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 | 2,657,087 |
| Bulgaria | 1,082,430 |
| 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 | 1,745,293 | 911,794 | -833,499 |
| Bulgaria | 574,374 | 508,056 | -66,318 |
| Hungary | 0 | 734,030 | +734,030 |
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 122,775 | 584,592 | +461,817 |
| France | 172,854 | 112,330 | -60,524 |
| India | 225,147 | 59,032 | -166,115 |
| Mexico | 100,913 | 106,000 | +5,087 |
| Germany | 35,221 | 115,627 | +80,406 |
| Italy | 54,084 | 59,896 | +5,812 |
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 | 9,903,557 |
| Bulgaria | 1,082,430 |
| Japan | 886,633 |
| India | 350,195 |
| Italy | 225,999 |
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 | 5,697,474 | 4,206,083 | -1,491,391 |
| Bulgaria | 574,374 | 508,056 | -66,318 |
| Japan | 884,705 | 1,928 | -882,777 |
| India | 225,147 | 125,048 | -100,099 |
| Italy | 103,050 | 122,949 | +19,899 |
| Mexico | 100,913 | 106,000 | +5,087 |
| United States | 101,056 | 55,530 | -45,526 |
| Indonesia | 0 | 72,833 | +72,833 |
| Belgium | 0 | 39,490 | +39,490 |
| France | 1,150 | 18,080 | +16,930 |
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 | 4 | +0 |
| Greater Manchester | 2 | 3 | +1 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| Inner London - West | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| 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) | 8,236,266 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 4,592,139 |
| Air transport | 132,351 |
| 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) | 5,268,748 | 2,967,518 | -2,301,230 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 2,317,675 | 2,274,464 | -43,211 |
| Air transport | 110,787 | 21,564 | -89,223 |
| 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 | 4,111,897 |
| Felixstowe | 3,491,632 |
| London | 2,609,231 |
| Killingholme | 1,820,330 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 342,621 |
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 | 2,188,526 | 1,923,371 | -265,155 |
| Felixstowe | 1,995,406 | 1,496,226 | -499,180 |
| London | 1,238,291 | 1,370,940 | +132,649 |
| Killingholme | 1,747,497 | 72,833 | -1,674,664 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 245,797 | 96,824 | -148,973 |
| Eurotunnel | 22,477 | 144,345 | +121,868 |
| Southampton | 95,680 | 15,053 | -80,627 |
| Immingham Docks | 15,204 | 55,200 | +39,996 |
| London Stansted Airport | 58,196 | 6,919 | -51,277 |
| 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 | 1,200,826 |
| Malaysia | 1,197,401 |
| Mexico | 1,142,694 |
| Sri Lanka | 642,161 |
| 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 | 583,679 | 617,147 | +33,468 |
| Malaysia | 811,288 | 386,113 | -425,175 |
| Mexico | 610,578 | 532,116 | -78,462 |
| Sri Lanka | 0 | 642,161 | +642,161 |
| Australia | 220,264 | 0 | -220,264 |
| Guatemala | 70,320 | 87,174 | +16,854 |
| Turkey | 49,301 | 59,447 | +10,146 |
| Brazil | 53,562 | 25,214 | -28,348 |
| United States | 13,247 | 60,597 | +47,350 |
| 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) | 4,751,637 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 334,205 |
| 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) | 2,384,835 | 2,366,802 | -18,033 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 101,789 | 232,416 | +130,627 |
| Air transport | 14,560 | 30,344 | +15,784 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| London Gateway Port | 2,755,118 |
| Southampton | 1,560,202 |
| Felixstowe | 436,317 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 296,882 |
| Dover | 30,835 |
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 | 1,594,106 | 1,161,012 | -433,094 |
| Southampton | 747,559 | 812,643 | +65,084 |
| Felixstowe | 43,170 | 393,147 | +349,977 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 94,640 | 202,242 | +107,602 |
| Dover | 5,930 | 24,905 | +18,975 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 4,325 | 24,233 | +19,908 |
| 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