Import/export HS code 38089990: Various pest control chemicals
Other unspecified chemicals used for controlling various pests
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- It helps you understand the market size for your product in the UK.
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* 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 | 32,167,198 |
| Netherlands | 15,299,179 |
| France | 13,496,435 |
| Belgium | 5,519,026 |
| Italy | 4,887,475 |
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 | 17,640,272 | 14,526,926 | -3,113,346 |
| Netherlands | 7,990,835 | 7,308,344 | -682,491 |
| France | 7,619,255 | 5,877,180 | -1,742,075 |
| Belgium | 2,826,470 | 2,692,556 | -133,914 |
| Italy | 2,327,755 | 2,559,720 | +231,965 |
| Switzerland | 672,680 | 3,867,496 | +3,194,816 |
| Spain | 1,473,194 | 1,247,395 | -225,799 |
| United States | 917,346 | 1,204,467 | +287,121 |
| Slovenia | 631,802 | 620,314 | -11,488 |
| China | 208,036 | 380,175 | +172,139 |
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 | 49,528,314 |
| France | 8,906,035 |
| Italy | 6,257,915 |
| United States | 4,314,639 |
| Spain | 3,927,782 |
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 | 25,619,940 | 23,908,374 | -1,711,566 |
| France | 5,438,023 | 3,468,012 | -1,970,011 |
| Italy | 2,478,365 | 3,779,550 | +1,301,185 |
| United States | 1,715,810 | 2,598,829 | +883,019 |
| Spain | 2,173,791 | 1,753,991 | -419,800 |
| Belgium | 2,145,581 | 1,336,469 | -809,112 |
| Netherlands | 1,483,285 | 1,548,227 | +64,942 |
| Slovenia | 590,919 | 620,314 | +29,395 |
| China | 485,011 | 698,781 | +213,770 |
| United Kingdom | 245,102 | 551,172 | +306,070 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Greater Manchester | 16 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 13 |
| West Midlands | 12 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 11 |
| Cheshire | 9 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Greater Manchester | 12 | 10 | -2 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 10 | 9 | -1 |
| West Midlands | 5 | 9 | +4 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 10 | 8 | -2 |
| Cheshire | 8 | 7 | -1 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 4 | 7 | +3 |
| Inner London - West | 4 | 7 | +3 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 7 | 4 | -3 |
| West Yorkshire | 7 | 5 | -2 |
| Merseyside | 4 | 6 | +2 |
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) | 75,291,848 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 6,327,446 |
| Air transport | 3,295,602 |
| Other | 237,621 |
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) | 39,146,690 | 36,145,158 | -3,001,532 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 2,466,458 | 3,860,988 | +1,394,530 |
| Air transport | 1,901,601 | 1,394,001 | -507,600 |
| Other | 122,245 | 115,376 | -6,869 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover | 22,671,859 |
| Felixstowe | 21,312,343 |
| Immingham Docks | 18,892,245 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 5,241,912 |
| Eurotunnel | 3,681,889 |
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 | 11,409,910 | 11,261,949 | -147,961 |
| Felixstowe | 11,782,124 | 9,530,219 | -2,251,905 |
| Immingham Docks | 10,024,671 | 8,867,574 | -1,157,097 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 1,483,248 | 3,758,664 | +2,275,416 |
| Eurotunnel | 2,177,208 | 1,504,681 | -672,527 |
| Killingholme | 1,274,250 | 815,306 | -458,944 |
| Hull | 598,305 | 1,218,568 | +620,263 |
| London | 862,157 | 813,510 | -48,647 |
| Liverpool Docks | 666,070 | 455,824 | -210,246 |
| Southampton | 175,281 | 853,044 | +677,763 |
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 | 52 |
