Import/export HS code 38089327: Various herbicides
Various other chemicals used to kill or control weeds
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 | 64,813,751 |
| France | 57,898,152 |
| Ireland | 31,088,561 |
| Belgium | 23,543,912 |
| Israel | 17,231,137 |
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 | 34,020,682 | 30,793,069 | -3,227,613 |
| France | 30,544,011 | 27,354,141 | -3,189,870 |
| Ireland | 16,681,201 | 14,407,360 | -2,273,841 |
| Belgium | 7,495,915 | 16,047,997 | +8,552,082 |
| Israel | 7,518,067 | 9,713,070 | +2,195,003 |
| Hungary | 6,899,842 | 2,089,735 | -4,810,107 |
| Austria | 4,020,753 | 4,303,133 | +282,380 |
| Italy | 2,979,188 | 3,813,241 | +834,053 |
| Germany | 1,602,829 | 4,861,524 | +3,258,695 |
| Netherlands | 1,761,204 | 4,369,844 | +2,608,640 |
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 | 68,427,126 |
| Belgium | 68,164,489 |
| Ireland | 25,411,078 |
| Israel | 17,505,089 |
| Austria | 14,638,902 |
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 | 34,525,039 | 33,902,087 | -622,952 |
| Belgium | 34,240,027 | 33,924,462 | -315,565 |
| Ireland | 13,826,010 | 11,585,068 | -2,240,942 |
| Israel | 7,713,596 | 9,791,493 | +2,077,897 |
| Austria | 4,392,457 | 10,246,445 | +5,853,988 |
| Italy | 4,907,011 | 5,298,231 | +391,220 |
| Hungary | 6,799,616 | 3,069,856 | -3,729,760 |
| Germany | 1,791,035 | 5,638,430 | +3,847,395 |
| China | 1,573,978 | 2,429,824 | +855,846 |
| Argentina | 1,821,836 | 1,482,524 | -339,312 |
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 | 5 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 4 |
| Cambridgeshire and Peterborough | 3 |
| Inner London - West | 2 |
| Northern Ireland | 2 |
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 | 5 | 4 | -1 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 3 | 3 | +0 |
| Cambridgeshire and Peterborough | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Inner London - West | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Northern Ireland | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| North Wales | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| West Yorkshire | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Cheshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Gloucestershire and Wiltshire | 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) | 165,639,481 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 71,198,863 |
| Other | 6,153,584 |
| Air transport | 611,481 |
| Rail transport | 23,462 |
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) | 79,952,909 | 85,686,572 | +5,733,663 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 37,048,185 | 34,150,678 | -2,897,507 |
| Other | 3,316,194 | 2,837,390 | -478,804 |
| Air transport | 245,366 | 366,115 | +120,749 |
| Rail transport | 23,462 | 0 | -23,462 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover | 58,147,777 |
| London | 41,791,533 |
| Immingham Docks | 41,057,455 |
| Felixstowe | 18,301,074 |
| Eurotunnel | 18,116,815 |
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 | 33,585,777 | 24,562,000 | -9,023,777 |
| London | 23,690,290 | 18,101,243 | -5,589,047 |
| Immingham Docks | 16,745,005 | 24,312,450 | +7,567,445 |
| Felixstowe | 2,023,674 | 16,277,400 | +14,253,726 |
| Eurotunnel | 5,460,346 | 12,656,469 | +7,196,123 |
| London Gateway Port | 7,372,044 | 4,082,398 | -3,289,646 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 6,544,625 | 4,886,010 | -1,658,615 |
| Liverpool Docks | 8,254,712 | 1,879,778 | -6,374,934 |
| Holyhead | 4,170,529 | 3,697,412 | -473,117 |
| Heysham | 974,201 | 5,812,800 | +4,838,599 |
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 | 15 |
| Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 10 |
| Crop and animal production, hunting and related service activities | 7 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 3 |
| Activities of head offices; management consultancy activities | 1 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-04 | 15 |
| 2026-03 | 19 |
| 2026-02 | 16 |
| 2026-01 | 7 |
| 2025-12 | 10 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| EVERGREEN GARDEN CARE UK LTD | 52 |
| BAYER CROPSCIENCE LIMITED | 50 |
| NUFARM UK LIMITED | 49 |
| ADAMA AGRICULTURAL SOLUTIONS UK LTD | 46 |
| FARMSAVER LIMITED | 41 |
| UPL EUROPE LTD | 37 |
| WESTLAND HORTICULTURE LIMITED | 36 |
| SYNGENTA LIMITED | 31 |
| CERTIS BELCHIM B.V. | 29 |
| FMC AGRO LIMITED | 27 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 54m+ | 19 |
| 1m-15m | 8 |
| 15m-54m | 3 |
| Other | 3 |
| 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 | 25,337,892 |
| Germany | 16,829,634 |
| Canada | 13,536,781 |
| Belgium | 13,255,816 |
| Poland | 10,021,483 |
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 | 13,898,679 | 11,439,213 | -2,459,466 |
| Germany | 7,333,267 | 9,496,367 | +2,163,100 |
| Canada | 5,777,882 | 7,758,899 | +1,981,017 |
| Belgium | 8,160,040 | 5,095,776 | -3,064,264 |
| Poland | 5,755,473 | 4,266,010 | -1,489,463 |
| Ireland | 3,253,826 | 5,575,392 | +2,321,566 |
| France | 3,727,151 | 4,737,031 | +1,009,880 |
| Netherlands | 3,638,048 | 1,209,246 | -2,428,802 |
| Australia | 1,044,750 | 3,433,196 | +2,388,446 |
| Spain | 1,953,575 | 1,801,977 | -151,598 |
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 | 598,872 |
| Ireland | 56,184 |
| China | 3,432 |
| Belgium | 2,188 |
| France | 1,486 |
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 | 171,263 | 427,609 | +256,346 |
| Ireland | 24,481 | 31,703 | +7,222 |
| China | 1,779 | 1,653 | -126 |
| Belgium | 598 | 1,590 | +992 |
| France | 489 | 997 | +508 |
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) | 72,830,712 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 49,164,284 |
| Other | 662,866 |
| Air transport | 127,801 |
| 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) | 37,219,506 | 35,611,206 | -1,608,300 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 23,471,017 | 25,693,267 | +2,222,250 |
| Other | 198,930 | 463,936 | +265,006 |
| Air transport | 9,089 | 118,712 | +109,623 |
| 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 | 38,149,188 |
| London Gateway Port | 30,218,622 |
| Immingham Docks | 22,886,197 |
| Liverpool Docks | 12,836,797 |
| Holyhead | 4,671,853 |
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 | 22,681,166 | 15,468,022 | -7,213,144 |
| London Gateway Port | 15,371,023 | 14,847,599 | -523,424 |
| Immingham Docks | 9,584,851 | 13,301,346 | +3,716,495 |
| Liverpool Docks | 6,332,274 | 6,504,523 | +172,249 |
| Holyhead | 1,939,574 | 2,732,279 | +792,705 |
| Felixstowe | 689,709 | 3,294,141 | +2,604,432 |
| Southampton | 1,271,653 | 1,773,044 | +501,391 |
| Dover | 1,245,432 | 778,223 | -467,209 |
| Heysham | 639,047 | 1,173,636 | +534,589 |
| 000 | 198,930 | 463,936 | +265,006 |
Quick facts
HS code: 38089327
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Various other chemicals used to kill or control weeds