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 | 10,586,260 |
| Switzerland | 5,149,446 |
| Ireland | 3,249,105 |
| France | 737,908 |
| 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 | 6,354,602 | 4,231,658 | -2,122,944 |
| Switzerland | 232,800 | 4,916,646 | +4,683,846 |
| Ireland | 2,018,033 | 1,231,072 | -786,961 |
| France | 616,661 | 121,247 | -495,414 |
| Belgium | 426,153 | 0 | -426,153 |
| Netherlands | 259,830 | 74,385 | -185,445 |
| Sweden | 0 | 11,485 | +11,485 |
| India | 0 | 10,141 | +10,141 |
| Romania | 6,441 | 0 | -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 | 18,372,054 |
| Ireland | 1,308,054 |
| France | 722,195 |
| 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 | 7,918,293 | 10,453,761 | +2,535,468 |
| Ireland | 1,308,054 | 0 | -1,308,054 |
| France | 600,948 | 121,247 | -479,701 |
| Switzerland | 80,784 | 0 | -80,784 |
| Sweden | 0 | 11,485 | +11,485 |
| India | 0 | 10,141 | +10,141 |
| China | 1,200 | 5,709 | +4,509 |
| Netherlands | 6,441 | 0 | -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 |
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 | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Devon | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Inner London - West | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear | 0 | 1 | +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) | 20,489,286 |
| 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) | 9,908,079 | 10,581,207 | +673,128 |
| Air transport | 10,162 | 21,136 | +10,974 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover | 10,299,676 |
| Eurotunnel | 9,228,510 |
| Immingham Docks | 259,255 |
| Harwich | 232,960 |
| 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 | 3,505,812 | 6,793,864 | +3,288,052 |
| Eurotunnel | 5,653,169 | 3,575,341 | -2,077,828 |
| Immingham Docks | 215,717 | 43,538 | -172,179 |
| Harwich | 154,761 | 78,199 | -76,562 |
| 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 | 6,441 | 10,995 | +4,554 |
| 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 |
|---|---|
|
Manufacture of basic pharmaceutical products and pharmaceutical preparations
|
2 |
|
Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles
|
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+ | 4 |
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 | 16,296 | 25,663 | +9,367 |
| Kenya | 3,281 | 20,790 | +17,509 |
| Germany | 22,645 | 0 | -22,645 |
| Belgium | 20,413 | 0 | -20,413 |
| Iraq | 18,102 | 0 | -18,102 |
| Netherlands | 2,630 | 10,519 | +7,889 |
| Sweden | 7,580 | 0 | -7,580 |
| Denmark | 6,144 | 0 | -6,144 |
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 0 | 3,929 | +3,929 |
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 | 131,087 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 107,450 |
| Other | 10 |
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 | 83,795 | 47,292 | -36,503 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 88,966 | 18,484 | -70,482 |
| Other | 10 | 0 | -10 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| London Heathrow Airport | 107,566 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 93,629 |
| East Midlands Airport | 23,521 |
| Holyhead | 13,821 |
| 000 | 10 |
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 | 78,951 | 28,615 | -50,336 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 83,110 | 10,519 | -72,591 |
| East Midlands Airport | 4,844 | 18,677 | +13,833 |
| Holyhead | 5,856 | 7,965 | +2,109 |
| 000 | 10 | 0 | -10 |
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