Import/export HS code 96190040: Sanitary towels and tampons
Sanitary pads, tampons, and similar feminine hygiene 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Czechia | 13,018,054 |
| China | 12,741,439 |
| India | 11,238,346 |
| United Arab Emirates | 2,207,319 |
| Belgium | 526,977 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Czechia | 6,308,087 | 6,709,967 | +401,880 |
| China | 5,478,378 | 7,263,061 | +1,784,683 |
| India | 374,829 | 10,863,517 | +10,488,688 |
| United Arab Emirates | 1,390,927 | 816,392 | -574,535 |
| Belgium | 8,485 | 518,492 | +510,007 |
| Italy | 201,600 | 217,827 | +16,227 |
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 223,360 | 168,559 | -54,801 |
| Germany | 111,872 | 231,164 | +119,292 |
| United States | 52,222 | 121,639 | +69,417 |
| Netherlands | 99,017 | 59,417 | -39,600 |
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 | 13,512,550 |
| India | 11,164,554 |
| Czechia | 7,837,367 |
| Spain | 4,034,444 |
| United Arab Emirates | 2,207,319 |
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 | 5,820,598 | 7,691,952 | +1,871,354 |
| India | 301,037 | 10,863,517 | +10,562,480 |
| Czechia | 4,641,891 | 3,195,476 | -1,446,415 |
| Spain | 1,629,244 | 2,405,200 | +775,956 |
| United Arab Emirates | 1,390,927 | 816,392 | -574,535 |
| Italy | 206,869 | 1,466,085 | +1,259,216 |
| Germany | 50,666 | 424,100 | +373,434 |
| Netherlands | 58,943 | 31,587 | -27,356 |
| United States | 52,222 | 28,629 | -23,593 |
| Portugal | 21,817 | 51,968 | +30,151 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Inner London - East | 6 |
| Inner London - West | 6 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 6 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 5 |
| Essex | 4 |
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 - East | 5 | 5 | +0 |
| Inner London - West | 2 | 4 | +2 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 4 | 6 | +2 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 4 | 2 | -2 |
| Essex | 3 | 2 | -1 |
| West Yorkshire | 3 | 3 | +0 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 3 | 2 | -1 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 2 | 3 | +1 |
| Greater Manchester | 1 | 3 | +2 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 2 | 1 | -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) | 32,174,395 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 8,745,404 |
| Air transport | 674,196 |
| Other | 425,083 |
| Road transport | 1,772 |
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) | 9,693,795 | 22,480,600 | +12,786,805 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 4,381,996 | 4,363,408 | -18,588 |
| Air transport | 358,245 | 315,951 | -42,294 |
| Other | 245,510 | 179,573 | -65,937 |
| Road transport | 1,772 | 0 | -1,772 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| London Gateway Port | 11,133,326 |
| Felixstowe | 7,575,826 |
| London | 7,342,413 |
| Immingham Docks | 4,867,081 |
| Southampton | 3,555,991 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| London Gateway Port | 114,698 | 11,018,628 | +10,903,930 |
| Felixstowe | 3,666,886 | 3,908,940 | +242,054 |
| London | 4,329,818 | 3,012,595 | -1,317,223 |
| Immingham Docks | 1,234,919 | 3,632,162 | +2,397,243 |
| Southampton | 1,756,772 | 1,799,219 | +42,447 |
| Thamesport | 845,955 | 1,583,591 | +737,636 |
| Hull | 1,142,597 | 808,449 | -334,148 |
| Grangemouth Docks | 268,814 | 340,899 | +72,085 |
| Middlesbrough | 207,061 | 318,879 | +111,818 |
| Dover | 266,212 | 186,109 | -80,103 |
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 | 30 |
| Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 22 |
| Other manufacturing | 5 |
| Office administrative, office support and other business support activities | 4 |
| Food and beverage service activities | 2 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-04 | 10 |
| 2026-03 | 12 |
| 2026-02 | 11 |
| 2026-01 | 10 |
| 2025-12 | 12 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| MODIBODI UK LTD | 64 |
| EASY CARE SOLUTIONS UK LTD | 40 |
| HERE WE FLO LTD | 33 |
| BRITISH AIRWAYS PLC | 31 |
| TOILETRY SALES LIMITED | 24 |
| KIMAL PLC | 22 |
| TRIXIE UK PET PRODUCTS LIMITED | 22 |
| SAINSBURY'S SUPERMARKETS LTD | 22 |
| D & D INTERNATIONAL LIMITED | 20 |
| BOOTS UK LIMITED | 20 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 27 |
| 54m+ | 12 |
| 0-1m | 10 |
| 15m-54m | 8 |
| Other | 6 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Iraq | 378,437 |
| Ireland | 200,925 |
| Pakistan | 155,000 |
| United States | 119,561 |
| South Korea | 114,670 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Iraq | 291,519 | 86,918 | -204,601 |
| Ireland | 88,374 | 112,551 | +24,177 |
| Pakistan | 155,000 | 0 | -155,000 |
| United States | 115,208 | 4,353 | -110,855 |
| South Korea | 29,522 | 85,148 | +55,626 |
| United Arab Emirates | 31,978 | 51,390 | +19,412 |
| Germany | 68,427 | 14,905 | -53,522 |
| Iceland | 34,831 | 25,144 | -9,687 |
| France | 55,589 | 2,737 | -52,852 |
| Netherlands | 34,692 | 10,867 | -23,825 |
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 | 3,296 |
| China | 1,146 |
| Hungary | 574 |
| Germany | 475 |
| Poland | 8 |
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 | 1,279 | 2,017 | +738 |
| China | 169 | 977 | +808 |
| Hungary | 261 | 313 | +52 |
| Germany | 175 | 300 | +125 |
| Poland | 8 | 0 | -8 |
Export volume by transport
What this shows: Export value by transport mode used to ship goods from the UK.
Top 5 values
| Transport | £ |
|---|---|
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,002,170 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 564,057 |
| Air transport | 158,074 |
| Other | 14,038 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 676,073 | 326,097 | -349,976 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 369,159 | 194,898 | -174,261 |
| Air transport | 94,382 | 63,692 | -30,690 |
| Other | 3,030 | 11,008 | +7,978 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| London Gateway Port | 595,666 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 267,378 |
| Southampton | 238,062 |
| Holyhead | 145,128 |
| Immingham Docks | 113,369 |
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 Gateway Port | 461,195 | 134,471 | -326,724 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 204,788 | 62,590 | -142,198 |
| Southampton | 115,212 | 122,850 | +7,638 |
| Holyhead | 58,730 | 86,398 | +27,668 |
| Immingham Docks | 60,143 | 53,226 | -6,917 |
| Middlesbrough | 32,431 | 41,385 | +8,954 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 47,298 | 11,520 | -35,778 |
| ZLC | 20,658 | 37,159 | +16,501 |
| Felixstowe | 38,986 | 0 | -38,986 |
| Liverpool Docks | 31,007 | 3,410 | -27,597 |
Quick facts
HS code: 96190040
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Sanitary pads, tampons, and similar feminine hygiene products