Import/export HS code 38089390: Plant growth regulators
Chemicals used to control or modify the growth of plants
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Germany | 5,746,693 |
| Belgium | 3,744,480 |
| Netherlands | 2,773,729 |
| France | 2,611,414 |
| Austria | 2,596,096 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Germany | 2,279,202 | 3,467,491 | +1,188,289 |
| Belgium | 1,628,321 | 2,116,159 | +487,838 |
| Netherlands | 864,622 | 1,909,107 | +1,044,485 |
| France | 1,723,273 | 888,141 | -835,132 |
| Austria | 1,409,567 | 1,186,529 | -223,038 |
| India | 722,237 | 859,353 | +137,116 |
| Hungary | 597,733 | 346,852 | -250,881 |
| United States | 6,547 | 730,119 | +723,572 |
| Norway | 495,467 | 181,776 | -313,691 |
| Spain | 90,000 | 476,130 | +386,130 |
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 | 5,221,915 |
| Austria | 3,833,189 |
| Belgium | 3,757,323 |
| Hungary | 2,439,246 |
| United States | 2,181,990 |
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 | 2,387,602 | 2,834,313 | +446,711 |
| Austria | 1,400,736 | 2,432,453 | +1,031,717 |
| Belgium | 1,869,012 | 1,888,311 | +19,299 |
| Hungary | 683,320 | 1,755,926 | +1,072,606 |
| United States | 862,316 | 1,319,674 | +457,358 |
| India | 797,554 | 859,353 | +61,799 |
| Spain | 212,040 | 618,579 | +406,539 |
| Poland | 587,880 | 156,969 | -430,911 |
| United Kingdom | 691,670 | 37,410 | -654,260 |
| Norway | 495,467 | 181,776 | -313,691 |
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 |
| Inner London - West | 4 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 3 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 3 |
| Cambridgeshire and Peterborough | 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 | 2 | -2 |
| Inner London - West | 2 | 3 | +1 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 1 | 3 | +2 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Cambridgeshire and Peterborough | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Cheshire | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Gloucestershire and Wiltshire | 0 | 2 | +2 |
| Greater Manchester | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Highlands and Islands | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Inner London - East | 0 | 2 | +2 |
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) | 19,499,220 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 3,619,044 |
| Air transport | 430,198 |
| Other | 135,769 |
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) | 8,739,111 | 10,760,109 | +2,020,998 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,680,355 | 1,938,689 | +258,334 |
| Air transport | 174,748 | 255,450 | +80,702 |
| Other | 88,368 | 47,401 | -40,967 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover | 8,664,871 |
| Felixstowe | 2,664,818 |
| Eurotunnel | 1,749,027 |
| London | 1,674,119 |
| Immingham Docks | 1,638,774 |
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 | 3,332,951 | 5,331,920 | +1,998,969 |
| Felixstowe | 887,313 | 1,777,505 | +890,192 |
| Eurotunnel | 967,460 | 781,567 | -185,893 |
| London | 1,042,318 | 631,801 | -410,517 |
| Immingham Docks | 863,111 | 775,663 | -87,448 |
| Hull | 222,300 | 832,123 | +609,823 |
| Killingholme | 566,927 | 375,324 | -191,603 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 679,707 | 154,512 | -525,195 |
| Liverpool Docks | 144,138 | 644,271 | +500,133 |
| Southampton | 172,262 | 514,048 | +341,786 |
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 | 14 |
| Manufacture of chemicals and chemical products | 11 |
| Crop and animal production, hunting and related service activities | 7 |
| Office administrative, office support and other business support activities | 3 |
| Other professional, scientific and technical activities | 3 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 9 |
| 2025-11 | 6 |
| 2025-10 | 9 |
| 2025-09 | 7 |
| 2025-08 | 4 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| NUFARM UK LIMITED | 34 |
| FISHER SCIENTIFIC U.K., LIMITED | 29 |
| ADAMA AGRICULTURAL SOLUTIONS UK LTD | 25 |
| BASF PUBLIC LIMITED COMPANY | 21 |
| SYNGENTA LIMITED | 21 |
| ARMITAGE BROTHERS LIMITED | 19 |
| FARMSAVER LIMITED | 19 |
| FINE AGROCHEMICALS LIMITED | 18 |
| POUNDLAND LIMITED | 15 |
| EVOLUTION AQUA LIMITED | 14 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 54m+ | 17 |
| 1m-15m | 11 |
| 15m-54m | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| 0-1m | 3 |
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 | 11,021,233 |
| France | 3,723,371 |
| Belgium | 3,601,164 |
| Ireland | 1,467,001 |
| Italy | 1,420,486 |
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 | 5,143,546 | 5,877,687 | +734,141 |
| France | 2,154,408 | 1,568,963 | -585,445 |
| Belgium | 2,132,943 | 1,468,221 | -664,722 |
| Ireland | 934,189 | 532,812 | -401,377 |
| Italy | 1,134,796 | 285,690 | -849,106 |
| Netherlands | 4,950 | 1,221,417 | +1,216,467 |
| Poland | 677,108 | 409,349 | -267,759 |
| Bulgaria | 397,762 | 573,756 | +175,994 |
| Spain | 353,023 | 415,607 | +62,584 |
| Portugal | 465,602 | 0 | -465,602 |
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 | 34,180 |
| Germany | 9,003 |
| Ireland | 2,913 |
| United States | 65 |
| France | 9 |
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 | 17,498 | 16,682 | -816 |
| Germany | 3,670 | 5,333 | +1,663 |
| Ireland | 1,032 | 1,881 | +849 |
| United States | 65 | 0 | -65 |
| France | 9 | 0 | -9 |
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) | 22,211,169 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 5,616,367 |
| Air transport | 163,382 |
| Other | 46,196 |
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) | 9,794,264 | 12,416,905 | +2,622,641 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 5,024,604 | 591,763 | -4,432,841 |
| Air transport | 127,152 | 36,230 | -90,922 |
| Other | 22,300 | 23,896 | +1,596 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Immingham Docks | 12,513,171 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 6,050,117 |
| Hull | 3,740,147 |
| Dover | 1,890,903 |
| Felixstowe | 1,178,974 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Immingham Docks | 5,781,677 | 6,731,494 | +949,817 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 3,595,129 | 2,454,988 | -1,140,141 |
| Hull | 2,087,851 | 1,652,296 | -435,555 |
| Dover | 1,240,784 | 650,119 | -590,665 |
| Felixstowe | 635,217 | 543,757 | -91,460 |
| Holyhead | 747,258 | 301,260 | -445,998 |
| London Gateway Port | 477,026 | 238,172 | -238,854 |
| Southampton | 23,916 | 226,457 | +202,541 |
| Heysham | 107,003 | 129,695 | +22,692 |
| Liverpool Docks | 33,319 | 77,961 | +44,642 |
Quick facts
HS code: 38089390
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Chemicals used to control or modify the growth of plants