Import/export HS code 240499: Various tobacco or nicotine products
Other tobacco or nicotine products not classified in other categories
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| China | 850,297 |
| Lithuania | 416,974 |
| Sweden | 142,837 |
| India | 99,242 |
| Poland | 44,524 |
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 | 239,902 | 610,395 | +370,493 |
| Lithuania | 126,340 | 290,634 | +164,294 |
| Sweden | 96,475 | 46,362 | -50,113 |
| India | 56,409 | 42,833 | -13,576 |
| Poland | 26,190 | 18,334 | -7,856 |
| Slovenia | 17,945 | 15,992 | -1,953 |
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 3,837 | 26,020 | +22,183 |
| Spain | 11,660 | 6,072 | -5,588 |
| Malaysia | 15,944 | 0 | -15,944 |
| Italy | 7,371 | 2,794 | -4,577 |
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 | 859,011 |
| Lithuania | 416,974 |
| Sweden | 138,110 |
| India | 100,193 |
| Poland | 43,491 |
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 | 248,616 | 610,395 | +361,779 |
| Lithuania | 126,340 | 290,634 | +164,294 |
| Sweden | 96,475 | 41,635 | -54,840 |
| India | 56,409 | 43,784 | -12,625 |
| Poland | 26,190 | 17,301 | -8,889 |
| Slovenia | 17,945 | 15,992 | -1,953 |
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 0 | 26,020 | +26,020 |
| Spain | 11,660 | 6,072 | -5,588 |
| Malaysia | 15,944 | 0 | -15,944 |
| Italy | 7,371 | 2,794 | -4,577 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Greater Manchester | 2 |
| Inner London - East | 2 |
| Inner London - West | 2 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 1 |
| Essex | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Greater Manchester | 2 | 0 | -2 |
| Inner London - East | 0 | 2 | +2 |
| Inner London - West | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Essex | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Northern Ireland | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| North Yorkshire | 1 | 0 | -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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Air transport | 1,233,412 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 426,766 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 20,111 |
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 | 463,764 | 769,648 | +305,884 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 127,078 | 299,688 | +172,610 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 19,189 | 922 | -18,267 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Belfast Airport | 437,998 |
| Manchester Airport | 430,644 |
| Dover | 426,766 |
| East Midlands Airport | 217,776 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 124,237 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Belfast Airport | 2,293 | 435,705 | +433,412 |
| Manchester Airport | 261,040 | 169,604 | -91,436 |
| Dover | 127,078 | 299,688 | +172,610 |
| East Midlands Airport | 156,624 | 61,152 | -95,472 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 43,807 | 80,430 | +36,623 |
| London Stansted Airport | 0 | 16,685 | +16,685 |
| Felixstowe | 15,944 | 0 | -15,944 |
| Birmingham Airport | 0 | 6,072 | +6,072 |
| London Gateway Port | 3,245 | 922 | -2,323 |
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
|
8 |
|
Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles
|
7 |
|
Architectural and engineering activities; technical testing and analysis
|
1 |
|
Manufacture of tobacco products
|
1 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-05 | 2 |
| 2026-04 | 1 |
| 2026-03 | 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 |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 5 |
| 0-1m | 4 |
| 54m+ | 4 |
| 15m-54m | 1 |
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 | 289,523 |
| Sweden | 137,253 |
| China | 63,315 |
| Switzerland | 33,327 |
| South Africa | 30,100 |
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 | 68,989 | 220,534 | +151,545 |
| Sweden | 117,018 | 20,235 | -96,783 |
| China | 38,488 | 24,827 | -13,661 |
| Switzerland | 32,410 | 917 | -31,493 |
| South Africa | 0 | 30,100 | +30,100 |
| Cyprus | 25,125 | 0 | -25,125 |
| New Zealand | 21,422 | 0 | -21,422 |
| Spain | 13,230 | 0 | -13,230 |
| Ireland | 8,222 | 4,398 | -3,824 |
| Gibraltar | 8,408 | 3,759 | -4,649 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| China | 20 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| China | 20 | 0 | -20 |
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 | 487,379 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 227,062 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 31,826 |
| 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 | 214,119 | 273,260 | +59,141 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 168,009 | 59,053 | -108,956 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 0 | 31,826 | +31,826 |
| Other | 20 | 0 | -20 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| East Midlands Airport | 168,609 |
| Manchester Airport | 129,779 |
| Immingham Docks | 118,595 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 92,756 |
| Belfast Airport | 75,179 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| East Midlands Airport | 83,910 | 84,699 | +789 |
| Manchester Airport | 56,933 | 72,846 | +15,913 |
| Immingham Docks | 104,182 | 14,413 | -89,769 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 53,360 | 39,396 | -13,964 |
| Belfast Airport | 4,860 | 70,319 | +65,459 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 29,634 | 30,034 | +400 |
| Dover | 34,193 | 14,606 | -19,587 |
| London Gateway Port | 0 | 30,100 | +30,100 |
| London Stansted Airport | 15,056 | 6,000 | -9,056 |
| Southampton | 0 | 1,726 | +1,726 |
Quick facts
HS code: 240499
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Other tobacco or nicotine products not classified in other categories