Import/export HS code 293623: Vitamin B2 and derivatives
Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin) and its related compounds, important for skin and eye health
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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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Germany | 2,926,560 |
| Netherlands | 2,166,670 |
| China | 785,862 |
| India | 664,560 |
| United States | 188,431 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Germany | 1,841,579 | 1,084,981 | -756,598 |
| Netherlands | 1,066,588 | 1,100,082 | +33,494 |
| China | 430,442 | 355,420 | -75,022 |
| India | 391,496 | 273,064 | -118,432 |
| United States | 121,014 | 67,417 | -53,597 |
| Ireland | 44,032 | 68,839 | +24,807 |
| Canada | 45,577 | 0 | -45,577 |
| Spain | 2,275 | 30,476 | +28,201 |
| Switzerland | 11,338 | 18,595 | +7,257 |
| France | 16,495 | 10,474 | -6,021 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| South Korea | 3,001,734 |
| China | 1,488,832 |
| Germany | 1,133,181 |
| India | 642,403 |
| France | 81,726 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| South Korea | 1,760,685 | 1,241,049 | -519,636 |
| China | 796,365 | 692,467 | -103,898 |
| Germany | 634,206 | 498,975 | -135,231 |
| India | 437,468 | 204,935 | -232,533 |
| France | 81,726 | 0 | -81,726 |
| United States | 25,518 | 21,045 | -4,473 |
| Sri Lanka | 19,425 | 0 | -19,425 |
| Netherlands | 7,171 | 0 | -7,171 |
| Turkey | 5,460 | 0 | -5,460 |
| Belgium | 3,828 | 0 | -3,828 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Outer London - West and North West | 5 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 4 |
| Inner London - East | 4 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 3 |
| Cambridgeshire and Peterborough | 3 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Outer London - West and North West | 5 | 5 | +0 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 3 | 4 | +1 |
| Inner London - East | 2 | 3 | +1 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 3 | 1 | -2 |
| Cambridgeshire and Peterborough | 3 | 2 | -1 |
| Kent | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Cheshire | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Greater Manchester | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Inner London - West | 2 | 1 | -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) | 4,224,676 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,356,824 |
| Air transport | 841,566 |
| Other | 585,298 |
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) | 2,448,720 | 1,775,956 | -672,764 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 724,082 | 632,742 | -91,340 |
| Air transport | 592,277 | 249,289 | -342,988 |
| Other | 233,937 | 351,361 | +117,424 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Killingholme | 1,500,997 |
| Felixstowe | 1,300,720 |
| Immingham Docks | 730,316 |
| Eurotunnel | 719,954 |
| 000 | 585,298 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Killingholme | 919,119 | 581,878 | -337,241 |
| Felixstowe | 622,529 | 678,191 | +55,662 |
| Immingham Docks | 430,077 | 300,239 | -129,838 |
| Eurotunnel | 418,162 | 301,792 | -116,370 |
| 000 | 233,937 | 351,361 | +117,424 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 326,491 | 108,767 | -217,724 |
| Dover | 219,423 | 198,523 | -20,900 |
| Thamesport | 227,010 | 155,377 | -71,633 |
| Leeds Bradford Airport | 131,544 | 26,955 | -104,589 |
| Harwich | 106,929 | 41,592 | -65,337 |
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 | 20 |
| Manufacture of basic pharmaceutical products and pharmaceutical preparations | 13 |
| Manufacture of food products | 12 |
| Manufacture of chemicals and chemical products | 5 |
| 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 | 8 |
| 2025-10 | 13 |
| 2025-09 | 10 |
| 2025-08 | 8 |
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+ | 20 |
| 1m-15m | 19 |
| 15m-54m | 6 |
| Other | 3 |
| 0-1m | 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Netherlands | 212,219 |
| Ireland | 116,150 |
| Turkey | 108,643 |
| India | 62,845 |
| Germany | 34,352 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Netherlands | 142,342 | 69,877 | -72,465 |
| Ireland | 60,126 | 56,024 | -4,102 |
| Turkey | 102,015 | 6,628 | -95,387 |
| India | 62,845 | 0 | -62,845 |
| Germany | 1,500 | 32,852 | +31,352 |
| Switzerland | 10,556 | 1,384 | -9,172 |
| Italy | 1,185 | 5,473 | +4,288 |
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 5,301 | 0 | -5,301 |
| United States | 5,160 | 0 | -5,160 |
| China | 0 | 4,412 | +4,412 |
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 | 85,363 |
| Netherlands | 1,350 |
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 | 40,364 | 44,999 | +4,635 |
| Netherlands | 0 | 1,350 | +1,350 |
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) | 385,708 |
| Air transport | 87,209 |
| Other | 86,713 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 36,121 |
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) | 265,292 | 120,416 | -144,876 |
| Air transport | 74,921 | 12,288 | -62,633 |
| Other | 40,364 | 46,349 | +5,985 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 34,503 | 1,618 | -32,885 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 322,735 |
| 000 | 86,713 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 39,939 |
| London Gateway Port | 36,121 |
| Killingholme | 25,216 |
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 | 242,804 | 79,931 | -162,873 |
| 000 | 40,364 | 46,349 | +5,985 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 30,054 | 9,885 | -20,169 |
| London Gateway Port | 34,503 | 1,618 | -32,885 |
| Killingholme | 0 | 25,216 | +25,216 |
| East Midlands Airport | 24,199 | 0 | -24,199 |
| ZLC | 19,168 | 2,403 | -16,765 |
| Harwich | 10,139 | 5,594 | -4,545 |
| Holyhead | 3,485 | 9,675 | +6,190 |
| Liverpool Docks | 4,490 | 0 | -4,490 |
Quick facts
HS code: 293623
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin) and its related compounds, important for skin and eye health