Import/export HS code 293319: Various nitrogen-based compounds
Various chemical compounds with nitrogen, used in medicines or industrial processes
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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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Switzerland | 17,680,652 |
| France | 3,910,915 |
| Belgium | 2,473,098 |
| China | 1,350,900 |
| Japan | 801,581 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Switzerland | 7,123,330 | 10,557,322 | +3,433,992 |
| France | 1,890,363 | 2,020,552 | +130,189 |
| Belgium | 731,516 | 1,741,582 | +1,010,066 |
| China | 483,464 | 867,436 | +383,972 |
| Japan | 454,353 | 347,228 | -107,125 |
| Germany | 235,202 | 458,348 | +223,146 |
| Sweden | 283,260 | 13,360 | -269,900 |
| Hungary | 282,648 | 0 | -282,648 |
| Canada | 31,467 | 248,364 | +216,897 |
| India | 125,499 | 127,811 | +2,312 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Switzerland | 18,004,257 |
| France | 3,413,437 |
| Japan | 3,193,034 |
| China | 1,745,421 |
| Germany | 569,442 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Switzerland | 7,448,335 | 10,555,922 | +3,107,587 |
| France | 1,552,199 | 1,861,238 | +309,039 |
| Japan | 1,104,224 | 2,088,810 | +984,586 |
| China | 595,245 | 1,150,176 | +554,931 |
| Germany | 200,184 | 369,258 | +169,074 |
| Italy | 351,888 | 163,856 | -188,032 |
| United States | 207,774 | 107,257 | -100,517 |
| India | 165,766 | 105,659 | -60,107 |
| Canada | 31,467 | 207,411 | +175,944 |
| Sweden | 125,888 | 0 | -125,888 |
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 | 8 |
| Cambridgeshire and Peterborough | 6 |
| Inner London - West | 5 |
| Greater Manchester | 4 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 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 | 5 | +1 |
| Cambridgeshire and Peterborough | 6 | 3 | -3 |
| Inner London - West | 4 | 3 | -1 |
| Greater Manchester | 3 | 4 | +1 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 1 | 3 | +2 |
| Northern Ireland | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| South East Wales | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| West Central Scotland | 1 | 3 | +2 |
| West Yorkshire | 3 | 2 | -1 |
| Cheshire | 1 | 2 | +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) | 17,489,995 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 4,560,634 |
| Road transport | 3,352,767 |
| Air transport | 3,100,438 |
| Other | 6,328 |
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) | 7,804,011 | 9,685,984 | +1,881,973 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,042,548 | 3,518,086 | +2,475,538 |
| Road transport | 971,516 | 2,381,251 | +1,409,735 |
| Air transport | 1,994,662 | 1,105,776 | -888,886 |
| Other | 3,608 | 2,720 | -888 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| ZLC | 14,033,378 |
| Grangemouth Docks | 3,645,874 |
| Purfleet | 2,391,453 |
| Eurotunnel | 1,904,186 |
| Dover | 1,869,608 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| ZLC | 6,321,729 | 7,711,649 | +1,389,920 |
| Grangemouth Docks | 801,601 | 2,844,273 | +2,042,672 |
| Purfleet | 649,871 | 1,741,582 | +1,091,711 |
| Eurotunnel | 19,759 | 1,884,427 | +1,864,668 |
| Dover | 1,567,954 | 301,654 | -1,266,300 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 818,610 | 822,090 | +3,480 |
| Felixstowe | 389,243 | 714,479 | +325,236 |
| Edinburgh Airport | 775,759 | 3,603 | -772,156 |
| East Midlands Airport | 208,409 | 53,845 | -154,564 |
| London Gateway Port | 0 | 250,414 | +250,414 |
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 | 17 |
| Scientific research and development | 14 |
| Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 10 |
| Manufacture of basic pharmaceutical products and pharmaceutical preparations | 7 |
| Other manufacturing | 4 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-04 | 5 |
| 2026-03 | 7 |
| 2026-02 | 6 |
| 2026-01 | 5 |
| 2025-12 | 5 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| APOLLO SCIENTIFIC LTD | 50 |
| GLAXO OPERATIONS UK LIMITED | 33 |
| JAMES ROBINSON SPECIALITY INGREDIENTS LTD | 29 |
| PETS CHOICE LIMITED | 27 |
| LANXESS LIMITED | 21 |
| WHITMAN LABORATORIES LIMITED | 21 |
| PFIZER LIMITED | 17 |
| LGC LIMITED | 16 |
| SYNGENTA LIMITED | 16 |
| MANCHESTER ORGANICS LIMITED | 16 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 54m+ | 30 |
| 1m-15m | 16 |
| 15m-54m | 6 |
| Other | 6 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Japan | 8,513,885 |
| Ireland | 6,252,331 |
| United States | 4,456,957 |
| Sweden | 1,141,363 |
| Kuwait | 481,962 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Japan | 0 | 8,513,885 | +8,513,885 |
| Ireland | 495,060 | 5,757,271 | +5,262,211 |
| United States | 2,942,897 | 1,514,060 | -1,428,837 |
| Sweden | 3,064 | 1,138,299 | +1,135,235 |
| Kuwait | 481,962 | 0 | -481,962 |
| Netherlands | 178,847 | 173,205 | -5,642 |
| Canada | 251,417 | 0 | -251,417 |
| China | 73,032 | 11,207 | -61,825 |
| Switzerland | 12,180 | 35,320 | +23,140 |
| Germany | 17,925 | 5,767 | -12,158 |
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 | 14,479,494 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 7,203,431 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 9,228 |
| Other | 355 |
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 | 4,322,430 | 10,157,064 | +5,834,634 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 188,767 | 7,014,664 | +6,825,897 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 0 | 9,228 | +9,228 |
| Other | 355 | 0 | -355 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| London Heathrow Airport | 13,982,952 |
| Holyhead | 5,738,618 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 1,162,484 |
| Immingham Docks | 311,557 |
| East Midlands Airport | 204,570 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| London Heathrow Airport | 4,008,298 | 9,974,654 | +5,966,356 |
| Holyhead | 0 | 5,738,618 | +5,738,618 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 16,263 | 1,146,221 | +1,129,958 |
| Immingham Docks | 172,504 | 139,053 | -33,451 |
| East Midlands Airport | 159,462 | 45,108 | -114,354 |
| London Stansted Airport | 77,750 | 115,886 | +38,136 |
| ZLC | 58,429 | 17,684 | -40,745 |
| Manchester Airport | 18,491 | 2,363 | -16,128 |
| Durham Tees Valley Airport | 0 | 1,369 | +1,369 |
| 000 | 355 | 0 | -355 |
Related HS codes
What this shows: Sibling or child HS codes in the same classification branch.
Quick facts
HS code: 293319
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Various chemical compounds with nitrogen, used in medicines or industrial processes