Import/export HS code 240412: Nicotine-containing products
Products that contain nicotine but no tobacco, designed for inhalation or intake
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| China | 1,373,322,922 |
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 61,677,020 |
| United States | 43,321,546 |
| United Arab Emirates | 26,501,044 |
| South Korea | 8,663,152 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| China | 699,086,229 | 674,236,693 | -24,849,536 |
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 28,141,080 | 33,535,940 | +5,394,860 |
| United States | 22,938,771 | 20,382,775 | -2,555,996 |
| United Arab Emirates | 12,573,474 | 13,927,570 | +1,354,096 |
| South Korea | 5,806,629 | 2,856,523 | -2,950,106 |
| Singapore | 8,177,717 | 253,428 | -7,924,289 |
| Poland | 5,735,078 | 2,264,174 | -3,470,904 |
| Indonesia | 2,222,349 | 2,875,333 | +652,984 |
| Netherlands | 4,567,895 | 467,831 | -4,100,064 |
| Belgium | 1,884,714 | 1,587,464 | -297,250 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| China | 1,464,338,995 |
| United States | 43,064,266 |
| United Arab Emirates | 12,349,373 |
| Poland | 8,999,048 |
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 6,603,078 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| China | 750,057,180 | 714,281,815 | -35,775,365 |
| United States | 22,852,535 | 20,211,731 | -2,640,804 |
| United Arab Emirates | 4,325,152 | 8,024,221 | +3,699,069 |
| Poland | 6,131,418 | 2,867,630 | -3,263,788 |
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 3,799,694 | 2,803,384 | -996,310 |
| Indonesia | 1,269,177 | 2,885,497 | +1,616,320 |
| Belgium | 1,869,252 | 1,444,052 | -425,200 |
| Sweden | 19,244 | 2,958,273 | +2,939,029 |
| South Korea | 975,817 | 405,117 | -570,700 |
| Singapore | 934,094 | 0 | -934,094 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Outer London - West and North West | 9 |
| Greater Manchester | 8 |
| Inner London - West | 7 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 6 |
| South East Wales | 6 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Outer London - West and North West | 6 | 4 | -2 |
| Greater Manchester | 6 | 4 | -2 |
| Inner London - West | 4 | 7 | +3 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 6 | 0 | -6 |
| South East Wales | 5 | 2 | -3 |
| Inner London - East | 2 | 4 | +2 |
| Outer London - East and North East | 3 | 2 | -1 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 3 | 3 | +0 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Cheshire | 3 | 0 | -3 |
Import volume by transport
What this shows: Import value by transport mode used to bring goods into the UK.
Top 5 values
| Transport | £ |
|---|---|
| Air transport | 1,206,354,846 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 302,741,649 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 33,726,643 |
| Other | 9,033,432 |
| Road transport | 1,636,910 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air transport | 604,341,992 | 602,012,854 | -2,329,138 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 159,955,504 | 142,786,145 | -17,169,359 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 23,539,171 | 10,187,472 | -13,351,699 |
| Other | 6,395,265 | 2,638,167 | -3,757,098 |
| Road transport | 121,421 | 1,515,489 | +1,394,068 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| London Heathrow Airport | 1,140,919,756 |
| Felixstowe | 261,885,185 |
| Manchester Airport | 31,667,597 |
| London Gateway Port | 22,143,549 |
| London Gatwick Airport | 16,919,301 |
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 | 579,278,216 | 561,641,540 | -17,636,676 |
| Felixstowe | 146,568,831 | 115,316,354 | -31,252,477 |
| Manchester Airport | 17,687,894 | 13,979,703 | -3,708,191 |
| London Gateway Port | 420,402 | 21,723,147 | +21,302,745 |
| London Gatwick Airport | 2,696,250 | 14,223,051 | +11,526,801 |
