Import/export HS code 38089323: Urea or sulphonylurea-based herbicides
Herbicides based on derivatives of urea or sulphonylurea, effective against weeds
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- 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 | 19,637,021 |
| France | 8,244,213 |
| Germany | 4,249,565 |
| Netherlands | 2,879,246 |
| Belgium | 2,518,172 |
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 | 14,378,167 | 5,258,854 | -9,119,313 |
| France | 2,197,187 | 6,047,026 | +3,849,839 |
| Germany | 514,357 | 3,735,208 | +3,220,851 |
| Netherlands | 1,443,968 | 1,435,278 | -8,690 |
| Belgium | 938,603 | 1,579,569 | +640,966 |
| Italy | 768,147 | 843,584 | +75,437 |
| Poland | 32,118 | 819,067 | +786,949 |
| Slovenia | 358,786 | 386,768 | +27,982 |
| Spain | 6,413 | 667,024 | +660,611 |
| Romania | 0 | 503,200 | +503,200 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Germany | 19,064,100 |
| France | 14,693,982 |
| Italy | 4,321,038 |
| United States | 1,058,674 |
| Spain | 659,291 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Germany | 11,160,958 | 7,903,142 | -3,257,816 |
| France | 5,896,873 | 8,797,109 | +2,900,236 |
| Italy | 2,188,631 | 2,132,407 | -56,224 |
| United States | 393,882 | 664,792 | +270,910 |
| Spain | 0 | 659,291 | +659,291 |
| China | 308,750 | 245,530 | -63,220 |
| Romania | 0 | 503,200 | +503,200 |
| Slovenia | 75,066 | 243,833 | +168,767 |
| Israel | 311,207 | 0 | -311,207 |
| Netherlands | 149,887 | 113,846 | -36,041 |
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 | 4 |
| Cambridgeshire and Peterborough | 2 |
| Inner London - West | 2 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 1 |
| Cheshire | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 4 | 2 | -2 |
| Cambridgeshire and Peterborough | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Inner London - West | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Cheshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Essex | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Norfolk | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Northern Ireland | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| North Wales | 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) | 39,192,043 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 2,300,630 |
| Air transport | 936,303 |
| Other | 62,469 |
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) | 20,250,217 | 18,941,826 | -1,308,391 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 489,183 | 1,811,447 | +1,322,264 |
| Air transport | 176,087 | 760,216 | +584,129 |
| Other | 50,684 | 11,785 | -38,899 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Eurotunnel | 13,351,819 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 10,503,283 |
| Felixstowe | 8,069,170 |
| Dover | 7,537,609 |
| Birmingham Airport | 906,020 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eurotunnel | 5,177,488 | 8,174,331 | +2,996,843 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 8,312,165 | 2,191,118 | -6,121,047 |
| Felixstowe | 2,857,925 | 5,211,245 | +2,353,320 |
| Dover | 3,462,681 | 4,074,928 | +612,247 |
| Birmingham Airport | 147,044 | 758,976 | +611,932 |
| Harwich | 216,083 | 609,530 | +393,447 |
| Killingholme | 135,821 | 182,640 | +46,819 |
| Immingham Docks | 63,932 | 188,070 | +124,138 |
| Thamesport | 237,585 | 0 | -237,585 |
| Newhaven | 132,181 | 3,429 | -128,752 |
Importer companies by SIC division
What this shows: Industry breakdown (SIC divisions) of importing companies.
Top 5 values
| SIC | Companies |
|---|---|
| Manufacture of chemicals and chemical products | 7 |
| Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 6 |
| Crop and animal production, hunting and related service activities | 4 |
| Activities of head offices; management consultancy activities | 1 |
| Financial service activities, except insurance and pension funding | 1 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-04 | 5 |
| 2026-03 | 7 |
| 2026-02 | 6 |
| 2026-01 | 6 |
| 2025-11 | 3 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| BAYER CROPSCIENCE LIMITED | 31 |
| CERTIS BELCHIM B.V. | 26 |
| CERTIS BELCHIM B.V. | 18 |
| ADAMA AGRICULTURAL SOLUTIONS UK LTD | 12 |
| FMC AGRO LIMITED | 11 |
| AQUADISTRI UK LIMITED | 9 |
| SYNGENTA LIMITED | 8 |
| NUFARM UK LIMITED | 7 |
| SYNERGY AGROSCIENCE LTD | 7 |
| SYNGENTA UK LIMITED | 5 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 54m+ | 10 |
| 1m-15m | 4 |
| Other | 3 |
| 15m-54m | 2 |
| 0-1m | 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 | 3,180,946 |
| France | 844,051 |
| Ireland | 677,378 |
| Netherlands | 348,529 |
| Italy | 345,698 |
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 | 1,031,048 | 2,149,898 | +1,118,850 |
| France | 604,186 | 239,865 | -364,321 |
| Ireland | 104,921 | 572,457 | +467,536 |
| Netherlands | 340,499 | 8,030 | -332,469 |
| Italy | 316,673 | 29,025 | -287,648 |
| Germany | 277,658 | 15,376 | -262,282 |
| Austria | 244,293 | 0 | -244,293 |
| Spain | 0 | 125,418 | +125,418 |
| Romania | 46,044 | 30,624 | -15,420 |
| Czechia | 43,833 | 32,498 | -11,335 |
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 | 1,416 |
| Ireland | 638 |
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 | 987 | 429 | -558 |
| Ireland | 530 | 108 | -422 |
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) | 2,901,628 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 2,488,647 |
| Air transport | 973,879 |
| Other | 2,054 |
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) | 1,707,421 | 1,194,207 | -513,214 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 632,685 | 1,855,962 | +1,223,277 |
| Air transport | 668,732 | 305,147 | -363,585 |
| Other | 1,517 | 537 | -980 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Southampton | 1,847,932 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 1,737,290 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 901,419 |
| Liverpool Docks | 508,628 |
| Immingham Docks | 362,731 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Southampton | 0 | 1,847,932 | +1,847,932 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 1,211,800 | 525,490 | -686,310 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 667,532 | 233,887 | -433,645 |
| Liverpool Docks | 437,244 | 71,384 | -365,860 |
| Immingham Docks | 317,363 | 45,368 | -271,995 |
| Hull | 316,673 | 0 | -316,673 |
| Holyhead | 19,009 | 206,202 | +187,193 |
| Heysham | 10,667 | 182,509 | +171,842 |
| Portsmouth | 0 | 131,621 | +131,621 |
| Manchester Airport | 0 | 68,079 | +68,079 |
Quick facts
HS code: 38089323
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Herbicides based on derivatives of urea or sulphonylurea, effective against weeds