Import/export HS code 293391: Benzodiazepines and their salts
Medicines like diazepam and alprazolam, used for anxiety, sleep, or seizures
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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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Italy | 1,431,258 |
| Germany | 604,330 |
| Canada | 191,948 |
| United States | 102,868 |
| Israel | 44,018 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Italy | 746,906 | 684,352 | -62,554 |
| Germany | 202,168 | 402,162 | +199,994 |
| Canada | 54,943 | 137,005 | +82,062 |
| United States | 73,569 | 29,299 | -44,270 |
| Israel | 1,221 | 42,797 | +41,576 |
| France | 41,029 | 1,151 | -39,878 |
| India | 16,175 | 17,466 | +1,291 |
| Japan | 33,277 | 0 | -33,277 |
| Netherlands | 23,235 | 0 | -23,235 |
| Denmark | 11,152 | 3,412 | -7,740 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Italy | 1,431,008 |
| Germany | 603,325 |
| United States | 226,442 |
| Japan | 128,678 |
| China | 50,644 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Italy | 744,052 | 686,956 | -57,096 |
| Germany | 201,163 | 402,162 | +200,999 |
| United States | 23,687 | 202,755 | +179,068 |
| Japan | 128,678 | 0 | -128,678 |
| China | 45,367 | 5,277 | -40,090 |
| France | 42,034 | 1,151 | -40,883 |
| India | 16,175 | 17,466 | +1,291 |
| Israel | 1,221 | 1,877 | +656 |
| Albania | 2,854 | 0 | -2,854 |
| Canada | 1,446 | 0 | -1,446 |
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 | 3 |
| Devon | 2 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 1 |
| Essex | 1 |
| Gloucestershire and Wiltshire | 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 | 3 | +2 |
| Devon | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Essex | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Gloucestershire and Wiltshire | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Lancashire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Merseyside | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear | 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 1,510,322 |
| Air transport | 980,282 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 34,896 |
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) | 528,108 | 982,214 | +454,106 |
| Air transport | 644,852 | 335,430 | -309,422 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 34,896 | 0 | -34,896 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover | 1,266,495 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 684,550 |
| London Stansted Airport | 277,889 |
| Eurotunnel | 135,800 |
| London | 56,047 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dover | 418,151 | 848,344 | +430,193 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 516,832 | 167,718 | -349,114 |
| London Stansted Airport | 123,402 | 154,487 | +31,085 |
| Eurotunnel | 30,675 | 105,125 | +74,450 |
| London | 56,047 | 0 | -56,047 |
| Thamesport | 33,277 | 0 | -33,277 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 0 | 28,745 | +28,745 |
| Killingholme | 23,235 | 0 | -23,235 |
| Manchester Airport | 1,192 | 13,225 | +12,033 |
| Luton Airport | 2,043 | 0 | -2,043 |
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
|
8 |
|
Manufacture of basic pharmaceutical products and pharmaceutical preparations
|
3 |
|
Manufacture of chemicals and chemical products
|
3 |
|
Other manufacturing
|
2 |
|
Scientific research and development
|
2 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-05 | 3 |
| 2026-04 | 3 |
| 2026-02 | 2 |
| 2025-11 | 4 |
| 2025-09 | 2 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| ACCORD-UK LTD | 19 |
| LGC LIMITED | 18 |
| SIGMA-ALDRICH COMPANY LIMITED | 15 |
| WHITMAN LABORATORIES LIMITED | 13 |
| R.W. UNWIN & CO. LIMITED | 9 |
| KODAK ALARIS LIMITED | 8 |
| ACTIVE PHARMA SUPPLIES LIMITED | 5 |
| LIFE TECHNOLOGIES LIMITED | 5 |
| PROVIMI LIMITED | 5 |
| EVOTEC (UK) LIMITED | 4 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 54m+ | 10 |
| 1m-15m | 4 |
| 15m-54m | 3 |
| Other | 2 |
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 Arab Emirates | 159,642 |
| Yemen | 132,239 |
| France | 129,553 |
| Spain | 63,527 |
| Gibraltar | 48,461 |
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 Arab Emirates | 0 | 159,642 | +159,642 |
| Yemen | 0 | 132,239 | +132,239 |
| France | 0 | 129,553 | +129,553 |
| Spain | 49,014 | 14,513 | -34,501 |
| Gibraltar | 24,790 | 23,671 | -1,119 |
| Afghanistan | 30,884 | 0 | -30,884 |
| Sierra Leone | 10,102 | 15,654 | +5,552 |
| Rwanda | 0 | 21,457 | +21,457 |
| Ghana | 15,006 | 0 | -15,006 |
| United States | 0 | 14,887 | +14,887 |
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 | 399,075 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 202,727 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 132,239 |
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 | 111,749 | 287,326 | +175,577 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 69,514 | 133,213 | +63,699 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 0 | 132,239 | +132,239 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| London Heathrow Airport | 329,134 |
| London Gateway Port | 132,239 |
| Eurotunnel | 123,001 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 79,726 |
| East Midlands Airport | 43,149 |
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 | 83,968 | 245,166 | +161,198 |
| London Gateway Port | 0 | 132,239 | +132,239 |
| Eurotunnel | 0 | 123,001 | +123,001 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 69,514 | 10,212 | -59,302 |
| East Midlands Airport | 26,438 | 16,711 | -9,727 |
| London Stansted Airport | 1,343 | 19,864 | +18,521 |
| ZLC | 0 | 4,149 | +4,149 |
| Brize Norton | 0 | 1,436 | +1,436 |
Related HS codes
What this shows: Sibling or child HS codes in the same classification branch.
Quick facts
HS code: 293391
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Medicines like diazepam and alprazolam, used for anxiety, sleep, or seizures