Import/export HS code 293420: Compounds with benzothiazole ring
Chemical compounds containing a benzothiazole ring in their structure, not further fused or modified
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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 | £ |
|---|---|
| China | 5,555,403 |
| Spain | 2,160,696 |
| Belgium | 913,793 |
| India | 900,126 |
| Netherlands | 682,308 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| China | 2,813,369 | 2,742,034 | -71,335 |
| Spain | 1,159,890 | 1,000,806 | -159,084 |
| Belgium | 532,235 | 381,558 | -150,677 |
| India | 894,900 | 5,226 | -889,674 |
| Netherlands | 427,030 | 255,278 | -171,752 |
| Germany | 101,626 | 238,566 | +136,940 |
| United States | 146,114 | 151,921 | +5,807 |
| Italy | 3,523 | 122,365 | +118,842 |
| Japan | 54,684 | 19,930 | -34,754 |
| France | 23,237 | 13,454 | -9,783 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| China | 6,485,770 |
| Spain | 2,163,939 |
| India | 957,529 |
| Belgium | 951,337 |
| United States | 336,568 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| China | 3,248,715 | 3,237,055 | -11,660 |
| Spain | 1,154,997 | 1,008,942 | -146,055 |
| India | 927,383 | 30,146 | -897,237 |
| Belgium | 570,715 | 380,622 | -190,093 |
| United States | 145,176 | 191,392 | +46,216 |
| Japan | 54,684 | 19,930 | -34,754 |
| Italy | 3,523 | 58,727 | +55,204 |
| Netherlands | 23,648 | 25,645 | +1,997 |
| France | 19,463 | 4,472 | -14,991 |
| Ukraine | 2,569 | 4,685 | +2,116 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Greater Manchester | 5 |
| Cheshire | 4 |
| Inner London - West | 4 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 3 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 2 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Greater Manchester | 4 | 4 | +0 |
| Cheshire | 3 | 4 | +1 |
| Inner London - West | 2 | 4 | +2 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 2 | 0 | -2 |
| Gloucestershire and Wiltshire | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Cambridgeshire and Peterborough | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| East Yorkshire and Northern Lincolnshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
Import volume by transport
What this shows: Import value by transport mode used to bring goods into the UK.
Top 5 values
| Transport | £ |
|---|---|
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 7,194,248 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 3,237,824 |
| Air transport | 702,524 |
| Other | 320 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 4,023,348 | 3,170,900 | -852,448 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 1,675,833 | 1,561,991 | -113,842 |
| Air transport | 468,839 | 233,685 | -235,154 |
| Other | 188 | 132 | -56 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Felixstowe | 5,600,122 |
| Dover | 1,516,891 |
| Middlesbrough | 634,047 |
| Southampton | 618,181 |
| Portsmouth | 558,078 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Felixstowe | 2,832,290 | 2,767,832 | -64,458 |
| Dover | 522,649 | 994,242 | +471,593 |
| Middlesbrough | 238,563 | 395,484 | +156,921 |
| Southampton | 598,251 | 19,930 | -578,321 |
| Portsmouth | 511,101 | 46,977 | -464,124 |
| Immingham Docks | 232,287 | 153,589 | -78,698 |
| Liverpool Docks | 259,104 | 120,268 | -138,836 |
| London Stansted Airport | 248,874 | 35,083 | -213,791 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 102,266 | 125,131 | +22,865 |
| Eurotunnel | 133,328 | 61,669 | -71,659 |
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 | 13 |
| Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 9 |
| Manufacture of rubber and plastic products | 5 |
| Scientific research and development | 5 |
| Office administrative, office support and other business support activities | 3 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-04 | 10 |
| 2026-03 | 5 |
| 2026-02 | 5 |
| 2026-01 | 7 |
| 2025-12 | 3 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| PIRELLI UK TYRES LIMITED | 53 |
| HICKSON LIMITED | 51 |
| THOR SPECIALITIES (UK) LIMITED | 46 |
| THOMAS SWAN & CO.LIMITED | 43 |
| WATERSIDE COLOURS LIMITED | 41 |
| LEHVOSS UK LIMITED | 38 |
| SAFIC-ALCAN UK LIMITED | 31 |
| ARCH UK BIOCIDES LIMITED | 31 |
| GLAXO OPERATIONS UK LIMITED | 27 |
| AVOCADO RESEARCH CHEMICALS LIMITED | 25 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 54m+ | 19 |
| 15m-54m | 9 |
| 1m-15m | 9 |
| 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Uruguay | 372,827 |
| Turkey | 349,144 |
| Italy | 270,084 |
| Sweden | 251,036 |
| United States | 241,712 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Uruguay | 254,174 | 118,653 | -135,521 |
| Turkey | 170,204 | 178,940 | +8,736 |
| Italy | 212,945 | 57,139 | -155,806 |
| Sweden | 176,814 | 74,222 | -102,592 |
| United States | 165,528 | 76,184 | -89,344 |
| India | 43,711 | 62,465 | +18,754 |
| Germany | 59,164 | 0 | -59,164 |
| Netherlands | 0 | 46,051 | +46,051 |
| Ireland | 24,098 | 4,733 | -19,365 |
| Hungary | 15,647 | 12,278 | -3,369 |
Export volume by transport
What this shows: Export value by transport mode used to ship goods from the UK.
Top 5 values
| Transport | £ |
|---|---|
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 849,275 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 711,565 |
| Air transport | 307,949 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 495,601 | 353,674 | -141,927 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 480,680 | 230,885 | -249,795 |
| Air transport | 206,387 | 101,562 | -104,825 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 475,898 |
| London Gateway Port | 371,381 |
| Immingham Docks | 306,504 |
| Dover | 200,512 |
| Felixstowe | 191,209 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 308,033 | 167,865 | -140,168 |
| London Gateway Port | 308,916 | 62,465 | -246,451 |
| Immingham Docks | 183,653 | 122,851 | -60,802 |
| Dover | 168,956 | 31,556 | -137,400 |
| Felixstowe | 0 | 191,209 | +191,209 |
| London Stansted Airport | 88,905 | 64,683 | -24,222 |
| East Midlands Airport | 88,043 | 20,226 | -67,817 |
| ZLC | 13,124 | 14,744 | +1,620 |
| Manchester Airport | 13,210 | 1,909 | -11,301 |
| Southampton | 0 | 8,613 | +8,613 |
Related HS codes
What this shows: Sibling or child HS codes in the same classification branch.
Quick facts
HS code: 293420
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Chemical compounds containing a benzothiazole ring in their structure, not further fused or modified