Import/export HS code 96121010: Plastic ribbons
Ribbons made of plastic for typewriters and printers
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 | 31,169,653 |
| Japan | 14,944,583 |
| South Korea | 14,345,494 |
| Netherlands | 9,511,087 |
| Germany | 6,227,165 |
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 | 14,804,108 | 16,365,545 | +1,561,437 |
| Japan | 8,716,633 | 6,227,950 | -2,488,683 |
| South Korea | 6,886,481 | 7,459,013 | +572,532 |
| Netherlands | 4,936,466 | 4,574,621 | -361,845 |
| Germany | 2,825,202 | 3,401,963 | +576,761 |
| China | 1,780,036 | 1,427,025 | -353,011 |
| Spain | 1,362,056 | 1,307,708 | -54,348 |
| United States | 1,529,898 | 1,092,193 | -437,705 |
| Ireland | 928,098 | 638,397 | -289,701 |
| Italy | 485,094 | 724,439 | +239,345 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Japan | 32,497,631 |
| France | 20,661,613 |
| South Korea | 15,481,853 |
| United States | 7,197,362 |
| China | 4,407,651 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Japan | 17,095,865 | 15,401,766 | -1,694,099 |
| France | 10,372,020 | 10,289,593 | -82,427 |
| South Korea | 7,346,074 | 8,135,779 | +789,705 |
| United States | 3,639,554 | 3,557,808 | -81,746 |
| China | 2,354,125 | 2,053,526 | -300,599 |
| Malaysia | 770,341 | 1,032,005 | +261,664 |
| Germany | 819,830 | 892,598 | +72,768 |
| Netherlands | 858,240 | 687,813 | -170,427 |
| Italy | 218,359 | 525,007 | +306,648 |
| Singapore | 224,353 | 90,115 | -134,238 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 18 |
| Inner London - West | 16 |
| Greater Manchester | 11 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 11 |
| West Yorkshire | 8 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 13 | 12 | -1 |
| Inner London - West | 12 | 12 | +0 |
| Greater Manchester | 7 | 7 | +0 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 8 | 8 | +0 |
| West Yorkshire | 8 | 6 | -2 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 6 | 4 | -2 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 6 | 6 | +0 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 5 | 6 | +1 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 5 | 6 | +1 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 4 | 7 | +3 |
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) | 43,854,115 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 30,927,494 |
| Air transport | 12,294,290 |
| Other | 1,705,145 |
| Road transport | 28,274 |
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) | 24,002,458 | 19,851,657 | -4,150,801 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 13,938,912 | 16,988,582 | +3,049,670 |
| Air transport | 6,160,336 | 6,133,954 | -26,382 |
| Other | 790,200 | 914,945 | +124,745 |
| Road transport | 2,040 | 26,234 | +24,194 |
| Rail transport | 0 | 1,557 | +1,557 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Southampton | 27,645,849 |
| Dover | 11,282,023 |
| Eurotunnel | 8,390,313 |
| Thamesport | 7,703,395 |
| Felixstowe | 6,674,769 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Southampton | 14,591,201 | 13,054,648 | -1,536,553 |
| Dover | 4,811,049 | 6,470,974 | +1,659,925 |
| Eurotunnel | 4,385,779 | 4,004,534 | -381,245 |
| Thamesport | 4,625,392 | 3,078,003 | -1,547,389 |
| Felixstowe | 3,402,661 | 3,272,108 | -130,553 |
| Birmingham Airport | 3,023,542 | 3,118,941 | +95,399 |
| Harwich | 1,898,800 | 1,977,708 | +78,908 |
| East Midlands Airport | 1,306,123 | 1,273,290 | -32,833 |
| London Gateway Port | 756,566 | 1,108,815 | +352,249 |
| Immingham Docks | 138,789 | 1,720,599 | +1,581,810 |
