Import/export HS code 851632: Various hairdressing tools
Electric tools for hair care, such as curling irons and straighteners
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| China | 122,457,703 |
| Philippines | 65,607,302 |
| Malaysia | 14,052,708 |
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 10,680,615 |
| South Korea | 10,464,413 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| China | 68,709,421 | 53,748,282 | -14,961,139 |
| Philippines | 38,496,016 | 27,111,286 | -11,384,730 |
| Malaysia | 4,892,318 | 9,160,390 | +4,268,072 |
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 3,492,168 | 7,188,447 | +3,696,279 |
| South Korea | 5,361,169 | 5,103,244 | -257,925 |
| Ireland | 1,939,999 | 782,126 | -1,157,873 |
| Netherlands | 996,003 | 1,108,466 | +112,463 |
| Spain | 1,342,784 | 625,190 | -717,594 |
| United States | 1,025,908 | 854,960 | -170,948 |
| France | 602,614 | 1,205,644 | +603,030 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| China | 140,967,055 |
| Philippines | 66,836,093 |
| Malaysia | 15,329,264 |
| South Korea | 10,546,823 |
| United States | 1,604,103 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| China | 77,005,802 | 63,961,253 | -13,044,549 |
| Philippines | 39,082,327 | 27,753,766 | -11,328,561 |
| Malaysia | 6,059,126 | 9,270,138 | +3,211,012 |
| South Korea | 5,355,415 | 5,191,408 | -164,007 |
| United States | 816,728 | 787,375 | -29,353 |
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 165,751 | 612,119 | +446,368 |
| Thailand | 381,757 | 218,658 | -163,099 |
| Italy | 183,399 | 221,863 | +38,464 |
| Germany | 91,936 | 157,913 | +65,977 |
| Japan | 61,996 | 70,526 | +8,530 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Inner London - West | 22 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 16 |
| Greater Manchester | 14 |
| Inner London - East | 14 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 11 |
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 | 19 | 11 | -8 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 11 | 8 | -3 |
| Greater Manchester | 11 | 9 | -2 |
| Inner London - East | 10 | 11 | +1 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 9 | 6 | -3 |
| West Midlands | 7 | 3 | -4 |
| Outer London - East and North East | 4 | 7 | +3 |
| South East Wales | 7 | 5 | -2 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 5 | 3 | -2 |
| Lancashire | 4 | 5 | +1 |
Import volume by transport
What this shows: Import value by transport mode used to bring goods into the UK.
Top 5 values
| Transport | £ |
|---|---|
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 163,205,744 |
| Air transport | 47,707,371 |
| Other | 14,552,342 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 12,821,739 |
| Road transport | 28,744 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 76,525,010 | 86,680,734 | +10,155,724 |
| Air transport | 34,850,331 | 12,857,040 | -21,993,291 |
| Other | 10,964,791 | 3,587,551 | -7,377,240 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 7,337,593 | 5,484,146 | -1,853,447 |
| Road transport | 0 | 28,744 | +28,744 |
| Rail transport | 900 | 0 | -900 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Southampton | 72,565,104 |
| Felixstowe | 65,854,234 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 37,984,781 |
| London Gateway Port | 18,750,884 |
| 000 | 14,552,342 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Southampton | 28,620,114 | 43,944,990 | +15,324,876 |
| Felixstowe | 46,218,467 | 19,635,767 | -26,582,700 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 29,757,312 | 8,227,469 | -21,529,843 |
| London Gateway Port | 2,395,150 | 16,355,734 | +13,960,584 |
| 000 | 10,964,791 | 3,587,551 | -7,377,240 |
| 499 | 1,283,060 | 8,320,509 | +7,037,449 |
| Liverpool Docks | 1,575,744 | 956,266 | -619,478 |
| Eurotunnel | 903,038 | 1,363,455 | +460,417 |
| Birmingham Airport | 1,327,894 | 518,237 | -809,657 |
| London | 1,085,970 | 709,352 | -376,618 |
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 | 87 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 78 |
| Office administrative, office support and other business support activities | 11 |
| Activities of head offices; management consultancy activities | 8 |
| Other personal service activities | 8 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 37 |
| 2025-11 | 45 |
| 2025-10 | 46 |
| 2025-09 | 42 |
| 2025-08 | 31 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| SPECTRUM BRANDS (UK) LIMITED | 120 |
| THE CONAIR GROUP LIMITED | 118 |
| HOT (UK) LIMITED | 116 |
| B & M RETAIL LIMITED | 103 |
| ASDA STORES LIMITED | 93 |
| JEMELLA LIMITED | 90 |
| WAHL (UK) LIMITED | 88 |
| ARGOS LIMITED | 83 |
| SENZA GROUP LIMITED | 77 |
| FKA BRANDS LIMITED | 76 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 63 |
| 0-1m | 59 |
| 54m+ | 30 |
| 15m-54m | 23 |
| Other | 17 |
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 | 29,612,487 |
| Germany | 7,017,899 |
| United Arab Emirates | 5,545,042 |
| Italy | 3,897,059 |
| France | 2,698,396 |
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 | 16,374,282 | 13,238,205 | -3,136,077 |
| Germany | 4,251,548 | 2,766,351 | -1,485,197 |
| United Arab Emirates | 4,292,123 | 1,252,919 | -3,039,204 |
| Italy | 3,480,293 | 416,766 | -3,063,527 |
| France | 2,163,266 | 535,130 | -1,628,136 |
| Spain | 1,546,337 | 402,821 | -1,143,516 |
| Saudi Arabia | 1,185,448 | 264,495 | -920,953 |
| Israel | 0 | 801,601 | +801,601 |
| Belgium | 563,625 | 74,898 | -488,727 |
| United States | 290,756 | 25,665 | -265,091 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| China | 388,069 |
| Malaysia | 13,280 |
| Ireland | 9,049 |
| Switzerland | 5,878 |
| Thailand | 2,003 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| China | 248,312 | 139,757 | -108,555 |
| Malaysia | 10,551 | 2,729 | -7,822 |
| Ireland | 1,574 | 7,475 | +5,901 |
| Switzerland | 5,878 | 0 | -5,878 |
| Thailand | 2,003 | 0 | -2,003 |
| XI | 0 | 1,115 | +1,115 |
| South Korea | 694 | 0 | -694 |
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) | 45,429,672 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 5,721,208 |
| Air transport | 4,123,438 |
| Other | 421,154 |
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) | 28,309,760 | 17,119,912 | -11,189,848 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 3,020,940 | 2,700,268 | -320,672 |
| Air transport | 3,668,343 | 455,095 | -3,213,248 |
| Other | 269,035 | 152,119 | -116,916 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Holyhead | 17,144,612 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 16,296,295 |
| Liverpool Docks | 11,198,264 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 3,538,689 |
| London Gateway Port | 2,930,047 |
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 | 9,453,077 | 7,691,535 | -1,761,542 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 12,014,285 | 4,282,010 | -7,732,275 |
| Liverpool Docks | 5,987,580 | 5,210,684 | -776,896 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 3,338,271 | 200,418 | -3,137,853 |
| London Gateway Port | 1,723,554 | 1,206,493 | -517,061 |
| Felixstowe | 195,366 | 990,207 | +794,841 |
| Southampton | 776,530 | 203,628 | -572,902 |
| Heysham | 380,911 | 172,658 | -208,253 |
| 000 | 269,035 | 152,119 | -116,916 |
| Immingham Docks | 255,030 | 38,896 | -216,134 |
Quick facts
HS code: 851632
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Electric tools for hair care, such as curling irons and straighteners