Import/export HS code 96190050: Napkins and liners
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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 | 5,154,706 |
| Bangladesh | 1,733,512 |
| Sri Lanka | 1,684,284 |
| Italy | 1,618,074 |
| Turkey | 384,237 |
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 | 3,083,332 | 2,071,374 | -1,011,958 |
| Bangladesh | 82,479 | 1,651,033 | +1,568,554 |
| Sri Lanka | 122,979 | 1,561,305 | +1,438,326 |
| Italy | 863,736 | 754,338 | -109,398 |
| Turkey | 243,255 | 140,982 | -102,273 |
| Spain | 88,040 | 260,021 | +171,981 |
| Belgium | 164,889 | 20,043 | -144,846 |
| Canada | 89,373 | 94,323 | +4,950 |
| Netherlands | 77,850 | 93,572 | +15,722 |
| Slovakia | 0 | 146,576 | +146,576 |
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 | 5,647,155 |
| Bangladesh | 1,879,199 |
| Italy | 1,803,000 |
| Sri Lanka | 1,622,170 |
| Turkey | 402,551 |
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 | 3,236,647 | 2,410,508 | -826,139 |
| Bangladesh | 93,292 | 1,785,907 | +1,692,615 |
| Italy | 1,048,069 | 754,931 | -293,138 |
| Sri Lanka | 122,102 | 1,500,068 | +1,377,966 |
| Turkey | 252,357 | 150,194 | -102,163 |
| Canada | 89,373 | 77,842 | -11,531 |
| Netherlands | 1,014 | 163,124 | +162,110 |
| Pakistan | 105,054 | 23,663 | -81,391 |
| India | 103,201 | 16,458 | -86,743 |
| Hungary | 21,298 | 7,153 | -14,145 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 5 |
| Inner London - West | 5 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 5 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 4 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 2 | 4 | +2 |
| Inner London - West | 4 | 4 | +0 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 5 | 4 | -1 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 3 | 2 | -1 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 4 | 1 | -3 |
| Greater Manchester | 4 | 1 | -3 |
| West Yorkshire | 3 | 1 | -2 |
| Cambridgeshire and Peterborough | 0 | 2 | +2 |
| East Yorkshire and Northern Lincolnshire | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Essex | 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) | 7,497,767 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 2,820,900 |
| Other | 1,330,524 |
| Air transport | 430,307 |
| Road transport | 34,521 |
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) | 3,273,834 | 4,223,933 | +950,099 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 1,325,768 | 1,495,132 | +169,364 |
| Other | 319,907 | 1,010,617 | +690,710 |
| Air transport | 209,150 | 221,157 | +12,007 |
| Road transport | 21,112 | 13,409 | -7,703 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Felixstowe | 3,295,932 |
| London Gateway Port | 1,760,959 |
| Southampton | 1,449,175 |
| 000 | 1,330,524 |
| 499 | 803,890 |
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 | 2,557,943 | 737,989 | -1,819,954 |
| London Gateway Port | 132,517 | 1,628,442 | +1,495,925 |
| Southampton | 358,087 | 1,091,088 | +733,001 |
| 000 | 319,907 | 1,010,617 | +690,710 |
| 499 | 2,403 | 801,487 | +799,084 |
| London | 429,214 | 317,192 | -112,022 |
| Immingham Docks | 333,450 | 286,693 | -46,757 |
| Hull | 305,640 | 191,835 | -113,805 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 151,904 | 184,131 | +32,227 |
| ZLC | 223,868 | 103,406 | -120,462 |
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 | 25 |
| Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 15 |
| Manufacture of paper and paper products | 4 |
| Other manufacturing | 4 |
| Other personal service activities | 3 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 6 |
| 2025-11 | 9 |
| 2025-10 | 16 |
| 2025-09 | 10 |
| 2025-08 | 12 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| BM REALISATIONS 2024 LIMITED | 75 |
| CLOSE PARENT LIMITED | 66 |
| THE NAPPY LADY LIMITED | 59 |
| CREST MEDICAL LIMITED | 48 |
| MATALAN RETAIL LTD. | 46 |
| BOOKER LIMITED | 40 |
| PRIMARK STORES LIMITED | 33 |
| MARKS AND SPENCER P.L.C. | 28 |
| MARKS AND SPENCER P.L.C. | 28 |
| DUDU N GIRLIE LIMITED | 21 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 26 |
| 54m+ | 11 |
| 0-1m | 8 |
| Other | 7 |
| 15m-54m | 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Gibraltar | 681,202 |
| Ireland | 311,480 |
| Netherlands | 253,651 |
| Malaysia | 215,619 |
| Denmark | 163,018 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gibraltar | 483,656 | 197,546 | -286,110 |
| Ireland | 160,910 | 150,570 | -10,340 |
| Netherlands | 180,092 | 73,559 | -106,533 |
| Malaysia | 108,871 | 106,748 | -2,123 |
| Denmark | 39,561 | 123,457 | +83,896 |
| United States | 120,891 | 2,066 | -118,825 |
| Germany | 78,607 | 35,251 | -43,356 |
| Iceland | 70,685 | 38,204 | -32,481 |
| Switzerland | 14,754 | 90,960 | +76,206 |
| France | 68,559 | 27,366 | -41,193 |
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 | 72,514 |
| Bangladesh | 43,302 |
| China | 7,418 |
| Ireland | 2,210 |
| Sweden | 1,386 |
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 | 57,975 | 14,539 | -43,436 |
| Bangladesh | 17,062 | 26,240 | +9,178 |
| China | 6,848 | 570 | -6,278 |
| Ireland | 0 | 2,210 | +2,210 |
| Sweden | 1,386 | 0 | -1,386 |
| United States | 343 | 0 | -343 |
| Taiwan | 98 | 66 | -32 |
| Netherlands | 13 | 32 | +19 |
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) | 1,680,182 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 620,557 |
| Other | 213,847 |
| Air transport | 200,582 |
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) | 1,011,470 | 668,712 | -342,758 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 380,550 | 240,007 | -140,543 |
| Other | 112,096 | 101,751 | -10,345 |
| Air transport | 148,785 | 51,797 | -96,988 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 1,205,458 |
| Immingham Docks | 289,043 |
| 000 | 213,847 |
| London Gateway Port | 195,832 |
| Liverpool Docks | 174,129 |
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 | 771,378 | 434,080 | -337,298 |
| Immingham Docks | 143,078 | 145,965 | +2,887 |
| 000 | 112,096 | 101,751 | -10,345 |
| London Gateway Port | 73,627 | 122,205 | +48,578 |
| Liverpool Docks | 131,945 | 42,184 | -89,761 |
| Felixstowe | 155,462 | 0 | -155,462 |
| East Midlands Airport | 73,666 | 32,124 | -41,542 |
| Dover | 70,462 | 24,007 | -46,455 |
| Southampton | 0 | 94,161 | +94,161 |
| Middlesbrough | 23,098 | 27,951 | +4,853 |
Quick facts
HS code: 96190050
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Napkins, liners, and similar absorbent hygiene articles