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 | 41,290,619 |
| China | 5,358,395 |
| Japan | 1,572,995 |
| Spain | 194,986 |
| Germany | 147,150 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| India | 24,108,549 | 17,182,070 | -6,926,479 |
| China | 177,938 | 5,180,457 | +5,002,519 |
| Japan | 921,251 | 651,744 | -269,507 |
| Spain | 100,676 | 94,310 | -6,366 |
| Germany | 79,118 | 68,032 | -11,086 |
| Italy | 20,419 | 41,779 | +21,360 |
| France | 5,190 | 27,950 | +22,760 |
| United States | 24,990 | 5,885 | -19,105 |
| Netherlands | 14,735 | 4,377 | -10,358 |
| Belgium | 7,104 | 954 | -6,150 |
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 | 45,147,597 |
| China | 1,879,577 |
| Japan | 1,313,252 |
| Spain | 208,652 |
| Italy | 62,198 |
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 | 24,301,676 | 20,845,921 | -3,455,755 |
| China | 189,448 | 1,690,129 | +1,500,681 |
| Japan | 792,512 | 520,740 | -271,772 |
| Spain | 100,676 | 107,976 | +7,300 |
| Italy | 20,419 | 41,779 | +21,360 |
| Germany | 17,154 | 40,434 | +23,280 |
| France | 11,762 | 8,241 | -3,521 |
| United States | 14,798 | 1,384 | -13,414 |
| 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 | 2 | 4 | +2 |
| 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 | 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) | 28,414,365 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 18,092,843 |
| Air transport | 2,216,941 |
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) | 7,847,167 | 20,567,198 | +12,720,031 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 15,628,408 | 2,464,435 | -13,163,973 |
| Air transport | 1,991,016 | 225,925 | -1,765,091 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Immingham Docks | 26,506,546 |
| Felixstowe | 13,538,013 |
| London Gateway Port | 3,280,878 |
| Southampton | 2,746,354 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 2,077,999 |
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 | 9,475,781 | 17,030,765 | +7,554,984 |
| Felixstowe | 12,773,309 | 764,704 | -12,008,605 |
| London Gateway Port | 0 | 3,280,878 | +3,280,878 |
| Southampton | 1,031,488 | 1,714,866 | +683,378 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 1,910,373 | 167,626 | -1,742,747 |
| Dover | 57,175 | 62,497 | +5,322 |
| London | 47,038 | 46,492 | -546 |
| Portsmouth | 36,027 | 54,282 | +18,255 |
| London Stansted Airport | 35,926 | 24,023 | -11,903 |
| Birmingham Airport | 15,103 | 30,815 | +15,712 |
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 |
|---|---|
| 2025-11 | 2 |
| 2025-10 | 4 |
| 2025-09 | 6 |
| 2025-07 | 4 |
| 2025-06 | 3 |
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 | 46 |
| BLAGDEN SPECIALTY CHEMICALS LIMITED | 45 |
| ASK CHEMICALS UK LTD | 39 |
| AVOCADO RESEARCH CHEMICALS LIMITED | 34 |
| AURORIUM UK LIMITED | 30 |
| CELTIC CHEMICALS LIMITED | 21 |
| MACDERMID AUTOTYPE LIMITED | 16 |
| 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 | 2,737,279 |
| Netherlands | 132,018 |
| Belgium | 86,129 |
| Ireland | 39,868 |
| United States | 37,043 |
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 | 412,254 | -1,912,771 |
| Netherlands | 90,509 | 41,509 | -49,000 |
| Belgium | 27,845 | 58,284 | +30,439 |
| Ireland | 15,108 | 24,760 | +9,652 |
| United States | 37,043 | 0 | -37,043 |
| Japan | 11,700 | 17,100 | +5,400 |
| Denmark | 8,680 | 936 | -7,744 |
| Switzerland | 8,046 | 1,120 | -6,926 |
| Niger | 0 | 4,772 | +4,772 |
| India | 3,585 | 0 | -3,585 |
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) | 214,853 |
| Air transport | 94,638 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 71,226 |
| 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) | 97,976 | 116,877 | +18,901 |
| Air transport | 66,163 | 28,475 | -37,688 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 57,255 | 13,971 | -43,284 |
| 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 | 169,258 |
| Immingham Docks | 38,854 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 38,609 |
| ZLC | 33,123 |
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 | 99,098 | 70,160 | -28,938 |
| Immingham Docks | 21,390 | 17,464 | -3,926 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 36,925 | 1,684 | -35,241 |
| ZLC | 11,700 | 21,423 | +9,723 |
| Liverpool Docks | 13,562 | 16,400 | +2,838 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 10,350 | 13,893 | +3,543 |
| Manchester Airport | 9,501 | 3,104 | -6,397 |
| 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