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 | 63,133,578 |
| France | 50,112,706 |
| Ireland | 30,189,079 |
| Belgium | 24,138,662 |
| Israel | 14,643,732 |
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 | 35,668,810 | 27,464,768 | -8,204,042 |
| France | 25,230,097 | 24,882,609 | -347,488 |
| Ireland | 15,935,202 | 14,253,877 | -1,681,325 |
| Belgium | 8,223,310 | 15,915,352 | +7,692,042 |
| Israel | 6,100,518 | 8,543,214 | +2,442,696 |
| Hungary | 7,752,208 | 1,504,633 | -6,247,575 |
| Austria | 4,068,804 | 3,843,266 | -225,538 |
| Italy | 4,523,763 | 3,125,405 | -1,398,358 |
| Germany | 1,697,693 | 4,648,096 | +2,950,403 |
| Netherlands | 1,620,702 | 4,227,278 | +2,606,576 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Belgium | 65,197,058 |
| France | 62,958,206 |
| Ireland | 25,131,151 |
| Israel | 14,917,684 |
| Austria | 14,237,508 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Belgium | 35,489,703 | 29,707,355 | -5,782,348 |
| France | 30,463,735 | 32,494,471 | +2,030,736 |
| Ireland | 13,463,288 | 11,667,863 | -1,795,425 |
| Israel | 6,296,047 | 8,621,637 | +2,325,590 |
| Austria | 4,450,930 | 9,786,578 | +5,335,648 |
| Italy | 6,186,937 | 4,586,475 | -1,600,462 |
| Hungary | 7,631,331 | 2,505,405 | -5,125,926 |
| Germany | 2,053,185 | 5,245,489 | +3,192,304 |
| China | 1,575,289 | 2,349,458 | +774,169 |
| Argentina | 1,729,032 | 1,364,379 | -364,653 |
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 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 4 |
| Cambridgeshire and Peterborough | 3 |
| Greater Manchester | 2 |
| Inner London - West | 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 | 4 | 4 | +0 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 4 | 2 | -2 |
| Cambridgeshire and Peterborough | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Greater Manchester | 0 | 2 | +2 |
| Inner London - West | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| 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 |
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) | 160,879,113 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 63,841,450 |
| Other | 5,463,840 |
| Air transport | 584,848 |
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) | 78,782,959 | 82,096,154 | +3,313,195 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 35,452,255 | 28,389,195 | -7,063,060 |
| Other | 2,863,958 | 2,599,882 | -264,076 |
| Air transport | 215,116 | 369,732 | +154,616 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover | 54,652,984 |
| London | 39,935,405 |
| Immingham Docks | 39,852,768 |
| Felixstowe | 18,149,927 |
| Eurotunnel | 18,043,179 |
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 | 32,447,320 | 22,205,664 | -10,241,656 |
| London | 23,528,963 | 16,406,442 | -7,122,521 |
| Immingham Docks | 18,213,714 | 21,639,054 | +3,425,340 |
| Felixstowe | 3,248,931 | 14,900,996 | +11,652,065 |
| Eurotunnel | 5,892,405 | 12,150,774 | +6,258,369 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 6,053,161 | 4,690,526 | -1,362,635 |
| London Gateway Port | 5,471,057 | 3,524,818 | -1,946,239 |
| Liverpool Docks | 6,679,612 | 1,925,548 | -4,754,064 |
| Heysham | 2,057,840 | 6,489,991 | +4,432,151 |
| Holyhead | 4,357,706 | 2,978,389 | -1,379,317 |
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
|
16 |
|
Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles
|
9 |
|
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 |
|---|---|
| 2026-05 | 12 |
| 2026-04 | 15 |
| 2026-03 | 19 |
| 2026-02 | 16 |
| 2026-01 | 7 |
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 | 53 |
| BAYER CROPSCIENCE LIMITED | 51 |
| NUFARM UK LIMITED | 50 |
| ADAMA AGRICULTURAL SOLUTIONS UK LTD | 46 |
| FARMSAVER LIMITED | 42 |
| UPL EUROPE LTD | 38 |
| WESTLAND HORTICULTURE LIMITED | 37 |
| SYNGENTA LIMITED | 31 |
| CERTIS BELCHIM B.V. | 30 |
| FMC AGRO LIMITED | 28 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 54m+ | 18 |
| 1m-15m | 9 |
| 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 | 16,607,009 |
| Canada | 13,537,951 |
| Belgium | 13,127,811 |
| Poland | 9,023,590 |
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 | 8,630,362 | 7,976,647 | -653,715 |
| Canada | 5,777,882 | 7,760,069 | +1,982,187 |
| Belgium | 8,371,248 | 4,756,563 | -3,614,685 |
| Poland | 5,234,297 | 3,789,293 | -1,445,004 |
| Ireland | 3,624,639 | 5,380,463 | +1,755,824 |
| France | 3,722,682 | 4,869,157 | +1,146,475 |
| Australia | 1,044,750 | 3,433,196 | +2,388,446 |
| Netherlands | 2,815,152 | 995,463 | -1,819,689 |
| Spain | 1,707,058 | 1,432,882 | -274,176 |
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 | 564,789 |
| Ireland | 59,209 |
| China | 2,859 |
| Belgium | 2,072 |
| France | 1,554 |
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 | 196,914 | 367,875 | +170,961 |
| Ireland | 26,794 | 32,415 | +5,621 |
| China | 1,468 | 1,391 | -77 |
| Belgium | 1,012 | 1,060 | +48 |
| France | 832 | 722 | -110 |
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) | 70,384,688 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 48,828,990 |
| Other | 631,187 |
| Air transport | 127,971 |
| 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) | 37,761,671 | 32,623,017 | -5,138,654 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 23,366,190 | 25,462,800 | +2,096,610 |
| Other | 227,567 | 403,620 | +176,053 |
| Air transport | 9,510 | 118,461 | +108,951 |
| 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 | 36,370,018 |
| London Gateway Port | 30,177,622 |
| Immingham Docks | 22,357,521 |
| Liverpool Docks | 12,952,179 |
| Holyhead | 4,729,621 |
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 | 21,551,771 | 14,818,247 | -6,733,524 |
| London Gateway Port | 15,489,500 | 14,688,122 | -801,378 |
| Immingham Docks | 11,363,343 | 10,994,178 | -369,165 |
| Liverpool Docks | 6,439,516 | 6,512,663 | +73,147 |
| Holyhead | 1,945,179 | 2,784,442 | +839,263 |
| Felixstowe | 202,705 | 3,310,908 | +3,108,203 |
| Southampton | 1,271,653 | 1,773,044 | +501,391 |
| Dover | 1,240,963 | 803,963 | -437,000 |
| Heysham | 828,395 | 1,002,151 | +173,756 |
| 000 | 227,567 | 403,620 | +176,053 |
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