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 | 5,499,356 |
| Spain | 2,301,269 |
| India | 2,037,436 |
| Belgium | 860,807 |
| Netherlands | 744,028 |
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 | 2,423,875 | 3,075,481 | +651,606 |
| Spain | 1,242,078 | 1,059,191 | -182,887 |
| India | 1,949,622 | 87,814 | -1,861,808 |
| Belgium | 294,782 | 566,025 | +271,243 |
| Netherlands | 395,319 | 348,709 | -46,610 |
| Germany | 116,341 | 250,935 | +134,594 |
| United States | 136,584 | 157,789 | +21,205 |
| Japan | 53,787 | 38,526 | -15,261 |
| France | 54,389 | 9,985 | -44,404 |
| Italy | 3,523 | 18,079 | +14,556 |
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 | 6,058,157 |
| India | 2,413,117 |
| Spain | 2,321,185 |
| Belgium | 991,308 |
| United States | 300,359 |
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 | 2,381,381 | 3,676,776 | +1,295,395 |
| India | 2,300,958 | 112,159 | -2,188,799 |
| Spain | 1,254,251 | 1,066,934 | -187,317 |
| Belgium | 483,308 | 508,000 | +24,692 |
| United States | 136,476 | 163,883 | +27,407 |
| Japan | 53,787 | 38,526 | -15,261 |
| Netherlands | 12,517 | 39,391 | +26,874 |
| France | 31,229 | 0 | -31,229 |
| Italy | 3,523 | 18,079 | +14,556 |
| Greece | 13,919 | 1,859 | -12,060 |
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 | 1 | -1 |
| 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) | 8,329,256 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 3,287,149 |
| Air transport | 710,162 |
| 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) | 4,598,365 | 3,730,891 | -867,474 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 1,736,661 | 1,550,488 | -186,173 |
| Air transport | 357,508 | 352,654 | -4,854 |
| Other | 188 | 132 | -56 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Felixstowe | 6,672,448 |
| Dover | 1,241,898 |
| Portsmouth | 763,999 |
| Middlesbrough | 697,685 |
| 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 | 3,824,035 | 2,848,413 | -975,622 |
| Dover | 294,221 | 947,677 | +653,456 |
| Portsmouth | 686,251 | 77,748 | -608,503 |
| Middlesbrough | 236,999 | 460,686 | +223,687 |
| Southampton | 473,452 | 162,428 | -311,024 |
| Liverpool Docks | 214,505 | 231,427 | +16,922 |
| Immingham Docks | 162,854 | 236,239 | +73,385 |
| London Stansted Airport | 162,087 | 124,807 | -37,280 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 103,015 | 120,166 | +17,151 |
| 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 | 15 |
| 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 |
|---|---|
| 2025-11 | 4 |
| 2025-10 | 12 |
| 2025-09 | 5 |
| 2025-08 | 7 |
| 2025-07 | 5 |
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 | 49 |
| 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 | 26 |
| AVOCADO RESEARCH CHEMICALS LIMITED | 24 |
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 | 10 |
| 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Uruguay | 524,486 |
| Italy | 410,652 |
| Turkey | 354,668 |
| Sweden | 286,500 |
| United States | 247,956 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Uruguay | 282,630 | 241,856 | -40,774 |
| Italy | 359,644 | 51,008 | -308,636 |
| Turkey | 126,417 | 228,251 | +101,834 |
| Sweden | 166,119 | 120,381 | -45,738 |
| United States | 180,396 | 67,560 | -112,836 |
| Netherlands | 126,479 | 32,464 | -94,015 |
| India | 54,544 | 69,231 | +14,687 |
| Germany | 74,331 | 0 | -74,331 |
| Ireland | 27,284 | 4,733 | -22,551 |
| 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) | 1,191,166 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 839,388 |
| Air transport | 325,285 |
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) | 659,525 | 531,641 | -127,884 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 588,312 | 251,076 | -337,236 |
| Air transport | 238,854 | 86,431 | -152,423 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 556,216 |
| London Gateway Port | 540,639 |
| 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 | 457,616 | 98,600 | -359,016 |
| London Gateway Port | 348,205 | 192,434 | -155,771 |
| Immingham Docks | 172,958 | 169,010 | -3,948 |
| Dover | 125,169 | 121,012 | -4,157 |
| Felixstowe | 0 | 191,209 | +191,209 |
| London Stansted Airport | 93,565 | 59,569 | -33,996 |
| Killingholme | 125,239 | 0 | -125,239 |
| East Midlands Airport | 110,981 | 12,526 | -98,455 |
| Manchester Airport | 14,856 | 6,707 | -8,149 |
| ZLC | 10,001 | 7,629 | -2,372 |
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