Import/export HS code 29304090: Various methionine products
Other forms of methionine not classified elsewhere
Why this is important if you are looking for potential customers in the UK:
- It helps you understand the market size for your product in the UK.
- It provides you with a list of potential leads who have bought similar products.
* 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 | 20,705,788 |
| Germany | 14,732,939 |
| Netherlands | 13,729,341 |
| France | 10,644,569 |
| Switzerland | 3,519,744 |
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 | 11,400,748 | 9,305,040 | -2,095,708 |
| Germany | 5,334,870 | 9,398,069 | +4,063,199 |
| Netherlands | 8,716,198 | 5,013,143 | -3,703,055 |
| France | 5,291,289 | 5,353,280 | +61,991 |
| Switzerland | 1,952,351 | 1,567,393 | -384,958 |
| China | 66,586 | 100,684 | +34,098 |
| United States | 24,045 | 82,247 | +58,202 |
| Ireland | 80 | 53,101 | +53,021 |
| Canada | 31,186 | 0 | -31,186 |
| Spain | 0 | 11,775 | +11,775 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Belgium | 28,587,406 |
| China | 10,136,643 |
| France | 8,711,516 |
| Japan | 2,099,205 |
| Germany | 1,961,021 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Belgium | 15,336,743 | 13,250,663 | -2,086,080 |
| China | 4,218,060 | 5,918,583 | +1,700,523 |
| France | 4,602,274 | 4,109,242 | -493,032 |
| Japan | 959,490 | 1,139,715 | +180,225 |
| Germany | 1,425,438 | 535,583 | -889,855 |
| Netherlands | 42,414 | 278,528 | +236,114 |
| United States | 26,870 | 86,442 | +59,572 |
| Croatia | 54,018 | 45,328 | -8,690 |
| Singapore | 0 | 95,815 | +95,815 |
| Spain | 0 | 57,470 | +57,470 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| East Yorkshire and Northern Lincolnshire | 4 |
| Inner London - West | 4 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 3 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 2 |
| Cheshire | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| East Yorkshire and Northern Lincolnshire | 2 | 3 | +1 |
| Inner London - West | 4 | 2 | -2 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 2 | 3 | +1 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Cheshire | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| East Central Scotland | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Gloucestershire and Wiltshire | 0 | 2 | +2 |
| Northern Ireland | 2 | 0 | -2 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 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) | 39,870,577 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 12,257,802 |
| Other | 11,443,431 |
| Air transport | 135,933 |
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) | 20,415,335 | 19,455,242 | -960,093 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 6,222,592 | 6,035,210 | -187,382 |
| Other | 6,119,412 | 5,324,019 | -795,393 |
| Air transport | 62,896 | 73,037 | +10,141 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Immingham Docks | 20,266,699 |
| 000 | 11,443,431 |
| Dover | 9,741,134 |
| Hull | 7,164,828 |
| Harwich | 4,366,322 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Immingham Docks | 10,548,221 | 9,718,478 | -829,743 |
| 000 | 6,119,412 | 5,324,019 | -795,393 |
| Dover | 4,265,145 | 5,475,989 | +1,210,844 |
| Hull | 3,821,424 | 3,343,404 | -478,020 |
| Harwich | 2,142,831 | 2,223,491 | +80,660 |
| Middlesbrough | 1,744,107 | 1,604,115 | -139,992 |
| London | 952,576 | 926,899 | -25,677 |
| Eurotunnel | 978,563 | 849,423 | -129,140 |
| Killingholme | 414,488 | 323,171 | -91,317 |
| Purfleet | 337,754 | 299,220 | -38,534 |
Importer companies by SIC division
What this shows: Industry breakdown (SIC divisions) of importing companies.
Top 5 values
| SIC | Companies |
|---|---|
|
Manufacture of food products
|
13 |
|
Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles
|
8 |
|
Crop and animal production, hunting and related service activities
|
4 |
|
Activities of head offices; management consultancy activities
|
3 |
|
Other manufacturing
|
3 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-05 | 13 |
| 2026-04 | 11 |
| 2026-03 | 8 |
| 2026-02 | 8 |
| 2026-01 | 7 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| AB AGRI LIMITED | 53 |
| 2 AGRICULTURE LIMITED | 53 |
| PROVIMI LIMITED | 49 |
| FRANK WRIGHT LIMITED | 46 |
| BIOMAR LIMITED | 39 |
| DSM NUTRITIONAL PRODUCTS (UK) LIMITED | 36 |
| MOY PARK LIMITED | 23 |
| CAMBRIDGE COMMODITIES LIMITED | 22 |
| CROWN CHICKEN LIMITED | 20 |
| MARS PETCARE UK | 17 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 54m+ | 12 |
| 1m-15m | 9 |
| 0-1m | 4 |
| 15m-54m | 4 |
| Other | 4 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Ireland | 3,880,495 |
| Netherlands | 53,550 |
| Belgium | 53,435 |
| Norway | 34,212 |
| France | 31,822 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ireland | 2,211,818 | 1,668,677 | -543,141 |
| Netherlands | 28,622 | 24,928 | -3,694 |
| Belgium | 53,435 | 0 | -53,435 |
| Norway | 34,212 | 0 | -34,212 |
| France | 31,822 | 0 | -31,822 |
| Malta | 22,214 | 0 | -22,214 |
| Indonesia | 0 | 17,405 | +17,405 |
| Spain | 11,424 | 0 | -11,424 |
| Ghana | 5,703 | 3,338 | -2,365 |
| Hungary | 8,832 | 0 | -8,832 |
Exports by country of origin
What this shows: Export volume by production origin country. For re-exports, indicates where goods originated before UK export.
Top 5 values
| Origin | £ |
|---|---|
| Belgium | 2,903,820 |
| Germany | 720,952 |
| XI | 196,014 |
| France | 56,577 |
| Netherlands | 35,454 |
Export origin countries 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 export value, right side by second 12-month export value, so rank changes are visible from line crossings.
Top 10 values
| Origin | First 12m £ | Second 12m £ | Delta £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Belgium | 2,133,257 | 770,563 | -1,362,694 |
| Germany | 0 | 720,952 | +720,952 |
| XI | 66,505 | 129,509 | +63,004 |
| France | 32,788 | 23,789 | -8,999 |
| Netherlands | 0 | 35,454 | +35,454 |
| Ireland | 1,482 | 0 | -1,482 |
Export volume by transport
What this shows: Export value by transport mode used to ship goods from the UK.
Top 5 values
| Transport | £ |
|---|---|
| Other | 3,914,299 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 158,148 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 43,253 |
| Air transport | 25,922 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Other | 2,234,032 | 1,680,267 | -553,765 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 139,796 | 18,352 | -121,444 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 39,915 | 3,338 | -36,577 |
| Air transport | 4,385 | 21,537 | +17,152 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| 000 | 3,914,299 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 124,515 |
| Aberdeen Docks | 34,212 |
| Dover | 26,804 |
| ZLC | 21,790 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| 000 | 2,234,032 | 1,680,267 | -553,765 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 111,477 | 13,038 | -98,439 |
| Aberdeen Docks | 34,212 | 0 | -34,212 |
| Dover | 26,804 | 0 | -26,804 |
| ZLC | 4,385 | 17,405 | +13,020 |
| London Gateway Port | 5,703 | 3,338 | -2,365 |
| Immingham Docks | 0 | 3,880 | +3,880 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 0 | 2,560 | +2,560 |
| East Midlands Airport | 0 | 1,572 | +1,572 |
| Harwich | 1,515 | 0 | -1,515 |
Quick facts
HS code: 29304090
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Other forms of methionine not classified elsewhere