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 | 4,507,822 |
| China | 2,338,698 |
| Germany | 1,603,671 |
| India | 1,044,957 |
| Belgium | 529,739 |
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 | 2,762,872 | 1,744,950 | -1,017,922 |
| China | 1,269,338 | 1,069,360 | -199,978 |
| Germany | 737,946 | 865,725 | +127,779 |
| India | 624,675 | 420,282 | -204,393 |
| Belgium | 354,815 | 174,924 | -179,891 |
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 11,495 | 261,267 | +249,772 |
| Switzerland | 187,177 | 76,665 | -110,512 |
| United States | 150,229 | 56,792 | -93,437 |
| Spain | 134,902 | 0 | -134,902 |
| Ireland | 20,944 | 65,982 | +45,038 |
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 | 6,061,591 |
| United Kingdom | 1,605,713 |
| Germany | 1,350,174 |
| India | 1,051,424 |
| Netherlands | 204,550 |
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 | 3,391,799 | 2,669,792 | -722,007 |
| United Kingdom | 1,032,392 | 573,321 | -459,071 |
| Germany | 609,730 | 740,444 | +130,714 |
| India | 631,142 | 420,282 | -210,860 |
| Netherlands | 63,142 | 141,408 | +78,266 |
| United States | 152,572 | 42,581 | -109,991 |
| Belgium | 0 | 58,164 | +58,164 |
| Italy | 23,064 | 0 | -23,064 |
| Switzerland | 21,348 | 0 | -21,348 |
| 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 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 6 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 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 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 3 | 5 | +2 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 5 | 3 | -2 |
| 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 |
| West Yorkshire | 4 | 3 | -1 |
| Kent | 2 | 2 | +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) | 5,611,849 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 3,327,480 |
| Air transport | 1,582,088 |
| Other | 568,683 |
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) | 3,018,021 | 2,593,828 | -424,193 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,801,936 | 1,525,544 | -276,392 |
| Air transport | 1,057,845 | 524,243 | -533,602 |
| Other | 438,136 | 130,547 | -307,589 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Felixstowe | 2,653,138 |
| Immingham Docks | 2,328,375 |
| Dover | 743,476 |
| Killingholme | 613,222 |
| 000 | 568,683 |
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 | 1,239,394 | 1,413,744 | +174,350 |
| Immingham Docks | 1,319,873 | 1,008,502 | -311,371 |
| Dover | 226,214 | 517,262 | +291,048 |
| Killingholme | 538,467 | 74,755 | -463,712 |
| 000 | 438,136 | 130,547 | -307,589 |
| Thamesport | 311,011 | 223,136 | -87,875 |
| Leeds Bradford Airport | 430,520 | 101,750 | -328,770 |
| London Gateway Port | 369,178 | 74,404 | -294,774 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 298,416 | 107,557 | -190,859 |
| Eurotunnel | 234,081 | 156,458 | -77,623 |
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 | 15 |
| Manufacture of basic pharmaceutical products and pharmaceutical preparations | 8 |
| 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 |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 18 |
| 2025-11 | 13 |
| 2025-10 | 16 |
| 2025-09 | 18 |
| 2025-08 | 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+ | 35 |
| 1m-15m | 24 |
| 15m-54m | 12 |
| Other | 8 |
| 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