Import/export HS code 380893: Herbicides and plant growth regulators
Chemicals used to kill unwanted plants or regulate plant growth
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 | 131,012,452 |
| France | 84,399,495 |
| Belgium | 40,129,945 |
| Ireland | 32,271,408 |
| Germany | 26,562,558 |
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 | 69,287,654 | 61,724,798 | -7,562,856 |
| France | 45,353,071 | 39,046,424 | -6,306,647 |
| Belgium | 13,370,019 | 26,759,926 | +13,389,907 |
| Ireland | 18,065,199 | 14,206,209 | -3,858,990 |
| Germany | 8,823,366 | 17,739,192 | +8,915,826 |
| Israel | 8,323,904 | 12,666,157 | +4,342,253 |
| Italy | 7,124,157 | 12,526,965 | +5,402,808 |
| Austria | 7,862,198 | 7,911,941 | +49,743 |
| Netherlands | 4,797,565 | 9,964,511 | +5,166,946 |
| Hungary | 8,699,414 | 2,418,169 | -6,281,245 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| France | 140,435,787 |
| Belgium | 71,605,634 |
| Germany | 54,094,677 |
| Italy | 28,865,814 |
| Ireland | 26,116,497 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| France | 68,629,976 | 71,805,811 | +3,175,835 |
| Belgium | 37,959,064 | 33,646,570 | -4,312,494 |
| Germany | 22,723,305 | 31,371,372 | +8,648,067 |
| Italy | 12,825,690 | 16,040,124 | +3,214,434 |
| Ireland | 14,900,377 | 11,216,120 | -3,684,257 |
| Austria | 8,697,469 | 15,694,796 | +6,997,327 |
| Israel | 8,768,786 | 12,970,404 | +4,201,618 |
| Hungary | 8,961,094 | 5,602,212 | -3,358,882 |
| China | 4,655,586 | 6,290,949 | +1,635,363 |
| India | 2,522,863 | 1,663,450 | -859,413 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Cambridgeshire and Peterborough | 7 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 6 |
| Inner London - West | 6 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 4 |
| West Yorkshire | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cambridgeshire and Peterborough | 5 | 6 | +1 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 5 | 5 | +0 |
| Inner London - West | 5 | 4 | -1 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 4 | 4 | +0 |
| West Yorkshire | 3 | 2 | -1 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 3 | 2 | -1 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 2 | 3 | +1 |
| West Central Scotland | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Cheshire | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Essex | 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) | 332,773,010 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 88,202,915 |
| Other | 6,688,315 |
| Air transport | 2,193,216 |
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) | 158,853,020 | 173,919,990 | +15,066,970 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 44,403,682 | 43,799,233 | -604,449 |
| Other | 3,762,384 | 2,925,931 | -836,453 |
| Air transport | 822,148 | 1,371,068 | +548,920 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover | 124,381,576 |
| London | 57,606,314 |
| Immingham Docks | 52,860,475 |
| Eurotunnel | 42,109,142 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 36,804,755 |
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 | 61,435,634 | 62,945,942 | +1,510,308 |
| London | 30,500,209 | 27,106,105 | -3,394,104 |
| Immingham Docks | 20,541,700 | 32,318,775 | +11,777,075 |
| Eurotunnel | 15,321,833 | 26,787,309 | +11,465,476 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 26,747,523 | 10,057,232 | -16,690,291 |
| Felixstowe | 9,947,443 | 24,868,093 | +14,920,650 |
| London Gateway Port | 7,914,530 | 7,250,560 | -663,970 |
| Liverpool Docks | 9,034,675 | 2,180,800 | -6,853,875 |
| Killingholme | 7,357,206 | 1,209,359 | -6,147,847 |
| Holyhead | 4,587,347 | 3,534,600 | -1,052,747 |
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 | 23 |
| Manufacture of chemicals and chemical products | 18 |
