Import/export HS code 380893: Herbicides and plant growth regulators
Chemicals used to kill unwanted plants or regulate plant growth
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Switzerland | 124,486,100 |
| France | 103,712,940 |
| Ireland | 33,756,952 |
| Belgium | 33,385,992 |
| Germany | 24,930,815 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Switzerland | 41,158,535 | 83,327,565 | +42,169,030 |
| France | 68,688,210 | 35,024,730 | -33,663,480 |
| Ireland | 17,432,359 | 16,324,593 | -1,107,766 |
| Belgium | 19,826,613 | 13,559,379 | -6,267,234 |
| Germany | 12,160,030 | 12,770,785 | +610,755 |
| Israel | 8,527,004 | 9,686,534 | +1,159,530 |
| Italy | 2,985,040 | 13,654,878 | +10,669,838 |
| Hungary | 7,363,322 | 8,254,034 | +890,712 |
| Austria | 6,828,097 | 8,193,536 | +1,365,439 |
| Netherlands | 3,880,104 | 7,526,939 | +3,646,835 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| France | 149,708,138 |
| Belgium | 73,896,427 |
| Germany | 43,564,804 |
| Ireland | 27,501,248 |
| Italy | 26,583,560 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| France | 79,787,732 | 69,920,406 | -9,867,326 |
| Belgium | 36,591,533 | 37,304,894 | +713,361 |
| Germany | 16,626,022 | 26,938,782 | +10,312,760 |
| Ireland | 14,662,687 | 12,838,561 | -1,824,126 |
| Italy | 8,567,584 | 18,015,976 | +9,448,392 |
| Austria | 7,523,073 | 14,905,128 | +7,382,055 |
| Israel | 8,902,416 | 10,063,970 | +1,161,554 |
| Hungary | 7,124,241 | 9,658,434 | +2,534,193 |
| China | 2,989,650 | 6,461,746 | +3,472,096 |
| United States | 1,550,782 | 3,234,810 | +1,684,028 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Cambridgeshire and Peterborough | 6 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 5 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 5 |
| Inner London - West | 5 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cambridgeshire and Peterborough | 4 | 5 | +1 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 5 | 4 | -1 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 5 | 4 | -1 |
| Inner London - West | 3 | 5 | +2 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 3 | 2 | -1 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| West Central Scotland | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| West Yorkshire | 1 | 3 | +2 |
| Cheshire | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Gloucestershire and Wiltshire | 1 | 2 | +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) | 324,905,865 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 90,994,804 |
| Other | 6,811,681 |
| Air transport | 2,079,119 |
| Rail transport | 23,462 |
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) | 155,326,072 | 169,579,793 | +14,253,721 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 42,689,839 | 48,304,965 | +5,615,126 |
| Other | 3,302,142 | 3,509,539 | +207,397 |
| Air transport | 657,163 | 1,421,956 | +764,793 |
| Rail transport | 23,462 | 0 | -23,462 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover | 138,773,142 |
| London | 60,786,044 |
| Immingham Docks | 45,554,419 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 43,104,632 |
| Eurotunnel | 32,541,578 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dover | 64,806,045 | 73,967,097 | +9,161,052 |
| London | 28,690,235 | 32,095,809 | +3,405,574 |
| Immingham Docks | 20,510,163 | 25,044,256 | +4,534,093 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 23,904,597 | 19,200,035 | -4,704,562 |
| Eurotunnel | 13,895,530 | 18,646,048 | +4,750,518 |
| Felixstowe | 6,683,884 | 22,088,918 | +15,405,034 |
| Liverpool Docks | 8,834,526 | 3,968,685 | -4,865,841 |
| London Gateway Port | 8,444,650 | 4,110,012 | -4,334,638 |
| Killingholme | 8,425,858 | 2,453,815 | -5,972,043 |
| Holyhead | 4,930,289 | 3,958,029 | -972,260 |
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 | 21 |
| Manufacture of chemicals and chemical products | 17 |
