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 | 3,571,477 |
| China | 1,358,889 |
| Germany | 1,002,535 |
| Belgium | 409,841 |
| Netherlands | 385,328 |
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 | 1,419,993 | 2,151,484 | +731,491 |
| China | 266,562 | 1,092,327 | +825,765 |
| Germany | 393,052 | 609,483 | +216,431 |
| Belgium | 211,865 | 197,976 | -13,889 |
| Netherlands | 235,445 | 149,883 | -85,562 |
| Norway | 0 | 213,520 | +213,520 |
| India | 0 | 12,172 | +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 | 1,358,889 |
| Belgium | 409,841 |
| Netherlands | 385,328 |
| 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 | 1,403,244 | 2,149,788 | +746,544 |
| China | 266,562 | 1,092,327 | +825,765 |
| Belgium | 211,865 | 197,976 | -13,889 |
| Netherlands | 235,445 | 149,883 | -85,562 |
| Norway | 0 | 213,520 | +213,520 |
| Germany | 23,198 | 16,298 | -6,900 |
| India | 0 | 12,172 | +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 |
| Essex | 1 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 1 |
| Norfolk | 1 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 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 |
| Essex | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Norfolk | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 0 | 1 | +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) | 4,562,540 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,307,716 |
| Other | 1,074,498 |
| 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) | 1,866,487 | 2,696,053 | +829,566 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 174,618 | 1,133,098 | +958,480 |
| Other | 478,547 | 595,951 | +117,404 |
| Air transport | 7,265 | 4,543 | -2,722 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Holyhead | 3,553,032 |
| 000 | 1,074,498 |
| Felixstowe | 1,049,723 |
| Immingham Docks | 598,848 |
| Dover | 326,105 |
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 | 1,403,244 | 2,149,788 | +746,544 |
| 000 | 478,547 | 595,951 | +117,404 |
| Felixstowe | 116,342 | 933,381 | +817,039 |
| Immingham Docks | 235,445 | 363,403 | +127,958 |
| Dover | 153,114 | 172,991 | +19,877 |
| Southampton | 73,067 | 147,467 | +74,400 |
| 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 | 5 |
| Crop and animal production, hunting and related service activities | 2 |
| Fishing and aquaculture | 1 |
| Manufacture of chemicals and chemical products | 1 |
| Manufacture of rubber and plastic products | 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 | 3 |
| 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 | 1,181,360 |
| Chile | 523,094 |
| Poland | 274,405 |
| Ukraine | 170,346 |
| Italy | 62,407 |
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 | 180,101 | 1,001,259 | +821,158 |
| Chile | 523,094 | 0 | -523,094 |
| Poland | 135,402 | 139,003 | +3,601 |
| Ukraine | 82,167 | 88,179 | +6,012 |
| Italy | 27,670 | 34,737 | +7,067 |
| Germany | 59,759 | 0 | -59,759 |
| Netherlands | 59,324 | 0 | -59,324 |
| Tunisia | 56,188 | 0 | -56,188 |
| Czechia | 41,665 | 3,924 | -37,741 |
| New Zealand | 21,555 | 22,581 | +1,026 |
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 | 33,595 |
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 | 0 | 33,595 | +33,595 |
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) | 1,848,300 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 616,068 |
| Air transport | 48,962 |
| Other | 33,786 |
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) | 591,240 | 1,257,060 | +665,820 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 599,747 | 16,321 | -583,426 |
| Air transport | 26,381 | 22,581 | -3,800 |
| Other | 191 | 33,595 | +33,404 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Holyhead | 1,153,306 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 560,828 |
| London Gateway Port | 559,880 |
| Immingham Docks | 117,111 |
| 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 | 201,830 | 951,476 | +749,646 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 260,151 | 300,677 | +40,526 |
| London Gateway Port | 543,559 | 16,321 | -527,238 |
| Immingham Docks | 117,111 | 0 | -117,111 |
| Middlesbrough | 56,188 | 0 | -56,188 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 26,381 | 22,581 | -3,800 |
| 000 | 191 | 33,595 | +33,404 |
| Liverpool Docks | 8,800 | 0 | -8,800 |
| Milford | 3,348 | 2,808 | -540 |
| 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