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 | 4,925,971 |
| Belgium | 1,152,910 |
| France | 975,128 |
| India | 469,828 |
| Germany | 294,257 |
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 | 1,581,363 | 3,344,608 | +1,763,245 |
| Belgium | 678,695 | 474,215 | -204,480 |
| France | 64,154 | 910,974 | +846,820 |
| India | 208,415 | 261,413 | +52,998 |
| Germany | 148,398 | 145,859 | -2,539 |
| Canada | 152,034 | 1,677 | -150,357 |
| China | 60,128 | 67,034 | +6,906 |
| Italy | 58,250 | 61,255 | +3,005 |
| Spain | 62,239 | 54,290 | -7,949 |
| United States | 72,480 | 25,492 | -46,988 |
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 | 4,594,655 |
| United States | 1,550,214 |
| France | 972,802 |
| India | 629,176 |
| China | 289,318 |
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 | 1,334,019 | 3,260,636 | +1,926,617 |
| United States | 989,243 | 560,971 | -428,272 |
| France | 61,828 | 910,974 | +849,146 |
| India | 290,319 | 338,857 | +48,538 |
| China | 158,894 | 130,424 | -28,470 |
| Canada | 163,026 | 4,326 | -158,700 |
| Italy | 58,250 | 71,407 | +13,157 |
| Spain | 65,771 | 43,882 | -21,889 |
| Germany | 33,375 | 75,177 | +41,802 |
| 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 |
| Inner London - West | 5 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 5 |
| Lancashire | 4 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 4 | 5 | +1 |
| Inner London - West | 3 | 3 | +0 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 4 | 2 | -2 |
| Lancashire | 2 | 4 | +2 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 0 | 3 | +3 |
| Greater Manchester | 2 | 3 | +1 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear | 1 | 3 | +2 |
| North Yorkshire | 2 | 3 | +1 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 2 | 3 | +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) | 5,683,705 |
| Air transport | 2,945,153 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 67,620 |
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) | 946,990 | 4,736,715 | +3,789,725 |
| Air transport | 2,222,790 | 722,363 | -1,500,427 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 51,267 | 16,353 | -34,914 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover | 2,991,619 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 1,378,301 |
| Edinburgh Airport | 1,289,620 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 570,060 |
| Immingham Docks | 368,654 |
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 | 149,181 | 2,842,438 | +2,693,257 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 15,949 | 1,362,352 | +1,346,403 |
| Edinburgh Airport | 1,284,151 | 5,469 | -1,278,682 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 224,280 | 345,780 | +121,500 |
| Immingham Docks | 183,471 | 185,183 | +1,712 |
| Middlesbrough | 337,863 | 5,022 | -332,841 |
| East Midlands Airport | 212,062 | 113,024 | -99,038 |
| London Stansted Airport | 172,179 | 36,257 | -135,922 |
| 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 | 17 |
| 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 |
|---|---|
| 2026-04 | 8 |
| 2026-03 | 5 |
| 2026-02 | 13 |
| 2026-01 | 5 |
| 2025-12 | 3 |
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 | 30 |
| BIOSYNTH LIMITED | 30 |
| GLENTHAM LIFE SCIENCES LIMITED | 28 |
| LIFE TECHNOLOGIES LIMITED | 25 |
| NUTRITION GROUP PLC | 18 |
| G2 NATURALS LIMITED | 16 |
| 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 | 34 |
| 54m+ | 19 |
| 15m-54m | 9 |
| 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 | 2,551,148 |
| Turkey | 547,486 |
| Pakistan | 255,666 |
| Poland | 253,221 |
| Indonesia | 226,999 |
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 | 182,824 | 2,368,324 | +2,185,500 |
| Turkey | 0 | 547,486 | +547,486 |
| Pakistan | 0 | 255,666 | +255,666 |
| Poland | 76,281 | 176,940 | +100,659 |
| Indonesia | 172,982 | 54,017 | -118,965 |
| Mexico | 103,591 | 114,159 | +10,568 |
| Belgium | 29,308 | 81,372 | +52,064 |
| Ireland | 16,754 | 87,883 | +71,129 |
| 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 | 2,915,702 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,324,866 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 413,957 |
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 | 562,409 | 2,353,293 | +1,790,884 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 0 | 1,324,866 | +1,324,866 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 142,459 | 271,498 | +129,039 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Belfast Airport | 1,350,053 |
| Belfast Port | 1,312,177 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 636,799 |
| London Stansted Airport | 506,479 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 267,582 |
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 | 171,401 | 1,178,652 | +1,007,251 |
| Belfast Port | 0 | 1,312,177 | +1,312,177 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 44,990 | 591,809 | +546,819 |
| London Stansted Airport | 241,619 | 264,860 | +23,241 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 87,441 | 180,141 | +92,700 |
| East Midlands Airport | 30,736 | 115,284 | +84,548 |
| ZLC | 65,471 | 72,575 | +7,104 |
| Felixstowe | 51,614 | 79,488 | +27,874 |
| Manchester Airport | 8,192 | 115,613 | +107,421 |
| Durham Tees Valley Airport | 0 | 14,500 | +14,500 |
Quick facts
HS code: 29397990
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Other alkaloids not specifically listed