Import/export HS code 9616: Scent sprays and toilet sprays, mounts, heads, powder-puffs, and pads
Includes all types of scent sprays, toilet sprays, and their parts like mounts and heads. Also includes powder-puffs and pads used for applying makeup or skincare products
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 | 30,912,354 |
| France | 25,472,395 |
| Italy | 8,213,143 |
| Netherlands | 4,454,156 |
| United States | 2,967,565 |
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 | 18,673,558 | 12,238,796 | -6,434,762 |
| France | 12,764,631 | 12,707,764 | -56,867 |
| Italy | 4,810,151 | 3,402,992 | -1,407,159 |
| Netherlands | 2,426,893 | 2,027,263 | -399,630 |
| United States | 1,594,510 | 1,373,055 | -221,455 |
| Germany | 1,424,374 | 622,167 | -802,207 |
| Ireland | 1,238,516 | 556,480 | -682,036 |
| Spain | 752,259 | 759,176 | +6,917 |
| Poland | 1,028,948 | 352,145 | -676,803 |
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 784,803 | 260,383 | -524,420 |
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 | 36,711,596 |
| France | 24,019,971 |
| Italy | 9,691,070 |
| United States | 2,490,765 |
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 1,711,821 |
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 | 21,934,759 | 14,776,837 | -7,157,922 |
| France | 12,141,192 | 11,878,779 | -262,413 |
| Italy | 5,543,965 | 4,147,105 | -1,396,860 |
| United States | 1,359,663 | 1,131,102 | -228,561 |
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 1,046,211 | 665,610 | -380,601 |
| Ireland | 1,038,128 | 356,471 | -681,657 |
| Germany | 930,531 | 426,203 | -504,328 |
| Poland | 941,961 | 354,036 | -587,925 |
| Spain | 561,004 | 438,312 | -122,692 |
| Netherlands | 402,128 | 401,292 | -836 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Inner London - West | 90 |
| Greater Manchester | 46 |
| Inner London - East | 29 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 24 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 21 |
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 | 74 | 52 | -22 |
| Greater Manchester | 35 | 25 | -10 |
| Inner London - East | 19 | 16 | -3 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 17 | 17 | +0 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 16 | 11 | -5 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 17 | 14 | -3 |
| West Yorkshire | 12 | 11 | -1 |
| Essex | 12 | 12 | +0 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 11 | 12 | +1 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 13 | 10 | -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) | 28,426,665 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 24,668,790 |
| Other | 17,362,852 |
| Air transport | 6,447,917 |
| Road transport | 5,560,776 |
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) | 16,562,802 | 11,863,863 | -4,698,939 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 14,259,685 | 10,409,105 | -3,850,580 |
| Other | 12,722,354 | 4,640,498 | -8,081,856 |
| Air transport | 3,076,747 | 3,371,170 | +294,423 |
| Road transport | 165,613 | 5,395,163 | +5,229,550 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Felixstowe | 17,423,784 |
| 000 | 17,362,852 |
| Dover | 10,668,563 |
| Southampton | 7,319,252 |
| 499 | 5,749,902 |
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 | 10,963,643 | 6,460,141 | -4,503,502 |
| 000 | 12,722,354 | 4,640,498 | -8,081,856 |
| Dover | 5,892,204 | 4,776,359 | -1,115,845 |
| Southampton | 4,900,104 | 2,419,148 | -2,480,956 |
| 499 | 21,691 | 5,728,211 | +5,706,520 |
| Eurotunnel | 2,137,604 | 1,469,653 | -667,951 |
| London | 1,753,327 | 1,605,896 | -147,431 |
| London Gateway Port | 543,609 | 2,401,834 | +1,858,225 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 1,359,000 | 1,077,776 | -281,224 |
| Liverpool Docks | 1,376,986 | 363,480 | -1,013,506 |
Importer companies by SIC division
What this shows: Industry breakdown (SIC divisions) of importing companies.
