Import/export HS code 38089327: Various herbicides
Various other chemicals used to kill or control weeds
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 | 60,741,874 |
| France | 56,763,702 |
| Ireland | 31,192,805 |
| Belgium | 25,624,641 |
| Israel | 16,429,595 |
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 | 26,820,544 | 33,921,330 | +7,100,786 |
| France | 31,141,828 | 25,621,874 | -5,519,954 |
| Ireland | 16,844,318 | 14,348,487 | -2,495,831 |
| Belgium | 16,663,255 | 8,961,386 | -7,701,869 |
| Israel | 7,130,619 | 9,298,976 | +2,168,357 |
| Hungary | 6,693,772 | 6,663,419 | -30,353 |
| Austria | 3,531,769 | 3,934,792 | +403,023 |
| Germany | 2,282,891 | 3,822,881 | +1,539,990 |
| Netherlands | 1,248,053 | 4,210,723 | +2,962,670 |
| Italy | 512,376 | 4,417,452 | +3,905,076 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Belgium | 69,073,658 |
| France | 64,836,138 |
| Ireland | 25,617,599 |
| Israel | 16,680,919 |
| Austria | 13,247,928 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Belgium | 36,028,165 | 33,045,493 | -2,982,672 |
| France | 35,149,113 | 29,687,025 | -5,462,088 |
| Ireland | 14,354,317 | 11,263,282 | -3,091,035 |
| Israel | 7,390,621 | 9,290,298 | +1,899,677 |
| Austria | 3,770,878 | 9,477,050 | +5,706,172 |
| Hungary | 6,262,905 | 6,733,072 | +470,167 |
| Italy | 2,510,278 | 6,009,094 | +3,498,816 |
| Germany | 2,052,235 | 4,610,785 | +2,558,550 |
| Argentina | 1,648,850 | 1,508,101 | -140,749 |
| China | 1,179,319 | 1,847,479 | +668,160 |
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 | 5 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 4 |
| Cambridgeshire and Peterborough | 3 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 2 |
| Inner London - West | 2 |
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 | 5 | 4 | -1 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 2 | 4 | +2 |
| Cambridgeshire and Peterborough | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Inner London - West | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| West Midlands | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Cheshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Gloucestershire and Wiltshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Greater Manchester | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 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) | 158,776,661 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 72,899,033 |
| Other | 6,055,702 |
| Air transport | 640,703 |
| 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) | 82,004,206 | 76,772,455 | -5,231,751 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 34,141,833 | 38,757,200 | +4,615,367 |
| Other | 2,826,918 | 3,228,784 | +401,866 |
| Air transport | 299,114 | 341,589 | +42,475 |
| 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 | 68,066,439 |
| London | 40,537,628 |
| Immingham Docks | 33,867,789 |
| Felixstowe | 17,030,823 |
| Liverpool Docks | 11,840,226 |
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 | 33,629,279 | 34,437,160 | +807,881 |
| London | 20,178,911 | 20,358,717 | +179,806 |
| Immingham Docks | 15,152,802 | 18,714,987 | +3,562,185 |
| Felixstowe | 2,773,422 | 14,257,401 | +11,483,979 |
| Liverpool Docks | 8,483,038 | 3,357,188 | -5,125,850 |
| Eurotunnel | 6,676,238 | 4,931,551 | -1,744,687 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 6,509,233 | 4,968,174 | -1,541,059 |
| London Gateway Port | 6,989,049 | 3,722,919 | -3,266,130 |
| Holyhead | 4,883,055 | 3,164,108 | -1,718,947 |
| 000 | 2,826,918 | 3,228,784 | +401,866 |
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 | 14 |
| Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 10 |
| Crop and animal production, hunting and related service activities | 8 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 3 |
| Activities of head offices; management consultancy activities | 1 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2025-11 | 10 |
| 2025-10 | 11 |
| 2025-09 | 13 |
| 2025-08 | 11 |
| 2025-07 | 12 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| EVERGREEN GARDEN CARE UK LTD | 47 |
| BAYER CROPSCIENCE LIMITED | 46 |
| NUFARM UK LIMITED | 44 |
| ADAMA AGRICULTURAL SOLUTIONS UK LTD | 42 |
| FARMSAVER LIMITED | 36 |
| UPL EUROPE LTD | 34 |
| WESTLAND HORTICULTURE LIMITED | 31 |
| SYNGENTA LIMITED | 29 |
| CERTIS BELCHIM B.V. | 27 |
| FMC AGRO LIMITED | 24 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 54m+ | 20 |
| 1m-15m | 6 |
| 15m-54m | 3 |
| Other | 3 |
| 0-1m | 1 |
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 | 25,285,160 |
| Germany | 17,424,880 |
| Belgium | 13,670,303 |
| Canada | 13,300,301 |
| Poland | 8,922,196 |
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 | 16,632,887 | 8,652,273 | -7,980,614 |
| Germany | 10,534,997 | 6,889,883 | -3,645,114 |
| Belgium | 6,829,628 | 6,840,675 | +11,047 |
| Canada | 4,702,764 | 8,597,537 | +3,894,773 |
| Poland | 5,560,340 | 3,361,856 | -2,198,484 |
| Ireland | 3,736,972 | 4,363,810 | +626,838 |
| Australia | 3,500,000 | 4,428,950 | +928,950 |
| France | 3,279,983 | 4,586,701 | +1,306,718 |
| Netherlands | 3,825,927 | 1,263,768 | -2,562,159 |
| Spain | 2,268,741 | 1,793,155 | -475,586 |
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 | 615,657 |
| Ireland | 46,243 |
| China | 3,858 |
| Belgium | 1,897 |
| France | 1,191 |
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 | 178,108 | 437,549 | +259,441 |
| Ireland | 25,249 | 20,994 | -4,255 |
| China | 2,390 | 1,468 | -922 |
| Belgium | 933 | 964 | +31 |
| France | 266 | 925 | +659 |
| XU | 200 | 407 | +207 |
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) | 67,784,260 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 55,816,620 |
| Other | 669,453 |
| Rail transport | 43,449 |
| Air transport | 15,846 |
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) | 34,372,787 | 33,411,473 | -961,314 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 30,674,135 | 25,142,485 | -5,531,650 |
| Other | 207,146 | 462,307 | +255,161 |
| Rail transport | 0 | 43,449 | +43,449 |
| Air transport | 5,250 | 10,596 | +5,346 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 36,773,781 |
| London Gateway Port | 30,979,776 |
| Immingham Docks | 20,816,061 |
| Liverpool Docks | 11,879,046 |
| Felixstowe | 7,654,517 |
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 | 22,515,238 | 14,258,543 | -8,256,695 |
| London Gateway Port | 17,527,550 | 13,452,226 | -4,075,324 |
| Immingham Docks | 8,720,762 | 12,095,299 | +3,374,537 |
| Liverpool Docks | 5,020,589 | 6,858,457 | +1,837,868 |
| Felixstowe | 4,157,671 | 3,496,846 | -660,825 |
| Holyhead | 2,140,402 | 2,232,565 | +92,163 |
| Southampton | 1,863,000 | 2,223,635 | +360,635 |
| Heysham | 848,593 | 1,092,018 | +243,425 |
| Dover | 573,682 | 1,351,479 | +777,797 |
| London | 1,045,315 | 354,163 | -691,152 |
Quick facts
HS code: 38089327
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Various other chemicals used to kill or control weeds