| Crop and animal production, hunting and related service activities | 12 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 5 |
| Manufacture of food products | 4 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-04 | 23 |
| 2026-03 | 27 |
| 2026-02 | 27 |
| 2026-01 | 19 |
| 2025-12 | 16 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| ADAMA AGRICULTURAL SOLUTIONS UK LTD | 60 |
| NUFARM UK LIMITED | 54 |
| BAYER CROPSCIENCE LIMITED | 52 |
| EVERGREEN GARDEN CARE UK LTD | 52 |
| FARMSAVER LIMITED | 48 |
| UPL EUROPE LTD | 47 |
| CERTIS BELCHIM B.V. | 41 |
| SYNGENTA LIMITED | 39 |
| FMC AGRO LIMITED | 38 |
| WESTLAND HORTICULTURE LIMITED | 38 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 54m+ | 30 |
| 1m-15m | 20 |
| Other | 8 |
| 15m-54m | 7 |
| 0-1m | 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 | 55,442,468 |
| France | 54,784,846 |
| United States | 41,643,145 |
| Belgium | 36,729,637 |
| Poland | 29,614,486 |
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 | 26,448,587 | 28,993,881 | +2,545,294 |
| France | 25,436,432 | 29,348,414 | +3,911,982 |
| United States | 21,576,880 | 20,066,265 | -1,510,615 |
| Belgium | 24,394,855 | 12,334,782 | -12,060,073 |
| Poland | 15,557,879 | 14,056,607 | -1,501,272 |
| Canada | 12,820,169 | 13,823,500 | +1,003,331 |
| Ireland | 9,791,142 | 12,396,054 | +2,604,912 |
| Netherlands | 6,389,141 | 8,479,099 | +2,089,958 |
| Spain | 3,817,777 | 2,478,690 | -1,339,087 |
| Austria | 3,142,613 | 2,626,887 | -515,726 |
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 | 829,485 |
| Ireland | 116,334 |
| Germany | 7,966 |
| China | 2,228 |
| Belgium | 2,188 |
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 | 380,969 | 448,516 | +67,547 |
| Ireland | 34,885 | 81,449 | +46,564 |
| Germany | 5,099 | 2,867 | -2,232 |
| China | 1,432 | 796 | -636 |
| Belgium | 793 | 1,395 | +602 |
| France | 726 | 893 | +167 |
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) | 243,089,211 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 87,722,421 |
| Air transport | 1,698,082 |
| Other | 960,620 |
| Rail transport | 43,449 |
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) | 125,140,771 | 117,948,440 | -7,192,331 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 43,547,552 | 44,174,869 | +627,317 |
| Air transport | 789,138 | 908,944 | +119,806 |
| Other | 424,481 | 536,139 | +111,658 |
| Rail transport | 0 | 43,449 | +43,449 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 115,196,871 |
| Immingham Docks | 85,945,149 |
| London Gateway Port | 37,717,636 |
| Liverpool Docks | 31,615,478 |
| Southampton | 13,474,109 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 64,472,331 | 50,724,540 | -13,747,791 |
| Immingham Docks | 38,787,646 | 47,157,503 | +8,369,857 |
| London Gateway Port | 20,154,727 | 17,562,909 | -2,591,818 |
| Liverpool Docks | 17,255,922 | 14,359,556 | -2,896,366 |
| Southampton | 3,084,606 | 10,389,503 | +7,304,897 |
| Felixstowe | 7,876,842 | 4,460,140 | -3,416,702 |
| Holyhead | 4,429,268 | 6,278,715 | +1,849,447 |
| Hull | 5,360,905 | 3,364,300 | -1,996,605 |
| Dover | 2,195,589 | 2,348,082 | +152,493 |
| Heysham | 2,120,529 | 2,235,805 | +115,276 |
Related HS codes
What this shows: Sibling or child HS codes in the same classification branch.
- 38089311 – Phenoxy-phytohormone-based herbicides
- 38089313 – Triazine-based herbicides
- 38089315 – Amide-based herbicides
- 38089317 – Carbamate-based herbicides
- 38089321 – Dinitroaniline-based herbicides
- 38089323 – Urea or sulphonylurea-based herbicides
- 38089327 – Various herbicides
- 38089330 – Anti-sprouting products
- 38089390 – Plant growth regulators
Quick facts
HS code: 380893
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Chemicals used to kill unwanted plants or regulate plant growth