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 | 4,187,226 |
| China | 2,169,774 |
| Germany | 1,611,074 |
| India | 1,126,444 |
| Belgium | 541,258 |
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 | 2,471,417 | 1,715,809 | -755,608 |
| China | 1,218,779 | 950,995 | -267,784 |
| Germany | 724,694 | 886,380 | +161,686 |
| India | 612,670 | 513,774 | -98,896 |
| Belgium | 330,681 | 210,577 | -120,104 |
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 96,495 | 261,267 | +164,772 |
| Switzerland | 130,748 | 160,628 | +29,880 |
| Spain | 101,036 | 20,015 | -81,021 |
| United States | 50,282 | 55,138 | +4,856 |
| Ireland | 40,917 | 39,766 | -1,151 |
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 | 5,818,061 |
| United Kingdom | 1,529,515 |
| Germany | 1,341,680 |
| India | 1,129,671 |
| Netherlands | 258,199 |
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 | 3,354,930 | 2,463,131 | -891,799 |
| United Kingdom | 958,237 | 571,278 | -386,959 |
| Germany | 536,109 | 805,571 | +269,462 |
| India | 615,897 | 513,774 | -102,123 |
| Netherlands | 67,485 | 190,714 | +123,229 |
| Switzerland | 21,348 | 70,364 | +49,016 |
| United States | 29,393 | 52,300 | +22,907 |
| Belgium | 3,665 | 54,499 | +50,834 |
| 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 |
|---|---|
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 6 |
| Greater Manchester | 6 |
| Inner London - East | 6 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 5 |
| Cheshire | 4 |
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 | 4 | 5 | +1 |
| Greater Manchester | 5 | 5 | +0 |
| Inner London - East | 4 | 6 | +2 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 4 | 4 | +0 |
| Cheshire | 3 | 4 | +1 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 3 | 3 | +0 |
| Inner London - West | 3 | 3 | +0 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 3 | 1 | -2 |
| West Yorkshire | 4 | 2 | -2 |
| Kent | 2 | 2 | +0 |
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) | 5,502,578 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 3,412,887 |
| Air transport | 1,344,593 |
| Other | 404,417 |
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) | 3,042,969 | 2,459,609 | -583,360 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,752,297 | 1,660,590 | -91,707 |
| Air transport | 742,331 | 602,262 | -140,069 |
| Other | 261,850 | 142,567 | -119,283 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Felixstowe | 2,878,258 |
| Immingham Docks | 2,364,406 |
| Dover | 794,042 |
| Thamesport | 584,456 |
| Killingholme | 492,610 |
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 | 1,406,482 | 1,471,776 | +65,294 |
| Immingham Docks | 1,338,236 | 1,026,170 | -312,066 |
| Dover | 282,263 | 511,779 | +229,516 |
| Thamesport | 290,249 | 294,207 | +3,958 |
| Killingholme | 388,264 | 104,346 | -283,918 |
| Leeds Bradford Airport | 322,161 | 107,998 | -214,163 |
| Eurotunnel | 199,886 | 216,238 | +16,352 |
| London Gateway Port | 383,787 | 27,950 | -355,837 |
| 000 | 261,850 | 142,567 | -119,283 |
| Harwich | 165,542 | 109,960 | -55,582 |
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 | 16 |
| Manufacture of food products | 16 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 6 |
| Manufacture of basic pharmaceutical products and pharmaceutical preparations | 5 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-04 | 19 |
| 2026-03 | 14 |
| 2026-02 | 15 |
| 2026-01 | 18 |
| 2025-12 | 15 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| FRANK WRIGHT LIMITED | 101 |
| CAMBRIDGE COMMODITIES LIMITED | 74 |
| BASF PUBLIC LIMITED COMPANY | 51 |
| DIRECT FOOD INGREDIENTS LIMITED | 51 |
| CORNELIUS GROUP PLC | 50 |
| DSM NUTRITIONAL PRODUCTS (UK) LIMITED | 48 |
| PRINOVA EUROPE LIMITED | 43 |
| PROVIMI LIMITED | 37 |
| FILLCARE LIMITED | 37 |
| FORUM PRODUCTS HOLDINGS LIMITED | 32 |
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