Import/export HS code 293319: Various nitrogen-based compounds
Various chemical compounds with nitrogen, used in medicines or industrial processes
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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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Switzerland | 16,728,328 |
| France | 5,116,426 |
| China | 1,323,271 |
| Belgium | 1,144,816 |
| Japan | 924,681 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Switzerland | 5,695,014 | 11,033,314 | +5,338,300 |
| France | 2,480,365 | 2,636,061 | +155,696 |
| China | 654,779 | 668,492 | +13,713 |
| Belgium | 690,138 | 454,678 | -235,460 |
| Japan | 416,101 | 508,580 | +92,479 |
| Hungary | 762,287 | 0 | -762,287 |
| Germany | 316,619 | 348,871 | +32,252 |
| Sweden | 279,565 | 17,055 | -262,510 |
| Canada | 64,452 | 207,411 | +142,959 |
| India | 2,861 | 231,025 | +228,164 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Switzerland | 17,531,572 |
| France | 3,412,501 |
| Japan | 1,987,852 |
| China | 1,877,291 |
| Italy | 1,721,255 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Switzerland | 6,458,280 | 11,073,292 | +4,615,012 |
| France | 776,440 | 2,636,061 | +1,859,621 |
| Japan | 1,065,972 | 921,880 | -144,092 |
| China | 926,635 | 950,656 | +24,021 |
| Italy | 1,717,649 | 3,606 | -1,714,043 |
| Germany | 312,898 | 244,510 | -68,388 |
| Canada | 64,452 | 207,411 | +142,959 |
| United States | 182,094 | 88,838 | -93,256 |
| India | 43,128 | 204,729 | +161,601 |
| Sweden | 125,888 | 0 | -125,888 |
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 | 9 |
| Cambridgeshire and Peterborough | 6 |
| Inner London - West | 5 |
| Greater Manchester | 4 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 4 | 6 | +2 |
| Cambridgeshire and Peterborough | 4 | 5 | +1 |
| Inner London - West | 4 | 2 | -2 |
| Greater Manchester | 3 | 4 | +1 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 1 | 3 | +2 |
| Northern Ireland | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| South East Wales | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| West Central Scotland | 1 | 3 | +2 |
| West Yorkshire | 3 | 2 | -1 |
| Cheshire | 1 | 2 | +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) | 17,154,968 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 4,186,982 |
| Air transport | 3,418,401 |
| Road transport | 3,352,767 |
| Other | 6,607 |
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) | 8,148,039 | 9,006,929 | +858,890 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,158,515 | 3,028,467 | +1,869,952 |
| Air transport | 1,416,763 | 2,001,638 | +584,875 |
| Road transport | 971,516 | 2,381,251 | +1,409,735 |
| Other | 3,902 | 2,705 | -1,197 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| ZLC | 13,402,757 |
| Dover | 3,523,311 |
| Grangemouth Docks | 3,324,171 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 1,971,024 |
| Eurotunnel | 1,900,042 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| ZLC | 4,750,324 | 8,652,433 | +3,902,109 |
| Dover | 3,371,976 | 151,335 | -3,220,641 |
| Grangemouth Docks | 944,690 | 2,379,481 | +1,434,791 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 1,050,484 | 920,540 | -129,944 |
| Eurotunnel | 19,759 | 1,880,283 | +1,860,524 |
| Felixstowe | 485,121 | 653,619 | +168,498 |
| Purfleet | 649,871 | 413,300 | -236,571 |
| Edinburgh Airport | 0 | 779,362 | +779,362 |
| East Midlands Airport | 176,626 | 91,932 | -84,694 |
| London Stansted Airport | 156,659 | 80,701 | -75,958 |
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 | 17 |
| Scientific research and development | 13 |
| Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 9 |
| Manufacture of basic pharmaceutical products and pharmaceutical preparations | 7 |
| Other manufacturing | 4 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 5 |
| 2025-11 | 8 |
| 2025-10 | 11 |
| 2025-09 | 4 |
| 2025-08 | 7 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| APOLLO SCIENTIFIC LTD | 50 |
| GLAXO OPERATIONS UK LIMITED | 33 |
| JAMES ROBINSON SPECIALITY INGREDIENTS LTD | 28 |
| PETS CHOICE LIMITED | 26 |
| WHITMAN LABORATORIES LIMITED | 21 |
| LANXESS LIMITED | 20 |
| PFIZER LIMITED | 17 |
| SYNGENTA LIMITED | 16 |
| MANCHESTER ORGANICS LIMITED | 16 |
| LGC LIMITED | 15 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 54m+ | 29 |
| 1m-15m | 17 |
| Other | 6 |
| 15m-54m | 5 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Japan | 8,513,885 |
| Ireland | 6,234,126 |
| United States | 4,463,872 |
| Spain | 1,446,226 |
| Sweden | 1,141,363 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Japan | 0 | 8,513,885 | +8,513,885 |
| Ireland | 495,060 | 5,739,066 | +5,244,006 |
| United States | 3,112,637 | 1,351,235 | -1,761,402 |
| Spain | 1,446,226 | 0 | -1,446,226 |
| Sweden | 3,064 | 1,138,299 | +1,135,235 |
| Kuwait | 275,268 | 206,694 | -68,574 |
| Canada | 441,245 | 0 | -441,245 |
| Netherlands | 195,972 | 111,834 | -84,138 |
| China | 225,965 | 13,669 | -212,296 |
| Germany | 27,218 | 4,746 | -22,472 |
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 | 15,007,899 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 8,309,865 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 92,930 |
| Road transport | 1,198 |
| Other | 355 |
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 | 4,830,123 | 10,177,776 | +5,347,653 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 1,365,292 | 6,944,573 | +5,579,281 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 92,930 | 0 | -92,930 |
| Road transport | 1,198 | 0 | -1,198 |
| Other | 355 | 0 | -355 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| London Heathrow Airport | 14,390,803 |
| Holyhead | 5,722,823 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 2,408,464 |
| East Midlands Airport | 328,145 |
| Immingham Docks | 271,508 |
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 Heathrow Airport | 4,387,122 | 10,003,681 | +5,616,559 |
| Holyhead | 0 | 5,722,823 | +5,722,823 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 1,265,670 | 1,142,794 | -122,876 |
| East Midlands Airport | 279,627 | 48,518 | -231,109 |
| Immingham Docks | 192,552 | 78,956 | -113,596 |
| London Stansted Airport | 83,715 | 99,740 | +16,025 |
| ZLC | 63,744 | 16,446 | -47,298 |
| Manchester Airport | 17,113 | 8,022 | -9,091 |
| Durham Tees Valley Airport | 0 | 1,369 | +1,369 |
| 000 | 355 | 0 | -355 |
Related HS codes
What this shows: Sibling or child HS codes in the same classification branch.
Quick facts
HS code: 293319
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Various chemical compounds with nitrogen, used in medicines or industrial processes