Import/export HS code 293420: Compounds with benzothiazole ring
Chemical compounds containing a benzothiazole ring in their structure, not further fused or modified
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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 | £ |
|---|---|
| China | 5,225,896 |
| Spain | 2,120,211 |
| India | 2,037,436 |
| Belgium | 857,667 |
| Netherlands | 726,690 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| China | 2,232,891 | 2,993,005 | +760,114 |
| Spain | 1,155,470 | 964,741 | -190,729 |
| India | 1,966,575 | 70,861 | -1,895,714 |
| Belgium | 301,541 | 556,126 | +254,585 |
| Netherlands | 370,002 | 356,688 | -13,314 |
| Germany | 65,972 | 249,274 | +183,302 |
| United States | 125,325 | 166,200 | +40,875 |
| Italy | 3,523 | 93,870 | +90,347 |
| Japan | 72,383 | 19,930 | -52,453 |
| France | 38,166 | 9,985 | -28,181 |
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 | 6,125,837 |
| Spain | 2,126,780 |
| India | 2,089,026 |
| Belgium | 960,354 |
| United States | 303,687 |
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 | 2,459,524 | 3,666,313 | +1,206,789 |
| Spain | 1,156,145 | 970,635 | -185,510 |
| India | 1,996,937 | 92,089 | -1,904,848 |
| Belgium | 466,557 | 493,797 | +27,240 |
| United States | 125,786 | 177,901 | +52,115 |
| Japan | 72,383 | 19,930 | -52,453 |
| Netherlands | 12,517 | 39,391 | +26,874 |
| Italy | 3,523 | 30,232 | +26,709 |
| France | 29,660 | 0 | -29,660 |
| Greece | 12,668 | 1,859 | -10,809 |
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 |
| Cheshire | 4 |
| Greater Manchester | 4 |
| Inner London - West | 3 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 2 |
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 | 3 | +1 |
| Cheshire | 3 | 4 | +1 |
| Greater Manchester | 3 | 3 | +0 |
| Inner London - West | 2 | 3 | +1 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 2 | 0 | -2 |
| Gloucestershire and Wiltshire | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| East Yorkshire and Northern Lincolnshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 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) | 8,046,355 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 3,101,836 |
| Air transport | 705,441 |
| Other | 320 |
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) | 4,442,376 | 3,603,979 | -838,397 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 1,559,364 | 1,542,472 | -16,892 |
| Air transport | 350,100 | 355,341 | +5,241 |
| Other | 188 | 132 | -56 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Felixstowe | 6,347,204 |
| Dover | 1,321,744 |
| Middlesbrough | 697,685 |
| Portsmouth | 647,794 |
| Southampton | 635,880 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Felixstowe | 3,526,996 | 2,820,208 | -706,788 |
| Dover | 378,902 | 942,842 | +563,940 |
| Middlesbrough | 236,999 | 460,686 | +223,687 |
| Portsmouth | 579,545 | 68,249 | -511,296 |
| Southampton | 492,048 | 143,832 | -348,216 |
| Liverpool Docks | 270,978 | 174,954 | -96,024 |
| Immingham Docks | 136,081 | 249,933 | +113,852 |
| London Stansted Airport | 167,442 | 120,785 | -46,657 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 100,906 | 119,066 | +18,160 |
| London Gateway Port | 0 | 162,036 | +162,036 |
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 | 14 |
| Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 9 |
| Scientific research and development | 6 |
| Manufacture of rubber and plastic products | 4 |
| Other manufacturing | 3 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 7 |
| 2025-11 | 4 |
| 2025-10 | 12 |
| 2025-09 | 5 |
| 2025-08 | 7 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| HICKSON LIMITED | 51 |
| PIRELLI UK TYRES LIMITED | 50 |
| THOR SPECIALITIES (UK) LIMITED | 43 |
| THOMAS SWAN & CO.LIMITED | 42 |
| WATERSIDE COLOURS LIMITED | 41 |
| LEHVOSS UK LIMITED | 36 |
| ARCH UK BIOCIDES LIMITED | 31 |
| SAFIC-ALCAN UK LIMITED | 28 |
| GLAXO OPERATIONS UK LIMITED | 27 |
| AVOCADO RESEARCH CHEMICALS LIMITED | 25 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 54m+ | 19 |
| 1m-15m | 9 |
| 15m-54m | 8 |
| 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Italy | 393,452 |
| Uruguay | 372,827 |
| Turkey | 354,668 |
| Sweden | 286,500 |
| United States | 249,392 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Italy | 376,935 | 16,517 | -360,418 |
| Uruguay | 254,174 | 118,653 | -135,521 |
| Turkey | 126,417 | 228,251 | +101,834 |
| Sweden | 200,647 | 85,853 | -114,794 |
| United States | 182,635 | 66,757 | -115,878 |
| Netherlands | 126,479 | 32,464 | -94,015 |
| India | 13,404 | 92,772 | +79,368 |
| Germany | 65,012 | 0 | -65,012 |
| Ireland | 26,390 | 4,733 | -21,657 |
| Switzerland | 0 | 21,254 | +21,254 |
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) | 1,000,659 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 821,294 |
| Air transport | 328,474 |
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) | 603,208 | 397,451 | -205,757 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 615,529 | 205,765 | -409,764 |
| Air transport | 241,093 | 87,381 | -153,712 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 539,016 |
| London Gateway Port | 371,381 |
| Immingham Docks | 341,968 |
| Dover | 246,181 |
| Felixstowe | 191,209 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 485,727 | 53,289 | -432,438 |
| London Gateway Port | 278,609 | 92,772 | -185,837 |
| Immingham Docks | 207,486 | 134,482 | -73,004 |
| Dover | 125,169 | 121,012 | -4,157 |
| Felixstowe | 0 | 191,209 | +191,209 |
| London Stansted Airport | 94,855 | 59,715 | -35,140 |
| East Midlands Airport | 110,981 | 12,526 | -98,455 |
| Killingholme | 115,920 | 0 | -115,920 |
| Manchester Airport | 15,805 | 5,758 | -10,047 |
| ZLC | 10,001 | 9,382 | -619 |
Related HS codes
What this shows: Sibling or child HS codes in the same classification branch.
Quick facts
HS code: 293420
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Chemical compounds containing a benzothiazole ring in their structure, not further fused or modified