Import/export HS code 96190040: Sanitary towels and tampons
Sanitary pads, tampons, and similar feminine hygiene products
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- It helps you understand the market size for your product in the UK.
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* 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 | 11,632,426 |
| India | 11,064,664 |
| China | 10,788,660 |
| United Arab Emirates | 2,386,615 |
| Italy | 415,155 |
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 | 6,182,355 | 5,450,071 | -732,284 |
| India | 353,869 | 10,710,795 | +10,356,926 |
| China | 5,311,311 | 5,477,349 | +166,038 |
| United Arab Emirates | 1,615,303 | 771,312 | -843,991 |
| Italy | 205,451 | 209,704 | +4,253 |
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 219,809 | 110,018 | -109,791 |
| Belgium | 8,485 | 277,036 | +268,551 |
| Germany | 104,099 | 101,543 | -2,556 |
| Netherlands | 97,133 | 64,431 | -32,702 |
| Spain | 119,530 | 3,904 | -115,626 |
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 | 11,368,395 |
| India | 10,990,872 |
| Czechia | 7,281,183 |
| Spain | 3,424,798 |
| United Arab Emirates | 2,386,615 |
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 | 5,641,552 | 5,726,843 | +85,291 |
| India | 280,077 | 10,710,795 | +10,430,718 |
| Czechia | 4,518,131 | 2,763,052 | -1,755,079 |
| Spain | 1,633,051 | 1,791,747 | +158,696 |
| United Arab Emirates | 1,615,303 | 771,312 | -843,991 |
| Italy | 202,039 | 961,054 | +759,015 |
| Germany | 48,877 | 325,131 | +276,254 |
| Netherlands | 58,898 | 34,419 | -24,479 |
| United States | 38,989 | 40,857 | +1,868 |
| Portugal | 19,444 | 46,371 | +26,927 |
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 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 5 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 5 |
| Essex | 4 |
| Inner London - West | 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 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 3 | 2 | -1 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 4 | 5 | +1 |
| Essex | 4 | 2 | -2 |
| Inner London - West | 1 | 3 | +2 |
| West Yorkshire | 3 | 3 | +0 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 3 | 2 | -1 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 2 | 3 | +1 |
| Greater Manchester | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 1 | 2 | +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) | 29,323,562 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 7,738,134 |
| Air transport | 608,452 |
| Other | 395,399 |
| 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) | 9,574,597 | 19,748,965 | +10,174,368 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 4,367,621 | 3,370,513 | -997,108 |
| Air transport | 372,460 | 235,992 | -136,468 |
| Other | 243,323 | 152,076 | -91,247 |
| 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 | 10,692,165 |
| London | 6,656,973 |
| Felixstowe | 6,444,535 |
| Immingham Docks | 4,420,245 |
| Southampton | 3,164,430 |
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 | 95,238 | 10,596,927 | +10,501,689 |
| London | 4,360,749 | 2,296,224 | -2,064,525 |
| Felixstowe | 3,714,979 | 2,729,556 | -985,423 |
| Immingham Docks | 1,103,555 | 3,316,690 | +2,213,135 |
| Southampton | 1,816,131 | 1,348,299 | -467,832 |
| Thamesport | 792,297 | 1,306,634 | +514,337 |
| Hull | 1,098,223 | 659,220 | -439,003 |
| Grangemouth Docks | 282,500 | 275,123 | -7,377 |
| Dover | 305,647 | 156,427 | -149,220 |
| Middlesbrough | 184,192 | 249,296 | +65,104 |
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 | 19 |
| Other manufacturing | 5 |
| Food and beverage service activities | 2 |
| Human health activities | 2 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 10 |
| 2025-11 | 14 |
| 2025-10 | 17 |
| 2025-09 | 11 |
| 2025-08 | 12 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| MODIBODI UK LTD | 60 |
| EASY CARE SOLUTIONS UK LTD | 36 |
| BRITISH AIRWAYS PLC | 31 |
| HERE WE FLO LTD | 30 |
| TOILETRY SALES LIMITED | 22 |
| SAINSBURY'S SUPERMARKETS LTD | 22 |
| KIMAL PLC | 21 |
| TRIXIE UK PET PRODUCTS LIMITED | 21 |
| BOOTS UK LIMITED | 19 |
| D & D INTERNATIONAL LIMITED | 17 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 26 |
| 0-1m | 10 |
| 15m-54m | 8 |
| 54m+ | 8 |
| 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Iraq | 378,437 |
| Ireland | 181,941 |
| Pakistan | 155,000 |
| United States | 118,826 |
| Germany | 94,425 |
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 | 226,567 | 151,870 | -74,697 |
| Ireland | 96,203 | 85,738 | -10,465 |
| Pakistan | 155,000 | 0 | -155,000 |
| United States | 57,920 | 60,906 | +2,986 |
| Germany | 82,714 | 11,711 | -71,003 |
| United Arab Emirates | 34,774 | 37,710 | +2,936 |
| South Korea | 29,522 | 39,100 | +9,578 |
| France | 56,818 | 0 | -56,818 |
| Iceland | 36,033 | 19,253 | -16,780 |
| Netherlands | 43,232 | 11,161 | -32,071 |
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 | 2,514 |
| Hungary | 261 |
| Germany | 175 |
| China | 169 |
| 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 | 1,477 | 1,037 | -440 |
| Hungary | 261 | 0 | -261 |
| Germany | 175 | 0 | -175 |
| China | 169 | 0 | -169 |
| 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) | 945,873 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 510,472 |
| Air transport | 149,396 |
| Other | 10,701 |
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) | 608,240 | 337,633 | -270,607 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 374,970 | 135,502 | -239,468 |
| Air transport | 111,094 | 38,302 | -72,792 |
| Other | 3,106 | 7,595 | +4,489 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| London Gateway Port | 573,163 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 264,718 |
| Southampton | 212,035 |
| Holyhead | 125,066 |
| Immingham Docks | 67,694 |
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 | 404,620 | 168,543 | -236,077 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 200,487 | 64,231 | -136,256 |
| Southampton | 93,286 | 118,749 | +25,463 |
| Holyhead | 57,777 | 67,289 | +9,512 |
| Immingham Docks | 60,143 | 7,551 | -52,592 |
| Middlesbrough | 33,633 | 29,538 | -4,095 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 55,470 | 2,009 | -53,461 |
| ZLC | 29,198 | 27,162 | -2,036 |
| Felixstowe | 53,273 | 0 | -53,273 |
| Liverpool Docks | 32,855 | 6,858 | -25,997 |
Quick facts
HS code: 96190040
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Sanitary pads, tampons, and similar feminine hygiene products