Import/export HS code 293379: Various lactams
Other chemicals called lactams, used in medicines 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 | 44,495,219 |
| Singapore | 29,739,303 |
| China | 13,347,573 |
| Germany | 10,617,278 |
| Switzerland | 9,633,255 |
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 | 26,567,564 | 17,927,655 | -8,639,909 |
| Singapore | 17,371,638 | 12,367,665 | -5,003,973 |
| China | 4,921,003 | 8,426,570 | +3,505,567 |
| Germany | 5,709,628 | 4,907,650 | -801,978 |
| Switzerland | 5,793,273 | 3,839,982 | -1,953,291 |
| Japan | 5,506,384 | 2,490,452 | -3,015,932 |
| United States | 6,448,206 | 1,058,383 | -5,389,823 |
| Belgium | 1,515,659 | 1,649,071 | +133,412 |
| India | 1,700,044 | 547,254 | -1,152,790 |
| Italy | 172,592 | 1,438,466 | +1,265,874 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Switzerland | 36,063,802 |
| Singapore | 29,851,670 |
| China | 18,819,497 |
| Ireland | 15,575,272 |
| Germany | 9,606,539 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Switzerland | 23,292,733 | 12,771,069 | -10,521,664 |
| Singapore | 17,485,870 | 12,365,800 | -5,120,070 |
| China | 10,090,057 | 8,729,440 | -1,360,617 |
| Ireland | 7,808,509 | 7,766,763 | -41,746 |
| Germany | 5,138,801 | 4,467,738 | -671,063 |
| Japan | 6,202,061 | 2,769,700 | -3,432,361 |
| United States | 3,552,807 | 3,223,369 | -329,438 |
| India | 1,748,208 | 676,870 | -1,071,338 |
| Italy | 8,105 | 1,377,587 | +1,369,482 |
| France | 315,652 | 320,368 | +4,716 |
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 | 13 |
| West Yorkshire | 6 |
| Inner London - West | 5 |
| Kent | 5 |
| Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear | 5 |
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 | 12 | 8 | -4 |
| West Yorkshire | 4 | 5 | +1 |
| Inner London - West | 4 | 5 | +1 |
| Kent | 3 | 4 | +1 |
| Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear | 4 | 3 | -1 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 4 | 1 | -3 |
| Greater Manchester | 1 | 4 | +3 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 3 | 4 | +1 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 3 | 4 | +1 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 2 | 3 | +1 |
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) | 67,233,124 |
| Air transport | 59,757,510 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 4,333,651 |
| Other | 1,289,635 |
| Road transport | 141,521 |
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) | 39,546,706 | 27,686,418 | -11,860,288 |
| Air transport | 34,208,945 | 25,548,565 | -8,660,380 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 2,718,857 | 1,614,794 | -1,104,063 |
| Other | 596,611 | 693,024 | +96,413 |
| Road transport | 61,567 | 79,954 | +18,387 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| London Heathrow Airport | 55,261,070 |
| Holyhead | 39,367,036 |
| London | 6,903,810 |
| Dover | 5,032,199 |
| Hull | 4,521,290 |
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 | 31,144,893 | 24,116,177 | -7,028,716 |
| Holyhead | 23,517,691 | 15,849,345 | -7,668,346 |
| London | 3,421,764 | 3,482,046 | +60,282 |
| Dover | 2,157,700 | 2,874,499 | +716,799 |
| Hull | 4,521,290 | 0 | -4,521,290 |
| Fishguard | 3,026,837 | 0 | -3,026,837 |
| Manchester Airport | 1,974,456 | 387,429 | -1,587,027 |
| Killingholme | 965,145 | 1,011,851 | +46,706 |
| ZLC | 140,523 | 1,773,726 | +1,633,203 |
| Milford | 0 | 1,595,743 | +1,595,743 |
Importer companies by SIC division
What this shows: Industry breakdown (SIC divisions) of importing companies.
Top 5 values
| SIC | Companies |
|---|---|
| Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 27 |
| Scientific research and development | 19 |
| Manufacture of basic pharmaceutical products and pharmaceutical preparations | 15 |
| Manufacture of chemicals and chemical products | 15 |
| Office administrative, office support and other business support activities | 5 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-04 | 16 |
| 2026-03 | 20 |
| 2026-02 | 20 |
| 2026-01 | 17 |
| 2025-12 | 17 |
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+ | 53 |
| 1m-15m | 21 |
| 15m-54m | 10 |
| 0-1m | 4 |
| Other | 3 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Ireland | 55,630,064 |
| United States | 14,581,273 |
| Canada | 8,325,519 |
| Belgium | 8,157,633 |
| Italy | 3,301,961 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ireland | 34,590,353 | 21,039,711 | -13,550,642 |
| United States | 12,114,698 | 2,466,575 | -9,648,123 |
| Canada | 8,283,080 | 42,439 | -8,240,641 |
| Belgium | 8,073,192 | 84,441 | -7,988,751 |
| Italy | 625,139 | 2,676,822 | +2,051,683 |
| Hungary | 1,277,293 | 1,140,775 | -136,518 |
| Spain | 3,734 | 1,890,921 | +1,887,187 |
| Costa Rica | 776,273 | 601,751 | -174,522 |
| France | 919,949 | 260,488 | -659,461 |
| Switzerland | 625,200 | 422,468 | -202,732 |
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 | 19,716 |
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 | 3,023 | 16,693 | +13,670 |
Export volume by transport
What this shows: Export value by transport mode used to ship goods from the UK.
Top 5 values
| Transport | £ |
|---|---|
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 65,547,528 |
| Air transport | 27,330,922 |
| Rail transport | 8,504,028 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 152,930 |
| Other | 19,716 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 38,030,479 | 27,517,049 | -10,513,430 |
| Air transport | 22,544,208 | 4,786,714 | -17,757,494 |
| Rail transport | 8,504,028 | 0 | -8,504,028 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 33,646 | 119,284 | +85,638 |
| Other | 3,023 | 16,693 | +13,670 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Holyhead | 51,510,095 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 22,712,853 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 14,156,783 |
| Eurotunnel | 3,112,159 |
| Fishguard | 2,397,117 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Holyhead | 31,561,308 | 19,948,787 | -11,612,521 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 20,402,907 | 2,309,946 | -18,092,961 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 10,244,215 | 3,912,568 | -6,331,647 |
| Eurotunnel | 445,739 | 2,666,420 | +2,220,681 |
| Fishguard | 2,397,117 | 0 | -2,397,117 |
| Manchester Airport | 1,420,115 | 772,433 | -647,682 |
| London Stansted Airport | 267,826 | 1,056,676 | +788,850 |
| Felixstowe | 591,377 | 566,318 | -25,059 |
| East Midlands Airport | 318,263 | 397,798 | +79,535 |
| Liverpool Docks | 540,246 | 160,853 | -379,393 |
Quick facts
HS code: 293379
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Other chemicals called lactams, used in medicines or industrial processes