Import/export HS code 293627: Vitamin C and derivatives
Vitamin C and its related compounds, known for immune support and skin 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| China | 13,507,146 |
| Netherlands | 12,074,653 |
| United States | 8,169,148 |
| Portugal | 6,187,891 |
| Germany | 2,427,494 |
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 | 7,505,322 | 6,001,824 | -1,503,498 |
| Netherlands | 5,182,855 | 6,891,798 | +1,708,943 |
| United States | 4,066,244 | 4,102,904 | +36,660 |
| Portugal | 3,337,839 | 2,850,052 | -487,787 |
| Germany | 1,238,005 | 1,189,489 | -48,516 |
| France | 491,894 | 422,959 | -68,935 |
| Ireland | 594,800 | 294,319 | -300,481 |
| Switzerland | 298,630 | 558,897 | +260,267 |
| India | 91,018 | 436,426 | +345,408 |
| Belgium | 365,423 | 132,157 | -233,266 |
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 | 26,914,513 |
| United Kingdom | 13,702,051 |
| Japan | 3,149,669 |
| United States | 1,544,950 |
| Germany | 1,123,315 |
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 | 14,830,755 | 12,083,758 | -2,746,997 |
| United Kingdom | 5,942,282 | 7,759,769 | +1,817,487 |
| Japan | 1,420,840 | 1,728,829 | +307,989 |
| United States | 1,013,610 | 531,340 | -482,270 |
| Germany | 492,231 | 631,084 | +138,853 |
| India | 152,372 | 407,214 | +254,842 |
| Taiwan | 89,713 | 99,230 | +9,517 |
| South Korea | 56,971 | 125,015 | +68,044 |
| Netherlands | 44,251 | 43,330 | -921 |
| France | 21,523 | 65,489 | +43,966 |
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 | 16 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 10 |
| Inner London - West | 10 |
| Inner London - East | 9 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 8 |
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 | 12 | 10 | -2 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 9 | 8 | -1 |
| Inner London - West | 8 | 7 | -1 |
| Inner London - East | 5 | 6 | +1 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 7 | 5 | -2 |
| Greater Manchester | 6 | 6 | +0 |
| West Yorkshire | 7 | 4 | -3 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 6 | 4 | -2 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 5 | 3 | -2 |
| Kent | 4 | 3 | -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) | 18,134,904 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 17,911,215 |
| Air transport | 10,549,071 |
| Other | 1,550,749 |
| Road transport | 168,352 |
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) | 9,091,711 | 9,043,193 | -48,518 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 9,454,635 | 8,456,580 | -998,055 |
| Air transport | 4,760,596 | 5,788,475 | +1,027,879 |
| Other | 1,251,410 | 299,339 | -952,071 |
| Road transport | 53,658 | 114,694 | +61,036 |
| Rail transport | 0 | 1,021 | +1,021 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Felixstowe | 15,905,861 |
| East Midlands Airport | 6,855,017 |
| Eurotunnel | 6,376,507 |
| Immingham Docks | 4,992,277 |
| Dover | 2,032,832 |
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 | 7,855,367 | 8,050,494 | +195,127 |
| East Midlands Airport | 3,383,416 | 3,471,601 | +88,185 |
| Eurotunnel | 3,327,468 | 3,049,039 | -278,429 |
| Immingham Docks | 2,176,461 | 2,815,816 | +639,355 |
| Dover | 1,257,965 | 774,867 | -483,098 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 640,959 | 1,104,853 | +463,894 |
| 000 | 1,251,410 | 299,339 | -952,071 |
| Harwich | 847,588 | 497,848 | -349,740 |
| Thamesport | 717,403 | 475,055 | -242,348 |
| Southampton | 367,932 | 328,800 | -39,132 |
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 | 47 |
| Manufacture of food products | 27 |
| Manufacture of chemicals and chemical products | 23 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 23 |
| Manufacture of basic pharmaceutical products and pharmaceutical preparations | 14 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-04 | 34 |
| 2026-03 | 38 |
| 2026-02 | 30 |
| 2026-01 | 37 |
| 2025-12 | 33 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| PRINOVA EUROPE LIMITED | 116 |
| WHITMAN LABORATORIES LIMITED | 113 |
| CAMBRIDGE COMMODITIES LIMITED | 102 |
| SIGMA-ALDRICH COMPANY LIMITED | 98 |
| FRANK WRIGHT LIMITED | 97 |
| PRINOVA SOLUTIONS EUROPE LIMITED | 93 |
| IMCD UK LIMITED | 91 |
| LEHVOSS UK LIMITED | 73 |
| DIRECT FOOD INGREDIENTS LIMITED | 67 |
| LIFE TECHNOLOGIES LIMITED | 52 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 61 |
| 54m+ | 51 |
| 15m-54m | 22 |
| 0-1m | 12 |
| Other | 9 |
Import seasonality
What this shows: Average monthly import pattern from historical data.
Quick facts
HS code: 293627
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Vitamin C and its related compounds, known for immune support and skin health