Import/export HS code 24049110: Nicotine products to quit smoking
Nicotine-based products, such as gums or lozenges, used to help stop smoking
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Sweden | 67,220,684 |
| Switzerland | 21,253,402 |
| Denmark | 16,015,270 |
| Estonia | 4,865,703 |
| United States | 1,828,608 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sweden | 36,868,789 | 30,351,895 | -6,516,894 |
| Switzerland | 9,415,083 | 11,838,319 | +2,423,236 |
| Denmark | 9,908,306 | 6,106,964 | -3,801,342 |
| Estonia | 222,496 | 4,643,207 | +4,420,711 |
| United States | 1,012,068 | 816,540 | -195,528 |
| Belgium | 987,120 | 0 | -987,120 |
| Greece | 394,553 | 196,921 | -197,632 |
| India | 487,518 | 64,603 | -422,915 |
| Poland | 390,592 | 152,184 | -238,408 |
| China | 68,063 | 425,662 | +357,599 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Sweden | 68,497,659 |
| Switzerland | 19,409,759 |
| Estonia | 12,053,268 |
| Denmark | 10,717,394 |
| United States | 1,821,047 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sweden | 38,141,898 | 30,355,761 | -7,786,137 |
| Switzerland | 9,131,819 | 10,277,940 | +1,146,121 |
| Estonia | 3,582,872 | 8,470,396 | +4,887,524 |
| Denmark | 6,690,691 | 4,026,703 | -2,663,988 |
| United States | 1,012,068 | 808,979 | -203,089 |
| China | 149,063 | 453,021 | +303,958 |
| Greece | 394,553 | 196,921 | -197,632 |
| Poland | 411,999 | 160,562 | -251,437 |
| India | 487,518 | 70,003 | -417,515 |
| Lithuania | 21,466 | 44,113 | +22,647 |
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 | 5 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 4 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 2 |
| Devon | 2 |
| Essex | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Outer London - West and North West | 1 | 5 | +4 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 2 | 3 | +1 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Devon | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| Essex | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| Gloucestershire and Wiltshire | 0 | 2 | +2 |
| Lancashire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 2 | 0 | -2 |
| Outer London - South | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 1 | 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) | 99,929,446 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 12,720,509 |
| Air transport | 2,280,749 |
| Road transport | 139,232 |
| Other | 28 |
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) | 54,713,371 | 45,216,075 | -9,497,296 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 4,356,552 | 8,363,957 | +4,007,405 |
| Air transport | 881,269 | 1,399,480 | +518,211 |
| Road transport | 131,960 | 7,272 | -124,688 |
| Other | 0 | 28 | +28 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Harwich | 42,056,526 |
| Dover | 39,788,102 |
| ZLC | 11,004,331 |
| Eurotunnel | 7,039,787 |
| Immingham Docks | 4,351,141 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Harwich | 26,682,659 | 15,373,867 | -11,308,792 |
| Dover | 11,657,889 | 28,130,213 | +16,472,324 |
| ZLC | 9,507,375 | 1,496,956 | -8,010,419 |
| Eurotunnel | 3,189,792 | 3,849,995 | +660,203 |
| Immingham Docks | 2,635,676 | 1,715,465 | -920,211 |
| Hull | 1,546,975 | 1,806,320 | +259,345 |
| Killingholme | 2,178,155 | 0 | -2,178,155 |
| Southampton | 1,012,068 | 587,740 | -424,328 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 669,820 | 767,193 | +97,373 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 315,737 | 514,645 | +198,908 |
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 | 21 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 11 |
| Office administrative, office support and other business support activities | 3 |
| Activities of head offices; management consultancy activities | 2 |
| Computer programming, consultancy and related activities | 1 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 2 |
| 2025-11 | 2 |
| 2025-10 | 2 |
| 2025-09 | 3 |
| 2025-08 | 2 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| HALEON UK TRADING SERVICES LIMITED | 20 |
| GALPHARM HEALTHCARE LIMITED | 10 |
| PHOENIX WHOLESALE & DISTRIBUTION LTD | 10 |
| HAYPP LIMITED | 4 |
| THE SNUS LIFE LIMITED | 4 |
| GREEN FUN ALLIANCE LTD | 4 |
| RHR MART LIMITED | 4 |
| TRADETASTIC LTD | 3 |
| SNUS VIKINGS LTD | 2 |
| LAVRICKS LTD | 2 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 0-1m | 10 |
| 1m-15m | 8 |
| 54m+ | 6 |
| Other | 6 |
| 15m-54m | 1 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Belgium | 5,647,622 |
| United States | 700,917 |
| Estonia | 453,976 |
| United Arab Emirates | 178,057 |
| Denmark | 103,953 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Belgium | 3,140,701 | 2,506,921 | -633,780 |
| United States | 48,373 | 652,544 | +604,171 |
| Estonia | 161,138 | 292,838 | +131,700 |
| United Arab Emirates | 159,664 | 18,393 | -141,271 |
| Denmark | 6,005 | 97,948 | +91,943 |
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 62,371 | 27,046 | -35,325 |
| Iraq | 3,633 | 81,654 | +78,021 |
| Ireland | 51,160 | 6,310 | -44,850 |
| India | 0 | 47,171 | +47,171 |
| Saudi Arabia | 44,060 | 0 | -44,060 |
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) | 6,237,235 |
| Air transport | 1,200,540 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 134,002 |
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) | 3,352,090 | 2,885,145 | -466,945 |
| Air transport | 378,728 | 821,812 | +443,084 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,447 | 132,555 | +131,108 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 6,162,024 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 984,827 |
| Dover | 143,272 |
| London Gatwick Airport | 81,683 |
| East Midlands Airport | 80,726 |
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 | 3,281,939 | 2,880,085 | -401,854 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 208,322 | 776,505 | +568,183 |
| Dover | 28,456 | 114,816 | +86,360 |
| London Gatwick Airport | 81,683 | 0 | -81,683 |
| East Midlands Airport | 59,973 | 20,753 | -39,220 |
| Heysham | 31,718 | 3,080 | -28,638 |
| ZLC | 1,082 | 21,054 | +19,972 |
| Southampton | 1,447 | 17,739 | +16,292 |
| Belfast Airport | 17,973 | 0 | -17,973 |
| Holyhead | 9,977 | 1,980 | -7,997 |
Quick facts
HS code: 24049110
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Nicotine-based products, such as gums or lozenges, used to help stop smoking