019 |
| Road transport | 5,686 |
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) | 1,075,768 | 945,917 | -129,851 |
| Air transport | 791,981 | 641,089 | -150,892 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 18,352 | 67,320 | +48,968 |
| Other | 18,719 | 7,300 | -11,419 |
| Road transport | 5,686 | 0 | -5,686 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Felixstowe | 1,105,855 |
| Southampton | 592,437 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 573,149 |
| East Midlands Airport | 470,362 |
| Manchester Airport | 185,962 |
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 | 693,561 | 412,294 | -281,267 |
| Southampton | 326,259 | 266,178 | -60,081 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 259,285 | 313,864 | +54,579 |
| East Midlands Airport | 311,256 | 159,106 | -152,150 |
| Manchester Airport | 111,126 | 74,836 | -36,290 |
| London | 0 | 165,160 | +165,160 |
| Thamesport | 41,751 | 84,023 | +42,272 |
| London Stansted Airport | 77,470 | 29,540 | -47,930 |
| Birmingham Airport | 30,632 | 51,849 | +21,217 |
| Eurotunnel | 7,494 | 34,868 | +27,374 |
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 | 32 |
| Manufacture of wearing apparel | 22 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 19 |
| Manufacture of textiles | 12 |
| Other manufacturing | 8 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-04 | 10 |
| 2026-03 | 12 |
| 2026-02 | 8 |
| 2026-01 | 14 |
| 2025-12 | 11 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| YKK (U.K.) LIMITED | 124 |
| ZIPEX (U.K.) LIMITED | 71 |
| CLOCKWORK COMPONENTS LIMITED | 70 |
| BIRDS EYE LIMITED | 52 |
| SON TRIMMINGS LIMITED | 50 |
| KAYOSPRUCE LIMITED | 38 |
| AERO ZIP LIMITED | 36 |
| FAIRWAY ACCESSORIES LIMITED | 31 |
| TWIN WHOLESALE LIMITED | 31 |
| TWIN ATTITUDE UK 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 | 57 |
| 54m+ | 27 |
| 0-1m | 16 |
| 15m-54m | 9 |
| Other | 3 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Thailand | 1,983,220 |
| Switzerland | 430,577 |
| France | 298,062 |
| United States | 285,430 |
| Italy | 201,837 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thailand | 1,827,628 | 155,592 | -1,672,036 |
| Switzerland | 430,577 | 0 | -430,577 |
| France | 153,367 | 144,695 | -8,672 |
| United States | 157,545 | 127,885 | -29,660 |
| Italy | 109,852 | 91,985 | -17,867 |
| India | 72,732 | 108,955 | +36,223 |
| Morocco | 83,155 | 87,891 | +4,736 |
| Lithuania | 109,756 | 61,029 | -48,727 |
| Germany | 39,502 | 70,731 | +31,229 |
| Denmark | 55,437 | 50,084 | -5,353 |
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 | 8,945 |
| Turkey | 5,943 |
| China | 1,465 |
| XI | 25 |
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 | 8,045 | 900 | -7,145 |
| Turkey | 5,943 | 0 | -5,943 |
| China | 1,465 | 0 | -1,465 |
| XI | 25 | 0 | -25 |
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 | 3,282,830 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 966,559 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 34,963 |
| Other | 16,378 |
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 | 2,460,590 | 822,240 | -1,638,350 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 740,592 | 225,967 | -514,625 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 18,176 | 16,787 | -1,389 |
| Other | 15,478 | 900 | -14,578 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| London Heathrow Airport | 2,040,851 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 813,241 |
| East Midlands Airport | 476,769 |
| Manchester Airport | 370,022 |
| ZLC | 332,264 |
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 | 1,874,763 | 166,088 | -1,708,675 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 636,227 | 177,014 | -459,213 |
| East Midlands Airport | 211,978 | 264,791 | +52,813 |
| Manchester Airport | 238,270 | 131,752 | -106,518 |
| ZLC | 107,249 | 225,015 | +117,766 |
| Dover | 92,748 | 27,235 | -65,513 |
| London Stansted Airport | 23,835 | 34,594 | +10,759 |
| Portsmouth | 11,617 | 8,007 | -3,610 |
| Immingham Docks | 9,177 | 8,234 | -943 |
| Felixstowe | 0 | 16,787 | +16,787 |
Quick facts
HS code: 96072090
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Parts of slide fasteners not made of base metal