| Southampton | 9,683,328 | 6,180,792 | -3,502,536 |
| Dover | 8,446,658 | 6,476,540 | -1,970,118 |
| Belfast Port | 12,115,764 | 1,626,044 | -10,489,720 |
| East Midlands Airport | 1,853,901 | 10,181,153 | +8,327,252 |
| 000 | 6,395,265 | 2,638,167 | -3,757,098 |
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 | 53 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 21 |
| Warehousing and support activities for transportation | 5 |
| Other personal service activities | 4 |
| Activities of head offices; management consultancy activities | 3 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 11 |
| 2025-11 | 11 |
| 2025-10 | 7 |
| 2025-09 | 9 |
| 2025-08 | 8 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| PHILIP MORRIS LIMITED | 36 |
| SUPREME IMPORTS LTD | 36 |
| BRITISH-AMERICAN TOBACCO (HOLDINGS) LIMITED | 29 |
| VN LABS LTD | 19 |
| BRITISH AMERICAN TOBACCO (INVESTMENTS) LIMITED | 18 |
| BEST4 GROUP LIMITED | 15 |
| DIKUR LTD | 13 |
| MILLENNIUM CASH & CARRY LIMITED | 13 |
| RETAIL TECHNOLOGY LTD | 11 |
| ECO VAPE LIMITED | 10 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| Other | 23 |
| 0-1m | 22 |
| 1m-15m | 17 |
| 54m+ | 14 |
| 15m-54m | 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Ireland | 44,550,019 |
| France | 8,654,402 |
| Spain | 8,586,817 |
| Germany | 7,753,304 |
| Netherlands | 6,870,392 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ireland | 17,710,124 | 26,839,895 | +9,129,771 |
| France | 4,902,993 | 3,751,409 | -1,151,584 |
| Spain | 4,781,408 | 3,805,409 | -975,999 |
| Germany | 4,545,384 | 3,207,920 | -1,337,464 |
| Netherlands | 1,847,257 | 5,023,135 | +3,175,878 |
| Czechia | 4,013,787 | 1,130,532 | -2,883,255 |
| United Arab Emirates | 2,404,729 | 1,671,672 | -733,057 |
| Switzerland | 1,761,796 | 1,464,936 | -296,860 |
| Singapore | 2,211,673 | 0 | -2,211,673 |
| Poland | 1,676,837 | 302,744 | -1,374,093 |
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 | 26,524,096 |
| China | 3,070,455 |
| Ireland | 1,751,052 |
| Lithuania | 56,559 |
| Denmark | 3,053 |
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 | 7,246,063 | 19,278,033 | +12,031,970 |
| China | 2,064,947 | 1,005,508 | -1,059,439 |
| Ireland | 662,316 | 1,088,736 | +426,420 |
| Lithuania | 24,840 | 31,719 | +6,879 |
| Denmark | 609 | 2,444 | +1,835 |
| Nicaragua | 1,767 | 0 | -1,767 |
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) | 55,832,141 |
| Other | 32,775,185 |
| Air transport | 16,663,055 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 10,570,364 |
| Road transport | 139,551 |
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) | 33,508,117 | 22,324,024 | -11,184,093 |
| Other | 11,314,490 | 21,460,695 | +10,146,205 |
| Air transport | 8,110,951 | 8,552,104 | +441,153 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 5,491,231 | 5,079,133 | -412,098 |
| Road transport | 139,551 | 0 | -139,551 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 34,239,940 |
| 000 | 32,775,185 |
| Dover | 14,168,549 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 8,095,889 |
| East Midlands Airport | 6,067,556 |
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 | 20,499,926 | 13,740,014 | -6,759,912 |
| 000 | 11,314,490 | 21,460,695 | +10,146,205 |
| Dover | 6,582,017 | 7,586,532 | +1,004,515 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 3,523,258 | 4,572,631 | +1,049,373 |
| East Midlands Airport | 2,859,405 | 3,208,151 | +348,746 |
| Holyhead | 2,568,934 | 2,829,585 | +260,651 |
| Immingham Docks | 2,338,581 | 540,714 | -1,797,867 |
| Liverpool Docks | 1,826,704 | 807,156 | -1,019,548 |
| Manchester Airport | 1,335,406 | 702,493 | -632,913 |
| Heysham | 611,180 | 974,062 | +362,882 |
Quick facts
HS code: 240412
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Products that contain nicotine but no tobacco, designed for inhalation or intake