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 | 62,480,425 |
| France | 58,010,940 |
| Ireland | 31,327,631 |
| Belgium | 24,523,907 |
| Israel | 16,676,249 |
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 | 27,141,958 | 35,338,467 | +8,196,509 |
| France | 31,302,321 | 26,708,619 | -4,593,702 |
| Ireland | 16,844,817 | 14,482,814 | -2,362,003 |
| Belgium | 15,252,527 | 9,271,380 | -5,981,147 |
| Israel | 7,041,207 | 9,635,042 | +2,593,835 |
| Hungary | 6,693,772 | 6,681,447 | -12,325 |
| Austria | 3,585,011 | 3,965,930 | +380,919 |
| Germany | 2,020,873 | 3,873,533 | +1,852,660 |
| Netherlands | 1,393,011 | 4,065,765 | +2,672,754 |
| Italy | 512,376 | 4,527,317 | +4,014,941 |
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 | 69,142,107 |
| France | 66,656,555 |
| Ireland | 25,863,589 |
| Israel | 16,927,573 |
| Austria | 13,332,308 |
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 | 35,122,172 | 34,019,935 | -1,102,237 |
| France | 35,075,808 | 31,580,747 | -3,495,061 |
| Ireland | 14,300,291 | 11,563,298 | -2,736,993 |
| Israel | 7,301,209 | 9,626,364 | +2,325,155 |
| Austria | 3,824,120 | 9,508,188 | +5,684,068 |
| Hungary | 6,262,905 | 6,751,100 | +488,195 |
| Italy | 2,615,598 | 6,013,639 | +3,398,041 |
| Germany | 1,880,332 | 4,571,322 | +2,690,990 |
| China | 1,230,787 | 2,075,718 | +844,931 |
| Argentina | 1,648,850 | 1,508,101 | -140,749 |
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 | 3 | 3 | +0 |
| Cambridgeshire and Peterborough | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Inner London - West | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| Northern Ireland | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| West Midlands | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Cheshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Gloucestershire and Wiltshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Greater Manchester | 1 | 0 | -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) | 159,449,104 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 74,882,022 |
| Other | 5,944,538 |
| Air transport | 647,395 |
| 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) | 80,892,709 | 78,556,395 | -2,336,314 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 34,188,837 | 40,693,185 | +6,504,348 |
| Other | 2,916,070 | 3,028,468 | +112,398 |
| Air transport | 297,253 | 350,142 | +52,889 |
| 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 | 67,166,902 |
| London | 41,369,384 |
| Immingham Docks | 35,120,472 |
| Felixstowe | 17,170,912 |
| Eurotunnel | 12,547,932 |
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 | 33,682,731 | 33,484,171 | -198,560 |
| London | 19,909,339 | 21,460,045 | +1,550,706 |
| Immingham Docks | 14,949,085 | 20,171,387 | +5,222,302 |
| Felixstowe | 2,629,399 | 14,541,513 | +11,912,114 |
| Eurotunnel | 6,502,797 | 6,045,135 | -457,662 |
| Liverpool Docks | 8,436,204 | 3,234,053 | -5,202,151 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 6,509,233 | 4,968,174 | -1,541,059 |
| London Gateway Port | 6,898,691 | 4,058,985 | -2,839,706 |
| Holyhead | 4,881,759 | 3,386,702 | -1,495,057 |
| 000 | 2,916,070 | 3,028,468 | +112,398 |
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 | 4 |
| 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 |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 7 |
| 2025-11 | 10 |
| 2025-10 | 11 |
| 2025-09 | 13 |
| 2025-08 | 11 |
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 | 48 |
| BAYER CROPSCIENCE LIMITED | 47 |
| NUFARM UK LIMITED | 45 |
| ADAMA AGRICULTURAL SOLUTIONS UK LTD | 43 |
| FARMSAVER LIMITED | 37 |
| UPL EUROPE LTD | 34 |
| WESTLAND HORTICULTURE LIMITED | 32 |
| 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 |
| Other | 4 |
| 15m-54m | 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 | 22,903,064 |
| Germany | 16,552,599 |
| Belgium | 13,608,601 |
| Canada | 12,118,079 |
| Poland | 9,554,770 |
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 | 14,584,237 | 8,318,827 | -6,265,410 |
| Germany | 9,140,770 | 7,411,829 | -1,728,941 |
| Belgium | 7,462,418 | 6,146,183 | -1,316,235 |
| Canada | 3,977,583 | 8,140,496 | +4,162,913 |
| Poland | 5,665,102 | 3,889,668 | -1,775,434 |
| Ireland | 3,592,981 | 4,652,145 | +1,059,164 |
| France | 3,353,757 | 4,278,887 | +925,130 |
| Netherlands | 3,879,959 | 1,262,003 | -2,617,956 |
| Australia | 0 | 4,428,950 | +4,428,950 |
| Spain | 2,262,673 | 1,816,496 | -446,177 |
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 | 613,756 |
| Ireland | 46,187 |
| China | 3,858 |
| Belgium | 2,006 |
| France | 1,286 |
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 | 176,207 | 437,549 | +261,342 |
| Ireland | 25,248 | 20,939 | -4,309 |
| China | 2,390 | 1,468 | -922 |
| Belgium | 933 | 1,073 | +140 |
| France | 290 | 996 | +706 |
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) | 68,795,802 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 47,014,861 |
| Other | 667,700 |
| 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) | 35,174,353 | 33,621,449 | -1,552,904 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 22,773,633 | 24,241,228 | +1,467,595 |
| Other | 205,298 | 462,402 | +257,104 |
| 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 | 36,340,037 |
| London Gateway Port | 28,671,280 |
| Immingham Docks | 21,963,402 |
| Liverpool Docks | 11,122,599 |
| Holyhead | 4,372,541 |
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 | 22,606,553 | 13,733,484 | -8,873,069 |
| London Gateway Port | 15,587,541 | 13,083,739 | -2,503,802 |
| Immingham Docks | 9,343,088 | 12,620,314 | +3,277,226 |
| Liverpool Docks | 4,567,291 | 6,555,308 | +1,988,017 |
| Holyhead | 1,988,316 | 2,384,225 | +395,909 |
| Felixstowe | 813,574 | 3,340,943 | +2,527,369 |
| Southampton | 621,000 | 2,223,635 | +1,602,635 |
| Dover | 573,682 | 1,503,327 | +929,645 |
| Heysham | 897,153 | 1,074,706 | +177,553 |
| 000 | 205,298 | 462,402 | +257,104 |
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