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 | 200,669 |
| Italy | 87,682 |
| China | 50,410 |
| Switzerland | 33,879 |
| United States | 21,426 |
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 | 90,436 | 110,233 | +19,797 |
| Italy | 51,917 | 35,765 | -16,152 |
| China | 23,276 | 27,134 | +3,858 |
| Switzerland | 33,879 | 0 | -33,879 |
| United States | 20,356 | 1,070 | -19,286 |
| 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 | 212,851 |
| Italy | 87,682 |
| China | 54,299 |
| Switzerland | 32,759 |
| United States | 16,216 |
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 | 102,618 | 110,233 | +7,615 |
| Italy | 51,917 | 35,765 | -16,152 |
| China | 26,095 | 28,204 | +2,109 |
| Switzerland | 32,759 | 0 | -32,759 |
| United States | 16,216 | 0 | -16,216 |
| Turkey | 9,690 | 0 | -9,690 |
| India | 6,336 | 0 | -6,336 |
| Germany | 0 | 3,232 | +3,232 |
| Taiwan | 2,740 | 0 | -2,740 |
| United Kingdom | 1,203 | 0 | -1,203 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Essex | 1 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 1 |
| Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear | 1 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 1 |
| South Yorkshire | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Essex | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| 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 |
| South Yorkshire | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| West Yorkshire | 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) | 344,252 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 64,981 |
| Air transport | 20,025 |
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) | 193,892 | 150,360 | -43,532 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 37,847 | 27,134 | -10,713 |
| Air transport | 18,955 | 1,070 | -17,885 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover | 221,856 |
| Eurotunnel | 77,807 |
| Felixstowe | 64,981 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 40,227 |
| London Stansted Airport | 11,030 |
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 | 93,623 | 128,233 | +34,610 |
| Eurotunnel | 60,042 | 17,765 | -42,277 |
| Felixstowe | 37,847 | 27,134 | -10,713 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 40,227 | 0 | -40,227 |
| London Stansted Airport | 9,960 | 1,070 | -8,890 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 7,792 | 0 | -7,792 |
| Immingham Docks | 0 | 3,232 | +3,232 |
| East Midlands Airport | 1,203 | 0 | -1,203 |
| 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 |
| Manufacture of basic pharmaceutical products and pharmaceutical preparations | 1 |
| Office administrative, office support and other business support activities | 1 |
| Other manufacturing | 1 |
| Scientific research and development | 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 |
| 2024-05 | 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 |
| 1m-15m | 1 |
| Other | 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 States | 335,351 |
| India | 39,861 |
| Kuwait | 32,998 |
| Switzerland | 28,252 |
| China | 8,466 |
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 | 333,039 | 2,312 | -330,727 |
| India | 26,568 | 13,293 | -13,275 |
| Kuwait | 12,999 | 19,999 | +7,000 |
| Switzerland | 5,136 | 23,116 | +17,980 |
| China | 8,466 | 0 | -8,466 |
| Australia | 7,011 | 1,100 | -5,911 |
| Thailand | 2,084 | 3,086 | +1,002 |
| El Salvador | 5,005 | 0 | -5,005 |
| Turkey | 4,633 | 0 | -4,633 |
| Austria | 2,695 | 0 | -2,695 |
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 | 162,285 |
| 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 | 98,131 | 64,154 | -33,977 |
| 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 Heathrow Airport | 65,477 |
| London Stansted Airport | 43,421 |
| ZLC | 29,321 |
| East Midlands Airport | 24,066 |
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 Heathrow Airport | 38,832 | 26,645 | -12,187 |
| London Stansted Airport | 11,037 | 32,384 | +21,347 |
| ZLC | 24,196 | 5,125 | -19,071 |
| East Midlands Airport | 24,066 | 0 | -24,066 |
| 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