Import/export HS code 24031990: Large-pack water-pipe tobacco
Water-pipe tobacco sold in larger packages weighing more than 500 grams
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| France | 466,747 |
| Germany | 219,584 |
| United States | 56,493 |
| Denmark | 42,163 |
| United Arab Emirates | 35,674 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| France | 126,086 | 340,661 | +214,575 |
| Germany | 134,702 | 84,882 | -49,820 |
| United States | 4,438 | 52,055 | +47,617 |
| Denmark | 42,163 | 0 | -42,163 |
| United Arab Emirates | 25,889 | 9,785 | -16,104 |
| Belgium | 16,656 | 2,418 | -14,238 |
| Sweden | 4,616 | 0 | -4,616 |
| Japan | 0 | 1,038 | +1,038 |
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 | 569,581 |
| Belgium | 117,646 |
| United States | 56,493 |
| Denmark | 42,163 |
| United Arab Emirates | 19,363 |
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 | 144,038 | 425,543 | +281,505 |
| Belgium | 116,750 | 896 | -115,854 |
| United States | 4,438 | 52,055 | +47,617 |
| Denmark | 42,163 | 0 | -42,163 |
| United Arab Emirates | 15,903 | 3,460 | -12,443 |
| Oman | 9,986 | 6,325 | -3,661 |
| Poland | 8,112 | 1,522 | -6,590 |
| Hungary | 7,202 | 0 | -7,202 |
| Sweden | 4,616 | 0 | -4,616 |
| Netherlands | 1,342 | 0 | -1,342 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Cumbria | 1 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cumbria | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 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) | 694,482 |
| Air transport | 97,821 |
| Road transport | 34,012 |
| Other | 16,656 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,522 |
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) | 302,951 | 391,531 | +88,580 |
| Air transport | 34,943 | 62,878 | +27,935 |
| Road transport | 0 | 34,012 | +34,012 |
| Other | 16,656 | 0 | -16,656 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 0 | 1,522 | +1,522 |
| Own propulsion (e.g. imported vehicle driven across land boundary) | 0 | 896 | +896 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover | 539,441 |
| Eurotunnel | 155,041 |
| Manchester Airport | 52,055 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 41,150 |
| 499 | 36,430 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dover | 176,865 | 362,576 | +185,711 |
| Eurotunnel | 126,086 | 28,955 | -97,131 |
| Manchester Airport | 0 | 52,055 | +52,055 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 30,327 | 10,823 | -19,504 |
| 499 | 0 | 36,430 | +36,430 |
| 000 | 16,656 | 0 | -16,656 |
| East Midlands Airport | 4,616 | 0 | -4,616 |
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 | 2 |
| Manufacture of tobacco products | 1 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2025-07 | 1 |
| 2025-04 | 1 |
| 2024-07 | 1 |
| 2024-06 | 2 |
| 2024-04 | 1 |
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 |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 2 |
| 15m-54m | 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| South Korea | 191,864 |
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 124,385 |
| China | 32,051 |
| United Arab Emirates | 25,710 |
| Israel | 14,005 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| South Korea | 105,856 | 86,008 | -19,848 |
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 56,697 | 67,688 | +10,991 |
| China | 32,051 | 0 | -32,051 |
| United Arab Emirates | 0 | 25,710 | +25,710 |
| Israel | 14,005 | 0 | -14,005 |
| Indonesia | 0 | 13,232 | +13,232 |
| United States | 11,300 | 0 | -11,300 |
| Germany | 0 | 1,739 | +1,739 |
Export volume by transport
What this shows: Export value by transport mode used to ship goods from the UK.
Top 5 values
| Transport | £ |
|---|---|
| Air transport | 377,276 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 37,010 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air transport | 208,609 | 168,667 | -39,942 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 11,300 | 25,710 | +14,410 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| London Heathrow Airport | 377,276 |
| London Gateway Port | 25,710 |
| Southampton | 11,300 |
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 Heathrow Airport | 208,609 | 168,667 | -39,942 |
| London Gateway Port | 0 | 25,710 | +25,710 |
| Southampton | 11,300 | 0 | -11,300 |
Quick facts
HS code: 24031990
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Water-pipe tobacco sold in larger packages weighing more than 500 grams