Import/export HS code 29397990: Various alkaloids
Other alkaloids not specifically listed
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Switzerland | 4,914,158 |
| Belgium | 1,140,477 |
| France | 979,429 |
| India | 469,828 |
| Germany | 311,150 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Switzerland | 1,569,550 | 3,344,608 | +1,775,058 |
| Belgium | 684,117 | 456,360 | -227,757 |
| France | 967,520 | 11,909 | -955,611 |
| India | 264,929 | 204,899 | -60,030 |
| Germany | 150,733 | 160,417 | +9,684 |
| Japan | 6,545 | 253,250 | +246,705 |
| Canada | 152,034 | 1,677 | -150,357 |
| China | 60,657 | 82,507 | +21,850 |
| Italy | 55,689 | 61,255 | +5,566 |
| Spain | 62,239 | 54,290 | -7,949 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Switzerland | 4,846,592 |
| United States | 1,536,498 |
| France | 978,295 |
| India | 642,171 |
| China | 308,470 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Switzerland | 1,334,081 | 3,512,511 | +2,178,430 |
| United States | 990,412 | 546,086 | -444,326 |
| France | 966,386 | 11,909 | -954,477 |
| India | 340,186 | 301,985 | -38,201 |
| China | 153,279 | 155,191 | +1,912 |
| Canada | 161,873 | 2,770 | -159,103 |
| Italy | 57,071 | 70,025 | +12,954 |
| Germany | 42,340 | 70,266 | +27,926 |
| Spain | 65,771 | 43,882 | -21,889 |
| Hungary | 0 | 27,733 | +27,733 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 6 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 5 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 4 |
| Inner London - West | 4 |
| Lancashire | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 3 | 5 | +2 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 4 | 2 | -2 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 1 | 4 | +3 |
| Inner London - West | 2 | 3 | +1 |
| Lancashire | 2 | 4 | +2 |
| Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear | 1 | 4 | +3 |
| Greater Manchester | 2 | 3 | +1 |
| North Yorkshire | 2 | 3 | +1 |
| Cambridgeshire and Peterborough | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Cheshire | 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) | 5,662,482 |
| Air transport | 3,231,055 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 77,586 |
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) | 1,840,275 | 3,822,207 | +1,981,932 |
| Air transport | 2,290,646 | 940,409 | -1,350,237 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 53,345 | 24,241 | -29,104 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover | 3,003,386 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 1,378,301 |
| Edinburgh Airport | 1,289,620 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 857,105 |
| Middlesbrough | 342,885 |
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 | 148,882 | 2,854,504 | +2,705,622 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 919,111 | 459,190 | -459,921 |
| Edinburgh Airport | 1,285,526 | 4,094 | -1,281,432 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 282,648 | 574,457 | +291,809 |
| Middlesbrough | 337,863 | 5,022 | -332,841 |
| East Midlands Airport | 218,256 | 106,954 | -111,302 |
| Immingham Docks | 185,923 | 138,340 | -47,583 |
| London Stansted Airport | 180,106 | 30,967 | -149,139 |
| Purfleet | 134,123 | 65,745 | -68,378 |
| Eurotunnel | 82,813 | 88,378 | +5,565 |
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
|
22 |
|
Manufacture of basic pharmaceutical products and pharmaceutical preparations
|
15 |
|
Scientific research and development
|
12 |
|
Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles
|
11 |
|
Manufacture of chemicals and chemical products
|
6 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-05 | 5 |
| 2026-04 | 8 |
| 2026-03 | 5 |
| 2026-02 | 13 |
| 2026-01 | 5 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| SIGMA-ALDRICH COMPANY LIMITED | 55 |
| ASHLAND SPECIALTIES UK LIMITED | 50 |
| LGC LIMITED | 31 |
| BIOSYNTH LIMITED | 30 |
| GLENTHAM LIFE SCIENCES LIMITED | 28 |
| LIFE TECHNOLOGIES LIMITED | 25 |
| NUTRITION GROUP PLC | 18 |
| G2 NATURALS LIMITED | 17 |
| ARENA PHARMACEUTICALS LIMITED | 14 |
| AVOCADO RESEARCH CHEMICALS LIMITED | 13 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 33 |
| 54m+ | 18 |
| 15m-54m | 10 |
| 0-1m | 6 |
| 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| United States | 4,469,731 |
| Turkey | 547,486 |
| Pakistan | 255,666 |
| Poland | 253,221 |
| Indonesia | 220,699 |
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 | 155,195 | 4,314,536 | +4,159,341 |
| Turkey | 0 | 547,486 | +547,486 |
| Pakistan | 15,411 | 240,255 | +224,844 |
| Poland | 76,281 | 176,940 | +100,659 |
| Indonesia | 193,536 | 27,163 | -166,373 |
| Mexico | 103,591 | 114,159 | +10,568 |
| Belgium | 37,549 | 74,360 | +36,811 |
| Ireland | 14,482 | 87,883 | +73,401 |
| United Arab Emirates | 0 | 89,401 | +89,401 |
| Netherlands | 25,260 | 47,176 | +21,916 |
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 | 4,796,869 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,329,698 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 410,114 |
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 | 527,408 | 4,269,461 | +3,742,053 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 0 | 1,329,698 | +1,329,698 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 146,857 | 263,257 | +116,400 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Belfast Airport | 3,289,591 |
| Belfast Port | 1,312,177 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 637,125 |
| London Stansted Airport | 456,161 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 266,011 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Belfast Airport | 207,366 | 3,082,225 | +2,874,859 |
| Belfast Port | 0 | 1,312,177 | +1,312,177 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 45,679 | 591,446 | +545,767 |
| London Stansted Airport | 181,963 | 274,198 | +92,235 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 85,870 | 180,141 | +94,271 |
| East Midlands Airport | 25,721 | 117,675 | +91,954 |
| ZLC | 65,471 | 73,804 | +8,333 |
| Felixstowe | 59,855 | 71,247 | +11,392 |
| Manchester Airport | 1,208 | 115,613 | +114,405 |
| Southampton | 0 | 17,521 | +17,521 |
Quick facts
HS code: 29397990
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Other alkaloids not specifically listed