Import/export HS code 291822: Aspirin and its derivatives
Acetylsalicylic acid, its salts, and esters, commonly used as a pain reliever
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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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Denmark | 574,914 |
| France | 255,882 |
| Switzerland | 36,503 |
| India | 13,904 |
| Germany | 13,726 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Denmark | 297,193 | 277,721 | -19,472 |
| France | 223,764 | 32,118 | -191,646 |
| Switzerland | 36,503 | 0 | -36,503 |
| India | 8,088 | 5,816 | -2,272 |
| Germany | 6,117 | 7,609 | +1,492 |
| United States | 4,554 | 0 | -4,554 |
| Poland | 0 | 4,228 | +4,228 |
| Belgium | 3,118 | 0 | -3,118 |
| Netherlands | 2,439 | 0 | -2,439 |
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 | 585,747 |
| France | 276,998 |
| Switzerland | 29,733 |
| India | 13,904 |
| United States | 2,886 |
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 | 303,593 | 282,154 | -21,439 |
| France | 237,476 | 39,522 | -197,954 |
| Switzerland | 29,733 | 0 | -29,733 |
| India | 8,088 | 5,816 | -2,272 |
| United States | 2,886 | 0 | -2,886 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 2 |
| Gloucestershire and Wiltshire | 1 |
| Greater Manchester | 1 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 2 | 0 | -2 |
| Gloucestershire and Wiltshire | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Greater Manchester | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 1 | 0 | -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) | 862,334 |
| Air transport | 17,180 |
| Road transport | 15,178 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 14,576 |
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) | 540,658 | 321,676 | -218,982 |
| Air transport | 17,180 | 0 | -17,180 |
| Road transport | 15,178 | 0 | -15,178 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 8,760 | 5,816 | -2,944 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 312,668 |
| Eurotunnel | 262,867 |
| Purfleet | 109,217 |
| Dover | 106,255 |
| London | 53,724 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 164,487 | 148,181 | -16,306 |
| Eurotunnel | 126,745 | 136,122 | +9,377 |
| Purfleet | 88,540 | 20,677 | -67,863 |
| Dover | 99,355 | 6,900 | -92,455 |
| London | 53,724 | 0 | -53,724 |
| ZLC | 15,178 | 4,859 | -10,319 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 14,965 | 0 | -14,965 |
| Felixstowe | 5,944 | 5,816 | -128 |
| Portsmouth | 7,295 | 0 | -7,295 |
| Harwich | 889 | 4,937 | +4,048 |
Importer companies by SIC division
What this shows: Industry breakdown (SIC divisions) of importing companies.
Top 5 values
| SIC | Companies |
|---|---|
| Manufacture of basic pharmaceutical products and pharmaceutical preparations | 2 |
| Human health activities | 1 |
| Manufacture of chemicals and chemical products | 1 |
| Other professional, scientific and technical activities | 1 |
| Veterinary activities | 1 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2024-10 | 4 |
| 2024-07 | 2 |
| 2024-03 | 2 |
| 2024-02 | 4 |
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+ | 3 |
| 15m-54m | 2 |
| 1m-15m | 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| China | 12,423 |
| United States | 7,455 |
| Singapore | 6,697 |
| Taiwan | 4,004 |
| Kazakhstan | 3,522 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| China | 7,233 | 5,190 | -2,043 |
| United States | 7,455 | 0 | -7,455 |
| Singapore | 5,500 | 1,197 | -4,303 |
| Taiwan | 0 | 4,004 | +4,004 |
| Kazakhstan | 2,352 | 1,170 | -1,182 |
| United Arab Emirates | 1,360 | 1,458 | +98 |
| Malaysia | 1,140 | 1,095 | -45 |
| Austria | 1,760 | 0 | -1,760 |
| Gibraltar | 0 | 1,650 | +1,650 |
| India | 1,638 | 0 | -1,638 |
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 | 44,847 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 1,650 |
| Other | 15 |
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 | 30,733 | 14,114 | -16,619 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 0 | 1,650 | +1,650 |
| Other | 15 | 0 | -15 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| East Midlands Airport | 19,082 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 12,946 |
| ZLC | 7,769 |
| London Stansted Airport | 5,050 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 1,650 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| East Midlands Airport | 10,430 | 8,652 | -1,778 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 11,488 | 1,458 | -10,030 |
| ZLC | 3,765 | 4,004 | +239 |
| London Stansted Airport | 5,050 | 0 | -5,050 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 0 | 1,650 | +1,650 |
| 000 | 15 | 0 | -15 |
Quick facts
HS code: 291822
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Acetylsalicylic acid, its salts, and esters, commonly used as a pain reliever