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 | 8,515,455 |
| South Africa | 2,832,681 |
| Taiwan | 1,754,955 |
| Netherlands | 1,633,337 |
| Spain | 1,269,338 |
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 | 3,981,956 | 4,533,499 | +551,543 |
| South Africa | 1,683,062 | 1,149,619 | -533,443 |
| Taiwan | 1,332,096 | 422,859 | -909,237 |
| Netherlands | 914,365 | 718,972 | -195,393 |
| Spain | 646,520 | 622,818 | -23,702 |
| Germany | 695,814 | 378,457 | -317,357 |
| France | 544,345 | 136,613 | -407,732 |
| United States | 363,643 | 259,637 | -104,006 |
| Czechia | 205,872 | 141,112 | -64,760 |
| Liberia | 0 | 158,246 | +158,246 |
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 | 6,350,358 |
| Czechia | 3,627,060 |
| South Africa | 2,993,565 |
| Spain | 1,913,508 |
| Taiwan | 1,754,955 |
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 | 3,676,991 | 2,673,367 | -1,003,624 |
| Czechia | 1,188,899 | 2,438,161 | +1,249,262 |
| South Africa | 1,685,700 | 1,307,865 | -377,835 |
| Spain | 1,186,656 | 726,852 | -459,804 |
| Taiwan | 1,332,096 | 422,859 | -909,237 |
| Netherlands | 447,072 | 318,004 | -129,068 |
| Hungary | 401,874 | 335,997 | -65,877 |
| United States | 364,645 | 260,655 | -103,990 |
| 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 | 5 |
| 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 | 3 | +0 |
| 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) | 11,789,515 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 7,259,338 |
| Other | 89,595 |
| Air transport | 21,070 |
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) | 6,091,102 | 5,698,413 | -392,689 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 4,448,573 | 2,810,765 | -1,637,808 |
| Other | 27,386 | 62,209 | +34,823 |
| Air transport | 2,491 | 18,579 | +16,088 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| London | 5,559,236 |
| London Gateway Port | 2,882,804 |
| Dover | 2,324,758 |
| Southampton | 1,895,733 |
| Immingham Docks | 1,856,928 |
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 | 2,663,019 | 2,896,217 | +233,198 |
| London Gateway Port | 1,701,480 | 1,181,324 | -520,156 |
| Dover | 1,471,123 | 853,635 | -617,488 |
| Southampton | 1,404,203 | 491,530 | -912,673 |
| Immingham Docks | 820,044 | 1,036,884 | +216,840 |
| Blyth Harbour | 887,215 | 660,184 | -227,031 |
| Middlesbrough | 359,985 | 544,030 | +184,045 |
| Liverpool Docks | 328,961 | 217,034 | -111,927 |
| Eurotunnel | 252,246 | 280,037 | +27,791 |
| Hull | 270,011 | 164,862 | -105,149 |
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 | 15 |
| 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 |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 9 |
| 2025-11 | 8 |
| 2025-10 | 11 |
| 2025-09 | 9 |
| 2025-08 | 11 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| LIL-LETS UK LTD | 51 |
| ONTEX RETAIL UK LIMITED | 48 |
| TOTM LIMITED | 47 |
| ASDA STORES LIMITED | 46 |
| PRICECHECK TOILETRIES LIMITED | 40 |
| MALMO LIMITED | 34 |
| RAM ENTERPRISE (WHOLESALE) LIMITED | 33 |
| BOOTS UK LIMITED | 22 |
| HEY GIRLS CIC | 21 |
| BODYWISE (UK) 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 | 10 |
| 54m+ | 8 |
| 0-1m | 6 |
| 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 | 2,199,383 |
| Indonesia | 284,305 |
| United Arab Emirates | 146,302 |
| United States | 139,165 |
| Spain | 121,903 |
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 | 1,203,716 | 995,667 | -208,049 |
| Indonesia | 201,735 | 82,570 | -119,165 |
| United Arab Emirates | 105,151 | 41,151 | -64,000 |
| United States | 57,429 | 81,736 | +24,307 |
| Spain | 63,396 | 58,507 | -4,889 |
| France | 100,498 | 0 | -100,498 |
| Australia | 67,542 | 24,848 | -42,694 |
| Netherlands | 53,255 | 27,445 | -25,810 |
| Switzerland | 39,345 | 36,178 | -3,167 |
| 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 | 308,205 |
| Hungary | 98,258 |
| Canada | 2,485 |
| Germany | 1,997 |
| United States | 1,869 |
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 | 185,191 | 123,014 | -62,177 |
| Hungary | 74,673 | 23,585 | -51,088 |
| Canada | 2,485 | 0 | -2,485 |
| Germany | 1,997 | 0 | -1,997 |
| United States | 1,869 | 0 | -1,869 |
| Georgia | 905 | 0 | -905 |
| Sierra Leone | 882 | 0 | -882 |
| Slovenia | 48 | 0 | -48 |
| 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) | 2,207,639 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 677,981 |
| Other | 497,622 |
| Air transport | 375,608 |
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) | 1,170,192 | 1,037,447 | -132,745 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 468,343 | 209,638 | -258,705 |
| Other | 350,942 | 146,680 | -204,262 |
| Air transport | 246,853 | 128,755 | -118,098 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Holyhead | 1,554,146 |
| 000 | 497,622 |
| London Gateway Port | 368,944 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 321,306 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 306,134 |
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 | 814,487 | 739,659 | -74,828 |
| 000 | 350,942 | 146,680 | -204,262 |
| London Gateway Port | 272,454 | 96,490 | -175,964 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 216,887 | 104,419 | -112,468 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 191,970 | 114,164 | -77,806 |
| Liverpool Docks | 114,542 | 175,566 | +61,024 |
| Southampton | 37,619 | 69,063 | +31,444 |
| Felixstowe | 52,558 | 25,515 | -27,043 |
| Avonmouth Docks | 70,213 | 0 | -70,213 |
| East Midlands Airport | 44,143 | 2,979 | -41,164 |
Quick facts
HS code: 96190075
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Tampons for feminine hygiene, made from absorbent materials