Import/export HS code 29334990: Various nitrogen-based chemicals
Various chemicals with nitrogen, used in medicines, research, or industrial processes
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- It helps you understand the market size for your product in the UK.
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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 | 278,300,399 |
| China | 87,048,249 |
| Netherlands | 37,705,626 |
| United States | 24,371,020 |
| Switzerland | 13,010,243 |
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 | 148,608,384 | 129,692,015 | -18,916,369 |
| China | 726,860 | 86,321,389 | +85,594,529 |
| Netherlands | 37,690,306 | 15,320 | -37,674,986 |
| United States | 433,506 | 23,937,514 | +23,504,008 |
| Switzerland | 6,005,006 | 7,005,237 | +1,000,231 |
| India | 860,222 | 2,082,173 | +1,221,951 |
| Belgium | 5,304 | 535,605 | +530,301 |
| Latvia | 33,524 | 306,882 | +273,358 |
| Germany | 116,567 | 182,934 | +66,367 |
| France | 181,489 | 88,491 | -92,998 |
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 | 315,459,075 |
| China | 111,062,632 |
| Switzerland | 12,896,994 |
| India | 4,218,987 |
| United States | 513,401 |
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 | 185,765,348 | 129,693,727 | -56,071,621 |
| China | 876,331 | 110,186,301 | +109,309,970 |
| Switzerland | 5,965,801 | 6,931,193 | +965,392 |
| India | 1,512,145 | 2,706,842 | +1,194,697 |
| United States | 384,487 | 128,914 | -255,573 |
| Ukraine | 32,567 | 306,661 | +274,094 |
| France | 181,478 | 85,865 | -95,613 |
| Germany | 48,692 | 147,631 | +98,939 |
| Canada | 7,688 | 88,278 | +80,590 |
| Japan | 37,611 | 22,719 | -14,892 |
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 | 11 |
| Greater Manchester | 5 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 4 |
| Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear | 4 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 4 |
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 | 9 | +4 |
| Greater Manchester | 4 | 4 | +0 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 3 | 1 | -2 |
| Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear | 3 | 4 | +1 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 2 | 4 | +2 |
| Cambridgeshire and Peterborough | 3 | 3 | +0 |
| Inner London - West | 2 | 3 | +1 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 3 | 1 | -2 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| East Central Scotland | 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) | 329,349,818 |
| Air transport | 115,531,870 |
| Other | 223,195 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 103,921 |
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) | 192,252,151 | 137,097,667 | -55,154,484 |
| Air transport | 2,438,130 | 113,093,740 | +110,655,610 |
| Other | 180,294 | 42,901 | -137,393 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 9,640 | 94,281 | +84,641 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Holyhead | 315,445,182 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 112,937,424 |
| ZLC | 11,621,564 |
| Manchester Airport | 1,653,461 |
| Eurotunnel | 1,050,434 |
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 | 185,757,430 | 129,687,752 | -56,069,678 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 1,236,287 | 111,701,137 | +110,464,850 |
| ZLC | 4,987,342 | 6,634,222 | +1,646,880 |
| Manchester Airport | 861,960 | 791,501 | -70,459 |
| Eurotunnel | 518,453 | 531,981 | +13,528 |
| Immingham Docks | 860,257 | 24,172 | -836,085 |
| London Stansted Airport | 77,002 | 488,537 | +411,535 |
| Dover | 79,384 | 200,038 | +120,654 |
| East Midlands Airport | 144,546 | 102,381 | -42,165 |
| 000 | 180,294 | 42,901 | -137,393 |
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 | 11 |
| Manufacture of basic pharmaceutical products and pharmaceutical preparations | 10 |
| Manufacture of chemicals and chemical products | 10 |
| Other manufacturing | 4 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-04 | 7 |
| 2026-03 | 4 |
| 2026-02 | 9 |
| 2026-01 | 7 |
| 2025-12 | 5 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| SIGMA-ALDRICH COMPANY LIMITED | 66 |
| APOLLO SCIENTIFIC LTD | 55 |
| LGC LIMITED | 37 |
| GLAXO OPERATIONS UK LIMITED | 36 |
| AVOCADO RESEARCH CHEMICALS LIMITED | 36 |
| OXOID LIMITED | 33 |
| GIVAUDAN UK LIMITED | 32 |
| BIOSYNTH LIMITED | 29 |
| BRISTOL LABORATORIES LIMITED | 22 |
| CAMBRIDGE COMMODITIES LIMITED | 21 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 54m+ | 32 |
| 1m-15m | 12 |
| 15m-54m | 5 |
| 0-1m | 3 |
| 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 | 765,178 |
| France | 203,736 |
| Kuwait | 172,688 |
| Finland | 144,432 |
| China | 119,284 |
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 | 301,995 | 463,183 | +161,188 |
| France | 87,834 | 115,902 | +28,068 |
| Kuwait | 0 | 172,688 | +172,688 |
| Finland | 136,069 | 8,363 | -127,706 |
| China | 119,284 | 0 | -119,284 |
| Ireland | 29,544 | 70,466 | +40,922 |
| Israel | 21,866 | 27,186 | +5,320 |
| Belgium | 21,158 | 12,305 | -8,853 |
| Switzerland | 15,219 | 17,470 | +2,251 |
| Netherlands | 25,361 | 0 | -25,361 |
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 | 1,617,310 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 152,090 |
| 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 | 784,107 | 833,203 | +49,096 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 34,469 | 117,621 | +83,152 |
| 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 Stansted Airport | 612,887 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 473,602 |
| East Midlands Airport | 239,910 |
| ZLC | 173,419 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 148,465 |
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 Stansted Airport | 178,696 | 434,191 | +255,495 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 257,763 | 215,839 | -41,924 |
| East Midlands Airport | 104,854 | 135,056 | +30,202 |
| ZLC | 134,049 | 39,370 | -94,679 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 34,469 | 113,996 | +79,527 |
| Manchester Airport | 108,745 | 0 | -108,745 |
| Edinburgh Airport | 0 | 6,552 | +6,552 |
| Holyhead | 0 | 3,625 | +3,625 |
| Durham Tees Valley Airport | 0 | 2,195 | +2,195 |
| London Gateway Port | 0 | 2,192 | +2,192 |
Quick facts
HS code: 29334990
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Various chemicals with nitrogen, used in medicines, research, or industrial processes