| Manufacture of chemicals and chemical products | 43 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 17 |
| Activities of head offices; management consultancy activities | 9 |
| Office administrative, office support and other business support activities | 9 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2025-11 | 30 |
| 2025-10 | 34 |
| 2025-09 | 35 |
| 2025-08 | 39 |
| 2025-07 | 38 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| STV INTERNATIONAL LIMITED | 95 |
| RED SEA AQUATICS (UK) LIMITED | 61 |
| OVERSEAS TRADING LIMITED | 59 |
| NALCO LIMITED | 51 |
| HICKSON LIMITED | 51 |
| ASHLAND SPECIALTIES UK LIMITED | 50 |
| THOR SPECIALITIES (UK) LIMITED | 47 |
| LANXESS LIMITED | 47 |
| TROY BIOSCIENCES UK LIMITED | 47 |
| CLARIANT SE | 46 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 54m+ | 62 |
| 1m-15m | 60 |
| 15m-54m | 25 |
| 0-1m | 16 |
| Other | 11 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Netherlands | 12,513,970 |
| Belgium | 11,577,741 |
| France | 7,553,028 |
| United States | 6,506,118 |
| Germany | 5,188,667 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Netherlands | 8,441,958 | 4,072,012 | -4,369,946 |
| Belgium | 4,113,154 | 7,464,587 | +3,351,433 |
| France | 4,698,339 | 2,854,689 | -1,843,650 |
| United States | 4,474,389 | 2,031,729 | -2,442,660 |
| Germany | 1,699,434 | 3,489,233 | +1,789,799 |
| India | 3,643,360 | 951,323 | -2,692,037 |
| Turkey | 2,950,589 | 1,507,582 | -1,443,007 |
| Sweden | 1,764,304 | 2,418,635 | +654,331 |
| China | 1,978,129 | 1,919,888 | -58,241 |
| Norway | 1,492,152 | 2,130,376 | +638,224 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| XU | 192,927 |
| XI | 105,982 |
| China | 42,632 |
| Ireland | 12,672 |
| Portugal | 5,910 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| XU | 121,645 | 71,282 | -50,363 |
| XI | 62,122 | 43,860 | -18,262 |
| China | 22,742 | 19,890 | -2,852 |
| Ireland | 168 | 12,504 | +12,336 |
| Portugal | 2,476 | 3,434 | +958 |
| United States | 2,831 | 0 | -2,831 |
| Netherlands | 1,356 | 1,025 | -331 |
| Turkey | 606 | 1,311 | +705 |
| France | 0 | 1,842 | +1,842 |
| Germany | 0 | 498 | +498 |
Export volume by transport
What this shows: Export value by transport mode used to ship goods from the UK.
Top 5 values
| Transport | £ |
|---|---|
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 53,427,375 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 44,196,916 |
| Air transport | 4,685,901 |
| Other | 369,686 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 30,686,657 | 22,740,718 | -7,945,939 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 20,789,616 | 23,407,300 | +2,617,684 |
| Air transport | 2,093,212 | 2,592,689 | +499,477 |
| Other | 214,038 | 155,648 | -58,390 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Immingham Docks | 27,817,792 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 24,281,602 |
| London Gateway Port | 14,794,441 |
| Southampton | 9,147,551 |
| Felixstowe | 7,119,273 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Immingham Docks | 12,872,012 | 14,945,780 | +2,073,768 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 12,002,126 | 12,279,476 | +277,350 |
| London Gateway Port | 8,222,333 | 6,572,108 | -1,650,225 |
| Southampton | 5,024,295 | 4,123,256 | -901,039 |
| Felixstowe | 5,119,279 | 1,999,994 | -3,119,285 |
| Hull | 2,267,539 | 767,413 | -1,500,126 |
| Dover | 1,664,546 | 769,509 | -895,037 |
| Liverpool Docks | 1,320,769 | 661,997 | -658,772 |
| Manchester Airport | 873,548 | 732,342 | -141,206 |
| Holyhead | 932,672 | 647,733 | -284,939 |
Quick facts
HS code: 38089990
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Other unspecified chemicals used for controlling various pests