Import/export HS code 240499: Various tobacco or nicotine products
Other tobacco or nicotine products not classified in other categories
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 | 797,472 |
| Lithuania | 206,159 |
| Sweden | 131,953 |
| United States | 112,361 |
| United Arab Emirates | 66,844 |
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 | 324,347 | 473,125 | +148,778 |
| Lithuania | 40,113 | 166,046 | +125,933 |
| Sweden | 67,988 | 63,965 | -4,023 |
| United States | 112,361 | 0 | -112,361 |
| United Arab Emirates | 66,844 | 0 | -66,844 |
| India | 56,409 | 5,916 | -50,493 |
| Poland | 35,811 | 5,854 | -29,957 |
| Denmark | 22,200 | 0 | -22,200 |
| Slovenia | 11,795 | 9,128 | -2,667 |
| Spain | 7,151 | 10,581 | +3,430 |
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 | 808,403 |
| Lithuania | 206,159 |
| Sweden | 154,153 |
| United States | 110,144 |
| United Arab Emirates | 66,844 |
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 | 335,278 | 473,125 | +137,847 |
| Lithuania | 40,113 | 166,046 | +125,933 |
| Sweden | 90,188 | 63,965 | -26,223 |
| United States | 110,144 | 0 | -110,144 |
| United Arab Emirates | 66,844 | 0 | -66,844 |
| India | 56,409 | 5,916 | -50,493 |
| Poland | 35,811 | 5,854 | -29,957 |
| Slovenia | 11,795 | 9,128 | -2,667 |
| Spain | 7,151 | 10,581 | +3,430 |
| Malaysia | 15,944 | 0 | -15,944 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Inner London - West | 3 |
| Greater Manchester | 2 |
| Inner London - East | 2 |
| North Yorkshire | 2 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Inner London - West | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| Greater Manchester | 2 | 0 | -2 |
| Inner London - East | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| North Yorkshire | 2 | 0 | -2 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| East Central Scotland | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Essex | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Outer London - South | 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Air transport | 1,280,678 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 219,899 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 20,111 |
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 | 702,402 | 578,276 | -124,126 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 54,839 | 165,060 | +110,221 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 15,944 | 4,167 | -11,777 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Manchester Airport | 478,473 |
| Belfast Airport | 320,228 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 253,509 |
| Dover | 205,911 |
| East Midlands Airport | 187,182 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manchester Airport | 333,111 | 145,362 | -187,749 |
| Belfast Airport | 11,083 | 309,145 | +298,062 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 224,481 | 29,028 | -195,453 |
| Dover | 40,851 | 165,060 | +124,209 |
| East Midlands Airport | 111,527 | 75,655 | -35,872 |
| Leeds Bradford Airport | 22,200 | 0 | -22,200 |
| Felixstowe | 15,944 | 0 | -15,944 |
| Eurotunnel | 13,988 | 0 | -13,988 |
| London Stansted Airport | 0 | 13,014 | +13,014 |
| Birmingham Airport | 0 | 6,072 | +6,072 |
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 | 9 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 6 |
| Activities of head offices; management consultancy activities | 2 |
| Architectural and engineering activities; technical testing and analysis | 1 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2025-11 | 1 |
| 2025-10 | 2 |
| 2025-07 | 2 |
| 2025-06 | 2 |
| 2025-04 | 1 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| OPLUS VAPE LTD | 8 |
| THE KLINSMANN PARTNERSHIP LTD | 4 |
| DECHRA PHARMACEUTICALS LIMITED | 3 |
| THE SNUS LIFE LIMITED | 2 |
| SB DISTRO LTD | 2 |
| HAYPP LIMITED | 2 |
| PHILIP MORRIS LIMITED | 2 |
| AQL INTERNATIONAL LTD | 2 |
| JUST MIST WHOLESALE LTD | 2 |
| TWO WOMBATS LIMITED | 1 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 6 |
| 0-1m | 3 |
| 54m+ | 3 |
| 15m-54m | 2 |
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 | 233,250 |
| Netherlands | 135,234 |
| Sweden | 121,400 |
| China | 45,691 |
| Switzerland | 43,163 |
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 | 35,283 | 197,967 | +162,684 |
| Netherlands | 135,234 | 0 | -135,234 |
| Sweden | 2,196 | 119,204 | +117,008 |
| China | 9,933 | 35,758 | +25,825 |
| Switzerland | 32,111 | 11,052 | -21,059 |
| Cyprus | 38,145 | 0 | -38,145 |
| South Africa | 0 | 30,100 | +30,100 |
| Austria | 29,733 | 0 | -29,733 |
| Ireland | 14,074 | 11,444 | -2,630 |
| France | 19,236 | 5,134 | -14,102 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| China | 20 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| China | 0 | 20 | +20 |
Export volume by transport
What this shows: Export value by transport mode used to ship goods from the UK.
Top 5 values
| Transport | £ |
|---|---|
| Air transport | 575,979 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 259,172 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 32,860 |
| Road transport | 15,376 |
| 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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air transport | 280,463 | 295,516 | +15,053 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 106,302 | 152,870 | +46,568 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,034 | 31,826 | +30,792 |
| Road transport | 15,376 | 0 | -15,376 |
| Other | 0 | 20 | +20 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| London Heathrow Airport | 181,250 |
| East Midlands Airport | 168,795 |
| Manchester Airport | 129,779 |
| Immingham Docks | 104,182 |
| Dover | 97,218 |
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 Heathrow Airport | 150,176 | 31,074 | -119,102 |
| East Midlands Airport | 90,144 | 78,651 | -11,493 |
| Manchester Airport | 21,307 | 108,472 | +87,165 |
| Immingham Docks | 0 | 104,182 | +104,182 |
| Dover | 88,339 | 8,879 | -79,460 |
| Belfast Airport | 4,860 | 70,319 | +65,459 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 17,963 | 39,809 | +21,846 |
| London Gateway Port | 1,034 | 30,100 | +29,066 |
| London Stansted Airport | 13,976 | 7,000 | -6,976 |
| ZLC | 15,376 | 0 | -15,376 |
Quick facts
HS code: 240499
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Other tobacco or nicotine products not classified in other categories