Import/export HS code 9605: Travel toilet and cleaning kits
Portable sets for personal care, sewing, or cleaning shoes and clothes. Ideal for travel or on-the-go use
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.
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* 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 | 31,883,571 |
| Netherlands | 6,225,201 |
| Switzerland | 1,621,693 |
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 748,676 |
| Italy | 657,687 |
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 | 18,418,553 | 13,465,018 | -4,953,535 |
| Netherlands | 3,494,634 | 2,730,567 | -764,067 |
| Switzerland | 0 | 1,621,693 | +1,621,693 |
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 143,492 | 605,184 | +461,692 |
| Italy | 447,160 | 210,527 | -236,633 |
| United States | 307,131 | 164,084 | -143,047 |
| Australia | 253,274 | 76,654 | -176,620 |
| Ireland | 110,764 | 151,696 | +40,932 |
| Canada | 125,817 | 92,783 | -33,034 |
| India | 100,197 | 85,343 | -14,854 |
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 | 35,326,900 |
| Cambodia | 3,911,208 |
| France | 1,706,189 |
| Mexico | 777,290 |
| United States | 245,645 |
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 | 20,162,082 | 15,164,818 | -4,997,264 |
| Cambodia | 2,048,110 | 1,863,098 | -185,012 |
| France | 51,184 | 1,655,005 | +1,603,821 |
| Mexico | 570,177 | 207,113 | -363,064 |
| United States | 150,934 | 94,711 | -56,223 |
| Italy | 170,220 | 36,293 | -133,927 |
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 103,600 | 99,447 | -4,153 |
| India | 100,197 | 85,343 | -14,854 |
| Taiwan | 12,522 | 122,668 | +110,146 |
| Ireland | 66,494 | 66,711 | +217 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Inner London - West | 44 |
| Inner London - East | 14 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 14 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 12 |
| Greater Manchester | 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 | 32 | 29 | -3 |
| Inner London - East | 11 | 10 | -1 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 12 | 6 | -6 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 6 | 9 | +3 |
| Greater Manchester | 6 | 9 | +3 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 9 | 4 | -5 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 7 | 9 | +2 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 7 | 6 | -1 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 4 | 4 | +0 |
| West Yorkshire | 6 | 1 | -5 |
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) | 23,218,845 |
| Other | 9,111,633 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 7,283,171 |
| Air transport | 4,066,683 |
| Road transport | 18,563 |
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) | 10,750,895 | 12,467,950 | +1,717,055 |
| Other | 7,608,557 | 1,503,076 | -6,105,481 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 4,170,618 | 3,112,553 | -1,058,065 |
| Air transport | 1,369,211 | 2,697,472 | +1,328,261 |
| Road transport | 2,448 | 16,115 | +13,667 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Felixstowe | 13,011,858 |
| 000 | 9,111,633 |
| Southampton | 7,145,466 |
| Harwich | 4,809,216 |
| London Gateway Port | 2,274,169 |
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 | 5,226,124 | 7,785,734 | +2,559,610 |
| 000 | 7,608,557 | 1,503,076 | -6,105,481 |
| Southampton | 4,833,418 | 2,312,048 | -2,521,370 |
| Harwich | 2,993,670 | 1,815,546 | -1,178,124 |
| London Gateway Port | 553,116 | 1,721,053 | +1,167,937 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 718,541 | 1,272,648 | +554,107 |
| Farnborough Airport | 0 | 980,048 | +980,048 |
| Eurotunnel | 312,227 | 609,237 | +297,010 |
| 499 | 190,231 | 343,273 | +153,042 |
| Dover | 396,036 | 91,028 | -305,008 |
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 | 81 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 73 |
| Other personal service activities | 14 |
| Accommodation | 12 |
| Office administrative, office support and other business support activities | 9 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 50 |
| 2025-11 | 45 |
| 2025-10 | 55 |
| 2025-09 | 48 |
| 2025-08 | 49 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| KORBOND INDUSTRIES LIMITED | 113 |
| MAYBORN (UK) LIMITED | 105 |
| BRITISH AIRWAYS PLC | 103 |
| VIRGIN ATLANTIC AIRWAYS LIMITED | 101 |
| GROVES OF THAME LIMITED | 94 |
| TJX UK | 94 |
| QANTAS AIRWAYS LIMITED | 94 |
| QANTAS AIRWAYS LIMITED | 94 |
| MELLCREST LIMITED | 81 |
| GEM IMPORTS LIMITED | 81 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 85 |
| 54m+ | 50 |
| Other | 32 |
| 0-1m | 31 |
| 15m-54m | 31 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Saudi Arabia | 1,848,277 |
| Netherlands | 1,261,144 |
| Switzerland | 1,181,231 |
| Germany | 669,059 |
| United Arab Emirates | 666,670 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Saudi Arabia | 1,147,645 | 700,632 | -447,013 |
| Netherlands | 1,042,351 | 218,793 | -823,558 |
| Switzerland | 22,485 | 1,158,746 | +1,136,261 |
| Germany | 473,598 | 195,461 | -278,137 |
| United Arab Emirates | 364,942 | 301,728 | -63,214 |
| United States | 244,823 | 291,248 | +46,425 |
| Kenya | 230,681 | 271,415 | +40,734 |
| Ireland | 217,004 | 221,786 | +4,782 |
| Denmark | 213,666 | 209,276 | -4,390 |
| Singapore | 168,763 | 103,494 | -65,269 |
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 | 25,186 |
| XI | 2,619 |
| Ireland | 163 |
| Greece | 30 |
| Switzerland | 28 |
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 | 14,336 | 10,850 | -3,486 |
| XI | 1,266 | 1,353 | +87 |
| Ireland | 60 | 103 | +43 |
| Greece | 0 | 30 | +30 |
| Switzerland | 28 | 0 | -28 |
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 | 4,034,029 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 3,287,236 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 2,523,631 |
| Other | 30,361 |
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 | 1,770,996 | 2,263,033 | +492,037 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 2,191,146 | 1,096,090 | -1,095,056 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,360,071 | 1,163,560 | -196,511 |
| Other | 16,782 | 13,579 | -3,203 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| London Heathrow Airport | 3,108,126 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 1,403,162 |
| Immingham Docks | 1,351,519 |
| London Gateway Port | 1,232,631 |
| Farnborough Airport | 514,196 |
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 | 1,505,856 | 1,602,270 | +96,414 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 827,321 | 575,841 | -251,480 |
| Immingham Docks | 1,117,989 | 233,530 | -884,459 |
| London Gateway Port | 597,744 | 634,887 | +37,143 |
| Farnborough Airport | 0 | 514,196 | +514,196 |
| Southampton | 224,177 | 280,268 | +56,091 |
| Liverpool Docks | 120,016 | 194,051 | +74,035 |
| Felixstowe | 246,071 | 57,397 | -188,674 |
| East Midlands Airport | 195,216 | 91,881 | -103,335 |
| Holyhead | 122,089 | 64,516 | -57,573 |
Quick facts
HS code: 9605
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Portable sets for personal care, sewing, or cleaning shoes and clothes. Ideal for travel or on-the-go use