Import/export HS code 293321: Hydantoin and its derivatives
Chemicals like hydantoin, used in medicines, cosmetics, or industrial products
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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 | £ |
|---|---|
| United States | 615,917 |
| China | 473,559 |
| Switzerland | 313,890 |
| Belgium | 193,259 |
| Germany | 113,150 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | 410,548 | 205,369 | -205,179 |
| China | 158,509 | 315,050 | +156,541 |
| Switzerland | 38,488 | 275,402 | +236,914 |
| Belgium | 91,305 | 101,954 | +10,649 |
| Germany | 51,198 | 61,952 | +10,754 |
| Netherlands | 78,076 | 9,570 | -68,506 |
| Italy | 26,190 | 26,144 | -46 |
| Spain | 9,281 | 21,654 | +12,373 |
| France | 14,623 | 3,229 | -11,394 |
| Israel | 6,652 | 914 | -5,738 |
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 | 787,777 |
| United States | 681,477 |
| Netherlands | 145,235 |
| Spain | 63,487 |
| Italy | 54,906 |
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 | 224,629 | 563,148 | +338,519 |
| United States | 451,572 | 229,905 | -221,667 |
| Netherlands | 82,907 | 62,328 | -20,579 |
| Spain | 30,118 | 33,369 | +3,251 |
| Italy | 28,762 | 26,144 | -2,618 |
| Switzerland | 7,347 | 46,507 | +39,160 |
| Germany | 13,959 | 27,327 | +13,368 |
| Israel | 16,645 | 8,861 | -7,784 |
| United Kingdom | 10,874 | 9,823 | -1,051 |
| Belgium | 4,971 | 10,421 | +5,450 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Greater Manchester | 4 |
| Cheshire | 3 |
| Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear | 3 |
| Inner London - West | 2 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 1 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Greater Manchester | 4 | 3 | -1 |
| Cheshire | 3 | 2 | -1 |
| Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear | 1 | 3 | +2 |
| Inner London - West | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Inner London - East | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Kent | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Merseyside | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset | 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,041,957 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 689,108 |
| Air transport | 181,746 |
| Other | 2,197 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 559,901 | 482,056 | -77,845 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 253,215 | 435,893 | +182,678 |
| Air transport | 76,112 | 105,634 | +29,522 |
| Other | 2,197 | 0 | -2,197 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Liverpool Docks | 526,237 |
| Felixstowe | 339,665 |
| Immingham Docks | 238,121 |
| Southampton | 163,177 |
| Hull | 108,956 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Liverpool Docks | 410,548 | 115,689 | -294,859 |
| Felixstowe | 120,767 | 218,898 | +98,131 |
| Immingham Docks | 101,075 | 137,046 | +35,971 |
| Southampton | 25,848 | 137,329 | +111,481 |
| Hull | 0 | 108,956 | +108,956 |
| Dover | 40,481 | 52,824 | +12,343 |
| Killingholme | 48,877 | 36,021 | -12,856 |
| Eurotunnel | 14,259 | 63,212 | +48,953 |
| Manchester Airport | 22,003 | 28,140 | +6,137 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 21,473 | 26,229 | +4,756 |
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 | 9 |
| Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 9 |
| Office administrative, office support and other business support activities | 3 |
| Manufacture of coke and refined petroleum products | 1 |
| Other professional, scientific and technical activities | 1 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2025-11 | 2 |
| 2025-10 | 7 |
| 2025-09 | 7 |
| 2025-08 | 7 |
| 2025-07 | 3 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| NALCO LIMITED | 31 |
| AZELIS UK LIMITED | 28 |
| SURFACHEM HOLDINGS LIMITED | 27 |
| CLARIANT SE | 26 |
| HICKSON LIMITED | 23 |
| COMPLETE POOL CONTROLS LIMITED | 23 |
| ASCOT INTERNATIONAL (1996) LIMITED | 19 |
| ASHLAND SPECIALTIES UK LIMITED | 16 |
| AVOCADO RESEARCH CHEMICALS LIMITED | 15 |
| THOR SPECIALITIES (UK) LIMITED | 15 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 54m+ | 14 |
| 1m-15m | 7 |
| 15m-54m | 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| United States | 242,644 |
| Belgium | 171,232 |
| Poland | 111,031 |
| Ireland | 98,342 |
| Spain | 92,950 |
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 | 237,824 | 4,820 | -233,004 |
| Belgium | 54,531 | 116,701 | +62,170 |
| Poland | 8,840 | 102,191 | +93,351 |
| Ireland | 58,506 | 39,836 | -18,670 |
| Spain | 38,519 | 54,431 | +15,912 |
| Sweden | 20,186 | 25,314 | +5,128 |
| Hungary | 9,240 | 5,043 | -4,197 |
| Malaysia | 0 | 11,321 | +11,321 |
| France | 6,543 | 0 | -6,543 |
| Singapore | 0 | 5,831 | +5,831 |
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) | 506,740 |
| Air transport | 256,570 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 56,665 |
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) | 162,202 | 344,538 | +182,336 |
| Air transport | 247,852 | 8,718 | -239,134 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 36,821 | 19,844 | -16,977 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| London Heathrow Airport | 229,950 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 186,720 |
| Immingham Docks | 108,336 |
| Hull | 96,973 |
| Liverpool Docks | 60,151 |
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 | 228,122 | 1,828 | -226,294 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 84,769 | 101,951 | +17,182 |
| Immingham Docks | 18,927 | 89,409 | +70,482 |
| Hull | 0 | 96,973 | +96,973 |
| Liverpool Docks | 49,249 | 10,902 | -38,347 |
| Holyhead | 9,257 | 27,153 | +17,896 |
| Killingholme | 35,550 | 0 | -35,550 |
| Harwich | 0 | 16,369 | +16,369 |
| London Stansted Airport | 10,524 | 0 | -10,524 |
| East Midlands Airport | 6,511 | 3,166 | -3,345 |
Quick facts
HS code: 293321
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Chemicals like hydantoin, used in medicines, cosmetics, or industrial products