| Crop and animal production, hunting and related service activities | 11 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 6 |
| Other professional, scientific and technical activities | 4 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 19 |
| 2025-11 | 18 |
| 2025-10 | 23 |
| 2025-09 | 18 |
| 2025-08 | 15 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| ADAMA AGRICULTURAL SOLUTIONS UK LTD | 56 |
| NUFARM UK LIMITED | 50 |
| BAYER CROPSCIENCE LIMITED | 49 |
| EVERGREEN GARDEN CARE UK LTD | 48 |
| FARMSAVER LIMITED | 44 |
| UPL EUROPE LTD | 43 |
| CERTIS BELCHIM B.V. | 38 |
| SYNGENTA LIMITED | 37 |
| FMC AGRO LIMITED | 35 |
| FISHER SCIENTIFIC U.K., LIMITED | 34 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 54m+ | 30 |
| 1m-15m | 17 |
| Other | 8 |
| 15m-54m | 7 |
| 0-1m | 4 |
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 | 52,160,953 |
| France | 51,064,393 |
| United States | 40,649,554 |
| Belgium | 39,658,617 |
| Poland | 27,002,530 |
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 | 24,448,611 | 27,712,342 | +3,263,731 |
| France | 20,993,512 | 30,070,881 | +9,077,369 |
| United States | 23,700,984 | 16,948,570 | -6,752,414 |
| Belgium | 25,768,421 | 13,890,196 | -11,878,225 |
| Poland | 13,039,575 | 13,962,955 | +923,380 |
| Canada | 12,757,996 | 12,944,041 | +186,045 |
| Ireland | 9,938,106 | 12,256,787 | +2,318,681 |
| Netherlands | 6,713,130 | 6,600,100 | -113,030 |
| Spain | 3,967,201 | 3,255,046 | -712,155 |
| Italy | 3,440,250 | 1,973,831 | -1,466,419 |
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 | 934,345 |
| Ireland | 72,429 |
| Germany | 9,047 |
| China | 3,858 |
| Belgium | 2,006 |
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 | 302,886 | 631,459 | +328,573 |
| Ireland | 39,653 | 32,776 | -6,877 |
| Germany | 3,652 | 5,395 | +1,743 |
| China | 2,390 | 1,468 | -922 |
| Belgium | 933 | 1,073 | +140 |
| France | 334 | 1,085 | +751 |
| United States | 72 | 0 | -72 |
Export volume by transport
What this shows: Export value by transport mode used to ship goods from the UK.
Top 5 values
| Transport | £ |
|---|---|
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 224,402,438 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 101,599,629 |
| Air transport | 1,697,820 |
| Other | 1,023,879 |
| Rail transport | 43,449 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 103,782,419 | 120,620,019 | +16,837,600 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 59,418,512 | 42,181,117 | -17,237,395 |
| Air transport | 834,435 | 863,385 | +28,950 |
| Other | 350,217 | 673,662 | +323,445 |
| Rail transport | 0 | 43,449 | +43,449 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 109,188,146 |
| Immingham Docks | 84,270,620 |
| London Gateway Port | 38,431,935 |
| Liverpool Docks | 33,748,260 |
| Felixstowe | 13,146,859 |
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 | 63,155,016 | 46,033,130 | -17,121,886 |
| Immingham Docks | 33,483,610 | 50,787,010 | +17,303,400 |
| London Gateway Port | 21,777,797 | 16,654,138 | -5,123,659 |
| Liverpool Docks | 19,090,224 | 14,658,036 | -4,432,188 |
| Felixstowe | 7,355,206 | 5,791,653 | -1,563,553 |
| Southampton | 980,074 | 10,405,461 | +9,425,387 |
| Holyhead | 4,469,798 | 5,502,765 | +1,032,967 |
| Hull | 4,803,784 | 4,162,742 | -641,042 |
| Dover | 2,216,468 | 3,243,039 | +1,026,571 |
| Heysham | 2,677,684 | 2,423,572 | -254,112 |
Related HS codes
What this shows: Sibling or child HS codes in the same classification branch.
- 38089311 – Phenoxy-phytohormone-based herbicides
- 38089313 – Triazine-based herbicides
- 38089315 – Amide-based herbicides
- 38089317 – Carbamate-based herbicides
- 38089321 – Dinitroaniline-based herbicides
- 38089323 – Urea or sulphonylurea-based herbicides
- 38089327 – Various herbicides
- 38089330 – Anti-sprouting products
- 38089390 – Plant growth regulators
Quick facts
HS code: 380893
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Chemicals used to kill unwanted plants or regulate plant growth