Import/export HS code 293040: Methionine
An essential amino acid used in animal feed and dietary supplements
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.
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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 | 22,420,226 |
| Netherlands | 14,888,061 |
| Germany | 13,181,641 |
| France | 11,067,945 |
| Switzerland | 3,223,098 |
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 | 11,842,334 | 10,577,892 | -1,264,442 |
| Netherlands | 7,985,403 | 6,902,658 | -1,082,745 |
| Germany | 6,427,721 | 6,753,920 | +326,199 |
| France | 5,704,924 | 5,363,021 | -341,903 |
| Switzerland | 1,215,923 | 2,007,175 | +791,252 |
| Norway | 703,291 | 108,348 | -594,943 |
| Malaysia | 512,305 | 0 | -512,305 |
| United States | 198,597 | 239,188 | +40,591 |
| China | 171,621 | 124,609 | -47,012 |
| Poland | 88,210 | 11,029 | -77,181 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Belgium | 27,778,219 |
| China | 10,573,166 |
| France | 9,269,830 |
| Japan | 3,436,498 |
| Germany | 2,170,664 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Belgium | 13,717,522 | 14,060,697 | +343,175 |
| China | 5,469,940 | 5,103,226 | -366,714 |
| France | 5,585,696 | 3,684,134 | -1,901,562 |
| Japan | 1,337,805 | 2,098,693 | +760,888 |
| Germany | 1,089,892 | 1,080,772 | -9,120 |
| Malaysia | 896,497 | 0 | -896,497 |
| United States | 36,877 | 217,696 | +180,819 |
| Netherlands | 42,414 | 94,152 | +51,738 |
| Croatia | 54,700 | 54,524 | -176 |
| Switzerland | 57,367 | 45,201 | -12,166 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Inner London - West | 5 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 4 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 4 |
| East Yorkshire and Northern Lincolnshire | 4 |
| Cheshire | 3 |
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 | 5 | 5 | +0 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 3 | 4 | +1 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 2 | 4 | +2 |
| East Yorkshire and Northern Lincolnshire | 1 | 3 | +2 |
| Cheshire | 2 | 3 | +1 |
| North Yorkshire | 3 | 1 | -2 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| East Central Scotland | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Northern Ireland | 2 | 0 | -2 |
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) | 41,784,498 |
| Other | 12,162,003 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 12,143,665 |
| Air transport | 563,052 |
| Road transport | 478,779 |
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) | 22,014,496 | 19,770,002 | -2,244,494 |
| Other | 6,568,755 | 5,593,248 | -975,507 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 6,045,611 | 6,098,054 | +52,443 |
| Air transport | 281,523 | 281,529 | +6 |
| Road transport | 0 | 478,779 | +478,779 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Immingham Docks | 19,718,932 |
| 000 | 12,162,003 |
| Dover | 9,842,330 |
| Hull | 6,536,469 |
| Middlesbrough | 3,113,690 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Immingham Docks | 8,718,064 | 11,000,868 | +2,282,804 |
| 000 | 6,568,755 | 5,593,248 | -975,507 |
| Dover | 5,317,828 | 4,524,502 | -793,326 |
| Hull | 4,100,658 | 2,435,811 | -1,664,847 |
| Middlesbrough | 1,635,249 | 1,478,441 | -156,808 |
| Harwich | 1,216,253 | 1,777,255 | +561,002 |
| London | 1,230,630 | 1,068,867 | -161,763 |
| Eurotunnel | 1,177,746 | 775,454 | -402,292 |
| Purfleet | 1,201,821 | 325,238 | -876,583 |
| Grangemouth Docks | 346,341 | 779,858 | +433,517 |
Importer companies by SIC division
What this shows: Industry breakdown (SIC divisions) of importing companies.
Top 5 values
| SIC | Companies |
|---|---|
| Manufacture of food products | 17 |
| Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 15 |
| Crop and animal production, hunting and related service activities | 5 |
| Manufacture of chemicals and chemical products | 4 |
| Activities of head offices; management consultancy activities | 3 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2025-11 | 17 |
| 2025-10 | 17 |
| 2025-09 | 14 |
| 2025-08 | 18 |
| 2025-07 | 9 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| AB AGRI LIMITED | 47 |
| 2 AGRICULTURE LIMITED | 47 |
| PROVIMI LIMITED | 43 |
| FRANK WRIGHT LIMITED | 40 |
| LIFE TECHNOLOGIES LIMITED | 40 |
| DSM NUTRITIONAL PRODUCTS (UK) LIMITED | 37 |
| PRINOVA EUROPE LIMITED | 36 |
| SIGMA-ALDRICH COMPANY LIMITED | 35 |
| BIOMAR LIMITED | 35 |
| MOWI SCOTLAND LIMITED | 31 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 54m+ | 21 |
| 1m-15m | 15 |
| Other | 7 |
| 15m-54m | 5 |
| 0-1m | 4 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Ireland | 4,662,370 |
| France | 101,635 |
| Netherlands | 75,720 |
| Belgium | 55,814 |
| Norway | 34,212 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ireland | 2,482,465 | 2,179,905 | -302,560 |
| France | 86,200 | 15,435 | -70,765 |
| Netherlands | 49,701 | 26,019 | -23,682 |
| Belgium | 49,970 | 5,844 | -44,126 |
| Norway | 0 | 34,212 | +34,212 |
| Malta | 23,654 | 9,690 | -13,964 |
| Hungary | 13,178 | 3,626 | -9,552 |
| Spain | 0 | 11,424 | +11,424 |
| Ghana | 5,703 | 3,338 | -2,365 |
| Germany | 6,491 | 1,521 | -4,970 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Belgium | 3,528,741 |
| Germany | 600,184 |
| XI | 267,004 |
| France | 107,558 |
| China | 12,374 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Belgium | 1,969,424 | 1,559,317 | -410,107 |
| Germany | 156,507 | 443,677 | +287,170 |
| XI | 169,444 | 97,560 | -71,884 |
| France | 107,558 | 0 | -107,558 |
| China | 12,374 | 0 | -12,374 |
| Ireland | 1,482 | 0 | -1,482 |
Export volume by transport
What this shows: Export value by transport mode used to ship goods from the UK.
Top 5 values
| Transport | £ |
|---|---|
| Other | 4,517,343 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 435,849 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 52,199 |
| Air transport | 20,858 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Other | 2,416,789 | 2,100,554 | -316,235 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 294,959 | 140,890 | -154,069 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 5,703 | 46,496 | +40,793 |
| Air transport | 15,157 | 5,701 | -9,456 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| 000 | 4,517,343 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 204,396 |
| Holyhead | 172,670 |
| Dover | 57,268 |
| Aberdeen Docks | 34,212 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| 000 | 2,416,789 | 2,100,554 | -316,235 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 154,856 | 49,540 | -105,316 |
| Holyhead | 89,330 | 83,340 | -5,990 |
| Dover | 50,773 | 6,495 | -44,278 |
| Aberdeen Docks | 0 | 34,212 | +34,212 |
| ZLC | 7,233 | 5,701 | -1,532 |
| London Gateway Port | 5,703 | 3,338 | -2,365 |
| Immingham Docks | 0 | 8,946 | +8,946 |
| East Midlands Airport | 7,019 | 0 | -7,019 |
| Harwich | 0 | 1,515 | +1,515 |
Related HS codes
What this shows: Sibling or child HS codes in the same classification branch.
Quick facts
HS code: 293040
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: An essential amino acid used in animal feed and dietary supplements