Import/export HS code 293359: Various nitrogen-based chemicals
Various chemicals with nitrogen, used in medicines, research, 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Italy | 247,489,221 |
| Singapore | 167,905,994 |
| Ireland | 91,941,512 |
| Germany | 67,672,916 |
| Switzerland | 43,361,304 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Italy | 89,525,367 | 157,963,854 | +68,438,487 |
| Singapore | 100,790,305 | 67,115,689 | -33,674,616 |
| Ireland | 42,942,807 | 48,998,705 | +6,055,898 |
| Germany | 39,918,002 | 27,754,914 | -12,163,088 |
| Switzerland | 22,988,862 | 20,372,442 | -2,616,420 |
| China | 11,015,555 | 27,806,369 | +16,790,814 |
| Netherlands | 24,808,446 | 4,095,211 | -20,713,235 |
| India | 8,366,795 | 6,972,506 | -1,394,289 |
| Japan | 10,296,118 | 4,245,098 | -6,051,020 |
| United States | 2,143,076 | 3,002,697 | +859,621 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Italy | 254,463,118 |
| Singapore | 167,909,420 |
| Ireland | 91,485,436 |
| Germany | 63,941,279 |
| China | 51,961,705 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Italy | 96,317,483 | 158,145,635 | +61,828,152 |
| Singapore | 100,793,731 | 67,115,689 | -33,678,042 |
| Ireland | 42,681,250 | 48,804,186 | +6,122,936 |
| Germany | 38,505,102 | 25,436,177 | -13,068,925 |
| China | 15,918,523 | 36,043,182 | +20,124,659 |
| Switzerland | 20,136,729 | 16,647,983 | -3,488,746 |
| Netherlands | 16,945,485 | 3,915,777 | -13,029,708 |
| India | 8,357,666 | 6,981,012 | -1,376,654 |
| Japan | 10,140,254 | 4,232,912 | -5,907,342 |
| United States | 3,052,505 | 3,452,107 | +399,602 |
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 | 19 |
| Greater Manchester | 12 |
| West Yorkshire | 11 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 9 |
| Cambridgeshire and Peterborough | 9 |
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 | 13 | 15 | +2 |
| Greater Manchester | 11 | 9 | -2 |
| West Yorkshire | 7 | 9 | +2 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 4 | 5 | +1 |
| Cambridgeshire and Peterborough | 6 | 5 | -1 |
| Inner London - West | 6 | 8 | +2 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 6 | 6 | +0 |
| Kent | 5 | 3 | -2 |
| Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear | 7 | 3 | -4 |
| Cheshire | 5 | 4 | -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) | 464,359,691 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 170,708,749 |
| Air transport | 89,280,686 |
| Road transport | 11,813,194 |
| Other | 1,349,785 |
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) | 235,451,170 | 228,908,521 | -6,542,649 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 66,456,619 | 104,252,130 | +37,795,511 |
| Air transport | 54,127,149 | 35,153,537 | -18,973,612 |
| Road transport | 5,025,575 | 6,787,619 | +1,762,044 |
| Other | 708,293 | 641,492 | -66,801 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 196,378,963 |
| Felixstowe | 148,899,601 |
| Holyhead | 91,477,735 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 78,148,561 |
| Grangemouth Docks | 71,367,629 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 87,102,108 | 109,276,855 | +22,174,747 |
| Felixstowe | 89,129,152 | 59,770,449 | -29,358,703 |
| Holyhead | 42,676,547 | 48,801,188 | +6,124,641 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 47,129,813 | 31,018,748 | -16,111,065 |
| Grangemouth Docks | 39,311,045 | 32,056,584 | -7,254,461 |
| Hull | 6,822,565 | 46,793,428 | +39,970,863 |
| ZLC | 10,772,136 | 17,535,127 | +6,762,991 |
| Killingholme | 13,719,531 | 898,562 | -12,820,969 |
| Dover | 8,042,269 | 4,456,794 | -3,585,475 |
| London Gateway Port | 6,215 | 10,092,652 | +10,086,437 |
Importer companies by SIC division
What this shows: Industry breakdown (SIC divisions) of importing companies.
Top 5 values
| SIC | Companies |
|---|---|
| Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 39 |
| Manufacture of chemicals and chemical products | 37 |
| Manufacture of basic pharmaceutical products and pharmaceutical preparations | 33 |
| Scientific research and development | 32 |
| Office administrative, office support and other business support activities | 8 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2025-11 | 36 |
| 2025-10 | 32 |
| 2025-09 | 26 |
| 2025-08 | 31 |
| 2025-07 | 29 |
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+ | 67 |
| 1m-15m | 59 |
| 15m-54m | 17 |
| 0-1m | 13 |
| Other | 9 |
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 | 141,257,096 |
| South Korea | 79,170,325 |
| Belgium | 58,256,987 |
| Italy | 53,992,154 |
| Ireland | 30,808,626 |
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 | 104,066,538 | 37,190,558 | -66,875,980 |
| South Korea | 51,702,307 | 27,468,018 | -24,234,289 |
| Belgium | 58,196,301 | 60,686 | -58,135,615 |
| Italy | 25,978,099 | 28,014,055 | +2,035,956 |
| Ireland | 25,617,797 | 5,190,829 | -20,426,968 |
| France | 12,383,862 | 14,238,178 | +1,854,316 |
| India | 16,235,779 | 6,985,021 | -9,250,758 |
| China | 11,393,289 | 9,200,302 | -2,192,987 |
| Poland | 7,676,670 | 7,695,123 | +18,453 |
| Brazil | 9,194,377 | 4,916,709 | -4,277,668 |
Export volume by transport
What this shows: Export value by transport mode used to ship goods from the UK.
Top 5 values
| Transport | £ |
|---|---|
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 283,947,410 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 138,473,988 |
| Air transport | 118,486,298 |
| Rail transport | 683,363 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 190,054,224 | 93,893,186 | -96,161,038 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 78,299,075 | 60,174,913 | -18,124,162 |
| Air transport | 98,158,465 | 20,327,833 | -77,830,632 |
| Rail transport | 0 | 683,363 | +683,363 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Grangemouth Docks | 176,745,664 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 99,819,642 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 96,096,298 |
| Southampton | 75,303,884 |
| Holyhead | 25,380,955 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grangemouth Docks | 107,083,171 | 69,662,493 | -37,420,678 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 92,147,693 | 7,671,949 | -84,475,744 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 42,565,819 | 53,530,479 | +10,964,660 |
| Southampton | 63,553,974 | 11,749,910 | -51,804,064 |
| Holyhead | 25,028,953 | 352,002 | -24,676,951 |
| Dover | 7,275,619 | 5,237,442 | -2,038,177 |
| Liverpool Docks | 12,008,988 | 42,432 | -11,966,556 |
| Felixstowe | 474,738 | 8,772,061 | +8,297,323 |
| Immingham Docks | 6,247,050 | 2,864,948 | -3,382,102 |
| London Stansted Airport | 1,664,366 | 3,439,271 | +1,774,905 |
Related HS codes
What this shows: Sibling or child HS codes in the same classification branch.
Quick facts
HS code: 293359
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Various chemicals with nitrogen, used in medicines, research, or industrial processes