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 | 58 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 25 |
| Computer programming, consultancy and related activities | 19 |
| Office administrative, office support and other business support activities | 16 |
| Other manufacturing | 14 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-04 | 53 |
| 2026-03 | 54 |
| 2026-02 | 55 |
| 2026-01 | 57 |
| 2025-12 | 46 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| DYNIC (UK) LTD | 112 |
| MAGICARD LTD | 108 |
| ASTRONOVA, INC. | 81 |
| ITW LIMITED | 80 |
| ASTRONOVA, INC. | 71 |
| JAVELIN ID LIMITED | 66 |
| KODAK ALARIS LIMITED | 62 |
| DIGITAL ID LTD | 61 |
| HID CORPORATION LIMITED | 54 |
| SPANDEX LIMITED | 53 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 54m+ | 80 |
| 1m-15m | 74 |
| 0-1m | 23 |
| Other | 22 |
| 15m-54m | 19 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| France | 18,596,127 |
| United States | 6,382,165 |
| Germany | 6,117,710 |
| Netherlands | 3,236,852 |
| Ireland | 3,103,622 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| France | 9,836,872 | 8,759,255 | -1,077,617 |
| United States | 3,473,540 | 2,908,625 | -564,915 |
| Germany | 2,779,803 | 3,337,907 | +558,104 |
| Netherlands | 1,822,848 | 1,414,004 | -408,844 |
| Ireland | 1,551,014 | 1,552,608 | +1,594 |
| Spain | 1,431,635 | 1,665,562 | +233,927 |
| Italy | 1,158,638 | 1,087,808 | -70,830 |
| Poland | 908,520 | 964,977 | +56,457 |
| China | 855,343 | 906,153 | +50,810 |
| Sweden | 733,425 | 603,049 | -130,376 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| XI | 1,003,805 |
| France | 119,340 |
| Japan | 92,979 |
| South Korea | 58,658 |
| Malaysia | 43,757 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| XI | 484,366 | 519,439 | +35,073 |
| France | 58,180 | 61,160 | +2,980 |
| Japan | 33,005 | 59,974 | +26,969 |
| South Korea | 33,085 | 25,573 | -7,512 |
| Malaysia | 15,288 | 28,469 | +13,181 |
| United States | 7,079 | 10,736 | +3,657 |
| Germany | 5,701 | 5,898 | +197 |
| Spain | 1,708 | 1,856 | +148 |
| Ireland | 378 | 25 | -353 |
| Lithuania | 0 | 179 | +179 |
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) | 37,910,650 |
| Air transport | 16,626,606 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 8,206,020 |
| Other | 1,557,470 |
| Road transport | 8,411 |
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) | 19,204,584 | 18,706,066 | -498,518 |
| Air transport | 8,871,268 | 7,755,338 | -1,115,930 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 4,342,161 | 3,863,859 | -478,302 |
| Other | 735,721 | 821,749 | +86,028 |
| Road transport | 8,411 | 0 | -8,411 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 20,682,419 |
| Portsmouth | 11,062,366 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 5,373,927 |
| Dover | 4,252,756 |
| ZLC | 4,221,159 |
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 | 9,301,303 | 11,381,116 | +2,079,813 |
| Portsmouth | 8,125,094 | 2,937,272 | -5,187,822 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 2,557,737 | 2,816,190 | +258,453 |
| Dover | 702,756 | 3,550,000 | +2,847,244 |
| ZLC | 2,199,155 | 2,022,004 | -177,151 |
| London Stansted Airport | 1,905,563 | 1,470,418 | -435,145 |
| Liverpool Docks | 1,430,323 | 1,539,958 | +109,635 |
| East Midlands Airport | 1,844,747 | 1,113,589 | -731,158 |
| London Gateway Port | 1,431,290 | 807,142 | -624,148 |
| 000 | 735,721 | 821,749 | +86,028 |
Quick facts
HS code: 96121010
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Ribbons made of plastic for typewriters and printers