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 | 5,015,839 |
| China | 2,873,099 |
| Bulgaria | 1,000,552 |
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 816,640 |
| Hungary | 734,030 |
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 | 2,932,043 | 2,083,796 | -848,247 |
| China | 1,878,931 | 994,168 | -884,763 |
| Bulgaria | 529,284 | 471,268 | -58,016 |
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 124,077 | 692,563 | +568,486 |
| Hungary | 0 | 734,030 | +734,030 |
| Japan | 0 | 631,870 | +631,870 |
| India | 258,499 | 220,668 | -37,831 |
| Mexico | 131,916 | 126,708 | -5,208 |
| Germany | 123,985 | 71,893 | -52,092 |
| France | 66,943 | 96,059 | +29,116 |
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 | 8,558,924 |
| Japan | 1,519,467 |
| Bulgaria | 1,000,552 |
| India | 545,183 |
| Mexico | 258,624 |
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 | 4,020,802 | 4,538,122 | +517,320 |
| Japan | 884,705 | 634,762 | -249,943 |
| Bulgaria | 529,284 | 471,268 | -58,016 |
| India | 322,994 | 222,189 | -100,805 |
| Mexico | 131,916 | 126,708 | -5,208 |
| Italy | 106,078 | 99,016 | -7,062 |
| United States | 88,905 | 52,390 | -36,515 |
| Belgium | 18,700 | 60,610 | +41,910 |
| Indonesia | 72,833 | 0 | -72,833 |
| France | 1,170 | 28,452 | +27,282 |
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 | 3 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 2 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 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 | 4 | +0 |
| Greater Manchester | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Inner London - West | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Lancashire | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| West Yorkshire | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| East Yorkshire and Northern Lincolnshire | 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) | 6,508,739 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 5,836,081 |
| Air transport | 81,983 |
| Road transport | 7,529 |
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) | 3,563,735 | 2,945,004 | -618,731 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 2,552,571 | 3,283,510 | +730,939 |
| Air transport | 69,431 | 12,552 | -56,879 |
| Road transport | 7,529 | 0 | -7,529 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Felixstowe | 4,450,086 |
| London | 2,692,941 |
| Dover | 2,482,620 |
| Killingholme | 1,692,951 |
| Eurotunnel | 263,615 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Felixstowe | 2,132,172 | 2,317,914 | +185,742 |
| London | 1,301,293 | 1,391,648 | +90,355 |
| Dover | 620,611 | 1,862,009 | +1,241,398 |
| Killingholme | 1,692,951 | 0 | -1,692,951 |
| Eurotunnel | 26,926 | 236,689 | +209,763 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 145,798 | 95,041 | -50,757 |
| Southampton | 108,061 | 97,532 | -10,529 |
| Immingham Docks | 29,352 | 79,732 | +50,380 |
| London Gateway Port | 0 | 101,828 | +101,828 |
| Liverpool Docks | 24,079 | 31,375 | +7,296 |
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 | 19 |
| 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 |
|---|---|
| 2026-04 | 6 |
| 2026-03 | 6 |
| 2026-02 | 6 |
| 2025-12 | 4 |
| 2025-11 | 8 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| ROBINSON BROTHERS LIMITED | 31 |
| SNF (UK) LIMITED | 28 |
| FUCHS LUBRICANTS (UK) PLC | 26 |
| PPG INDUSTRIES (UK) LIMITED | 24 |
| UPL EUROPE LTD | 22 |
| INTERNATIONAL PAINT LIMITED | 20 |
| SAFIC-ALCAN UK LIMITED | 18 |
| JOTUN PAINTS (EUROPE) LIMITED | 16 |
| MURPHY & SON LIMITED | 13 |
| AQUASPERSIONS LIMITED | 13 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 54m+ | 19 |
| 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 | 1,853,935 |
| Sri Lanka | 1,239,759 |
| Colombia | 1,230,555 |
| Mexico | 1,175,409 |
| Guatemala | 230,824 |
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 | 762,367 | 1,091,568 | +329,201 |
| Sri Lanka | 1,394 | 1,238,365 | +1,236,971 |
| Colombia | 655,929 | 574,626 | -81,303 |
| Mexico | 424,813 | 750,596 | +325,783 |
| Guatemala | 105,480 | 125,344 | +19,864 |
| Australia | 220,264 | 0 | -220,264 |
| Turkey | 49,301 | 113,557 | +64,256 |
| Austria | 0 | 139,627 | +139,627 |
| United States | 36,318 | 49,485 | +13,167 |
| Germany | 11,443 | 43,554 | +32,111 |
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) | 6,115,689 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 452,243 |
| Air transport | 50,541 |
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) | 2,251,681 | 3,864,008 | +1,612,327 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 113,518 | 338,725 | +225,207 |
| Air transport | 34,173 | 16,368 | -17,805 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| London Gateway Port | 2,956,825 |
| Southampton | 2,145,539 |
| Felixstowe | 1,013,325 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 409,990 |
| Dover | 35,892 |
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 | 1,151,535 | 1,805,290 | +653,755 |
| Southampton | 1,056,976 | 1,088,563 | +31,587 |
| Felixstowe | 43,170 | 970,155 | +926,985 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 104,111 | 305,879 | +201,768 |
| Dover | 8,315 | 27,577 | +19,262 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 25,195 | 2,464 | -22,731 |
| Manchester Airport | 6,316 | 11,642 | +5,326 |
| Immingham Docks | 0 | 4,177 | +4,177 |
| Durham Tees Valley Airport | 0 | 2,262 | +2,262 |
| Newhaven | 1,092 | 1,092 | +0 |
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