Import/export HS code 96121080: Various ribbons
All other types of ribbons for typewriters and printers not covered elsewhere
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Netherlands | 2,252,760 |
| South Korea | 1,134,362 |
| France | 933,566 |
| United States | 536,449 |
| China | 534,585 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Netherlands | 968,696 | 1,284,064 | +315,368 |
| South Korea | 656,837 | 477,525 | -179,312 |
| France | 514,063 | 419,503 | -94,560 |
| United States | 290,493 | 245,956 | -44,537 |
| China | 265,204 | 269,381 | +4,177 |
| Italy | 187,151 | 185,802 | -1,349 |
| Germany | 152,367 | 125,015 | -27,352 |
| Spain | 103,657 | 90,350 | -13,307 |
| Ireland | 113,460 | 72,241 | -41,219 |
| Belgium | 47,599 | 110,156 | +62,557 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| South Korea | 1,283,872 |
| France | 1,219,341 |
| Netherlands | 1,167,696 |
| Japan | 878,383 |
| United States | 651,779 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| South Korea | 833,081 | 450,791 | -382,290 |
| France | 605,909 | 613,432 | +7,523 |
| Netherlands | 454,824 | 712,872 | +258,048 |
| Japan | 469,349 | 409,034 | -60,315 |
| United States | 353,713 | 298,066 | -55,647 |
| China | 320,082 | 311,780 | -8,302 |
| Germany | 136,076 | 79,002 | -57,074 |
| Italy | 83,745 | 97,201 | +13,456 |
| United Kingdom | 48,997 | 93,233 | +44,236 |
| Malaysia | 53,765 | 80,363 | +26,598 |
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 | 15 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 12 |
| Inner London - East | 11 |
| Inner London - West | 11 |
| Greater Manchester | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 9 | 11 | +2 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 9 | 8 | -1 |
| Inner London - East | 10 | 3 | -7 |
| Inner London - West | 9 | 5 | -4 |
| Greater Manchester | 7 | 6 | -1 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 3 | 8 | +5 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 5 | 6 | +1 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 6 | 4 | -2 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 5 | 2 | -3 |
| Cambridgeshire and Peterborough | 5 | 3 | -2 |
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 | 3,361,885 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 2,592,859 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 770,014 |
| Other | 302,622 |
| Road transport | 9,564 |
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 | 1,748,369 | 1,613,516 | -134,853 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,412,854 | 1,180,005 | -232,849 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 323,000 | 447,014 | +124,014 |
| Other | 147,174 | 155,448 | +8,274 |
| Road transport | 0 | 9,564 | +9,564 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Birmingham Airport | 1,521,844 |
| Thamesport | 1,309,894 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 730,389 |
| East Midlands Airport | 673,593 |
| Felixstowe | 627,783 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Birmingham Airport | 636,279 | 885,565 | +249,286 |
| Thamesport | 714,960 | 594,934 | -120,026 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 495,239 | 235,150 | -260,089 |
| East Midlands Airport | 384,784 | 288,809 | -95,975 |
| Felixstowe | 296,031 | 331,752 | +35,721 |
| Southampton | 298,719 | 164,933 | -133,786 |
| London Stansted Airport | 193,167 | 184,737 | -8,430 |
| 000 | 147,174 | 155,448 | +8,274 |
| London Gateway Port | 151,427 | 142,342 | -9,085 |
| Dover | 81,917 | 113,531 | +31,614 |
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 | 40 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 20 |
| Computer programming, consultancy and related activities | 15 |
| Office administrative, office support and other business support activities | 12 |
| Other manufacturing | 12 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 27 |
| 2025-11 | 34 |
| 2025-10 | 33 |
| 2025-09 | 30 |
| 2025-08 | 33 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| ASTRONOVA, INC. | 82 |
| WORLDMARK UK LIMITED | 80 |
| ASTRONOVA, INC. | 78 |
| DIGITAL ID LTD | 56 |
| PRINT-RITE EUROPE LTD. | 50 |
| VIDEOJET TECHNOLOGIES LIMITED | 48 |
| DYNIC (UK) LTD | 46 |
| DOMINO UK LIMITED | 43 |
| SEI IDENTIFICATION SOLUTIONS LTD | 39 |
| LIGHTHOUSE (UK) LIMITED | 39 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 54m+ | 63 |
| 1m-15m | 59 |
| 0-1m | 26 |
| 15m-54m | 19 |
| Other | 18 |
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 | 4,795,865 |
| Ecuador | 1,025,317 |
| France | 830,380 |
| Belgium | 622,592 |
| Ireland | 592,850 |
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 | 2,177,304 | 2,618,561 | +441,257 |
| Ecuador | 767,083 | 258,234 | -508,849 |
| France | 410,527 | 419,853 | +9,326 |
| Belgium | 384,470 | 238,122 | -146,348 |
| Ireland | 305,558 | 287,292 | -18,266 |
| United States | 325,930 | 239,383 | -86,547 |
| Germany | 235,515 | 257,684 | +22,169 |
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 64,344 | 244,412 | +180,068 |
| Spain | 131,291 | 165,640 | +34,349 |
| Egypt | 104,926 | 100,468 | -4,458 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Ireland | 13,671 |
| France | 8,532 |
| Italy | 3,114 |
| United States | 1,553 |
| Switzerland | 999 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ireland | 0 | 13,671 | +13,671 |
| France | 5,202 | 3,330 | -1,872 |
| Italy | 3,114 | 0 | -3,114 |
| United States | 855 | 698 | -157 |
| Switzerland | 0 | 999 | +999 |
| Turkey | 0 | 666 | +666 |
| Japan | 594 | 0 | -594 |
| Finland | 0 | 507 | +507 |
| Israel | 0 | 485 | +485 |
| Sweden | 0 | 115 | +115 |
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) | 8,068,524 |
| Air transport | 2,324,689 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,393,783 |
| Other | 228,833 |
| Road transport | 24,830 |
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) | 4,073,357 | 3,995,167 | -78,190 |
| Air transport | 1,095,991 | 1,228,698 | +132,707 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 827,803 | 565,980 | -261,823 |
| Other | 97,965 | 130,868 | +32,903 |
| Road transport | 24,830 | 0 | -24,830 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 6,943,174 |
| London Gateway Port | 850,108 |
| East Midlands Airport | 806,885 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 802,592 |
| Dover | 736,285 |
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 | 3,403,766 | 3,539,408 | +135,642 |
| London Gateway Port | 504,335 | 345,773 | -158,562 |
| East Midlands Airport | 316,426 | 490,459 | +174,033 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 366,550 | 436,042 | +69,492 |
| Dover | 341,404 | 394,881 | +53,477 |
| ZLC | 261,071 | 173,558 | -87,513 |
| Southampton | 170,886 | 195,374 | +24,488 |
| London | 347,731 | 2,409 | -345,322 |
| 000 | 97,965 | 130,868 | +32,903 |
| London Stansted Airport | 144,128 | 64,694 | -79,434 |
Quick facts
HS code: 96121080
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: All other types of ribbons for typewriters and printers not covered elsewhere