Import/export HS code 96033010: Artists' and writing brushes
Specifically covers brushes used in painting, drawing, and writing
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 | 10,162,168 |
| Dominican Republic | 2,556,541 |
| Sri Lanka | 1,322,519 |
| Germany | 1,148,287 |
| United States | 485,381 |
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 | 5,451,347 | 4,710,821 | -740,526 |
| Dominican Republic | 1,305,953 | 1,250,588 | -55,365 |
| Sri Lanka | 716,861 | 605,658 | -111,203 |
| Germany | 591,920 | 556,367 | -35,553 |
| United States | 163,326 | 322,055 | +158,729 |
| Denmark | 190,876 | 284,436 | +93,560 |
| France | 196,716 | 201,299 | +4,583 |
| India | 209,909 | 130,208 | -79,701 |
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 302,700 | 36,189 | -266,511 |
| Netherlands | 119,133 | 122,376 | +3,243 |
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 | 11,416,404 |
| Dominican Republic | 2,475,415 |
| Sri Lanka | 1,370,910 |
| Germany | 1,304,416 |
| India | 370,271 |
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 | 6,083,214 | 5,333,190 | -750,024 |
| Dominican Republic | 1,249,314 | 1,226,101 | -23,213 |
| Sri Lanka | 740,835 | 630,075 | -110,760 |
| Germany | 592,935 | 711,481 | +118,546 |
| India | 203,975 | 166,296 | -37,679 |
| Viet Nam | 153,625 | 43,687 | -109,938 |
| France | 84,404 | 103,086 | +18,682 |
| United States | 80,187 | 82,070 | +1,883 |
| Japan | 27,989 | 126,002 | +98,013 |
| Spain | 79,275 | 70,481 | -8,794 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Greater Manchester | 50 |
| Inner London - West | 19 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 11 |
| Inner London - East | 11 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 10 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Greater Manchester | 31 | 31 | +0 |
| Inner London - West | 15 | 13 | -2 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 8 | 11 | +3 |
| Inner London - East | 9 | 6 | -3 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 10 | 6 | -4 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 9 | 7 | -2 |
| West Central Scotland | 7 | 4 | -3 |
| West Midlands | 8 | 7 | -1 |
| West Yorkshire | 6 | 6 | +0 |
| Gloucestershire and Wiltshire | 4 | 6 | +2 |
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) | 11,901,085 |
| Air transport | 4,436,226 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 1,315,505 |
| Other | 719,802 |
| Road transport | 3,890 |
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) | 6,677,401 | 5,223,684 | -1,453,717 |
| Air transport | 2,019,356 | 2,416,870 | +397,514 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 601,745 | 713,760 | +112,015 |
| Other | 400,360 | 319,442 | -80,918 |
| Road transport | 922 | 2,968 | +2,046 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Felixstowe | 3,579,553 |
| Southampton | 3,254,385 |
| London Gateway Port | 3,225,160 |
| Manchester Airport | 1,556,843 |
| Birmingham Airport | 1,457,688 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Felixstowe | 2,248,776 | 1,330,777 | -917,999 |
| Southampton | 2,113,757 | 1,140,628 | -973,129 |
| London Gateway Port | 1,500,611 | 1,724,549 | +223,938 |
| Manchester Airport | 830,546 | 726,297 | -104,249 |
| Birmingham Airport | 477,048 | 980,640 | +503,592 |
| Liverpool Docks | 431,195 | 491,565 | +60,370 |
| 000 | 400,360 | 319,442 | -80,918 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 329,967 | 378,003 | +48,036 |
| Immingham Docks | 213,942 | 305,754 | +91,812 |
| 499 | 76,385 | 317,911 | +241,526 |
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 | 124 |
| Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 60 |
| Other manufacturing | 17 |
| Office administrative, office support and other business support activities | 8 |
| Creative, arts and entertainment activities | 4 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2025-11 | 37 |
| 2025-10 | 47 |
| 2025-09 | 39 |
| 2025-08 | 39 |
| 2025-07 | 52 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| DALER-ROWNEY LIMITED | 116 |
| HOBBYCRAFT TRADING LIMITED | 110 |
| MAJOR BRUSHES LIMITED | 107 |
| ROYAL BRUSH MANUFACTURING (UK) LIMITED | 99 |
| THE WORKS STORES LIMITED | 89 |
| ASDA STORES LIMITED | 78 |
| TALLON INTERNATIONAL LIMITED | 71 |
| SEAWHITE OF BRIGHTON LIMITED | 70 |
| GLOBAL ART SUPPLIES LIMITED | 70 |
| GAMES WORKSHOP LIMITED | 62 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 103 |
| 0-1m | 56 |
| 54m+ | 36 |
| 15m-54m | 18 |
| Other | 10 |
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 | 3,708,349 |
| France | 3,400,744 |
| Netherlands | 682,644 |
| Australia | 525,897 |
| Ireland | 345,798 |
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 | 2,211,933 | 1,496,416 | -715,517 |
| France | 2,014,205 | 1,386,539 | -627,666 |
| Netherlands | 297,800 | 384,844 | +87,044 |
| Australia | 296,923 | 228,974 | -67,949 |
| Ireland | 176,523 | 169,275 | -7,248 |
| Germany | 146,395 | 161,484 | +15,089 |
| Sweden | 102,453 | 102,305 | -148 |
| Spain | 61,225 | 101,014 | +39,789 |
| Qatar | 13,132 | 119,495 | +106,363 |
| Austria | 70,902 | 60,534 | -10,368 |
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 | 4,293 |
| United States | 1,325 |
| XU | 319 |
| XI | 257 |
| Taiwan | 59 |
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 | 678 | 3,615 | +2,937 |
| United States | 819 | 506 | -313 |
| XU | 231 | 88 | -143 |
| XI | 257 | 0 | -257 |
| Taiwan | 59 | 0 | -59 |
| Germany | 16 | 7 | -9 |
| Ireland | 12 | 0 | -12 |
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) | 5,502,585 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 3,518,383 |
| Air transport | 2,319,181 |
| Road transport | 9,094 |
| Other | 6,288 |
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) | 2,989,782 | 2,512,803 | -476,979 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,972,105 | 1,546,278 | -425,827 |
| Air transport | 1,319,064 | 1,000,117 | -318,947 |
| Road transport | 9,094 | 0 | -9,094 |
| Other | 2,072 | 4,216 | +2,144 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 2,969,076 |
| Portsmouth | 1,819,544 |
| London Gateway Port | 1,094,972 |
| Felixstowe | 995,496 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 945,110 |
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 | 1,557,500 | 1,411,576 | -145,924 |
| Portsmouth | 1,033,851 | 785,693 | -248,158 |
| London Gateway Port | 736,932 | 358,040 | -378,892 |
| Felixstowe | 815,707 | 179,789 | -635,918 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 572,479 | 372,631 | -199,848 |
| Southampton | 41,096 | 722,078 | +680,982 |
| East Midlands Airport | 412,220 | 312,454 | -99,766 |
| Liverpool Docks | 115,337 | 272,143 | +156,806 |
| London Stansted Airport | 258,791 | 83,174 | -175,617 |
| Immingham Docks | 174,683 | 101,855 | -72,828 |
Quick facts
HS code: 96033010
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Specifically covers brushes used in painting, drawing, and writing