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 | 4,940,941 |
| Spain | 2,019,293 |
| India | 1,717,594 |
| Belgium | 819,099 |
| Netherlands | 698,494 |
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 | 2,315,032 | 2,625,909 | +310,877 |
| Spain | 1,172,090 | 847,203 | -324,887 |
| India | 1,712,368 | 5,226 | -1,707,142 |
| Belgium | 347,640 | 471,459 | +123,819 |
| Netherlands | 380,878 | 317,616 | -63,262 |
| Germany | 119,017 | 195,041 | +76,024 |
| United States | 134,979 | 151,668 | +16,689 |
| Italy | 3,523 | 93,870 | +90,347 |
| Japan | 72,383 | 19,930 | -52,453 |
| France | 34,840 | 9,985 | -24,855 |
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 | 5,839,694 |
| Spain | 2,022,536 |
| India | 1,769,184 |
| Belgium | 893,590 |
| United States | 298,809 |
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 | 2,598,351 | 3,241,343 | +642,992 |
| Spain | 1,167,197 | 855,339 | -311,858 |
| India | 1,745,879 | 23,305 | -1,722,574 |
| Belgium | 513,003 | 380,587 | -132,416 |
| United States | 134,041 | 164,768 | +30,727 |
| Japan | 72,383 | 19,930 | -52,453 |
| Netherlands | 19,897 | 32,011 | +12,114 |
| Italy | 3,523 | 30,232 | +26,709 |
| France | 29,660 | 0 | -29,660 |
| Greece | 14,527 | 0 | -14,527 |
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 | 4 |
| Cheshire | 4 |
| Greater Manchester | 4 |
| Inner London - West | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Cheshire | 3 | 4 | +1 |
| Greater Manchester | 4 | 3 | -1 |
| Inner London - West | 2 | 3 | +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 |
| East Yorkshire and Northern Lincolnshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 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) | 7,402,990 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 2,969,396 |
| Air transport | 699,375 |
| 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) | 4,250,020 | 3,152,970 | -1,097,050 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 1,631,284 | 1,338,112 | -293,172 |
| Air transport | 433,297 | 266,078 | -167,219 |
| Other | 188 | 132 | -56 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Felixstowe | 5,795,567 |
| Dover | 1,321,744 |
| Middlesbrough | 659,117 |
| Southampton | 635,880 |
| Portsmouth | 621,750 |
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 | 3,394,972 | 2,400,595 | -994,377 |
| Dover | 451,144 | 870,600 | +419,456 |
| Middlesbrough | 198,431 | 460,686 | +262,255 |
| Southampton | 492,048 | 143,832 | -348,216 |
| Portsmouth | 591,901 | 29,849 | -562,052 |
| Liverpool Docks | 217,818 | 174,954 | -42,864 |
| Immingham Docks | 224,244 | 133,574 | -90,670 |
| London Stansted Airport | 243,491 | 44,736 | -198,755 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 100,146 | 114,948 | +14,802 |
| London Gateway Port | 0 | 162,036 | +162,036 |
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 | 14 |
| Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 9 |
| Scientific research and development | 6 |
| Manufacture of rubber and plastic products | 4 |
| Other manufacturing | 3 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 7 |
| 2025-11 | 4 |
| 2025-10 | 12 |
| 2025-09 | 5 |
| 2025-08 | 7 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| HICKSON LIMITED | 51 |
| PIRELLI UK TYRES LIMITED | 50 |
| THOR SPECIALITIES (UK) LIMITED | 43 |
| THOMAS SWAN & CO.LIMITED | 42 |
| WATERSIDE COLOURS LIMITED | 41 |
| LEHVOSS UK LIMITED | 36 |
| ARCH UK BIOCIDES LIMITED | 31 |
| SAFIC-ALCAN UK LIMITED | 28 |
| 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 |
| 1m-15m | 9 |
| 15m-54m | 8 |
| 0-1m | 1 |
| 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Uruguay | 372,827 |
| Turkey | 354,668 |
| Italy | 337,730 |
| Sweden | 265,926 |
| United States | 239,760 |
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 | 161,280 | 193,388 | +32,108 |
| Italy | 321,213 | 16,517 | -304,696 |
| Sweden | 180,073 | 85,853 | -94,220 |
| United States | 174,597 | 65,163 | -109,434 |
| India | 43,711 | 62,465 | +18,754 |
| Germany | 61,700 | 0 | -61,700 |
| Netherlands | 0 | 32,464 | +32,464 |
| Ireland | 26,390 | 4,733 | -21,657 |
| Switzerland | 0 | 21,254 | +21,254 |
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) | 864,165 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 755,094 |
| Air transport | 304,971 |
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) | 497,021 | 367,144 | -129,877 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 584,192 | 170,902 | -413,290 |
| Air transport | 220,401 | 84,570 | -135,831 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 472,816 |
| London Gateway Port | 371,381 |
| Immingham Docks | 321,394 |
| Dover | 246,181 |
| 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 | 419,527 | 53,289 | -366,238 |
| London Gateway Port | 308,916 | 62,465 | -246,451 |
| Immingham Docks | 186,912 | 134,482 | -52,430 |
| Dover | 160,032 | 86,149 | -73,883 |
| Felixstowe | 0 | 191,209 | +191,209 |
| London Stansted Airport | 91,839 | 58,121 | -33,718 |
| East Midlands Airport | 93,349 | 12,526 | -80,823 |
| Manchester Airport | 15,761 | 4,541 | -11,220 |
| ZLC | 10,001 | 9,382 | -619 |
| 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