Import/export HS code 96190079: Various hygiene products
Other hygiene articles not specifically listed, such as adult incontinence 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Germany | 15,242,319 |
| Belgium | 6,345,948 |
| China | 6,102,452 |
| Hungary | 2,964,988 |
| Ukraine | 1,612,116 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Germany | 7,607,195 | 7,635,124 | +27,929 |
| Belgium | 3,500,742 | 2,845,206 | -655,536 |
| China | 2,112,847 | 3,989,605 | +1,876,758 |
| Hungary | 1,504,482 | 1,460,506 | -43,976 |
| Ukraine | 839,333 | 772,783 | -66,550 |
| United States | 214,564 | 182,692 | -31,872 |
| Sweden | 184,337 | 102,150 | -82,187 |
| Netherlands | 158,734 | 75,514 | -83,220 |
| Ireland | 81,352 | 47,064 | -34,288 |
| Croatia | 58,034 | 0 | -58,034 |
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 | 15,657,951 |
| China | 6,556,417 |
| Czechia | 3,582,856 |
| Hungary | 2,834,400 |
| Belgium | 2,204,749 |
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 | 7,893,978 | 7,763,973 | -130,005 |
| China | 2,398,300 | 4,158,117 | +1,759,817 |
| Czechia | 951,220 | 2,631,636 | +1,680,416 |
| Hungary | 1,458,440 | 1,375,960 | -82,480 |
| Belgium | 2,187,861 | 16,888 | -2,170,973 |
| Ukraine | 901,036 | 831,492 | -69,544 |
| South Korea | 172,669 | 135,164 | -37,505 |
| Spain | 65,869 | 108,759 | +42,890 |
| Italy | 72,179 | 59,298 | -12,881 |
| United States | 41,895 | 76,152 | +34,257 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| West Yorkshire | 8 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 6 |
| Inner London - West | 6 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 5 |
| Essex | 5 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Yorkshire | 3 | 6 | +3 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 4 | 4 | +0 |
| Inner London - West | 4 | 3 | -1 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 4 | 2 | -2 |
| Essex | 2 | 3 | +1 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 3 | 2 | -1 |
| Greater Manchester | 2 | 4 | +2 |
| Inner London - East | 1 | 3 | +2 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 3 | 3 | +0 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 26,337,273 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 6,423,768 |
| Air transport | 785,115 |
| Other | 149,445 |
| Road transport | 44,908 |
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) | 13,482,889 | 12,854,384 | -628,505 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 2,446,105 | 3,977,663 | +1,531,558 |
| Air transport | 308,978 | 476,137 | +167,159 |
| Other | 68,697 | 80,748 | +12,051 |
| Road transport | 44,908 | 0 | -44,908 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Purfleet | 12,314,718 |
| Immingham Docks | 4,823,137 |
| London | 4,282,322 |
| Felixstowe | 2,211,568 |
| Dover | 1,896,437 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Purfleet | 6,348,754 | 5,965,964 | -382,790 |
| Immingham Docks | 2,222,071 | 2,601,066 | +378,995 |
| London | 2,356,277 | 1,926,045 | -430,232 |
| Felixstowe | 947,895 | 1,263,673 | +315,778 |
| Dover | 942,373 | 954,064 | +11,691 |
| ZLC | 844,305 | 772,783 | -71,522 |
| Southampton | 744,603 | 765,814 | +21,211 |
| Liverpool Docks | 109,166 | 1,161,603 | +1,052,437 |
| Hull | 750,232 | 316,203 | -434,029 |
| London Gateway Port | 182,500 | 683,581 | +501,081 |
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
|
32 |
|
Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles
|
32 |
|
Other manufacturing
|
8 |
|
Office administrative, office support and other business support activities
|
7 |
|
Computer programming, consultancy and related activities
|
3 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-05 | 14 |
| 2026-04 | 12 |
| 2026-03 | 15 |
| 2026-02 | 15 |
| 2026-01 | 16 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| MAYBORN (UK) LIMITED | 70 |
| ROBINSON HEALTHCARE LIMITED | 63 |
| ONTEX RETAIL UK LIMITED | 53 |
| SARACO INDUSTRIES LIMITED | 52 |
| THE BOOTS COMPANY PLC | 49 |
| ASDA STORES LIMITED | 46 |
| BOOTS UK LIMITED | 43 |
| PRICECHECK TOILETRIES LIMITED | 40 |
| MAM (UK) LIMITED | 31 |
| LIL-LETS UK LTD | 28 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 41 |
| 54m+ | 14 |
| 15m-54m | 11 |
| 0-1m | 10 |
| 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| United States | 770,972 |
| Ireland | 368,419 |
| Poland | 177,789 |
| Italy | 154,665 |
| United Arab Emirates | 149,161 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | 439,161 | 331,811 | -107,350 |
| Ireland | 176,022 | 192,397 | +16,375 |
| Poland | 73,878 | 103,911 | +30,033 |
| Italy | 41,013 | 113,652 | +72,639 |
| United Arab Emirates | 89,300 | 59,861 | -29,439 |
| Hungary | 69,381 | 62,914 | -6,467 |
| South Korea | 84,006 | 41,741 | -42,265 |
| Finland | 48,142 | 49,298 | +1,156 |
| China | 88,595 | 0 | -88,595 |
| Romania | 47,967 | 37,407 | -10,560 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Germany | 31,712 |
| XI | 8,860 |
| Taiwan | 2,305 |
| China | 1,275 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Germany | 14,603 | 17,109 | +2,506 |
| XI | 6,206 | 2,654 | -3,552 |
| Taiwan | 975 | 1,330 | +355 |
| China | 477 | 798 | +321 |
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) | 1,531,089 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 1,112,397 |
| Air transport | 344,209 |
| Other | 49,057 |
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) | 796,521 | 734,568 | -61,953 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 511,720 | 600,677 | +88,957 |
| Air transport | 301,581 | 42,628 | -258,953 |
| Other | 24,967 | 24,090 | -877 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 616,005 |
| Southampton | 508,324 |
| Liverpool Docks | 372,439 |
| London Gateway Port | 367,540 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 290,561 |
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 | 238,465 | 377,540 | +139,075 |
| Southampton | 121,697 | 386,627 | +264,930 |
| Liverpool Docks | 319,376 | 53,063 | -266,313 |
| London Gateway Port | 195,421 | 172,119 | -23,302 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 262,794 | 27,767 | -235,027 |
| Immingham Docks | 116,849 | 150,486 | +33,637 |
| Holyhead | 83,833 | 89,456 | +5,623 |
| Dover | 33,864 | 24,974 | -8,890 |
| Heysham | 7,689 | 48,135 | +40,446 |
| 000 | 24,967 | 24,090 | -877 |
Quick facts
HS code: 96190079
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Other hygiene articles not specifically listed, such as adult incontinence products