Import/export HS code 96190089: Various hygiene care items
Other hygiene products like adult diapers or incontinence care articles
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Netherlands | 208,273,171 |
| Belgium | 106,281,321 |
| Sweden | 99,356,004 |
| Germany | 69,366,997 |
| France | 36,229,566 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Netherlands | 115,074,311 | 93,198,860 | -21,875,451 |
| Belgium | 50,690,640 | 55,590,681 | +4,900,041 |
| Sweden | 49,864,172 | 49,491,832 | -372,340 |
| Germany | 35,349,790 | 34,017,207 | -1,332,583 |
| France | 17,621,082 | 18,608,484 | +987,402 |
| China | 10,253,837 | 12,262,762 | +2,008,925 |
| Slovakia | 10,711,050 | 9,861,624 | -849,426 |
| Czechia | 9,670,700 | 10,893,592 | +1,222,892 |
| Denmark | 9,579,806 | 8,845,780 | -734,026 |
| Poland | 3,812,095 | 10,224,666 | +6,412,571 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Netherlands | 179,272,270 |
| Sweden | 97,331,832 |
| Belgium | 91,806,410 |
| Germany | 68,765,389 |
| Italy | 31,607,734 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Netherlands | 97,817,079 | 81,455,191 | -16,361,888 |
| Sweden | 49,406,212 | 47,925,620 | -1,480,592 |
| Belgium | 45,699,028 | 46,107,382 | +408,354 |
| Germany | 34,949,428 | 33,815,961 | -1,133,467 |
| Italy | 15,277,880 | 16,329,854 | +1,051,974 |
| France | 14,650,815 | 12,517,703 | -2,133,112 |
| China | 11,486,362 | 13,074,936 | +1,588,574 |
| Slovakia | 10,711,969 | 10,978,375 | +266,406 |
| Czechia | 9,779,021 | 10,220,527 | +441,506 |
| Denmark | 10,070,436 | 8,694,596 | -1,375,840 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Greater Manchester | 21 |
| Inner London - West | 18 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 17 |
| Inner London - East | 16 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 16 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Greater Manchester | 13 | 17 | +4 |
| Inner London - West | 10 | 11 | +1 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 15 | 7 | -8 |
| Inner London - East | 11 | 12 | +1 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 10 | 13 | +3 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 12 | 11 | -1 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 8 | 6 | -2 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 8 | 6 | -2 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 4 | 6 | +2 |
| West Yorkshire | 4 | 6 | +2 |
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) | 495,926,420 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 121,441,491 |
| Other | 12,772,653 |
| Air transport | 2,051,421 |
| Road transport | 5,698 |
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) | 251,578,351 | 244,348,069 | -7,230,282 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 61,381,656 | 60,059,835 | -1,321,821 |
| Other | 6,717,344 | 6,055,309 | -662,035 |
| Air transport | 800,538 | 1,250,883 | +450,345 |
| Road transport | 5,698 | 0 | -5,698 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Immingham Docks | 227,922,365 |
| Purfleet | 80,826,949 |
| London | 71,962,012 |
| Felixstowe | 59,403,526 |
| Dover | 50,903,533 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Immingham Docks | 112,507,863 | 115,414,502 | +2,906,639 |
| Purfleet | 42,726,053 | 38,100,896 | -4,625,157 |
| London | 32,711,697 | 39,250,315 | +6,538,618 |
| Felixstowe | 32,611,265 | 26,792,261 | -5,819,004 |
| Dover | 23,612,972 | 27,290,561 | +3,677,589 |
| Killingholme | 24,863,840 | 18,644,137 | -6,219,703 |
| Harwich | 16,958,209 | 10,245,275 | -6,712,934 |
| Grangemouth Docks | 8,843,340 | 7,838,657 | -1,004,683 |
