Import/export HS code 96190075: Tampons
Tampons for feminine hygiene, made from absorbent materials
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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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Belgium | 8,237,120 |
| South Africa | 2,773,478 |
| Taiwan | 1,629,539 |
| Netherlands | 1,508,856 |
| Spain | 1,254,991 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Belgium | 4,053,989 | 4,183,131 | +129,142 |
| South Africa | 1,696,094 | 1,077,384 | -618,710 |
| Taiwan | 1,298,713 | 330,826 | -967,887 |
| Netherlands | 842,923 | 665,933 | -176,990 |
| Spain | 678,239 | 576,752 | -101,487 |
| Germany | 644,437 | 374,308 | -270,129 |
| France | 542,679 | 91,055 | -451,624 |
| United States | 368,382 | 232,922 | -135,460 |
| Czechia | 205,872 | 141,112 | -64,760 |
| Liberia | 0 | 158,246 | +158,246 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Germany | 6,047,927 |
| Czechia | 3,613,116 |
| South Africa | 2,934,362 |
| Spain | 1,851,988 |
| Taiwan | 1,629,539 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Germany | 3,579,684 | 2,468,243 | -1,111,441 |
| Czechia | 1,324,531 | 2,288,585 | +964,054 |
| South Africa | 1,698,732 | 1,235,630 | -463,102 |
| Spain | 1,215,647 | 636,341 | -579,306 |
| Taiwan | 1,298,713 | 330,826 | -967,887 |
| Netherlands | 449,284 | 292,218 | -157,066 |
| Hungary | 334,637 | 311,299 | -23,338 |
| United States | 369,384 | 233,940 | -135,444 |
| Belgium | 89,586 | 0 | -89,586 |
| China | 65,260 | 0 | -65,260 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Inner London - East | 4 |
| Outer London - East and North East | 4 |
| West Yorkshire | 3 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 2 |
| Greater Manchester | 2 |
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 | 3 | 2 | -1 |
| Outer London - East and North East | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| West Yorkshire | 3 | 3 | +0 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Greater Manchester | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Inner London - West | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| West of England | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| East Central Scotland | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 1 | 0 | -1 |
Import volume by transport
What this shows: Import value by transport mode used to bring goods into the UK.
Top 5 values
| Transport | £ |
|---|---|
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 11,391,686 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 6,928,262 |
| Other | 87,058 |
| Air transport | 21,070 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 6,138,783 | 5,252,903 | -885,880 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 4,363,246 | 2,565,016 | -1,798,230 |
| Other | 27,380 | 59,678 | +32,298 |
| Air transport | 3,615 | 17,455 | +13,840 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| London | 5,374,411 |
| London Gateway Port | 2,823,601 |
| Dover | 2,202,511 |
| Immingham Docks | 1,794,945 |
| Southampton | 1,770,317 |
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 | 2,690,227 | 2,684,184 | -6,043 |
| London Gateway Port | 1,716,289 | 1,107,312 | -608,977 |
| Dover | 1,424,232 | 778,279 | -645,953 |
| Immingham Docks | 841,712 | 953,233 | +111,521 |
| Southampton | 1,370,820 | 399,497 | -971,323 |
| Blyth Harbour | 810,140 | 612,778 | -197,362 |
| Middlesbrough | 381,536 | 508,753 | +127,217 |
| Eurotunnel | 250,295 | 278,708 | +28,413 |
| Liverpool Docks | 332,576 | 191,443 | -141,133 |
| Hull | 288,390 | 138,748 | -149,642 |
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 | 14 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 12 |
| Manufacture of paper and paper products | 2 |
| Accommodation | 1 |
| Advertising and market research | 1 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 9 |
| 2025-11 | 8 |
| 2025-10 | 11 |
| 2025-09 | 9 |
| 2025-08 | 11 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| LIL-LETS UK LTD | 51 |
| ONTEX RETAIL UK LIMITED | 48 |
| TOTM LIMITED | 47 |
| ASDA STORES LIMITED | 46 |
| PRICECHECK TOILETRIES LIMITED | 40 |
| MALMO LIMITED | 34 |
| RAM ENTERPRISE (WHOLESALE) LIMITED | 33 |
| BOOTS UK LIMITED | 22 |
| HEY GIRLS CIC | 21 |
| BODYWISE (UK) LIMITED | 21 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 10 |
| 54m+ | 8 |
| 0-1m | 6 |
| 15m-54m | 3 |
| Other | 3 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Ireland | 2,131,085 |
| Indonesia | 261,623 |
| United Arab Emirates | 137,238 |
| United States | 127,690 |
| Spain | 115,860 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ireland | 1,218,374 | 912,711 | -305,663 |
| Indonesia | 179,053 | 82,570 | -96,483 |
| United Arab Emirates | 106,634 | 30,604 | -76,030 |
| United States | 45,954 | 81,736 | +35,782 |
| Spain | 60,694 | 55,166 | -5,528 |
| France | 100,498 | 0 | -100,498 |
| Australia | 67,542 | 24,848 | -42,694 |
| Netherlands | 52,964 | 26,267 | -26,697 |
| Israel | 68,155 | 3,781 | -64,374 |
| Switzerland | 39,112 | 32,442 | -6,670 |
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 | 296,343 |
| Hungary | 94,199 |
| Canada | 2,485 |
| Germany | 1,997 |
| United States | 1,869 |
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 | 180,779 | 115,564 | -65,215 |
| Hungary | 70,614 | 23,585 | -47,029 |
| Canada | 2,485 | 0 | -2,485 |
| Germany | 1,997 | 0 | -1,997 |
| United States | 1,869 | 0 | -1,869 |
| Georgia | 905 | 0 | -905 |
| Sierra Leone | 882 | 0 | -882 |
| Slovenia | 48 | 0 | -48 |
| Spain | 0 | 30 | +30 |
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) | 2,120,015 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 655,342 |
| Other | 481,701 |
| Air transport | 341,451 |
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) | 1,172,988 | 947,027 | -225,961 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 464,151 | 191,191 | -272,960 |
| Other | 342,471 | 139,230 | -203,241 |
| Air transport | 212,696 | 128,755 | -83,941 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Holyhead | 1,494,075 |
| 000 | 481,701 |
| London Gateway Port | 350,047 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 293,753 |
| Liverpool Docks | 290,108 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Holyhead | 834,441 | 659,634 | -174,807 |
| 000 | 342,471 | 139,230 | -203,241 |
| London Gateway Port | 270,178 | 79,869 | -190,309 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 197,042 | 96,711 | -100,331 |
| Liverpool Docks | 114,542 | 175,566 | +61,024 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 157,813 | 114,164 | -43,649 |
| Southampton | 33,877 | 69,063 | +35,186 |
| Felixstowe | 55,963 | 22,110 | -33,853 |
| Avonmouth Docks | 70,213 | 0 | -70,213 |
| East Midlands Airport | 44,143 | 2,979 | -41,164 |
Quick facts
HS code: 96190075
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Tampons for feminine hygiene, made from absorbent materials