Import/export HS code 2938: Natural or synthetic glycosides
Glycosides, either natural or made in a lab, and their modified forms like salts, ethers, and esters
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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 | 12,015,084 |
| Malaysia | 6,676,888 |
| France | 4,381,072 |
| Italy | 3,976,465 |
| Switzerland | 1,845,252 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| China | 8,324,822 | 3,690,262 | -4,634,560 |
| Malaysia | 4,519,868 | 2,157,020 | -2,362,848 |
| France | 2,881,068 | 1,500,004 | -1,381,064 |
| Italy | 1,515,768 | 2,460,697 | +944,929 |
| Switzerland | 863,691 | 981,561 | +117,870 |
| Germany | 1,289,258 | 458,079 | -831,179 |
| Netherlands | 658,103 | 931,333 | +273,230 |
| United States | 577,196 | 586,801 | +9,605 |
| India | 13,197 | 1,148,031 | +1,134,834 |
| Ireland | 628,119 | 343,012 | -285,107 |
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 | 23,151,379 |
| Malaysia | 5,923,982 |
| Switzerland | 1,524,203 |
| India | 1,375,802 |
| United States | 1,226,488 |
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 | 15,579,964 | 7,571,415 | -8,008,549 |
| Malaysia | 3,120,655 | 2,803,327 | -317,328 |
| Switzerland | 759,359 | 764,844 | +5,485 |
| India | 168,124 | 1,207,678 | +1,039,554 |
| United States | 785,457 | 441,031 | -344,426 |
| South Korea | 0 | 1,075,325 | +1,075,325 |
| Japan | 465,408 | 400,062 | -65,346 |
| France | 205,105 | 446,011 | +240,906 |
| Bulgaria | 386,248 | 192,757 | -193,491 |
| Spain | 354,039 | 137,354 | -216,685 |
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 | 16 |
| Inner London - East | 12 |
| West Yorkshire | 9 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 7 |
| Greater Manchester | 7 |
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 | 11 | 12 | +1 |
| Inner London - East | 9 | 8 | -1 |
| West Yorkshire | 5 | 7 | +2 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 5 | 3 | -2 |
| Greater Manchester | 7 | 6 | -1 |
| Lancashire | 4 | 5 | +1 |
| Merseyside | 4 | 6 | +2 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 5 | 5 | +0 |
| Cheshire | 6 | 3 | -3 |
| Essex | 5 | 5 | +0 |
Import volume by transport
What this shows: Import value by transport mode used to bring goods into the UK.
Top 5 values
| Transport | £ |
|---|---|
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 14,550,104 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 10,217,433 |
| Air transport | 9,154,210 |
| Other | 4,508,577 |
| Road transport | 38,830 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 9,706,572 | 4,843,532 | -4,863,040 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 4,912,850 | 5,304,583 | +391,733 |
| Air transport | 4,463,650 | 4,690,560 | +226,910 |
| Other | 3,518,084 | 990,493 | -2,527,591 |
| Road transport | 16,756 | 22,074 | +5,318 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Felixstowe | 12,443,676 |
| 000 | 4,508,577 |
| Dover | 4,160,226 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 4,039,103 |
| London Stansted Airport | 2,121,608 |
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 | 9,005,495 | 3,438,181 | -5,567,314 |
| 000 | 3,518,084 | 990,493 | -2,527,591 |
| Dover | 1,969,548 | 2,190,678 | +221,130 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 1,629,185 | 2,409,918 | +780,733 |
| London Stansted Airport | 1,138,463 | 983,145 | -155,318 |
| Eurotunnel | 1,724,173 | 12,577 | -1,711,596 |
| 499 | 10,682 | 1,576,447 | +1,565,765 |
| East Midlands Airport | 838,336 | 319,362 | -518,974 |
| Killingholme | 76,691 | 966,683 | +889,992 |
| Holyhead | 575,335 | 336,866 | -238,469 |
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 | 46 |
| Manufacture of food products | 30 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 24 |
| Manufacture of chemicals and chemical products | 23 |
| Manufacture of basic pharmaceutical products and pharmaceutical preparations | 16 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 24 |
| 2025-11 | 40 |
| 2025-10 | 31 |
| 2025-09 | 30 |
| 2025-08 | 30 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| BIOSYNTH LIMITED | 119 |
| OXOID LIMITED | 114 |
| FIRMENICH UK LIMITED | 91 |
| SIGMA-ALDRICH COMPANY LIMITED | 71 |
| CAMBRIDGE COMMODITIES LIMITED | 68 |
| PRINOVA EUROPE LIMITED | 67 |
| DIRECT FOOD INGREDIENTS LIMITED | 64 |
| LEHVOSS UK LIMITED | 62 |
| R.C.TREATT & CO.LIMITED | 59 |
| FRUTAROM (UK) LIMITED | 57 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 62 |
| 54m+ | 53 |
| 0-1m | 18 |
| 15m-54m | 17 |
| Other | 9 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| United States | 3,926,106 |
| Germany | 2,335,759 |
| Ireland | 2,069,152 |
| Italy | 1,506,684 |
| France | 923,342 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | 2,201,019 | 1,725,087 | -475,932 |
| Germany | 1,658,307 | 677,452 | -980,855 |
| Ireland | 1,243,861 | 825,291 | -418,570 |
| Italy | 1,324,307 | 182,377 | -1,141,930 |
| France | 432,360 | 490,982 | +58,622 |
| Israel | 507,704 | 401,861 | -105,843 |
| Belgium | 91,126 | 560,418 | +469,292 |
| China | 427,596 | 182,306 | -245,290 |
| Canada | 265,902 | 318,378 | +52,476 |
| South Africa | 0 | 459,091 | +459,091 |
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 | 1,737 |
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 | 0 | 1,737 | +1,737 |
Export volume by transport
What this shows: Export value by transport mode used to ship goods from the UK.
Top 5 values
| Transport | £ |
|---|---|
| Air transport | 9,394,311 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 5,499,751 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 2,252,071 |
| Other | 1,737 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air transport | 5,061,734 | 4,332,577 | -729,157 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 3,661,984 | 1,837,767 | -1,824,217 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,232,948 | 1,019,123 | -213,825 |
| Other | 0 | 1,737 | +1,737 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 3,660,367 |
| ZLC | 3,085,438 |
| London Stansted Airport | 2,361,281 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 2,286,808 |
| Felixstowe | 1,108,487 |
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 | 2,440,318 | 1,220,049 | -1,220,269 |
| ZLC | 2,095,980 | 989,458 | -1,106,522 |
| London Stansted Airport | 647,481 | 1,713,800 | +1,066,319 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 1,229,743 | 1,057,065 | -172,678 |
| Felixstowe | 1,044,229 | 64,258 | -979,971 |
| London Gateway Port | 237,354 | 707,335 | +469,981 |
| Heysham | 536,525 | 380,501 | -156,024 |
| Manchester Airport | 560,440 | 214,998 | -345,442 |
| East Midlands Airport | 383,317 | 232,386 | -150,931 |
| Southampton | 255,539 | 291,122 | +35,583 |
Related HS codes
What this shows: Sibling or child HS codes in the same classification branch.
Quick facts
HS code: 2938
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Glycosides, either natural or made in a lab, and their modified forms like salts, ethers, and esters