Import/export HS code 293090: Various sulfur-based chemicals
Various sulfur-containing chemicals not listed 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| France | 36,106,973 |
| China | 15,373,081 |
| Germany | 14,620,577 |
| Netherlands | 9,838,981 |
| United States | 9,444,485 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| France | 19,467,320 | 16,639,653 | -2,827,667 |
| China | 9,495,631 | 5,877,450 | -3,618,181 |
| Germany | 8,262,919 | 6,357,658 | -1,905,261 |
| Netherlands | 6,151,273 | 3,687,708 | -2,463,565 |
| United States | 5,349,202 | 4,095,283 | -1,253,919 |
| Belgium | 4,549,481 | 4,028,193 | -521,288 |
| Switzerland | 3,547,918 | 2,815,168 | -732,750 |
| India | 3,988,662 | 2,104,758 | -1,883,904 |
| Canada | 1,351,762 | 1,704,351 | +352,589 |
| Spain | 1,356,944 | 526,832 | -830,112 |
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 | 34,955,958 |
| United States | 13,437,712 |
| Germany | 11,186,751 |
| France | 10,907,012 |
| Spain | 9,192,341 |
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 | 19,663,972 | 15,291,986 | -4,371,986 |
| United States | 7,385,043 | 6,052,669 | -1,332,374 |
| Germany | 5,878,503 | 5,308,248 | -570,255 |
| France | 7,539,958 | 3,367,054 | -4,172,904 |
| Spain | 4,225,191 | 4,967,150 | +741,959 |
| India | 4,443,818 | 2,777,561 | -1,666,257 |
| Switzerland | 3,875,638 | 2,325,658 | -1,549,980 |
| Japan | 3,336,901 | 2,618,459 | -718,442 |
| Canada | 2,491,955 | 1,543,580 | -948,375 |
| Belgium | 1,435,845 | 941,215 | -494,630 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Greater Manchester | 22 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 21 |
| Inner London - West | 14 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 11 |
| Cheshire | 10 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Greater Manchester | 16 | 18 | +2 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 20 | 17 | -3 |
| Inner London - West | 11 | 9 | -2 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 11 | 9 | -2 |
| Cheshire | 7 | 10 | +3 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 7 | 8 | +1 |
| Essex | 8 | 7 | -1 |
| Merseyside | 8 | 8 | +0 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 8 | 6 | -2 |
| South East Wales | 6 | 5 | -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) | 62,882,608 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 24,973,893 |
| Air transport | 21,241,045 |
| Other | 5,979,611 |
| Road transport | 711,868 |
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) | 35,153,646 | 27,728,962 | -7,424,684 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 15,856,037 | 9,117,856 | -6,738,181 |
| Air transport | 11,562,983 | 9,678,062 | -1,884,921 |
| Other | 3,559,138 | 2,420,473 | -1,138,665 |
| Road transport | 409,080 | 302,788 | -106,292 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Felixstowe | 18,655,789 |
| London | 16,923,200 |
| Dover | 14,910,685 |
| Immingham Docks | 14,195,075 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 9,076,082 |
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 | 12,400,297 | 6,255,492 | -6,144,805 |
| London | 9,173,272 | 7,749,928 | -1,423,344 |
| Dover | 8,626,008 | 6,284,677 | -2,341,331 |
| Immingham Docks | 6,890,993 | 7,304,082 | +413,089 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 5,162,086 | 3,913,996 | -1,248,090 |
| 000 | 3,559,138 | 2,420,473 | -1,138,665 |
| London Stansted Airport | 2,675,556 | 2,236,495 | -439,061 |
| ZLC | 2,548,988 | 1,430,582 | -1,118,406 |
| Southampton | 1,543,042 | 1,827,692 | +284,650 |
| Eurotunnel | 1,545,970 | 1,011,499 | -534,471 |
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 | 79 |
| Manufacture of chemicals and chemical products | 69 |
| Manufacture of food products | 35 |
| Manufacture of basic pharmaceutical products and pharmaceutical preparations | 24 |
| Scientific research and development | 18 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 79 |
| 2025-11 | 69 |
| 2025-10 | 83 |
| 2025-09 | 75 |
| 2025-08 | 74 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| RIVERSIDE AROMATICS LIMITED | 120 |
| SIGMA-ALDRICH COMPANY LIMITED | 119 |
| LIFE TECHNOLOGIES LIMITED | 116 |
| AVOCADO RESEARCH CHEMICALS LIMITED | 111 |
| IMCD UK LIMITED | 103 |
| CAMBRIDGE COMMODITIES LIMITED | 100 |
| APOLLO SCIENTIFIC LTD | 98 |
| ENDEAVOUR SPECIALITY CHEMICALS LIMITED | 97 |
| PRINOVA EUROPE LIMITED | 91 |
| BIOSYNTH LIMITED | 85 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 54m+ | 110 |
| 1m-15m | 97 |
| 15m-54m | 30 |
| Other | 19 |
| 0-1m | 10 |
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 | 21,614,455 |
| Germany | 8,005,348 |
| Spain | 2,955,341 |
| France | 2,923,646 |
| Ireland | 2,777,146 |
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 | 12,349,064 | 9,265,391 | -3,083,673 |
| Germany | 4,090,583 | 3,914,765 | -175,818 |
| Spain | 1,835,852 | 1,119,489 | -716,363 |
| France | 1,440,201 | 1,483,445 | +43,244 |
| Ireland | 1,395,596 | 1,381,550 | -14,046 |
| Indonesia | 2,056,737 | 664,377 | -1,392,360 |
| Switzerland | 1,269,051 | 1,403,426 | +134,375 |
| China | 1,485,491 | 955,142 | -530,349 |
| Japan | 879,304 | 1,514,955 | +635,651 |
| Netherlands | 1,119,324 | 407,615 | -711,709 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| XI | 213,697 |
| France | 5,651 |
| Ireland | 5,600 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| XI | 101,758 | 111,939 | +10,181 |
| France | 2,858 | 2,793 | -65 |
| Ireland | 2,999 | 2,601 | -398 |
Export volume by transport
What this shows: Export value by transport mode used to ship goods from the UK.
Top 5 values
| Transport | £ |
|---|---|
| Air transport | 28,378,891 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 24,048,874 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 9,903,113 |
| Other | 225,217 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air transport | 15,747,144 | 12,631,747 | -3,115,397 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 13,139,262 | 10,909,612 | -2,229,650 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 6,494,157 | 3,408,956 | -3,085,201 |
| Other | 107,884 | 117,333 | +9,449 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 17,308,494 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 11,201,121 |
| Manchester Airport | 9,907,104 |
| London Gateway Port | 4,282,180 |
| Southampton | 4,261,230 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 8,994,396 | 8,314,098 | -680,298 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 7,431,245 | 3,769,876 | -3,661,369 |
| Manchester Airport | 5,463,488 | 4,443,616 | -1,019,872 |
| London Gateway Port | 3,057,859 | 1,224,321 | -1,833,538 |
| Southampton | 2,550,841 | 1,710,389 | -840,452 |
| Glasgow Airport | 0 | 2,650,993 | +2,650,993 |
| Felixstowe | 1,632,450 | 841,975 | -790,475 |
| London Stansted Airport | 1,526,178 | 812,179 | -713,999 |
| Holyhead | 712,450 | 884,777 | +172,327 |
| Immingham Docks | 782,423 | 237,437 | -544,986 |
Related HS codes
What this shows: Sibling or child HS codes in the same classification branch.
Quick facts
HS code: 293090
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Various sulfur-containing chemicals not listed elsewhere