Import/export HS code 293333: Strong painkillers and related chemicals
Powerful pain-relieving drugs like fentanyl, carfentanil, and their salt forms
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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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Austria | 460,619 |
| Slovakia | 241,273 |
| Spain | 154,466 |
| Germany | 110,381 |
| Netherlands | 28,685 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Austria | 89,686 | 370,933 | +281,247 |
| Slovakia | 227,530 | 13,743 | -213,787 |
| Spain | 154,466 | 0 | -154,466 |
| Germany | 15,203 | 95,178 | +79,975 |
| Netherlands | 28,685 | 0 | -28,685 |
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 3,468 | 5,621 | +2,153 |
| China | 0 | 4,594 | +4,594 |
| Italy | 3,589 | 0 | -3,589 |
| Israel | 2,941 | 0 | -2,941 |
| United States | 1,003 | 1,209 | +206 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Slovakia | 700,750 |
| Spain | 263,673 |
| Netherlands | 28,685 |
| China | 20,626 |
| Israel | 2,941 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Slovakia | 317,216 | 383,534 | +66,318 |
| Spain | 169,669 | 94,004 | -75,665 |
| Netherlands | 28,685 | 0 | -28,685 |
| China | 8,060 | 12,566 | +4,506 |
| Israel | 2,941 | 0 | -2,941 |
| Germany | 0 | 1,174 | +1,174 |
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 | 1 |
| North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset | 1 |
| Outer London - East and North East | 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 | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Outer London - East and North East | 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Air transport | 989,164 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 28,685 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air transport | 497,886 | 491,278 | -6,608 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 28,685 | 0 | -28,685 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| London Heathrow Airport | 964,285 |
| Hull | 28,685 |
| London Stansted Airport | 12,953 |
| East Midlands Airport | 11,926 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| London Heathrow Airport | 483,805 | 480,480 | -3,325 |
| Hull | 28,685 | 0 | -28,685 |
| London Stansted Airport | 4,471 | 8,482 | +4,011 |
| East Midlands Airport | 9,610 | 2,316 | -7,294 |
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 | 2 |
| Manufacture of basic pharmaceutical products and pharmaceutical preparations | 1 |
| Scientific research and development | 1 |
| Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 1 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2025-03 | 3 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 54m+ | 2 |
| 15m-54m | 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Switzerland | 7,995,304 |
| Germany | 2,655,026 |
| Bulgaria | 1,062,447 |
| Brazil | 659,038 |
| South Korea | 346,896 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Switzerland | 2,799,904 | 5,195,400 | +2,395,496 |
| Germany | 1,119,686 | 1,535,340 | +415,654 |
| Bulgaria | 632,205 | 430,242 | -201,963 |
| Brazil | 300,866 | 358,172 | +57,306 |
| South Korea | 232,483 | 114,413 | -118,070 |
| Spain | 0 | 211,700 | +211,700 |
| Canada | 134,783 | 30,294 | -104,489 |
| New Zealand | 77,203 | 7,110 | -70,093 |
| Slovakia | 1,225 | 62,577 | +61,352 |
| Italy | 27,721 | 33,903 | +6,182 |
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 | 13,523,519 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 26,291 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 4,559 |
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 | 5,441,374 | 8,082,145 | +2,640,771 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 7,894 | 18,397 | +10,503 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 0 | 4,559 | +4,559 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Glasgow Airport | 12,365,156 |
| Edinburgh Airport | 953,984 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 140,438 |
| ZLC | 24,979 |
| London Stansted Airport | 19,738 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Glasgow Airport | 4,331,577 | 8,033,579 | +3,702,002 |
| Edinburgh Airport | 953,984 | 0 | -953,984 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 127,061 | 13,377 | -113,684 |
| ZLC | 18,991 | 5,988 | -13,003 |
| London Stansted Airport | 4,957 | 14,781 | +9,824 |
| East Midlands Airport | 4,804 | 8,394 | +3,590 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 3,853 | 7,638 | +3,785 |
| Harwich | 0 | 10,759 | +10,759 |
| Brize Norton | 0 | 6,026 | +6,026 |
| London Gateway Port | 0 | 4,559 | +4,559 |
Quick facts
HS code: 293333
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Powerful pain-relieving drugs like fentanyl, carfentanil, and their salt forms