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 | 9,346,696 |
| South Africa | 2,602,530 |
| Spain | 1,553,962 |
| Netherlands | 1,533,604 |
| Taiwan | 1,359,603 |
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 | 4,316,790 | 5,029,906 | +713,116 |
| South Africa | 1,740,399 | 862,131 | -878,268 |
| Spain | 775,233 | 778,729 | +3,496 |
| Netherlands | 937,068 | 596,536 | -340,532 |
| Taiwan | 727,282 | 632,321 | -94,961 |
| Germany | 558,049 | 529,050 | -28,999 |
| Liberia | 0 | 916,652 | +916,652 |
| Czechia | 229,867 | 416,837 | +186,970 |
| France | 436,658 | 91,519 | -345,139 |
| United States | 322,827 | 137,151 | -185,676 |
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 | 6,171,358 |
| Czechia | 4,944,568 |
| South Africa | 3,521,820 |
| Spain | 2,048,687 |
| Taiwan | 1,359,603 |
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 | 3,422,137 | 2,749,221 | -672,916 |
| Czechia | 1,686,944 | 3,257,624 | +1,570,680 |
| South Africa | 1,743,037 | 1,778,783 | +35,746 |
| Spain | 1,209,877 | 838,810 | -371,067 |
| Taiwan | 727,282 | 632,321 | -94,961 |
| Hungary | 358,077 | 352,839 | -5,238 |
| Netherlands | 506,716 | 191,721 | -314,995 |
| United States | 323,845 | 161,862 | -161,983 |
| Belgium | 89,586 | 0 | -89,586 |
| China | 50,232 | 1,675 | -48,557 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Outer London - East and North East | 4 |
| Inner London - East | 3 |
| West Yorkshire | 3 |
| Greater Manchester | 2 |
| Inner London - West | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Outer London - East and North East | 3 | 1 | -2 |
| Inner London - East | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| West Yorkshire | 3 | 3 | +0 |
| Greater Manchester | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Inner London - West | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| West of England | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 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) | 13,095,154 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 7,073,291 |
| Other | 100,790 |
| Air transport | 24,887 |
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) | 6,324,000 | 6,771,154 | +447,154 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 3,874,842 | 3,198,449 | -676,393 |
| Other | 27,627 | 73,163 | +45,536 |
| Air transport | 2,617 | 22,270 | +19,653 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| London | 5,960,072 |
| London Gateway Port | 3,415,069 |
| Dover | 2,601,979 |
| Immingham Docks | 2,391,793 |
| Blyth Harbour | 1,402,755 |
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 | 2,792,060 | 3,168,012 | +375,952 |
| London Gateway Port | 1,758,859 | 1,656,210 | -102,649 |
| Dover | 1,381,429 | 1,220,550 | -160,879 |
| Immingham Docks | 912,792 | 1,479,001 | +566,209 |
| Blyth Harbour | 902,479 | 500,276 | -402,203 |
| Southampton | 832,618 | 428,034 | -404,584 |
| Middlesbrough | 432,210 | 593,311 | +161,101 |
| Eurotunnel | 248,571 | 249,129 | +558 |
| Hull | 301,365 | 147,527 | -153,838 |
| Liverpool Docks | 255,197 | 122,781 | -132,416 |
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 | 11 |
| 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 |
|---|---|
| 2026-04 | 8 |
| 2026-03 | 10 |
| 2026-02 | 8 |
| 2026-01 | 9 |
| 2025-12 | 9 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| LIL-LETS UK LTD | 55 |
| ONTEX RETAIL UK LIMITED | 52 |
| TOTM LIMITED | 51 |
| ASDA STORES LIMITED | 46 |
| PRICECHECK TOILETRIES LIMITED | 44 |
| RAM ENTERPRISE (WHOLESALE) LIMITED | 35 |
| MALMO LIMITED | 34 |
| TOILETRY SALES LIMITED | 23 |
| HEY GIRLS CIC | 23 |
| BOOTS UK LIMITED | 23 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 9 |
| 54m+ | 8 |
| 0-1m | 5 |
| 15m-54m | 4 |
| 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 | 2,254,801 |
| Indonesia | 331,025 |
| United Arab Emirates | 166,550 |
| Spain | 125,268 |
| United States | 116,163 |
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 | 1,252,567 | 1,002,234 | -250,333 |
| Indonesia | 179,053 | 151,972 | -27,081 |
| United Arab Emirates | 96,079 | 70,471 | -25,608 |
| Spain | 59,150 | 66,118 | +6,968 |
| United States | 34,427 | 81,736 | +47,309 |
| Belgium | 23,882 | 85,972 | +62,090 |
| France | 97,482 | 0 | -97,482 |
| Netherlands | 61,240 | 16,318 | -44,922 |
| Switzerland | 43,815 | 32,998 | -10,817 |
| Australia | 44,584 | 24,848 | -19,736 |
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 | 307,285 |
| Hungary | 97,840 |
| Georgia | 4,652 |
| Canada | 4,446 |
| Germany | 3,084 |
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 | 173,310 | 133,975 | -39,335 |
| Hungary | 71,889 | 25,951 | -45,938 |
| Georgia | 905 | 3,747 | +2,842 |
| Canada | 2,485 | 1,961 | -524 |
| Germany | 1,997 | 1,087 | -910 |
| United States | 1,869 | 0 | -1,869 |
| Sierra Leone | 882 | 737 | -145 |
| Spain | 10 | 50 | +40 |
| Slovenia | 48 | 0 | -48 |
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) | 2,263,501 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 674,576 |
| Other | 508,396 |
| Air transport | 364,961 |
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) | 1,223,135 | 1,040,366 | -182,769 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 417,938 | 256,638 | -161,300 |
| Other | 336,302 | 172,094 | -164,208 |
| Air transport | 169,783 | 195,178 | +25,395 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Holyhead | 1,584,543 |
| 000 | 508,396 |
| London Gateway Port | 374,029 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 340,794 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 329,852 |
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 | 895,127 | 689,416 | -205,711 |
| 000 | 336,302 | 172,094 | -164,208 |
| London Gateway Port | 243,884 | 130,145 | -113,739 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 209,722 | 131,072 | -78,650 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 146,286 | 183,566 | +37,280 |
| Liverpool Docks | 80,319 | 186,771 | +106,452 |
| Southampton | 30,524 | 76,697 | +46,173 |
| Felixstowe | 54,316 | 25,951 | -28,365 |
| Avonmouth Docks | 70,213 | 0 | -70,213 |
| Milford | 33,168 | 1,007 | -32,161 |
Quick facts
HS code: 96190075
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Tampons for feminine hygiene, made from absorbent materials