Import/export HS code 96121020: Narrow man-made fiber ribbons
Ribbons made of man-made fibers, less than 30mm wide, in cartridges for automatic 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| China | 3,796,874 |
| Netherlands | 1,536,716 |
| Czechia | 601,228 |
| Malaysia | 96,737 |
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 68,655 |
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 | 2,169,568 | 1,627,306 | -542,262 |
| Netherlands | 824,080 | 712,636 | -111,444 |
| Czechia | 595,487 | 5,741 | -589,746 |
| Malaysia | 76,425 | 20,312 | -56,113 |
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 0 | 68,655 | +68,655 |
| United Arab Emirates | 44,572 | 18,252 | -26,320 |
| France | 25,537 | 33,286 | +7,749 |
| United States | 23,297 | 27,703 | +4,406 |
| Germany | 28,091 | 13,044 | -15,047 |
| Japan | 9,884 | 12,597 | +2,713 |
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 | 4,248,583 |
| Malaysia | 623,401 |
| Estonia | 596,625 |
| Thailand | 507,979 |
| Indonesia | 222,941 |
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 | 2,369,871 | 1,878,712 | -491,159 |
| Malaysia | 374,893 | 248,508 | -126,385 |
| Estonia | 590,884 | 5,741 | -585,143 |
| Thailand | 272,522 | 235,457 | -37,065 |
| Indonesia | 115,112 | 107,829 | -7,283 |
| United Kingdom | 31,169 | 10,140 | -21,029 |
| Japan | 16,820 | 19,046 | +2,226 |
| United States | 4,795 | 12,936 | +8,141 |
| Costa Rica | 4,978 | 10,512 | +5,534 |
| France | 1,207 | 13,467 | +12,260 |
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 | 6 |
| Merseyside | 4 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 3 |
| West Yorkshire | 3 |
| Essex | 2 |
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 | 5 | 4 | -1 |
| Merseyside | 2 | 4 | +2 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| West Yorkshire | 3 | 3 | +0 |
| Essex | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| Greater Manchester | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| West Midlands | 0 | 2 | +2 |
| Cheshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Inner London - East | 0 | 1 | +1 |
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) | 2,426,743 |
| Air transport | 2,187,318 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 1,747,900 |
| Road transport | 12,502 |
| Other | 5,675 |
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) | 1,009,571 | 1,417,172 | +407,601 |
| Air transport | 1,628,460 | 558,858 | -1,069,602 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 1,170,890 | 577,010 | -593,880 |
| Road transport | 1,237 | 11,265 | +10,028 |
| Other | 5,075 | 600 | -4,475 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Felixstowe | 1,627,359 |
| Birmingham Airport | 1,480,863 |
| Eurotunnel | 751,346 |
| Immingham Docks | 691,721 |
| Luton Airport | 418,108 |
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 | 450,011 | 1,177,348 | +727,337 |
| Birmingham Airport | 1,031,808 | 449,055 | -582,753 |
| Eurotunnel | 671,542 | 79,804 | -591,738 |
| Immingham Docks | 370,037 | 321,684 | -48,353 |
| Luton Airport | 382,198 | 35,910 | -346,288 |
| Harwich | 191,907 | 130,046 | -61,861 |
| Southampton | 207,560 | 98,189 | -109,371 |
| 499 | 88,337 | 70,117 | -18,220 |
| London | 110,907 | 45,597 | -65,310 |
| Thamesport | 92,846 | 58,501 | -34,345 |
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 | 15 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 8 |
| Computer programming, consultancy and related activities | 3 |
| Other manufacturing | 3 |
| Repair and installation of machinery and equipment | 3 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 10 |
| 2025-11 | 9 |
| 2025-10 | 15 |
| 2025-09 | 9 |
| 2025-08 | 12 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| OKI EUROPE LIMITED | 48 |
| EPSON EUROPE B.V. | 48 |
| TRENT INTERNATIONAL LIMITED | 45 |
| BANNERBRIDGE LIMITED | 42 |
| UFP (UK) LIMITED | 37 |
| RENOVOTEC LTD | 37 |
| EUROGRAPH COMPUTER SUPPLIES LTD | 31 |
| VOW EUROPE LIMITED | 27 |
| SIEMENS HEALTHCARE DIAGNOSTICS PRODUCTS LTD | 27 |
| SMR SUPPLIES LIMITED | 26 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 14 |
| 54m+ | 9 |
| 0-1m | 6 |
| 15m-54m | 6 |
| Other | 4 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Netherlands | 312,466 |
| Ireland | 230,361 |
| France | 210,582 |
| Germany | 92,468 |
| Zimbabwe | 86,193 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Netherlands | 171,645 | 140,821 | -30,824 |
| Ireland | 122,226 | 108,135 | -14,091 |
| France | 83,766 | 126,816 | +43,050 |
| Germany | 69,084 | 23,384 | -45,700 |
| Zimbabwe | 80,038 | 6,155 | -73,883 |
| United Arab Emirates | 41,729 | 13,423 | -28,306 |
| Nigeria | 2,022 | 48,947 | +46,925 |
| Ghana | 0 | 33,450 | +33,450 |
| Poland | 0 | 28,828 | +28,828 |
| Switzerland | 10,259 | 10,408 | +149 |
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 | 5,402 |
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 | 5,190 | 212 | -4,978 |
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) | 745,892 |
| Air transport | 384,203 |
| Other | 137,522 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 18,978 |
| Road transport | 5,951 |
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) | 349,778 | 396,114 | +46,336 |
| Air transport | 206,493 | 177,710 | -28,783 |
| Other | 79,132 | 58,390 | -20,742 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 10,198 | 8,780 | -1,418 |
| Road transport | 5,951 | 0 | -5,951 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 292,378 |
| Immingham Docks | 233,395 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 183,660 |
| 000 | 137,522 |
| ZLC | 107,826 |
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 | 109,843 | 182,535 | +72,692 |
| Immingham Docks | 128,262 | 105,133 | -23,129 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 103,851 | 79,809 | -24,042 |
| 000 | 79,132 | 58,390 | -20,742 |
| ZLC | 82,118 | 25,708 | -56,410 |
| Portsmouth | 54,369 | 42,715 | -11,654 |
| Dover | 15,562 | 26,230 | +10,668 |
| Liverpool Docks | 22,527 | 15,971 | -6,556 |
| Manchester Airport | 2,732 | 35,079 | +32,347 |
| London Stansted Airport | 9,461 | 25,007 | +15,546 |
Quick facts
HS code: 96121020
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Ribbons made of man-made fibers, less than 30mm wide, in cartridges for automatic typewriters and printers