Import/export HS code 293621: Vitamin A and derivatives
Vitamin A and its related compounds, used for eye health and immune support
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- It helps you understand the market size for your product in the UK.
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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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Germany | 6,986,403 |
| Netherlands | 2,767,981 |
| Switzerland | 2,356,193 |
| United States | 2,248,415 |
| France | 734,311 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Germany | 4,792,894 | 2,193,509 | -2,599,385 |
| Netherlands | 999,724 | 1,768,257 | +768,533 |
| Switzerland | 1,527,468 | 828,725 | -698,743 |
| United States | 718,157 | 1,530,258 | +812,101 |
| France | 340,077 | 394,234 | +54,157 |
| China | 343,879 | 385,925 | +42,046 |
| Denmark | 163,985 | 63,774 | -100,211 |
| Spain | 104,565 | 73,873 | -30,692 |
| Ireland | 104,506 | 45,755 | -58,751 |
| South Korea | 97,467 | 49,230 | -48,237 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Switzerland | 7,317,959 |
| Germany | 3,106,318 |
| China | 2,256,882 |
| United States | 2,221,621 |
| France | 512,324 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Switzerland | 5,492,783 | 1,825,176 | -3,667,607 |
| Germany | 986,143 | 2,120,175 | +1,134,032 |
| China | 1,219,927 | 1,036,955 | -182,972 |
| United States | 739,424 | 1,482,197 | +742,773 |
| France | 294,598 | 217,726 | -76,872 |
| Italy | 54,964 | 417,146 | +362,182 |
| Denmark | 101,044 | 45,882 | -55,162 |
| South Korea | 97,467 | 49,230 | -48,237 |
| India | 98,601 | 15,800 | -82,801 |
| Netherlands | 30,036 | 45,259 | +15,223 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 6 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 5 |
| Inner London - West | 5 |
| Cheshire | 4 |
| Inner London - East | 4 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 4 | 4 | +0 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 5 | 2 | -3 |
| Inner London - West | 4 | 3 | -1 |
| Cheshire | 4 | 3 | -1 |
| Inner London - East | 3 | 2 | -1 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 4 | 4 | +0 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Greater Manchester | 2 | 3 | +1 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 0 | 3 | +3 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 1 | 3 | +2 |
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) | 10,360,633 |
| Air transport | 3,399,902 |
| Road transport | 1,430,899 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,293,205 |
| Other | 354,054 |
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) | 5,841,524 | 4,519,109 | -1,322,415 |
| Air transport | 1,185,568 | 2,214,334 | +1,028,766 |
| Road transport | 1,429,268 | 1,631 | -1,427,637 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 736,723 | 556,482 | -180,241 |
| Other | 203,428 | 150,626 | -52,802 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover | 3,169,999 |
| Harwich | 2,247,584 |
| Immingham Docks | 2,180,979 |
| ZLC | 2,163,365 |
| East Midlands Airport | 1,035,822 |
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 | 2,195,630 | 974,369 | -1,221,261 |
| Harwich | 1,404,432 | 843,152 | -561,280 |
| Immingham Docks | 1,145,453 | 1,035,526 | -109,927 |
| ZLC | 1,429,268 | 734,097 | -695,171 |
| East Midlands Airport | 278,748 | 757,074 | +478,326 |
| Felixstowe | 507,833 | 507,831 | -2 |
| Eurotunnel | 691,423 | 241,844 | -449,579 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 248,722 | 584,672 | +335,950 |
| Thamesport | 408,924 | 263,944 | -144,980 |
| Leeds Bradford Airport | 298,356 | 314,394 | +16,038 |
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 | 26 |
| Manufacture of food products | 12 |
| Manufacture of chemicals and chemical products | 10 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 10 |
| Manufacture of basic pharmaceutical products and pharmaceutical preparations | 9 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2025-11 | 13 |
| 2025-10 | 16 |
| 2025-09 | 16 |
| 2025-08 | 10 |
| 2025-07 | 19 |
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+ | 27 |
| 1m-15m | 24 |
| 0-1m | 9 |
| 15m-54m | 7 |
| Other | 6 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| France | 6,832,825 |
| Switzerland | 2,178,293 |
| Kenya | 528,934 |
| Germany | 496,400 |
| Viet Nam | 430,860 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| France | 3,228,961 | 3,603,864 | +374,903 |
| Switzerland | 1,428,922 | 749,371 | -679,551 |
| Kenya | 528,934 | 0 | -528,934 |
| Germany | 192,600 | 303,800 | +111,200 |
| Viet Nam | 412,857 | 18,003 | -394,854 |
| Ireland | 182,087 | 102,948 | -79,139 |
| Sint Maarten (Dutch part) | 35,442 | 45,737 | +10,295 |
| Netherlands | 44,311 | 33,665 | -10,646 |
| Singapore | 51,415 | 26,201 | -25,214 |
| China | 1,822 | 72,458 | +70,636 |
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 | 152,446 |
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 | 77,646 | 74,800 | -2,846 |
Export volume by transport
What this shows: Export value by transport mode used to ship goods from the UK.
Top 5 values
| Transport | £ |
|---|---|
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 9,631,584 |
| Air transport | 1,555,803 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 373,074 |
| Other | 152,446 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 4,909,868 | 4,721,716 | -188,152 |
| Air transport | 1,275,829 | 279,974 | -995,855 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 248,247 | 124,827 | -123,420 |
| Other | 77,646 | 74,800 | -2,846 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 9,556,615 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 1,201,521 |
| East Midlands Airport | 210,457 |
| London Gateway Port | 193,261 |
| Portsmouth | 156,591 |
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 | 4,873,326 | 4,683,289 | -190,037 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 1,021,366 | 180,155 | -841,211 |
| East Midlands Airport | 167,581 | 42,876 | -124,705 |
| London Gateway Port | 138,703 | 54,558 | -84,145 |
| Portsmouth | 86,322 | 70,269 | -16,053 |
| 000 | 77,646 | 74,800 | -2,846 |
| ZLC | 39,483 | 27,001 | -12,482 |
| London Stansted Airport | 34,414 | 12,502 | -21,912 |
| Heysham | 15,762 | 14,365 | -1,397 |
| Dover | 18,266 | 7,353 | -10,913 |
Quick facts
HS code: 293621
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Vitamin A and its related compounds, used for eye health and immune support