Import/export HS code 38249964: Various chemical intermediates
Various chemical intermediates used in industrial and pharmaceutical manufacturing
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- 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| United States | 19,669,188 |
| Norway | 11,983,387 |
| Spain | 9,808,536 |
| South Korea | 9,636,984 |
| Belgium | 9,533,695 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | 3,518,907 | 16,150,281 | +12,631,374 |
| Norway | 11,979,008 | 4,379 | -11,974,629 |
| Spain | 4,946,021 | 4,862,515 | -83,506 |
| South Korea | 8,049,750 | 1,587,234 | -6,462,516 |
| Belgium | 5,093,399 | 4,440,296 | -653,103 |
| Sweden | 2,559,965 | 3,018,067 | +458,102 |
| Netherlands | 2,351,903 | 726,366 | -1,625,537 |
| Germany | 558,180 | 486,665 | -71,515 |
| France | 505,728 | 355,857 | -149,871 |
| Switzerland | 63,879 | 653,929 | +590,050 |
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 | 28,107,520 |
| Norway | 11,983,387 |
| South Korea | 9,640,104 |
| Spain | 9,406,099 |
| Sweden | 5,580,744 |
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 | 8,677,347 | 19,430,173 | +10,752,826 |
| Norway | 11,979,008 | 4,379 | -11,974,629 |
| South Korea | 8,052,870 | 1,587,234 | -6,465,636 |
| Spain | 4,943,872 | 4,462,227 | -481,645 |
| Sweden | 2,562,677 | 3,018,067 | +455,390 |
| Belgium | 2,431,403 | 2,256,650 | -174,753 |
| Germany | 662,429 | 576,388 | -86,041 |
| United Kingdom | 378,904 | 736,642 | +357,738 |
| France | 184,011 | 156,792 | -27,219 |
| Brazil | 28,276 | 109,109 | +80,833 |
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 | 7 |
| 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 | 7 | 3 | -4 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 6 | 3 | -3 |
| Greater Manchester | 3 | 4 | +1 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 3 | 3 | +0 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 3 | 1 | -2 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 4 | 0 | -4 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 4 | 0 | -4 |
| Merseyside | 3 | 3 | +0 |
| Inner London - East | 3 | 2 | -1 |
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) | 37,734,894 |
| Air transport | 24,584,605 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 10,311,937 |
| Other | 326,580 |
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) | 26,134,015 | 11,600,879 | -14,533,136 |
| Air transport | 5,509,674 | 19,074,931 | +13,565,257 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 8,547,556 | 1,764,381 | -6,783,175 |
| Other | 90,153 | 236,427 | +146,274 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| London Heathrow Airport | 23,246,131 |
| Middlesbrough | 11,979,008 |
| Southampton | 9,675,688 |
| Dover | 8,813,931 |
| Eurotunnel | 8,660,381 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| London Heathrow Airport | 4,647,500 | 18,598,631 | +13,951,131 |
| Middlesbrough | 11,979,008 | 0 | -11,979,008 |
| Southampton | 8,088,454 | 1,587,234 | -6,501,220 |
| Dover | 6,104,734 | 2,709,197 | -3,395,537 |
| Eurotunnel | 4,396,140 | 4,264,241 | -131,899 |
| Harwich | 2,486,236 | 2,341,181 | -145,055 |
| Newhaven | 25,010 | 1,461,039 | +1,436,029 |
| Immingham Docks | 130,847 | 571,623 | +440,776 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 522,905 | 47,197 | -475,708 |
| London Stansted Airport | 471,283 | 88,394 | -382,889 |
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
|
22 |
|
Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles
|
9 |
|
Scientific research and development
|
9 |
|
Other manufacturing
|
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 |
|---|---|
| 2026-05 | 11 |
| 2026-04 | 10 |
| 2026-03 | 10 |
| 2026-02 | 11 |
| 2026-01 | 8 |
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 | 65 |
| BAUSCH & LOMB U.K. LIMITED | 53 |
| SURE HEALTH & BEAUTY LIMITED | 50 |
| WHITMAN LABORATORIES LIMITED | 45 |
| GLAXO OPERATIONS UK LIMITED | 40 |
| KERR U.K. LIMITED | 39 |
| SAFIC-ALCAN UK LIMITED | 37 |
| HOLLISTER LIMITED | 36 |
| 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+ | 45 |
| 1m-15m | 20 |
| 15m-54m | 7 |
| 0-1m | 6 |
| Other | 4 |
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 | 24,548,824 |
| France | 20,038,235 |
| Switzerland | 4,826,213 |
| Saudi Arabia | 4,265,213 |
| Turkey | 3,806,319 |
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 | 16,125,396 | 8,423,428 | -7,701,968 |
| France | 9,918,382 | 10,119,853 | +201,471 |
| Switzerland | 1,927,501 | 2,898,712 | +971,211 |
| Saudi Arabia | 2,309,556 | 1,955,657 | -353,899 |
| Turkey | 2,356,915 | 1,449,404 | -907,511 |
| Pakistan | 0 | 3,440,929 | +3,440,929 |
| Argentina | 2,676,308 | 0 | -2,676,308 |
| Belgium | 94,808 | 602,055 | +507,247 |
| Norway | 509,239 | 0 | -509,239 |
| Portugal | 0 | 334,697 | +334,697 |
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 | 3,629 |
| China | 679 |
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 | 1,517 | -595 |
| China | 443 | 236 | -207 |
Export volume by transport
What this shows: Export value by transport mode used to ship goods from the UK.
Top 5 values
| Transport | £ |
|---|---|
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 31,089,726 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 29,470,330 |
| Air transport | 5,087,914 |
| Other | 615,244 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 18,427,183 | 12,662,543 | -5,764,640 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 14,431,520 | 15,038,810 | +607,290 |
| Air transport | 3,777,146 | 1,310,768 | -2,466,378 |
| Other | 8,237 | 607,007 | +598,770 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 28,704,888 |
| London Gateway Port | 27,982,311 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 4,951,853 |
| Southampton | 2,458,584 |
| 000 | 615,244 |
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 | 13,891,629 | 14,813,259 | +921,630 |
| London Gateway Port | 17,016,319 | 10,965,992 | -6,050,327 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 3,707,980 | 1,243,873 | -2,464,107 |
| Southampton | 791,917 | 1,666,667 | +874,750 |
| 000 | 8,237 | 607,007 | +598,770 |
| Middlesbrough | 560,848 | 0 | -560,848 |
| Immingham Docks | 422,088 | 106,979 | -315,109 |
| Aberdeen Docks | 109,708 | 12,923 | -96,785 |
| Holyhead | 23,941 | 90,146 | +66,205 |
| East Midlands Airport | 11,820 | 53,335 | +41,515 |
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