Import/export HS code 96091090: Various sheathed pencils
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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 | £ |
|---|---|
| China | 12,938,603 |
| Germany | 6,021,547 |
| France | 2,902,227 |
| Viet Nam | 2,812,023 |
| Brazil | 1,560,551 |
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 | 6,935,822 | 6,002,781 | -933,041 |
| Germany | 3,071,650 | 2,949,897 | -121,753 |
| France | 1,566,178 | 1,336,049 | -230,129 |
| Viet Nam | 1,153,408 | 1,658,615 | +505,207 |
| Brazil | 667,038 | 893,513 | +226,475 |
| Canada | 547,050 | 580,988 | +33,938 |
| United States | 261,561 | 364,021 | +102,460 |
| Netherlands | 98,365 | 361,879 | +263,514 |
| Italy | 117,849 | 177,005 | +59,156 |
| Ireland | 132,831 | 127,817 | -5,014 |
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 | 15,188,716 |
| Germany | 5,106,117 |
| Viet Nam | 2,850,386 |
| Brazil | 1,869,851 |
| Czechia | 1,121,971 |
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 | 7,738,737 | 7,449,979 | -288,758 |
| Germany | 2,672,575 | 2,433,542 | -239,033 |
| Viet Nam | 1,345,584 | 1,504,802 | +159,218 |
| Brazil | 812,572 | 1,057,279 | +244,707 |
| Czechia | 490,947 | 631,024 | +140,077 |
| Canada | 520,930 | 535,049 | +14,119 |
| France | 267,234 | 333,749 | +66,515 |
| United States | 233,671 | 180,958 | -52,713 |
| Indonesia | 171,676 | 209,898 | +38,222 |
| Japan | 128,067 | 204,352 | +76,285 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Inner London - West | 35 |
| West Midlands | 19 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 17 |
| Greater Manchester | 17 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 17 |
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 | 25 | 21 | -4 |
| West Midlands | 14 | 15 | +1 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 12 | 14 | +2 |
| Greater Manchester | 13 | 12 | -1 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 7 | 15 | +8 |
| Inner London - East | 8 | 8 | +0 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 5 | 10 | +5 |
| Gloucestershire and Wiltshire | 6 | 11 | +5 |
| Kent | 8 | 7 | -1 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 8 | 9 | +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) | 18,345,745 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 8,753,307 |
| Air transport | 1,847,024 |
| Other | 1,542,621 |
| Road transport | 83,955 |
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) | 8,699,912 | 9,645,833 | +945,921 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 4,602,389 | 4,150,918 | -451,471 |
| Air transport | 757,743 | 1,089,281 | +331,538 |
| Other | 1,180,330 | 362,291 | -818,039 |
| Road transport | 19,732 | 64,223 | +44,491 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Felixstowe | 8,698,537 |
| Eurotunnel | 4,190,150 |
| Southampton | 4,180,706 |
| London Gateway Port | 4,128,577 |
| Dover | 2,973,383 |
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 | 4,743,228 | 3,955,309 | -787,919 |
| Eurotunnel | 1,986,189 | 2,203,961 | +217,772 |
| Southampton | 2,433,342 | 1,747,364 | -685,978 |
| London Gateway Port | 1,109,561 | 3,019,016 | +1,909,455 |
| Dover | 2,034,982 | 938,401 | -1,096,581 |
| 000 | 1,180,330 | 362,291 | -818,039 |
| Liverpool Docks | 297,171 | 387,689 | +90,518 |
| London Stansted Airport | 209,265 | 407,313 | +198,048 |
| 499 | 16,901 | 425,731 | +408,830 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 144,138 | 292,963 | +148,825 |
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 | 105 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 98 |
| Office administrative, office support and other business support activities | 15 |
| Activities of head offices; management consultancy activities | 10 |
| Other manufacturing | 10 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-04 | 55 |
| 2026-03 | 52 |
| 2026-02 | 45 |
| 2026-01 | 41 |
| 2025-12 | 59 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| VIVID IMAGINATIONS LIMITED | 112 |
| RMS INTERNATIONAL UK LTD | 108 |
| THE WORKS STORES LIMITED | 104 |
| ABRAMS & CHRONICLE BOOKS LIMITED | 104 |
| ASDA STORES LIMITED | 98 |
| HENBRANDT LIMITED | 97 |
| B & M RETAIL LIMITED | 90 |
| POUNDLAND LIMITED | 89 |
| IG DESIGN GROUP UK LIMITED | 88 |
| ROYAL BRUSH MANUFACTURING (UK) LIMITED | 85 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 115 |
| 54m+ | 78 |
| 15m-54m | 35 |
| 0-1m | 31 |
| Other | 27 |
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 | 3,169,779 |
| Ireland | 2,906,250 |
| Germany | 1,062,544 |
| Netherlands | 989,995 |
| Australia | 707,080 |
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 | 1,417,426 | 1,752,353 | +334,927 |
| Ireland | 1,381,685 | 1,524,565 | +142,880 |
| Germany | 451,488 | 611,056 | +159,568 |
| Netherlands | 500,883 | 489,112 | -11,771 |
| Australia | 330,349 | 376,731 | +46,382 |
| France | 290,974 | 344,529 | +53,555 |
| United Arab Emirates | 283,550 | 62,275 | -221,275 |
| Spain | 147,888 | 118,236 | -29,652 |
| China | 108,511 | 152,271 | +43,760 |
| Turkey | 75,206 | 183,646 | +108,440 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Germany | 3,055 |
| China | 2,987 |
| Ireland | 413 |
| XI | 238 |
| France | 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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Germany | 1,049 | 2,006 | +957 |
| China | 1,181 | 1,806 | +625 |
| Ireland | 200 | 213 | +13 |
| XI | 238 | 0 | -238 |
| France | 25 | 0 | -25 |
| Switzerland | 16 | 0 | -16 |
Export volume by transport
What this shows: Export value by transport mode used to ship goods from the UK.
Top 5 values
| Transport | £ |
|---|---|
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 7,071,519 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 5,234,589 |
| Air transport | 816,232 |
| Other | 7,256 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 3,232,326 | 3,839,193 | +606,867 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 2,716,221 | 2,518,368 | -197,853 |
| Air transport | 351,548 | 464,684 | +113,136 |
| Other | 2,840 | 4,416 | +1,576 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 3,057,674 |
| Liverpool Docks | 2,938,937 |
| Holyhead | 1,709,098 |
| London Gateway Port | 1,492,054 |
| Southampton | 900,378 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 1,245,288 | 1,812,386 | +567,098 |
| Liverpool Docks | 1,352,904 | 1,586,033 | +233,129 |
| Holyhead | 875,838 | 833,260 | -42,578 |
| London Gateway Port | 1,134,454 | 357,600 | -776,854 |
| Southampton | 397,254 | 503,124 | +105,870 |
| Felixstowe | 193,028 | 598,148 | +405,120 |
| Immingham Docks | 424,134 | 340,689 | -83,445 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 74,810 | 235,217 | +160,407 |
| Manchester Airport | 113,151 | 159,662 | +46,511 |
| Eurotunnel | 68,632 | 121,813 | +53,181 |
Quick facts
HS code: 96091090
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Pencils and crayons with non-graphite leads, such as colored pencils. Great for art and creative projects