Import/export HS code 240492: Transdermal nicotine products
Nicotine products applied through the skin, like patches, for nicotine 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.
- 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Germany | 10,669,745 |
| Ireland | 2,824,124 |
| Switzerland | 2,568,765 |
| France | 733,544 |
| Belgium | 642,162 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Germany | 5,702,105 | 4,967,640 | -734,465 |
| Ireland | 1,496,262 | 1,327,862 | -168,400 |
| Switzerland | 275,301 | 2,293,464 | +2,018,163 |
| France | 120,311 | 613,233 | +492,922 |
| Belgium | 631,899 | 10,263 | -621,636 |
| Netherlands | 150,020 | 184,195 | +34,175 |
| India | 0 | 10,141 | +10,141 |
| Romania | 0 | 6,441 | +6,441 |
| China | 0 | 5,709 | +5,709 |
| South Africa | 4,155 | 0 | -4,155 |
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 | 15,665,886 |
| Ireland | 1,308,054 |
| France | 717,831 |
| Switzerland | 80,784 |
| India | 10,141 |
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 | 7,073,056 | 8,592,830 | +1,519,774 |
| Ireland | 1,198,244 | 109,810 | -1,088,434 |
| France | 104,598 | 613,233 | +508,635 |
| Switzerland | 0 | 80,784 | +80,784 |
| India | 0 | 10,141 | +10,141 |
| China | 1,200 | 5,709 | +4,509 |
| Netherlands | 0 | 6,441 | +6,441 |
| South Africa | 4,155 | 0 | -4,155 |
| Sweden | 0 | 490 | +490 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Cambridgeshire and Peterborough | 1 |
| Devon | 1 |
| Inner London - West | 1 |
| Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear | 1 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 1 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cambridgeshire and Peterborough | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Devon | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Inner London - West | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 1 | 0 | -1 |
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) | 17,776,256 |
| Air transport | 24,435 |
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) | 8,373,400 | 9,402,856 | +1,029,456 |
| Air transport | 7,853 | 16,582 | +8,729 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Eurotunnel | 9,475,443 |
| Dover | 7,428,633 |
| Immingham Docks | 259,255 |
| Killingholme | 230,470 |
| Harwich | 228,596 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eurotunnel | 4,984,352 | 4,491,091 | -493,261 |
| Dover | 3,136,300 | 4,292,333 | +1,156,033 |
| Immingham Docks | 0 | 259,255 | +259,255 |
| Killingholme | 61,786 | 168,684 | +106,898 |
| Harwich | 42,812 | 185,784 | +142,972 |
| Hull | 78,139 | 0 | -78,139 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 70,011 | 0 | -70,011 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 1,200 | 10,141 | +8,941 |
| East Midlands Airport | 2,498 | 6,441 | +3,943 |
| Liverpool Docks | 0 | 5,709 | +5,709 |
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 | 3 |
| Manufacture of basic pharmaceutical products and pharmaceutical preparations | 2 |
| Activities of head offices; management consultancy activities | 1 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 3 |
| 2025-11 | 1 |
| 2025-10 | 2 |
| 2025-09 | 1 |
| 2025-08 | 2 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| United Arab Emirates | 70,964 |
| Ireland | 29,979 |
| Germany | 22,645 |
| Belgium | 20,413 |
| Netherlands | 18,527 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Arab Emirates | 70,964 | 0 | -70,964 |
| Ireland | 6,990 | 22,989 | +15,999 |
| Germany | 22,645 | 0 | -22,645 |
| Belgium | 20,413 | 0 | -20,413 |
| Netherlands | 5,378 | 13,149 | +7,771 |
| Iraq | 12,350 | 5,752 | -6,598 |
| Canada | 8,488 | 0 | -8,488 |
| Sweden | 7,580 | 0 | -7,580 |
| Denmark | 6,144 | 0 | -6,144 |
| Kenya | 0 | 6,024 | +6,024 |
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) | 112,828 |
| Air transport | 108,256 |
| Other | 20 |
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) | 80,106 | 32,722 | -47,384 |
| Air transport | 89,773 | 18,483 | -71,290 |
| Other | 20 | 0 | -20 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| London Heathrow Airport | 94,965 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 93,629 |
| Holyhead | 13,821 |
| East Midlands Airport | 13,291 |
| Dover | 5,378 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| London Heathrow Airport | 86,629 | 8,336 | -78,293 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 74,728 | 18,901 | -55,827 |
| Holyhead | 0 | 13,821 | +13,821 |
| East Midlands Airport | 3,144 | 10,147 | +7,003 |
| Dover | 5,378 | 0 | -5,378 |
| 000 | 20 | 0 | -20 |
Quick facts
HS code: 240492
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Nicotine products applied through the skin, like patches, for nicotine intake