Import/export HS code 38089140: Organophosphorus-based insecticides
Insecticides based on organophosphorus compounds, which are potent against many types of pests
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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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Ireland | 3,560,324 |
| China | 1,306,966 |
| Germany | 1,102,841 |
| Belgium | 384,228 |
| Netherlands | 341,716 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ireland | 1,966,523 | 1,593,801 | -372,722 |
| China | 397,117 | 909,849 | +512,732 |
| Germany | 395,896 | 706,945 | +311,049 |
| Belgium | 169,478 | 214,750 | +45,272 |
| Netherlands | 220,156 | 121,560 | -98,596 |
| Norway | 0 | 213,520 | +213,520 |
| India | 12,172 | 0 | -12,172 |
| Italy | 0 | 1,730 | +1,730 |
| France | 0 | 1,070 | +1,070 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Ireland | 3,553,032 |
| China | 1,306,966 |
| Belgium | 384,228 |
| Netherlands | 341,716 |
| Norway | 213,520 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ireland | 1,960,926 | 1,592,106 | -368,820 |
| China | 397,117 | 909,849 | +512,732 |
| Belgium | 169,478 | 214,750 | +45,272 |
| Netherlands | 220,156 | 121,560 | -98,596 |
| Norway | 0 | 213,520 | +213,520 |
| Germany | 26,011 | 13,485 | -12,526 |
| India | 12,172 | 0 | -12,172 |
| Italy | 0 | 1,730 | +1,730 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 1 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 1 |
| Norfolk | 1 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 1 |
| Suffolk | 1 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Norfolk | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Suffolk | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| West Central Scotland | 0 | 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) | 4,493,315 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,255,793 |
| Other | 1,163,651 |
| Air transport | 11,808 |
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) | 2,366,493 | 2,126,822 | -239,671 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 317,345 | 938,448 | +621,103 |
| Other | 467,426 | 696,225 | +228,799 |
| Air transport | 10,078 | 1,730 | -8,348 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Holyhead | 3,553,032 |
| 000 | 1,163,651 |
| Felixstowe | 997,800 |
| Immingham Docks | 555,236 |
| Dover | 300,492 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Holyhead | 1,960,926 | 1,592,106 | -368,820 |
| 000 | 467,426 | 696,225 | +228,799 |
| Felixstowe | 211,235 | 786,565 | +575,330 |
| Immingham Docks | 220,156 | 335,080 | +114,924 |
| Dover | 100,160 | 200,332 | +100,172 |
| Southampton | 120,901 | 99,633 | -21,268 |
| Hull | 26,397 | 0 | -26,397 |
| Eurotunnel | 24,872 | 0 | -24,872 |
| 499 | 0 | 23,651 | +23,651 |
| Thamesport | 0 | 19,545 | +19,545 |
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
|
4 |
|
Crop and animal production, hunting and related service activities
|
2 |
|
Fishing and aquaculture
|
1 |
|
Manufacture of chemicals and chemical products
|
1 |
|
Office administrative, office support and other business support activities
|
1 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-04 | 3 |
| 2026-03 | 3 |
| 2026-02 | 4 |
| 2026-01 | 3 |
| 2025-11 | 5 |
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 |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 4 |
| 15m-54m | 2 |
| 54m+ | 2 |
| 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Ireland | 1,258,863 |
| Chile | 523,094 |
| Poland | 230,751 |
| Ukraine | 120,684 |
| Germany | 59,759 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ireland | 317,242 | 941,621 | +624,379 |
| Chile | 523,094 | 0 | -523,094 |
| Poland | 144,778 | 85,973 | -58,805 |
| Ukraine | 57,849 | 62,835 | +4,986 |
| Germany | 59,759 | 0 | -59,759 |
| Italy | 30,095 | 27,462 | -2,633 |
| Tunisia | 56,188 | 0 | -56,188 |
| New Zealand | 21,555 | 22,581 | +1,026 |
| United Arab Emirates | 18,493 | 0 | -18,493 |
| Saudi Arabia | 0 | 16,321 | +16,321 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Germany | 33,842 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Germany | 2 | 33,840 | +33,838 |
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) | 1,728,558 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 616,068 |
| Air transport | 48,962 |
| Other | 34,010 |
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) | 621,796 | 1,106,762 | +484,966 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 599,747 | 16,321 | -583,426 |
| Air transport | 26,381 | 22,581 | -3,800 |
| Other | 170 | 33,840 | +33,670 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Holyhead | 1,181,653 |
| London Gateway Port | 559,880 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 470,091 |
| Immingham Docks | 59,759 |
| Middlesbrough | 56,188 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Holyhead | 302,116 | 879,537 | +577,421 |
| London Gateway Port | 543,559 | 16,321 | -527,238 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 244,965 | 225,126 | -19,839 |
| Immingham Docks | 59,759 | 0 | -59,759 |
| Middlesbrough | 56,188 | 0 | -56,188 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 26,381 | 22,581 | -3,800 |
| 000 | 170 | 33,840 | +33,670 |
| Liverpool Docks | 8,800 | 0 | -8,800 |
| Milford | 6,156 | 0 | -6,156 |
| Heysham | 0 | 2,099 | +2,099 |
Quick facts
HS code: 38089140
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Insecticides based on organophosphorus compounds, which are potent against many types of pests