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 | 367,447 |
| Slovakia | 241,273 |
| Spain | 169,467 |
| Netherlands | 140,594 |
| Germany | 110,381 |
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 | 0 | 367,447 | +367,447 |
| Slovakia | 225,706 | 15,567 | -210,139 |
| Spain | 154,492 | 14,975 | -139,517 |
| Netherlands | 140,594 | 0 | -140,594 |
| Germany | 0 | 110,381 | +110,381 |
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 3,468 | 5,621 | +2,153 |
| France | 3,745 | 0 | -3,745 |
| Italy | 0 | 3,589 | +3,589 |
| Israel | 0 | 2,941 | +2,941 |
| China | 2,693 | 0 | -2,693 |
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 | 611,323 |
| Spain | 278,674 |
| Netherlands | 140,594 |
| China | 17,516 |
| 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 | 229,451 | 381,872 | +152,421 |
| Spain | 154,492 | 124,182 | -30,310 |
| Netherlands | 140,594 | 0 | -140,594 |
| China | 7,164 | 10,352 | +3,188 |
| Israel | 0 | 2,941 | +2,941 |
| United Kingdom | 1,973 | 0 | -1,973 |
| 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 |
| Southern Scotland | 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 | 1 | +0 |
| North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Outer London - East and North East | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Southern Scotland | 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 | 909,856 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 144,339 |
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 | 389,335 | 520,521 | +131,186 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 144,339 | 0 | -144,339 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| London Heathrow Airport | 890,780 |
| Hull | 140,594 |
| East Midlands Airport | 11,926 |
| London Stansted Airport | 7,150 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 3,745 |
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 | 380,667 | 510,113 | +129,446 |
| Hull | 140,594 | 0 | -140,594 |
| East Midlands Airport | 4,197 | 7,729 | +3,532 |
| London Stansted Airport | 4,471 | 2,679 | -1,792 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 3,745 | 0 | -3,745 |
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 |
| Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 2 |
| Manufacture of basic pharmaceutical products and pharmaceutical preparations | 1 |
| Scientific research and development | 1 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2025-03 | 3 |
| 2024-04 | 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+ | 3 |
| 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 | 5,921,085 |
| Germany | 2,191,344 |
| Bulgaria | 1,062,447 |
| Brazil | 659,038 |
| South Korea | 462,965 |
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 | 1,506,331 | 4,414,754 | +2,908,423 |
| Germany | 785,688 | 1,405,656 | +619,968 |
| Bulgaria | 212,327 | 850,120 | +637,793 |
| Brazil | 253,478 | 405,560 | +152,082 |
| South Korea | 421,329 | 41,636 | -379,693 |
| Canada | 155,334 | 27,270 | -128,064 |
| Spain | 0 | 159,500 | +159,500 |
| New Zealand | 77,203 | 0 | -77,203 |
| Austria | 1,013 | 39,079 | +38,066 |
| Egypt | 16,937 | 17,658 | +721 |
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 | 10,993,282 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 30,277 |
| 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 | 3,545,407 | 7,447,875 | +3,902,468 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 13,216 | 17,061 | +3,845 |
| 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 | 9,566,200 |
| Edinburgh Airport | 1,185,667 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 174,495 |
| ZLC | 31,583 |
| London Stansted Airport | 21,314 |
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 | 2,169,038 | 7,397,162 | +5,228,124 |
| Edinburgh Airport | 1,185,667 | 0 | -1,185,667 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 162,536 | 11,959 | -150,577 |
| ZLC | 20,152 | 11,431 | -8,721 |
| London Stansted Airport | 5,522 | 15,792 | +10,270 |
| East Midlands Airport | 2,492 | 9,785 | +7,293 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 5,134 | 6,302 | +1,168 |
| Harwich | 0 | 10,759 | +10,759 |
| Holyhead | 8,082 | 0 | -8,082 |
| 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