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 | 934,651 |
| Lithuania | 416,974 |
| Sweden | 141,341 |
| India | 89,731 |
| United States | 80,799 |
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 | 301,324 | 633,327 | +332,003 |
| Lithuania | 40,113 | 376,861 | +336,748 |
| Sweden | 56,221 | 85,120 | +28,899 |
| India | 56,409 | 33,322 | -23,087 |
| United States | 80,799 | 0 | -80,799 |
| Poland | 34,812 | 18,334 | -16,478 |
| United Arab Emirates | 47,069 | 0 | -47,069 |
| Slovenia | 8,817 | 24,122 | +15,305 |
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 3,837 | 26,020 | +22,183 |
| Spain | 11,660 | 6,072 | -5,588 |
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 | 943,365 |
| Lithuania | 416,974 |
| Sweden | 136,614 |
| India | 90,682 |
| United States | 80,799 |
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 | 310,038 | 633,327 | +323,289 |
| Lithuania | 40,113 | 376,861 | +336,748 |
| Sweden | 56,221 | 80,393 | +24,172 |
| India | 56,409 | 34,273 | -22,136 |
| United States | 80,799 | 0 | -80,799 |
| Poland | 34,812 | 17,301 | -17,511 |
| United Arab Emirates | 47,069 | 0 | -47,069 |
| Slovenia | 8,817 | 24,122 | +15,305 |
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 0 | 26,020 | +26,020 |
| Spain | 11,660 | 6,072 | -5,588 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Inner London - East | 3 |
| Greater Manchester | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Inner London - East | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| Greater Manchester | 2 | 0 | -2 |
| Inner London - West | 0 | 2 | +2 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Essex | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Northern Ireland | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| North Yorkshire | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| West Central Scotland | 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Air transport | 1,432,763 |
| 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 | 602,808 | 829,955 | +227,147 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 40,851 | 385,915 | +345,064 |
| 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Manchester Airport | 505,609 |
| Belfast Airport | 444,597 |
| Dover | 426,766 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 241,272 |
| East Midlands Airport | 218,528 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manchester Airport | 314,962 | 190,647 | -124,315 |
| Belfast Airport | 8,892 | 435,705 | +426,813 |
| Dover | 40,851 | 385,915 | +345,064 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 170,461 | 70,811 | -99,650 |
| East Midlands Airport | 108,493 | 110,035 | +1,542 |
| 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 |
|---|---|
| 2026-04 | 1 |
| 2026-03 | 2 |
| 2026-01 | 3 |
| 2025-12 | 1 |
| 2025-11 | 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+ | 3 |
| 15m-54m | 2 |
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 | 282,323 |
| 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 | 35,283 | 247,040 | +211,757 |
| 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 |
| Austria | 29,733 | 0 | -29,733 |
| Cyprus | 25,125 | 0 | -25,125 |
| Ireland | 16,873 | 5,368 | -11,505 |
| New Zealand | 21,422 | 0 | -21,422 |
| France | 9,331 | 5,134 | -4,197 |
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 | 490,284 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 261,282 |
| 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 | 179,316 | 310,968 | +131,652 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 199,709 | 61,573 | -138,136 |
| 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 | 169,594 |
| Manchester Airport | 129,779 |
| Immingham Docks | 118,595 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 92,756 |
| Dover | 83,019 |
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 | 85,813 | 83,781 | -2,032 |
| Manchester Airport | 21,307 | 108,472 | +87,165 |
| Immingham Docks | 104,182 | 14,413 | -89,769 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 53,360 | 39,396 | -13,964 |
| Dover | 65,893 | 17,126 | -48,767 |
| Belfast Airport | 4,860 | 70,319 | +65,459 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 29,634 | 30,034 | +400 |
| London Gateway Port | 0 | 30,100 | +30,100 |
| London Stansted Airport | 13,976 | 9,000 | -4,976 |
| 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