Import/export HS code 240412: Nicotine-containing products
Products that contain nicotine but no tobacco, designed for inhalation or intake
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.
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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 | 1,475,414,978 |
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 72,345,281 |
| United States | 44,102,896 |
| United Arab Emirates | 26,641,380 |
| South Korea | 7,893,388 |
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 | 692,959,152 | 782,455,826 | +89,496,674 |
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 25,180,177 | 47,165,104 | +21,984,927 |
| United States | 25,964,841 | 18,138,055 | -7,826,786 |
| United Arab Emirates | 17,815,902 | 8,825,478 | -8,990,424 |
| South Korea | 4,925,293 | 2,968,095 | -1,957,198 |
| Poland | 4,718,124 | 2,818,213 | -1,899,911 |
| Singapore | 6,736,079 | 138,755 | -6,597,324 |
| Indonesia | 2,572,908 | 3,626,839 | +1,053,931 |
| Sweden | 161,576 | 4,068,769 | +3,907,193 |
| Ireland | 782,188 | 2,813,003 | +2,030,815 |
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 | 1,574,542,454 |
| United States | 43,835,705 |
| United Arab Emirates | 12,848,857 |
| Poland | 8,754,509 |
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 5,698,883 |
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 | 739,831,859 | 834,710,595 | +94,878,736 |
| United States | 25,828,807 | 18,006,898 | -7,821,909 |
| United Arab Emirates | 8,599,441 | 4,249,416 | -4,350,025 |
| Poland | 5,215,432 | 3,539,077 | -1,676,355 |
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 2,288,892 | 3,409,991 | +1,121,099 |
| Indonesia | 1,619,736 | 3,644,172 | +2,024,436 |
| Sweden | 20,801 | 4,064,115 | +4,043,314 |
| Belgium | 2,556,896 | 795,381 | -1,761,515 |
| South Korea | 794,914 | 466,633 | -328,281 |
| Italy | 252,169 | 562,472 | +310,303 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Outer London - West and North West | 11 |
| Greater Manchester | 9 |
| Inner London - West | 7 |
| South East Wales | 6 |
| Outer London - East and North East | 5 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Outer London - West and North West | 7 | 5 | -2 |
| Greater Manchester | 6 | 6 | +0 |
| Inner London - West | 5 | 6 | +1 |
| South East Wales | 5 | 2 | -3 |
| Outer London - East and North East | 4 | 2 | -2 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 4 | 1 | -3 |
| Cheshire | 3 | 1 | -2 |
| Lancashire | 2 | 4 | +2 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 3 | 3 | +0 |
| West of England | 3 | 2 | -1 |
Import volume by transport
What this shows: Import value by transport mode used to bring goods into the UK.
Top 5 values
| Transport | £ |
|---|---|
| Air transport | 1,252,427,806 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 371,718,883 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 35,030,307 |
| Other | 5,916,394 |
| Road transport | 1,716,680 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air transport | 593,832,530 | 658,595,276 | +64,762,746 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 168,613,197 | 203,105,686 | +34,492,489 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 22,981,421 | 12,048,886 | -10,932,535 |
| Other | 2,849,987 | 3,066,407 | +216,420 |
| Road transport | 1,417,995 | 298,685 | -1,119,310 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| London Heathrow Airport | 1,176,763,563 |
| Felixstowe | 320,854,136 |
| Manchester Airport | 32,069,377 |
| London Gateway Port | 30,469,976 |
| London Gatwick Airport | 20,099,422 |
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 Heathrow Airport | 567,847,873 | 608,915,690 | +41,067,817 |
| Felixstowe | 152,062,244 | 168,791,892 | +16,729,648 |
| Manchester Airport | 16,638,679 | 15,430,698 | -1,207,981 |
| London Gateway Port | 2,694,664 | 27,775,312 | +25,080,648 |
