Import/export HS code 29242910: Lidocaine (INN)
A chemical compound used as a local anesthetic in medicines
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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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Spain | 223,286 |
| Italy | 88,947 |
| China | 52,032 |
| Switzerland | 30,787 |
| United States | 19,480 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spain | 96,071 | 127,215 | +31,144 |
| Italy | 52,581 | 36,366 | -16,215 |
| China | 14,568 | 37,464 | +22,896 |
| Switzerland | 30,787 | 0 | -30,787 |
| United States | 17,427 | 2,053 | -15,374 |
| France | 12,182 | 0 | -12,182 |
| Turkey | 9,690 | 0 | -9,690 |
| India | 4,936 | 0 | -4,936 |
| Germany | 0 | 3,232 | +3,232 |
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 2,819 | 0 | -2,819 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Spain | 235,468 |
| Italy | 70,581 |
| China | 55,921 |
| Switzerland | 29,667 |
| United Kingdom | 18,366 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spain | 108,253 | 127,215 | +18,962 |
| Italy | 52,581 | 18,000 | -34,581 |
| China | 17,387 | 38,534 | +21,147 |
| Switzerland | 29,667 | 0 | -29,667 |
| United Kingdom | 0 | 18,366 | +18,366 |
| United States | 16,216 | 0 | -16,216 |
| Turkey | 9,690 | 0 | -9,690 |
| India | 4,936 | 983 | -3,953 |
| Germany | 0 | 3,232 | +3,232 |
| Taiwan | 1,211 | 0 | -1,211 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 1 |
| Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear | 1 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 1 | 1 | +0 |
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) | 368,134 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 56,273 |
| Air transport | 24,114 |
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) | 200,191 | 167,943 | -32,248 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 29,139 | 27,134 | -2,005 |
| Air transport | 11,731 | 12,383 | +652 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover | 257,909 |
| Eurotunnel | 96,173 |
| Felixstowe | 56,273 |
| London Stansted Airport | 16,322 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 9,690 |
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 | 112,694 | 145,215 | +32,521 |
| Eurotunnel | 77,807 | 18,366 | -59,441 |
| Felixstowe | 29,139 | 27,134 | -2,005 |
| London Stansted Airport | 3,939 | 12,383 | +8,444 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 9,690 | 0 | -9,690 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 7,792 | 0 | -7,792 |
| Immingham Docks | 0 | 3,232 | +3,232 |
| Hull | 0 | 1,130 | +1,130 |
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
|
2 |
|
Other manufacturing
|
1 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2025-10 | 2 |
| 2025-08 | 1 |
| 2024-11 | 1 |
| 2024-06 | 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+ | 3 |
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 States | 337,901 |
| India | 126,387 |
| Switzerland | 31,025 |
| Kuwait | 19,999 |
| Japan | 12,268 |
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 States | 335,351 | 2,550 | -332,801 |
| India | 26,568 | 99,819 | +73,251 |
| Switzerland | 1,534 | 29,491 | +27,957 |
| Kuwait | 19,999 | 0 | -19,999 |
| Japan | 0 | 12,268 | +12,268 |
| Jordan | 0 | 11,084 | +11,084 |
| China | 8,466 | 2,340 | -6,126 |
| Australia | 7,011 | 2,345 | -4,666 |
| Thailand | 4,141 | 1,029 | -3,112 |
| El Salvador | 5,005 | 0 | -5,005 |
Export volume by transport
What this shows: Export value by transport mode used to ship goods from the UK.
Top 5 values
| Transport | £ |
|---|---|
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 310,725 |
| Air transport | 270,355 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 1,116 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 310,725 | 0 | -310,725 |
| Air transport | 103,085 | 167,270 | +64,185 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 0 | 1,116 | +1,116 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Liverpool Docks | 310,725 |
| London Stansted Airport | 141,472 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 58,559 |
| ZLC | 52,673 |
| East Midlands Airport | 17,651 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Liverpool Docks | 310,725 | 0 | -310,725 |
| London Stansted Airport | 11,037 | 130,435 | +119,398 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 50,201 | 8,358 | -41,843 |
| ZLC | 24,196 | 28,477 | +4,281 |
| East Midlands Airport | 17,651 | 0 | -17,651 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 0 | 1,116 | +1,116 |
Quick facts
HS code: 29242910
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: A chemical compound used as a local anesthetic in medicines