Import/export HS code 293930: Caffeine and its salts
Caffeine and its salt forms, commonly used in beverages and medicine
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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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Germany | 3,243,210 |
| China | 3,003,565 |
| Netherlands | 2,728,156 |
| Rwanda | 2,057,886 |
| France | 1,253,374 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Germany | 1,878,788 | 1,364,422 | -514,366 |
| China | 1,368,633 | 1,634,932 | +266,299 |
| Netherlands | 850,070 | 1,878,086 | +1,028,016 |
| Rwanda | 2,057,886 | 0 | -2,057,886 |
| France | 471,013 | 782,361 | +311,348 |
| United States | 165,555 | 300,321 | +134,766 |
| Ireland | 176,133 | 202,978 | +26,845 |
| India | 215,603 | 139,373 | -76,230 |
| Italy | 81,314 | 197,306 | +115,992 |
| Belgium | 56,258 | 4,020 | -52,238 |
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 | 6,158,617 |
| Germany | 3,071,194 |
| Democratic Republic of the Congo | 2,057,886 |
| India | 1,194,958 |
| Italy | 736,057 |
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 | 2,389,468 | 3,769,149 | +1,379,681 |
| Germany | 1,821,759 | 1,249,435 | -572,324 |
| Democratic Republic of the Congo | 2,057,886 | 0 | -2,057,886 |
| India | 641,778 | 553,180 | -88,598 |
| Italy | 294,732 | 441,325 | +146,593 |
| United States | 64,047 | 332,757 | +268,710 |
| Spain | 11,761 | 0 | -11,761 |
| Sweden | 10,595 | 0 | -10,595 |
| France | 0 | 10,577 | +10,577 |
| Japan | 7,976 | 1,125 | -6,851 |
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 | 4 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 3 |
| Cheshire | 3 |
| Greater Manchester | 3 |
| Inner London - East | 3 |
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 | 3 | 4 | +1 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Cheshire | 3 | 3 | +0 |
| Greater Manchester | 2 | 3 | +1 |
| Inner London - East | 3 | 2 | -1 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Essex | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Lancashire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Merseyside | 1 | 1 | +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) | 6,048,559 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 4,777,544 |
| Air transport | 2,699,200 |
| Other | 363,324 |
| Road transport | 19,956 |
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) | 2,915,206 | 3,133,353 | +218,147 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 2,003,303 | 2,774,241 | +770,938 |
| Air transport | 2,260,408 | 438,792 | -1,821,616 |
| Other | 197,528 | 165,796 | -31,732 |
| Road transport | 10,205 | 9,751 | -454 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover | 4,129,604 |
| Felixstowe | 2,987,575 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 2,280,581 |
| Eurotunnel | 1,036,004 |
| Southampton | 748,158 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dover | 1,656,544 | 2,473,060 | +816,516 |
| Felixstowe | 962,111 | 2,025,464 | +1,063,353 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 2,069,612 | 210,969 | -1,858,643 |
| Eurotunnel | 620,729 | 415,275 | -205,454 |
| Southampton | 748,158 | 0 | -748,158 |
| London | 334,725 | 216,226 | -118,499 |
| 000 | 197,528 | 165,796 | -31,732 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 115,590 | 175,874 | +60,284 |
| Harwich | 38,087 | 215,754 | +177,667 |
| Holyhead | 110,389 | 108,115 | -2,274 |
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
|
17 |
|
Manufacture of food products
|
8 |
|
Manufacture of basic pharmaceutical products and pharmaceutical preparations
|
4 |
|
Manufacture of chemicals and chemical products
|
4 |
|
Other professional, scientific and technical activities
|
4 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-05 | 9 |
| 2026-04 | 9 |
| 2026-03 | 11 |
| 2026-02 | 11 |
| 2026-01 | 9 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 54m+ | 18 |
| 1m-15m | 17 |
| 15m-54m | 6 |
| 0-1m | 5 |
| Other | 3 |
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 | 3,104,230 |
| Netherlands | 1,688,754 |
| Turkey | 321,011 |
| South Africa | 284,102 |
| New Zealand | 58,636 |
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 | 1,168,531 | 1,935,699 | +767,168 |
| Netherlands | 1,448,072 | 240,682 | -1,207,390 |
| Turkey | 0 | 321,011 | +321,011 |
| South Africa | 0 | 284,102 | +284,102 |
| New Zealand | 58,636 | 0 | -58,636 |
| France | 54,225 | 1,995 | -52,230 |
| Ireland | 6,745 | 36,474 | +29,729 |
| Mexico | 0 | 37,579 | +37,579 |
| Yemen | 12,600 | 23,681 | +11,081 |
| Belgium | 20,202 | 8,381 | -11,821 |
Export volume by transport
What this shows: Export value by transport mode used to ship goods from the UK.
Top 5 values
| Transport | £ |
|---|---|
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 2,210,027 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 2,133,166 |
| Air transport | 1,482,751 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 1,523,747 | 686,280 | -837,467 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,063,011 | 1,070,155 | +7,144 |
| Air transport | 223,440 | 1,259,311 | +1,035,871 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 1,604,494 |
| Felixstowe | 1,201,807 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 1,103,144 |
| Southampton | 1,068,409 |
| Manchester Airport | 262,214 |
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 | 1,000,792 | 603,702 | -397,090 |
| Felixstowe | 752,220 | 449,587 | -302,633 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 127,521 | 975,623 | +848,102 |
| Southampton | 675,295 | 393,114 | -282,181 |
| Manchester Airport | 1,525 | 260,689 | +259,164 |
| London Gateway Port | 12,600 | 225,454 | +212,854 |
| East Midlands Airport | 85,673 | 16,381 | -69,292 |
| Dover | 93,367 | 6,420 | -86,947 |
| Harwich | 20,985 | 40,217 | +19,232 |
| Immingham Docks | 27,084 | 17,014 | -10,070 |
Quick facts
HS code: 293930
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Caffeine and its salt forms, commonly used in beverages and medicine