| 000 | 6,717,344 | 6,055,309 | -662,035 |
| Hull | 5,248,446 | 4,971,617 | -276,829 |
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 | 97 |
| Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 85 |
| Office administrative, office support and other business support activities | 14 |
| Other manufacturing | 11 |
| Manufacture of paper and paper products | 8 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 42 |
| 2025-11 | 50 |
| 2025-10 | 49 |
| 2025-09 | 60 |
| 2025-08 | 45 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| KIMBERLY-CLARK EUROPE LIMITED | 119 |
| GOMPELS HEALTHCARE LIMITED | 92 |
| PETS AT HOME LTD | 60 |
| CAPATEX LIMITED | 55 |
| ABENA UK LIMITED | 53 |
| INCONTINENCE SHOP LIMITED | 53 |
| THE NAPPY LADY LIMITED | 50 |
| ESSITY UK LIMITED | 49 |
| ATTENDS LIMITED | 49 |
| ARMITAGE BROTHERS LIMITED | 48 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 105 |
| 54m+ | 46 |
| 0-1m | 37 |
| 15m-54m | 25 |
| Other | 12 |
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 | 6,481,801 |
| Norway | 643,854 |
| Gibraltar | 528,256 |
| Iceland | 452,586 |
| Ghana | 368,333 |
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 | 3,307,540 | 3,174,261 | -133,279 |
| Norway | 384,133 | 259,721 | -124,412 |
| Gibraltar | 235,938 | 292,318 | +56,380 |
| Iceland | 290,579 | 162,007 | -128,572 |
| Ghana | 109,685 | 258,648 | +148,963 |
| Germany | 188,786 | 127,795 | -60,991 |
| France | 195,416 | 120,855 | -74,561 |
| Netherlands | 157,540 | 140,396 | -17,144 |
| Sweden | 112,412 | 167,667 | +55,255 |
| India | 94,444 | 42,620 | -51,824 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Germany | 124,205 |
| China | 105,420 |
| Slovakia | 46,566 |
| Netherlands | 37,352 |
| Sweden | 15,060 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Germany | 53,482 | 70,723 | +17,241 |
| China | 41,277 | 64,143 | +22,866 |
| Slovakia | 28,897 | 17,669 | -11,228 |
| Netherlands | 26,905 | 10,447 | -16,458 |
| Sweden | 15,060 | 0 | -15,060 |
| XI | 4,221 | 10,597 | +6,376 |
| Poland | 652 | 1,222 | +570 |
| Thailand | 1,851 | 0 | -1,851 |
| United States | 673 | 0 | -673 |
| Pakistan | 375 | 0 | -375 |
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) | 7,581,288 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 3,041,550 |
| Air transport | 414,486 |
| Other | 369,445 |
| Road transport | 5,710 |
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) | 3,817,958 | 3,763,330 | -54,628 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,467,039 | 1,574,511 | +107,472 |
| Air transport | 181,671 | 232,815 | +51,144 |
| Other | 191,488 | 177,957 | -13,531 |
| Road transport | 5,710 | 0 | -5,710 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Liverpool Docks | 2,118,600 |
| Holyhead | 1,982,698 |
| Heysham | 1,948,853 |
| Immingham Docks | 1,338,370 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 1,125,971 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Liverpool Docks | 1,298,722 | 819,878 | -478,844 |
| Holyhead | 1,072,333 | 910,365 | -161,968 |
| Heysham | 699,075 | 1,249,778 | +550,703 |
| Immingham Docks | 686,038 | 652,332 | -33,706 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 455,968 | 670,003 | +214,035 |
| London Gateway Port | 354,013 | 520,182 | +166,169 |
| Portsmouth | 207,963 | 178,504 | -29,459 |
| 000 | 191,488 | 177,957 | -13,531 |
| Dover | 233,685 | 90,572 | -143,113 |
| East Midlands Airport | 122,035 | 132,531 | +10,496 |
Quick facts
HS code: 96190089
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Other hygiene products like adult diapers or incontinence care articles