Import/export HS code 293020: Thiocarbamates and dithiocarbamates
Chemicals used as pesticides, fungicides, and in rubber production
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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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Belgium | 6,571,381 |
| China | 2,523,343 |
| Bulgaria | 958,483 |
| Hungary | 734,030 |
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 707,367 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Belgium | 4,566,965 | 2,004,416 | -2,562,549 |
| China | 1,957,155 | 566,188 | -1,390,967 |
| Bulgaria | 450,427 | 508,056 | +57,629 |
| Hungary | 0 | 734,030 | +734,030 |
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 122,775 | 584,592 | +461,817 |
| India | 225,147 | 156,564 | -68,583 |
| France | 176,143 | 114,336 | -61,807 |
| Mexico | 89,500 | 84,264 | -5,236 |
| Germany | 35,221 | 115,627 | +80,406 |
| Italy | 50,248 | 59,896 | +9,648 |
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 | 9,778,838 |
| Bulgaria | 958,483 |
| Japan | 886,633 |
| India | 447,727 |
| Italy | 219,583 |
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 | 5,848,543 | 3,930,295 | -1,918,248 |
| Bulgaria | 450,427 | 508,056 | +57,629 |
| Japan | 884,705 | 1,928 | -882,777 |
| India | 285,940 | 161,787 | -124,153 |
| Italy | 103,653 | 115,930 | +12,277 |
| Mexico | 89,500 | 84,264 | -5,236 |
| United States | 105,652 | 48,289 | -57,363 |
| Indonesia | 0 | 72,833 | +72,833 |
| Belgium | 0 | 39,490 | +39,490 |
| France | 0 | 18,080 | +18,080 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 4 |
| Cheshire | 4 |
| Greater Manchester | 4 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 2 |
| Inner London - West | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 3 | 4 | +1 |
| Cheshire | 4 | 3 | -1 |
| Greater Manchester | 2 | 3 | +1 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| Inner London - West | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Lancashire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset | 2 | 0 | -2 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| West Yorkshire | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
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) | 8,113,778 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 4,555,927 |
| Air transport | 96,557 |
| Road transport | 9,923 |
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) | 5,144,254 | 2,969,524 | -2,174,730 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 2,551,273 | 2,004,654 | -546,619 |
| Air transport | 82,234 | 14,323 | -67,911 |
| Road transport | 9,923 | 0 | -9,923 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover | 4,041,756 |
| Felixstowe | 3,357,888 |
| London | 2,608,081 |
| Killingholme | 1,820,330 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 291,424 |
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 | 2,116,379 | 1,925,377 | -191,002 |
| Felixstowe | 2,207,268 | 1,150,620 | -1,056,648 |
| London | 1,258,877 | 1,349,204 | +90,327 |
| Killingholme | 1,747,497 | 72,833 | -1,674,664 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 194,600 | 96,824 | -97,776 |
| Southampton | 95,680 | 112,585 | +16,905 |
| Eurotunnel | 22,477 | 144,345 | +121,868 |
| Immingham Docks | 15,204 | 55,200 | +39,996 |
| London Stansted Airport | 55,551 | 6,919 | -48,632 |
| Liverpool Docks | 2,482 | 49,504 | +47,022 |
Importer companies by SIC division
What this shows: Industry breakdown (SIC divisions) of importing companies.
Top 5 values
| SIC | Companies |
|---|---|
| Manufacture of chemicals and chemical products | 20 |
| Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 8 |
| Scientific research and development | 3 |
| Activities of head offices; management consultancy activities | 2 |
| Crop and animal production, hunting and related service activities | 2 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2025-11 | 8 |
| 2025-10 | 6 |
| 2025-09 | 8 |
| 2025-08 | 8 |
| 2025-07 | 8 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| ROBINSON BROTHERS LIMITED | 29 |
| SNF (UK) LIMITED | 27 |
| PPG INDUSTRIES (UK) LIMITED | 23 |
| FUCHS LUBRICANTS (UK) PLC | 22 |
| UPL EUROPE LTD | 20 |
| INTERNATIONAL PAINT LIMITED | 18 |
| SAFIC-ALCAN UK LIMITED | 17 |
| JOTUN PAINTS (EUROPE) LIMITED | 15 |
| AQUASPERSIONS LIMITED | 12 |
| MURPHY & SON LIMITED | 12 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 54m+ | 20 |
| 1m-15m | 10 |
| 15m-54m | 2 |
| Other | 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Colombia | 1,363,518 |
| Malaysia | 1,330,724 |
| Mexico | 1,142,694 |
| Sri Lanka | 644,420 |
| Australia | 220,264 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Colombia | 684,872 | 678,646 | -6,226 |
| Malaysia | 811,288 | 519,436 | -291,852 |
| Mexico | 610,578 | 532,116 | -78,462 |
| Sri Lanka | 0 | 644,420 | +644,420 |
| Australia | 220,264 | 0 | -220,264 |
| Guatemala | 70,320 | 87,174 | +16,854 |
| Turkey | 49,301 | 59,447 | +10,146 |
| Brazil | 63,465 | 15,311 | -48,154 |
| United States | 28,420 | 45,424 | +17,004 |
| Austria | 0 | 69,262 | +69,262 |
Export volume by transport
What this shows: Export value by transport mode used to ship goods from the UK.
Top 5 values
| Transport | £ |
|---|---|
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 5,037,923 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 337,935 |
| Air transport | 44,904 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 2,492,622 | 2,545,301 | +52,679 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 110,628 | 227,307 | +116,679 |
| Air transport | 34,935 | 9,969 | -24,966 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| London Gateway Port | 2,920,069 |
| Southampton | 1,548,214 |
| Felixstowe | 569,640 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 297,170 |
| Dover | 34,277 |
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 Gateway Port | 1,698,708 | 1,221,361 | -477,347 |
| Southampton | 750,744 | 797,470 | +46,726 |
| Felixstowe | 43,170 | 526,470 | +483,300 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 103,479 | 193,691 | +90,212 |
| Dover | 5,930 | 28,347 | +22,417 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 24,700 | 3,858 | -20,842 |
| Manchester Airport | 5,129 | 1,187 | -3,942 |
| ZLC | 5,106 | 0 | -5,106 |
| Immingham Docks | 0 | 4,177 | +4,177 |
| Newhaven | 1,219 | 1,092 | -127 |
Quick facts
HS code: 293020
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Chemicals used as pesticides, fungicides, and in rubber production