Import/export HS code 2935: Sulphonamides
Chemical compounds containing sulphonamide groups, used in pharmaceuticals and industrial applications
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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 | 15,770,836 |
| United States | 6,227,593 |
| Ireland | 5,970,324 |
| Italy | 4,650,181 |
| India | 1,833,461 |
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 | 7,312,113 | 8,458,723 | +1,146,610 |
| United States | 4,653,661 | 1,573,932 | -3,079,729 |
| Ireland | 5,246,909 | 723,415 | -4,523,494 |
| Italy | 4,049,904 | 600,277 | -3,449,627 |
| India | 941,480 | 891,981 | -49,499 |
| Switzerland | 997,182 | 432,147 | -565,035 |
| France | 806,630 | 287,450 | -519,180 |
| Netherlands | 436,845 | 225,591 | -211,254 |
| Spain | 68,338 | 577,101 | +508,763 |
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 117,004 | 469,236 | +352,232 |
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 | 19,779,696 |
| United States | 5,553,318 |
| Ireland | 5,237,531 |
| Italy | 3,724,267 |
| India | 2,266,158 |
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 | 9,334,828 | 10,444,868 | +1,110,040 |
| United States | 4,087,810 | 1,465,508 | -2,622,302 |
| Ireland | 5,208,800 | 28,731 | -5,180,069 |
| Italy | 3,628,694 | 95,573 | -3,533,121 |
| India | 1,166,640 | 1,099,518 | -67,122 |
| Spain | 552,136 | 8,864 | -543,272 |
| South Korea | 199,228 | 92,732 | -106,496 |
| Switzerland | 156,751 | 72,302 | -84,449 |
| Belgium | 75,392 | 151,225 | +75,833 |
| United Kingdom | 210,097 | 12,934 | -197,163 |
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 | 9 |
| Greater Manchester | 9 |
| Inner London - West | 8 |
| Merseyside | 7 |
| Cambridgeshire and Peterborough | 5 |
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 | 7 | 6 | -1 |
| Greater Manchester | 6 | 5 | -1 |
| Inner London - West | 7 | 6 | -1 |
| Merseyside | 6 | 5 | -1 |
| Cambridgeshire and Peterborough | 4 | 3 | -1 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 4 | 1 | -3 |
| Kent | 4 | 3 | -1 |
| Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear | 4 | 3 | -1 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 1 | 4 | +3 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 3 | 3 | +0 |
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 | 25,350,343 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 10,807,497 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 2,857,360 |
| Other | 1,653,162 |
| Road transport | 333,786 |
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 | 13,793,681 | 11,556,662 | -2,237,019 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 9,745,835 | 1,061,662 | -8,684,173 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,480,484 | 1,376,876 | -103,608 |
| Other | 254,419 | 1,398,743 | +1,144,324 |
| Road transport | 137,024 | 196,762 | +59,738 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| London Heathrow Airport | 16,312,174 |
| Holyhead | 5,167,960 |
| Dover | 4,621,109 |
| Belfast Port | 4,294,191 |
| London Stansted Airport | 2,430,248 |
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 | 7,129,240 | 9,182,934 | +2,053,694 |
| Holyhead | 5,167,960 | 0 | -5,167,960 |
| Dover | 3,887,335 | 733,774 | -3,153,561 |
| Belfast Port | 4,294,191 | 0 | -4,294,191 |
| London Stansted Airport | 1,594,217 | 836,031 | -758,186 |
| 000 | 254,419 | 1,398,743 | +1,144,324 |
| Manchester Airport | 386,065 | 1,046,183 | +660,118 |
| Hull | 350,148 | 415,613 | +65,465 |
| Liverpool Docks | 468,128 | 137,010 | -331,118 |
| Southampton | 77,821 | 517,058 | +439,237 |
Importer companies by SIC division
What this shows: Industry breakdown (SIC divisions) of importing companies.
Top 5 values
| SIC | Companies |
|---|---|
| Scientific research and development | 24 |
| Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 24 |
| Manufacture of chemicals and chemical products | 20 |
| Manufacture of basic pharmaceutical products and pharmaceutical preparations | 18 |
| Other professional, scientific and technical activities | 6 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 21 |
| 2025-11 | 14 |
| 2025-10 | 18 |
| 2025-09 | 15 |
| 2025-08 | 11 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| SIGMA-ALDRICH COMPANY LIMITED | 87 |
| HAARLA OY | 60 |
| GLAXO OPERATIONS UK LIMITED | 59 |
| DR REDDY'S LABORATORIES (UK) LIMITED | 46 |
| BACHEM (U.K.) LIMITED | 45 |
| LGC LIMITED | 44 |
| BRISTOL LABORATORIES LIMITED | 40 |
| AVOCADO RESEARCH CHEMICALS LIMITED | 39 |
| ACCORD-UK LTD | 39 |
| CUSTOM HEALTHCARE LIMITED | 38 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 54m+ | 45 |
| 1m-15m | 37 |
| 15m-54m | 10 |
| 0-1m | 5 |
| Other | 4 |
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 | 47,976,652 |
| Switzerland | 9,871,950 |
| Brazil | 5,534,715 |
| Italy | 4,675,283 |
| France | 2,432,971 |
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 | 33,792,443 | 14,184,209 | -19,608,234 |
| Switzerland | 5,274,238 | 4,597,712 | -676,526 |
| Brazil | 3,443,777 | 2,090,938 | -1,352,839 |
| Italy | 1,285,392 | 3,389,891 | +2,104,499 |
| France | 2,403,123 | 29,848 | -2,373,275 |
| Pakistan | 0 | 1,202,641 | +1,202,641 |
| China | 155,228 | 733,134 | +577,906 |
| Germany | 351,103 | 456,999 | +105,896 |
| Netherlands | 428,884 | 352,275 | -76,609 |
| Belgium | 244,989 | 447,088 | +202,099 |
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 | 172,560 |
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 | 0 | 172,560 | +172,560 |
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 | 49,589,095 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 17,579,895 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 9,448,633 |
| Road transport | 402,008 |
| Other | 172,560 |
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 | 33,563,151 | 16,025,944 | -17,537,207 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 9,771,283 | 7,808,612 | -1,962,671 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 5,021,976 | 4,426,657 | -595,319 |
| Road transport | 402,008 | 0 | -402,008 |
| Other | 0 | 172,560 | +172,560 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| London Heathrow Airport | 47,369,688 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 11,857,979 |
| London Gateway Port | 6,990,252 |
| Dover | 4,245,408 |
| Hull | 1,715,130 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| London Heathrow Airport | 32,203,512 | 15,166,176 | -17,037,336 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 7,503,687 | 4,354,292 | -3,149,395 |
| London Gateway Port | 4,260,252 | 2,730,000 | -1,530,252 |
| Dover | 1,073,357 | 3,172,051 | +2,098,694 |
| Hull | 418,605 | 1,296,525 | +877,920 |
| East Midlands Airport | 616,809 | 297,428 | -319,381 |
| Liverpool Docks | 699,496 | 110,175 | -589,321 |
| Immingham Docks | 632,963 | 54,248 | -578,715 |
| London Stansted Airport | 208,353 | 345,163 | +136,810 |
| Southampton | 0 | 443,646 | +443,646 |
Related HS codes
What this shows: Sibling or child HS codes in the same classification branch.
Quick facts
HS code: 2935
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Chemical compounds containing sulphonamide groups, used in pharmaceuticals and industrial applications