Import/export HS code 293349: Various nitrogen-based chemicals
Various chemicals with nitrogen, used in medicines, research, or industrial processes
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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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Ireland | 290,411,338 |
| China | 86,905,055 |
| Netherlands | 37,698,377 |
| United States | 25,837,754 |
| Switzerland | 10,259,308 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ireland | 155,896,202 | 134,515,136 | -21,381,066 |
| China | 755,288 | 86,149,767 | +85,394,479 |
| Netherlands | 37,690,306 | 8,071 | -37,682,235 |
| United States | 1,928,782 | 23,908,972 | +21,980,190 |
| Switzerland | 5,992,680 | 4,266,628 | -1,726,052 |
| India | 4,863,099 | 3,778,525 | -1,084,574 |
| Belgium | 10,421 | 532,230 | +521,809 |
| Canada | 385,844 | 74,408 | -311,436 |
| Germany | 149,676 | 164,615 | +14,939 |
| France | 159,530 | 137,855 | -21,675 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Ireland | 327,570,014 |
| China | 111,313,952 |
| Switzerland | 10,042,272 |
| India | 9,903,098 |
| United States | 1,946,115 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ireland | 193,053,166 | 134,516,848 | -58,536,318 |
| China | 1,305,067 | 110,008,885 | +108,703,818 |
| Switzerland | 5,903,919 | 4,138,353 | -1,765,566 |
| India | 5,528,996 | 4,374,102 | -1,154,894 |
| United States | 1,854,853 | 91,262 | -1,763,591 |
| France | 190,819 | 219,957 | +29,138 |
| Germany | 95,788 | 125,520 | +29,732 |
| Canada | 7,688 | 88,278 | +80,590 |
| Ukraine | 36,873 | 31,179 | -5,694 |
| Japan | 47,447 | 19,047 | -28,400 |
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 | 10 |
| Greater Manchester | 5 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 4 |
| Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear | 4 |
| Cambridgeshire and Peterborough | 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 | 5 | 8 | +3 |
| Greater Manchester | 4 | 4 | +0 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 3 | 1 | -2 |
| Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear | 3 | 4 | +1 |
| Cambridgeshire and Peterborough | 2 | 3 | +1 |
| Inner London - West | 2 | 3 | +1 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 3 | 1 | -2 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 3 | 1 | -2 |
| East Central Scotland | 2 | 0 | -2 |
| Inner London - East | 2 | 0 | -2 |
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) | 338,529,879 |
| Air transport | 117,262,040 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 5,678,015 |
| Other | 244,990 |
| Road transport | 9,526 |
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) | 199,545,340 | 138,984,539 | -60,560,801 |
| Air transport | 4,444,924 | 112,817,116 | +108,372,192 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 3,955,286 | 1,722,729 | -2,232,557 |
| Other | 140,139 | 104,851 | -35,288 |
| Road transport | 9,526 | 0 | -9,526 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Holyhead | 327,556,121 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 114,658,397 |
| ZLC | 8,747,936 |
| Felixstowe | 5,635,780 |
| Manchester Airport | 1,848,578 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Holyhead | 193,045,248 | 134,510,873 | -58,534,375 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 3,101,125 | 111,557,272 | +108,456,147 |
| ZLC | 4,996,868 | 3,751,068 | -1,245,800 |
| Felixstowe | 3,938,094 | 1,697,686 | -2,240,408 |
| Manchester Airport | 857,141 | 991,437 | +134,296 |
| Eurotunnel | 518,453 | 525,707 | +7,254 |
| Immingham Docks | 851,808 | 27,348 | -824,460 |
| East Midlands Airport | 235,009 | 73,123 | -161,886 |
| London Stansted Airport | 113,460 | 185,100 | +71,640 |
| 000 | 140,139 | 104,851 | -35,288 |
Importer companies by SIC division
What this shows: Industry breakdown (SIC divisions) of importing companies.
Top 5 values
| SIC | Companies |
|---|---|
| Scientific research and development | 18 |
| Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 12 |
| Manufacture of chemicals and chemical products | 10 |
| Manufacture of basic pharmaceutical products and pharmaceutical preparations | 9 |
| Other manufacturing | 4 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 7 |
| 2025-11 | 7 |
| 2025-10 | 12 |
| 2025-09 | 10 |
| 2025-08 | 6 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| SIGMA-ALDRICH COMPANY LIMITED | 71 |
| APOLLO SCIENTIFIC LTD | 56 |
| AVOCADO RESEARCH CHEMICALS LIMITED | 37 |
| BIOSYNTH LIMITED | 35 |
| GLAXO OPERATIONS UK LIMITED | 35 |
| OXOID LIMITED | 35 |
| LGC LIMITED | 34 |
| GIVAUDAN UK LIMITED | 29 |
| BRISTOL LABORATORIES LIMITED | 22 |
| CAMBRIDGE COMMODITIES LIMITED | 20 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 54m+ | 30 |
| 1m-15m | 14 |
| 15m-54m | 5 |
| 0-1m | 4 |
| 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Canada | 962,925 |
| United States | 778,419 |
| France | 310,391 |
| China | 234,515 |
| Finland | 144,432 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Canada | 962,925 | 0 | -962,925 |
| United States | 388,493 | 389,926 | +1,433 |
| France | 198,362 | 112,029 | -86,333 |
| China | 191,285 | 43,230 | -148,055 |
| Finland | 136,069 | 8,363 | -127,706 |
| Ireland | 61,742 | 74,728 | +12,986 |
| Kuwait | 0 | 129,688 | +129,688 |
| Switzerland | 48,032 | 6,358 | -41,674 |
| Israel | 21,866 | 30,042 | +8,176 |
| Japan | 24,145 | 6,480 | -17,665 |
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 | 2,822,585 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 155,530 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 2,192 |
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 | 2,112,403 | 710,182 | -1,402,221 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 37,797 | 117,733 | +79,936 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 0 | 2,192 | +2,192 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| London Heathrow Airport | 1,564,929 |
| London Stansted Airport | 595,120 |
| East Midlands Airport | 343,521 |
| ZLC | 157,279 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 151,905 |
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 | 1,404,076 | 160,853 | -1,243,223 |
| London Stansted Airport | 264,122 | 330,998 | +66,876 |
| East Midlands Airport | 196,291 | 147,230 | -49,061 |
| ZLC | 129,715 | 27,564 | -102,151 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 37,797 | 114,108 | +76,311 |
| Manchester Airport | 107,403 | 1,342 | -106,061 |
| Newcastle Airport | 0 | 40,000 | +40,000 |
| Glasgow Airport | 10,796 | 0 | -10,796 |
| Holyhead | 0 | 3,625 | +3,625 |
| Durham Tees Valley Airport | 0 | 2,195 | +2,195 |
Related HS codes
What this shows: Sibling or child HS codes in the same classification branch.
Quick facts
HS code: 293349
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Various chemicals with nitrogen, used in medicines, research, or industrial processes