Import/export HS code 293628: Vitamin E and derivatives
Vitamin E and its related compounds, used for skin and antioxidant benefits
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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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Netherlands | 39,708,355 |
| China | 14,929,033 |
| Germany | 12,228,219 |
| Denmark | 6,713,095 |
| Spain | 1,951,186 |
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 | 17,654,245 | 22,054,110 | +4,399,865 |
| China | 4,348,465 | 10,580,568 | +6,232,103 |
| Germany | 6,414,626 | 5,813,593 | -601,033 |
| Denmark | 3,413,200 | 3,299,895 | -113,305 |
| Spain | 1,071,839 | 879,347 | -192,492 |
| Switzerland | 780,805 | 954,279 | +173,474 |
| France | 357,228 | 548,082 | +190,854 |
| Norway | 468,400 | 405,618 | -62,782 |
| United States | 335,040 | 365,495 | +30,455 |
| Belgium | 564,966 | 92,187 | -472,779 |
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 | 31,689,274 |
| Switzerland | 13,471,796 |
| Netherlands | 10,271,953 |
| Germany | 5,109,825 |
| Spain | 2,063,633 |
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 | 9,938,274 | 21,751,000 | +11,812,726 |
| Switzerland | 8,023,543 | 5,448,253 | -2,575,290 |
| Netherlands | 4,296,377 | 5,975,576 | +1,679,199 |
| Germany | 3,632,663 | 1,477,162 | -2,155,501 |
| Spain | 1,127,005 | 936,628 | -190,377 |
| United States | 586,284 | 724,978 | +138,694 |
| Belgium | 506,847 | 67,914 | -438,933 |
| India | 142,106 | 213,270 | +71,164 |
| France | 40,553 | 280,294 | +239,741 |
| Italy | 43,599 | 87,771 | +44,172 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 9 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 8 |
| Greater Manchester | 6 |
| Kent | 6 |
| Cheshire | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 8 | 6 | -2 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 7 | 5 | -2 |
| Greater Manchester | 4 | 5 | +1 |
| Kent | 6 | 6 | +0 |
| Cheshire | 3 | 4 | +1 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 4 | 2 | -2 |
| Inner London - East | 4 | 4 | +0 |
| Inner London - West | 4 | 5 | +1 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 2 | 3 | +1 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 5 | 4 | -1 |
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) | 46,490,805 |
| Other | 15,947,870 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 15,839,042 |
| Air transport | 2,927,953 |
| Road transport | 83,743 |
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) | 21,497,769 | 24,993,036 | +3,495,267 |
| Other | 7,549,454 | 8,398,416 | +848,962 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 5,441,258 | 10,397,784 | +4,956,526 |
| Air transport | 1,412,917 | 1,515,036 | +102,119 |
| Road transport | 6,988 | 76,755 | +69,767 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Immingham Docks | 29,336,376 |
| 000 | 15,947,870 |
| Felixstowe | 9,194,061 |
| Liverpool Docks | 7,578,535 |
| Dover | 3,686,590 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Immingham Docks | 13,831,778 | 15,504,598 | +1,672,820 |
| 000 | 7,549,454 | 8,398,416 | +848,962 |
| Felixstowe | 3,576,280 | 5,617,781 | +2,041,501 |
| Liverpool Docks | 1,410,543 | 6,167,992 | +4,757,449 |
| Dover | 1,663,344 | 2,023,246 | +359,902 |
| Hull | 1,939,104 | 340,277 | -1,598,827 |
| Eurotunnel | 781,008 | 706,002 | -75,006 |
| Killingholme | 561,507 | 847,507 | +286,000 |
| Harwich | 365,589 | 973,656 | +608,067 |
| Thamesport | 423,652 | 444,555 | +20,903 |
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 | 42 |
| Manufacture of food products | 29 |
| Manufacture of chemicals and chemical products | 17 |
| Manufacture of basic pharmaceutical products and pharmaceutical preparations | 12 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 11 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2025-11 | 30 |
| 2025-10 | 37 |
| 2025-09 | 28 |
| 2025-08 | 29 |
| 2025-07 | 35 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| CULTECH LTD | 83 |
| SIGMA-ALDRICH COMPANY LIMITED | 77 |
| CAMBRIDGE COMMODITIES LIMITED | 74 |
| WM.LILLICO & SON LIMITED | 74 |
| WHITMAN LABORATORIES LIMITED | 60 |
| EUROCAPS LIMITED | 49 |
| FRANK WRIGHT LIMITED | 47 |
| BASF PUBLIC LIMITED COMPANY | 45 |
| DSM NUTRITIONAL PRODUCTS (UK) LIMITED | 45 |
| IMCD UK LIMITED | 44 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 52 |
| 54m+ | 47 |
| 15m-54m | 11 |
| 0-1m | 9 |
| 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Ireland | 1,727,992 |
| Netherlands | 1,205,615 |
| Brazil | 810,779 |
| Spain | 373,697 |
| Germany | 275,133 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ireland | 1,066,697 | 661,295 | -405,402 |
| Netherlands | 1,060,602 | 145,013 | -915,589 |
| Brazil | 129,513 | 681,266 | +551,753 |
| Spain | 213,201 | 160,496 | -52,705 |
| Germany | 262,472 | 12,661 | -249,811 |
| China | 260,305 | 0 | -260,305 |
| Israel | 8,632 | 126,872 | +118,240 |
| Nigeria | 109,280 | 17,755 | -91,525 |
| United States | 52,572 | 35,896 | -16,676 |
| Kenya | 34,140 | 36,678 | +2,538 |
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 | 1,898,889 |
| Ireland | 169,428 |
| Netherlands | 152,963 |
| China | 114,436 |
| Germany | 35,648 |
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 | 1,630,286 | 268,603 | -1,361,683 |
| Ireland | 169,428 | 0 | -169,428 |
| Netherlands | 79,226 | 73,737 | -5,489 |
| China | 0 | 114,436 | +114,436 |
| Germany | 1,546 | 34,102 | +32,556 |
| Switzerland | 17,822 | 0 | -17,822 |
| XU | 825 | 1,016 | +191 |
Export volume by transport
What this shows: Export value by transport mode used to ship goods from the UK.
Top 5 values
| Transport | £ |
|---|---|
| Other | 2,391,027 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 1,677,462 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,036,196 |
| Air transport | 619,984 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Other | 1,899,133 | 491,894 | -1,407,239 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 1,072,363 | 605,099 | -467,264 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 249,422 | 786,774 | +537,352 |
| Air transport | 319,154 | 300,830 | -18,324 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| 000 | 2,391,027 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 1,098,289 |
| London Gateway Port | 715,819 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 389,090 |
| Felixstowe | 197,148 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| 000 | 1,899,133 | 491,894 | -1,407,239 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 726,895 | 371,394 | -355,501 |
| London Gateway Port | 190,843 | 524,976 | +334,133 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 198,922 | 190,168 | -8,754 |
| Felixstowe | 24,682 | 172,466 | +147,784 |
| London | 184,233 | 5,534 | -178,699 |
| East Midlands Airport | 89,865 | 52,421 | -37,444 |
| Liverpool Docks | 21,804 | 114,186 | +92,382 |
| Holyhead | 43,136 | 75,800 | +32,664 |
| Dover | 56,616 | 55,057 | -1,559 |
Quick facts
HS code: 293628
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Vitamin E and its related compounds, used for skin and antioxidant benefits