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 | 41,724,477 |
| China | 17,514,820 |
| Germany | 17,497,817 |
| Netherlands | 11,033,803 |
| United States | 10,151,583 |
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 | 20,218,709 | 21,505,768 | +1,287,059 |
| China | 9,587,923 | 7,926,897 | -1,661,026 |
| Germany | 8,201,033 | 9,296,784 | +1,095,751 |
| Netherlands | 5,973,036 | 5,060,767 | -912,269 |
| United States | 5,924,331 | 4,227,252 | -1,697,079 |
| Belgium | 4,801,733 | 4,912,954 | +111,221 |
| Switzerland | 3,537,445 | 3,998,039 | +460,594 |
| India | 3,654,955 | 2,783,588 | -871,367 |
| Canada | 1,397,343 | 2,390,138 | +992,795 |
| Spain | 1,154,895 | 920,078 | -234,817 |
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 | 40,265,789 |
| United States | 16,389,391 |
| Germany | 12,707,259 |
| Spain | 12,130,216 |
| France | 9,748,960 |
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 | 21,917,609 | 18,348,180 | -3,569,429 |
| United States | 8,833,912 | 7,555,479 | -1,278,433 |
| Germany | 5,787,855 | 6,919,404 | +1,131,549 |
| Spain | 4,093,264 | 8,036,952 | +3,943,688 |
| France | 5,902,148 | 3,846,812 | -2,055,336 |
| India | 4,076,106 | 3,871,222 | -204,884 |
| Switzerland | 3,922,744 | 3,532,642 | -390,102 |
| Japan | 3,248,487 | 3,365,417 | +116,930 |
| Canada | 2,092,214 | 2,913,979 | +821,765 |
| Belgium | 1,318,631 | 1,049,786 | -268,845 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Greater Manchester | 27 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 22 |
| Inner London - West | 15 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 12 |
| Cheshire | 11 |
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 | 18 | 21 | +3 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 19 | 18 | -1 |
| Inner London - West | 11 | 10 | -1 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 11 | 10 | -1 |
| Cheshire | 8 | 11 | +3 |
| Essex | 7 | 9 | +2 |
| Merseyside | 7 | 10 | +3 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 8 | 8 | +0 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 8 | 6 | -2 |
| East Yorkshire and Northern Lincolnshire | 5 | 6 | +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) | 71,956,810 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 27,994,011 |
| Air transport | 25,189,256 |
| Other | 6,687,939 |
| Road transport | 700,217 |
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) | 35,496,459 | 36,460,351 | +963,892 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 15,945,254 | 12,048,757 | -3,896,497 |
| Air transport | 11,780,484 | 13,408,772 | +1,628,288 |
| Other | 3,768,944 | 2,918,995 | -849,949 |
| Road transport | 395,860 | 304,357 | -91,503 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Felixstowe | 19,671,078 |
| London | 19,548,464 |
| Immingham Docks | 17,300,604 |
| Dover | 16,188,137 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 11,003,019 |
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 | 11,266,102 | 8,404,976 | -2,861,126 |
| London | 9,560,698 | 9,987,766 | +427,068 |
| Immingham Docks | 7,611,747 | 9,688,857 | +2,077,110 |
| Dover | 8,060,354 | 8,127,783 | +67,429 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 5,116,386 | 5,886,633 | +770,247 |
| 000 | 3,768,944 | 2,918,995 | -849,949 |
| ZLC | 2,542,570 | 2,513,582 | -28,988 |
| London Stansted Airport | 2,421,997 | 2,514,854 | +92,857 |
| Southampton | 2,653,643 | 834,694 | -1,818,949 |
| East Midlands Airport | 1,509,628 | 1,427,007 | -82,621 |
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 | 81 |
| Manufacture of chemicals and chemical products | 74 |
| Manufacture of food products | 37 |
| Manufacture of basic pharmaceutical products and pharmaceutical preparations | 24 |
| Scientific research and development | 21 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-05 | 73 |
| 2026-04 | 79 |
| 2026-03 | 75 |
| 2026-02 | 70 |
| 2026-01 | 79 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| RIVERSIDE AROMATICS LIMITED | 125 |
| SIGMA-ALDRICH COMPANY LIMITED | 124 |
| LIFE TECHNOLOGIES LIMITED | 121 |
| AVOCADO RESEARCH CHEMICALS LIMITED | 115 |
| IMCD UK LIMITED | 108 |
| CAMBRIDGE COMMODITIES LIMITED | 105 |
| ENDEAVOUR SPECIALITY CHEMICALS LIMITED | 102 |
| APOLLO SCIENTIFIC LTD | 101 |
| PRINOVA EUROPE LIMITED | 96 |
| LEHVOSS UK LIMITED | 89 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 54m+ | 115 |
| 1m-15m | 100 |
| 15m-54m | 36 |
| Other | 22 |
| 0-1m | 9 |
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 | 22,492,993 |
| Germany | 10,288,520 |
| France | 3,476,236 |
| Spain | 3,286,058 |
| Ireland | 3,164,104 |
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 | 13,804,954 | 8,688,039 | -5,116,915 |
| Germany | 5,148,592 | 5,139,928 | -8,664 |
| France | 1,629,005 | 1,847,231 | +218,226 |
| Spain | 1,715,472 | 1,570,586 | -144,886 |
| Ireland | 1,463,241 | 1,700,863 | +237,622 |
| Indonesia | 2,135,150 | 1,022,948 | -1,112,202 |
| Switzerland | 1,747,997 | 1,261,892 | -486,105 |
| China | 1,319,850 | 1,510,948 | +191,098 |
| Japan | 1,065,960 | 1,556,602 | +490,642 |
| Netherlands | 959,212 | 960,700 | +1,488 |
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 | 218,898 |
| Ireland | 10,249 |
| France | 5,651 |
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 | 79,760 | 139,138 | +59,378 |
| Ireland | 2,999 | 7,250 | +4,251 |
| France | 5,651 | 0 | -5,651 |
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 | 30,570,695 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 29,885,021 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 11,428,947 |
| Other | 235,067 |
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 | 17,461,901 | 13,108,794 | -4,353,107 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 14,732,652 | 15,152,369 | +419,717 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 6,417,259 | 5,011,688 | -1,405,571 |
| Other | 88,679 | 146,388 | +57,709 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 21,773,678 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 11,677,564 |
| Manchester Airport | 8,935,624 |
| Southampton | 4,592,267 |
| Glasgow Airport | 4,576,899 |
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 | 10,177,367 | 11,596,311 | +1,418,944 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 8,226,862 | 3,450,702 | -4,776,160 |
| Manchester Airport | 6,487,592 | 2,448,032 | -4,039,560 |
| Southampton | 2,570,782 | 2,021,485 | -549,297 |
| Glasgow Airport | 0 | 4,576,899 | +4,576,899 |
| London Gateway Port | 2,992,033 | 1,567,618 | -1,424,415 |
| Felixstowe | 1,823,316 | 1,473,711 | -349,605 |
| London Stansted Airport | 1,409,015 | 1,406,210 | -2,805 |
| Holyhead | 795,798 | 1,035,088 | +239,290 |
| Immingham Docks | 785,562 | 520,561 | -265,001 |
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