Import/export HS code 38249964: Various chemical intermediates
Various chemical intermediates used in industrial and pharmaceutical manufacturing
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.
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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 | £ |
|---|---|
| South Korea | 12,786,061 |
| Norway | 11,979,008 |
| Belgium | 8,431,197 |
| United States | 7,911,306 |
| Spain | 6,839,833 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| South Korea | 9,555,061 | 3,231,000 | -6,324,061 |
| Norway | 11,979,008 | 0 | -11,979,008 |
| Belgium | 4,823,753 | 3,607,444 | -1,216,309 |
| United States | 2,536,384 | 5,374,922 | +2,838,538 |
| Spain | 2,035,803 | 4,804,030 | +2,768,227 |
| Sweden | 2,571,550 | 2,347,860 | -223,690 |
| Netherlands | 2,642,315 | 1,077,320 | -1,564,995 |
| Germany | 519,815 | 439,201 | -80,614 |
| France | 493,071 | 269,474 | -223,597 |
| Ireland | 338,367 | 270,978 | -67,389 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| United States | 16,580,218 |
| South Korea | 12,789,181 |
| Norway | 11,979,008 |
| Spain | 6,447,073 |
| Sweden | 4,923,540 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | 8,176,017 | 8,404,201 | +228,184 |
| South Korea | 9,558,181 | 3,231,000 | -6,327,181 |
| Norway | 11,979,008 | 0 | -11,979,008 |
| Spain | 2,034,847 | 4,412,226 | +2,377,379 |
| Sweden | 2,575,680 | 2,347,860 | -227,820 |
| Belgium | 2,024,751 | 1,740,928 | -283,823 |
| Germany | 629,198 | 520,501 | -108,697 |
| United Kingdom | 305,784 | 642,671 | +336,887 |
| France | 171,083 | 105,823 | -65,260 |
| China | 116,800 | 7,260 | -109,540 |
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 | 9 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 7 |
| Greater Manchester | 5 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 4 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 4 |
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 | 8 | 4 | -4 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 6 | 4 | -2 |
| Greater Manchester | 4 | 1 | -3 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 3 | 1 | -2 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 1 | 4 | +3 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 3 | 2 | -1 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 4 | 0 | -4 |
| Cheshire | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Inner London - East | 3 | 3 | +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) | 34,587,865 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 13,543,331 |
| Air transport | 11,347,034 |
| Other | 418,515 |
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) | 23,226,985 | 11,360,880 | -11,866,105 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 10,117,828 | 3,425,503 | -6,692,325 |
| Air transport | 4,588,109 | 6,758,925 | +2,170,816 |
| Other | 182,285 | 236,230 | +53,945 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Southampton | 12,862,088 |
| Middlesbrough | 11,979,008 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 9,994,607 |
| Dover | 8,054,704 |
| Eurotunnel | 6,938,408 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Southampton | 9,631,088 | 3,231,000 | -6,400,088 |
| Middlesbrough | 11,979,008 | 0 | -11,979,008 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 3,700,621 | 6,293,986 | +2,593,365 |
| Dover | 3,785,906 | 4,268,798 | +482,892 |
| Eurotunnel | 3,769,366 | 3,169,042 | -600,324 |
| Harwich | 2,436,597 | 2,057,684 | -378,913 |
| Newhaven | 0 | 1,068,789 | +1,068,789 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 704,522 | 115,523 | -588,999 |
| London Stansted Airport | 558,021 | 128,810 | -429,211 |
| London | 156,436 | 374,400 | +217,964 |
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 | 23 |
| Other manufacturing | 10 |
| Scientific research and development | 9 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 8 |
| Manufacture of basic pharmaceutical products and pharmaceutical preparations | 7 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 8 |
| 2025-11 | 15 |
| 2025-10 | 11 |
| 2025-09 | 10 |
| 2025-08 | 10 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| ALCON EYE CARE UK LIMITED | 60 |
| SURE HEALTH & BEAUTY LIMITED | 50 |
| BAUSCH & LOMB U.K. LIMITED | 48 |
| WHITMAN LABORATORIES LIMITED | 45 |
| GLAXO OPERATIONS UK LIMITED | 39 |
| KERR U.K. LIMITED | 35 |
| SAFIC-ALCAN UK LIMITED | 34 |
| HOLLISTER LIMITED | 31 |
| MEDTRONIC LIMITED | 28 |
| LAKE CHEMICALS AND MINERALS LIMITED | 26 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 54m+ | 49 |
| 1m-15m | 19 |
| 15m-54m | 8 |
| 0-1m | 6 |
| Other | 6 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| India | 20,492,357 |
| France | 19,277,965 |
| Turkey | 3,710,998 |
| Saudi Arabia | 3,585,156 |
| Switzerland | 3,567,230 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| India | 14,456,526 | 6,035,831 | -8,420,695 |
| France | 11,168,545 | 8,109,420 | -3,059,125 |
| Turkey | 2,080,799 | 1,630,199 | -450,600 |
| Saudi Arabia | 3,050,432 | 534,724 | -2,515,708 |
| Switzerland | 367,863 | 3,199,367 | +2,831,504 |
| Argentina | 2,676,308 | 0 | -2,676,308 |
| Pakistan | 0 | 2,252,671 | +2,252,671 |
| Belgium | 115,373 | 605,983 | +490,610 |
| Norway | 509,239 | 0 | -509,239 |
| Ireland | 103,620 | 108,701 | +5,081 |
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 | 599,958 |
| Japan | 2,112 |
| China | 443 |
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 | 0 | 599,958 | +599,958 |
| Japan | 2,112 | 0 | -2,112 |
| China | 443 | 0 | -443 |
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) | 27,185,411 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 25,384,227 |
| Air transport | 4,837,283 |
| Other | 610,727 |
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) | 13,897,862 | 13,287,549 | -610,313 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 16,928,148 | 8,456,079 | -8,472,069 |
| Air transport | 4,230,354 | 606,929 | -3,623,425 |
| Other | 8,124 | 602,603 | +594,479 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 26,423,741 |
| London Gateway Port | 23,949,933 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 4,744,029 |
| Southampton | 791,917 |
| 000 | 610,727 |
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 | 13,457,818 | 12,965,923 | -491,895 |
| London Gateway Port | 16,306,167 | 7,643,766 | -8,662,401 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 4,160,988 | 583,041 | -3,577,947 |
| Southampton | 3,034 | 788,883 | +785,849 |
| 000 | 8,124 | 602,603 | +594,479 |
| Middlesbrough | 560,848 | 0 | -560,848 |
| Immingham Docks | 316,254 | 212,813 | -103,441 |
| Holyhead | 39,772 | 82,718 | +42,946 |
| Aberdeen Docks | 109,708 | 6,469 | -103,239 |
| Manchester Airport | 45,345 | 0 | -45,345 |
Quick facts
HS code: 38249964
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Various chemical intermediates used in industrial and pharmaceutical manufacturing