Import/export HS code 96190040: Sanitary towels and tampons
Sanitary pads, tampons, and similar feminine hygiene products
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Czechia | 12,559,577 |
| China | 11,529,740 |
| India | 11,121,982 |
| United Arab Emirates | 2,492,558 |
| Italy | 451,142 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Czechia | 6,056,241 | 6,503,336 | +447,095 |
| China | 4,830,818 | 6,698,922 | +1,868,104 |
| India | 345,920 | 10,776,062 | +10,430,142 |
| United Arab Emirates | 1,429,893 | 1,062,665 | -367,228 |
| Italy | 217,439 | 233,703 | +16,264 |
| Netherlands | 283,650 | 89,222 | -194,428 |
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 213,464 | 144,926 | -68,538 |
| Belgium | 9,507 | 281,853 | +272,346 |
| Germany | 72,863 | 144,355 | +71,492 |
| Spain | 119,585 | 3,982 | -115,603 |
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 | 12,146,849 |
| India | 11,048,190 |
| Czechia | 8,013,604 |
| Spain | 3,650,944 |
| United Arab Emirates | 2,492,558 |
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 | 5,160,710 | 6,986,139 | +1,825,429 |
| India | 272,128 | 10,776,062 | +10,503,934 |
| Czechia | 4,508,107 | 3,505,497 | -1,002,610 |
| Spain | 1,585,540 | 2,065,404 | +479,864 |
| United Arab Emirates | 1,429,893 | 1,062,665 | -367,228 |
| Italy | 216,294 | 980,621 | +764,327 |
| Germany | 147,861 | 330,371 | +182,510 |
| Netherlands | 68,761 | 70,181 | +1,420 |
| United States | 76,104 | 40,857 | -35,247 |
| Portugal | 23,422 | 47,645 | +24,223 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Inner London - East | 7 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 5 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 5 |
| Essex | 4 |
| Greater Manchester | 4 |
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 | 5 | 6 | +1 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 3 | 2 | -1 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 4 | 5 | +1 |
| Essex | 4 | 3 | -1 |
| Greater Manchester | 4 | 1 | -3 |
| Inner London - West | 1 | 3 | +2 |
| West Yorkshire | 3 | 3 | +0 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 3 | 2 | -1 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 2 | 3 | +1 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 2 | 2 | +0 |
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) | 30,377,825 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 8,753,686 |
| Air transport | 707,426 |
| Other | 437,286 |
| Road transport | 1,772 |
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) | 8,599,865 | 21,777,960 | +13,178,095 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 4,710,260 | 4,043,426 | -666,834 |
| Air transport | 437,312 | 270,114 | -167,198 |
| Other | 233,818 | 203,468 | -30,350 |
| Road transport | 1,772 | 0 | -1,772 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| London Gateway Port | 10,744,694 |
| London | 7,362,564 |
| Felixstowe | 6,948,578 |
| Immingham Docks | 4,473,056 |
| Southampton | 3,345,988 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| London Gateway Port | 104,269 | 10,640,425 | +10,536,156 |
| London | 4,313,917 | 3,048,647 | -1,265,270 |
| Felixstowe | 3,553,818 | 3,394,760 | -159,058 |
| Immingham Docks | 793,404 | 3,679,652 | +2,886,248 |
| Southampton | 1,539,148 | 1,806,840 | +267,692 |
| Thamesport | 679,581 | 1,478,392 | +798,811 |
| Hull | 1,223,557 | 796,230 | -427,327 |
| Grangemouth Docks | 282,883 | 323,355 | +40,472 |
| Dover | 363,448 | 156,427 | -207,021 |
| 000 | 233,818 | 203,468 | -30,350 |
Importer companies by SIC division
What this shows: Industry breakdown (SIC divisions) of importing companies.
Top 5 values
| SIC | Companies |
|---|---|
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 30 |
| Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 20 |
| Other manufacturing | 5 |
| Activities of head offices; management consultancy activities | 2 |
| Food and beverage service activities | 2 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 10 |
| 2025-11 | 14 |
| 2025-10 | 17 |
| 2025-09 | 11 |
| 2025-08 | 12 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| MODIBODI UK LTD | 60 |
| EASY CARE SOLUTIONS UK LTD | 36 |
| BRITISH AIRWAYS PLC | 31 |
| HERE WE FLO LTD | 30 |
| TOILETRY SALES LIMITED | 22 |
| SAINSBURY'S SUPERMARKETS LTD | 22 |
| KIMAL PLC | 21 |
| TRIXIE UK PET PRODUCTS LIMITED | 21 |
| BOOTS UK LIMITED | 19 |
| D & D INTERNATIONAL LIMITED | 17 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 26 |
| 0-1m | 11 |
| 15m-54m | 9 |
| 54m+ | 8 |
| 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Iraq | 420,287 |
| Ireland | 190,180 |
| Pakistan | 155,000 |
| United States | 121,076 |
| Germany | 97,849 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Iraq | 213,931 | 206,356 | -7,575 |
| Ireland | 87,523 | 102,657 | +15,134 |
| Pakistan | 155,000 | 0 | -155,000 |
| United States | 60,170 | 60,906 | +736 |
| Germany | 86,138 | 11,711 | -74,427 |
| United Arab Emirates | 45,233 | 41,060 | -4,173 |
| South Korea | 29,522 | 39,100 | +9,578 |
| Netherlands | 53,854 | 11,161 | -42,693 |
| France | 58,934 | 0 | -58,934 |
| Iceland | 33,637 | 24,053 | -9,584 |
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 | 2,514 |
| Hungary | 261 |
| Germany | 175 |
| China | 169 |
| Poland | 8 |
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 | 1,219 | 1,295 | +76 |
| Hungary | 261 | 0 | -261 |
| Germany | 175 | 0 | -175 |
| China | 169 | 0 | -169 |
| Poland | 8 | 0 | -8 |
Export volume by transport
What this shows: Export value by transport mode used to ship goods from the UK.
Top 5 values
| Transport | £ |
|---|---|
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,051,034 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 548,622 |
| Air transport | 160,718 |
| Other | 10,701 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 632,254 | 418,780 | -213,474 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 368,558 | 180,064 | -188,494 |
| Air transport | 117,047 | 43,671 | -73,376 |
| Other | 2,781 | 7,920 | +5,139 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| London Gateway Port | 667,305 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 290,708 |
| Southampton | 212,035 |
| Holyhead | 130,802 |
| Immingham Docks | 71,615 |
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 Gateway Port | 426,033 | 241,272 | -184,761 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 200,325 | 90,383 | -109,942 |
| Southampton | 93,286 | 118,749 | +25,463 |
| Holyhead | 46,919 | 83,883 | +36,964 |
| Immingham Docks | 62,248 | 9,367 | -52,881 |
| Middlesbrough | 31,237 | 34,338 | +3,101 |
| ZLC | 36,393 | 27,162 | -9,231 |
| Felixstowe | 61,888 | 0 | -61,888 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 54,433 | 5,359 | -49,074 |
| Liverpool Docks | 32,910 | 6,858 | -26,052 |
Quick facts
HS code: 96190040
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Sanitary pads, tampons, and similar feminine hygiene products