Import/export HS code 29397910: Nicotine and its derivatives
Nicotine and its chemically altered forms like salts, ethers, and esters
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 | 35,827,715 |
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 15,044,021 |
| Sweden | 2,157,992 |
| Switzerland | 1,711,021 |
| Italy | 1,385,327 |
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 | 18,109,826 | 17,717,889 | -391,937 |
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 15,044,021 | 0 | -15,044,021 |
| Sweden | 1,881,889 | 276,103 | -1,605,786 |
| Switzerland | 932,377 | 778,644 | -153,733 |
| Italy | 856,775 | 528,552 | -328,223 |
| China | 0 | 1,073,770 | +1,073,770 |
| India | 756,965 | 158,103 | -598,862 |
| South Africa | 489,837 | 371,856 | -117,981 |
| Czechia | 104,799 | 68,340 | -36,459 |
| United States | 114,965 | 4,411 | -110,554 |
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 | 9,862,336 |
| South Korea | 3,425,983 |
| India | 2,592,987 |
| Sweden | 2,286,475 |
| China | 1,758,543 |
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 | 9,862,336 | 0 | -9,862,336 |
| South Korea | 3,425,983 | 0 | -3,425,983 |
| India | 1,649,440 | 943,547 | -705,893 |
| Sweden | 1,966,445 | 320,030 | -1,646,415 |
| China | 1,757,657 | 886 | -1,756,771 |
| Italy | 895,175 | 528,552 | -366,623 |
| Canada | 2,910 | 1,082,419 | +1,079,509 |
| South Africa | 489,837 | 371,856 | -117,981 |
| Poland | 159,932 | 54,509 | -105,423 |
| United States | 114,195 | 0 | -114,195 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Lancashire | 4 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 4 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 2 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 2 |
| Greater Manchester | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lancashire | 4 | 3 | -1 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 3 | 4 | +1 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 2 | 0 | -2 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| Greater Manchester | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Inner London - East | 2 | 0 | -2 |
| West Midlands | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| West of England | 2 | 0 | -2 |
| Devon | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| East Central Scotland | 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Other | 35,798,368 |
| Air transport | 20,871,116 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 3,048,500 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 15,260 |
| 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 | 18,101,945 | 17,696,423 | -405,522 |
| Air transport | 18,432,476 | 2,438,640 | -15,993,836 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 2,047,998 | 1,000,502 | -1,047,496 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 14,322 | 938 | -13,384 |
| Road transport | 0 | 887 | +887 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| 000 | 35,798,368 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 16,639,333 |
| East Midlands Airport | 2,548,665 |
| London | 1,657,927 |
| Belfast Airport | 1,289,561 |
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 | 18,101,945 | 17,696,423 | -405,522 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 16,219,396 | 419,937 | -15,799,459 |
| East Midlands Airport | 1,882,421 | 666,244 | -1,216,177 |
| London | 908,135 | 749,792 | -158,343 |
| Belfast Airport | 112,125 | 1,177,436 | +1,065,311 |
| Eurotunnel | 731,419 | 43,580 | -687,839 |
| Dover | 237,005 | 33,948 | -203,057 |
| Immingham Docks | 80,228 | 151,370 | +71,142 |
| Manchester Airport | 90,500 | 135,000 | +44,500 |
| London Stansted Airport | 128,034 | 36,487 | -91,547 |
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 | 15 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 8 |
| Manufacture of chemicals and chemical products | 3 |
| Other manufacturing | 3 |
| Office administrative, office support and other business support activities | 2 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-04 | 2 |
| 2026-03 | 2 |
| 2026-02 | 2 |
| 2026-01 | 2 |
| 2025-12 | 1 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| THE SNUS LIFE LIMITED | 28 |
| PLANT-EX INGREDIENTS LTD | 23 |
| FLAVOURS AND ESSENCES UK LIMITED | 22 |
| CHEMNOVATIC UK LTD | 20 |
| LGC LIMITED | 17 |
| XYFIL LTD | 16 |
| PODS AND POUCHES UK LTD | 16 |
| NICOBRAND LIMITED | 14 |
| FLAVOUR WAREHOUSE LIMITED | 13 |
| SIGMA-ALDRICH COMPANY LIMITED | 11 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 54m+ | 10 |
| 0-1m | 8 |
| 1m-15m | 8 |
| 15m-54m | 5 |
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 | 20,135,993 |
| Sweden | 10,899,340 |
| United States | 10,579,056 |
| Switzerland | 4,510,412 |
| Denmark | 3,111,695 |
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 | 8,900,550 | 11,235,443 | +2,334,893 |
| Sweden | 10,059,085 | 840,255 | -9,218,830 |
| United States | 2,977,280 | 7,601,776 | +4,624,496 |
| Switzerland | 3,983,940 | 526,472 | -3,457,468 |
| Denmark | 8,562 | 3,103,133 | +3,094,571 |
| France | 1,391,375 | 882,291 | -509,084 |
| Japan | 0 | 1,522,634 | +1,522,634 |
| Poland | 6,044 | 1,069,755 | +1,063,711 |
| Indonesia | 19,867 | 266,502 | +246,635 |
| Canada | 0 | 267,245 | +267,245 |
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 | 37,714,917 |
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 | 20,385,327 | 17,329,590 | -3,055,737 |
Export volume by transport
What this shows: Export value by transport mode used to ship goods from the UK.
Top 5 values
| Transport | £ |
|---|---|
| Other | 37,714,917 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 11,151,903 |
| Air transport | 4,285,084 |
| Road transport | 2,468,670 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 224,795 |
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 | 20,385,327 | 17,329,590 | -3,055,737 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 4,584,950 | 6,566,953 | +1,982,003 |
| Air transport | 962,835 | 3,322,249 | +2,359,414 |
| Road transport | 1,978,208 | 490,462 | -1,487,746 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 154,924 | 69,871 | -85,053 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| 000 | 37,714,917 |
| Belfast Port | 13,620,573 |
| Belfast Airport | 2,540,422 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 1,545,554 |
| East Midlands Airport | 160,740 |
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 | 20,385,327 | 17,329,590 | -3,055,737 |
| Belfast Port | 6,563,158 | 7,057,415 | +494,257 |
| Belfast Airport | 821,309 | 1,719,113 | +897,804 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 5,928 | 1,539,626 | +1,533,698 |
| East Midlands Airport | 120,778 | 39,962 | -80,816 |
| Holyhead | 77,980 | 18,811 | -59,169 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 54,185 | 7,276 | -46,909 |
| Heysham | 0 | 43,784 | +43,784 |
| ZLC | 6,877 | 15,856 | +8,979 |
| Portsmouth | 19,627 | 0 | -19,627 |
Quick facts
HS code: 29397910
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Nicotine and its chemically altered forms like salts, ethers, and esters