| London Gatwick Airport | 3,807,752 | 16,291,670 | +12,483,918 |
| Southampton | 11,532,445 | 6,862,381 | -4,670,064 |
| East Midlands Airport | 3,168,413 | 14,634,052 | +11,465,639 |
| Dover | 7,566,275 | 7,939,442 | +373,167 |
| Belfast Port | 13,560,272 | 232,137 | -13,328,135 |
| 000 | 2,849,987 | 3,066,407 | +216,420 |
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 | 55 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 23 |
| Warehousing and support activities for transportation | 6 |
| Other personal service activities | 4 |
| Construction of buildings | 3 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-04 | 11 |
| 2026-03 | 11 |
| 2026-02 | 11 |
| 2026-01 | 11 |
| 2025-12 | 7 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| PHILIP MORRIS LIMITED | 40 |
| SUPREME IMPORTS LTD | 39 |
| BRITISH-AMERICAN TOBACCO (HOLDINGS) LIMITED | 32 |
| VN LABS LTD | 19 |
| BRITISH AMERICAN TOBACCO (INVESTMENTS) LIMITED | 18 |
| BEST4 GROUP LIMITED | 15 |
| RETAIL TECHNOLOGY LTD | 14 |
| DIKUR LTD | 13 |
| MILLENNIUM CASH & CARRY LIMITED | 13 |
| HPASIA LTD | 11 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 0-1m | 26 |
| Other | 21 |
| 1m-15m | 19 |
| 54m+ | 13 |
| 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Ireland | 49,075,524 |
| France | 9,484,837 |
| Spain | 8,595,129 |
| Netherlands | 8,308,189 |
| Germany | 7,497,718 |
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 | 14,216,867 | 34,858,657 | +20,641,790 |
| France | 4,121,159 | 5,363,678 | +1,242,519 |
| Spain | 4,452,269 | 4,142,860 | -309,409 |
| Netherlands | 2,059,349 | 6,248,840 | +4,189,491 |
| Germany | 4,560,567 | 2,937,151 | -1,623,416 |
| Czechia | 2,593,465 | 1,365,376 | -1,228,089 |
| United Arab Emirates | 1,980,435 | 1,913,015 | -67,420 |
| Switzerland | 1,726,334 | 1,984,366 | +258,032 |
| South Korea | 866,665 | 1,071,352 | +204,687 |
| Belgium | 810,548 | 1,127,080 | +316,532 |
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 | 32,872,577 |
| China | 2,720,420 |
| Ireland | 1,903,261 |
| Lithuania | 64,710 |
| Denmark | 3,853 |
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 | 4,904,239 | 27,968,338 | +23,064,099 |
| China | 1,764,930 | 955,490 | -809,440 |
| Ireland | 855,167 | 1,048,094 | +192,927 |
| Lithuania | 34,803 | 29,907 | -4,896 |
| Denmark | 1,937 | 1,916 | -21 |
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) | 54,329,943 |
| Other | 38,481,437 |
| Air transport | 16,798,362 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 11,636,726 |
| Road transport | 12,960 |
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) | 29,883,891 | 24,446,052 | -5,437,839 |
| Other | 8,426,074 | 30,055,363 | +21,629,289 |
| Air transport | 7,776,380 | 9,021,982 | +1,245,602 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 3,838,532 | 7,798,194 | +3,959,662 |
| Road transport | 12,960 | 0 | -12,960 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| 000 | 38,481,437 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 34,336,771 |
| Dover | 14,799,259 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 8,911,482 |
| East Midlands Airport | 5,721,638 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| 000 | 8,426,074 | 30,055,363 | +21,629,289 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 18,103,616 | 16,233,155 | -1,870,461 |
| Dover | 5,833,215 | 8,966,044 | +3,132,829 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 3,449,217 | 5,462,265 | +2,013,048 |
| East Midlands Airport | 2,860,756 | 2,860,882 | +126 |
| Holyhead | 2,333,159 | 2,489,465 | +156,306 |
| Immingham Docks | 2,166,751 | 545,810 | -1,620,941 |
| Liverpool Docks | 1,458,683 | 872,600 | -586,083 |
| Manchester Airport | 1,424,806 | 590,493 | -834,313 |
| Felixstowe | 1,512,990 | 0 | -1,512,990 |
Quick facts
HS code: 240412
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Products that contain nicotine but no tobacco, designed for inhalation or intake