Import/export HS code 293930: Caffeine and its salts
Caffeine and its salt forms, commonly used in beverages and medicine
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- It helps you understand the market size for your product in the UK.
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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 | 3,236,046 |
| Netherlands | 2,591,243 |
| China | 2,585,636 |
| Rwanda | 2,182,747 |
| France | 938,675 |
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 | 1,749,953 | 1,486,093 | -263,860 |
| Netherlands | 825,438 | 1,765,805 | +940,367 |
| China | 2,142,232 | 443,404 | -1,698,828 |
| Rwanda | 561,433 | 1,621,314 | +1,059,881 |
| France | 355,917 | 582,758 | +226,841 |
| India | 408,675 | 84,784 | -323,891 |
| Ireland | 187,663 | 154,146 | -33,517 |
| United States | 219,799 | 73,472 | -146,327 |
| Belgium | 127,028 | 15,233 | -111,795 |
| Italy | 107,214 | 3,584 | -103,630 |
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 | 5,374,891 |
| Germany | 3,065,810 |
| Democratic Republic of the Congo | 2,057,886 |
| India | 1,355,985 |
| Italy | 560,616 |
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 | 3,112,219 | 2,262,672 | -849,547 |
| Germany | 1,635,561 | 1,430,249 | -205,312 |
| Democratic Republic of the Congo | 436,572 | 1,621,314 | +1,184,742 |
| India | 880,644 | 475,341 | -405,303 |
| Italy | 410,309 | 150,307 | -260,002 |
| United States | 65,659 | 124,152 | +58,493 |
| Indonesia | 124,861 | 0 | -124,861 |
| Spain | 11,761 | 0 | -11,761 |
| Sweden | 10,595 | 0 | -10,595 |
| Netherlands | 6,735 | 3,299 | -3,436 |
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 |
| Cheshire | 3 |
| Greater Manchester | 3 |
| Inner London - East | 3 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Outer London - West and North West | 3 | 3 | +0 |
| Cheshire | 3 | 3 | +0 |
| Greater Manchester | 3 | 2 | -1 |
| Inner London - East | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| Essex | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Lancashire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Merseyside | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| North Yorkshire | 2 | 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 5,807,550 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 4,118,758 |
| Air transport | 2,622,426 |
| Other | 423,502 |
| Road transport | 24,473 |
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) | 2,945,701 | 2,861,849 | -83,852 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 2,835,294 | 1,283,464 | -1,551,830 |
| Air transport | 747,117 | 1,875,309 | +1,128,192 |
| Other | 206,633 | 216,869 | +10,236 |
| Road transport | 16,921 | 7,552 | -9,369 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover | 3,537,373 |
| Felixstowe | 2,637,204 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 2,208,127 |
| Eurotunnel | 1,390,916 |
| Southampton | 811,449 |
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 | 1,245,787 | 2,291,586 | +1,045,799 |
| Felixstowe | 1,929,788 | 707,416 | -1,222,372 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 571,973 | 1,636,154 | +1,064,181 |
| Eurotunnel | 872,012 | 518,904 | -353,108 |
| Southampton | 811,449 | 0 | -811,449 |
| 000 | 206,633 | 216,869 | +10,236 |
| London | 350,192 | 24,162 | -326,030 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 36,792 | 258,111 | +221,319 |
| Hull | 115,278 | 64,261 | -51,017 |
| East Midlands Airport | 55,013 | 104,550 | +49,537 |
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 | 19 |
| Manufacture of food products | 9 |
| Manufacture of basic pharmaceutical products and pharmaceutical preparations | 4 |
| Human health activities | 3 |
| Manufacture of beverages | 3 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 9 |
| 2025-11 | 16 |
| 2025-10 | 6 |
| 2025-09 | 6 |
| 2025-08 | 10 |
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+ | 19 |
| 1m-15m | 15 |
| 15m-54m | 5 |
| 0-1m | 3 |
| 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Netherlands | 2,032,533 |
| United States | 1,974,534 |
| Germany | 108,032 |
| Ireland | 75,776 |
| Turkey | 64,679 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Netherlands | 1,937,315 | 95,218 | -1,842,097 |
| United States | 1,035,367 | 939,167 | -96,200 |
| Germany | 102,510 | 5,522 | -96,988 |
| Ireland | 53,550 | 22,226 | -31,324 |
| Turkey | 64,679 | 0 | -64,679 |
| New Zealand | 58,636 | 0 | -58,636 |
| France | 54,225 | 1,995 | -52,230 |
| Yemen | 12,600 | 23,681 | +11,081 |
| Belgium | 19,452 | 3,667 | -15,785 |
| Denmark | 15,104 | 5,280 | -9,824 |
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 | 69,899 |
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 | 69,899 | 0 | -69,899 |
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) | 2,343,362 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,759,373 |
| Air transport | 403,551 |
| Other | 69,899 |
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) | 2,155,382 | 187,980 | -1,967,402 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,007,345 | 752,028 | -255,317 |
| Air transport | 153,978 | 249,573 | +95,595 |
| Other | 69,899 | 0 | -69,899 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 1,699,634 |
| Felixstowe | 1,255,434 |
| Southampton | 832,115 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 234,375 |
| Dover | 131,737 |
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 | 1,624,314 | 75,320 | -1,548,994 |
| Felixstowe | 830,918 | 424,516 | -406,402 |
| Southampton | 530,284 | 301,831 | -228,453 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 117,111 | 117,264 | +153 |
| Dover | 81,771 | 49,966 | -31,805 |
| East Midlands Airport | 30,042 | 67,858 | +37,816 |
| 000 | 69,899 | 0 | -69,899 |
| Manchester Airport | 2,563 | 52,311 | +49,748 |
| Liverpool Docks | 50,196 | 0 | -50,196 |
| London Gateway Port | 21,642 | 23,681 | +2,039 |
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