Import/export HS code 29397910: Nicotine and its derivatives
Nicotine and its chemically altered forms like salts, ethers, and esters
Why this is important if you are looking for potential customers in the UK:
- It helps you understand the market size for your product in the UK.
- It provides you with a list of potential leads who have bought similar products.
* 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 | 28,941,932 |
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 15,044,021 |
| Sweden | 2,580,453 |
| Switzerland | 1,920,177 |
| Italy | 1,687,326 |
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 | 15,884,468 | 13,057,464 | -2,827,004 |
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 10,401,230 | 4,642,791 | -5,758,439 |
| Sweden | 1,959,617 | 620,836 | -1,338,781 |
| Switzerland | 1,066,119 | 854,058 | -212,061 |
| Italy | 1,036,469 | 650,857 | -385,612 |
| China | 0 | 1,073,770 | +1,073,770 |
| India | 1,041,677 | 28,891 | -1,012,786 |
| United States | 874,606 | 2,191 | -872,415 |
| South Africa | 246,247 | 526,607 | +280,360 |
| Czechia | 180,620 | 78,780 | -101,840 |
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, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 9,862,336 |
| South Korea | 3,425,983 |
| India | 2,946,097 |
| Sweden | 2,784,192 |
| China | 1,758,543 |
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, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 5,219,545 | 4,642,791 | -576,754 |
| South Korea | 3,425,983 | 0 | -3,425,983 |
| India | 2,068,450 | 877,647 | -1,190,803 |
| Sweden | 2,080,494 | 703,698 | -1,376,796 |
| China | 1,757,657 | 886 | -1,756,771 |
| Italy | 1,075,815 | 650,857 | -424,958 |
| Canada | 4,044 | 1,082,419 | +1,078,375 |
| United States | 873,836 | 0 | -873,836 |
| South Africa | 246,247 | 526,607 | +280,360 |
| Poland | 185,095 | 82,134 | -102,961 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Inner London - East | 4 |
| Lancashire | 4 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 4 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 3 |
| West of England | 3 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Inner London - East | 4 | 1 | -3 |
| Lancashire | 4 | 3 | -1 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 3 | 4 | +1 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 3 | 0 | -3 |
| West of England | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| Inner London - West | 2 | 0 | -2 |
| West Midlands | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Devon | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| East Central Scotland | 1 | 1 | +0 |
Import volume by transport
What this shows: Import value by transport mode used to bring goods into the UK.
Top 5 values
| Transport | £ |
|---|---|
| Other | 28,918,614 |
| Air transport | 22,263,795 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 3,142,164 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 402,656 |
| Road transport | 887 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Other | 15,872,960 | 13,045,654 | -2,827,306 |
| Air transport | 14,882,114 | 7,381,681 | -7,500,433 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 1,919,512 | 1,222,652 | -696,860 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 401,718 | 938 | -400,780 |
| Road transport | 0 | 887 | +887 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| 000 | 28,918,614 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 16,851,597 |
| East Midlands Airport | 3,182,821 |
| Belfast Airport | 1,946,949 |
| London | 1,596,247 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| 000 | 15,872,960 | 13,045,654 | -2,827,306 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 11,617,314 | 5,234,283 | -6,383,031 |
| East Midlands Airport | 2,205,675 | 977,146 | -1,228,529 |
| Belfast Airport | 871,766 | 1,075,183 | +203,417 |
| London | 768,493 | 827,754 | +59,261 |
| Eurotunnel | 761,212 | 92,963 | -668,249 |
| Dover | 181,243 | 146,215 | -35,028 |
| Thamesport | 301,888 | 0 | -301,888 |
| Immingham Docks | 95,601 | 151,370 | +55,769 |
| London Stansted Airport | 96,859 | 91,533 | -5,326 |
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 | 16 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 10 |
| Other manufacturing | 4 |
| Manufacture of chemicals and chemical products | 3 |
| Scientific research and development | 3 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 2 |
| 2025-11 | 5 |
| 2025-10 | 5 |
| 2025-09 | 4 |
| 2025-08 | 4 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| THE SNUS LIFE LIMITED | 24 |
| PLANT-EX INGREDIENTS LTD | 23 |
| FLAVOURS AND ESSENCES UK LIMITED | 22 |
| CHEMNOVATIC UK LTD | 19 |
| LGC LIMITED | 17 |
| XYFIL LTD | 16 |
| PODS AND POUCHES UK LTD | 16 |
| NICOBRAND LIMITED | 14 |
| FLAVOUR WAREHOUSE LIMITED | 13 |
| SIGMA-ALDRICH COMPANY LIMITED | 11 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 54m+ | 12 |
| 0-1m | 10 |
| 1m-15m | 8 |
| 15m-54m | 5 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Germany | 14,150,406 |
| Sweden | 11,051,894 |
| Switzerland | 4,493,060 |
| United States | 3,746,920 |
| France | 1,900,800 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Germany | 6,225,116 | 7,925,290 | +1,700,174 |
| Sweden | 10,603,718 | 448,176 | -10,155,542 |
| Switzerland | 3,493,916 | 999,144 | -2,494,772 |
| United States | 797,355 | 2,949,565 | +2,152,210 |
| France | 1,366,561 | 534,239 | -832,322 |
| Japan | 0 | 1,522,634 | +1,522,634 |
| Denmark | 8,562 | 1,488,212 | +1,479,650 |
| Canada | 87,692 | 267,245 | +179,553 |
| Poland | 2,751 | 285,962 | +283,211 |
| Indonesia | 0 | 286,369 | +286,369 |
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 | 29,093,969 |
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 | 18,252,271 | 10,841,698 | -7,410,573 |
Export volume by transport
What this shows: Export value by transport mode used to ship goods from the UK.
Top 5 values
| Transport | £ |
|---|---|
| Other | 29,093,969 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 5,161,644 |
| Air transport | 3,463,088 |
| Road transport | 2,469,630 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 236,024 |
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 | 18,252,271 | 10,841,698 | -7,410,573 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 2,299,691 | 2,861,953 | +562,262 |
| Air transport | 945,053 | 2,518,035 | +1,572,982 |
| Road transport | 1,488,125 | 981,505 | -506,620 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 143,953 | 92,071 | -51,882 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| 000 | 29,093,969 |
| Belfast Port | 7,336,355 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 1,628,761 |
| Belfast Airport | 1,614,432 |
| Southampton | 293,959 |
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 | 18,252,271 | 10,841,698 | -7,410,573 |
| Belfast Port | 3,492,897 | 3,843,458 | +350,561 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 106,127 | 1,522,634 | +1,416,507 |
| Belfast Airport | 689,237 | 925,195 | +235,958 |
| Southampton | 293,959 | 0 | -293,959 |
| East Midlands Airport | 127,228 | 46,795 | -80,433 |
| Holyhead | 59,240 | 21,751 | -37,489 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 40,999 | 26,536 | -14,463 |
| Heysham | 0 | 43,784 | +43,784 |
| London Stansted Airport | 17,333 | 7,911 | -9,422 |
Quick facts
HS code: 29397910
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Nicotine and its chemically altered forms like salts, ethers, and esters