Import/export HS code 96140090: Various smoking pipe products
All other smoking pipe items and accessories not listed elsewhere
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 | 3,365,450 |
| Germany | 1,136,425 |
| India | 466,666 |
| Italy | 425,331 |
| Ireland | 380,249 |
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 | 1,941,485 | 1,423,965 | -517,520 |
| Germany | 422,916 | 713,509 | +290,593 |
| India | 210,705 | 255,961 | +45,256 |
| Italy | 180,698 | 244,633 | +63,935 |
| Ireland | 172,838 | 207,411 | +34,573 |
| Turkey | 161,558 | 115,019 | -46,539 |
| France | 66,816 | 108,627 | +41,811 |
| Czechia | 117,667 | 51,181 | -66,486 |
| Poland | 43,114 | 105,356 | +62,242 |
| Netherlands | 79,828 | 64,425 | -15,403 |
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 | 3,879,831 |
| Germany | 1,036,548 |
| Italy | 504,585 |
| India | 494,071 |
| Ireland | 380,214 |
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 | 2,142,881 | 1,736,950 | -405,931 |
| Germany | 336,282 | 700,266 | +363,984 |
| Italy | 224,434 | 280,151 | +55,717 |
| India | 260,687 | 233,384 | -27,303 |
| Ireland | 172,807 | 207,407 | +34,600 |
| Turkey | 188,332 | 121,664 | -66,668 |
| Czechia | 115,279 | 52,311 | -62,968 |
| Egypt | 110,995 | 48,108 | -62,887 |
| Poland | 42,768 | 103,892 | +61,124 |
| Greece | 62,322 | 36,403 | -25,919 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Outer London - West and North West | 31 |
| Inner London - West | 14 |
| Greater Manchester | 12 |
| West Midlands | 11 |
| Essex | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Outer London - West and North West | 17 | 27 | +10 |
| Inner London - West | 8 | 12 | +4 |
| Greater Manchester | 10 | 6 | -4 |
| West Midlands | 7 | 7 | +0 |
| Essex | 4 | 5 | +1 |
| Inner London - East | 3 | 3 | +0 |
| South East Wales | 5 | 1 | -4 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 2 | 3 | +1 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 2 | 4 | +2 |
| Outer London - South | 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 4,356,915 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 2,026,148 |
| Air transport | 1,096,849 |
| Road transport | 120,781 |
| Other | 946 |
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) | 2,441,780 | 1,915,135 | -526,645 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 844,637 | 1,181,511 | +336,874 |
| Air transport | 522,354 | 574,495 | +52,141 |
| Road transport | 63,431 | 57,350 | -6,081 |
| Other | 697 | 249 | -448 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Southampton | 1,995,133 |
| Felixstowe | 1,709,256 |
| Eurotunnel | 764,133 |
| Dover | 536,488 |
| London | 478,785 |
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 | 1,194,002 | 801,131 | -392,871 |
| Felixstowe | 996,901 | 712,355 | -284,546 |
| Eurotunnel | 261,940 | 502,193 | +240,253 |
| Dover | 163,518 | 372,970 | +209,452 |
| London | 277,675 | 201,110 | -76,565 |
| London Gateway Port | 163,029 | 314,044 | +151,015 |
| East Midlands Airport | 186,213 | 219,669 | +33,456 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 81,973 | 116,561 | +34,588 |
| London Stansted Airport | 96,298 | 98,211 | +1,913 |
| Holyhead | 69,983 | 60,884 | -9,099 |
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
|
80 |
|
Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles
|
48 |
|
Food and beverage service activities
|
4 |
|
Manufacture of tobacco products
|
4 |
|
Office administrative, office support and other business support activities
|
3 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-05 | 19 |
| 2026-04 | 22 |
| 2026-03 | 25 |
| 2026-02 | 14 |
| 2026-01 | 22 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| PRINCE CASH & CARRY LIMITED | 92 |
| MMS WHOLESALE LIMITED | 68 |
| RICHEMONT HOLDINGS (UK) LIMITED | 58 |
| SGK GROUP LTD | 49 |
| WILSONS & CO. (SHARROW) LIMITED | 48 |
| RAD EUROPE LIMITED | 48 |
| BASIL BUSH LIMITED | 44 |
| BARKERS OF HARROGATE LIMITED | 36 |
| SARDAR & SONS (UK) CO. LIMITED | 36 |
| DHIMAN ENTERPRISES LIMITED | 36 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 59 |
| 0-1m | 51 |
| 15m-54m | 12 |
| Other | 11 |
| 54m+ | 2 |
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 | 1,706,753 |
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 956,189 |
| France | 500,488 |
| United States | 310,610 |
| Japan | 241,459 |
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 | 829,818 | 876,935 | +47,117 |
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 436,970 | 519,219 | +82,249 |
| France | 263,361 | 237,127 | -26,234 |
| United States | 124,587 | 186,023 | +61,436 |
| Japan | 89,733 | 151,726 | +61,993 |
| Netherlands | 173,091 | 52,533 | -120,558 |
| Ireland | 71,363 | 34,469 | -36,894 |
| Taiwan | 36,290 | 30,698 | -5,592 |
| South Africa | 11,039 | 45,263 | +34,224 |
| Germany | 45,426 | 6,898 | -38,528 |
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 | 3,773,479 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 667,492 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 44,772 |
| Other | 20,090 |
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 | 1,905,794 | 1,867,685 | -38,109 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 304,207 | 363,285 | +59,078 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 6,294 | 38,478 | +32,184 |
| Other | 9,451 | 10,639 | +1,188 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| London Heathrow Airport | 2,381,186 |
| London Stansted Airport | 812,760 |
| East Midlands Airport | 519,391 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 303,369 |
| Eurotunnel | 245,383 |
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 | 1,169,906 | 1,211,280 | +41,374 |
| London Stansted Airport | 209,604 | 603,156 | +393,552 |
| East Midlands Airport | 484,064 | 35,327 | -448,737 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 199,297 | 104,072 | -95,225 |
| Eurotunnel | 18,813 | 226,570 | +207,757 |
| Holyhead | 40,796 | 20,585 | -20,211 |
| ZLC | 40,404 | 14,236 | -26,168 |
| London Gateway Port | 2,225 | 31,037 | +28,812 |
| Dover | 21,257 | 8,317 | -12,940 |
| 000 | 9,451 | 10,639 | +1,188 |
Quick facts
HS code: 96140090
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: All other smoking pipe items and accessories not listed elsewhere