Import/export HS code 24031910: Small-pack water-pipe tobacco
Water-pipe tobacco sold in small packages weighing 500 grams or less
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Poland | 57,374,416 |
| Hungary | 48,003,840 |
| Netherlands | 36,437,162 |
| Germany | 9,489,582 |
| Belgium | 8,986,584 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poland | 32,500,585 | 24,873,831 | -7,626,754 |
| Hungary | 23,003,548 | 25,000,292 | +1,996,744 |
| Netherlands | 20,354,359 | 16,082,803 | -4,271,556 |
| Germany | 5,419,509 | 4,070,073 | -1,349,436 |
| Belgium | 4,005,091 | 4,981,493 | +976,402 |
| Denmark | 2,260,128 | 1,925,246 | -334,882 |
| France | 630,361 | 409,760 | -220,601 |
| Dominican Republic | 80,725 | 0 | -80,725 |
| Luxembourg | 6,808 | 9,030 | +2,222 |
| Sweden | 3,849 | 1,040 | -2,809 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Poland | 64,310,499 |
| Hungary | 51,039,812 |
| Netherlands | 36,116,333 |
| Germany | 9,899,616 |
| Denmark | 4,081,043 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poland | 35,481,884 | 28,828,615 | -6,653,269 |
| Hungary | 24,037,238 | 27,002,574 | +2,965,336 |
| Netherlands | 20,708,687 | 15,407,646 | -5,301,041 |
| Germany | 5,729,499 | 4,170,117 | -1,559,382 |
| Denmark | 2,155,797 | 1,925,246 | -230,551 |
| Dominican Republic | 80,725 | 0 | -80,725 |
| Belgium | 28,828 | 14,362 | -14,466 |
| Jersey | 31,648 | 0 | -31,648 |
| Luxembourg | 6,808 | 0 | -6,808 |
| Sweden | 3,849 | 1,040 | -2,809 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Inner London - West | 3 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 2 |
| Cumbria | 1 |
| Devon | 1 |
| East Central Scotland | 1 |
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 - West | 3 | 3 | +0 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Cumbria | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Devon | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| East Central Scotland | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Inner London - East | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| North Yorkshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| West of England | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| West Yorkshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
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) | 125,293,883 |
| Other | 31,152,327 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 8,960,556 |
| Road transport | 199,085 |
| Own propulsion (e.g. imported vehicle driven across land boundary) | 10,468 |
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) | 59,761,993 | 65,531,890 | +5,769,897 |
| Other | 20,781,970 | 10,370,357 | -10,411,613 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 7,541,898 | 1,418,658 | -6,123,240 |
| Road transport | 178,157 | 20,928 | -157,229 |
| Own propulsion (e.g. imported vehicle driven across land boundary) | 0 | 10,468 | +10,468 |
| Air transport | 7,126 | 2,319 | -4,807 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover | 47,016,393 |
| Killingholme | 33,076,978 |
| 000 | 31,152,327 |
| Harwich | 23,534,020 |
| Immingham Docks | 17,437,380 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dover | 22,501,207 | 24,515,186 | +2,013,979 |
| Killingholme | 10,820,973 | 22,256,005 | +11,435,032 |
| 000 | 20,781,970 | 10,370,357 | -10,411,613 |
| Harwich | 19,775,849 | 3,758,171 | -16,017,678 |
| Immingham Docks | 12,023,069 | 5,414,311 | -6,608,758 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 417,925 | 6,232,376 | +5,814,451 |
| Eurotunnel | 1,377,399 | 2,732,465 | +1,355,066 |
| Felixstowe | 101,941 | 1,876,015 | +1,774,074 |
| Jersey | 141,494 | 149,953 | +8,459 |
| ZLC | 184,615 | 0 | -184,615 |
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 | 9 |
| Manufacture of tobacco products | 2 |
| Activities of head offices; management consultancy activities | 1 |
| Financial service activities, except insurance and pension funding | 1 |
| Legal and accounting activities | 1 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2025-11 | 5 |
| 2025-10 | 6 |
| 2025-09 | 5 |
| 2025-08 | 4 |
| 2025-07 | 4 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 54m+ | 7 |
| 1m-15m | 3 |
| 15m-54m | 2 |
| 0-1m | 1 |
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 | 1,394,234 |
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 1,298,909 |
| Singapore | 200,000 |
| Malaysia | 181,212 |
| Germany | 139,165 |
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 | 797,762 | 596,472 | -201,290 |
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 293,002 | 1,005,907 | +712,905 |
| Singapore | 5,754 | 194,246 | +188,492 |
| Malaysia | 181,212 | 0 | -181,212 |
| Germany | 104,901 | 34,264 | -70,637 |
| South Korea | 56,428 | 12,446 | -43,982 |
| China | 42,950 | 24,767 | -18,183 |
| Ireland | 32,890 | 25,944 | -6,946 |
| Viet Nam | 0 | 50,452 | +50,452 |
| Taiwan | 31,835 | 7,841 | -23,994 |
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) | 3,234,663 |
| Air transport | 341,911 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 211,942 |
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) | 1,454,745 | 1,779,918 | +325,173 |
| Air transport | 100,417 | 241,494 | +141,077 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 141,161 | 70,781 | -70,380 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Southampton | 1,872,704 |
| London Gateway Port | 1,081,983 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 218,556 |
| Jersey | 117,355 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 115,338 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Southampton | 538,903 | 1,333,801 | +794,898 |
| London Gateway Port | 732,845 | 349,138 | -383,707 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 46,729 | 171,827 | +125,098 |
| Jersey | 31,193 | 86,162 | +54,969 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 88,430 | 26,908 | -61,522 |
| Felixstowe | 115,193 | 0 | -115,193 |
| Manchester Airport | 26,706 | 37,922 | +11,216 |
| East Midlands Airport | 26,982 | 28,282 | +1,300 |
| Holyhead | 29,935 | 23,154 | -6,781 |
| Dover | 15,960 | 15,246 | -714 |
Quick facts
HS code: 24031910
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Water-pipe tobacco sold in small packages weighing 500 grams or less