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 | 11,324,115 |
| Switzerland | 5,377,913 |
| Ireland | 2,956,758 |
| France | 744,665 |
| Belgium | 426,153 |
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 | 5,884,978 | 5,439,137 | -445,841 |
| Switzerland | 243,023 | 5,134,890 | +4,891,867 |
| Ireland | 1,496,262 | 1,460,496 | -35,766 |
| France | 289,920 | 454,745 | +164,825 |
| Belgium | 415,890 | 10,263 | -405,627 |
| Netherlands | 259,830 | 74,385 | -185,445 |
| Sweden | 0 | 11,485 | +11,485 |
| India | 0 | 10,141 | +10,141 |
| Romania | 0 | 6,441 | +6,441 |
| China | 0 | 5,709 | +5,709 |
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 | 19,046,029 |
| Ireland | 1,308,054 |
| France | 728,952 |
| Switzerland | 80,784 |
| Sweden | 11,485 |
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 | 7,007,642 | 12,038,387 | +5,030,745 |
| Ireland | 1,308,054 | 0 | -1,308,054 |
| France | 274,207 | 454,745 | +180,538 |
| Switzerland | 0 | 80,784 | +80,784 |
| Sweden | 0 | 11,485 | +11,485 |
| India | 0 | 10,141 | +10,141 |
| China | 1,200 | 5,709 | +4,509 |
| Netherlands | 0 | 6,441 | +6,441 |
| South Africa | 2,521 | 0 | -2,521 |
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) | 21,170,018 |
| Air transport | 31,298 |
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) | 8,589,903 | 12,580,115 | +3,990,212 |
| Air transport | 3,721 | 27,577 | +23,856 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover | 10,155,066 |
| Eurotunnel | 10,047,095 |
| Immingham Docks | 259,255 |
| Harwich | 239,717 |
| Killingholme | 230,470 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dover | 3,112,388 | 7,042,678 | +3,930,290 |
| Eurotunnel | 5,055,158 | 4,991,937 | -63,221 |
| Immingham Docks | 0 | 259,255 | +259,255 |
| Harwich | 43,737 | 195,980 | +152,243 |
| Killingholme | 230,470 | 0 | -230,470 |
| ZLC | 0 | 84,556 | +84,556 |
| Hull | 78,139 | 0 | -78,139 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 70,011 | 0 | -70,011 |
| East Midlands Airport | 0 | 17,436 | +17,436 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 1,200 | 10,141 | +8,941 |
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 |
|---|---|
| 2026-04 | 2 |
| 2026-03 | 1 |
| 2026-02 | 2 |
| 2026-01 | 3 |
| 2025-12 | 1 |
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 | 41,959 |
| Kenya | 24,071 |
| Germany | 22,645 |
| Belgium | 20,413 |
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 | 34,969 | +27,979 |
| Kenya | 0 | 24,071 | +24,071 |
| Germany | 22,645 | 0 | -22,645 |
| Belgium | 20,413 | 0 | -20,413 |
| Netherlands | 8,008 | 10,519 | +2,511 |
| Iraq | 18,102 | 0 | -18,102 |
| Canada | 8,488 | 0 | -8,488 |
| Sweden | 7,580 | 0 | -7,580 |
| Denmark | 6,144 | 0 | -6,144 |
Export volume by transport
What this shows: Export value by transport mode used to ship goods from the UK.
Top 5 values
| Transport | £ |
|---|---|
| Air transport | 142,046 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 112,828 |
| 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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air transport | 88,023 | 54,023 | -34,000 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 88,488 | 24,340 | -64,148 |
| 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 | 118,525 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 93,629 |
| East Midlands Airport | 23,521 |
| Holyhead | 13,821 |
| 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 | 31,896 | -54,733 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 83,110 | 10,519 | -72,591 |
| East Midlands Airport | 1,394 | 22,127 | +20,733 |
| Holyhead | 0 | 13,821 | +13,821 |
| 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