Import/export HS code 240499: Various tobacco or nicotine products
Other tobacco or nicotine products not classified in other categories
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- It helps you understand the market size for your product in the UK.
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* 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 | 829,116 |
| Lithuania | 206,159 |
| Sweden | 136,643 |
| United States | 80,799 |
| India | 68,739 |
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 | 288,504 | 540,612 | +252,108 |
| Lithuania | 40,113 | 166,046 | +125,933 |
| Sweden | 56,221 | 80,422 | +24,201 |
| United States | 80,799 | 0 | -80,799 |
| India | 56,409 | 12,330 | -44,079 |
| United Arab Emirates | 66,844 | 0 | -66,844 |
| Poland | 35,811 | 5,854 | -29,957 |
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 3,837 | 26,020 | +22,183 |
| Denmark | 22,200 | 0 | -22,200 |
| Slovenia | 10,679 | 9,128 | -1,551 |
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 | 837,830 |
| Lithuania | 206,159 |
| Sweden | 156,639 |
| United States | 80,799 |
| India | 69,690 |
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 | 297,218 | 540,612 | +243,394 |
| Lithuania | 40,113 | 166,046 | +125,933 |
| Sweden | 78,421 | 78,218 | -203 |
| United States | 80,799 | 0 | -80,799 |
| India | 56,409 | 13,281 | -43,128 |
| United Arab Emirates | 66,844 | 0 | -66,844 |
| Poland | 35,811 | 5,854 | -29,957 |
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 0 | 26,020 | +26,020 |
| Slovenia | 10,679 | 9,128 | -1,551 |
| Spain | 7,151 | 10,581 | +3,430 |
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 |
| North Yorkshire | 2 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 1 |
| East Central Scotland | 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 |
| North Yorkshire | 2 | 0 | -2 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| East Central Scotland | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Essex | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Inner London - West | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Northern Ireland | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Outer London - South | 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 | 1,330,756 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 205,911 |
| 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 | 633,823 | 696,933 | +63,110 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 40,851 | 165,060 | +124,209 |
| 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 | 446,788 |
| Manchester Airport | 400,651 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 237,287 |
| Dover | 205,911 |
| East Midlands Airport | 204,744 |
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 | 11,083 | 435,705 | +424,622 |
| Manchester Airport | 312,172 | 88,479 | -223,693 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 178,015 | 59,272 | -118,743 |
| Dover | 40,851 | 165,060 | +124,209 |
| East Midlands Airport | 110,353 | 94,391 | -15,962 |
| Leeds Bradford Airport | 22,200 | 0 | -22,200 |
| Felixstowe | 15,944 | 0 | -15,944 |
| London Stansted Airport | 0 | 13,014 | +13,014 |
| 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 |
|---|---|
| Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 10 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 8 |
| Activities of head offices; management consultancy activities | 1 |
| Architectural and engineering activities; technical testing and analysis | 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 |
| 2025-07 | 2 |
| 2025-06 | 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 |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 7 |
| 0-1m | 5 |
| 15m-54m | 2 |
| 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 | 233,250 |
| Sweden | 135,813 |
| China | 45,691 |
| Switzerland | 36,199 |
| 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 | 197,967 | +162,684 |
| Sweden | 2,196 | 133,617 | +131,421 |
| China | 9,933 | 35,758 | +25,825 |
| Switzerland | 25,147 | 11,052 | -14,095 |
| South Africa | 0 | 30,100 | +30,100 |
| Austria | 29,733 | 0 | -29,733 |
| Cyprus | 25,125 | 0 | -25,125 |
| Ireland | 15,188 | 8,593 | -6,595 |
| New Zealand | 21,422 | 0 | -21,422 |
| France | 10,331 | 5,134 | -5,197 |
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 | 0 | 20 | +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 | 425,464 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 235,823 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 32,860 |
| Road transport | 3,789 |
| 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 | 135,229 | 290,235 | +155,006 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 66,893 | 168,930 | +102,037 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,034 | 31,826 | +30,792 |
| Road transport | 3,789 | 0 | -3,789 |
| Other | 0 | 20 | +20 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| East Midlands Airport | 143,651 |
| Manchester Airport | 129,779 |
| Immingham Docks | 118,595 |
| Dover | 77,419 |
| 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 | 70,281 | 73,370 | +3,089 |
| Manchester Airport | 21,307 | 108,472 | +87,165 |
| Immingham Docks | 0 | 118,595 | +118,595 |
| Dover | 66,893 | 10,526 | -56,367 |
| Belfast Airport | 4,860 | 70,319 | +65,459 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 24,805 | 31,074 | +6,269 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 0 | 39,809 | +39,809 |
| London Gateway Port | 1,034 | 30,100 | +29,066 |
| London Stansted Airport | 13,976 | 7,000 | -6,976 |
| ZLC | 3,789 | 0 | -3,789 |
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