Import/export HS code 293220: Lactones
Chemicals used in making flavors, fragrances, and pharmaceuticals
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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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Ireland | 41,656,339 |
| Netherlands | 29,905,887 |
| China | 21,543,150 |
| Germany | 9,166,481 |
| Switzerland | 7,925,067 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ireland | 33,134,537 | 8,521,802 | -24,612,735 |
| Netherlands | 25,715,114 | 4,190,773 | -21,524,341 |
| China | 9,301,027 | 12,242,123 | +2,941,096 |
| Germany | 4,954,609 | 4,211,872 | -742,737 |
| Switzerland | 3,847,333 | 4,077,734 | +230,401 |
| Belgium | 3,019,030 | 2,184,123 | -834,907 |
| Mexico | 2,020,377 | 1,610,601 | -409,776 |
| Spain | 1,541,623 | 1,419,552 | -122,071 |
| France | 1,950,094 | 999,616 | -950,478 |
| United States | 1,056,938 | 604,181 | -452,757 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Ireland | 49,630,155 |
| China | 30,786,211 |
| Switzerland | 9,718,790 |
| Netherlands | 8,806,759 |
| Germany | 8,249,128 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ireland | 41,119,421 | 8,510,734 | -32,608,687 |
| China | 14,192,730 | 16,593,481 | +2,400,751 |
| Switzerland | 5,128,074 | 4,590,716 | -537,358 |
| Netherlands | 8,547,405 | 259,354 | -8,288,051 |
| Germany | 4,461,746 | 3,787,382 | -674,364 |
| Hungary | 5,090,832 | 0 | -5,090,832 |
| Mexico | 2,400,609 | 2,471,698 | +71,089 |
| United States | 3,198,767 | 1,356,892 | -1,841,875 |
| Spain | 1,038,066 | 1,085,698 | +47,632 |
| India | 886,438 | 517,331 | -369,107 |
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 | 13 |
| Greater Manchester | 11 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 9 |
| Cheshire | 8 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 6 |
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 | 11 | 10 | -1 |
| Greater Manchester | 8 | 11 | +3 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 8 | 4 | -4 |
| Cheshire | 7 | 6 | -1 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 6 | 3 | -3 |
| Inner London - West | 4 | 5 | +1 |
| Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear | 4 | 5 | +1 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 5 | 4 | -1 |
| West Yorkshire | 6 | 3 | -3 |
| Kent | 4 | 4 | +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) | 93,279,772 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 17,783,098 |
| Air transport | 17,059,873 |
| Road transport | 246,707 |
| Other | 243,679 |
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) | 70,634,711 | 22,645,061 | -47,989,650 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 9,710,740 | 8,072,358 | -1,638,382 |
| Air transport | 6,901,905 | 10,157,968 | +3,256,063 |
| Road transport | 228,919 | 17,788 | -211,131 |
| Other | 90,901 | 152,778 | +61,877 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Holyhead | 49,643,190 |
| Dover | 13,532,013 |
| Southampton | 9,473,894 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 8,835,570 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 8,001,755 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Holyhead | 41,127,265 | 8,515,925 | -32,611,340 |
| Dover | 5,898,629 | 7,633,384 | +1,734,755 |
| Southampton | 4,203,153 | 5,270,741 | +1,067,588 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 8,583,206 | 252,364 | -8,330,842 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 3,438,905 | 4,562,850 | +1,123,945 |
| Immingham Docks | 3,315,729 | 3,523,788 | +208,059 |
| Tyne | 5,090,832 | 0 | -5,090,832 |
| Felixstowe | 2,556,648 | 1,302,060 | -1,254,588 |
| Belfast Airport | 1,383,846 | 1,616,781 | +232,935 |
| Manchester Airport | 530,498 | 2,289,860 | +1,759,362 |
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 | 49 |
| Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 45 |
| Manufacture of food products | 17 |
| Manufacture of basic pharmaceutical products and pharmaceutical preparations | 12 |
| Other manufacturing | 8 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 34 |
| 2025-11 | 37 |
| 2025-10 | 38 |
| 2025-09 | 43 |
| 2025-08 | 31 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| GIVAUDAN UK LIMITED | 120 |
| RIVERSIDE AROMATICS LIMITED | 109 |
| TILLEY DISTRIBUTION UK LIMITED | 108 |
| SIGMA-ALDRICH COMPANY LIMITED | 107 |
| R.C.TREATT & CO.LIMITED | 104 |
| CPL AROMAS LIMITED | 90 |
| OQEMA LIMITED | 80 |
| NORBROOK LABORATORIES LIMITED | 80 |
| OMEGA INGREDIENTS LIMITED | 74 |
| PIRAMAL HEALTHCARE UK LIMITED | 73 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 54m+ | 59 |
| 1m-15m | 41 |
| 15m-54m | 22 |
| 0-1m | 7 |
| Other | 6 |
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 States | 35,991,726 |
| Germany | 16,406,340 |
| Netherlands | 15,875,462 |
| Spain | 13,812,339 |
| Belgium | 8,473,170 |
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 States | 19,616,279 | 16,375,447 | -3,240,832 |
| Germany | 9,791,770 | 6,614,570 | -3,177,200 |
| Netherlands | 5,657,564 | 10,217,898 | +4,560,334 |
| Spain | 8,186,320 | 5,626,019 | -2,560,301 |
| Belgium | 3,731,196 | 4,741,974 | +1,010,778 |
| China | 3,042,383 | 2,132,048 | -910,335 |
| Japan | 2,509,766 | 959,571 | -1,550,195 |
| France | 1,584,739 | 1,134,037 | -450,702 |
| South Korea | 1,264,608 | 791,842 | -472,766 |
| Argentina | 7,509 | 1,994,736 | +1,987,227 |
Export volume by transport
What this shows: Export value by transport mode used to ship goods from the UK.
Top 5 values
| Transport | £ |
|---|---|
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 56,395,213 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 47,279,917 |
| Air transport | 9,169,425 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 26,803,531 | 29,591,682 | +2,788,151 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 27,748,035 | 19,531,882 | -8,216,153 |
| Air transport | 4,978,746 | 4,190,679 | -788,067 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Liverpool Docks | 24,336,117 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 22,419,224 |
| Immingham Docks | 20,624,592 |
| Felixstowe | 14,655,815 |
| Hull | 12,509,470 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Liverpool Docks | 9,021,121 | 15,314,996 | +6,293,875 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 8,045,740 | 14,373,484 | +6,327,744 |
| Immingham Docks | 12,708,519 | 7,916,073 | -4,792,446 |
| Felixstowe | 11,921,481 | 2,734,334 | -9,187,147 |
| Hull | 7,420,749 | 5,088,721 | -2,332,028 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 2,933,198 | 3,213,538 | +280,340 |
| Southampton | 1,659,448 | 1,961,562 | +302,114 |
| London Gateway Port | 2,493,672 | 696,188 | -1,797,484 |
| Middlesbrough | 773,487 | 878,039 | +104,552 |
| London Stansted Airport | 532,729 | 519,189 | -13,540 |
Related HS codes
What this shows: Sibling or child HS codes in the same classification branch.
Quick facts
HS code: 293220
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Chemicals used in making flavors, fragrances, and pharmaceuticals