Import/export HS code 2938: Natural or synthetic glycosides
Glycosides, either natural or made in a lab, and their modified forms like salts, ethers, and esters
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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 | 12,905,243 |
| Malaysia | 6,963,971 |
| France | 4,884,963 |
| Italy | 2,612,178 |
| Germany | 1,964,320 |
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 | 8,034,208 | 4,871,035 | -3,163,173 |
| Malaysia | 2,761,673 | 4,202,298 | +1,440,625 |
| France | 3,311,666 | 1,573,297 | -1,738,369 |
| Italy | 1,457,209 | 1,154,969 | -302,240 |
| Germany | 1,268,971 | 695,349 | -573,622 |
| Switzerland | 937,137 | 988,248 | +51,111 |
| India | 485,676 | 1,148,421 | +662,745 |
| Netherlands | 484,466 | 1,105,829 | +621,363 |
| United States | 650,343 | 651,907 | +1,564 |
| Ireland | 577,904 | 402,695 | -175,209 |
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 | 22,922,354 |
| Malaysia | 6,161,343 |
| India | 1,848,671 |
| Switzerland | 1,609,053 |
| United States | 1,329,043 |
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 | 12,734,968 | 10,187,386 | -2,547,582 |
| Malaysia | 3,582,297 | 2,579,046 | -1,003,251 |
| India | 640,603 | 1,208,068 | +567,465 |
| Switzerland | 846,436 | 762,617 | -83,819 |
| United States | 690,008 | 639,035 | -50,973 |
| Japan | 488,177 | 443,617 | -44,560 |
| France | 396,677 | 466,957 | +70,280 |
| South Korea | 0 | 804,108 | +804,108 |
| Bulgaria | 423,811 | 303,159 | -120,652 |
| Germany | 349,745 | 276,619 | -73,126 |
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 | 16 |
| Inner London - East | 12 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 7 |
| Greater Manchester | 7 |
| Lancashire | 7 |
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 | 10 | 11 | +1 |
| Inner London - East | 8 | 9 | +1 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 5 | 4 | -1 |
| Greater Manchester | 7 | 6 | -1 |
| Lancashire | 4 | 5 | +1 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 6 | 6 | +0 |
| Merseyside | 3 | 6 | +3 |
| North Yorkshire | 4 | 5 | +1 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 4 | 7 | +3 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 6 | 6 | +0 |
Import volume by transport
What this shows: Import value by transport mode used to bring goods into the UK.
Top 5 values
| Transport | £ |
|---|---|
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 16,201,710 |
| Air transport | 10,042,646 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 8,333,080 |
| Other | 5,074,628 |
| Road transport | 34,644 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 7,292,204 | 8,909,506 | +1,617,302 |
| Air transport | 5,358,629 | 4,684,017 | -674,612 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 4,997,551 | 3,335,529 | -1,662,022 |
| Other | 3,550,108 | 1,524,520 | -2,025,588 |
| Road transport | 14,797 | 19,847 | +5,050 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Felixstowe | 13,613,009 |
| 000 | 5,074,628 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 4,398,823 |
| Dover | 4,268,225 |
| London Stansted Airport | 2,396,877 |
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 | 6,782,496 | 6,830,513 | +48,017 |
| 000 | 3,550,108 | 1,524,520 | -2,025,588 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 2,126,155 | 2,272,668 | +146,513 |
| Dover | 2,125,641 | 2,142,584 | +16,943 |
| London Stansted Airport | 1,403,714 | 993,163 | -410,551 |
| Eurotunnel | 1,712,877 | 43,582 | -1,669,295 |
| East Midlands Airport | 991,443 | 355,937 | -635,506 |
| 499 | 12,500 | 1,228,687 | +1,216,187 |
| Holyhead | 547,651 | 374,018 | -173,633 |
| Immingham Docks | 236,831 | 655,370 | +418,539 |
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 | 46 |
| Manufacture of food products | 29 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 26 |
| Manufacture of chemicals and chemical products | 23 |
| Manufacture of basic pharmaceutical products and pharmaceutical preparations | 16 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2025-11 | 40 |
| 2025-10 | 31 |
| 2025-09 | 30 |
| 2025-08 | 30 |
| 2025-07 | 34 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| BIOSYNTH LIMITED | 118 |
| OXOID LIMITED | 113 |
| FIRMENICH UK LIMITED | 90 |
| SIGMA-ALDRICH COMPANY LIMITED | 70 |
| CAMBRIDGE COMMODITIES LIMITED | 67 |
| PRINOVA EUROPE LIMITED | 67 |
| DIRECT FOOD INGREDIENTS LIMITED | 63 |
| LEHVOSS UK LIMITED | 62 |
| R.C.TREATT & CO.LIMITED | 58 |
| FRUTAROM (UK) LIMITED | 57 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 62 |
| 54m+ | 53 |
| 0-1m | 21 |
| 15m-54m | 16 |
| Other | 10 |
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 | 4,097,252 |
| Germany | 2,396,464 |
| Ireland | 2,317,674 |
| Italy | 1,527,708 |
| Israel | 1,129,143 |
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 | 2,254,951 | 1,842,301 | -412,650 |
| Germany | 1,532,882 | 863,582 | -669,300 |
| Ireland | 1,153,392 | 1,164,282 | +10,890 |
| Italy | 1,312,581 | 215,127 | -1,097,454 |
| Israel | 631,907 | 497,236 | -134,671 |
| France | 420,701 | 522,195 | +101,494 |
| China | 695,481 | 180,195 | -515,286 |
| Belgium | 115,080 | 554,372 | +439,292 |
| Canada | 229,015 | 302,719 | +73,704 |
| South Africa | 0 | 459,091 | +459,091 |
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 | 1,737 |
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 | 1,737 | +1,737 |
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 | 10,030,018 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 5,856,528 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 2,502,243 |
| Other | 1,737 |
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 | 5,390,353 | 4,639,665 | -750,688 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 3,450,962 | 2,405,566 | -1,045,396 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,496,409 | 1,005,834 | -490,575 |
| Other | 0 | 1,737 | +1,737 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 3,786,547 |
| ZLC | 3,393,166 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 2,399,385 |
| London Stansted Airport | 2,297,278 |
| London Gateway Port | 1,188,767 |
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 | 2,357,374 | 1,429,173 | -928,201 |
| ZLC | 2,154,666 | 1,238,500 | -916,166 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 1,343,271 | 1,056,114 | -287,157 |
| London Stansted Airport | 715,915 | 1,581,363 | +865,448 |
| London Gateway Port | 470,857 | 717,910 | +247,053 |
| Felixstowe | 939,485 | 160,985 | -778,500 |
| Heysham | 508,566 | 492,759 | -15,807 |
| Manchester Airport | 609,054 | 366,860 | -242,194 |
| East Midlands Airport | 391,473 | 258,270 | -133,203 |
| Southampton | 276,182 | 275,275 | -907 |
Related HS codes
What this shows: Sibling or child HS codes in the same classification branch.
Quick facts
HS code: 2938
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Glycosides, either natural or made in a lab, and their modified forms like salts, ethers, and esters