Import/export HS code 293624: Vitamin B5 and derivatives
D- or DL-Pantothenic acid (Vitamin B5) and its related compounds, used for metabolism and energy production
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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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Netherlands | 4,979,633 |
| China | 2,482,656 |
| Germany | 1,648,765 |
| India | 1,150,583 |
| Belgium | 569,549 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Netherlands | 3,186,714 | 1,792,919 | -1,393,795 |
| China | 1,426,082 | 1,056,574 | -369,508 |
| Germany | 759,008 | 889,757 | +130,749 |
| India | 652,767 | 497,816 | -154,951 |
| Belgium | 399,640 | 169,909 | -229,731 |
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 6,860 | 265,902 | +259,042 |
| Switzerland | 193,893 | 69,701 | -124,192 |
| United States | 153,264 | 42,996 | -110,268 |
| Spain | 134,902 | 0 | -134,902 |
| Ireland | 19,375 | 74,067 | +54,692 |
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 | 6,327,448 |
| United Kingdom | 2,015,374 |
| Germany | 1,366,920 |
| India | 1,157,050 |
| Netherlands | 186,901 |
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 | 3,601,454 | 2,725,994 | -875,460 |
| United Kingdom | 1,467,130 | 548,244 | -918,886 |
| Germany | 620,951 | 745,969 | +125,018 |
| India | 659,234 | 497,816 | -161,418 |
| Netherlands | 55,738 | 131,163 | +75,425 |
| United States | 155,607 | 30,625 | -124,982 |
| Belgium | 0 | 58,164 | +58,164 |
| Switzerland | 33,100 | 11,498 | -21,602 |
| Italy | 23,064 | 0 | -23,064 |
| Spain | 9,561 | 0 | -9,561 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Greater Manchester | 7 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 5 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 5 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 5 |
| Inner London - East | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Greater Manchester | 6 | 4 | -2 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 4 | 3 | -1 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 3 | 4 | +1 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 4 | 3 | -1 |
| Inner London - East | 3 | 5 | +2 |
| Cheshire | 3 | 4 | +1 |
| Inner London - West | 4 | 3 | -1 |
| South East Wales | 4 | 2 | -2 |
| Kent | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| North Yorkshire | 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 6,261,541 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 3,441,223 |
| Air transport | 1,613,223 |
| Other | 619,906 |
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) | 3,548,426 | 2,713,115 | -835,311 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,923,004 | 1,518,219 | -404,785 |
| Air transport | 1,095,872 | 517,351 | -578,521 |
| Other | 489,359 | 130,547 | -358,812 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Felixstowe | 2,832,532 |
| Immingham Docks | 2,727,453 |
| Dover | 750,965 |
| Killingholme | 630,140 |
| 000 | 619,906 |
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 | 1,368,660 | 1,463,872 | +95,212 |
| Immingham Docks | 1,695,234 | 1,032,219 | -663,015 |
| Dover | 243,847 | 507,118 | +263,271 |
| Killingholme | 536,611 | 93,529 | -443,082 |
| 000 | 489,359 | 130,547 | -358,812 |
| Leeds Bradford Airport | 445,820 | 104,999 | -340,821 |
| London Gateway Port | 410,951 | 115,674 | -295,277 |
| Thamesport | 323,676 | 173,533 | -150,143 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 330,094 | 97,860 | -232,234 |
| Eurotunnel | 217,976 | 184,135 | -33,841 |
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 chemicals and chemical products | 17 |
| Manufacture of food products | 16 |
| Manufacture of basic pharmaceutical products and pharmaceutical preparations | 9 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 5 |
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 | 18 |
| 2025-08 | 19 |
| 2025-07 | 18 |
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+ | 35 |
| 1m-15m | 25 |
| 15m-54m | 11 |
| Other | 9 |
| 0-1m | 3 |
Import seasonality
What this shows: Average monthly import pattern from historical data.
Quick facts
HS code: 293624
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: D- or DL-Pantothenic acid (Vitamin B5) and its related compounds, used for metabolism and energy production