Import/export HS code 293321: Hydantoin and its derivatives
Chemicals like hydantoin, used in medicines, cosmetics, or industrial products
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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 | £ |
|---|---|
| United States | 626,570 |
| China | 477,059 |
| Switzerland | 320,156 |
| Belgium | 267,277 |
| Germany | 119,188 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | 264,680 | 361,890 | +97,210 |
| China | 247,074 | 229,985 | -17,089 |
| Switzerland | 228,271 | 91,885 | -136,386 |
| Belgium | 91,507 | 175,770 | +84,263 |
| Germany | 63,018 | 56,170 | -6,848 |
| Netherlands | 34,050 | 20,800 | -13,250 |
| Italy | 21,175 | 30,221 | +9,046 |
| Spain | 10,377 | 18,617 | +8,240 |
| France | 8,708 | 2,243 | -6,465 |
| Israel | 6,396 | 0 | -6,396 |
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 | 782,765 |
| United States | 699,676 |
| Netherlands | 184,113 |
| Spain | 65,182 |
| Germany | 58,112 |
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 | 435,688 | 347,077 | -88,611 |
| United States | 307,858 | 391,818 | +83,960 |
| Netherlands | 59,886 | 124,227 | +64,341 |
| Spain | 29,934 | 35,248 | +5,314 |
| Germany | 19,072 | 39,040 | +19,968 |
| Italy | 21,175 | 30,221 | +9,046 |
| Switzerland | 50,020 | 0 | -50,020 |
| Israel | 16,301 | 5,156 | -11,145 |
| United Kingdom | 14,096 | 6,601 | -7,495 |
| Belgium | 10,647 | 5,685 | -4,962 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Inner London - West | 4 |
| Cheshire | 3 |
| Greater Manchester | 3 |
| Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear | 3 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 1 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Inner London - West | 2 | 4 | +2 |
| Cheshire | 3 | 2 | -1 |
| Greater Manchester | 3 | 3 | +0 |
| Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Devon | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Gloucestershire and Wiltshire | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Inner London - East | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Kent | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 1 | 0 | -1 |
Import volume by transport
What this shows: Import value by transport mode used to bring goods into the UK.
Top 5 values
| Transport | £ |
|---|---|
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,049,928 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 745,737 |
| Air transport | 173,241 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 476,267 | 573,661 | +97,394 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 385,230 | 360,507 | -24,723 |
| Air transport | 117,835 | 55,406 | -62,429 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Liverpool Docks | 471,943 |
| Felixstowe | 316,047 |
| Immingham Docks | 301,388 |
| Southampton | 245,376 |
| Hull | 115,110 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Liverpool Docks | 260,942 | 211,001 | -49,941 |
| Felixstowe | 203,461 | 112,586 | -90,875 |
| Immingham Docks | 142,944 | 158,444 | +15,500 |
| Southampton | 9,152 | 236,224 | +227,072 |
| Hull | 71,178 | 43,932 | -27,246 |
| Killingholme | 52,916 | 44,030 | -8,886 |
| Dover | 66,255 | 26,893 | -39,362 |
| Eurotunnel | 17,701 | 69,738 | +52,037 |
| Manchester Airport | 27,872 | 27,110 | -762 |
| East Midlands Airport | 25,342 | 4,233 | -21,109 |
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 | 11 |
| Manufacture of chemicals and chemical products | 8 |
| Office administrative, office support and other business support activities | 3 |
| Activities of head offices; management consultancy activities | 1 |
| Manufacture of basic pharmaceutical products and pharmaceutical preparations | 1 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-04 | 5 |
| 2026-03 | 5 |
| 2026-02 | 4 |
| 2026-01 | 4 |
| 2025-12 | 5 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| NALCO LIMITED | 33 |
| CLARIANT SE | 29 |
| AZELIS UK LIMITED | 29 |
| SURFACHEM HOLDINGS LIMITED | 28 |
| HICKSON LIMITED | 23 |
| COMPLETE POOL CONTROLS LIMITED | 23 |
| ASCOT INTERNATIONAL (1996) LIMITED | 20 |
| ASHLAND SPECIALTIES UK LIMITED | 18 |
| THOR SPECIALITIES (UK) LIMITED | 16 |
| AVOCADO RESEARCH CHEMICALS LIMITED | 15 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 54m+ | 14 |
| 1m-15m | 8 |
| 15m-54m | 2 |
| 0-1m | 1 |
| Other | 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| United States | 242,644 |
| Poland | 238,196 |
| Belgium | 171,956 |
| Spain | 134,685 |
| Ireland | 94,389 |
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 | 239,467 | 3,177 | -236,290 |
| Poland | 6,969 | 231,227 | +224,258 |
| Belgium | 18,881 | 153,075 | +134,194 |
| Spain | 38,519 | 96,166 | +57,647 |
| Ireland | 40,053 | 54,336 | +14,283 |
| Sweden | 13,766 | 40,263 | +26,497 |
| Malaysia | 0 | 11,321 | +11,321 |
| France | 4,209 | 6,419 | +2,210 |
| Hungary | 9,643 | 0 | -9,643 |
| Norway | 0 | 8,401 | +8,401 |
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) | 707,831 |
| Air transport | 270,081 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 21,550 |
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) | 131,949 | 575,882 | +443,933 |
| Air transport | 245,594 | 24,487 | -221,107 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 2,914 | 18,636 | +15,722 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| London Heathrow Airport | 229,950 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 217,306 |
| Immingham Docks | 213,692 |
| Hull | 112,382 |
| Harwich | 70,062 |
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 | 228,122 | 1,828 | -226,294 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 78,367 | 138,939 | +60,572 |
| Immingham Docks | 13,529 | 200,163 | +186,634 |
| Hull | 0 | 112,382 | +112,382 |
| Harwich | 0 | 70,062 | +70,062 |
| Holyhead | 22,411 | 15,624 | -6,787 |
| Heysham | 0 | 32,716 | +32,716 |
| East Midlands Airport | 6,511 | 17,270 | +10,759 |
| Liverpool Docks | 17,642 | 5,996 | -11,646 |
| London Stansted Airport | 9,434 | 1,665 | -7,769 |
Quick facts
HS code: 293321
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Chemicals like hydantoin, used in medicines, cosmetics, or industrial products