Import/export HS code 96140090: Various smoking pipe products
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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 | 3,128,915 |
| Germany | 901,838 |
| India | 565,131 |
| Ireland | 418,291 |
| Italy | 415,008 |
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 | 1,626,181 | 1,502,734 | -123,447 |
| Germany | 320,422 | 581,416 | +260,994 |
| India | 305,203 | 259,928 | -45,275 |
| Ireland | 229,245 | 189,046 | -40,199 |
| Italy | 206,969 | 208,039 | +1,070 |
| Turkey | 122,373 | 139,714 | +17,341 |
| Czechia | 89,078 | 92,837 | +3,759 |
| Egypt | 93,087 | 69,878 | -23,209 |
| Estonia | 86,743 | 59,307 | -27,436 |
| Netherlands | 58,487 | 85,711 | +27,224 |
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 | 3,589,694 |
| Germany | 801,534 |
| India | 598,214 |
| Italy | 507,670 |
| Ireland | 418,256 |
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 | 1,847,261 | 1,742,433 | -104,828 |
| Germany | 285,746 | 515,788 | +230,042 |
| India | 345,566 | 252,648 | -92,918 |
| Italy | 244,590 | 263,080 | +18,490 |
| Ireland | 229,224 | 189,032 | -40,192 |
| Turkey | 146,313 | 150,597 | +4,284 |
| Egypt | 105,087 | 78,877 | -26,210 |
| Czechia | 89,041 | 91,653 | +2,612 |
| Poland | 46,188 | 102,201 | +56,013 |
| Greece | 62,410 | 49,778 | -12,632 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Outer London - West and North West | 29 |
| Greater Manchester | 13 |
| Inner London - West | 10 |
| West Midlands | 8 |
| Essex | 6 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Outer London - West and North West | 19 | 22 | +3 |
| Greater Manchester | 10 | 8 | -2 |
| Inner London - West | 6 | 9 | +3 |
| West Midlands | 7 | 5 | -2 |
| Essex | 3 | 5 | +2 |
| South East Wales | 2 | 4 | +2 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 2 | 4 | +2 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 3 | 2 | -1 |
| Cumbria | 1 | 3 | +2 |
| Inner London - East | 3 | 1 | -2 |
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) | 4,347,934 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 1,848,810 |
| Air transport | 955,813 |
| Road transport | 124,128 |
| Other | 964 |
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) | 2,367,319 | 1,980,615 | -386,704 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 782,213 | 1,066,597 | +284,384 |
| Air transport | 428,848 | 526,965 | +98,117 |
| Road transport | 62,444 | 61,684 | -760 |
| Other | 516 | 448 | -68 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Southampton | 2,014,818 |
| Felixstowe | 1,750,190 |
| Eurotunnel | 586,912 |
| London | 550,640 |
| London Gateway Port | 411,215 |
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 | 1,149,173 | 865,645 | -283,528 |
| Felixstowe | 956,790 | 793,400 | -163,390 |
| Eurotunnel | 183,845 | 403,067 | +219,222 |
| London | 306,499 | 244,141 | -62,358 |
| London Gateway Port | 157,452 | 253,763 | +96,311 |
| Dover | 155,052 | 242,189 | +87,137 |
| East Midlands Airport | 205,310 | 190,142 | -15,168 |
| Holyhead | 121,545 | 74,282 | -47,263 |
| London Stansted Airport | 83,178 | 100,392 | +17,214 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 62,746 | 95,686 | +32,940 |
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 | 76 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 38 |
| Food and beverage service activities | 5 |
| Manufacture of tobacco products | 4 |
| Office administrative, office support and other business support activities | 3 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2025-11 | 19 |
| 2025-10 | 22 |
| 2025-09 | 18 |
| 2025-08 | 20 |
| 2025-07 | 21 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| PRINCE CASH & CARRY LIMITED | 87 |
| MMS WHOLESALE LIMITED | 67 |
| RICHEMONT HOLDINGS (UK) LIMITED | 53 |
| RAD EUROPE LIMITED | 46 |
| SGK GROUP LTD | 44 |
| BASIL BUSH LIMITED | 43 |
| WILSONS & CO. (SHARROW) LIMITED | 42 |
| SARDAR & SONS (UK) CO. LIMITED | 35 |
| DHIMAN ENTERPRISES LIMITED | 34 |
| REENA ENTERPRISES LIMITED | 34 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 61 |
| 0-1m | 42 |
| 15m-54m | 9 |
| Other | 8 |
| 54m+ | 2 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| China | 1,164,020 |
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 820,684 |
| France | 543,365 |
| United States | 264,216 |
| Netherlands | 256,716 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| China | 790,978 | 373,042 | -417,936 |
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 403,526 | 417,158 | +13,632 |
| France | 263,537 | 279,828 | +16,291 |
| United States | 93,388 | 170,828 | +77,440 |
| Netherlands | 154,113 | 102,603 | -51,510 |
| Japan | 69,558 | 119,826 | +50,268 |
| Ireland | 72,314 | 43,791 | -28,523 |
| Germany | 55,222 | 35,869 | -19,353 |
| South Africa | 44,714 | 34,362 | -10,352 |
| Taiwan | 33,102 | 18,527 | -14,575 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| XU | 16,547 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| XU | 6,193 | 10,354 | +4,161 |
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 | 3,143,423 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 638,266 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 68,214 |
| Other | 16,547 |
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 | 1,784,279 | 1,359,144 | -425,135 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 312,683 | 325,583 | +12,900 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 36,490 | 31,724 | -4,766 |
| Other | 6,193 | 10,354 | +4,161 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| London Heathrow Airport | 1,898,116 |
| East Midlands Airport | 629,013 |
| London Stansted Airport | 477,961 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 347,371 |
| ZLC | 134,751 |
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 | 1,026,298 | 871,818 | -154,480 |
| East Midlands Airport | 511,530 | 117,483 | -394,047 |
| London Stansted Airport | 139,861 | 338,100 | +198,239 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 212,338 | 135,033 | -77,305 |
| ZLC | 104,774 | 29,977 | -74,797 |
| Eurotunnel | 0 | 129,813 | +129,813 |
| Holyhead | 47,897 | 23,261 | -24,636 |
| London Gateway Port | 26,605 | 29,359 | +2,754 |
| Dover | 16,519 | 22,725 | +6,206 |
| Liverpool Docks | 13,466 | 8,985 | -4,481 |
Quick facts
HS code: 96140090
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: All other smoking pipe items and accessories not listed elsewhere