Import/export HS code 293624: Vitamin B5 and derivatives
D- or DL-Pantothenic acid (Vitamin B5) and its related compounds, used for metabolism and energy production
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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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Netherlands | 4,377,512 |
| China | 2,315,597 |
| Germany | 1,513,622 |
| India | 970,649 |
| Belgium | 486,975 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Netherlands | 2,738,939 | 1,638,573 | -1,100,366 |
| China | 1,423,867 | 891,730 | -532,137 |
| Germany | 683,570 | 830,052 | +146,482 |
| India | 590,822 | 379,827 | -210,995 |
| Belgium | 333,334 | 153,641 | -179,693 |
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 53,995 | 218,767 | +164,772 |
| Switzerland | 138,988 | 76,665 | -62,323 |
| United States | 50,462 | 53,077 | +2,615 |
| Spain | 101,036 | 0 | -101,036 |
| Ireland | 29,044 | 56,622 | +27,578 |
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 | 5,870,753 |
| United Kingdom | 1,564,717 |
| Germany | 1,264,942 |
| India | 977,116 |
| Netherlands | 200,708 |
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 | 3,514,228 | 2,356,525 | -1,157,703 |
| United Kingdom | 1,027,290 | 537,427 | -489,863 |
| Germany | 555,157 | 709,785 | +154,628 |
| India | 597,289 | 379,827 | -217,462 |
| Netherlands | 62,951 | 137,757 | +74,806 |
| United States | 42,032 | 38,866 | -3,166 |
| Belgium | 0 | 58,164 | +58,164 |
| Switzerland | 21,348 | 0 | -21,348 |
| Spain | 9,561 | 0 | -9,561 |
| France | 8,258 | 0 | -8,258 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Greater Manchester | 7 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 6 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 5 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 5 |
| Inner London - East | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Greater Manchester | 6 | 4 | -2 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 4 | 5 | +1 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 4 | 3 | -1 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 4 | 3 | -1 |
| Inner London - East | 3 | 5 | +2 |
| Cheshire | 3 | 4 | +1 |
| Inner London - West | 3 | 3 | +0 |
| West Yorkshire | 4 | 3 | -1 |
| Kent | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 3 | 1 | -2 |
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) | 5,374,734 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 3,227,925 |
| Air transport | 1,384,020 |
| Other | 528,854 |
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) | 2,953,396 | 2,421,338 | -532,058 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,930,772 | 1,297,153 | -633,619 |
| Air transport | 882,445 | 501,575 | -380,870 |
| Other | 411,751 | 117,103 | -294,648 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Felixstowe | 2,633,219 |
| Immingham Docks | 2,212,408 |
| Dover | 740,496 |
| Leeds Bradford Airport | 532,270 |
| 000 | 528,854 |
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 | 1,342,753 | 1,290,466 | -52,287 |
| Immingham Docks | 1,240,893 | 971,515 | -269,378 |
| Dover | 253,893 | 486,603 | +232,710 |
| Leeds Bradford Airport | 435,534 | 96,736 | -338,798 |
| 000 | 411,751 | 117,103 | -294,648 |
| Thamesport | 320,584 | 201,767 | -118,817 |
| Killingholme | 480,999 | 35,758 | -445,241 |
| London Gateway Port | 379,596 | 35,594 | -344,002 |
| Eurotunnel | 211,210 | 156,458 | -54,752 |
| Harwich | 174,653 | 149,222 | -25,431 |
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 | 26 |
| Manufacture of chemicals and chemical products | 17 |
| Manufacture of food products | 15 |
| Manufacture of basic pharmaceutical products and pharmaceutical preparations | 6 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 5 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 18 |
| 2025-11 | 13 |
| 2025-10 | 16 |
| 2025-09 | 18 |
| 2025-08 | 19 |
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+ | 33 |
| 1m-15m | 24 |
| 15m-54m | 12 |
| Other | 8 |
| 0-1m | 3 |
Import seasonality
What this shows: Average monthly import pattern from historical data.
Quick facts
HS code: 293624
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: D- or DL-Pantothenic acid (Vitamin B5) and its related compounds, used for metabolism and energy production