Import/export HS code 293331: Pyridine and its salts
A chemical called pyridine and its salt forms, used in medicines, dyes, 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| India | 44,688,032 |
| China | 6,299,179 |
| Japan | 1,940,595 |
| Spain | 203,436 |
| Germany | 142,184 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| India | 26,005,539 | 18,682,493 | -7,323,046 |
| China | 179,297 | 6,119,882 | +5,940,585 |
| Japan | 921,251 | 1,019,344 | +98,093 |
| Spain | 97,519 | 105,917 | +8,398 |
| Germany | 75,401 | 66,783 | -8,618 |
| Italy | 27,027 | 43,957 | +16,930 |
| France | 12,434 | 17,508 | +5,074 |
| United States | 23,598 | 5,885 | -17,713 |
| Netherlands | 14,735 | 4,377 | -10,358 |
| Belgium | 2,309 | 6,899 | +4,590 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| India | 49,176,803 |
| China | 2,260,609 |
| Japan | 1,601,809 |
| Spain | 217,102 |
| Italy | 70,984 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| India | 26,186,997 | 22,989,806 | -3,197,191 |
| China | 190,807 | 2,069,802 | +1,878,995 |
| Japan | 792,512 | 809,297 | +16,785 |
| Spain | 97,519 | 119,583 | +22,064 |
| Italy | 27,027 | 43,957 | +16,930 |
| Germany | 28,655 | 30,021 | +1,366 |
| France | 10,662 | 8,241 | -2,421 |
| United States | 13,406 | 1,384 | -12,022 |
| United Kingdom | 10,491 | 0 | -10,491 |
| Ireland | 5,642 | 0 | -5,642 |
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 |
| North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset | 2 |
| South East Wales | 2 |
| Cambridgeshire and Peterborough | 1 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 3 | 3 | +0 |
| North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| South East Wales | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| Cambridgeshire and Peterborough | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Greater Manchester | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Kent | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Lincolnshire | 1 | 0 | -1 |
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) | 33,117,180 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 18,111,641 |
| Air transport | 2,209,955 |
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) | 9,093,712 | 24,023,468 | +14,929,756 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 16,284,731 | 1,826,910 | -14,457,821 |
| Air transport | 1,987,288 | 222,667 | -1,764,621 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Immingham Docks | 26,810,390 |
| Felixstowe | 13,666,848 |
| London Gateway Port | 7,312,249 |
| Southampton | 2,991,064 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 2,079,623 |
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 | 11,371,690 | 15,438,700 | +4,067,010 |
| Felixstowe | 12,773,309 | 893,539 | -11,879,770 |
| London Gateway Port | 0 | 7,312,249 | +7,312,249 |
| Southampton | 1,031,488 | 1,959,576 | +928,088 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 1,910,373 | 169,250 | -1,741,123 |
| Dover | 59,143 | 62,628 | +3,485 |
| London | 54,705 | 47,611 | -7,094 |
| Portsmouth | 27,704 | 65,758 | +38,054 |
| London Stansted Airport | 35,893 | 22,664 | -13,229 |
| Birmingham Airport | 18,903 | 27,015 | +8,112 |
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 | 8 |
| Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 7 |
| Scientific research and development | 2 |
| Activities of head offices; management consultancy activities | 1 |
| Crop and animal production, hunting and related service activities | 1 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 4 |
| 2025-11 | 2 |
| 2025-10 | 4 |
| 2025-09 | 6 |
| 2025-07 | 4 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| SYNGENTA LIMITED | 79 |
| SIGMA-ALDRICH COMPANY LIMITED | 47 |
| BLAGDEN SPECIALTY CHEMICALS LIMITED | 45 |
| ASK CHEMICALS UK LTD | 40 |
| AVOCADO RESEARCH CHEMICALS LIMITED | 35 |
| AURORIUM UK LIMITED | 30 |
| CELTIC CHEMICALS LIMITED | 21 |
| MACDERMID AUTOTYPE LIMITED | 17 |
| EMOLECULES, INC | 9 |
| FLUOROCHEM LIMITED | 8 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 54m+ | 11 |
| 1m-15m | 4 |
| 15m-54m | 3 |
| 0-1m | 1 |
| Other | 1 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Germany | 2,739,101 |
| Netherlands | 155,295 |
| Belgium | 88,963 |
| Ireland | 39,868 |
| United States | 37,926 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Germany | 2,325,025 | 414,076 | -1,910,949 |
| Netherlands | 86,666 | 68,629 | -18,037 |
| Belgium | 33,100 | 55,863 | +22,763 |
| Ireland | 31,508 | 8,360 | -23,148 |
| United States | 37,043 | 883 | -36,160 |
| Japan | 11,700 | 17,100 | +5,400 |
| Denmark | 8,680 | 936 | -7,744 |
| Niger | 0 | 4,772 | +4,772 |
| India | 3,585 | 0 | -3,585 |
| Viet Nam | 1,560 | 1,810 | +250 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| XI | 2,317,639 |
| Germany | 407,439 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| XI | 1,906,427 | 411,212 | -1,495,215 |
| Germany | 407,439 | 0 | -407,439 |
Export volume by transport
What this shows: Export value by transport mode used to ship goods from the UK.
Top 5 values
| Transport | £ |
|---|---|
| Other | 2,725,078 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 239,060 |
| Air transport | 97,343 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 68,258 |
| Road transport | 5,100 |
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 | 2,313,866 | 411,212 | -1,902,654 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 111,734 | 127,326 | +15,592 |
| Air transport | 67,815 | 29,528 | -38,287 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 54,972 | 13,286 | -41,686 |
| Road transport | 5,100 | 0 | -5,100 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| 000 | 2,725,078 |
| Felixstowe | 167,374 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 51,363 |
| Immingham Docks | 39,729 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 38,609 |
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 | 2,313,866 | 411,212 | -1,902,654 |
| Felixstowe | 100,418 | 66,956 | -33,462 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 10,350 | 41,013 | +30,663 |
| Immingham Docks | 21,390 | 18,339 | -3,051 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 36,925 | 1,684 | -35,241 |
| ZLC | 11,700 | 21,423 | +9,723 |
| Liverpool Docks | 29,962 | 0 | -29,962 |
| Manchester Airport | 11,153 | 4,157 | -6,996 |
| London Stansted Airport | 8,120 | 2,264 | -5,856 |
| Killingholme | 3,040 | 3,696 | +656 |
Quick facts
HS code: 293331
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: A chemical called pyridine and its salt forms, used in medicines, dyes, or industrial products