Import/export HS code 96190075: Tampons
Tampons for feminine hygiene, made from absorbent materials
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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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Belgium | 8,297,368 |
| South Africa | 2,998,858 |
| Taiwan | 1,970,437 |
| Netherlands | 1,662,066 |
| Spain | 1,226,061 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Belgium | 3,833,913 | 4,463,455 | +629,542 |
| South Africa | 1,529,014 | 1,469,844 | -59,170 |
| Taiwan | 1,547,578 | 422,859 | -1,124,719 |
| Netherlands | 942,780 | 719,286 | -223,494 |
| Spain | 641,064 | 584,997 | -56,067 |
| Germany | 707,150 | 478,095 | -229,055 |
| France | 575,836 | 128,865 | -446,971 |
| United States | 331,498 | 312,186 | -19,312 |
| Czechia | 205,872 | 141,112 | -64,760 |
| Ireland | 69,092 | 41,452 | -27,640 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Germany | 6,532,561 |
| Czechia | 3,335,769 |
| South Africa | 3,076,168 |
| Taiwan | 1,970,437 |
| Spain | 1,902,018 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Germany | 3,701,614 | 2,830,947 | -870,667 |
| Czechia | 1,034,220 | 2,301,549 | +1,267,329 |
| South Africa | 1,531,652 | 1,544,516 | +12,864 |
| Taiwan | 1,547,578 | 422,859 | -1,124,719 |
| Spain | 1,211,256 | 690,762 | -520,494 |
| Netherlands | 485,464 | 322,999 | -162,465 |
| Hungary | 411,325 | 318,672 | -92,653 |
| United States | 332,500 | 313,204 | -19,296 |
| Belgium | 110,958 | 2,623 | -108,335 |
| China | 65,260 | 0 | -65,260 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Inner London - East | 4 |
| Outer London - East and North East | 3 |
| West Yorkshire | 3 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 2 |
| Greater Manchester | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Inner London - East | 3 | 2 | -1 |
| Outer London - East and North East | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| West Yorkshire | 3 | 3 | +0 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Greater Manchester | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Inner London - West | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| South East Wales | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| West of England | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| East Central Scotland | 1 | 1 | +0 |
Import volume by transport
What this shows: Import value by transport mode used to bring goods into the UK.
Top 5 values
| Transport | £ |
|---|---|
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 11,671,345 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 7,628,036 |
| Other | 81,937 |
| Air transport | 11,330 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 6,011,102 | 5,660,243 | -350,859 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 4,504,317 | 3,123,719 | -1,380,598 |
| Other | 24,952 | 56,985 | +32,033 |
| Air transport | 2,491 | 8,839 | +6,348 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| London | 5,454,598 |
| London Gateway Port | 2,971,730 |
| Dover | 2,421,054 |
| Southampton | 2,111,215 |
| Immingham Docks | 1,763,696 |
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 | 2,600,129 | 2,854,469 | +254,340 |
| London Gateway Port | 1,545,472 | 1,426,258 | -119,214 |
| Dover | 1,527,113 | 893,941 | -633,172 |
| Southampton | 1,619,685 | 491,530 | -1,128,155 |
| Immingham Docks | 776,433 | 987,263 | +210,830 |
| Blyth Harbour | 915,630 | 672,238 | -243,392 |
| Middlesbrough | 331,819 | 544,584 | +212,765 |
| Liverpool Docks | 296,816 | 271,523 | -25,293 |
| Eurotunnel | 239,113 | 290,196 | +51,083 |
| Hull | 256,635 | 173,893 | -82,742 |
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 | 14 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 12 |
| Manufacture of paper and paper products | 2 |
| Accommodation | 1 |
| Advertising and market research | 1 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2025-11 | 8 |
| 2025-10 | 11 |
| 2025-09 | 9 |
| 2025-08 | 11 |
| 2025-07 | 13 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| LIL-LETS UK LTD | 50 |
| ONTEX RETAIL UK LIMITED | 47 |
| ASDA STORES LIMITED | 46 |
| TOTM LIMITED | 46 |
| PRICECHECK TOILETRIES LIMITED | 39 |
| MALMO LIMITED | 34 |
| RAM ENTERPRISE (WHOLESALE) LIMITED | 32 |
| BOOTS UK LIMITED | 22 |
| BODYWISE (UK) LIMITED | 21 |
| HEY GIRLS CIC | 20 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 10 |
| 54m+ | 8 |
| 0-1m | 5 |
| Other | 4 |
| 15m-54m | 3 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Ireland | 2,182,454 |
| Indonesia | 284,305 |
| United Arab Emirates | 156,058 |
| United States | 145,277 |
| Spain | 131,084 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ireland | 1,128,495 | 1,053,959 | -74,536 |
| Indonesia | 201,735 | 82,570 | -119,165 |
| United Arab Emirates | 114,907 | 41,151 | -73,756 |
| United States | 62,088 | 83,189 | +21,101 |
| Spain | 67,354 | 63,730 | -3,624 |
| France | 100,498 | 0 | -100,498 |
| Australia | 67,542 | 24,848 | -42,694 |
| Netherlands | 57,192 | 26,877 | -30,315 |
| Switzerland | 42,058 | 33,852 | -8,206 |
| Israel | 68,155 | 3,781 | -64,374 |
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 | 313,525 |
| Hungary | 102,641 |
| XU | 82,943 |
| Canada | 2,485 |
| Germany | 1,997 |
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 | 186,619 | 126,906 | -59,713 |
| Hungary | 59,741 | 42,900 | -16,841 |
| XU | 79,618 | 3,325 | -76,293 |
| Canada | 1,470 | 1,015 | -455 |
| Germany | 1,350 | 647 | -703 |
| United States | 804 | 1,065 | +261 |
| Georgia | 482 | 423 | -59 |
| Sierra Leone | 390 | 492 | +102 |
| Slovenia | 36 | 12 | -24 |
| Spain | 0 | 30 | +30 |
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) | 2,223,605 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 686,193 |
| Other | 507,335 |
| Air transport | 376,469 |
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) | 1,153,475 | 1,070,130 | -83,345 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 485,259 | 200,934 | -284,325 |
| Other | 330,520 | 176,815 | -153,705 |
| Air transport | 244,172 | 132,297 | -111,875 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Holyhead | 1,538,312 |
| 000 | 507,335 |
| London Gateway Port | 376,965 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 358,108 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 305,085 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Holyhead | 790,618 | 747,694 | -42,924 |
| 000 | 330,520 | 176,815 | -153,705 |
| London Gateway Port | 280,364 | 96,601 | -183,763 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 257,093 | 101,015 | -156,078 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 191,022 | 114,063 | -76,959 |
| Liverpool Docks | 87,810 | 202,298 | +114,488 |
| Southampton | 44,144 | 66,216 | +22,072 |
| Felixstowe | 55,039 | 23,233 | -31,806 |
| Avonmouth Docks | 70,213 | 0 | -70,213 |
| East Midlands Airport | 42,410 | 6,622 | -35,788 |
Quick facts
HS code: 96190075
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Tampons for feminine hygiene, made from absorbent materials