Import/export HS code 293911: Poppy straw concentrates and opioids
Concentrates from poppy straw and opioid substances like codeine, morphine, and their salts
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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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Spain | 24,247,655 |
| Australia | 13,905,063 |
| United States | 8,747,303 |
| Italy | 7,951,000 |
| Norway | 3,053,067 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spain | 12,501,140 | 11,746,515 | -754,625 |
| Australia | 7,349,792 | 6,555,271 | -794,521 |
| United States | 4,701,970 | 4,045,333 | -656,637 |
| Italy | 4,155,798 | 3,795,202 | -360,596 |
| Norway | 1,440,218 | 1,612,849 | +172,631 |
| France | 911,223 | 2,059,165 | +1,147,942 |
| Peru | 0 | 1,251,644 | +1,251,644 |
| Germany | 10,652 | 1,090,924 | +1,080,272 |
| Slovakia | 510,327 | 571,390 | +61,063 |
| Austria | 173,371 | 445,450 | +272,079 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Spain | 25,145,065 |
| Australia | 13,400,449 |
| United States | 9,181,131 |
| Italy | 7,951,000 |
| Norway | 2,916,358 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spain | 12,575,123 | 12,569,942 | -5,181 |
| Australia | 8,178,921 | 5,221,528 | -2,957,393 |
| United States | 4,701,970 | 4,479,161 | -222,809 |
| Italy | 4,155,798 | 3,795,202 | -360,596 |
| Norway | 1,440,218 | 1,476,140 | +35,922 |
| Peru | 0 | 2,585,387 | +2,585,387 |
| Slovakia | 510,327 | 571,390 | +61,063 |
| Germany | 10,652 | 793,805 | +783,153 |
| France | 8,111 | 618,148 | +610,037 |
| Austria | 173,371 | 445,450 | +272,079 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Merseyside | 3 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 3 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 2 |
| Cambridgeshire and Peterborough | 2 |
| Devon | 2 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Merseyside | 3 | 2 | -1 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 2 | 3 | +1 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Cambridgeshire and Peterborough | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| Devon | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Inner London - West | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| East Central Scotland | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| East Yorkshire and Northern Lincolnshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Essex | 0 | 1 | +1 |
Import volume by transport
What this shows: Import value by transport mode used to bring goods into the UK.
Top 5 values
| Transport | £ |
|---|---|
| Air transport | 52,047,066 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 13,373,957 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air transport | 28,172,906 | 23,874,160 | -4,298,746 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 3,740,504 | 9,633,453 | +5,892,949 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Glasgow Airport | 27,009,015 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 19,172,980 |
| Eurotunnel | 10,257,801 |
| Manchester Airport | 4,600,119 |
| Dover | 3,072,149 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Glasgow Airport | 15,497,778 | 11,511,237 | -3,986,541 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 10,386,221 | 8,786,759 | -1,599,462 |
| Eurotunnel | 3,196,635 | 7,061,166 | +3,864,531 |
| Manchester Airport | 2,287,881 | 2,312,238 | +24,357 |
| Dover | 499,862 | 2,572,287 | +2,072,425 |
| Prestwick Airport | 0 | 1,251,644 | +1,251,644 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 44,007 | 0 | -44,007 |
| London Stansted Airport | 1,026 | 12,282 | +11,256 |
Importer companies by SIC division
What this shows: Industry breakdown (SIC divisions) of importing companies.
Top 5 values
| SIC | Companies |
|---|---|
| Manufacture of basic pharmaceutical products and pharmaceutical preparations | 11 |
| Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 10 |
| Activities of head offices; management consultancy activities | 3 |
| Other professional, scientific and technical activities | 2 |
| Manufacture of chemicals and chemical products | 1 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-04 | 8 |
| 2026-03 | 6 |
| 2026-02 | 10 |
| 2026-01 | 8 |
| 2025-12 | 10 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| ACCORD-UK LTD | 57 |
| JOHNSON MATTHEY PLC | 50 |
| LGC LIMITED | 41 |
| MACFARLAN SMITH LIMITED | 38 |
| SABAL HEALTH AND PHARMA LTD | 34 |
| BARD PHARMACEUTICALS LIMITED | 33 |
| NAPP LABORATORIES LIMITED | 33 |
| INDIVIOR UK LIMITED | 27 |
| SIGMA-ALDRICH COMPANY LIMITED | 27 |
| BRISTOL LABORATORIES LIMITED | 26 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 54m+ | 17 |
| 1m-15m | 6 |
| 15m-54m | 1 |
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 | 47,874,499 |
| Germany | 10,996,301 |
| South Korea | 6,767,273 |
| Austria | 6,700,847 |
| China | 6,342,970 |
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 | 23,824,771 | 24,049,728 | +224,957 |
| Germany | 4,647,572 | 6,348,729 | +1,701,157 |
| South Korea | 5,594,263 | 1,173,010 | -4,421,253 |
| Austria | 3,009,321 | 3,691,526 | +682,205 |
| China | 3,158,997 | 3,183,973 | +24,976 |
| Hungary | 4,593,577 | 1,392,112 | -3,201,465 |
| Switzerland | 3,680,454 | 1,455,874 | -2,224,580 |
| Canada | 1,325,129 | 1,861,230 | +536,101 |
| France | 901,812 | 1,919,252 | +1,017,440 |
| Bulgaria | 1,845,324 | 968,000 | -877,324 |
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 | 105,071,322 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 1,941,339 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 212,400 |
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 | 56,117,203 | 48,954,119 | -7,163,084 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 931,615 | 1,009,724 | +78,109 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 212,400 | 0 | -212,400 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Glasgow Airport | 47,264,925 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 31,852,471 |
| Edinburgh Airport | 25,694,344 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 1,941,339 |
| London Gateway Port | 212,400 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Glasgow Airport | 15,205,416 | 32,059,509 | +16,854,093 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 14,989,617 | 16,862,854 | +1,873,237 |
| Edinburgh Airport | 25,694,344 | 0 | -25,694,344 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 931,615 | 1,009,724 | +78,109 |
| London Gateway Port | 212,400 | 0 | -212,400 |
| East Midlands Airport | 185,366 | 21,549 | -163,817 |
| Manchester Airport | 40,154 | 0 | -40,154 |
| London Stansted Airport | 0 | 9,187 | +9,187 |
| ZLC | 2,306 | 0 | -2,306 |
| Brize Norton | 0 | 1,020 | +1,020 |
Quick facts
HS code: 293911
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Concentrates from poppy straw and opioid substances like codeine, morphine, and their salts