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 | 33,509,917 |
| France | 29,300,313 |
| Italy | 8,295,769 |
| Netherlands | 4,635,330 |
| United States | 3,148,000 |
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 | 18,965,883 | 14,544,034 | -4,421,849 |
| France | 12,488,985 | 16,811,328 | +4,322,343 |
| Italy | 4,835,109 | 3,460,660 | -1,374,449 |
| Netherlands | 2,709,906 | 1,925,424 | -784,482 |
| United States | 1,541,973 | 1,606,027 | +64,054 |
| Germany | 1,161,211 | 658,484 | -502,727 |
| Spain | 817,912 | 756,404 | -61,508 |
| Ireland | 966,948 | 450,583 | -516,365 |
| Poland | 933,167 | 341,108 | -592,059 |
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 741,626 | 378,074 | -363,552 |
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 | 39,921,194 |
| France | 27,330,607 |
| Italy | 10,016,642 |
| United States | 2,666,292 |
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 1,710,751 |
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 | 22,712,707 | 17,208,487 | -5,504,220 |
| France | 11,742,039 | 15,588,568 | +3,846,529 |
| Italy | 5,676,923 | 4,339,719 | -1,337,204 |
| United States | 1,253,974 | 1,412,318 | +158,344 |
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 807,575 | 903,176 | +95,601 |
| Germany | 733,932 | 463,147 | -270,785 |
| Poland | 827,150 | 338,116 | -489,034 |
| Ireland | 761,012 | 250,021 | -510,991 |
| Spain | 601,926 | 338,143 | -263,783 |
| Netherlands | 399,579 | 502,953 | +103,374 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Inner London - West | 88 |
| Greater Manchester | 41 |
| Inner London - East | 31 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 23 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 22 |
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 | 67 | 59 | -8 |
| Greater Manchester | 32 | 25 | -7 |
| Inner London - East | 19 | 19 | +0 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 14 | 18 | +4 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 16 | 15 | -1 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 17 | 12 | -5 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 13 | 11 | -2 |
| West Yorkshire | 12 | 11 | -1 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 11 | 12 | +1 |
| Essex | 13 | 11 | -2 |
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) | 31,592,568 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 24,947,058 |
| Other | 15,141,681 |
| Road transport | 10,280,043 |
| Air transport | 7,308,977 |
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) | 16,618,019 | 14,974,549 | -1,643,470 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 14,407,199 | 10,539,859 | -3,867,340 |
| Other | 12,034,174 | 3,107,507 | -8,926,667 |
| Road transport | 161,977 | 10,118,066 | +9,956,089 |
| Air transport | 3,154,436 | 4,154,541 | +1,000,105 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Felixstowe | 18,118,420 |
| 000 | 15,141,681 |
| Dover | 10,921,507 |
| 499 | 10,844,734 |
| Southampton | 7,874,369 |
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 | 11,260,650 | 6,857,770 | -4,402,880 |
| 000 | 12,034,174 | 3,107,507 | -8,926,667 |
| Dover | 6,033,379 | 4,888,128 | -1,145,251 |
| 499 | 25,227 | 10,819,507 | +10,794,280 |
| Southampton | 4,638,564 | 3,235,805 | -1,402,759 |
| London | 1,847,452 | 2,167,345 | +319,893 |
| London Gateway Port | 1,088,237 | 2,741,322 | +1,653,085 |
| Eurotunnel | 1,850,288 | 1,698,114 | -152,174 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 1,401,769 | 1,255,875 | -145,894 |
| East Midlands Airport | 509,950 | 1,070,259 | +560,309 |
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 | 174 |
| Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 168 |
| Manufacture of chemicals and chemical products | 82 |
| Office administrative, office support and other business support activities | 40 |
| Other manufacturing | 37 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-04 | 99 |
| 2026-03 | 87 |
| 2026-02 | 109 |
| 2026-01 | 84 |
| 2025-12 | 99 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| PARIS PRESENTS UK LIMITED | 124 |
| WHITMAN LABORATORIES LIMITED | 123 |
| PRIMARK STORES LIMITED | 118 |
| LAURELLE LONDON LTD | 118 |
| THE BOOTS COMPANY PLC | 109 |
| SUPERDRUG STORES PLC | 106 |
| TJX UK | 105 |
| B & M RETAIL LIMITED | 105 |
| INCOS LIMITED | 104 |
| TWEEZERMAN UK LTD | 103 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 213 |
| 54m+ | 100 |
| 0-1m | 94 |
| 15m-54m | 69 |
| Other | 46 |
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 | 3,147,971 |
| United States | 2,161,057 |
| France | 1,817,974 |
| Ireland | 1,328,207 |
| Germany | 1,193,593 |
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 | 2,018,759 | 1,129,212 | -889,547 |
| United States | 1,578,346 | 582,711 | -995,635 |
| France | 1,095,877 | 722,097 | -373,780 |
| Ireland | 667,640 | 660,567 | -7,073 |
| Germany | 651,355 | 542,238 | -109,117 |
| Italy | 587,233 | 357,101 | -230,132 |
| Australia | 383,248 | 393,981 | +10,733 |
| Turkey | 424,650 | 323,193 | -101,457 |
| Spain | 370,030 | 342,314 | -27,716 |
| United Arab Emirates | 518,170 | 72,981 | -445,189 |
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 | 105,055 |
| XI | 27,292 |
| Switzerland | 11,413 |
| Ireland | 9,600 |
| Turkey | 2,437 |
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 | 82,716 | 22,339 | -60,377 |
| XI | 18,926 | 8,366 | -10,560 |
| Switzerland | 8,762 | 2,651 | -6,111 |
| Ireland | 8,190 | 1,410 | -6,780 |
| Turkey | 2,433 | 4 | -2,429 |
| India | 0 | 2,307 | +2,307 |
| South Korea | 451 | 340 | -111 |
| Taiwan | 4 | 1 | -3 |
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) | 9,020,468 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 5,984,244 |
| Air transport | 2,913,738 |
| Other | 293,670 |
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) | 5,052,808 | 3,967,660 | -1,085,148 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 3,601,311 | 2,382,933 | -1,218,378 |
| Air transport | 2,048,599 | 865,139 | -1,183,460 |
| Other | 138,890 | 154,780 | +15,890 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 5,959,372 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 2,008,746 |
| Felixstowe | 1,994,120 |
| London Gateway Port | 1,370,985 |
| Liverpool Docks | 1,300,865 |
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 | 3,437,361 | 2,522,011 | -915,350 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 1,390,790 | 617,956 | -772,834 |
| Felixstowe | 1,355,549 | 638,571 | -716,978 |
| London Gateway Port | 681,210 | 689,775 | +8,565 |
| Liverpool Docks | 1,057,310 | 243,555 | -813,755 |
| Southampton | 470,544 | 811,095 | +340,551 |
| Immingham Docks | 397,904 | 395,160 | -2,744 |
| Holyhead | 396,641 | 368,957 | -27,684 |
| Newhaven | 314,292 | 365,698 | +51,406 |
| Dover | 393,428 | 129,432 | -263,996 |
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