Import/export HS code 240492: Transdermal nicotine products
Nicotine products applied through the skin, like patches, for nicotine 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Germany | 11,701,073 |
| Ireland | 2,824,124 |
| Switzerland | 2,568,765 |
| Belgium | 1,125,208 |
| France | 744,235 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Germany | 5,831,139 | 5,869,934 | +38,795 |
| Ireland | 1,496,262 | 1,327,862 | -168,400 |
| Switzerland | 260,745 | 2,308,020 | +2,047,275 |
| Belgium | 1,114,945 | 10,263 | -1,104,682 |
| France | 131,002 | 613,233 | +482,231 |
| Netherlands | 146,540 | 187,675 | +41,135 |
| India | 0 | 10,141 | +10,141 |
| Romania | 0 | 6,441 | +6,441 |
| China | 0 | 5,709 | +5,709 |
| South Africa | 4,155 | 0 | -4,155 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Germany | 16,813,373 |
| Ireland | 1,674,941 |
| France | 728,522 |
| Switzerland | 80,784 |
| India | 10,141 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Germany | 7,300,213 | 9,513,160 | +2,212,947 |
| Ireland | 1,565,131 | 109,810 | -1,455,321 |
| France | 115,289 | 613,233 | +497,944 |
| Switzerland | 0 | 80,784 | +80,784 |
| India | 0 | 10,141 | +10,141 |
| China | 1,200 | 5,709 | +4,509 |
| Netherlands | 0 | 6,441 | +6,441 |
| South Africa | 4,155 | 0 | -4,155 |
| Sweden | 0 | 490 | +490 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Cambridgeshire and Peterborough | 1 |
| Devon | 1 |
| Inner London - West | 1 |
| Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear | 1 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 1 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cambridgeshire and Peterborough | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Devon | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Inner London - West | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 1 | 0 | -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) | 19,301,321 |
| Air transport | 24,435 |
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) | 8,978,135 | 10,323,186 | +1,345,051 |
| Air transport | 7,853 | 16,582 | +8,729 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Eurotunnel | 9,817,598 |
| Dover | 8,313,437 |
| Harwich | 413,500 |
| Immingham Docks | 259,255 |
| Killingholme | 230,470 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eurotunnel | 4,827,411 | 4,990,187 | +162,776 |
| Dover | 3,599,870 | 4,713,567 | +1,113,697 |
| Harwich | 227,716 | 185,784 | -41,932 |
| Immingham Docks | 0 | 259,255 | +259,255 |
| Killingholme | 61,786 | 168,684 | +106,898 |
| Hull | 191,341 | 0 | -191,341 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 70,011 | 0 | -70,011 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 1,200 | 10,141 | +8,941 |
| East Midlands Airport | 2,498 | 6,441 | +3,943 |
| Liverpool Docks | 0 | 5,709 | +5,709 |
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 | 3 |
| Manufacture of basic pharmaceutical products and pharmaceutical preparations | 2 |
| Activities of head offices; management consultancy activities | 1 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 3 |
| 2025-11 | 1 |
| 2025-10 | 2 |
| 2025-09 | 1 |
| 2025-08 | 2 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 54m+ | 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| United Arab Emirates | 70,964 |
| Netherlands | 36,490 |
| Ireland | 29,979 |
| Germany | 22,645 |
| Belgium | 20,413 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Arab Emirates | 70,964 | 0 | -70,964 |
| Netherlands | 23,341 | 13,149 | -10,192 |
| Ireland | 6,990 | 22,989 | +15,999 |
| Germany | 22,645 | 0 | -22,645 |
| Belgium | 20,413 | 0 | -20,413 |
| Iraq | 12,350 | 5,752 | -6,598 |
| Canada | 8,488 | 0 | -8,488 |
| Bermuda | 7,712 | 0 | -7,712 |
| Sweden | 7,580 | 0 | -7,580 |
| Denmark | 6,144 | 0 | -6,144 |
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) | 130,791 |
| Air transport | 110,153 |
| Other | 20 |
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) | 98,069 | 32,722 | -65,347 |
| Air transport | 91,670 | 18,483 | -73,187 |
| Other | 20 | 0 | -20 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 111,592 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 96,862 |
| Holyhead | 13,821 |
| East Midlands Airport | 13,291 |
| Dover | 5,378 |
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 | 92,691 | 18,901 | -73,790 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 88,526 | 8,336 | -80,190 |
| Holyhead | 0 | 13,821 | +13,821 |
| East Midlands Airport | 3,144 | 10,147 | +7,003 |
| Dover | 5,378 | 0 | -5,378 |
| 000 | 20 | 0 | -20 |
Quick facts
HS code: 240492
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Nicotine products applied through the skin, like patches, for nicotine intake