Import/export HS code 29309016: Derivatives of cysteine or cystine
Modified forms of cysteine and cystine used in various industries
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- It helps you understand the market size for your product in the UK.
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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 | £ |
|---|---|
| China | 1,341,484 |
| Germany | 1,209,916 |
| Netherlands | 595,442 |
| United States | 362,303 |
| Taiwan | 360,129 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| China | 660,451 | 681,033 | +20,582 |
| Germany | 867,998 | 341,918 | -526,080 |
| Netherlands | 423,686 | 171,756 | -251,930 |
| United States | 266,725 | 95,578 | -171,147 |
| Taiwan | 171,993 | 188,136 | +16,143 |
| Switzerland | 239,415 | 17,169 | -222,246 |
| Belgium | 146,705 | 76,525 | -70,180 |
| France | 149,200 | 28,747 | -120,453 |
| Israel | 119,048 | 0 | -119,048 |
| Spain | 2,559 | 91,258 | +88,699 |
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 | 2,130,436 |
| Switzerland | 722,443 |
| India | 700,565 |
| Japan | 392,905 |
| Taiwan | 360,129 |
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 | 1,177,340 | 953,096 | -224,244 |
| Switzerland | 720,871 | 1,572 | -719,299 |
| India | 425,345 | 275,220 | -150,125 |
| Japan | 228,544 | 164,361 | -64,183 |
| Taiwan | 171,993 | 188,136 | +16,143 |
| Israel | 120,193 | 2,359 | -117,834 |
| Spain | 17,614 | 104,708 | +87,094 |
| United States | 100,532 | 18,666 | -81,866 |
| Indonesia | 86,507 | 3,252 | -83,255 |
| Germany | 29,167 | 11,622 | -17,545 |
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 | 5 |
| Greater Manchester | 4 |
| Cheshire | 3 |
| Inner London - East | 3 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 3 |
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 |
| Greater Manchester | 4 | 4 | +0 |
| Cheshire | 3 | 3 | +0 |
| Inner London - East | 1 | 3 | +2 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 2 | 3 | +1 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 3 | 1 | -2 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| East Yorkshire and Northern Lincolnshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 2 | 0 | -2 |
| North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset | 2 | 2 | +0 |
Import volume by transport
What this shows: Import value by transport mode used to bring goods into the UK.
Top 5 values
| Transport | £ |
|---|---|
| Air transport | 2,673,377 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 1,149,428 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 947,864 |
| Road transport | 55,509 |
| Other | 2,205 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air transport | 1,754,971 | 918,406 | -836,565 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 676,790 | 472,638 | -204,152 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 635,665 | 312,199 | -323,466 |
| Road transport | 22,576 | 32,933 | +10,357 |
| Other | 0 | 2,205 | +2,205 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| London Heathrow Airport | 963,085 |
| East Midlands Airport | 629,442 |
| Felixstowe | 626,082 |
| Glasgow Airport | 431,891 |
| Dover | 285,895 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| London Heathrow Airport | 492,637 | 470,448 | -22,189 |
| East Midlands Airport | 505,859 | 123,583 | -382,276 |
| Felixstowe | 514,475 | 111,607 | -402,868 |
| Glasgow Airport | 351,069 | 80,822 | -270,247 |
| Dover | 155,170 | 130,725 | -24,445 |
| Birmingham Airport | 130,563 | 145,307 | +14,744 |
| London Gateway Port | 119,048 | 107,695 | -11,353 |
| Manchester Airport | 213,441 | 13,229 | -200,212 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 48,514 | 108,769 | +60,255 |
| Harwich | 123,929 | 9,086 | -114,843 |
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 | 19 |
| Manufacture of chemicals and chemical products | 7 |
| Manufacture of food products | 7 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 7 |
| Manufacture of basic pharmaceutical products and pharmaceutical preparations | 5 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 10 |
| 2025-11 | 5 |
| 2025-10 | 12 |
| 2025-09 | 10 |
| 2025-08 | 14 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 22 |
| 54m+ | 19 |
| 15m-54m | 4 |
| Other | 3 |
| 0-1m | 1 |
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 | 300,393 |
| United States | 216,517 |
| Netherlands | 193,609 |
| Germany | 32,736 |
| France | 27,300 |
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 | 194,872 | 105,521 | -89,351 |
| United States | 98,302 | 118,215 | +19,913 |
| Netherlands | 130,391 | 63,218 | -67,173 |
| Germany | 20,194 | 12,542 | -7,652 |
| France | 11,395 | 15,905 | +4,510 |
| Belgium | 6,052 | 13,065 | +7,013 |
| Indonesia | 2,693 | 14,486 | +11,793 |
| Switzerland | 4,257 | 11,740 | +7,483 |
| Singapore | 4,250 | 0 | -4,250 |
| South Korea | 4,144 | 0 | -4,144 |
Export volume by transport
What this shows: Export value by transport mode used to ship goods from the UK.
Top 5 values
| Transport | £ |
|---|---|
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 516,651 |
| Air transport | 329,247 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 15,022 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 337,474 | 179,177 | -158,297 |
| Air transport | 140,788 | 188,459 | +47,671 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 15,022 | 0 | -15,022 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Holyhead | 162,492 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 139,271 |
| Liverpool Docks | 131,025 |
| Harwich | 118,753 |
| ZLC | 93,578 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Holyhead | 64,183 | 98,309 | +34,126 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 62,319 | 76,952 | +14,633 |
| Liverpool Docks | 124,777 | 6,248 | -118,529 |
| Harwich | 72,747 | 46,006 | -26,741 |
| ZLC | 42,649 | 50,929 | +8,280 |
| London Stansted Airport | 15,813 | 56,006 | +40,193 |
| Immingham Docks | 46,353 | 9,114 | -37,239 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 34,548 | 18,548 | -16,000 |
| Manchester Airport | 11,832 | 2,463 | -9,369 |
| East Midlands Airport | 8,175 | 0 | -8,175 |
Quick facts
HS code: 29309016
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Modified forms of cysteine and cystine used in various industries