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 | 20,853,302 |
| Netherlands | 14,124,857 |
| Germany | 13,770,890 |
| France | 10,853,640 |
| Switzerland | 3,494,659 |
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 | 11,458,013 | 9,395,289 | -2,062,724 |
| Netherlands | 9,119,262 | 5,005,595 | -4,113,667 |
| Germany | 5,455,309 | 8,315,581 | +2,860,272 |
| France | 5,263,410 | 5,590,230 | +326,820 |
| Switzerland | 1,910,497 | 1,584,162 | -326,335 |
| United States | 26,448 | 75,804 | +49,356 |
| China | 65,696 | 4,170 | -61,526 |
| Ireland | 80 | 53,101 | +53,021 |
| Canada | 3,466 | 27,720 | +24,254 |
| 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 | 27,921,966 |
| China | 9,743,020 |
| France | 8,989,053 |
| Germany | 2,032,579 |
| Japan | 2,026,710 |
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 | 15,192,198 | 12,729,768 | -2,462,430 |
| China | 4,398,059 | 5,344,961 | +946,902 |
| France | 4,695,399 | 4,293,654 | -401,745 |
| Germany | 1,412,966 | 619,613 | -793,353 |
| Japan | 1,006,762 | 1,019,948 | +13,186 |
| Netherlands | 42,414 | 205,560 | +163,146 |
| United States | 29,273 | 75,515 | +46,242 |
| 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 |
| Northern Ireland | 2 | 0 | -2 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Cambridgeshire and Peterborough | 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) | 39,627,611 |
| Other | 11,970,909 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 11,640,853 |
| Air transport | 131,893 |
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) | 20,546,804 | 19,080,807 | -1,465,997 |
| Other | 6,438,458 | 5,532,451 | -906,007 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 6,283,112 | 5,357,741 | -925,371 |
| Air transport | 35,384 | 96,509 | +61,125 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Immingham Docks | 19,802,702 |
| 000 | 11,970,909 |
| Dover | 9,748,886 |
| Hull | 6,911,632 |
| Harwich | 3,960,298 |
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 | 10,577,502 | 9,225,200 | -1,352,302 |
| 000 | 6,438,458 | 5,532,451 | -906,007 |
| Dover | 4,260,976 | 5,487,910 | +1,226,934 |
| Hull | 3,908,809 | 3,002,823 | -905,986 |
| Harwich | 2,041,011 | 1,919,287 | -121,724 |
| Middlesbrough | 1,644,394 | 1,703,662 | +59,268 |
| London | 1,083,024 | 882,019 | -201,005 |
| Eurotunnel | 955,411 | 866,915 | -88,496 |
| Purfleet | 357,156 | 401,978 | +44,822 |
| Killingholme | 414,488 | 323,171 | -91,317 |
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 |
|---|---|
| 2026-04 | 11 |
| 2026-03 | 8 |
| 2026-02 | 8 |
| 2026-01 | 7 |
| 2025-12 | 8 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| AB AGRI LIMITED | 52 |
| 2 AGRICULTURE LIMITED | 52 |
| PROVIMI LIMITED | 48 |
| FRANK WRIGHT LIMITED | 45 |
| BIOMAR LIMITED | 38 |
| DSM NUTRITIONAL PRODUCTS (UK) LIMITED | 36 |
| MOY PARK LIMITED | 23 |
| CAMBRIDGE COMMODITIES LIMITED | 21 |
| 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+ | 11 |
| 1m-15m | 9 |
| Other | 5 |
| 15m-54m | 4 |
| 0-1m | 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Ireland | 3,896,677 |
| Netherlands | 67,810 |
| 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 | 2,211,141 | 1,685,536 | -525,605 |
| Netherlands | 42,882 | 24,928 | -17,954 |
| Belgium | 53,435 | 0 | -53,435 |
| Norway | 34,212 | 0 | -34,212 |
| France | 31,822 | 0 | -31,822 |
| Malta | 22,214 | 0 | -22,214 |
| Spain | 11,424 | 0 | -11,424 |
| Hungary | 10,945 | 0 | -10,945 |
| Ghana | 5,703 | 3,338 | -2,365 |
| Denmark | 0 | 5,014 | +5,014 |
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 | 2,918,903 |
| Germany | 720,952 |
| XI | 198,547 |
| 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 | 2,126,791 | 792,112 | -1,334,679 |
| Germany | 0 | 720,952 | +720,952 |
| XI | 72,294 | 126,253 | +53,959 |
| 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 | 3,931,915 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 173,087 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 43,253 |
| Air transport | 8,517 |
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 | 2,233,355 | 1,698,560 | -534,795 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 156,169 | 16,918 | -139,251 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 39,915 | 3,338 | -36,577 |
| Air transport | 4,385 | 4,132 | -253 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| 000 | 3,931,915 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 130,870 |
| Dover | 36,822 |
| Aberdeen Docks | 34,212 |
| London Gateway Port | 9,041 |
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 | 2,233,355 | 1,698,560 | -534,795 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 117,832 | 13,038 | -104,794 |
| Dover | 36,822 | 0 | -36,822 |
| Aberdeen Docks | 34,212 | 0 | -34,212 |
| London Gateway Port | 5,703 | 3,338 | -2,365 |
| ZLC | 4,385 | 0 | -4,385 |
| 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