Import/export HS code 29331990: Various nitrogen-based compounds
Other chemicals with nitrogen, used in medicines, research, or industrial applications
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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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Switzerland | 16,728,328 |
| France | 5,116,426 |
| China | 1,218,515 |
| Belgium | 1,144,816 |
| Japan | 924,681 |
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 | 6,496,615 | 10,231,713 | +3,735,098 |
| France | 2,480,365 | 2,636,061 | +155,696 |
| China | 550,023 | 668,492 | +118,469 |
| Belgium | 731,516 | 413,300 | -318,216 |
| Japan | 416,101 | 508,580 | +92,479 |
| Hungary | 762,287 | 0 | -762,287 |
| Germany | 277,295 | 347,512 | +70,217 |
| Sweden | 279,565 | 17,055 | -262,510 |
| Canada | 64,452 | 207,411 | +142,959 |
| India | 91,311 | 142,575 | +51,264 |
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 | 17,531,572 |
| France | 3,412,501 |
| Japan | 1,987,852 |
| China | 1,772,535 |
| Italy | 1,721,255 |
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 | 7,301,259 | 10,230,313 | +2,929,054 |
| France | 776,440 | 2,636,061 | +1,859,621 |
| Japan | 1,065,972 | 921,880 | -144,092 |
| China | 821,879 | 950,656 | +128,777 |
| Italy | 1,717,649 | 3,606 | -1,714,043 |
| Germany | 273,574 | 243,151 | -30,423 |
| Canada | 64,452 | 207,411 | +142,959 |
| United States | 180,997 | 87,121 | -93,876 |
| India | 131,578 | 116,279 | -15,299 |
| 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 | 6 | +2 |
| Cambridgeshire and Peterborough | 4 | 5 | +1 |
| Inner London - West | 4 | 2 | -2 |
| 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) | 17,116,925 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 4,114,099 |
| Air transport | 3,379,179 |
| Road transport | 3,352,767 |
| Other | 6,585 |
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) | 8,152,733 | 8,964,192 | +811,459 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,967,803 | 2,146,296 | +178,493 |
| Air transport | 1,388,757 | 1,990,422 | +601,665 |
| Road transport | 971,516 | 2,381,251 | +1,409,735 |
| Other | 3,880 | 2,705 | -1,175 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| ZLC | 13,402,757 |
| Dover | 3,523,311 |
| Grangemouth Docks | 3,324,171 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 1,938,054 |
| Eurotunnel | 1,900,042 |
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 | 4,750,324 | 8,652,433 | +3,902,109 |
| Dover | 3,413,354 | 109,957 | -3,303,397 |
| Grangemouth Docks | 1,746,291 | 1,577,880 | -168,411 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 1,017,514 | 920,540 | -96,974 |
| Eurotunnel | 19,759 | 1,880,283 | +1,860,524 |
| Purfleet | 649,871 | 413,300 | -236,571 |
| Felixstowe | 454,765 | 573,049 | +118,284 |
| Edinburgh Airport | 0 | 779,362 | +779,362 |
| East Midlands Airport | 177,466 | 88,452 | -89,014 |
| London Stansted Airport | 157,365 | 77,365 | -80,000 |
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 | 13 |
| Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 9 |
| 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 |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 5 |
| 2025-11 | 8 |
| 2025-10 | 11 |
| 2025-09 | 4 |
| 2025-08 | 7 |
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 | 28 |
| PETS CHOICE LIMITED | 26 |
| WHITMAN LABORATORIES LIMITED | 21 |
| LANXESS LIMITED | 20 |
| PFIZER LIMITED | 17 |
| SYNGENTA LIMITED | 16 |
| LGC LIMITED | 15 |
| MANCHESTER ORGANICS LIMITED | 15 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 54m+ | 29 |
| 1m-15m | 16 |
| Other | 6 |
| 15m-54m | 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Japan | 8,513,885 |
| Ireland | 6,234,126 |
| United States | 4,210,600 |
| Spain | 1,251,525 |
| Sweden | 1,141,363 |
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 | 5,739,066 | +5,244,006 |
| United States | 2,898,036 | 1,312,564 | -1,585,472 |
| Spain | 1,251,525 | 0 | -1,251,525 |
| Sweden | 3,064 | 1,138,299 | +1,135,235 |
| Kuwait | 371,730 | 110,232 | -261,498 |
| Canada | 441,245 | 0 | -441,245 |
| Netherlands | 194,892 | 111,834 | -83,058 |
| China | 223,957 | 12,656 | -211,301 |
| Switzerland | 15,673 | 12,938 | -2,735 |
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 | 14,539,423 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 8,309,865 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 92,930 |
| 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 | 4,500,513 | 10,038,910 | +5,538,397 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 1,365,292 | 6,944,573 | +5,579,281 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 92,930 | 0 | -92,930 |
| 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 | 14,187,557 |
| Holyhead | 5,722,823 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 2,408,464 |
| Immingham Docks | 271,508 |
| London Stansted Airport | 144,002 |
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 | 4,280,338 | 9,907,219 | +5,626,881 |
| Holyhead | 0 | 5,722,823 | +5,722,823 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 1,265,670 | 1,142,794 | -122,876 |
| Immingham Docks | 192,552 | 78,956 | -113,596 |
| London Stansted Airport | 63,977 | 80,025 | +16,048 |
| East Midlands Airport | 79,285 | 31,488 | -47,797 |
| ZLC | 61,231 | 16,446 | -44,785 |
| Manchester Airport | 15,682 | 2,363 | -13,319 |
| Durham Tees Valley Airport | 0 | 1,369 | +1,369 |
| 000 | 355 | 0 | -355 |
Quick facts
HS code: 29331990
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Other chemicals with nitrogen, used in medicines, research, or industrial applications