Import/export HS code 293979: Various alkaloids
Other alkaloids not listed elsewhere
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Germany | 26,414,012 |
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 15,064,335 |
| Switzerland | 3,806,348 |
| Sweden | 2,260,133 |
| Italy | 1,564,736 |
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 | 18,081,775 | 8,332,237 | -9,749,538 |
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 14,152,215 | 912,120 | -13,240,095 |
| Switzerland | 2,551,398 | 1,254,950 | -1,296,448 |
| Sweden | 1,948,727 | 311,406 | -1,637,321 |
| Italy | 982,668 | 582,068 | -400,600 |
| India | 1,282,333 | 239,904 | -1,042,429 |
| Belgium | 800,290 | 430,911 | -369,379 |
| China | 58,213 | 1,104,446 | +1,046,233 |
| France | 66,032 | 907,364 | +841,332 |
| South Africa | 454,181 | 318,673 | -135,508 |
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, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 9,872,997 |
| South Korea | 3,425,983 |
| India | 3,299,861 |
| Sweden | 2,459,914 |
| China | 2,001,569 |
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, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 8,967,314 | 905,683 | -8,061,631 |
| South Korea | 3,425,983 | 0 | -3,425,983 |
| India | 2,342,247 | 957,614 | -1,384,633 |
| Sweden | 2,065,089 | 394,825 | -1,670,264 |
| China | 1,913,279 | 88,290 | -1,824,989 |
| Switzerland | 1,335,208 | 515,227 | -819,981 |
| United States | 1,182,763 | 497,834 | -684,929 |
| Italy | 1,021,068 | 590,215 | -430,853 |
| Canada | 180,640 | 1,086,409 | +905,769 |
| France | 64,627 | 907,364 | +842,737 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Lancashire | 8 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 7 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 7 |
| Greater Manchester | 4 |
| Inner London - East | 4 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lancashire | 6 | 7 | +1 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 7 | 3 | -4 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 5 | 5 | +0 |
| Greater Manchester | 3 | 3 | +0 |
| Inner London - East | 3 | 1 | -2 |
| Inner London - West | 4 | 1 | -3 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 3 | 1 | -2 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 3 | 4 | +1 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 0 | 3 | +3 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 3 | 2 | -1 |
Import volume by transport
What this shows: Import value by transport mode used to bring goods into the UK.
Top 5 values
| Transport | £ |
|---|---|
| Other | 26,126,725 |
| Air transport | 23,739,504 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 5,948,903 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 216,208 |
| Road transport | 887 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Other | 17,914,432 | 8,212,293 | -9,702,139 |
| Air transport | 20,125,817 | 3,613,687 | -16,512,130 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 3,081,045 | 2,867,858 | -213,187 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 203,358 | 12,850 | -190,508 |
| Road transport | 0 | 887 | +887 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| 000 | 26,126,725 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 17,267,213 |
| East Midlands Airport | 2,983,968 |
| London | 1,710,447 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 1,378,301 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| 000 | 17,914,432 | 8,212,293 | -9,702,139 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 15,811,620 | 1,455,593 | -14,356,027 |
| East Midlands Airport | 2,210,921 | 773,047 | -1,437,874 |
| London | 992,955 | 717,492 | -275,463 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 15,949 | 1,362,352 | +1,346,403 |
| Edinburgh Airport | 1,286,183 | 5,469 | -1,280,714 |
| Belfast Airport | 112,125 | 1,075,183 | +963,058 |
| Eurotunnel | 764,849 | 181,341 | -583,508 |
| Immingham Docks | 229,783 | 385,213 | +155,430 |
| Dover | 374,796 | 128,658 | -246,138 |
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 | 33 |
| Manufacture of basic pharmaceutical products and pharmaceutical preparations | 18 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 16 |
| Scientific research and development | 10 |
| Manufacture of chemicals and chemical products | 8 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 7 |
| 2025-11 | 14 |
| 2025-10 | 17 |
| 2025-09 | 12 |
| 2025-08 | 11 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| SIGMA-ALDRICH COMPANY LIMITED | 57 |
| ASHLAND SPECIALTIES UK LIMITED | 47 |
| LGC LIMITED | 37 |
| BIOSYNTH LIMITED | 31 |
| GLENTHAM LIFE SCIENCES LIMITED | 30 |
| LIFE TECHNOLOGIES LIMITED | 26 |
| THE SNUS LIFE LIMITED | 24 |
| PLANT-EX INGREDIENTS LTD | 23 |
| FLAVOURS AND ESSENCES UK LIMITED | 22 |
| CHEMNOVATIC UK LTD | 19 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 34 |
| 54m+ | 25 |
| 0-1m | 15 |
| 15m-54m | 13 |
| Other | 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Germany | 12,982,752 |
| Sweden | 11,041,409 |
| Switzerland | 4,507,168 |
| United States | 4,488,018 |
| France | 1,930,622 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Germany | 8,918,579 | 4,064,173 | -4,854,406 |
| Sweden | 10,605,307 | 436,102 | -10,169,205 |
| Switzerland | 3,992,431 | 514,737 | -3,477,694 |
| United States | 2,910,546 | 1,577,472 | -1,333,074 |
| France | 1,391,375 | 539,247 | -852,128 |
| Japan | 1,065 | 1,523,815 | +1,522,750 |
| Denmark | 8,562 | 1,488,212 | +1,479,650 |
| Turkey | 0 | 548,695 | +548,695 |
| Indonesia | 192,849 | 320,519 | +127,670 |
| Poland | 79,032 | 371,899 | +292,867 |
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 | 27,901,880 |
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 | 20,947,251 | 6,954,629 | -13,992,622 |
Export volume by transport
What this shows: Export value by transport mode used to ship goods from the UK.
Top 5 values
| Transport | £ |
|---|---|
| Other | 27,901,880 |
| Air transport | 5,614,012 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 4,875,662 |
| Road transport | 2,468,670 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 523,727 |
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 | 20,947,251 | 6,954,629 | -13,992,622 |
| Air transport | 1,341,554 | 4,272,458 | +2,930,904 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 4,386,574 | 489,088 | -3,897,486 |
| Road transport | 1,978,208 | 490,462 | -1,487,746 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 309,780 | 213,947 | -95,833 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| 000 | 27,901,880 |
| Belfast Port | 7,336,355 |
| Belfast Airport | 2,575,695 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 2,160,580 |
| London Stansted Airport | 478,230 |
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 | 20,947,251 | 6,954,629 | -13,992,622 |
| Belfast Port | 6,356,805 | 979,550 | -5,377,255 |
| Belfast Airport | 758,244 | 1,817,451 | +1,059,207 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 47,355 | 2,113,225 | +2,065,870 |
| London Stansted Airport | 293,494 | 184,736 | -108,758 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 139,977 | 98,260 | -41,717 |
| East Midlands Airport | 159,612 | 72,050 | -87,562 |
| ZLC | 74,657 | 44,284 | -30,373 |
| Felixstowe | 52,682 | 59,744 | +7,062 |
| Holyhead | 80,252 | 3,011 | -77,241 |
Related HS codes
What this shows: Sibling or child HS codes in the same classification branch.
Quick facts
HS code: 293979
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Other alkaloids not listed elsewhere