Import/export HS code 293331: Pyridine and its salts
A chemical called pyridine and its salt forms, used in medicines, dyes, 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| India | 47,345,745 |
| China | 11,302,268 |
| Japan | 2,186,131 |
| Spain | 200,390 |
| Germany | 173,890 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| India | 25,126,862 | 22,218,883 | -2,907,979 |
| China | 4,569,560 | 6,732,708 | +2,163,148 |
| Japan | 986,910 | 1,199,221 | +212,311 |
| Spain | 87,014 | 113,376 | +26,362 |
| Germany | 81,637 | 92,253 | +10,616 |
| Italy | 31,409 | 25,869 | -5,540 |
| France | 23,319 | 6,623 | -16,696 |
| Netherlands | 4,377 | 22,801 | +18,424 |
| United States | 19,996 | 5,056 | -14,940 |
| Belgium | 2,309 | 7,773 | +5,464 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| India | 52,259,186 |
| China | 7,220,835 |
| Japan | 1,430,040 |
| Spain | 214,056 |
| Sri Lanka | 66,114 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| India | 28,663,070 | 23,596,116 | -5,066,954 |
| China | 1,357,735 | 5,863,100 | +4,505,365 |
| Japan | 727,167 | 702,873 | -24,294 |
| Spain | 87,014 | 127,042 | +40,028 |
| Sri Lanka | 0 | 66,114 | +66,114 |
| Germany | 36,164 | 26,494 | -9,670 |
| Italy | 31,409 | 25,869 | -5,540 |
| France | 16,168 | 14,139 | -2,029 |
| United States | 13,632 | 1,862 | -11,770 |
| Israel | 1,034 | 954 | -80 |
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 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 2 |
| South East Wales | 2 |
| Cambridgeshire and Peterborough | 1 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 4 | 3 | -1 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| South East Wales | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Cambridgeshire and Peterborough | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Greater Manchester | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Kent | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Lincolnshire | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Mid and South West Wales | 1 | 1 | +0 |
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) | 48,090,701 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 12,904,736 |
| Air transport | 363,498 |
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) | 18,939,073 | 29,151,628 | +10,212,555 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 11,923,762 | 980,974 | -10,942,788 |
| Air transport | 71,537 | 291,961 | +220,424 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Immingham Docks | 27,640,826 |
| London Gateway Port | 20,139,539 |
| Felixstowe | 8,953,356 |
| Southampton | 3,816,261 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 181,052 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Immingham Docks | 16,999,715 | 10,641,111 | -6,358,604 |
| London Gateway Port | 3,040,862 | 17,098,677 | +14,057,815 |
| Felixstowe | 8,514,647 | 438,709 | -8,075,938 |
| Southampton | 2,095,400 | 1,720,861 | -374,539 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 13,111 | 167,941 | +154,830 |
| Dover | 80,715 | 41,566 | -39,149 |
| Portsmouth | 22,252 | 92,039 | +69,787 |
| London | 56,977 | 44,511 | -12,466 |
| Birmingham Airport | 29,008 | 71,248 | +42,240 |
| London Stansted Airport | 17,065 | 46,789 | +29,724 |
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 | 7 |
| Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 7 |
| Scientific research and development | 2 |
| Activities of head offices; management consultancy activities | 1 |
| Crop and animal production, hunting and related service activities | 1 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-05 | 4 |
| 2026-04 | 4 |
| 2026-03 | 6 |
| 2026-02 | 3 |
| 2026-01 | 4 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| SYNGENTA LIMITED | 79 |
| SIGMA-ALDRICH COMPANY LIMITED | 52 |
| BLAGDEN SPECIALTY CHEMICALS LIMITED | 47 |
| ASK CHEMICALS UK LTD | 44 |
| AVOCADO RESEARCH CHEMICALS LIMITED | 36 |
| AURORIUM UK LIMITED | 30 |
| CELTIC CHEMICALS LIMITED | 24 |
| MACDERMID AUTOTYPE LIMITED | 17 |
| EMOLECULES, INC | 10 |
| FLUOROCHEM LIMITED | 9 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 54m+ | 12 |
| 1m-15m | 4 |
| 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Germany | 1,410,771 |
| Netherlands | 183,163 |
| Belgium | 113,786 |
| United States | 34,101 |
| Ireland | 30,092 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Germany | 1,407,907 | 2,864 | -1,405,043 |
| Netherlands | 53,961 | 129,202 | +75,241 |
| Belgium | 44,402 | 69,384 | +24,982 |
| United States | 33,218 | 883 | -32,335 |
| Ireland | 21,732 | 8,360 | -13,372 |
| Japan | 9,000 | 14,700 | +5,700 |
| Denmark | 4,340 | 936 | -3,404 |
| Viet Nam | 3,370 | 1,471 | -1,899 |
| Niger | 0 | 4,772 | +4,772 |
| India | 3,585 | 0 | -3,585 |
Exports by country of origin
What this shows: Export volume by production origin country. For re-exports, indicates where goods originated before UK export.
Top 5 values
| Origin | £ |
|---|---|
| XI | 1,402,060 |
Export origin countries 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 export value, right side by second 12-month export value, so rank changes are visible from line crossings.
Top 10 values
| Origin | First 12m £ | Second 12m £ | Delta £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| XI | 1,402,060 | 0 | -1,402,060 |
Export volume by transport
What this shows: Export value by transport mode used to ship goods from the UK.
Top 5 values
| Transport | £ |
|---|---|
| Other | 1,402,060 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 316,354 |
| Air transport | 92,131 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 24,195 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Other | 1,402,060 | 0 | -1,402,060 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 111,047 | 205,307 | +94,260 |
| Air transport | 58,742 | 33,389 | -25,353 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 18,914 | 5,281 | -13,633 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| 000 | 1,402,060 |
| Felixstowe | 165,436 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 97,862 |
| Immingham Docks | 38,175 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 36,786 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| 000 | 1,402,060 | 0 | -1,402,060 |
| Felixstowe | 80,584 | 84,852 | +4,268 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 4,883 | 92,979 | +88,096 |
| Immingham Docks | 19,722 | 18,453 | -1,269 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 35,102 | 1,684 | -33,418 |
| ZLC | 9,000 | 20,019 | +11,019 |
| Liverpool Docks | 21,732 | 0 | -21,732 |
| Manchester Airport | 6,968 | 5,609 | -1,359 |
| London Stansted Airport | 6,118 | 2,264 | -3,854 |
| Killingholme | 3,040 | 3,696 | +656 |
Quick facts
HS code: 293331
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: A chemical called pyridine and its salt forms, used in medicines, dyes, or industrial products