Import/export HS code 293628: Vitamin E and derivatives
Vitamin E and its related compounds, used for skin and antioxidant benefits
Why this is important if you are looking for potential customers in the UK:
- It helps you understand the market size for your product in the UK.
- It provides you with a list of potential leads who have bought similar products.
* 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 | 39,752,557 |
| China | 15,251,381 |
| Germany | 10,774,897 |
| Denmark | 8,143,739 |
| Switzerland | 2,308,252 |
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 | 26,199,820 | 13,552,737 | -12,647,083 |
| China | 8,006,114 | 7,245,267 | -760,847 |
| Germany | 6,869,848 | 3,905,049 | -2,964,799 |
| Denmark | 3,587,121 | 4,556,618 | +969,497 |
| Switzerland | 866,807 | 1,441,445 | +574,638 |
| Spain | 916,859 | 1,272,374 | +355,515 |
| France | 624,946 | 255,868 | -369,078 |
| Norway | 512,765 | 312,850 | -199,915 |
| United States | 477,649 | 347,692 | -129,957 |
| Ireland | 181,438 | 251,167 | +69,729 |
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 | 34,805,163 |
| Switzerland | 12,876,873 |
| Netherlands | 10,309,235 |
| Germany | 4,363,992 |
| Spain | 1,971,128 |
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 | 17,533,492 | 17,271,671 | -261,821 |
| Switzerland | 10,398,666 | 2,478,207 | -7,920,459 |
| Netherlands | 5,896,937 | 4,412,298 | -1,484,639 |
| Germany | 2,574,006 | 1,789,986 | -784,020 |
| Spain | 961,089 | 1,010,039 | +48,950 |
| United States | 774,651 | 538,134 | -236,517 |
| India | 175,499 | 241,431 | +65,932 |
| France | 233,838 | 89,476 | -144,362 |
| Italy | 75,177 | 156,628 | +81,451 |
| Belgium | 102,466 | 27,655 | -74,811 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 11 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 7 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 6 |
| Greater Manchester | 6 |
| Kent | 6 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 9 | 5 | -4 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 4 | 4 | +0 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 6 | 6 | +0 |
| Greater Manchester | 4 | 5 | +1 |
| Kent | 6 | 3 | -3 |
| Cheshire | 3 | 5 | +2 |
| East Yorkshire and Northern Lincolnshire | 3 | 3 | +0 |
| Inner London - West | 4 | 4 | +0 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 4 | 3 | -1 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 3 | 4 | +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) | 47,511,121 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 16,059,767 |
| Other | 15,189,369 |
| Air transport | 3,121,300 |
| Road transport | 109,098 |
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) | 28,737,143 | 18,773,978 | -9,963,165 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 8,415,825 | 7,643,942 | -771,883 |
| Other | 9,791,596 | 5,397,773 | -4,393,823 |
| Air transport | 1,574,206 | 1,547,094 | -27,112 |
| Road transport | 14,385 | 94,713 | +80,328 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Immingham Docks | 30,996,324 |
| 000 | 15,189,369 |
| Felixstowe | 9,117,756 |
| Liverpool Docks | 7,431,663 |
| Dover | 4,071,568 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Immingham Docks | 18,454,229 | 12,542,095 | -5,912,134 |
| 000 | 9,791,596 | 5,397,773 | -4,393,823 |
| Felixstowe | 5,604,800 | 3,512,956 | -2,091,844 |
| Liverpool Docks | 4,123,374 | 3,308,289 | -815,085 |
| Dover | 2,214,448 | 1,857,120 | -357,328 |
| Harwich | 851,423 | 981,800 | +130,377 |
| London | 642,800 | 804,024 | +161,224 |
| Hull | 1,183,221 | 157,006 | -1,026,215 |
| Eurotunnel | 682,604 | 618,007 | -64,597 |
| Killingholme | 960,054 | 238,996 | -721,058 |
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
|
43 |
|
Manufacture of food products
|
32 |
|
Manufacture of chemicals and chemical products
|
16 |
|
Manufacture of basic pharmaceutical products and pharmaceutical preparations
|
11 |
|
Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles
|
11 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-05 | 34 |
| 2026-04 | 35 |
| 2026-03 | 37 |
| 2026-02 | 31 |
| 2026-01 | 30 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| CULTECH LTD | 85 |
| SIGMA-ALDRICH COMPANY LIMITED | 79 |
| CAMBRIDGE COMMODITIES LIMITED | 79 |
| WM.LILLICO & SON LIMITED | 78 |
| WHITMAN LABORATORIES LIMITED | 65 |
| EUROCAPS LIMITED | 55 |
| FRANK WRIGHT LIMITED | 53 |
| BASF PUBLIC LIMITED COMPANY | 51 |
| AB AGRI LIMITED | 49 |
| IMCD UK LIMITED | 48 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 52 |
| 54m+ | 46 |
| 15m-54m | 12 |
| Other | 9 |
| 0-1m | 8 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Ireland | 1,576,145 |
| Netherlands | 887,486 |
| Brazil | 714,985 |
| Spain | 382,355 |
| Germany | 265,486 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ireland | 942,676 | 633,469 | -309,207 |
| Netherlands | 778,133 | 109,353 | -668,780 |
| Brazil | 410,625 | 304,360 | -106,265 |
| Spain | 233,012 | 149,343 | -83,669 |
| Germany | 250,438 | 15,048 | -235,390 |
| Israel | 124,471 | 2,401 | -122,070 |
| Nigeria | 89,780 | 29,092 | -60,688 |
| United States | 30,850 | 39,359 | +8,509 |
| France | 42,155 | 21,934 | -20,221 |
| China | 57,424 | 0 | -57,424 |
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 | 1,807,051 |
| Netherlands | 125,715 |
| China | 114,436 |
| Germany | 96,956 |
| Ireland | 50,798 |
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 | 1,470,625 | 336,426 | -1,134,199 |
| Netherlands | 113,106 | 12,609 | -100,497 |
| China | 0 | 114,436 | +114,436 |
| Germany | 1,121 | 95,835 | +94,714 |
| Ireland | 50,798 | 0 | -50,798 |
Export volume by transport
What this shows: Export value by transport mode used to ship goods from the UK.
Top 5 values
| Transport | £ |
|---|---|
| Other | 2,196,858 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 1,160,166 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 862,382 |
| Air transport | 598,178 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Other | 1,636,639 | 560,219 | -1,076,420 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 748,945 | 411,221 | -337,724 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 515,636 | 346,746 | -168,890 |
| Air transport | 461,712 | 136,466 | -325,246 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| 000 | 2,196,858 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 819,659 |
| London Gateway Port | 575,842 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 367,455 |
| Felixstowe | 176,729 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| 000 | 1,636,639 | 560,219 | -1,076,420 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 553,592 | 266,067 | -287,525 |
| London Gateway Port | 406,147 | 169,695 | -236,452 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 347,014 | 20,441 | -326,573 |
| Felixstowe | 24,703 | 152,026 | +127,323 |
| East Midlands Airport | 92,045 | 52,253 | -39,792 |
| Liverpool Docks | 46,316 | 71,385 | +25,069 |
| Dover | 92,517 | 13,527 | -78,990 |
| Holyhead | 51,285 | 51,343 | +58 |
| ZLC | 4,722 | 43,101 | +38,379 |
Quick facts
HS code: 293628
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Vitamin E and its related compounds, used for skin and antioxidant benefits