Import/export HS code 96121010: Plastic ribbons
Ribbons made of plastic for typewriters and printers
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 | 28,936,197 |
| Japan | 14,445,535 |
| South Korea | 12,640,012 |
| Netherlands | 9,850,313 |
| Germany | 6,396,279 |
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 | 14,883,669 | 14,052,528 | -831,141 |
| Japan | 8,201,257 | 6,244,278 | -1,956,979 |
| South Korea | 6,415,632 | 6,224,380 | -191,252 |
| Netherlands | 5,471,540 | 4,378,773 | -1,092,767 |
| Germany | 3,371,554 | 3,024,725 | -346,829 |
| China | 1,782,466 | 1,363,041 | -419,425 |
| Spain | 1,609,103 | 1,198,471 | -410,632 |
| United States | 1,223,826 | 1,327,151 | +103,325 |
| Ireland | 907,068 | 629,396 | -277,672 |
| Italy | 429,745 | 639,046 | +209,301 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Japan | 30,813,803 |
| France | 20,621,331 |
| South Korea | 13,752,276 |
| United States | 6,997,386 |
| China | 4,297,173 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Japan | 16,896,742 | 13,917,061 | -2,979,681 |
| France | 11,014,837 | 9,606,494 | -1,408,343 |
| South Korea | 6,863,373 | 6,888,903 | +25,530 |
| United States | 3,497,007 | 3,500,379 | +3,372 |
| China | 2,462,075 | 1,835,098 | -626,977 |
| Germany | 1,021,544 | 826,603 | -194,941 |
| Netherlands | 906,413 | 606,066 | -300,347 |
| Malaysia | 640,183 | 842,799 | +202,616 |
| Italy | 207,240 | 407,430 | +200,190 |
| Singapore | 178,470 | 137,737 | -40,733 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 17 |
| Inner London - West | 16 |
| Greater Manchester | 11 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 10 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 9 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 11 | 13 | +2 |
| Inner London - West | 9 | 12 | +3 |
| Greater Manchester | 7 | 8 | +1 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 8 | 7 | -1 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 8 | 5 | -3 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 5 | 7 | +2 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 6 | 5 | -1 |
| West Yorkshire | 6 | 8 | +2 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 6 | 6 | +0 |
| Merseyside | 3 | 7 | +4 |
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) | 42,147,855 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 28,793,230 |
| Air transport | 12,196,481 |
| Other | 1,554,111 |
| Road transport | 22,003 |
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) | 23,354,462 | 18,793,393 | -4,561,069 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 14,369,389 | 14,423,841 | +54,452 |
| Air transport | 6,497,954 | 5,698,527 | -799,427 |
| Other | 837,391 | 716,720 | -120,671 |
| Road transport | 0 | 22,003 | +22,003 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Southampton | 25,209,764 |
| Dover | 10,896,135 |
| Eurotunnel | 8,503,029 |
| Thamesport | 8,407,057 |
| Felixstowe | 7,031,584 |
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 | 13,222,829 | 11,986,935 | -1,235,894 |
| Dover | 5,560,897 | 5,335,238 | -225,659 |
| Eurotunnel | 4,278,447 | 4,224,582 | -53,865 |
| Thamesport | 5,213,708 | 3,193,349 | -2,020,359 |
| Felixstowe | 3,545,190 | 3,486,394 | -58,796 |
| Birmingham Airport | 3,409,555 | 2,917,068 | -492,487 |
| Harwich | 1,426,756 | 1,591,804 | +165,048 |
| East Midlands Airport | 1,287,355 | 1,253,245 | -34,110 |
| London Gateway Port | 833,625 | 793,647 | -39,978 |
| 000 | 837,391 | 716,720 | -120,671 |
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 | 57 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 26 |
| Computer programming, consultancy and related activities | 23 |
| Office administrative, office support and other business support activities | 17 |
| Other manufacturing | 12 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2025-11 | 59 |
| 2025-10 | 59 |
| 2025-09 | 53 |
| 2025-08 | 58 |
| 2025-07 | 68 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| DYNIC (UK) LTD | 107 |
| MAGICARD LTD | 103 |
| ITW LIMITED | 80 |
| ASTRONOVA, INC. | 79 |
| ASTRONOVA, INC. | 69 |
| JAVELIN ID LIMITED | 66 |
| KODAK ALARIS LIMITED | 57 |
| DIGITAL ID LTD | 56 |
| HID CORPORATION LIMITED | 54 |
| BROTHER INDUSTRIES (U.K.) LTD. | 52 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 54m+ | 80 |
| 1m-15m | 72 |
| 0-1m | 28 |
| Other | 21 |
| 15m-54m | 20 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| France | 18,905,019 |
| United States | 6,205,553 |
| Germany | 5,565,276 |
| Netherlands | 3,372,500 |
| Ireland | 2,986,403 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| France | 10,319,243 | 8,585,776 | -1,733,467 |
| United States | 2,964,906 | 3,240,647 | +275,741 |
| Germany | 2,642,708 | 2,922,568 | +279,860 |
| Netherlands | 1,857,611 | 1,514,889 | -342,722 |
| Ireland | 1,516,084 | 1,470,319 | -45,765 |
| Spain | 1,378,561 | 1,522,920 | +144,359 |
| Italy | 860,363 | 1,375,536 | +515,173 |
| Poland | 980,931 | 746,571 | -234,360 |
| China | 1,010,110 | 331,940 | -678,170 |
| Sweden | 705,931 | 574,490 | -131,441 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| XI | 947,840 |
| XU | 202,746 |
| France | 102,552 |
| Japan | 68,819 |
| South Korea | 62,798 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| XI | 442,221 | 505,619 | +63,398 |
| XU | 90,769 | 111,977 | +21,208 |
| France | 26,770 | 75,782 | +49,012 |
| Japan | 23,719 | 45,100 | +21,381 |
| South Korea | 30,977 | 31,821 | +844 |
| Malaysia | 9,874 | 21,107 | +11,233 |
| United States | 6,099 | 11,191 | +5,092 |
| Germany | 5,701 | 5,898 | +197 |
| Spain | 2,171 | 1,228 | -943 |
| Ireland | 606 | 259 | -347 |
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) | 36,395,744 |
| Air transport | 16,634,195 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 8,247,763 |
| Other | 1,448,906 |
| Road transport | 310,286 |
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) | 18,744,482 | 17,651,262 | -1,093,220 |
| Air transport | 8,772,369 | 7,861,826 | -910,543 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 4,687,342 | 3,560,421 | -1,126,921 |
| Other | 638,907 | 809,999 | +171,092 |
| Road transport | 310,286 | 0 | -310,286 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 19,772,583 |
| Portsmouth | 13,996,800 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 5,472,329 |
| ZLC | 4,244,776 |
| East Midlands Airport | 3,210,828 |
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 | 9,296,988 | 10,475,595 | +1,178,607 |
| Portsmouth | 8,450,966 | 5,545,834 | -2,905,132 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 2,889,020 | 2,583,309 | -305,711 |
| ZLC | 2,066,261 | 2,178,515 | +112,254 |
| East Midlands Airport | 1,944,105 | 1,266,723 | -677,382 |
| London Stansted Airport | 1,616,570 | 1,488,932 | -127,638 |
| Liverpool Docks | 1,289,793 | 1,601,858 | +312,065 |
| London Gateway Port | 1,266,901 | 859,101 | -407,800 |
| 000 | 638,907 | 809,999 | +171,092 |
| Dover | 631,286 | 785,285 | +153,999 |
Quick facts
HS code: 96121010
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Ribbons made of plastic for typewriters and printers