Import/export HS code 38089323: Urea or sulphonylurea-based herbicides
Herbicides based on derivatives of urea or sulphonylurea, effective against weeds
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- 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 | 20,590,776 |
| France | 5,600,522 |
| Germany | 3,396,572 |
| Netherlands | 2,638,779 |
| Belgium | 2,149,818 |
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 | 4,518,743 | 16,072,033 | +11,553,290 |
| France | 3,741,594 | 1,858,928 | -1,882,666 |
| Germany | 2,984,058 | 412,514 | -2,571,544 |
| Netherlands | 1,558,826 | 1,079,953 | -478,873 |
| Belgium | 1,091,441 | 1,058,377 | -33,064 |
| Italy | 308,303 | 1,099,207 | +790,904 |
| Slovenia | 138,096 | 429,324 | +291,228 |
| Hungary | 29,680 | 144,193 | +114,513 |
| Denmark | 63,932 | 39,265 | -24,667 |
| Poland | 0 | 85,255 | +85,255 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Germany | 17,609,038 |
| France | 12,527,762 |
| Italy | 3,759,631 |
| United States | 832,512 |
| China | 790,713 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Germany | 5,711,229 | 11,897,809 | +6,186,580 |
| France | 5,733,598 | 6,794,164 | +1,060,566 |
| Italy | 1,417,011 | 2,342,620 | +925,609 |
| United States | 341,696 | 490,816 | +149,120 |
| China | 431,021 | 359,692 | -71,329 |
| Israel | 311,207 | 0 | -311,207 |
| Hungary | 74,889 | 215,288 | +140,399 |
| Netherlands | 156,305 | 94,198 | -62,107 |
| United Kingdom | 158,034 | 0 | -158,034 |
| Slovenia | 0 | 123,171 | +123,171 |
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 | 4 |
| Cambridgeshire and Peterborough | 3 |
| Inner London - West | 2 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 1 |
| Cheshire | 1 |
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 | 3 | 3 | +0 |
| Cambridgeshire and Peterborough | 3 | 1 | -2 |
| Inner London - West | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Cheshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Essex | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Norfolk | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Northern Ireland | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| North Wales | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Southern 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 35,245,831 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 912,040 |
| Air transport | 726,596 |
| Other | 63,678 |
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) | 13,749,698 | 21,496,133 | +7,746,435 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 670,923 | 241,117 | -429,806 |
| Air transport | 35,371 | 691,225 | +655,854 |
| Other | 44,638 | 19,040 | -25,598 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 13,975,190 |
| Eurotunnel | 10,131,172 |
| Dover | 7,235,651 |
| Felixstowe | 3,511,775 |
| Birmingham Airport | 662,166 |
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 / Eurotunnel | 5,635,068 | 8,340,122 | +2,705,054 |
| Eurotunnel | 4,287,135 | 5,844,037 | +1,556,902 |
| Dover | 3,662,303 | 3,573,348 | -88,955 |
| Felixstowe | 65,710 | 3,446,065 | +3,380,355 |
| Birmingham Airport | 0 | 662,166 | +662,166 |
| Harwich | 156,305 | 160,394 | +4,089 |
| Killingholme | 181,030 | 68,441 | -112,589 |
| Thamesport | 93,418 | 144,167 | +50,749 |
| Newhaven | 132,181 | 3,429 | -128,752 |
| Immingham Docks | 63,932 | 39,265 | -24,667 |
Importer companies by SIC division
What this shows: Industry breakdown (SIC divisions) of importing companies.
Top 5 values
| SIC | Companies |
|---|---|
| Manufacture of chemicals and chemical products | 7 |
| Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 6 |
| Crop and animal production, hunting and related service activities | 4 |
| Activities of head offices; management consultancy activities | 1 |
| Financial service activities, except insurance and pension funding | 1 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 6 |
| 2025-11 | 3 |
| 2025-10 | 5 |
| 2025-07 | 3 |
| 2025-06 | 6 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| BAYER CROPSCIENCE LIMITED | 28 |
| CERTIS BELCHIM B.V. | 23 |
| CERTIS BELCHIM B.V. | 15 |
| ADAMA AGRICULTURAL SOLUTIONS UK LTD | 12 |
| FMC AGRO LIMITED | 10 |
| SYNGENTA LIMITED | 8 |
| AQUADISTRI UK LIMITED | 7 |
| SYNERGY AGROSCIENCE LTD | 7 |
| NUFARM UK LIMITED | 6 |
| UPL EUROPE LTD | 5 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 54m+ | 10 |
| 1m-15m | 5 |
| Other | 3 |
| 15m-54m | 2 |
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 | 3,180,946 |
| France | 850,089 |
| Germany | 736,743 |
| Netherlands | 557,694 |
| Ireland | 540,585 |
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 | 1,031,048 | 2,149,898 | +1,118,850 |
| France | 618,463 | 231,626 | -386,837 |
| Germany | 736,743 | 0 | -736,743 |
| Netherlands | 327,575 | 230,119 | -97,456 |
| Ireland | 163,968 | 376,617 | +212,649 |
| Italy | 189,846 | 316,673 | +126,827 |
| Austria | 244,293 | 0 | -244,293 |
| Poland | 120,977 | 0 | -120,977 |
| Romania | 23,022 | 23,022 | +0 |
| Czechia | 43,833 | 0 | -43,833 |
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 | 7,383 |
| Ireland | 638 |
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 | 6,961 | 422 | -6,539 |
| Ireland | 317 | 321 | +4 |
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) | 3,305,085 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 2,628,937 |
| Air transport | 972,698 |
| Other | 8,021 |
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) | 2,110,516 | 1,194,569 | -915,947 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 781,005 | 1,847,932 | +1,066,927 |
| Air transport | 668,732 | 303,966 | -364,766 |
| Other | 7,278 | 743 | -6,535 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 2,022,924 |
| Southampton | 1,847,932 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 901,419 |
| Liverpool Docks | 508,628 |
| Immingham Docks | 465,683 |
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 | 1,540,698 | 482,226 | -1,058,472 |
| Southampton | 0 | 1,847,932 | +1,847,932 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 667,532 | 233,887 | -433,645 |
| Liverpool Docks | 372,833 | 135,795 | -237,038 |
| Immingham Docks | 465,683 | 0 | -465,683 |
| Felixstowe | 372,218 | 0 | -372,218 |
| Hull | 0 | 316,673 | +316,673 |
| Holyhead | 99,425 | 117,587 | +18,162 |
| Portsmouth | 0 | 131,621 | +131,621 |
| Manchester Airport | 0 | 68,079 | +68,079 |
Quick facts
HS code: 38089323
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Herbicides based on derivatives of urea or sulphonylurea, effective against weeds