Import/export HS code 291822: Aspirin and its derivatives
Acetylsalicylic acid, its salts, and esters, commonly used as a pain reliever
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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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Denmark | 561,376 |
| France | 248,927 |
| India | 50,781 |
| Switzerland | 30,848 |
| Belgium | 29,803 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Denmark | 361,097 | 200,279 | -160,818 |
| France | 150,403 | 98,524 | -51,879 |
| India | 9,806 | 40,975 | +31,169 |
| Switzerland | 30,848 | 0 | -30,848 |
| Belgium | 0 | 29,803 | +29,803 |
| Germany | 3,876 | 21,958 | +18,082 |
| United States | 3,480 | 2,688 | -792 |
| Poland | 4,228 | 896 | -3,332 |
| Netherlands | 2,439 | 0 | -2,439 |
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 | 602,559 |
| France | 277,147 |
| India | 50,781 |
| Switzerland | 28,857 |
| United States | 1,956 |
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 | 366,423 | 236,136 | -130,287 |
| France | 160,202 | 116,945 | -43,257 |
| India | 9,806 | 40,975 | +31,169 |
| Switzerland | 28,857 | 0 | -28,857 |
| United States | 889 | 1,067 | +178 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 2 |
| Gloucestershire and Wiltshire | 1 |
| Greater Manchester | 1 |
| North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Gloucestershire and Wiltshire | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Greater Manchester | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset | 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) | 883,771 |
| Air transport | 50,252 |
| Road transport | 15,178 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 12,099 |
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) | 532,311 | 351,460 | -180,851 |
| Air transport | 8,210 | 42,042 | +33,832 |
| Road transport | 15,178 | 0 | -15,178 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 10,478 | 1,621 | -8,857 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover | 288,304 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 271,990 |
| Eurotunnel | 262,867 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 48,044 |
| Purfleet | 40,784 |
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 | 67,782 | 220,522 | +152,740 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 208,628 | 63,362 | -145,266 |
| Eurotunnel | 205,087 | 57,780 | -147,307 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 7,069 | 40,975 | +33,906 |
| Purfleet | 40,784 | 0 | -40,784 |
| ZLC | 15,178 | 4,859 | -10,319 |
| Felixstowe | 7,662 | 0 | -7,662 |
| Portsmouth | 7,295 | 0 | -7,295 |
| Harwich | 889 | 4,937 | +4,048 |
| London | 2,223 | 1,621 | -602 |
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 |
|
Manufacture of chemicals and chemical products
|
2 |
|
Human health activities
|
1 |
|
Other professional, scientific and technical activities
|
1 |
|
Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles
|
1 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-03 | 2 |
| 2024-10 | 4 |
| 2024-07 | 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 |
|---|---|
| 54m+ | 4 |
| 15m-54m | 1 |
| 1m-15m | 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Germany | 6,460 |
| China | 6,360 |
| Turkey | 5,823 |
| Ireland | 4,976 |
| Taiwan | 4,004 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Germany | 0 | 6,460 | +6,460 |
| China | 936 | 5,424 | +4,488 |
| Turkey | 0 | 5,823 | +5,823 |
| Ireland | 15 | 4,961 | +4,946 |
| Taiwan | 4,004 | 0 | -4,004 |
| United Arab Emirates | 2,818 | 0 | -2,818 |
| Viet Nam | 0 | 2,670 | +2,670 |
| Gibraltar | 0 | 1,650 | +1,650 |
| India | 1,638 | 0 | -1,638 |
| Singapore | 0 | 1,197 | +1,197 |
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 | 40,242 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 1,650 |
| Other | 15 |
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 | 12,612 | 27,630 | +15,018 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 0 | 1,650 | +1,650 |
| Other | 15 | 0 | -15 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| London Heathrow Airport | 17,506 |
| East Midlands Airport | 16,202 |
| ZLC | 4,004 |
| London Stansted Airport | 2,530 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 1,650 |
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 | 1,458 | 16,048 | +14,590 |
| East Midlands Airport | 5,790 | 10,412 | +4,622 |
| ZLC | 4,004 | 0 | -4,004 |
| London Stansted Airport | 1,360 | 1,170 | -190 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 0 | 1,650 | +1,650 |
| 000 | 15 | 0 | -15 |
Quick facts
HS code: 291822
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Acetylsalicylic acid, its salts, and esters, commonly used as a pain reliever