Import/export HS code 960621: Plastic buttons without textile covering
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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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Italy | 1,040,066 |
| China | 824,185 |
| Russia | 556,588 |
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 269,107 |
| Austria | 266,208 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Italy | 619,099 | 420,967 | -198,132 |
| China | 419,170 | 405,015 | -14,155 |
| Russia | 556,588 | 0 | -556,588 |
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 160,737 | 108,370 | -52,367 |
| Austria | 266,208 | 0 | -266,208 |
| Thailand | 130,637 | 101,615 | -29,022 |
| Germany | 85,575 | 66,897 | -18,678 |
| France | 48,299 | 76,557 | +28,258 |
| Taiwan | 58,302 | 60,542 | +2,240 |
| Netherlands | 18,185 | 78,706 | +60,521 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Italy | 1,179,850 |
| China | 1,080,611 |
| Russia | 822,796 |
| Thailand | 229,134 |
| Taiwan | 141,564 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Italy | 635,707 | 544,143 | -91,564 |
| China | 566,775 | 513,836 | -52,939 |
| Russia | 822,796 | 0 | -822,796 |
| Thailand | 137,208 | 91,926 | -45,282 |
| Taiwan | 73,941 | 67,623 | -6,318 |
| Germany | 75,762 | 54,343 | -21,419 |
| France | 33,980 | 29,657 | -4,323 |
| Portugal | 33,306 | 20,082 | -13,224 |
| United States | 22,460 | 15,612 | -6,848 |
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 20,159 | 7,638 | -12,521 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Inner London - East | 12 |
| Inner London - West | 12 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 10 |
| Greater Manchester | 7 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 5 |
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 - East | 6 | 8 | +2 |
| Inner London - West | 8 | 8 | +0 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 10 | 5 | -5 |
| Greater Manchester | 3 | 6 | +3 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 1 | 5 | +4 |
| West Yorkshire | 4 | 4 | +0 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 4 | 2 | -2 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 2 | 3 | +1 |
| Outer London - East and North East | 3 | 3 | +0 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Air transport | 1,952,807 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 980,693 |
| Road transport | 822,796 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 134,617 |
| Other | 19,272 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air transport | 1,049,237 | 903,570 | -145,667 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 576,453 | 404,240 | -172,213 |
| Road transport | 822,796 | 0 | -822,796 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 35,157 | 99,460 | +64,303 |
| Other | 9,991 | 9,281 | -710 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| East Midlands Airport | 1,195,857 |
| ZLC | 824,794 |
| Southampton | 562,150 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 416,000 |
| Felixstowe | 258,083 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| East Midlands Airport | 718,833 | 477,024 | -241,809 |
| ZLC | 822,796 | 1,998 | -820,798 |
| Southampton | 332,193 | 229,957 | -102,236 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 162,740 | 253,260 | +90,520 |
| Felixstowe | 165,534 | 92,549 | -72,985 |
| Leeds Bradford Airport | 56,772 | 47,898 | -8,874 |
| London Stansted Airport | 37,988 | 60,479 | +22,491 |
| London Gateway Port | 38,006 | 54,064 | +16,058 |
| Dover | 5,335 | 66,426 | +61,091 |
| Birmingham Airport | 18,540 | 42,866 | +24,326 |
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 | 41 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 32 |
| Manufacture of wearing apparel | 21 |
| Other manufacturing | 6 |
| Manufacture of textiles | 5 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 16 |
| 2025-11 | 13 |
| 2025-10 | 19 |
| 2025-09 | 18 |
| 2025-08 | 17 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| JONES & CO(NOTTINGHAM),LIMITED | 113 |
| GROVES OF THAME LIMITED | 112 |
| J.BARBOUR & SONS,LIMITED | 91 |
| HABICO LIMITED | 61 |
| FAIRWAY ACCESSORIES LIMITED | 56 |
| BURBERRY LIMITED | 48 |
| ASDA STORES LIMITED | 43 |
| PALKHORN LTD | 42 |
| HOBBYCRAFT TRADING LIMITED | 41 |
| TWIN ATTITUDE UK LIMITED | 41 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 51 |
| 54m+ | 27 |
| 0-1m | 16 |
| 15m-54m | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
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 | 695,137 |
| Morocco | 224,827 |
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 192,068 |
| France | 115,649 |
| Tunisia | 113,298 |
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 | 117,317 | 577,820 | +460,503 |
| Morocco | 99,807 | 125,020 | +25,213 |
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 146,812 | 45,256 | -101,556 |
| France | 39,691 | 75,958 | +36,267 |
| Tunisia | 42,517 | 70,781 | +28,264 |
| Portugal | 20,927 | 70,656 | +49,729 |
| Romania | 39,884 | 51,191 | +11,307 |
| Moldova | 40,055 | 38,365 | -1,690 |
| Ireland | 28,713 | 40,132 | +11,419 |
| India | 59,031 | 4,253 | -54,778 |
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 | 760 |
| Ireland | 123 |
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 | 760 | 0 | -760 |
| Ireland | 123 | 0 | -123 |
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 | 945,550 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 731,573 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 670,354 |
| Road transport | 1,053 |
| Other | 883 |
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 | 531,446 | 414,104 | -117,342 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 310,793 | 420,780 | +109,987 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 139,979 | 530,375 | +390,396 |
| Road transport | 1,053 | 0 | -1,053 |
| Other | 883 | 0 | -883 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Southampton | 597,720 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 583,891 |
| East Midlands Airport | 399,360 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 245,487 |
| ZLC | 165,412 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Southampton | 75,732 | 521,988 | +446,256 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 256,997 | 326,894 | +69,897 |
| East Midlands Airport | 167,523 | 231,837 | +64,314 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 130,231 | 115,256 | -14,975 |
| ZLC | 130,700 | 34,712 | -95,988 |
| Portsmouth | 36,754 | 54,119 | +17,365 |
| London Stansted Airport | 59,161 | 30,155 | -29,006 |
| London Gateway Port | 33,207 | 5,579 | -27,628 |
| Dover | 12,909 | 23,769 | +10,860 |
| Manchester Airport | 30,504 | 1,022 | -29,482 |
Quick facts
HS code: 960621
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Buttons made of plastic, not covered with any textile material