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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* 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 | 20,398,650 |
| France | 4,377,384 |
| Netherlands | 2,638,779 |
| Belgium | 2,149,818 |
| Germany | 1,918,657 |
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 | 6,936,367 | 13,462,283 | +6,525,916 |
| France | 2,786,168 | 1,591,216 | -1,194,952 |
| Netherlands | 1,558,826 | 1,079,953 | -478,873 |
| Belgium | 1,354,081 | 795,737 | -558,344 |
| Germany | 1,508,932 | 409,725 | -1,099,207 |
| Italy | 538,422 | 869,088 | +330,666 |
| Slovenia | 138,096 | 429,324 | +291,228 |
| Hungary | 29,680 | 144,193 | +114,513 |
| Denmark | 63,932 | 39,265 | -24,667 |
| Poland | 32,118 | 53,137 | +21,019 |
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 | 15,035,950 |
| France | 12,271,055 |
| Italy | 3,739,946 |
| United States | 832,512 |
| China | 790,713 |
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 | 5,526,668 | 9,509,282 | +3,982,614 |
| France | 6,378,729 | 5,892,326 | -486,403 |
| Italy | 1,427,785 | 2,312,161 | +884,376 |
| United States | 393,882 | 438,630 | +44,748 |
| China | 431,021 | 359,692 | -71,329 |
| Israel | 311,207 | 0 | -311,207 |
| Hungary | 74,889 | 215,288 | +140,399 |
| Netherlands | 156,305 | 94,198 | -62,107 |
| Slovenia | 0 | 123,171 | +123,171 |
| United Kingdom | 114,335 | 0 | -114,335 |
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 | 3 |
| 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 | 3 | 1 | -2 |
| Inner London - West | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Cheshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Essex | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Norfolk | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Northern Ireland | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| North Wales | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Southern Scotland | 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) | 32,417,233 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 847,459 |
| Air transport | 726,596 |
| Other | 63,678 |
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) | 14,323,439 | 18,093,794 | +3,770,355 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 606,342 | 241,117 | -365,225 |
| Air transport | 38,160 | 688,436 | +650,276 |
| Other | 44,638 | 19,040 | -25,598 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 11,402,102 |
| Eurotunnel | 9,939,046 |
| Dover | 7,151,385 |
| Felixstowe | 3,468,076 |
| Birmingham Airport | 662,166 |
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 / Eurotunnel | 5,447,718 | 5,954,384 | +506,666 |
| Eurotunnel | 4,849,373 | 5,089,673 | +240,300 |
| Dover | 3,840,274 | 3,311,111 | -529,163 |
| Felixstowe | 22,011 | 3,446,065 | +3,424,054 |
| Birmingham Airport | 0 | 662,166 | +662,166 |
| Harwich | 156,305 | 160,394 | +4,089 |
| Killingholme | 181,030 | 68,441 | -112,589 |
| Thamesport | 93,418 | 144,167 | +50,749 |
| Newhaven | 132,181 | 3,429 | -128,752 |
| Immingham Docks | 63,932 | 39,265 | -24,667 |
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 |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 6 |
| 2025-11 | 3 |
| 2025-10 | 5 |
| 2025-07 | 3 |
| 2025-06 | 6 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| BAYER CROPSCIENCE LIMITED | 28 |
| CERTIS BELCHIM B.V. | 23 |
| CERTIS BELCHIM B.V. | 15 |
| ADAMA AGRICULTURAL SOLUTIONS UK LTD | 12 |
| FMC AGRO LIMITED | 10 |
| SYNGENTA LIMITED | 8 |
| AQUADISTRI UK LIMITED | 7 |
| SYNERGY AGROSCIENCE LTD | 7 |
| NUFARM UK LIMITED | 6 |
| UPL EUROPE LTD | 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 | 5 |
| Other | 3 |
| 15m-54m | 2 |
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 | 835,812 |
| Germany | 736,743 |
| Italy | 506,519 |
| Netherlands | 488,819 |
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 | 231,626 | -372,560 |
| Germany | 736,743 | 0 | -736,743 |
| Italy | 189,846 | 316,673 | +126,827 |
| Netherlands | 488,819 | 0 | -488,819 |
| Ireland | 141,036 | 305,507 | +164,471 |
| Austria | 244,293 | 0 | -244,293 |
| Romania | 46,044 | 0 | -46,044 |
| Czechia | 43,833 | 0 | -43,833 |
| Tunisia | 0 | 17,255 | +17,255 |
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 | 7,383 |
| 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 | 6,961 | 422 | -6,539 |
| Ireland | 317 | 321 | +4 |
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) | 2,940,351 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 2,628,937 |
| Air transport | 972,698 |
| Other | 8,021 |
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) | 2,070,033 | 870,318 | -1,199,715 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 781,005 | 1,847,932 | +1,066,927 |
| Air transport | 668,732 | 303,966 | -364,766 |
| Other | 7,278 | 743 | -6,535 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Southampton | 1,847,932 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 1,717,598 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 901,419 |
| Liverpool Docks | 508,628 |
| Immingham Docks | 465,683 |
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 | 1,488,513 | 229,085 | -1,259,428 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 667,532 | 233,887 | -433,645 |
| Liverpool Docks | 437,244 | 71,384 | -365,860 |
| Immingham Docks | 465,683 | 0 | -465,683 |
| Felixstowe | 372,218 | 0 | -372,218 |
| Hull | 0 | 316,673 | +316,673 |
| Holyhead | 40,017 | 117,587 | +77,570 |
| 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