Import/export HS code 293020: Thiocarbamates and dithiocarbamates
Chemicals used as pesticides, fungicides, and in rubber production
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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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Belgium | 6,571,381 |
| China | 2,398,708 |
| Bulgaria | 958,483 |
| Hungary | 734,030 |
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 707,367 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Belgium | 4,566,965 | 2,004,416 | -2,562,549 |
| China | 1,849,092 | 549,616 | -1,299,476 |
| Bulgaria | 563,290 | 395,193 | -168,097 |
| Hungary | 0 | 734,030 | +734,030 |
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 124,077 | 583,290 | +459,213 |
| India | 227,523 | 137,625 | -89,898 |
| France | 181,089 | 104,875 | -76,214 |
| Mexico | 89,500 | 84,264 | -5,236 |
| Germany | 103,502 | 42,794 | -60,708 |
| Italy | 46,093 | 46,461 | +368 |
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 | 9,654,203 |
| Bulgaria | 958,483 |
| Japan | 886,633 |
| India | 431,164 |
| Italy | 192,926 |
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 | 5,741,782 | 3,912,421 | -1,829,361 |
| Bulgaria | 563,290 | 395,193 | -168,097 |
| Japan | 884,705 | 1,928 | -882,777 |
| India | 291,004 | 140,160 | -150,844 |
| Italy | 98,171 | 94,755 | -3,416 |
| Mexico | 89,500 | 84,264 | -5,236 |
| United States | 94,204 | 40,353 | -53,851 |
| Indonesia | 72,833 | 0 | -72,833 |
| Belgium | 0 | 39,490 | +39,490 |
| France | 1,170 | 16,910 | +15,740 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 4 |
| Cheshire | 4 |
| Greater Manchester | 4 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 2 |
| Inner London - West | 2 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 4 | 3 | -1 |
| Cheshire | 4 | 3 | -1 |
| Greater Manchester | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Inner London - West | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Lancashire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset | 2 | 0 | -2 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| West Yorkshire | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 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) | 8,083,576 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 4,415,881 |
| Air transport | 79,566 |
| Road transport | 9,923 |
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) | 5,324,477 | 2,759,099 | -2,565,378 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 2,450,845 | 1,965,036 | -485,809 |
| Air transport | 70,678 | 8,888 | -61,790 |
| Road transport | 9,923 | 0 | -9,923 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover | 4,019,651 |
| Felixstowe | 3,217,842 |
| London | 2,608,081 |
| Killingholme | 1,820,330 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 291,424 |
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 | 2,230,033 | 1,789,618 | -440,415 |
| Felixstowe | 2,085,243 | 1,132,599 | -952,644 |
| London | 1,258,877 | 1,349,204 | +90,327 |
| Killingholme | 1,820,330 | 0 | -1,820,330 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 194,600 | 96,824 | -97,776 |
| Southampton | 95,680 | 112,585 | +16,905 |
| Eurotunnel | 20,765 | 142,512 | +121,747 |
| Immingham Docks | 10,652 | 55,200 | +44,548 |
| Liverpool Docks | 24,079 | 27,907 | +3,828 |
| London Stansted Airport | 40,780 | 4,699 | -36,081 |
Importer companies by SIC division
What this shows: Industry breakdown (SIC divisions) of importing companies.
Top 5 values
| SIC | Companies |
|---|---|
| Manufacture of chemicals and chemical products | 20 |
| Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 8 |
| Scientific research and development | 3 |
| Activities of head offices; management consultancy activities | 2 |
| Crop and animal production, hunting and related service activities | 2 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2025-11 | 8 |
| 2025-10 | 6 |
| 2025-09 | 8 |
| 2025-08 | 8 |
| 2025-07 | 8 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| ROBINSON BROTHERS LIMITED | 29 |
| SNF (UK) LIMITED | 27 |
| PPG INDUSTRIES (UK) LIMITED | 23 |
| FUCHS LUBRICANTS (UK) PLC | 22 |
| UPL EUROPE LTD | 20 |
| INTERNATIONAL PAINT LIMITED | 18 |
| SAFIC-ALCAN UK LIMITED | 17 |
| JOTUN PAINTS (EUROPE) LIMITED | 15 |
| AQUASPERSIONS LIMITED | 12 |
| MURPHY & SON LIMITED | 12 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 54m+ | 20 |
| 1m-15m | 10 |
| 15m-54m | 2 |
| Other | 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Malaysia | 1,330,724 |
| Colombia | 1,262,549 |
| Mexico | 1,060,048 |
| Sri Lanka | 644,420 |
| Australia | 220,264 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Malaysia | 918,520 | 412,204 | -506,316 |
| Colombia | 687,510 | 575,039 | -112,471 |
| Mexico | 612,297 | 447,751 | -164,546 |
| Sri Lanka | 0 | 644,420 | +644,420 |
| Australia | 220,264 | 0 | -220,264 |
| Guatemala | 140,640 | 16,854 | -123,786 |
| Turkey | 49,301 | 59,447 | +10,146 |
| Austria | 0 | 69,262 | +69,262 |
| United States | 23,314 | 45,424 | +22,110 |
| Brazil | 60,814 | 6,139 | -54,675 |
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) | 4,854,308 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 320,765 |
| Air transport | 39,798 |
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) | 2,674,531 | 2,179,777 | -494,754 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 107,878 | 212,887 | +105,009 |
| Air transport | 31,096 | 8,702 | -22,394 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| London Gateway Port | 2,736,454 |
| Southampton | 1,548,214 |
| Felixstowe | 569,640 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 282,990 |
| Dover | 32,506 |
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 Gateway Port | 1,689,020 | 1,047,434 | -641,586 |
| Southampton | 942,341 | 605,873 | -336,468 |
| Felixstowe | 43,170 | 526,470 | +483,300 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 98,471 | 184,519 | +86,048 |
| Dover | 8,315 | 24,191 | +15,876 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 24,700 | 3,858 | -20,842 |
| Manchester Airport | 5,129 | 1,187 | -3,942 |
| Immingham Docks | 0 | 4,177 | +4,177 |
| Durham Tees Valley Airport | 0 | 2,262 | +2,262 |
| London Stansted Airport | 0 | 1,395 | +1,395 |
Quick facts
HS code: 293020
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Chemicals used as pesticides, fungicides, and in rubber production