Top 5 values
| SIC | Companies |
|---|---|
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 170 |
| Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 167 |
| Manufacture of chemicals and chemical products | 79 |
| Office administrative, office support and other business support activities | 39 |
| Other manufacturing | 37 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 84 |
| 2025-11 | 86 |
| 2025-10 | 111 |
| 2025-09 | 100 |
| 2025-08 | 114 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| PARIS PRESENTS UK LIMITED | 120 |
| WHITMAN LABORATORIES LIMITED | 119 |
| PRIMARK STORES LIMITED | 114 |
| LAURELLE LONDON LTD | 114 |
| THE BOOTS COMPANY PLC | 107 |
| SUPERDRUG STORES PLC | 103 |
| B & M RETAIL LIMITED | 102 |
| TJX UK | 101 |
| INCOS LIMITED | 100 |
| TWEEZERMAN UK LTD | 99 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 212 |
| 54m+ | 103 |
| 0-1m | 91 |
| 15m-54m | 71 |
| Other | 35 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Mexico | 3,355,221 |
| United States | 2,381,897 |
| France | 1,740,288 |
| Ireland | 1,221,631 |
| Germany | 1,075,154 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mexico | 2,171,714 | 1,183,507 | -988,207 |
| United States | 1,698,793 | 683,104 | -1,015,689 |
| France | 1,156,589 | 583,699 | -572,890 |
| Ireland | 670,048 | 551,583 | -118,465 |
| Germany | 712,776 | 362,378 | -350,398 |
| Italy | 551,307 | 422,153 | -129,154 |
| Spain | 419,639 | 333,787 | -85,852 |
| Australia | 410,482 | 327,076 | -83,406 |
| Turkey | 419,467 | 213,056 | -206,411 |
| United Arab Emirates | 503,523 | 78,032 | -425,491 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| China | 106,388 |
| XI | 27,511 |
| Ireland | 12,443 |
| Switzerland | 12,246 |
| Turkey | 2,433 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| China | 85,942 | 20,446 | -65,496 |
| XI | 18,393 | 9,118 | -9,275 |
| Ireland | 12,417 | 26 | -12,391 |
| Switzerland | 8,713 | 3,533 | -5,180 |
| Turkey | 2,433 | 0 | -2,433 |
| South Korea | 451 | 0 | -451 |
| Taiwan | 4 | 0 | -4 |
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) | 8,520,923 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 5,755,889 |
| Air transport | 3,370,080 |
| Other | 253,329 |
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) | 5,152,452 | 3,368,471 | -1,783,981 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 3,476,988 | 2,278,901 | -1,198,087 |
| Air transport | 2,580,401 | 789,679 | -1,790,722 |
| Other | 145,801 | 107,528 | -38,273 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 5,775,607 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 2,494,939 |
| Felixstowe | 2,192,544 |
| London Gateway Port | 1,380,107 |
| Liverpool Docks | 1,184,337 |
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 | 3,688,515 | 2,087,092 | -1,601,423 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 1,918,890 | 576,049 | -1,342,841 |
| Felixstowe | 1,285,494 | 907,050 | -378,444 |
| London Gateway Port | 797,767 | 582,340 | -215,427 |
| Liverpool Docks | 905,275 | 279,062 | -626,213 |
| Southampton | 375,916 | 528,513 | +152,597 |
| Holyhead | 394,924 | 332,269 | -62,655 |
| Immingham Docks | 381,175 | 285,706 | -95,469 |
| Newhaven | 293,405 | 274,874 | -18,531 |
| Dover | 304,722 | 195,758 | -108,964 |
Related HS codes
What this shows: Sibling or child HS codes in the same classification branch.
Quick facts
HS code: 9616
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Includes all types of scent sprays, toilet sprays, and their parts like mounts and heads. Also includes powder-puffs and pads used for applying makeup or skincare products