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 | 18,678,889 |
| Norway | 11,983,387 |
| South Korea | 11,234,433 |
| Belgium | 9,002,911 |
| Spain | 8,317,598 |
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 | 3,488,505 | 15,190,384 | +11,701,879 |
| Norway | 11,979,008 | 4,379 | -11,974,629 |
| South Korea | 8,042,185 | 3,192,248 | -4,849,937 |
| Belgium | 4,764,856 | 4,238,055 | -526,801 |
| Spain | 2,641,754 | 5,675,844 | +3,034,090 |
| Sweden | 2,741,267 | 2,921,612 | +180,345 |
| Netherlands | 2,532,241 | 1,099,223 | -1,433,018 |
| Germany | 550,101 | 502,325 | -47,776 |
| France | 478,660 | 437,401 | -41,259 |
| 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 | 27,631,481 |
| Norway | 11,983,387 |
| South Korea | 11,237,553 |
| Spain | 7,915,161 |
| Sweden | 5,665,591 |
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 | 8,591,766 | 19,039,715 | +10,447,949 |
| Norway | 11,979,008 | 4,379 | -11,974,629 |
| South Korea | 8,045,305 | 3,192,248 | -4,853,057 |
| Spain | 2,639,605 | 5,275,556 | +2,635,951 |
| Sweden | 2,743,979 | 2,921,612 | +177,633 |
| Belgium | 2,392,093 | 1,869,612 | -522,481 |
| Germany | 651,335 | 658,493 | +7,158 |
| United Kingdom | 326,268 | 715,482 | +389,214 |
| France | 152,384 | 199,506 | +47,122 |
| 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 | 8 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 7 |
| Greater Manchester | 6 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 5 |
| 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 | 4 | -3 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 6 | 4 | -2 |
| Greater Manchester | 4 | 3 | -1 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 3 | 2 | -1 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 3 | 2 | -1 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 3 | 1 | -2 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 4 | 0 | -4 |
| Merseyside | 3 | 3 | +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) | 37,744,236 |
| Air transport | 22,335,031 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 12,010,348 |
| Other | 336,373 |
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) | 23,905,650 | 13,838,586 | -10,067,064 |
| Air transport | 5,510,676 | 16,824,355 | +11,313,679 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 8,590,175 | 3,420,173 | -5,170,002 |
| Other | 97,852 | 238,521 | +140,669 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| London Heathrow Airport | 20,911,299 |
| Middlesbrough | 11,979,008 |
| Southampton | 11,296,343 |
| Dover | 9,076,369 |
| Eurotunnel | 8,293,552 |
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 | 4,643,874 | 16,267,425 | +11,623,551 |
| Middlesbrough | 11,979,008 | 0 | -11,979,008 |
| Southampton | 8,104,095 | 3,192,248 | -4,911,847 |
| Dover | 4,020,190 | 5,056,179 | +1,035,989 |
| Eurotunnel | 4,109,580 | 4,183,972 | +74,392 |
| Harwich | 2,685,651 | 2,182,531 | -503,120 |
| Newhaven | 0 | 1,444,895 | +1,444,895 |
| Immingham Docks | 51,670 | 647,491 | +595,821 |
| London Stansted Airport | 511,617 | 122,094 | -389,523 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 491,153 | 95,253 | -395,900 |
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 | 10 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 9 |
| Other professional, scientific and technical activities | 8 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-04 | 10 |
| 2026-03 | 10 |
| 2026-02 | 11 |
| 2026-01 | 8 |
| 2025-12 | 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 | 64 |
| BAUSCH & LOMB U.K. LIMITED | 52 |
| 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 | 35 |
| 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+ | 50 |
| 1m-15m | 19 |
| 15m-54m | 8 |
| 0-1m | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
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 | 26,252,450 |
| France | 21,203,120 |
| Switzerland | 4,826,213 |
| Saudi Arabia | 4,674,289 |
| Turkey | 4,097,411 |
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 | 15,128,949 | 11,123,501 | -4,005,448 |
| France | 9,659,827 | 11,543,293 | +1,883,466 |
| Switzerland | 367,863 | 4,458,350 | +4,090,487 |
| Saudi Arabia | 2,718,632 | 1,955,657 | -762,975 |
| Turkey | 2,348,390 | 1,749,021 | -599,369 |
| Pakistan | 0 | 3,096,409 | +3,096,409 |
| Argentina | 2,676,308 | 0 | -2,676,308 |
| Belgium | 107,889 | 605,934 | +498,045 |
| 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) | 32,402,196 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 30,969,712 |
| Air transport | 5,570,118 |
| Other | 615,313 |
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) | 17,376,137 | 15,026,059 | -2,350,078 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 12,653,832 | 18,315,880 | +5,662,048 |
| Air transport | 4,243,119 | 1,326,999 | -2,916,120 |
| Other | 8,284 | 607,029 | +598,745 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| London Gateway Port | 30,307,659 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 30,198,358 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 5,427,746 |
| Southampton | 1,445,706 |
| 000 | 615,313 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| London Gateway Port | 16,638,729 | 13,668,930 | -2,969,799 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 12,210,174 | 17,988,184 | +5,778,010 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 4,172,605 | 1,255,141 | -2,917,464 |
| Southampton | 118,461 | 1,327,245 | +1,208,784 |
| 000 | 8,284 | 607,029 | +598,745 |
| Middlesbrough | 560,848 | 0 | -560,848 |
| Immingham Docks | 316,254 | 212,813 | -103,441 |
| Holyhead | 43,386 | 83,288 | +39,902 |
| Aberdeen Docks | 109,708 | 12,923 | -96,785 |
| 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