Import/export HS code 96121020: Narrow man-made fiber ribbons
Ribbons made of man-made fibers, less than 30mm wide, in cartridges for automatic 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| China | 3,398,368 |
| Netherlands | 1,422,750 |
| Czechia | 601,228 |
| France | 71,610 |
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 71,288 |
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 | 2,228,133 | 1,170,235 | -1,057,898 |
| Netherlands | 733,359 | 689,391 | -43,968 |
| Czechia | 595,487 | 5,741 | -589,746 |
| France | 29,294 | 42,316 | +13,022 |
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 59,649 | 11,639 | -48,010 |
| Malaysia | 55,673 | 5,955 | -49,718 |
| United Arab Emirates | 21,348 | 24,107 | +2,759 |
| Germany | 22,292 | 21,505 | -787 |
| United States | 25,458 | 16,751 | -8,707 |
| Japan | 9,884 | 15,992 | +6,108 |
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 | 3,854,410 |
| Estonia | 596,625 |
| Malaysia | 559,812 |
| Thailand | 393,205 |
| Indonesia | 211,499 |
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 | 2,492,064 | 1,362,346 | -1,129,718 |
| Estonia | 590,884 | 5,741 | -585,143 |
| Malaysia | 287,503 | 272,309 | -15,194 |
| Thailand | 252,673 | 140,532 | -112,141 |
| Indonesia | 84,801 | 126,698 | +41,897 |
| United Kingdom | 23,920 | 52,210 | +28,290 |
| Japan | 16,771 | 21,556 | +4,785 |
| United States | 13,314 | 3,004 | -10,310 |
| France | 4,521 | 11,259 | +6,738 |
| Costa Rica | 5,691 | 8,851 | +3,160 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 5 |
| Merseyside | 4 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 3 |
| Greater Manchester | 3 |
| West Midlands | 3 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 5 | 3 | -2 |
| Merseyside | 3 | 4 | +1 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| Greater Manchester | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| West Midlands | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| West Yorkshire | 3 | 3 | +0 |
| Essex | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Cheshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Inner London - East | 1 | 1 | +0 |
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) | 2,311,139 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 1,752,437 |
| Air transport | 1,743,642 |
| Road transport | 11,265 |
| Other | 5,371 |
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) | 1,368,687 | 942,452 | -426,235 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 1,191,816 | 560,621 | -631,195 |
| Air transport | 1,227,776 | 515,866 | -711,910 |
| Road transport | 4,521 | 6,744 | +2,223 |
| Other | 4,170 | 1,201 | -2,969 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Felixstowe | 1,733,761 |
| Birmingham Airport | 1,204,624 |
| Eurotunnel | 755,368 |
| Immingham Docks | 678,036 |
| Luton Airport | 364,408 |
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 | 927,888 | 805,873 | -122,015 |
| Birmingham Airport | 863,648 | 340,976 | -522,672 |
| Eurotunnel | 658,626 | 96,742 | -561,884 |
| Immingham Docks | 420,940 | 257,096 | -163,844 |
| Luton Airport | 255,149 | 109,259 | -145,890 |
| Harwich | 107,159 | 169,418 | +62,259 |
| Southampton | 138,860 | 78,804 | -60,056 |
| London | 136,949 | 20,672 | -116,277 |
| Thamesport | 56,644 | 40,135 | -16,509 |
| 499 | 80,456 | 5,173 | -75,283 |
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
|
15 |
|
Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles
|
6 |
|
Computer programming, consultancy and related activities
|
4 |
|
Other manufacturing
|
3 |
|
Repair and installation of machinery and equipment
|
3 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-05 | 6 |
| 2026-04 | 11 |
| 2026-03 | 7 |
| 2026-02 | 6 |
| 2026-01 | 10 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| EPSON EUROPE B.V. | 53 |
| OKI EUROPE LIMITED | 49 |
| TRENT INTERNATIONAL LIMITED | 47 |
| BANNERBRIDGE LIMITED | 46 |
| UFP (UK) LIMITED | 40 |
| RENOVOTEC LTD | 40 |
| EUROGRAPH COMPUTER SUPPLIES LTD | 34 |
| SMR SUPPLIES LIMITED | 28 |
| VOW EUROPE LIMITED | 28 |
| SIEMENS HEALTHCARE DIAGNOSTICS PRODUCTS LTD | 27 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 14 |
| 54m+ | 8 |
| 0-1m | 6 |
| 15m-54m | 5 |
| Other | 5 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Netherlands | 313,120 |
| Ireland | 212,777 |
| France | 203,305 |
| Germany | 77,308 |
| United Arab Emirates | 64,041 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Netherlands | 162,398 | 150,722 | -11,676 |
| Ireland | 129,073 | 83,704 | -45,369 |
| France | 67,722 | 135,583 | +67,861 |
| Germany | 29,470 | 47,838 | +18,368 |
| United Arab Emirates | 24,446 | 39,595 | +15,149 |
| Zimbabwe | 43,965 | 8,358 | -35,607 |
| Nigeria | 2,022 | 48,947 | +46,925 |
| Ghana | 33,450 | 0 | -33,450 |
| Poland | 0 | 28,828 | +28,828 |
| Spain | 2,722 | 17,588 | +14,866 |
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 | 1,696 |
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 | 1,460 | 236 | -1,224 |
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) | 725,137 |
| Air transport | 350,551 |
| Other | 126,010 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 21,142 |
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) | 301,620 | 423,517 | +121,897 |
| Air transport | 195,030 | 155,521 | -39,509 |
| Other | 77,203 | 48,807 | -28,396 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 11,780 | 9,362 | -2,418 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 271,871 |
| Immingham Docks | 239,999 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 157,348 |
| 000 | 126,010 |
| Portsmouth | 93,537 |
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 | 68,636 | 203,235 | +134,599 |
| Immingham Docks | 137,865 | 102,134 | -35,731 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 76,237 | 81,111 | +4,874 |
| 000 | 77,203 | 48,807 | -28,396 |
| Portsmouth | 40,165 | 53,372 | +13,207 |
| Manchester Airport | 37,811 | 37,185 | -626 |
| ZLC | 45,223 | 21,744 | -23,479 |
| Dover | 11,829 | 34,361 | +22,532 |
| Liverpool Docks | 18,286 | 13,337 | -4,949 |
| London Stansted Airport | 22,643 | 5,681 | -16,962 |
Quick facts
HS code: 96121020
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Ribbons made of man-made fibers, less than 30mm wide, in cartridges for automatic typewriters and printers