Import/export HS code 293220: Lactones
Chemicals used in making flavors, fragrances, and pharmaceuticals
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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 | 25,603,316 |
| Ireland | 25,043,155 |
| Netherlands | 23,923,160 |
| Germany | 9,355,835 |
| Switzerland | 8,915,253 |
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 | 10,783,276 | 14,820,040 | +4,036,764 |
| Ireland | 25,036,180 | 6,975 | -25,029,205 |
| Netherlands | 19,715,562 | 4,207,598 | -15,507,964 |
| Germany | 5,388,960 | 3,966,875 | -1,422,085 |
| Switzerland | 5,429,675 | 3,485,578 | -1,944,097 |
| Belgium | 2,447,146 | 2,315,411 | -131,735 |
| Mexico | 1,647,359 | 1,990,943 | +343,584 |
| Spain | 1,533,343 | 1,441,946 | -91,397 |
| France | 1,686,508 | 945,437 | -741,071 |
| United States | 1,086,933 | 951,206 | -135,727 |
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 | 33,826,710 |
| Ireland | 33,016,401 |
| Switzerland | 10,550,767 |
| Netherlands | 8,636,662 |
| Germany | 8,432,293 |
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 | 14,759,662 | 19,067,048 | +4,307,386 |
| Ireland | 33,016,401 | 0 | -33,016,401 |
| Switzerland | 6,118,002 | 4,432,765 | -1,685,237 |
| Netherlands | 8,489,013 | 147,649 | -8,341,364 |
| Germany | 4,900,756 | 3,531,537 | -1,369,219 |
| Mexico | 2,170,126 | 2,634,865 | +464,739 |
| United States | 2,747,241 | 1,562,813 | -1,184,428 |
| Spain | 1,043,121 | 1,095,797 | +52,676 |
| India | 787,038 | 1,025,760 | +238,722 |
| France | 615,425 | 701,831 | +86,406 |
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 | 14 |
| Greater Manchester | 13 |
| Cheshire | 8 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 7 |
| Inner London - West | 7 |
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 | 11 | 8 | -3 |
| Greater Manchester | 9 | 12 | +3 |
| Cheshire | 7 | 6 | -1 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 5 | 5 | +0 |
| Inner London - West | 4 | 6 | +2 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 5 | 4 | -1 |
| Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear | 5 | 5 | +0 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 3 | 5 | +2 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 6 | 4 | -2 |
| Essex | 2 | 4 | +2 |
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) | 71,429,282 |
| Air transport | 20,369,602 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 19,393,948 |
| Other | 188,524 |
| Road transport | 41,970 |
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) | 57,112,934 | 14,316,348 | -42,796,586 |
| Air transport | 8,476,461 | 11,893,141 | +3,416,680 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 10,131,432 | 9,262,516 | -868,916 |
| Other | 126,949 | 61,575 | -65,374 |
| Road transport | 23,223 | 18,747 | -4,476 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Holyhead | 41,195,473 |
| Dover | 14,933,087 |
| Southampton | 11,366,849 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 10,566,704 |
| Immingham Docks | 7,113,178 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Holyhead | 41,193,138 | 2,335 | -41,190,803 |
| Dover | 6,839,641 | 8,093,446 | +1,253,805 |
| Southampton | 6,137,213 | 5,229,636 | -907,577 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 4,207,248 | 6,359,456 | +2,152,208 |
| Immingham Docks | 4,234,771 | 2,878,407 | -1,356,364 |
| Felixstowe | 1,660,519 | 2,320,433 | +659,914 |
| Belfast Airport | 1,767,713 | 2,000,034 | +232,321 |
| Manchester Airport | 687,758 | 2,181,209 | +1,493,451 |
| Killingholme | 972,120 | 1,608,697 | +636,577 |
| Hull | 1,508,874 | 408,980 | -1,099,894 |
Importer companies by SIC division
What this shows: Industry breakdown (SIC divisions) of importing companies.
Top 5 values
| SIC | Companies |
|---|---|
|
Manufacture of chemicals and chemical products
|
51 |
|
Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles
|
45 |
|
Manufacture of food products
|
19 |
|
Office administrative, office support and other business support activities
|
10 |
|
Manufacture of basic pharmaceutical products and pharmaceutical preparations
|
9 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-05 | 43 |
| 2026-04 | 38 |
| 2026-03 | 36 |
| 2026-02 | 42 |
| 2026-01 | 34 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| GIVAUDAN UK LIMITED | 125 |
| RIVERSIDE AROMATICS LIMITED | 114 |
| TILLEY DISTRIBUTION UK LIMITED | 113 |
| SIGMA-ALDRICH COMPANY LIMITED | 112 |
| R.C.TREATT & CO.LIMITED | 108 |
| CPL AROMAS LIMITED | 95 |
| OQEMA LIMITED | 84 |
| NORBROOK LABORATORIES LIMITED | 82 |
| PIRAMAL HEALTHCARE UK LIMITED | 77 |
| PRINOVA EUROPE LIMITED | 76 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 54m+ | 57 |
| 1m-15m | 49 |
| 15m-54m | 21 |
| 0-1m | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
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 | 26,157,966 |
| Netherlands | 15,483,348 |
| Germany | 14,838,525 |
| Spain | 12,611,469 |
| Belgium | 7,571,939 |
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 | 10,425,195 | 15,732,771 | +5,307,576 |
| Netherlands | 14,410,756 | 1,072,592 | -13,338,164 |
| Germany | 9,318,857 | 5,519,668 | -3,799,189 |
| Spain | 7,712,578 | 4,898,891 | -2,813,687 |
| Belgium | 3,092,774 | 4,479,165 | +1,386,391 |
| China | 2,942,551 | 1,747,801 | -1,194,750 |
| Japan | 2,153,420 | 821,324 | -1,332,096 |
| France | 1,433,307 | 1,061,777 | -371,530 |
| Argentina | 1,993,468 | 2,536 | -1,990,932 |
| South Korea | 814,810 | 854,176 | +39,366 |
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) | 54,708,674 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 35,122,435 |
| Air transport | 7,457,237 |
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) | 36,414,822 | 18,293,852 | -18,120,970 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 16,220,091 | 18,902,344 | +2,682,253 |
| Air transport | 5,306,067 | 2,151,170 | -3,154,897 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 21,724,778 |
| Immingham Docks | 18,014,218 |
| Liverpool Docks | 16,803,404 |
| Felixstowe | 13,643,404 |
| Hull | 10,933,730 |
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 | 16,421,257 | 5,303,521 | -11,117,736 |
| Immingham Docks | 10,950,107 | 7,064,111 | -3,885,996 |
| Liverpool Docks | 1,877,317 | 14,926,087 | +13,048,770 |
| Felixstowe | 11,011,437 | 2,631,967 | -8,379,470 |
| Hull | 7,119,881 | 3,813,849 | -3,306,032 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 3,561,151 | 1,344,842 | -2,216,309 |
| Southampton | 1,729,255 | 1,634,979 | -94,276 |
| London Gateway Port | 2,206,657 | 933,078 | -1,273,579 |
| Middlesbrough | 1,140,028 | 775,080 | -364,948 |
| East Midlands Airport | 889,602 | 126,293 | -763,309 |
Related HS codes
What this shows: Sibling or child HS codes in the same classification branch.
Quick facts
HS code: 293220
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Chemicals used in making flavors, fragrances, and pharmaceuticals