Import/export HS code 293333: Strong painkillers and related chemicals
Powerful pain-relieving drugs like fentanyl, carfentanil, and their salt forms
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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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Slovakia | 675,694 |
| Austria | 273,702 |
| Spain | 184,435 |
| Netherlands | 140,594 |
| Germany | 110,381 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Slovakia | 657,370 | 18,324 | -639,046 |
| Austria | 0 | 273,702 | +273,702 |
| Spain | 139,709 | 44,726 | -94,983 |
| Netherlands | 140,594 | 0 | -140,594 |
| Germany | 0 | 110,381 | +110,381 |
| Canada | 30,087 | 0 | -30,087 |
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 3,468 | 5,621 | +2,153 |
| France | 3,745 | 0 | -3,745 |
| Italy | 0 | 3,589 | +3,589 |
| Israel | 0 | 2,941 | +2,941 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Slovakia | 951,999 |
| Spain | 293,642 |
| Netherlands | 140,594 |
| Canada | 28,114 |
| China | 17,516 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Slovakia | 661,115 | 290,884 | -370,231 |
| Spain | 139,709 | 153,933 | +14,224 |
| Netherlands | 140,594 | 0 | -140,594 |
| Canada | 28,114 | 0 | -28,114 |
| China | 6,161 | 11,355 | +5,194 |
| Israel | 0 | 2,941 | +2,941 |
| United Kingdom | 1,973 | 0 | -1,973 |
| United States | 1,879 | 0 | -1,879 |
| Germany | 0 | 1,174 | +1,174 |
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 | 1 |
| North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset | 1 |
| Outer London - East and North East | 1 |
| Southern Scotland | 1 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 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 | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Outer London - East and North East | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Southern Scotland | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Air transport | 901,463 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 538,369 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air transport | 441,176 | 460,287 | +19,111 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 538,369 | 0 | -538,369 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| London Heathrow Airport | 852,394 |
| ZLC | 394,030 |
| Hull | 140,594 |
| London Stansted Airport | 37,143 |
| East Midlands Airport | 11,926 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| London Heathrow Airport | 406,275 | 446,119 | +39,844 |
| ZLC | 394,030 | 0 | -394,030 |
| Hull | 140,594 | 0 | -140,594 |
| London Stansted Airport | 33,461 | 3,682 | -29,779 |
| East Midlands Airport | 1,440 | 10,486 | +9,046 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 3,745 | 0 | -3,745 |
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 | 2 |
| Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 2 |
| Manufacture of basic pharmaceutical products and pharmaceutical preparations | 1 |
| Other professional, scientific and technical activities | 1 |
| Scientific research and development | 1 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2025-03 | 3 |
| 2024-04 | 3 |
| 2024-01 | 1 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 54m+ | 4 |
| 15m-54m | 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Switzerland | 6,370,705 |
| Germany | 2,192,681 |
| Bulgaria | 1,062,447 |
| Brazil | 551,777 |
| South Korea | 462,965 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Switzerland | 1,955,951 | 4,414,754 | +2,458,803 |
| Germany | 785,674 | 1,407,007 | +621,333 |
| Bulgaria | 212,327 | 850,120 | +637,793 |
| Brazil | 253,478 | 298,299 | +44,821 |
| South Korea | 421,329 | 41,636 | -379,693 |
| Canada | 155,334 | 27,270 | -128,064 |
| Spain | 0 | 159,500 | +159,500 |
| New Zealand | 7,486 | 77,203 | +69,717 |
| Egypt | 33,666 | 17,658 | -16,008 |
| Austria | 1,013 | 39,079 | +38,066 |
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 | 11,364,619 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 34,071 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 18,011 |
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 | 3,927,301 | 7,437,318 | +3,510,017 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 17,010 | 17,061 | +51 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 13,452 | 4,559 | -8,893 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Glasgow Airport | 9,458,939 |
| Edinburgh Airport | 1,655,448 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 180,855 |
| ZLC | 32,703 |
| Harwich | 21,566 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Glasgow Airport | 2,073,209 | 7,385,730 | +5,312,521 |
| Edinburgh Airport | 1,655,448 | 0 | -1,655,448 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 168,021 | 12,834 | -155,187 |
| ZLC | 21,272 | 11,431 | -9,841 |
| Harwich | 10,807 | 10,759 | -48 |
| London Stansted Airport | 5,522 | 15,792 | +10,270 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 8,928 | 6,302 | -2,626 |
| East Midlands Airport | 3,829 | 9,785 | +5,956 |
| Holyhead | 8,082 | 0 | -8,082 |
| London Gateway Port | 0 | 4,559 | +4,559 |
Quick facts
HS code: 293333
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Powerful pain-relieving drugs like fentanyl, carfentanil, and their salt forms