Import/export HS code 950640: Table tennis equipment
Gear used for playing table tennis
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 | 4,742,234 |
| China | 3,931,656 |
| India | 2,095,903 |
| Germany | 1,556,334 |
| United States | 793,920 |
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 | 2,391,341 | 2,350,893 | -40,448 |
| China | 2,033,544 | 1,898,112 | -135,432 |
| India | 871,494 | 1,224,409 | +352,915 |
| Germany | 893,393 | 662,941 | -230,452 |
| United States | 47,237 | 746,683 | +699,446 |
| Portugal | 309,850 | 343,856 | +34,006 |
| Sweden | 116,581 | 187,993 | +71,412 |
| Netherlands | 73,190 | 193,069 | +119,879 |
| Spain | 119,717 | 75,220 | -44,497 |
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 142,919 | 36,223 | -106,696 |
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 | 5,471,768 |
| France | 4,347,104 |
| India | 2,141,242 |
| Germany | 834,190 |
| United States | 749,860 |
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 | 2,752,592 | 2,719,176 | -33,416 |
| France | 2,166,353 | 2,180,751 | +14,398 |
| India | 889,796 | 1,251,446 | +361,650 |
| Germany | 506,133 | 328,057 | -178,076 |
| United States | 34,186 | 715,674 | +681,488 |
| Portugal | 309,850 | 343,856 | +34,006 |
| Japan | 86,389 | 115,315 | +28,926 |
| Spain | 95,167 | 22,271 | -72,896 |
| Hungary | 61,479 | 53,367 | -8,112 |
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 103,942 | 8,701 | -95,241 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 10 |
| Inner London - East | 9 |
| Inner London - West | 8 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 7 |
| West Yorkshire | 6 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 8 | 10 | +2 |
| Inner London - East | 7 | 5 | -2 |
| Inner London - West | 6 | 3 | -3 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 5 | 6 | +1 |
| West Yorkshire | 6 | 3 | -3 |
| Greater Manchester | 3 | 4 | +1 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 4 | 4 | +0 |
| Devon | 4 | 3 | -1 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 4 | 1 | -3 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 3 | 3 | +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) | 8,498,899 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 4,734,195 |
| Air transport | 1,707,866 |
| Other | 170,463 |
| Road transport | 11,204 |
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) | 4,190,145 | 4,308,754 | +118,609 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 2,416,034 | 2,318,161 | -97,873 |
| Air transport | 484,806 | 1,223,060 | +738,254 |
| Other | 107,882 | 62,581 | -45,301 |
| Road transport | 0 | 11,204 | +11,204 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover | 4,358,854 |
| Felixstowe | 2,695,025 |
| Middlesbrough | 1,322,014 |
| Southampton | 1,242,514 |
| London | 836,109 |
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 | 2,162,633 | 2,196,221 | +33,588 |
| Felixstowe | 1,462,759 | 1,232,266 | -230,493 |
| Middlesbrough | 721,553 | 600,461 | -121,092 |
| Southampton | 493,606 | 748,908 | +255,302 |
| London | 414,952 | 421,157 | +6,205 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 78,171 | 731,839 | +653,668 |
| London Gateway Port | 178,409 | 594,366 | +415,957 |
| Eurotunnel | 320,758 | 343,167 | +22,409 |
| East Midlands Airport | 308,566 | 271,072 | -37,494 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 359,182 | 216,754 | -142,428 |
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 | 53 |
| Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 32 |
| Other manufacturing | 10 |
| Other professional, scientific and technical activities | 5 |
| Activities of head offices; management consultancy activities | 4 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2025-11 | 15 |
| 2025-10 | 18 |
| 2025-09 | 17 |
| 2025-08 | 21 |
| 2025-07 | 13 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| SPORTSDIRECT.COM RETAIL LIMITED | 111 |
| ARGOS LIMITED | 75 |
| BRIBAR SPORTS LTD | 50 |
| MH STAR UK LTD | 47 |
| DECATHLON UK LIMITED | 45 |
| TOPSPIN SPORTS LIMITED | 38 |
| AMAZON EU S.A R.L. | 36 |
| CORE LEISURE LIMITED | 34 |
| B & M RETAIL LIMITED | 34 |
| ALAN RANSOME SPORTING GOODS GROUP LIMITED | 33 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 47 |
| 54m+ | 21 |
| 15m-54m | 17 |
| 0-1m | 14 |
| Other | 7 |
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 | 326,801 |
| Germany | 66,959 |
| United States | 56,206 |
| France | 45,645 |
| Barbados | 33,677 |
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 | 208,090 | 118,711 | -89,379 |
| Germany | 31,096 | 35,863 | +4,767 |
| United States | 48,719 | 7,487 | -41,232 |
| France | 38,227 | 7,418 | -30,809 |
| Barbados | 33,677 | 0 | -33,677 |
| Greece | 2,000 | 30,835 | +28,835 |
| United Arab Emirates | 18,813 | 7,428 | -11,385 |
| Saudi Arabia | 0 | 25,550 | +25,550 |
| Italy | 7,169 | 15,234 | +8,065 |
| Belgium | 7,765 | 13,575 | +5,810 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| XU | 62,528 |
| Taiwan | 32 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| XU | 27,696 | 34,832 | +7,136 |
| Taiwan | 0 | 32 | +32 |
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) | 457,578 |
| Air transport | 249,466 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 92,683 |
| Other | 62,560 |
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) | 262,452 | 195,126 | -67,326 |
| Air transport | 165,806 | 83,660 | -82,146 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 67,698 | 24,985 | -42,713 |
| Other | 27,696 | 34,864 | +7,168 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Heysham | 182,766 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 126,541 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 125,108 |
| East Midlands Airport | 74,146 |
| 000 | 62,560 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heysham | 132,280 | 50,486 | -81,794 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 57,270 | 69,271 | +12,001 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 78,474 | 46,634 | -31,840 |
| East Midlands Airport | 51,518 | 22,628 | -28,890 |
| 000 | 27,696 | 34,864 | +7,168 |
| Holyhead | 24,121 | 24,317 | +196 |
| Dover | 26,331 | 17,854 | -8,477 |
| ZLC | 28,971 | 9,948 | -19,023 |
| London Gateway Port | 24,268 | 12,215 | -12,053 |
| Immingham Docks | 12,073 | 15,340 | +3,267 |
Quick facts
HS code: 950640
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Gear used for playing table tennis